Diversity Thru Representation.
In partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Toyota Sports Performance Center and LA Kings Iceland in Paramount.
Welcome families to 24° of Color - a Diversity Ice Skating program of ThruGUIDANCE. Our program is in partnership with the Toyota Sports Performance Center, Los Angeles Kings and LA Kings Iceland in Paramount.
Our goal is to diversify ice skating and ice hockey in LA County by making these sports more accessible financially, ensuring diverse representation at the rink, introducing young people to recreational ice sports, and providing resources for them to compete competitively, if interested.
Currently, only 2% of ice sport’s participation is African-American and 3% is Latinx. When Black and Latinx youth do participate, they often experience consistent frustrations that include outrageous costs, lack of support, feelings of isolation, not being scored fairly at competitions, lack of community, and suppression of identity and culture. America’s ethnic landscape is rapidly changing and the world of ice skating, like everything else, must also be reflective on our nation’s racial and cultural diversity. ThruGUIDANCE is at the forefront of that movement in LA County.
SKATING PROGRAMS
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LA Skating Academy - Learn To Skate (LTS)
In partnership with LA Skating Academy our Learn to Skate program is offered at the Toyota Sports Performance Center and LA Kings Iceland in Paramount. This program is designed for skaters of all levels (ages 3-18) and provides basic skating skills and pathways recreationally and/or competitively. Skaters meet weekly for a 30-minute skating session. Schedules vary by rink locations. Rental skates are also available.
Our program only enrolls new skaters in March and September. Please register below to secure your spot. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis and completion of Parent Orientation. Our program commitment is a minimum of 1+ years.
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We Are All Kings - Ice Hockey LTS
In partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Toyota Sports Performance Center and LAK Kings Iceland at Paramount, 24 Degrees of Color skaters (ages 4-14) can learn to skate while pursuing introductory hockey skills and a pathway to play through the L.A.Kings “We Are All Kings” Learn to Skate program. This program is held on Thursday from 4-5p at Toyota Sports Performance Center and on Saturdays from 11:45-12:45p at LA Kings Iceland in Paramount.
Our program only enrolls 20 new skaters at each location in March and September. Please register below to secure your spot. Our hockey program has a commitment of 2+ years.
Since 2021
Our community continues to be at the heart of our mission to diversify figure skating and hockey. We're in two rinks, making a local impact in Los Angeles.
A Major Donation Gifted By LA Kings!
The LA Kings gifted Sports Central LA Hometown Heroes, Kendal R. Troutman & 24° of Color, with a giant check to continue her great work in the community!
“I’ve been a non-profit for 13 years. In my mind I always saw a check— a big one, but I’ve never seen a check— a big one like this. So, this is like a prayer come true. A dream come true.” ~Kendal R. Troutman
We Made KCAL - CBS News Los Angeles!
LA Kings partnered with Kendal R. Troutman & 24° of Color Diversity Ice Skating Program to introduce kids to hockey by way of equipment and lessons. News reporter, Jill Painter Lopez finds out all about the program during a community tour visit with current LA Kings players.
A Snippet of LA Kings’ Paramount’s Rink Tour Featuring 24° of Color!
The LA Kings brought their star players to hangout with Kendal R. Troutman & 24° of Color, promoting diversity in hockey.
Video credit: Sports Central LA
We Made U.S. Figure Skating News!
“24° of Color Helping Diversify Ice Skating in Los Angeles”. By Jillian L. Martinez
Kendal Troutman does not come from a skating background. In fact, the owner of Mahogany Soul and founder and executive director of ThruGUIDANCE Ministries only went ice skating once when she was growing up in South-Central Los Angeles. Now, skating’s become an integral part of her life as she uses it to create community and opportunity…
Click here to read the full article in the Skater Spotlight section.
A Spotlight On Our Founder & 24° of Color Diversity Ice Skating Program.
LA Kings Black History Month Community MVP is our very own, Kendal Troutman!!!
We Made Bally Sports West LIVE!
Our Founder and Exec. Dir., Kendal Troutman, goes LIVE with Bally Sports reporter, Patrick O’Neal during LA Kings Black History Night activation game.
A Word From Our Founder.
Its official 👏🏾👏🏾 #24degreesofcolor started this evening and it was truly epic to see these students on the ice 🥰🤎!!!!
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Shout out to the parents of our amazing students! I'm grateful to you. 🙏🏾
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I'm so grateful to the staff at @toyotasportsperformancecenter skating school for all their support leading up to this monumental day! Thank you.
We’re in the News!
Kings Open Outdoor Ice Rink.
Toyota Sports Performance Center is not just the training grounds for the LA Kings, but the team and city of El Segundo recently opened a public outdoor ice rink to operate during the spring and summer months.
Our IG Live with Aurora Tights is Online!
Posted by Aurora Tights on September 27, 2022
On Sept 6, 2022 at 3pm PST, one of our cofounders Imani Rickerby had a great discussion with Kendal Troutman and her daughter Amai as they talk about sportsmanship and inclusivity.
Click here to read the full article on their website.
