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CHALLENGE CUP ADVANCED SKATING CLINIC & PRIVATE LESSONS

with Coach Lindsay Fenton, Coach Tasia, Coach Olivia and Coach Ella


Clinic & Private Lesson Opportunities: Friday March 20th 2026 

Kick off the start of a fun competition weekend by joining us on the ice for an Advanced Clinic. Join us on the ice leading up to the start of the Sioux Falls Challenge Cup Competition on Friday. The clinic will consist of an on ice group session as well as opportunities for private lessons with each of the clinic coaches. This clinic is open to ISI Challenge Competitors and others in Free Skate 1/ Freestyle 1 and above, skaters will be grouped by level/ability. 

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, 2/20/26

Registration Deadline: Friday, 3/13/26

Skaters will be grouped according to ability and will range Low (single jumps only), Intermediate (all singles and working on Axle), High (Double jumps and above).

Skaters in each group will be coached by Coach Lindsay, Coach Tasia, Coach Olivia and Coach Ella. 

The clinic will follow the take the ice prior to the Challenge Cup Competition running from 1:15 PM-5:00 PM.

Tentative Schedule

1:15-2:15 PM: Freestyle Ice and Private Lessons

2:15-3:45 PM: Clinic: Station and group instruction on  Edges & Skating Skills, Jumps, Spins

3:45-4:00 PM: Power 

4:00-5:00 PM: Freestyle Ice and Private Lessons

*Please note this clinic includes two hours of Freestyle ice, when you register for the clinic you get those ice times and the choice to purchase a private lesson with one of the coaches*

Private Lesson Note: Skaters must be enrolled in the clinic to purchase a private lesson. This can be an individual lesson, or you can make it a small group lesson by adding up to 3 additional skaters to your lesson. If you would like to use your lesson time as a small group lesson, you will pay for the lesson and collect from the other skaters attending with you.

Registration Note:
This is open to both SFFSC Members and Skaters from other clubs. Please chose the registration link below based on your membership type.

Clinic - SFFSC Members

Clinic - Guest Skaters
(non-SFFSC Members)

Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

4:20-4:40 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Lindsay -

 

Private Lesson with Coach Tasia

 

1:15 - 1:35 PM with Coach Tasia

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Tasia - 

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Tasia -

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Tasia-

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Tasia-

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Tasia -

Private Lesson with Coach Olivia

 1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Olivia - 

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Olivia -

1:55-2:15 PM  with Coach Olivia -

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Olivia -

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Olivia -

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Olivia -

 

Private Lesson with Coach Ella

1:15 - 1:35 PM with Coach Ella - 
1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Ella - 

1:55-2:15 PM  with Coach Ella -

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Ella -

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Ella -

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Ella -

 

 

 

Clinic & Freestyle Costs

Clinic includes Freestyle Ice (8:15 AM-3:00 PM)

Early Bird Discount Pricing: Register by June 23rd and SAVE!

·        Low-Level, Intermediate and High-Level Skaters

·       SFFSC Members:  Early Bird = $70  or After February 20th = $85

·       Guest Skaters [Clinic + Guest Pass]:  Early Bird = $80  or After February 20th = $95

 

Private Lesson Costs

Skaters must be enrolled in the clinic to purchase a private lesson. Each coach accepts all levels. All lessons are 20 minutes.

·        Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay = $47

·        Private Lesson with Coach Tasia = $38

·        Private Lesson with Coach Olivia = $35

·        Private Lesson with Coach Ella = $35

Private Lesson Times Available

·        1:15-1:35 PM

·        1:35-1:55 PM

·        1:55-2:15 PM

·        4:00-4:20 PM

·        4:20-14:40 PM

·        4:40-4:00 PM

IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

All skaters are considered members of the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club, which requires a SFFSC Membership. Your membership must be current before we are able to welcome your skater onto the ice. If you do not have the required current membership you will receive an email from our membership manager with instructions on how to purchase or renew your membership.

Summer SFFSC Membership note: The summer session occurs during both the 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 season. All skaters participating in the summer season will need both season memberships. (2024-25 season ends on 6/30/25 and the 2025-26 season begins on 7/1/25. All 2025-26 memberships are effective through 6/30/26).  

