DRYLAND
Dryland training is where skaters build the strength, awareness, and athletic foundation that supports everything they do on the ice.
Throughout the year, Oka offers a variety of off-ice training opportunities designed to help skaters develop balance, coordination, strength, mobility, and movement patterns that directly translate to skating. By training beyond the rink, athletes return to the ice feeling stronger, more stable, and more confident in how they move.
Join us for dryland, where off-ice time translates to on-ice progress.
Dryland with Oka is designed to help skaters better understand their bodies and build the physical tools needed for confident, efficient skating.
Dryland opportunities may be offered as classes, in collaboration with other professional training partners, personal training, or small group sessions. At times, we partner with specialists — such as dance studios — to provide focused training, like ballet or movement-based classes that support skating development.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN WITH DRYLAND
Dryland is part of Oka’s commitment to whole-athlete development. It complements on-ice training by reinforcing strong movement patterns, supporting injury prevention, and helping skaters build strength and consistency throughout the year. At the core of each session is a focus on developing the physical skills that support confident, efficient skating.
STRENGTH
Balance
Coordination
Body Awareness
Flexibility
Certified Professional Instruction
Dryland training at Oka is led by Coach Mal. As a CF-L1 trainer, a CrossFit Kids Trainer, a U.S. Figure Skating–compliant coach, and a member of Coach Ice, she understands the specific physical demands of figure skating. With a decade of experience leading dryland and small-group training across multiple programs, she draws on her background in CrossFit and personal training to bring energy to each session.
Session Times to Compliment Main Season Programming
Dryland best supports skaters throughout the season, depending on the time of year, location, coach availability, and the academy’s overall training schedule.
Encouraging Athlete's Healthy Habits & Lifestyle
Our goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where skaters learn how to train with purpose, build resilience, and develop habits that support long-term growth in the sport.
Each workout is structured around safe progressions, proper technique, and skating-specific strength development so the training directly supports athletes on the ice.
Figure skating is a uniquely beautiful sport. Not only does it require the strength and power of an explosive athlete but the artistry and grace of a true performer.
Skills are earned through hard work, discipline and the will to never give up will build a solid foundation for success on and off the ice.
Let’s build this foundation together.
Your coaching team!
BRENNA, KASS, EMME
DRYLAND OPPORTUNITIES
Available offerings are listed below and may include classes, small group training, workshops, or specialty sessions depending on the time of year and training schedule. Check back often to see upcoming opportunities to learn, grow, and stay engaged in your training.
Looking for a 1:1 personal training dryland experience? Contact Oka to discuss availability.
Figure skating is a uniquely beautiful sport. Not only does it require the strength and power of an explosive athlete, but also the artistry and grace of a true performer.
That balance is developed over time. Skills are earned through consistent work, discipline, and perseverance—through showing up, pushing through challenges, and learning from each step along the way. This process builds more than technical ability; it builds confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation that supports growth both on and off the ice.
At Oka, we believe in training with purpose, care, and intention—meeting skaters where they are while helping them move forward with confidence.
Let’s build that foundation together.
Mallory Jevning
Owner, Coach and Figure Skater
SEASON SCHEDULE
Our season is designed to give skaters steady growth all year long, with milestone goals and opportunities built into each month.
April 25
Enrollment OPENS
May 28
Group Assignments Emailed
June 2
Final Registration/ Payment Due
June 9
June Figure Skating Begins
Ice Times
June ice times give skaters the chance to log 12+ hours of open ice across the month. Athletes typically receive 2–3 on-ice training sessions each week, with each session lasting about 20–30 minutes, depending on their level. Final schedules are confirmed once registrations are in, and June Ice will only be held if we meet the minimum number of skaters, so save your spot early!
Professional Figure Skating Development
All registered athletes will be placed into groups of 2-4 by skating skill and/or age. Each group will be assigned 1-2 lesson times each week for professional figure skating development focusing on skating skills development and freeskate.
Open Ice Time
While working with a coach to learn proper skating skills is extremely important… so is the time spent practicing those skills outside of our lessons. Your June season registration grants your athlete access to 4+ hours of open ice each week to further practice and develop their skills.
Add-on Lessons
This opportunity is for athletes who have passed Basic 3 and above and/or were an advanced ice skater for the 2024-2025 season.
KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!
Dryland is an intentional part of Oka Figure Skating’s programming, designed to help skaters maintain consistency, continue building skills, and stay connected to the ice.
OTHER FIGURE SKATING OPPORTUNITIES
Oka offers so much more. Every program offers something unique and is designed to help skaters grow with grit and grace.
