We are so proud of our highly qualified coaches. Each coach is a member of US Figure Skating. Each coach is required to have Coach Liability Insurance, pass a background check, and complete several continuing education classes each season to stay current. Each HFSC compliant coach is also compliant with all SafeSport regulations. 

Private lessons are an opportunity for one-on-one learning specific to a skater’s individual needs which will help them learn and progress at an accelerated pace. Once a skater begins private lessons, they can choose to participate in skating competitions and advanced testing. Please note, private lesson fees are paid directly to the Skating Instructor and do not include ice time. Lesson fees vary based upon the Skating Instructor’s qualifications and credentials. You may contact our Skating Instructors directly to inquire about private lessons. We recommend observing our Skating Instructors teaching group classes or private lessons. All instructors are independent contractors.

Helena Figure Skating Club Compliant Coaches

Amy Bartell

Amy started skating in Great Falls, MT when she was 5 years old.  She comes from a long line of skaters, her Mom and Aunt both coach skating and her uncle was a hockey player.  Amy is so excited to be back in Montana and be able to give back to the skating community that started it all for her family.  She started coaching in 1994 and is a registered U.S. Figure Skating instructor.  Amy is a Gold medalist in Freestyle, 6th Figure test, and Pre-Gold Dance.  She has 10 years competitive skating experience and was a Regional and Sectional competitor.

Amy is not taking new students for the 2024-2025 season.

Crystal Ann Curry

Helena Figure Skating Club President
U.S. Figure Skating Category A Compliant Coach
Co- Director of HFSC Learn to Skate

Professional Skaters Association Basic Accreditation
Certified and Insured with U.S. Figure Skating
Registered Basic Skills Instructor

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health and Physical Education K-12
Minor in Psychology for Secondary Ed from Carroll College 2014

SKATING EXPERIENCE

Gold Medal: Moves in the Field
Bronze Medal: Freestyle

American Ice Theater Certified Choreographer

2015 Gold Masters Light Entertainment 4th Place- Intermediate-Novice Championship Freeskate 5th &12th Adult Sectionals Las Vegas
2014 Judges Choice for Overall Performance Juvenile- Senior, Glacier Challenge
2013 Most Distinctive and Entertaining Award All Levels, Figure Skating Club of Billings Annual Competition
2012 Gold Masters Comedic-Artistic Gold Medalist, Adult Sectionals
2012 Championship Intermediate-Novice Freestyle 9th Place, Adult Sectionals
2011 Helena Figure Skating Club Representative for the Montana Ice Gala
2010-2014 Guest Soloist Skater in Figure Skating Club of Billings Ice Show
2009, 2007, 2005 State Games of America Qualified Competitor
2007 Intermediate- Senior Overall Points Trophy Winner, Figure Skating Club of Billings Annual Competition
2007 Guest Soloist Skater in Missoula Figure Skating Club Show
2007 Gold Showcase Sliver Medalist, State Games of America, Colorado Springs, CO
2006-2010 Guest Soloist Skater in Ice Parade, Butte, MT
2005 Participant in Olympian, Steven Cousins’ Training Camp, Jackson Hole, WY
2003-2008 Northwest Pacific Regionals Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Competitor

COACHING EXPERIENCE

19 years coaching experience, 2005-Present
Specializing in Freeskating, Moves in the field, Choreography, Off Ice Training, Basic Skills/Fundamentals
Experienced in Non-Qualifying level skaters
Coach in Helena Figure Skating Club Learn to Skate program 2003-Present
Guest Basic Skills and Clinic coach in Bozeman, Billings, and Butte
Attended Olympic Coach, Kathy Casey, Training Method Seminars in Great Falls, Billings, and Bozeman
Regular Attendant at PSA Seminars
Skaters received gold, silver, and bronze medals in freeskate, artistic and showcase at State Games of America 2009

HELENA FIGURE SKATING CLUB INVOLEMENT

Current HFSC President
HFSC Board member 2012-Present
On Ice Director for Helena Figure Skating Club Ice Shows 2008-Present
Current Ice Show Chairman and Director
Current Co-Director of Learn to Skate/Basic Skills Program

Crystal Ann is not taking new students for the 2024-2025 Season.

Margaret Alegria

Margaret just graduated from Carroll College. She has spent the last few years with the Helena Figure Skating Club working with private students and Learn to Skate groups. Margaret has experience coaching dance, freeskate, moves in the field, synchro, and therapy skating. She continues to skate in her free time.

Margaret is taking new students for the 2024-2025 Season.

Please contact via email to inquire about private skating lessons at M.Alegria7202@gmail.com

Hannah Maynard

I started coaching in the Learn to Skate program as an assistant coach in 2010. I fell in love with it and have since expanded my coaching to include private and group lessons for hockey and figure skating. I firmly believe everyone can learn to skate, and it is my goal to help you start (or continue!) skating in a safe, fun environment.

Types of Lessons: Youth and Adults, One-on-One or Group, HFSC Club Ice or Steed Arena Public Skates, Basic Skills/Fundamentals, Skating Skills, Singles, Dance, Free Dance, Choreography, Power Skating, Showcase

Qualifications: Passed Novice Skating Skills, Pre-Gold Dances, Juvenile Freeskate, Juvenile Partnered Free Dance, Adult Gold Freeskate. 

Hannah is taking new students for the 2024-2025 Season.

Please contact via email to inquire about private skating lessons at maynardhannah21@gmail.com

Jeremy Barbagello

Jeremy started skating as an adult. As a Helena native he went through the learn to skate program. After which he joined the Helena Figure Skating Club. He has now passed the adult bronze figure skating test. He has been teaching learn to skate for a couple years, and started teaching  private students from the learn to skate program. 

Jeremy is not currently taking new students for the 2024-2024 Season.