  • Skaters with a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership: If you have a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership, that will expire on 6/30/25, you will receive an email with a link to renew your membership for the 2025-26 season.
  • New Skaters or Skaters from Other Clubs: If you are new to SFFSC programs and participating in the summer session for the first time, you will receive an email with options for Summer Memberships or memberships for both seasons
Guest Skaters: The Guest Skater Day Pass ($10) gives guest skaters access to all programming available on a designated day (ex. freestyle ice, advanced classes, clinics, etc). This is only available to skaters with a current USFS, ISI, or LTS USA membership with their Home Club who is visiting our rink as a guest for a limited time. Must reside outside the Sioux Falls metro area (must be 50 miles or more from Sioux Falls). Valid for one day only, but does cover all programming on the designated day - a day pass is required for each day when attending more than one day of programming. Skating on SFFSC ice on a regular basis requires a SFFSC annual membership. Proof of required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.   Click here to purchase a Guest Skater Day Pass.
If you are planning on skating with us often for the summer session we recommend purchasing a Summer Skater membership  ($30). SFFSC Summer Memberships are for skaters who are members of another club who wish to train on SFFSC ice and programming during the off-season of their home club operations. This membership does not affect your home club membership with your primary club. Proof of current required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided prior to taking the ice.
If you skate regularly with us throughout the year, our Secondary Membership allows you to keep your primary membership with your Home Club and supplement your skating time at SFFSC while getting member pricing on all Freestyle Ice, programming, clinics, etc. Click Here for details and requirements or to purchase a SFFSC Secondary Club Membership. Proof of required memberships must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.
Please contact: members@sffsc.com if you have any questions regarding SFFSC memberships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SFFSC has the right to cancel any session, class, or event that does not reach the required skater minimums prior to the registration deadline. All deadlines are set a minimum of seven days prior to the day of the event. Any invoice created to enroll a skater in a program past the deadline to register will be subject to a $5 invoice fee. Should any session be canceled, you will be notified via email and refunded. Registration & Processing Fees are non-refundable.  Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club releases responsibility and liability of all participants at the conclusion of each event as specified in the event schedule.
Questions Please direct any questions regarding Freestyle Ice to: info@sffsc.com
 

Lindsay Ronayne Fenton 

25+ years of coaching experience 

USFS Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle and Moves in the Field

US National Competitor - Figures - 4th place

Previously a Professional Skaters Association Registered Freestyle rating

Former Director of Skating/Programming at Miami University - Goggin Ice Center 

Miami University Collegiate Figure Skating Club Coach

USA Hockey/Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club membership

SafeSport certified

 

Tasia Hillestad

24 Years of Experience Coaching Group & Private Lessons

22 Years of Choreography Experience

ISI Referee

ISI Gold Judge

USFS Compliant Coach

LTS USA Instructor

SafeSport Certified

Heads-Up Concussion Certified

Point of Perfection Guest Coach (2023)

 

Specialties: Freeskate/Singles, Skating Skills/Moves in the Field, Choreography, Group Instruction, & Off Ice

Currently serving as Head Coach at MFSC (2025–Present) and Senior Coach at SFFSC (2002–Present). Additional leadership roles include:

  • MFSC Show Director (2022–Present)

  • SFFSC Competition Director (2019–2025)

  • SFFSC Show Director (2024–2025)

  • SFFSC Program Coordinator (2020–2021)

  • SFFSC Learn to Skate Coordinator (2022–2024)

  • SFFSC Coach Education Coordinator (2023-2025)

  • YAIA Guest Coach & Clinic Director (2023-2025)

 My mission is to help skaters of all ages and ability levels achieve their personal goals through positive coaching, strong fundamentals, and individualized training. I strive to create an environment where every skater feels supported, challenged, and inspired—both on and off the ice. I work with skaters from Learn to Skate through advanced jumps and spins, including athletes achieving:

  • USFS Gold Skating Skills / Senior Moves in the Field

  • USFS Gold Singles / Senior Freeskate

  • ISI Platinum

Competitive highlights include coaching skaters in the Excel Series, earning:

  • 2025 Midwestern #17 – Girls Excel Juvenile Plus 

  • 2023 Midwestern #3 – Boys Excel Juvenile Plus

Awards:

  • 2018 SFFSC Most Inspirational coach

  • Bob Putnam Award Recipient

 

Coach Olivia Otta

Number of Years Coaching:  8 years 

Coaching Philosophy: With the combination of hard work and a true passion for the sport, anything’s possible. 

Teaches: Jumps & Spins, Power, Off-ice

Credentials: LTS USA compliant, Safesport compliant, USFS compliant, ISI compliant 

Athlete Accomplishments: Olivia's students are dedicated to their technique and have excelled at a variety of jumps and spins elements. 

