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Virtual Off-Ice Zoom Training Is Now Available for Strength & Conditioning & Nutrition Coaching Only!
All ice skating lessons must be in person at the locations listed above.
Due to ice safety and maintenance concerns, please note that I do not teach skating at any other locations, including local ponds, lakes, synthetic ice, or home rinks.
I also do not offer any virtual ice skating lessons or roller or inline skating lessons. However, I do work with roller skaters for strength and conditioning in person and via Zoom.
Coach Aimée is fully vaccinated with updated boosters, and wears an N95 + UA SportsMask for your safety!
All participants (or their parents) accept these Rules, Policies, Fees, Waiver, and Codes of Conduct by scheduling a lesson.
By booking a lesson, you AGREE TO ASSUME THE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY, TO RELEASE AND TO INDEMNIFY Aimée Ricca, her affiliates, sponsors, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns, including the ice rink, host club, local organizing committee, and any other entity responsible for the hosting and/or conduct of the Events and Activities (collectively referred to herein as "Coach Aimée"), as follows:
Assumption of Risk and Responsibility
The participant fully understands and appreciates the risks of injury that may occur in ice skating or in the course of preparing for, participating in, and traveling to or from the Events and Activities. The risks of injury that may occur include, but are not limited to, the risk of serious bodily injury, viral infections, bacterial infections, and risk of other communicable diseases and illnesses, permanent disability, paralysis, and death (collectively referred to herein as “Risks”). Participant acknowledges that Participant voluntarily engages in such Events and Activities with adequate knowledge of such Risks; and agrees that Participant fully assumes all such Risks and all legal and financial responsibility for (a) any and all injuries or damages, whether to person or property, that Participant may in any manner sustain in connection therewith or in the conduct and management of the Events and Activities, including such injury or damage that may result from the negligence of Coach Aimée or from some other cause and (b) all treatment, hospitalization and other care rendered to Participant in the event of Participant’s illness, injury or other emergency circumstance in connection with participation in the Events and Activities, subject to any applicable insurance coverage.
Release and Indemnification
Participant hereby fully and forever releases, discharges, holds harmless, and agrees to indemnify Coach Aimée from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, lawsuits, damages, and judgments, present or future, known or unknown, valid or invalid, direct or consequential, together with reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, which result directly or indirectly from damages, losses, injuries or death to Participant, Participant’s property, other persons or property incurred during or in connection with any activities associated with or being a part of the Events and Activities and the conduct and management thereof, including any participation, travel or medical treatment, hospitalization or other care rendered in connection with the Events and Activities, whether such loss, damage, injury or death results from the negligence of Coach Aimée or from some other cause.
COVID-19 Warning
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. People who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected. Due to the indoor environment, varying ventilation systems, colder temperatures, humidity levels, and proximity to other people ice rinks may present a high-risk environment. Neither the rinks nor your coach are able to guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit. You should evaluate your risk in determining whether to skate and take lessons. By booking a lesson and visiting the rink, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and release Coach Aimée from any and all liability related thereto.
I HAVE READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AND THE MINOR PARTICIPANT (IF APPLICABLE) HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO BOOK LESSONS WITH COACH AIMÉE. I HAVE AGREED TO THIS VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE. I INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THAT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
To ensure secondary sports accident insurance coverage, all skaters in private lessons must have a current ISI, U.S. Figure Skating, and/or Learn to Skate USA membership.
We are an ISI-registered skating academy and recommend that all skaters have an individual ISI membership before taking lessons.
Individual ISI membership gives you the unique opportunity to join an exciting nationwide organization that enables you to forge friendships with teammates and skaters worldwide! As you progress through the ISI test levels, you will build on your fundamental skating skills and compete in numerous local and national events. These experiences will help you to build self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. You'll have the chance to pursue your individual goals while contributing to the team. Plus, the ISI program is FUN and all-inclusive, with events for all ages and skill levels! ISI truly offers something for every individual desiring to skate! ISI Memberships expire each year on August 31.
Skaters wishing to test and/or compete must be current members of ISI and/or U.S. Figure Skating. You may join U.S. Figure Skating directly or through your local club.
All U.S. Figure Skating Memberships expire after June 30 of each year. You must renew your membership for the current year, which begins July 1, in order to test or compete during the current season. If you are new to joining U.S. Figure Skating and are unsure how to join a local club, more information is available for you here.
You will not be permitted to take any official U.S. Figure Skating tests with a Learn to Skate USA membership!
