David John Ings

David has devoted his entire life to the sport and art form of skating.  Starting to skate at the age of 8, David was a quick study, and soon started gaining a reputation for himself as a force to be reckoned with.  

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Recognized as 4 time Scottish Senior Men’s Champion, and 3 time British Senior Men’s bronze medalist, he was also a reserve member of the British Olympic team for the Winter Olympic Games in 1992 and 1994.  He participated in a broad range of International competitions from 1991 to 1996 where he was continuously ranked in the top 10 and many times in the top 3.   David is 1 of only a few British skaters to ever have received their Gold Star in free skating, the highest standard possible in Great Britain.

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In 1996 David decided to hang up his competitive skates, and became a fulltime coach at the Planet Ice Rink in Birmingham England.  He taught skaters all the the way from the barrier to the Senior level.  He has also been involved in many skating camps and seminars throughout The UK.

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Since 1997, David has skated as a principal skater in a number of renowned professional ice shows such as; the Hot Ice show in Blackpool, United Kingdom, Holiday On Ice show around Europe, tours with Willy Bietak for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Phantasialand in Germany.  

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David received his Green Card as an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability” in September of 2010.  He then worked for 5 years at the Wollman Rink In Central Park NYC, Chelsea Piers NYC, and as a guest coach throughout the tristate area.  David now resides in Columbus Ohio where he coaches at the Ohio Health Chiller Rinks.  He teaches tots to adults, and beginner to senior level.  Basic Skills, Freestyle, Moves in the field and Hockey edges and power skating skills.  David is also a pole harness jump coach.