Other Achievements: When Olivia was a skater, she was in ISI Freestyle 9. She loved to compete and perform, as well as coach private lessons. Olivia cherishes the relationships she built at the rink. After high school, she attended Pepperdine University and graduated in the spring of 2020. Olivia now works in the life insurance business. She enjoys being involved in a figure skating club that had such a positive impact on her childhood. 

Fun Fact: Olivia loves hot yoga, traveling, and FOOD! 


Coach Ella Steffl Bio

Number of Years Coaching: 3 Years
USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills, Solo Free Dance and Singles
ISI Freestyle 9 
Performer in various Shows and Exhibitions as a Guest Skater
USFS and LTS Coach 
ISI Bronze Certified Judge  

Registration Note:
This is open to both SFFSC Members and Skaters from other clubs. Please chose the registration link below based on your membership type.

Clinic - SFFSC Members

Clinic - Guest Skaters
(non-SFFSC Members)

Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

 

Private Lesson with Coach Riley

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Riley- SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Riley- SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

 

Private Lesson with Coach Olivia

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Olivia  - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM  with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

 

 

Clinic & Freestyle Costs

Clinic includes Freestyle Ice (8:15 AM-3:00 PM)

Early Bird Discount Pricing: Register by June 23rd and SAVE!

·        Low-Level, Intermediate and High-Level Skaters

·       SFFSC Members:  Early Bird = $70  or After February 20th = $85

·       Guest Skaters [Clinic + Guest Pass]:  Early Bird = $80  or After February 20th = $95

 

Private Lesson Costs

Skaters must be enrolled in the clinic to purchase a private lesson. Each coach accepts all levels. All lessons are 20 minutes.

·        Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay = $ +$10 for ice

·        Private Lesson with Coach Riley = $25

·        Private Lesson with Coach Olivia = $$ + $10 for ice 

Private Lesson Times Available

·        1:15-1:35 PM

·        1:35-1:55 PM

·        1:55-2:15 PM

·        4:00-4:20 PM

·        4:20-14:40 PM

·        4:40-4:00 PM

IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

All skaters are considered members of the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club, which requires a SFFSC Membership. Your membership must be current before we are able to welcome your skater onto the ice. If you do not have the required current membership you will receive an email from our membership manager with instructions on how to purchase or renew your membership.

Summer SFFSC Membership note: The summer session occurs during both the 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 season. All skaters participating in the summer season will need both season memberships. (2024-25 season ends on 6/30/25 and the 2025-26 season begins on 7/1/25. All 2025-26 memberships are effective through 6/30/26).  

  • Skaters with a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership: If you have a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership, that will expire on 6/30/25, you will receive an email with a link to renew your membership for the 2025-26 season.
  • New Skaters or Skaters from Other Clubs: If you are new to SFFSC programs and participating in the summer session for the first time, you will receive an email with options for Summer Memberships or memberships for both seasons
Guest Skaters: The Guest Skater Day Pass ($10) gives guest skaters access to all programming available on a designated day (ex. freestyle ice, advanced classes, clinics, etc). This is only available to skaters with a current USFS, ISI, or LTS USA membership with their Home Club who is visiting our rink as a guest for a limited time. Must reside outside the Sioux Falls metro area (must be 50 miles or more from Sioux Falls). Valid for one day only, but does cover all programming on the designated day - a day pass is required for each day when attending more than one day of programming. Skating on SFFSC ice on a regular basis requires a SFFSC annual membership. Proof of required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.   Click here to purchase a Guest Skater Day Pass.
If you are planning on skating with us often for the summer session we recommend purchasing a Summer Skater membership  ($30). SFFSC Summer Memberships are for skaters who are members of another club who wish to train on SFFSC ice and programming during the off-season of their home club operations. This membership does not affect your home club membership with your primary club. Proof of current required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided prior to taking the ice.
If you skate regularly with us throughout the year, our Secondary Membership allows you to keep your primary membership with your Home Club and supplement your skating time at SFFSC while getting member pricing on all Freestyle Ice, programming, clinics, etc. Click Here for details and requirements or to purchase a SFFSC Secondary Club Membership. Proof of required memberships must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.
Please contact: members@sffsc.com if you have any questions regarding SFFSC memberships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SFFSC has the right to cancel any session, class, or event that does not reach the required skater minimums prior to the registration deadline. All deadlines are set a minimum of seven days prior to the day of the event. Any invoice created to enroll a skater in a program past the deadline to register will be subject to a $5 invoice fee. Should any session be canceled, you will be notified via email and refunded. Registration & Processing Fees are non-refundable.  Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club releases responsibility and liability of all participants at the conclusion of each event as specified in the event schedule.
Questions Please direct any questions regarding Freestyle Ice to: info@sffsc.com

Registration Note:
This is open to both SFFSC Members and Skaters from other clubs. Please chose the registration link below based on your membership type.

