Club History & Information

The Marquette Figure Skating Club (MFSC) is a non-profit organization which was founded in 1971. It is based at the Lakeview Arena in the winter and the Berry Event Center in the spring and summer, which are located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan.

We offer many events open to skaters of any skill level. Take a look at our events calendar, read about the MFSC’s history, and feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

The club is administered by a board of directors elected by the membership made up of skating and non-skating members. MFSC is a member club of United States Figure Skating (USFS) which is the national governing body of eligible figure skating in the United States. The USFS sets the standards and rules under which all member clubs operate.

Marquette Figure Skating Club offers 2 types of membership programs and 4 types of memberships:

• Learn to Skate—Membership
• Full Club Membership (Home-Club Member Status)
• First Year Membership
• Collegiate Membership

SafeSport Public Statement –

MFSC is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for members’ physical, emotional and social development and ensuring that it promotes an environment free of miscon­duct. Members should not attempt to evaluate the credibility or validity of misconduct allegations as a condition for reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Instead, it is the responsibility of each member to immediately report suspicions or allegations to Lorelei Johnson (phone: 906-204-4142 or loreleijohnson@alumni.nmu.edu) or safesport@usfig­ureskating.org. Complaints and allegations will be addressed under U.S. Figure Skating’s disciplinary rules and procedures.

MFSC recognizes that the process for training and motivating athletes will vary with each coach and athlete, but it is nevertheless im­portant for everyone involved in sport to support the use of motivational and training methods that avoid misconduct.