Opportunities

Learn to Skate USA classes are available with help from Marshall Community Services and the Southwest Figure Skating Club. Designed by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), this is a beginning ice skating program that is fun, challenging & rewarding. 

Registration for Marshall Community Services is at the link below.

Complete Learn to Skate information can be found at https://learntoskateusa.com

Students are encouraged to bring their own skates or skate rentals are available for $3 per rental. Single blades are required for all skaters. Helmets are recommended, especially for young skaters. Classes are held at Red Baron Arena & Expo.  No parents are allowed on the ice. SKATERS SHOULD WEAR WARM CLOTHING THAT IS EASY TO MOVE IN (preferably no jeans) AND BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES OR MITTENS!

Skaters in the Learn to Skate USA program are invited to participate in the annual ice show held in March. Information regarding this opportunity is available upon request from any board member of the SWFSC.

 A Junior Membership is available for younger and inexperienced skaters.  Skaters enrolled in the Learn to Skate levels Basic 3 to Basic 6 will be considered Junior members. Safety is our number one concern! Ice safety education will be provided to both skaters and their parents. Once a skater reaches Learn to Skate Pre Freestyle, they will automatically be considered a member at the Club Membership level. Fees associated with the change will be due within 30 days. 

• Regular Season: October through March
• Elective ice contracts may be available in April, June, and July depending on ice availability and commitment from members. Ice time fees are outside of regular season expenses.

Being a member of the Southwest Figure Skating Club enables a skater to utilize more ice time and pursue additional instruction from a private instructor from Learn to Skate PreFree Skate and above.  Members participate in the annual ice show and some choose to become members of US Figure Skating (USFSA) competing in local competitions and taking tests under the US Figure Skating Curriculum. 

• Regular Season: October through March
• Elective ice contracts may be available in April, June, and July depending on ice availability and commitment from members. Ice time fees are outside of regular season expenses.

Private coaches operate independently from the club fees and are engaged for their time. Currently, there is a selection of coaches available at the club, and the Club Director can assist in identifying the most suitable one for your skater. Schedules must be organized in collaboration with the private coach. 

 As skaters progress, they have the option to participate in competitions and testing through the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Participation in competitions and testing is highly encouraged as it allows skaters to set and achieve their goals and progress through different skill levels. Typically, new skaters do not participate in competitions or testing during their first year(s) at the club as they are still learning the basics. However, skaters can discuss with their private coach and consider competing or testing if they feel prepared. If a skater wishes to compete at a lower level, they will be provided with additional ice time during the competitive season to practice. Expectations for the skater's use of ice time and scheduling matters will be discussed among the private coach, club director, and the skater's parents. 

Membership requirements vary each year. The Board of Directors will meet and make adjustments accordingly prior to each season starting. A complete list is available upon request.