One development system, six disciplines. The foundation is shared; what an athlete does with it is not.
For athletes who want to play the ice game, built on the skating the game actually demands.
The skating it asks for
Discipline-specific work
Offered where the agreed programme includes it and a suitably qualified coach is available. This is not a fixed syllabus — what an athlete works on is decided by what they can currently do.
Skating and hockey-specific ability for players who want to train, and to be ready if competition opens.
The skating it asks for
Discipline-specific work
Offered where the agreed programme includes it and a suitably qualified coach is available. This is not a fixed syllabus — what an athlete works on is decided by what they can currently do.
Big Ice coaching is separate from NRHL competition entry and does not guarantee eligibility, selection or entry.
For athletes who want precision on the blade and are prepared to work at technical detail. Big Ice develops the skating underneath figure skating; elements requiring a qualified figure specialist are not currently offered.
The skating it asks for
The most concentrated test of skating control Big Ice coaches: small space, exact lines, no hiding a weak edge.
The skating it asks for
Discipline-specific work
Offered where the agreed programme includes it and a suitably qualified coach is available. This is not a fixed syllabus — what an athlete works on is decided by what they can currently do.
For athletes drawn to what skating can look like once the control is there. Big Ice develops the control it rests on; elements requiring a qualified freestyle specialist are not currently offered.
The skating it asks for
Skating that has to work on real ground, where the surface is not flat and does not wait for you.
The skating it asks for
Discipline-specific work
Offered where the agreed programme includes it and a suitably qualified coach is available. This is not a fixed syllabus — what an athlete works on is decided by what they can currently do.
Once an athlete has developed their skating foundation, they can try multiple disciplines and discover what they enjoy — or choose one and build progressively toward mastery.
For ice programmes, rink time is booked and paid directly with the venue; Big Ice provides the coaching. Nairobi training locations are confirmed with each customer before booking and depend on the selected programme, suitable surface and available schedule.
Big Ice coaches athletes who want to learn, explore different disciplines, or commit to mastering one.