To take U.S. Figure Skating tests you must be a FULL MEMBER (not Basic Skills or Learn to Skate USA member). Learn to Skate USA membership only allows you to compete in Compete USA competitions at the Basic Skills levels.
Scheduling
All lessons are scheduled via the booking system Wellness Living. Under no circumstances will lessons be scheduled any other way. Once your lesson is confirmed, you will receive an automated email and text message from the booking system. Reminders will also be sent via the automated system via email and text message.
Standing Lessons
Standing lessons occurs each week on the same day and time and are recommended as you always know when your lesson will take place. HOWEVER, a standing lesson is not optional. Your coach is reserving that time for YOU, and you are expected to attend every lesson. If you have a conflict with another activity or will be away, 2 weeks notice is required. In other words, you should not treat a standing lesson as something that can be canceled or rescheduled if another activity comes along for that week.
Your coach is reserving that time FOR YOU, and you are expected to keep your commitment to your coach each week. Athletes that cancel or reschedule standing lessons more than three (3) times in a 3 month period will lose the privilege of holding standing appointments.
Lessons are never scheduled verbally.
If you do not receive an automated confirmation and reminder, your lesson is not confirmed.
Please make sure that you have not opted out of receiving these important confirmations!
Lessons are only confirmed through the automated system. If you opt-out, I do not receive any notice that you have done so, and I will not contact you directly to confirm or send reminders. If you do not receive confirmations and reminders, please check to make sure you have them turned on inside your Coach Aimée Wellness Living account!
Please DO NOT respond to automated messages, as they will not be received!
Automated text messages are sent from an UNATTENDED phone number. Should you need to make a change, please contact Coach Aimée at +1 973-975-3439 at least 48 hours prior to the confirmed date and time.
Please be respectful of the time when you text or call and refrain from doing so after 9:00 pm!
Coach Aimée has early morning lessons and is usually on the ice by 6 am daily!
Coaching Relationship
Some rinks have coaches sign an agreement that they will not teach students of other coaches. If you have ever worked with another coach (currently or in the past), you must contact that coach and express your reasons for wanting to switch or supplement with another coach before you schedule any lessons with another coach. Coach Aimée may reach out to any other coaches that you have worked with before working with you or your athlete.
From time to time, Coach Aimée may refer skaters for supplemental lessons with specialty coaches that she works with.
Lessons with partner coaches do not change the primary coach relationship. All parents and athletes agree to educate themselves regarding following the proper procedures when changing a coaching relationship.
As of July 1, 2022, professional fees for private lessons are:
Ice session admission is additional.
Beginning July 1, 2023, professional fees for private lessons will be as follows at all rinks:
Ice session admission is additional.
There is a $10 additional charge for each skater in a Semi-Private Coaching Session: limited to no more than 2 skaters that are SIMILAR IN AGE and are OF THE SAME LEVEL as determined by Coach Aimée. More than 3 skaters are considered a Small Group (see below).
Bespoke lessons for small groups that are of similar age and skating level are available at SportsCare Arena (Aspen) at a cost of $30 per skater for 30 minutes - admission to the ice session is additional.
Skating skill lessons/off-ice clinics and workshops for teams and skating clubs (synchro, hockey, TOI, high school, etc...) are $250 per hour (1-hour minimum) and do not include ice fees, facility rental, and travel-related fees.
Program Design Fees
Coach Aimée works with athletes on sport-specific periodized strength, conditioning, nutrition, rest, and recovery. The fee to design a custom program is $475. This includes the initial consultation, design, and program introduction. Additional sessions are billed at the hourly rate of $100. Travel-related expenses may be additional.
You must pay the correct amount BEFORE your lesson begins, according to the rink rules.
At Mennen and SportsCare (Aspen), you pay the front desk - at Mennen, you can also do this online through the rink website.
At Ice Vault Arena and Virtual, you pay Coach Aimée directly - by Cash, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Cash, or Zelle. You may also pay online with an additional convenience fee here. Checks Are Not Accepted!
The cost of admission to the ice session and any equipment rental is IN ADDITION to the coaching fee.
You must pay for BOTH admission to the ice session and your lesson - BEFORE EACH SESSION. There are no refunds if you decide to end the session early. No exceptions can be made.
Your lesson time begins at the time that was scheduled, regardless of your arrival time. If you arrive late, you still must pay for the full amount of the lesson, and your lesson will not be extended.
