Valerie Murray
Director of the skate school at Islander Iceworks.
Former competitive figure skater.
Presently a professional figure skating coach with over 20 years of experience coaching children from the very beginner levels to national competitors. Valerie has been on staff at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid since 1984.

Tim Murray
Former competitive hockey player.
Presently over 20 years of experience in the hockey / figure skate pro shop business. Skate sharpener and boot fitter to many elite level figure skaters.

About Skate For Gold:

Skate For Gold now owns and operates the
Islanders Pro Shop
at Islanders Iceworks rink in Syosset, NY.

Conveniently located in Syosset, Long Island, NY, our showroom is a blend of beautiful figure skate wear and the latest high tech hockey equipment.

Wollman Rink in NYC... Check this site for the dates we will be appearing at Wollman next winter for sales and sharpenings.

Skate For Gold was the official skate sharpener and skate technician for the 1998 Goodwill Games.

Skate For Gold is the official skate sharpeners and skate technicians for all Madison Square Garden skating events.