how can you join a FSC???

[litto_mos]

why i want to know is how can you join a fsc.. and how good do you have to be?? because at my rink.. it seems like every one in that club is like super good (but i dunno)..
and they have really cool jackets!!..

and what's the point of joining a fsc. i dun really know!!.. so can someone tell me!?!

thanks so much!!!

 

[sk8er1964]

Anybody can join a figure skating club - level doesn't matter, as long as you can pay the fee and skate the required club sessions. My club offers different levels - those for high level, middle level, and open sessions (for everyone). Have your parent look into it - sometimes it may seem hard to join because it's hard to get ahold of club officers. They are usually volunteers, so it may take a few attempts to find them (until you get to know who they are and can collar them any time you are at the rink ).

 

[litto_mos]

??what is the point of it though??

thanks.. but what is the point of joining a fsc.. like what do they do ?? thanks again

 

[megsk8z]

A lot of people join a club because it's easier to get ice time. Some join because it's simpler for them to test as a club member than as an individual member. Some join because they have friends in the club.
Some join just because they love to skate and it's nice to be able to skate on a session that's not crowded with hockey players and people that can't skate at all. Our limit for skaters on a club session is 26 and that can be a big help to a skater that wants to work hard. And it's easier to get your music played for a program during club ice.
And some skaters join a club because if they don't join, then they can't skate on a team they want to skate with.
Don't be intimidated by the "everyone that skates in a club must be great" idea. Because that's not true. Yes, some clubs have high level freestyles, but they will tell you what those sessions are and you can pick another session to skate on.
I could probably go on about why to join a club, but think the above are some really good reasons. I have met some very good friends during my years with a club (both young people and adults) and these people are some of the nicest people I've ever met.

 

[nthuz]

Another reason to join a U. S. figure skating club is for the priveledge of taking USFSA tests and competing at USFSA sanctioned competitions.

 

[sk8er1964]

Another reason to join a U. S. figure skating club is for the priveledge of taking USFSA tests and competing at USFSA sanctioned competitions.

You can do that as an independent member of the USFSA. I've been both, and I personally prefer to be a member of a club.

 

[CassidyL]

You can do that as an independent member of the USFSA. I've been both, and I personally prefer to be a member of a club.

Hmm, interesting. Maybe nthuz is answering from the prospective of another federation. (I don't know, I'm speculating here).

In Canada, for example, you must have a home club. I'm always learning new things about the differences between Skate Canada's policies and rules, and Us FigureSkating's. So much is different, from test levels, to ice and coaching. It might be intersting to explore these differences. Maybe I'll start asking more questions to posters from the US who post things about US skating that is foreign to me.

 

[nthuz]

Yes, one can test USFSA as an independent member. I was just assuming that the original poster was not a member of USFSA and was curious about the Club at her/his rink.

 

[sk8er1964]

Yes, one can test USFSA as an independent member. I was just assuming that the original poster was not a member of USFSA and was curious about the Club at her/his rink.

Sorry, I hope I didn't offend! . I just wanted to point out that you could be a memebr of the USFSA without a club. As I said before, I prefer to belong to a club .

 

[nthuz]

No, no...no offense taken. Just clarifying.

btw- '64 - good year!

 

[Ladskater]

You probably already received this advice, but at the beginning of the season - Say Sept. check your newspaper for any ads regarding your local rink and signing up for figure skating lessons. Also drop in and find out when registration is taking place. You don't have to be a top level skater to join - just enthusiastic to skate.

 

[Sitspinmary]

Hi there, just reading the comments and had to respond.Being a member of Skate Canada gives the skater protection in the form of Insurace while on the ice and we have to be a member of a club here.There are many benefits to being a member of Skate Canada and I am sure the USFSA as well.

In Canada you have to be a registered member to get on club ice anywhere in Canada and to have a coach you have to be registered as well. It is a great little community.

I belong to my home club and I am registered with Skate Canada.I belong to the Area of 5 skating clubs and we all belong to the Nova Scotia Section as well.

Skate Canada does not have a independent member like the USFSA does. Basically...in order to have a coach, club ice and to take part in a Skate Canada program you must be registered with a club and Skate Canada.

How ever you want to skate and where, the important thing is that you are skatign and enjoying it.!!

Cape Breton MARY

 

[Yazmeen]

Here's something that will help, at least if you're in the US:

http://www.usfsa.org/

Look at the bottom right of the page, ("Get with the Program!") and if you type in your Zip, it will list contact info for the clubs near you. This is a great new feature from USFS.