Skaneateles Figure Skating Club: About SFSC
The Skaneateles Figure Skating Club is a member club of the US Figure Skating. Under its guidance, SFSC is using the "Skate With U.S." program and offers membership year round to skaters of all ages and abilities. There are three skating "seasons" within our calendar year:
*Fall/Winter Session begins in September and runs through March, concluding with
the SFSC Annual Ice Show. All home club members are invited to participate in our show.
*Spring Session includes the months of April through June.
*Summer Session includes the months of July and August.
Sessions are purchased separately. Members are welcome to participate in one, two or all three sessions. You may download all the forms necessary to register for the appropriate session by clicking on "Forms" and going to the "Registration Forms" link.
While our Junior and Basic Skills Memberships are our most popular, SFSC also offers the following membership levels:
*College Membership
*Parent Membership
*Non-Home Club Membership
(Please contact our membership chair for more details on any of these membership levels.)
SFSC continues to welcome and encourage skaters from other US Figure Skating member clubs to utilize our ice sessions. Our current Walk-On fee is $20.00 per session.
For more information and answers to questions concerning SFSC membership, please call or email our Membership Chair, Novellou Brayer at (315) 727-3058 or Nursn80@aol.com.
Skaneateles Figure Skating Club
The Skaneateles Figure Skating Club (SFSC) has been a member of US Figure Skating since 1970. The SFSC follows the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program for group lessons. The purpose of this program is to take a skater from the very beginning stages of skating to the point where they are capable of participating in the higher level US Figure Skating test and competition program recognized nationwide.
The SFSC also supports the instruction of the higher level US Figure Skating test and competitive program by offering ice time for practice and private instruction in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing and Synchronized Team Skating. Because the club is non-profit, it depends heavily on volunteers to make it work and keep costs affordable.
Club members may choose to compete with skaters from other clubs at our annual competition and/or other US Figure Skating sanctioned club competitions. Skaters may also choose to test with our club and/or at other US Figure Skating sanctioned test sessions.
Our club members come from not only Skaneateles, but also Auburn, Elbridge, Camillus, Marcellus, Syracuse and the surrounding areas. The SFSC continues to grow and change to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership. The club also continuously supports the improvement of rink facilities as an ongoing project.
The SFSC is governed by a Board of Directors, in accordance with US Figure Skating rules and regulations. Board meetings are held monthly and are open to all members.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
The US Figure Skating Basic Skills program used by SFSC for group instruction has been designed to create the highest degree of interest and enthusiasm possible in all disciplines of skating for all ages. Lessons are offered in the following disciplines:
Freestyle: This is the practice of moves such as jumps, spins footwork and spirals. Freestyle is the showcase for a skaters artistry as well as their athletic and technical ability. Skaters will often practice moves to music in the form of a program.
Moves in the Field: These elements teach balance and control as well as edges and form while using power and speed.
Ice Dance: Dance music is provided on all Junior Member sessions for the practice of compulsory dances. There are currently 33 set pattem dances organized into levels of difficulty and recognized by US Figure Skating. Skaters practice each dance as individuals and with a dance partner.
Synchronized Team Skating: This team event has as the objective the ability for the team to skate as a unit, not drawing attention to any one skater, demonstrating unison and artistry while performing complex moves to music.
Group lessons: Group lessons consist of no more than 6 skaters and are approximately 20 minutes long. Children are evaluated periodically to determine if skills have been obtained for their level and then moved to higher level lessons. Additional time during each skating session is provided for individual practice. Private lessons can also be arranged with our staff during these sessions.
Lesson Objectives:
1. Provide an enjoyable and safe skating experience
2. Develop enjoyable social relationships through group instruction
3. Teach correct technique of basic elements
4. Develop a finer degree of coordination and balance
5. Provide incentive rewards
6. Promote physical fitness
Other special events offered:
Annual Ice Show: Each year, SFSC hosts an ice show (generally late March or early April). The show gives our skaters an opportunity to show off their progress over the past season. In addition, the show is a fund raising event for the club and promotes figure skating in general to the public. All club members are invited to participate in the ice show.
US Figure Skating Test Sessions: SFSC offers several US Figure Skating sanctioned test sessions throughout the year where higher level skaters are invited to present their skills in front of a panel of US Figure Skating judges for evaluation and movement to higher competitive classifications.
US Figure Skating sanctioned Competiton: In December, the SFSC hosts its annual competition, offering competitive events for levels from very beginner to advanced in freestyle, dance and moves in the field. It is a fun-filled event and a great way to set goals for the skating season.
