Private Figure Skating Lessons
Private Figure Skating Lessons for hire in Adelaide
Private Figure Skating Lessons - For professional coaching, please contact Richard Laidlaw, an Australian Accredited Level 6 Coach. Richard has extensive experience coaching skaters from beginner through to senior elite athletes, including competitors at international level events.
Richard Laidlaw – Figure Skating Coach
Richard Laidlaw is an accomplished figure skater and coach with a distinguished competitive history at state and national levels, having won State Championship titles in Juvenile, Novice, and Junior divisions. Following a successful competitive career, Richard toured internationally with renowned companies including Disney, Warner Bros, and Hollywood on Ice, before establishing his coaching career in Adelaide.
A lifelong ice enthusiast, Richard commissioned and built his first ice rink at the age of 14, and has since designed and constructed numerous portable ice rinks for shows and pop-up events worldwide as well as managed the Ice Arena in Adelaide.
Richard has extensive coaching experience, working with skaters from beginners to elite athletes, including students who have won state and national titles, competed internationally, and participated in the Junior & Senior World Championships. Committed to continuous learning, he regularly attends coaching camps and workshops both in Australia and overseas to refine his methods.
As an Australian Level 6 coach, Richard’s philosophy extends beyond technical instruction. He serves as a coach, mentor, and confidant, guiding skaters in mastering the mechanics of jumping and spinning, developing planning and goal-setting skills, and gaining a clear understanding of competition rules, training methods, and performance strategies.
This holistic approach has produced numerous champions, reflecting Richard’s belief in dreaming big and making it happen — a motto that inspires all of his students.