ADULT SKATE CAMP
SOS Immersion
Lake Placid, NY
May 13-16, 2026
Tentative Schedule
For your convenience, we have contracted with a lunch delivery to the rink if you choose to place an order. You may also bring your own lunch to the rink.
They will deliver right to the lobby for our group. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. MUST write SOS on order.
If you have not RSVP’d for the Optional Group Dinner please do so by May 7, 2026. You may pay for your dinner at check in. Please mark your name or double check here:
Additional Ice Time
Your Immersion experience includes 4-plus hours of daily ice time, plus off-ice classes and all group instruction.
If you want to skate more or have booked a private lesson outside of camp hours, additional ice time is available the week leading up to and Monday after camp.
If you decide to purchase ice in person, you may do so at the Olympic Center Desk, main entrance near the gift show.
You don’t havve to do it online.
Coaching Staff
All of the coaches will be offering group instruction and support during the program and are also available for additional private lesson time. To schedule a private lesson with any of the coaches, you may click the link for each coach — Notice the tabs in the spreadsheet by the day. You may put your own name into the spreadsheet but it is subject to approval and modification by the coaches. CHECK THE SCHEDULE DAILY. Also if you do not show up for your lesson or cancel 24 hours in advance, OR find someone to fill your time, you may be subject to a charge.
Mimi Wacholder
Founder of SOS™ and Head Coach
After 30 years of coaching figure skating, Mimi founded SOS™ as a way to give more skaters and coaches access to the tools and techniques she has gathered throughout her career in simplifying and demystifying skating techniques. In 2023, Wacholder was awarded the President’s Excellence Award from the PSA for her contributions to the skating world with SOS.
As a US Team Member and International Competitive Ice Dancer, she was known for her authenticity as a performer. After retiring from competition, she was a principal performer in the Ice Capades and performed and choreographed with the Ice Theatre of NY. She has a BFA in Creative Communications from Emerson College and is a RYT/Structural Yoga Therapist who works with many Olympic Teams in her hometown of Lake Placid, NY.
Mimi offers her extensive knowledge in teaching adult students with principles in biomechanics, and physics, and complementary disciplines including, yoga, barre, pilates, and dance. Mimi guides her students to understand the structure and functional capacity of their bodies
Mimi Wacholder full spreadsheet here: I am mostly booked, but can possibly squeeze in a few more lessons, saving my energy to give 100 percent to the group.
Paul Wylie
Paul is a figure skating legend and Olympic Silver Medalist. His long list of accolades includes many US National podiums, starring in Stars on Ice, Harvard MBA, notable coach and more.
He brings a lifetime of experience and his passion for skating to the SOS™ program.
Paul Wylie or text 774-487-8310
Carly Jones DPT
Carly is a USFS 5-time Gold Medalist, SOS™ Certified, and a Dr. of Physical Therapy. She will be assisting during on-ice classes and available for private on-ice lessons as well as off-ice alignment and stability assessments
Carly Jones or text 518-637-7727
David Botero
David is part of the SOS™ team and studied in the principles. He is joining us from Greensboro, North Carolina where he teaches freestyle and coaches and partners in pairs and ice dance. He is a professional skater and former National Competitor in pair skating.
David Botero or text 336-314-9258
Valerie Jahn
Valerie is a USFS Double Gold Medalist and a long-time student of coach Mimi. She has been certified in SOS™ both as a student and coach and will be available to assist in the program and for private lessons. You may book with Valerie in advance here or on-site throughout the program. Barre 3 Certified and Studio Owner.
What is System of Skating™?
SOS™ is a comprehensive, structured approach to understanding the fundamentals of figure skating. The SOS™ principles include alignment, counter-balance and core rotation. These principles facilitate the incremental development of skating skills from basic to advanced.
SOS™ is universally applicable to all students, and unlike other corrective coaching feedback, it is not based on what the skater is doing “wrong”, but instead reinforces an understanding of what is “right.”
“Adults are the most passionate and dedicated skaters out there--they challenge me to be a better coach because they are always curious to know why.” -Mimi, Founder