Clinic - SFFSC Members

Clinic - Guest Skaters
(non-SFFSC Members)

Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Lindsay - SOLD OUT

 

Private Lesson with Coach Riley

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Riley- SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Riley- SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Riley - SOLD OUT

 

Private Lesson with Coach Olivia

1:15-1:35 PM with Coach Olivia  - SOLD OUT

1:35-1:55 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

1:55-2:15 PM  with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:00-4:20 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:20-4:40 PM  with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

4:40-5:00 PM with Coach Olivia - SOLD OUT

 

 

Clinic & Freestyle Costs

Clinic includes Freestyle Ice (8:15 AM-3:00 PM)

Early Bird Discount Pricing: Register by June 23rd and SAVE!

·        Low-Level, Intermediate and High-Level Skaters

·       SFFSC Members:  Early Bird = $70  or After February 20th = $85

·       Guest Skaters [Clinic + Guest Pass]:  Early Bird = $80  or After February 20th = $95

 

Private Lesson Costs

Skaters must be enrolled in the clinic to purchase a private lesson. Each coach accepts all levels. All lessons are 20 minutes.

·        Private Lesson with Coach Lindsay = $ +$10 for ice

·        Private Lesson with Coach Riley = $25

·        Private Lesson with Coach Olivia = $$ + $10 for ice 

Private Lesson Times Available

·        1:15-1:35 PM

·        1:35-1:55 PM

·        1:55-2:15 PM

·        4:00-4:20 PM

·        4:20-14:40 PM

·        4:40-4:00 PM

IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

All skaters are considered members of the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club, which requires a SFFSC Membership. Your membership must be current before we are able to welcome your skater onto the ice. If you do not have the required current membership you will receive an email from our membership manager with instructions on how to purchase or renew your membership.

Summer SFFSC Membership note: The summer session occurs during both the 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 season. All skaters participating in the summer season will need both season memberships. (2024-25 season ends on 6/30/25 and the 2025-26 season begins on 7/1/25. All 2025-26 memberships are effective through 6/30/26).  

  • Skaters with a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership: If you have a current 2024-25 SFFSC Membership, that will expire on 6/30/25, you will receive an email with a link to renew your membership for the 2025-26 season.
  • New Skaters or Skaters from Other Clubs: If you are new to SFFSC programs and participating in the summer session for the first time, you will receive an email with options for Summer Memberships or memberships for both seasons
Guest Skaters: The Guest Skater Day Pass ($10) gives guest skaters access to all programming available on a designated day (ex. freestyle ice, advanced classes, clinics, etc). This is only available to skaters with a current USFS, ISI, or LTS USA membership with their Home Club who is visiting our rink as a guest for a limited time. Must reside outside the Sioux Falls metro area (must be 50 miles or more from Sioux Falls). Valid for one day only, but does cover all programming on the designated day - a day pass is required for each day when attending more than one day of programming. Skating on SFFSC ice on a regular basis requires a SFFSC annual membership. Proof of required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.   Click here to purchase a Guest Skater Day Pass.
If you are planning on skating with us often for the summer session we recommend purchasing a Summer Skater membership  ($30). SFFSC Summer Memberships are for skaters who are members of another club who wish to train on SFFSC ice and programming during the off-season of their home club operations. This membership does not affect your home club membership with your primary club. Proof of current required membership (USFS, ISI, or LTS USA) must be provided prior to taking the ice.
If you skate regularly with us throughout the year, our Secondary Membership allows you to keep your primary membership with your Home Club and supplement your skating time at SFFSC while getting member pricing on all Freestyle Ice, programming, clinics, etc. Click Here for details and requirements or to purchase a SFFSC Secondary Club Membership. Proof of required memberships must be provided at the time of registration - prior to taking the ice.
Please contact: members@sffsc.com if you have any questions regarding SFFSC memberships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SFFSC has the right to cancel any session, class, or event that does not reach the required skater minimums prior to the registration deadline. All deadlines are set a minimum of seven days prior to the day of the event. Any invoice created to enroll a skater in a program past the deadline to register will be subject to a $5 invoice fee. Should any session be canceled, you will be notified via email and refunded. Registration & Processing Fees are non-refundable.  Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club releases responsibility and liability of all participants at the conclusion of each event as specified in the event schedule.
Questions Please direct any questions regarding Freestyle Ice to: info@sffsc.com

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