Gardens Figure Skating Club - Figure Skating Club Membership

Join or Renew Membership
Club Jackets
GFSC Club Board
Junior Board
Club By-Laws
Professional Policy

Join or Renew Membership

Home club membership in The Gardens Figure Skating Club includes membership in the United States Figure Skating Association, as well as an annual subscription to their magazine – Skating.

Membership categories include:
– Home Club Member
– Additional Home Club Member
– Associate Member
– Collegiate Member
– Home Club Skating Professional
– Associate Club Skating Professional

GFSC members are eligible to participate in a wide variety of club-sponsored activities including competitions, USFS test sessions, shows, recitals and specialized skating clinics.

The membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th.

Membership Types:

Home

For skaters who want Gardens FSC to be their primary club

US Figure Skating membership
Subscription to SKATING magazine
Permission to test
Permission to compete
Participation in Spring Show
Participation in club social events
Participation in exhibitions
Recognition on photo wall for tests passed
No guest fee for test sessions
Priority for test session slots
Vote at membership meeting

Introductory

Home club membership at a reduced price for the first year of membership

Provides all the benefits listed above for home membership
Available only to skaters who have never been USFS members before. If you or your skater is currently in Learn to Skate and ready to join a club for the first time, this is the membership for you.

Collegiate

Home club membership at a reduced price for a 4 year membership for college students

Provides all the benefits listed above for home membership
Must provide proof of college enrollment

Associate

For skaters who are home members of another club

Participation in Spring Show
Participation in club social events
Participation in exhibitions
No guest fee for test sessions
Must have a current home club membership with another USFS club

Professional

Home and associate membership options for skating coaches

Provides benefits of corresponding membership type above
Must provide proof of coach’s insurance

Membership Fees (as of Jan 25 2023):

Home Club Member: $105 for the first family member, $50 for additional family members

Introductory Member: $55 for the first family member, $45 for additional family members

Collegiate: $75 for a 4-year membership

Associate Skater: $70 for the first family member, $50 for additional family members

Home Club Professional: $60 for the first family member, $24 for additional family members

Discounts:

We offer discounts for member families who volunteer for club events during the year. This discount is applied to the following year’s membership fee. For every 1 hour volunteered, you will receive a $5 discount on next year’s membership, up to 6 hours/$30 per member. This discount is available to all membership types. Some of these volunteer opportunities include: Test sessions, May Day Open competition, Spring Show (for non-participants), and fundraisers. Please Contact us. if you are interested in volunteering at any of these events.

Join or renew your membership online:

Club Jackets

New club jackets are ready to order! Club jackets are a great way to keep warm at practice, test sessions and competitions while showing club support. They are also an excellent holiday gift item.

GFSC Board Members
2020-2021

President & Competition Chair:
Cathy Lee

Treasurer:
Susan Valett

Secretary & Membership Chair:
Shelley Smith

Test Chair:
Candy Kriner

Spring Show Coordinator:
Dorothy Jones-Davis

SkateSafe Chairs:
April North

Members At Large:
Marla Roche
Olga Nelson – Hospitality Chair & Lock-In Chair

Spring Show Director:
Jacques Gilson

Questions? Contact us.

Junior Board

Volunteerism begins early. Teenage figure skater? Consider joining our junior board.

Club By-Laws

Updated 01/19/2021

Professional Policy

The GFSC has a policy that the Board of Directors must approve Professionals wishing to teach on Club Ice in advance. In order to be approved, you will need to submit proof of insurance through ISI or PSA in the amount of $2 million, and proof of PSA membership, in addition to the club membership application (as home or associate member). All paperwork must be submitted to the Membership Chair who will submit your name for consideration to the Board. You must get approval from the Board before you are allowed to teach on club ice. Professionals must update this paperwork annually.