Please be ready with skates, helmet, and gloves on, and prepared to skate at the time scheduled, as often lessons are scheduled back to back.
Please check your receipt! Lesson payments that are incorrect - either the amount or credited to another coach (at Mennen or Aspen) - may not be discovered for several weeks due to the time lapse in the rink processing payments and statements to coaches.
However, you are responsible for making the correct payment regardless of when a discrepancy is discovered. In the rare cases that this occurs, correct payment is immediately due to Coach Aimée by online payment, cash, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Cash - checks are not accepted.
If you or ANYONE in your household has any of the following symptoms, you may have COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated or have had COVID before:
This list does not include all possible symptoms. Symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
If you have any symptoms, please advise your coach immediately and stay home until you have a negative PCR test.
Standard COVID testing is free and available at many locations, including Adams Diagnostic Lab.
If you arrive with any symptoms, you may be turned away at the coach's discretion - full payment will still be required.
For other reasons, a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule - more time is always appreciated!
Lessons that are canceled or rescheduled inside of the required 48-hour notice are treated as late cancellations, and the FULL AMOUNT of the private coaching fee (as listed in your confirmation) is due immediately by online payment, Zelle, PayPal, Apple Cash, or Venmo.
This policy is to offset the lost income and expenses as we are often unable to book another client in such a short period of time. Each client may have ONE TIME ONLY exception for true emergencies only, such as illness in your household - this policy is strictly enforced.
Under no circumstances will an exception apply if Coach Aimée is already at the rink!
If you have a standing lesson and are going to be going out of town on vacation or have another conflict, please provide 2-week's advance notice of the dates. Again, more time is greatly appreciated!
Clients that have cancellations, late reschedules, or do not show up for their appointments three (3) or more times within a three-month period, will only be permitted to book lessons by making a non-refundable deposit. The deposit will be used for any future late cancellations, late reschedules, or no-show appointments. If the deposit is used as payment, you must make another deposit before you will be permitted to book another appointment. There are no exceptions.
Group lessons take place at scheduled days and times for the series' duration.
If group lessons are run by Coach Aimée (such as the Aspire Program at Ice Vault), the following policies apply:
If you or ANYONE in your household has any of the following symptoms, you may have COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated or have had COVID before:
This list does not include all possible symptoms. Symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
If you have any symptoms, please advise your coach immediately and stay home until you have a negative PCR test.
Standard COVID testing is free and available at many locations, including Adams Diagnostic Lab.
If you arrive with any symptoms, you may be turned away at the coach's discretion - full payment will still be required.
For group lessons run by the rink. Please check the rink policies.
All competition and show performance attire must be approved by your coach in advance of the competition or show.
Show & Competition Fees
It is customary for coaches to be onsite at competitions. Parents are not permitted rink side at any competition.
ISI Tests
Virtual Testing Fees & Information:
In-Person Testing Fees & Information
In the event of illness, injury or medical or other emergency circumstances while participating in any of the Events and Activities, and if I am disabled or incompetent to make appropriate decisions concerning treatment thereof (and in the case that participant is a minor and minor’s parent or legal guardian cannot be timely contacted to participate in the making of necessary decisions), I, the participant, or if participant is a minor, I as the parent/guardian of said participant, give my consent to U.S. Figure Skating, its agents, officials, employees, volunteers, clubs, instructors, coaches and trainers, and the agents, officials, employees, volunteers, instructors, and trainers at the facility where any of the Events and Activities are taking place, to obtain emergency medical care from any individual that is certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, Licensed Medical Professional, hospital or clinic, including transportation and emergency medical service for myself/ourselves and/or said participant for any injury or illness that could arise from participation in the Events and Activities.
In addition, in conjunction with participation in the Events and Activities, I acknowledge the provisions of and, if circumstances warrant, consent to the implementation of the procedures and precautions contained in U.S. Figure Skating’s Blood-Borne Pathogen Procedures. I further authorize and consent to the release of any pertinent medical information and records regarding my treatment, diagnosis, and/or examination to the U.S. Figure Skating Sports Medicine Committee and the Medical Committee Staff of the Events and Activities in which I am participating.
All skaters must adhere to this Code of Conduct at all times.
Coach Aimée is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for skaters' physical, emotional and social development and ensuring that she promotes an environment free of misconduct. This Skater Code of Conduct has been established to ensure the safety of all skaters working with Aimée to ensure quality practice time for all.
