Learning in a fun environment takes the chill out of the rink

How skaters at the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Triphahn Center take their skating to new heights By Nicolette House Walking into the Triphahn Center skaters will immediately notice a few unique qualities. The training facility houses two ice surfaces, a full service gym, and ballet studio. Posters dedicated to good sportsmanship, goal setting, and self-esteem [...]

Book Signing in Northbrook, IL

Nicolette Amie House will be signing copies of her new book, Maddie Takes the Ice at Rainbo Sports, 1440 Paddock, Northbrook IL on Saturday, Sept 18th, 2010,  11:00am – 1:00pm Can’t be there?  Stop back here for announcements about future book signings… But, don’t wait! …  Order Your Copy Now In the book, Madison Albright [...]

The Fans

Being an international figure skater brings you so many wonderful opportunities. One of them is the ability to travel the world. Nicolette and Aidas truly enjoyed their World Championships in Tokyo. Figure skating has become such a staple in Japanese pop culture. The Japanese are among the best fans of the sport. They are a [...]

Back to School for Figure Skaters

It’s that time of year when you are trying to schedule your lessons, school, skating and all the off- ice activities that your skater needs. This is when the coach can sit with the school principal and the parents to help them understand what is involved in that student’s skating life. Generally, the competitive figure [...]

Book Signing in Sun Valley

Nicolette Amie House will be signing copies of her new book, Maddie Takes the Ice at Chapter One in Sun Valley on Wednesday, Aug 11th, 2010,  5:30 – 7:00pm Can’t be there?  Stop back here for announcements about future book signings… But, don’t wait! …  Order Your Copy Now In the book, Madison Albright is [...]

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