About Columbus FSC
The Columbus Figure Skating Club is a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Ohio, and has been a member of the United States Figure Skating Association since 1960. The club exists for the purpose of advancing all aspects of figure skating for skaters of all ages and ability levels. To this end, the club provides ice sessions dedicated to freestyle, dance, moves in the field and group learn-to-skate instruction.
Membership in the Columbus Figure Skating Club is open to anyone interested in pursuing or encouraging the sport of figure skating. There is no minimum skating level required to become a club member. Our members practice and receive instruction at all virtually all of the ice rinks in the Columbus area as well as throughout Ohio and the region. Associate membership is available for non-skating members. Skaters under the age of 18 are encouraged to have a parent join as an Associate member. All members may vote at the Fall and Spring meetings and serve on Executive Council. All club members are also members of US Figure Skating, the national governing body of our sport.
Membership renewal in the Columbus Figure Skating Club and US Figure Skating takes place in June, with the membership year running from July 1 to June 30. It is important that everyone notes their home club affiliation on the CFSC club application form. The membership directory is created based on the information you submit, so please write legibly. Current members will receive the CFSC application in the mail. New members are welcome to join at any time during the year. The necessary applications are available at Columbus FSC Membership Information. Contact the Columbus Figure Skating Club membership chair with questions.
Club Sessions at the Ohio State University Ice Rink
As a service to our members, the club purchases private ice at the Ohio State University ice rink to provide dedicated, monitored sessions that are geared towards faster-paced, multi-directional practice and private instruction for freestyle, moves in the field, and ice dancing. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 25 skaters and are governed by ice safety rules and procedures. Monitors reinforce the ice rules and play music for skaters, ensuring that all skaters have equal opportunity to have their program music or compulsory dance music played. Skaters whose music is being played wear a neon vest to aid in identifying that they have right of way and should be given the best opportunity to place their program elements without interference from other skaters and coaches. Club members are encouraged to support club sessions but are not required to do so.
For the safety of all participants, skaters on these sessions must have passed at least US Figure Skating Basic Skills Level 6. Members who are still acquiring fundamental basic skills are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous other options to practice on rink-run ice throughout the area. The Columbus Figure Skating Club purchases additional ice to offer our own "Skate With Us" learn to skate group lesson program. These lessons are a tremendous opportunity to obtain affordable instruction in a group setting from our highly qualified skating professionals. Group lessons are open to the general public as well as club members. See the Group Lessons for additional information. Contact Fiona Loftus, Group Lesson Administrator, with questions.
Note: before skating on any session, skaters need to take the updated Rules and Policies Quiz
Instruction
The Columbus Figure Skating Club maintains a yearly roster of highly qualified professionals who may teach on club sessions. Skating professionals who have personally achieved or coached students at the junior freestyle or silver dance test level and higher are always encouraged to apply. PSA ratings and a successful teaching history are also a consideration for potential pros who are close to this level. You may view our pro roster at Professionals. Club members are free to select a teaching professional of their choice but may not receive instruction during club sessions from non-approved pros. Skaters and club pros desiring to bring a consulting choreographer or dance partnering pro onto a session are asked to obtain approval from Executive Council well in advance. This also applies to ballet instructors, etc. working from off-ice. No one is permitted to be on the ice without skates. Please contact CFSC Vice President Lorene Gilman at 614.794.7565 for all questions pertaining to Professionals.
Group
"Skate With Us" Lessons -- new session begins in the fall! Lessons are open to the general public as well as members of
the Columbus Figure Skating Club. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged
to avoid being closed out. Contact
Fiona Loftus with questions. See the Group Lessons
page for application, dates and additional information. Group lessons are
structured for all ages, tots through adults, and provide a strong basis for
future figure skating, hockey or speed skating. Skating is a great form of
exercise that the entire family can enjoy together.... why sit and
wait for your child when you can be on the ice yourself in our popular adult
class!
Skaters Visiting the Columbus area
To contact a member of Executive Council, see Columbus Figure Skating Club Executive Council.