ABOUT US
International Competitive Edges (I.C.E.) is dedicated to providing instructors with strong skating backgrounds and knowledge of the sport. This allows those attending our clinics to experience the strengths and skills each instructor has to offer. We understand that every skater is different and strive to make our clinics a fun and rewarding experience for all.

GARY IRVING
Gary has been teaching in the U.S.A. for the past 15 years. Currently on staff at University of Delaware Ice Skating Development Center.

He has had students compete at Junior Nationals, National, International and World Championships. His students have won and placed at National and international events.

Gary has coached many international skaters competing for Australia, Azerbaijan, FInland, Korea, Latvia, Switzerland and the U.S.A.

He also trains hockey players in the concepts of power skating across the U.S.A.

RALPH BURGHART
Ralph Burghart is known by many International figure skaters.

Born in Austria, Ralph was exposed to all winter sports.

As a natural athlete, Ralph excelled in all the Alpine sports.

Presently, Ralph holds 7 National titles at the Championship level within Austria. This continued success qualified Ralph’s inclusion within the 1992 Olympic team.

Retiring from amateur competition, Ralph joined Ice Capades as a star skater.

Present accomplishments: Co-creator, producer and choreographer of the first all African American skating show, Ebony on Ice, Soul Secular.

One of founding coaches: International Competitive Edges

He presently is a National and International coach, producing champions at every level.

TIFFANY SCOTT
Tiffany is an Olympian. Currently on staff at the University of Delaware Ice Science Development Center.

Over the past 15 years Tiffany has instructed skaters at the National and International level.

As a competitor, partnered with Philip Dulebohn they competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, representing the U.S.A. As a team they won the 2003 National title and competed for 9 years on the International skating team.  As well as teaching, Tiffany and Philip currently skate within the professional circuit.

Tiffany holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition from the University of Delaware.

Tiffany also enjoys producing and directing ice skating shows with her production company TaDa Ice Productions.

Committees:
U.S. Figure Skating Athlete Advisory Committee
U.S. Figure Skating International Committee
U.S. Figure Skating State Games Committee
U.S. Figure Skating Collegiate Committee

Points of Interest:
Technical advisor/double, in Dreamworks motion picture "Blades of Glory", 2006.

Teaching assistant, University of Delaware Study Abroad. Beijing, China 2008 Olympics.

The level of talent and expertise Tiffany brings to our clinics is obvious.  Her inclusion elevates the level of instruction offered by I.C.E.  

RORY FLACK
Rory Flack needs no introduction within the World of figure skating. Rory has 33 years of competitive skating experience.

As a professional coach she has worked with National and International skaters.

Present accomplishments:
Co-creator, producer and choreographer of the first all African American skating show, Ebony on Ice, Soul Secular.

Professional Competitive Resume:
2002 Open Artistic Champion
2001 American Open Champion
1998 Great Skate Debate 2nd place
1998 ESPN Professional Championships
1996 Miko Masters
1996 Professional Ladies Best of Eight Final
1996 Professional Ladies Best of Eight.  2nd place
1995 Nikon Master's
1995 Riders Ladies Final
1995 Riders Ladies Champion
1994 U.S. Open Champion
1992 U.S. Open Champion 2nd place
1991 U.S. Open Champion 3rd place
1991 U.S. Open Challenge Cup Champion

Points of interest:
2005 A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire / Assistant Choreographer
2005 Music in Motion / Creator and Choreographer
2003 Soul Spectacular on Ice / Producer, Creator and Choreographer
2002 Ebony on Ice / Producer, Creator and Choreographer

ROLAND BURGHART
Roland is well known throughout the Figure Skating community within Europe.

As a competitor, Roland medaled at the Austrian Nationals in Singles and Pairs.

A member of the Austrian International Skating team, Roland represented Austria within the following countries, Spain, Norway, Germany, Korea, Croatia, Austria, Bulgaria and Slovakia.

After many years of competitive skating, Roland entered the Professional ranks. As a principal skater with Disney on Ice, Roland preformed all over the world. 

Listed below are the productions skated by Roland, within his role as a principle skater.

Prince Charming within Snow White (Asian and North American tour)
Grease on Ice (North American tour)
John Smith within Pocahontas (European and Japanese tour)
Principle skater, Voyager and Explorer of the Sea’s Royal Caribbean
Principle skater, Willie Bietak Productions.
Principle skater, Ice Fusion (Atlantic City)
Principle skater, Dixie Stampede and Snoopy Rocks

Presently coaching within New Jersey, Roland’s inclusion within I.C.E. only heightens our clinic’s instruction level.

MARCIE KIERPIEC
Marcie has coached for the past 23 years and is currently on staff at the University of Delaware Ice Skating Development Center. Her knowledge in all disciplines of skating is well recognized. Marcie's students have competed at the Junior National and Junior Olympic levels.

Prior to coaching at the Delaware training center, she spent many years teaching throughout the midwest, including Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club. During the summer, Marcie dedicates countless hours within this region training young and upcoming skaters. Her constant dedication has instilled a belief in all skaters of all levels that any dream is attainable.

Marcie holds a bachelor's degree in French from Michigan State University and a secondary teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University. Presently pursuing a master's degree in French language and literature at West Chester University, expected May 2010.

REBECCA STERN
Presently, Rebecca is a competitive skater at the highest level within our country.

During her time as a competitive skater, Rebecca has qualified and competed within a number of U.S. National Championships. This is a life long dream of many young girls within the sport of figure skating.

Accomplishments outside the rink credited to Rebecca: The creation of a Skate-A-Thon, in memory of her father, benefiting the Leukemia/Lymphoma society. Her first event raised $28,000 dollars.

Rebecca's inclusion within I.C.E. raises our level of expertise offered.

EMILY BOAS
Emily is fifteen years old and is currently training at the University of Delaware High Performance Training Center.

Competing since the age of eleven, Emily has many more years to look forward to in the competitive arena of Figure skating.

So as to maximize her training Emily participates within one of a number of home school programs offered within the area to aspiring athletes.  Currently Emily trains on and off the ice five days a week.

As the Founder of I.C.E it has being my pleasure having her on staff during the last three I.C.E. clinics.

Emily's personality is delightful, her energy is limitless.

SABRINA LOGREN
Sabrina has been skating for the past 18 years.  Growing up in Minnesota then relocating to Cape Cod, Massachusetts so as to pursue her dream of competitive skating.

Presently living and training at the University of Delaware Ice Skating Science Development Center. Sabrina has competed at the 2005, 2006 and 2008 Sectional Championships.

Over the years Sabrina has choreographed many show and competitive programs for herself and others. As a performer, she has skated in many shows across the United States.

One day Sabrina plans to manage her own ice show and skating program. Until then, she enjoys teaching skating, choreographing and working within I.C.E.