BROOKINGS — The Brookings Figure Skating Club is excited to announce its upcoming figure skating skills camp, “Edges of Summer,” taking place at Larson Ice Center in Brookings on Aug. 26-27. This camp offers an excellent opportunity for skaters of all levels to enhance their skills and receive training from renowned figure skater and guest coach, Max Aaron.

The “Edges of Summer” camp provides a range of package options, each spanning two days, to cater to skaters’ diverse needs. The basic half-day camp is specifically designed for beginners and intermediate-level skaters. The camp includes a combination of on and off-ice activities, ensuring a holistic learning experience. Snacks will be provided to keep participants energized throughout the camp.

The main full-day camp is geared toward advanced-level skaters to refine and enhance skating skills. Skaters with advanced ISI or USFS levels are encouraged to join and take advantage of this intensive camp. The camp program encompasses a combination of on and off-ice activities, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning environment. Both morning and afternoon snacks will be provided to keep skaters fueled, and participants are requested to bring a packed lunch.

In addition to the camp packages, participants can engage in private lessons with Coach Max Aaron, offering an exceptional one-on-one learning experience.

Brookings Figure Skating Club president Chris Buus stated, “The Edges of Summer camp promises to be a transformative experience, allowing skaters to learn and refine their skills under the expert guidance of Coach Max Aaron. It’s a true honor to bring a professional coach of Coach Max’s caliber to Brookings, and we look forward to welcoming skaters from near and far to this enriching event.”

Registration information, along with detailed camp schedules, can be found on the Brookings Figure Skating Club’s Facebook page and website.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Jodie Louwagie Vice President Brookings Figure Skating Club info@brookingsfsc.com (320) 262-9399

About Brookings Figure Skating Club

The Brookings Figure Skating Club (BFSC) is dedicated to promoting the sport of amateur figure skating, providing continual education and training opportunities for its members and instilling good sportsmanship. To do this we provide the programs and facilities that will encourage each individual to achieve their own goals in a safe and healthy environment.

BFSC is a member of the Ice Sports Industry (ISI) and partners with the Brookings Park & Recreation Department for group lessons following the ISI curriculum. The purpose of this program is to take a skater from beginning lessons to higher levels, offering all age and all level competitions that are recognized nationwide.

About Max Aaron

Max Aaron’s skating career really began with hockey at age 3. When he was 9 he took up figure skating to improve his skating skills, but his main focus was hockey. He reached an elite level playing, U16 AAA Hockey, and was named to the U.S. U14 Developmental hockey team at the age 14. Max competed in both hockey and figure skating until he was 16, when he suffered a fractured back. He was in a full body cast for months and was forced to stay off the ice for a year. When he returned, he decided to focus solely on figure skating. His decision turned out to be a great one, as he has been winning medals ever since.

Max went on to become a 4-time US Championship Medalist: Gold (2013), Bronze (2014), Pewter (2015), Silver (2016), Grand Prix Medalist: Skate America: Gold (2016) and Bronze (2014); Skate Canada: Bronze (2015); Cup of China: Bronze (2018), 4-Time World Team member: (2013), (2014), (2016), and (2018), 11-time international medalist (2012-2018), and a 2-Time World Team Champion (2013) and (2015).