About the Figure Skating Club of Madison

The Figure Skating Club of Madison (FSCM) was founded on December 2, 1963 as a non-profit corporation by a group of parents dedicated to promoting the sport of figure skating.  In May, 1964 the FSCM was granted full US Figure Skating Members Club status.  U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) is the national governing body in the sport of figure skating on ice as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and serves as the United States member of the International Skating Union (ISU).  The mission of USFS is to provide programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating on ice.  USFS provides our club with a governing structure and resources to help make your skating experience as productive and enjoyable as possible.

Currently, the FSCM has over 172 members, including over 13 teaching professionals, and contracts over 500 hours of ice time per year.  Our home rinks are Madison Ice Arena and Hartmeyer Ice Arena which are owned by Madison Ice, Inc.  The club hosts an annual USFSA sanctioned competition, The Madison Open, in the fall and typically offers an exhibition event on Martin Luther King Day, an Ice Show in the spring, and at least two annual test sessions.  The FSCM has no paid employees – only volunteers dedicated to making it possible for skaters to participate in the sport.
Memberships
USFSA requires that at least one registered member of each family be 18 years of age or older.   Skater must be Basic 2 or higher to join FSC of Madison.

Memberships are formally approved by the Board of Directors at their next monthly meeting. Membership year is July 1 - June 30.

All membership rates except introductory may be prorated after September of the membership year (volunteer and monitor requirements will be prorated for all membership types).
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FAMILY
  • lowest ice rates
  • 1st level ice contracting priority
  • participate in USFS sanctioned tests and competitions
  • option to participate in our annual ice show (in groups and solos depending on level)
  • 15 hours volunteer time/donation items per family annually (buyout option available)
  • 10 monitoring sessions per family annually (buyout option available)
$150 first member
$40 all subsequent members 
(must have at least one member over 18 per family)
INTRODUCTORY
(have not previously held USFSA membership)
  • lowest ice rates
  • 1st level ice contracting priority
  • participate in USFS sanctioned tests and competitions
  • option to participate in our annual ice show (in groups and solos depending on level)
  • 15 hours volunteer time/donation items per family annually (buyout option available)
  • 10 monitoring sessions per family annually (buyout option available)
$70 first member
$20 all subsequent members
(must have at least one member over 18 per family)
COLLEGIATE
  • 4 year reduced rate USFS membership ​ (can only use once)
  • must be attending or planning to attend college during membership year
  • lowest ice rates
  • 1st level ice contracting priority
  • participate in USFS sanctioned tests and competitions
  • no required volunteer time 
​$115 first year
$45 years 2-4​
ASSOCIATE
  • holds current USFS membership with another club
  • reduced ice rates
  • 2nd level ice contracting priority
  • 8 hours volunteer time/donation items per family annually
$50 all members 
(must have at least one member over 18 per family)
PictureASSOCIATE COLLEGIATE
  • hold current USFS collegiate membership with another club
  • 4 year reduced rate USFS membership (can only use once)
  • must be attending or planning to attend college during membership year
  • reduced ice rates
  • 2nd level ice contracting priority
  • no required volunteer time 
​$50 first year
$45 years 2-4​

Volunteer hour requirement

The success of the club is dependent on the commitment of our volunteers.  All members are required to volunteer in some capacity to support the operation of the club including volunteering for the Madison Open Competition and our Annual Ice Show.  If the minimum volunteer time (or equivalent food donations) is not met, a fee of  $15/hour not completed - max $225 ($120 for Associate Members) will be added to your invoice in May.

​Ice Monitoring requirement
Each Family membership is required to facilitate (monitor) 10 ice sessions over the course of the fiscal year (July - June).  Ice monitoring includes checking skaters in for the session and making sure payment for ice time is appropriate.  If the minimum ice monitoring sessions are not completed, a fee of $10/session not completed - max $100 will be added to your invoice in May.