All skaters must follow and uphold the provisions in this Skater Code of Conduct regarding behavior on and off the ice. All skaters are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and be courteous toward their fellow skaters, coaches, parents/guardians of skaters, U.S. Figure Skating officials, and guests.
Remember “The Golden Rule:” treat other people like you want to be treated — with respect.
The following is general guidance. All athletes and parents are required to follow the rules of each individual rink which may vary.
Unsafe or discourteous behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
If you skate at Mennen, you must be familiar with its Code of Conduct.
All parents must adhere to this Code of Conduct at all times.
Coach Aimée is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for skaters’ physical, emotional and social development and ensuring that she promotes an environment free of misconduct.
Parents hereby agree that:
If you skate at Mennen, you must be familiar with its Code of Conduct.
I release and grant to Aimee Ricca, including its affiliated entities (collective, for purposes of this Release and Consent Agreement, “Coach Aimée”), the right to use my name, likeness, image, photograph, voice, video, athletic performance, biographical information and any other indicia of identity, in any format, medium, technology and platforms whatsoever, from any event or activity in which I participate, and to distribute, broadcast and exhibit (and to permit Coach Aimee’s streaming partners, including but not limited to YouTube and Vimeo, to distribute, broadcast and exhibit) my Identifications, without charge, restriction or liability, in any media now known or hereafter devised (including, but not limited to, television, internet, webcasting, and video streaming) or in various publications (including, but not limited to, SKATING Magazine, the U.S. Figure Skating directory or media guide and marketing materials) into perpetuity, unless otherwise specified and agreed upon. I understand that I will not receive any compensation for any such use of my Identifications. It is also agreed, however, that without my written permission: (a) at no time can my Identifications be used by Coach Aimée that expresses or implies an endorsement of any third party company or its products or services) and (b) at no time may Coach Aimée release or authorize the use of my Identifications to an unrelated third party for the purpose of my endorsement of any commercial property, product, or service without my written permission.
Public Skating sessions are the least expensive and acceptable for beginner skaters. Please check the public session schedule for each rink's times and pricing - this can vary from week to week.
As a skater progresses, it can become difficult to practice some skills, such as backward skating/spirals/lunges/spins/jumps, during a Public session, and Freestyle sessions are recommended.
Competitive or testing programs (routines) may not be practiced on Public sessions.
Each rink has rules regarding Public sessions. Please check with the rink and abide by the rules.
Aimée does not teach on Public skating sessions at Mennen Arena due to rink restrictions. Only Ice Vault Arena and SportsCare Arena (Aspen Ice) permit lessons to take place on Public Sessions.
General Rules for Public Sessions:
a. Throwing snowballs is not permitted.
b. Patrons are not allowed in the bleachers with skates on.
c. No patrons are allowed on the ice during resurfacing.
d. Exits are to be kept clear at all times.
e. Patrons must not sit on, lean over or leave articles on the dasher boards.
f. No eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted on the ice surface.
g. No backward skating or figure skating is permitted except in designated areas. h. While on the ice, skaters must keep moving.
i. No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
j. No more than two people may skate together.
k. No tag or games of any kind are permitted on or off the ice.
l. Roughness, excessive speeding, or weaving through other skaters is prohibited.
Specific rules may vary by facility. Please check with the rink for its rules.
Once a skater has progressed to the elements in Learn to Skate Basic 4 or is working on a competitive or testing program (routine), Freestyle Ice is recommended.
Please check each rink's Freestyle schedule for times and pricing - this can vary from week to week.
Every rink has its own rules regarding Freestyle sessions. Please check with the rink and abide by its rules.
All skaters must have a current U.S. Figure Skating Membership to skate on Freestyle sessions - there are no exceptions!
Parents, please note the following:
U.S. Figure Skating Aspire Ice Rules & Practice Patterns
Skating on freestyle ice is a wonderful way to practice and accomplish your skating goals. Skaters on practice ice designated for figure skating all have an individual practice regimen. While most skaters are practicing individually, there are a few rules and traffic patterns that help everyone have a safe and productive practice.
Check with your rink management for additional rules and policies regarding to their freestyle practice sessions.
Coaches pay for their own liability insurance, health insurance, background checks, continuing education, memberships, annual credentials, taxes, and operating expenses.
The rinks charge coaches fees that range from 15%-20% of each lesson as a "commission" for use of the facility.
Coach Aimée Skating Academy is a PSA Excellence on Ice awarded program, offering ice skating lessons and off-ice training in Morristown, Wayne, and Randolph, NJ.
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