World-class figure skating training deep in the heart of Texas!
06/16/2026
The coolest place during Texas summer is not at the pool, or the mall, or the movies…
It’s at the RINK!
Skate VIDA summer camp runs through August 7th with daily and weekly options! Don’t sweat it, join us on the ice! Gain new skills, collect passport stamps, and make friends along the way. All levels and ages welcome! Link in bio to register.
06/10/2026
Skate & Sip Summer edition is here. Calling all adult skaters (21+) to join us this Friday (6/12) for an afternoon skate and post-skate hang at our nextdooor neighbors, Austin Beer Works! Details and RSVP at the link in our bio. Pay in advance for $5 ice discount! (no lessons or program run-throughs allowed).
Skate Dallas ✅
A weekend of strong performances, new memories, and proud moments for Team VIDA. ⛸️✨
Thank you to all of our Skate VIDA coaches for helping our skaters prepare, believe in themselves, and shine on competition day. We are grateful for each of you! 💛
06/06/2026
🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨
World-class coach, choreographer, and technical expert Mathew Gates is coming to Austin and joining the Skate VIDA coaching team! ⭐️
From Ice Dance and Skating Skills to choreography and competitive strategy, Coach Mathew brings an incredible depth of experience to skaters of all levels.
📅 Lessons begin June 15
📩 [email protected]
Welcome to Texas, Coach Mathew! 🤠⛸️💛🖤
⛸️ Summer camps start NEXT WEEK!
Join us for Camp VIDA: Summer Explorers as we travel “Around the World of Figure Skating” through on-ice classes, games, off-ice activities, and more ✨
Spots are filling fast — register now:
www.skate-vida.com/camps
Another unforgettable competition weekend in the books 💫⛸️
So proud of our Skate VIDA skaters for the hard work, courage, sportsmanship, and joy they brought to the ice at the 2026 Memorial Trophy in Sugar Land, Texas this weekend. From early morning practices to competition performances, team cheering sections, new personal bests, and memories made with friends — this is what skating is all about ❤️
Congratulations to all of our skaters, coaches, and families on a fantastic weekend. We loved watching everyone shine ✨
We are FINALISTS in the ’s 2026 list in ✨TWO CATEGORIES✨ Vote today to help us go the distance!
Head to the link in our bio, which will take you to a page where you’ll sign in or create an account with the Chronicle. Scroll down to categories. In “Kids & Family” you’ll find us under “Youth Sports Program” and in “Sports & Recreation” you’ll find us in “Sports & Recreation Wild Card” (the very last option).
PLEASE VOTE IN BOTH CATEGORIES! Voting in this round is open now and ends from May 18, at 11:59pm!
Huge congratulations to all of our skaters who competed this weekend at the Skate Austin Bluebonnet Open! ⛸️💙
From first-time competitors to championship track athletes and our amazing adult skaters, this weekend was full of courage, personal bests, podium moments, and a lot of smiles along the way.
Figure skating truly has a place for everyone — whether your goal is competition, performance, skill building, or simply the joy of being on the ice.
We’re so proud of this community and the hard work our skaters and coaches put in every day.
Thinking about trying skating? There’s room for you here too.
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