Bowie FSC: Membership

Membership Application

Download the application for the 2012-2013 Membership Year.

 


Handout: BFSC Member Application

Membership

Our membership year runs from July 1 - June 30.  Membership in our Club affords you the opportunity to participate in US Figure Skating sanctioned test sessions, qualifying and non-qualifying competitions, as well as a variety of local club activities.  Included with your payment of your application fee is membership with US Figure Skating, and a subscription to "Skating", the official publication of the US Figure Skating.

If you are a home club member of another figure skating club you may sign up for an associate membership.  This membership gives you ice time privileges, testing, and social privileges.

Home Club Membership

If you would like to become a Home Club member of Bowie Figure Skating Club, please download the waiver, application, and US Figure Skating application.  Complete all the information and mail, with payment, to  Bowie FSC, Attention Membership, PO Box 1224, Bowie, MD  20718

Rates for Home Club Membership are: 

  • $100 - First Home Club Family Member (includes membership in US Figure Skating) 
  • $45 - Home Club Membership for additional family members residing at the same address (includes US Figure Skating membership)

 Introductory Membership (for those who have never been a member of USFS before)

  • $50 - First Introductory Member
  • $40 - Each additional introductory member residing at the same address.

Collegiate Membership (for college students that can prove their attendance at a college ie. studen ID or paid invoice)

  • $175 - valid for 4 years.

Professional Membership

Bowie Figure Skating Club 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 a current resume, proof of insurance through Ice Skating Institute (ISI) or Professional Skaters Association (PSA) in the amount of $2 million, and proof of PSA membership in addition to the Club registration form. 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.

The rate for a Professional Membership is $65 per coach and includes US Figure Skating membership, if Bowie is your home club.



Associate Memberships
Skaters who are members of another club, but not members of Bowie FSC must become an associate member to skate on club ice.

If you would like to become an Associate Member, then download the waiver and application. Complete all the information and mail, with payment, to the address below.

Rates for Associate membership

  • $65 per member (does not include membership in US Figure Skating). 
  • $40 per addtional family member residing at the same address.

Testing Checklist
Download a Checklist for the test session here.

Handout: Test Checklist