PURPOSE: NEVER STOP LEARNING
Respect, integrity, and trust form the foundation of our training, while confidence and personal growth drive each skater forward — on and off the ice.
About our home
Lloyd Center Ice Rink has long been a cornerstone of Portland’s skating community, serving as a place where generations of skaters have learned, trained, and fallen in love with the sport. Nestled within the iconic Lloyd Center, the rink offers a truly unique setting — one that blends the energy of the city with the tradition and discipline of ice sports. For decades, it has been a welcoming space where first-time skaters take their earliest strides, families gather to support their athletes, and competitive skaters commit themselves to growth and progression.
Throughout its history, Lloyd Center Ice Rink has played an essential role in developing skaters of all ages and levels. From public sessions and Learn to Skate programs to advanced training and competitive preparation, the rink has supported countless skating journeys, many of which have extended far beyond Portland. Its open, community-centered environment has fostered not only athletic development, but also lasting friendships, mentorship, and a shared sense of belonging.
What sets Lloyd Center Ice Rink apart is its ability to balance accessibility with opportunity. It is a place where skating remains approachable for newcomers while still providing the structure and ice time necessary for serious athletes to train with purpose. The rink’s central location and longstanding presence have made it a hub for collaboration among skaters, coaches, and programs — creating an environment where growth is encouraged and potential is recognized.
Today, Lloyd Center Ice Rink continues to carry its legacy forward, honoring its history while supporting the next generation of skaters.
It remains a space where tradition meets progress, where dedication is built day by day, and where athletes are given the opportunity to develop both their skills and their character. For many, Lloyd Center is more than just a rink — it is where confidence is built, goals are shaped, and lifelong connections to the sport begin.
PASSIONAt Pacific Ice Academy, we share our love for figure skating within a supportive and connected community.
No matter your goals, you’ll find encouragement, guidance, and a team dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
PROGRESS
Our Programs
Recreational
LCIR provides a robust Skate School for entry-level skaters under the umbrella of US Figure Skating’s Learn to Skate USA program.
Competitive
Pacific Ice Academy provides specialty training for skaters of all ages and abilities. If you are interested in transitioning from recreational to competitive, or hoping to devote more time to skill development, Pacific Ice Academy will help you cross that bridge.
High Performance
AXIS ON ICE (AXIS) is one of the Northwest’s top figure skating teams. Over the years, AXIS has produced a number of national and international medalists. Learn from the best right here in Portland, OR!
SKATING IN STAGES
Pacific Ice Academy offers various opportunities to meet the needs of avid skaters. Our coaches are highly experienced at guiding beginners through the various stages of the sport.
Upon entering the Learn to Skate program at LCIR, beginners learn fundamental skills that will serve as building blocks for more advanced skating later on. Skaters should also use this time as an exploratory phase out on the ice.
Our LTS curriculum will cover all levels of free skate. Although, we highly encourage future competitors to participate in our ASPIRE program once they have achieved Basic 6. ASPIRE is a bridge program designed to teach skaters proper skating skills at a fast pace in a safe group environment. It will introduce the skater and family to the world of figure skating while serving as a gentle transition into Pacific Ice Academy.
Pacific Ice Academy is open to skaters of all levels interested in greater skill development. Our training opportunities, which include ice time passes, specialty classes and performance assessments, provide a comprehensive training experience for our members. Those looking to pursue a competitive career in figure skating should enroll in Pacific Ice Academy during the early stages of fundamental skill development.
Through continuous monitoring in the academy, skaters may achieve entry into AXIS ON ICE. AXIS is one of the Northwest’s top figure skating teams, having produced a number of national and international medalists. To qualify for Team AXIS, skaters must be competing at the Juvenile level or above in US Figure Skating’s qualifying structure.
Please use Pacific Ice Academy’s Figure Skating Progression Timeline as a guide in assessing where your skater fits within our programs at Lloyd Center Ice Rink. For questions, please contact Lydia at lydia@carouselfsc.org.
Long-
Term
Athlete Development
Pacific Ice Academy aims to educate skaters and their families about the sport of figure skating with a wider scope. In addition to fostering better health and well-being, athletes will learn sport-specific and life skills while cultivating relationships with others.
We enjoy taking athletes from their first steps on the ice to the highest level of international competition. Navigating that pathway can be difficult without the guidance of experienced professionals. At Pacific Ice Academy, we are fortunate to have an incredible staff of coaches that includes national and international-level coaches. Check out our coaching team here.
Click on the picture to learn more about the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Athlete Development Model (ADM).