IPA Skate Team

05/27/2026

05/20/2026

“Skating taught her strength. Training taught her resilience.”

04/24/2026

“Work it harder, make it better. Do it faster, makes us stronger. More than ever, hour after hour. Work is never over.” - Daft Punk (missing a few from the earlier group…☹️) offseasongrind

03/27/2026

Recognizing a few familiar members/coaches from the youth figure skating team that are also representing the collegiate IUP Figure Skating Team ⛸️ … ❤️

03/27/2026

End of season shenanigans ⛸️😆 (I do not own the rights to the music in the background, but wanted to share all the giggles 😁 … it’s the best 💕)

03/16/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to all those that competed ⛸️ at the 2026 WinterFest Invitational ❄️

02/26/2026

Disney on Ice - Road Trip Adventures 2026

02/17/2026

What an incredible competition weekend! 🏆✨ We are so proud of all of our skaters for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success!

A very special THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors:
• Bowman Land Surveying
• Brayman Construction Corporation Brayman Construction Corporation
• Steve Tunink & Phil Vitalbo, Ameritas Financial Services of Western PA Ameritas
• USI Insurance USI Insurance Services

Medal & Trophy Sponsor:
• Four and Twenty Bakery

Event Sponsor:
• Fit2Core Michelle Shank Fitness

We are also so grateful to the following individuals and businesses who donated and supported our event:

Baskets & Gift Certificates:
Aroma Joe’s Aroma Joe's Coffee
Becky Gawlas
Gingerbreadman Running Co. Gingerbread Man Running Company
Laura Cravens
Mary Jo Fennell
Rebecca Jones
Selar Sulaiman
Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhousee
Tommy D’s Hardwood Flooring – Brush Valley Bistro
X-Clusive Nails X-Clusive Nail Salon

Baked Goods & Judges Lounge Catering:
Riziki Rink Side Riziki Cafe

Monetary Donation:
Tommy D’s Hardwood Flooring

Special Thank you to Jamie Empfield of and Wonderful Light Letters Wonderful Light , McMillen Trophies and Tee-Riffick!

Your generosity, community spirit and continued support mean so much to our program and our skaters. We truly could not do this without you! 💕⛸️

Thank you for helping us create such a memorable event!