Marquette Figure Skating Club
Skating is one of the world’s greatest sports! Skating in Learn to Skate USA is fun, challenging and rewarding regardless of age. Skating is a sport that can last a lifetime! Whether your goal is to aim for the Olympics, learn to skate backward, improve your overall health and fitness, impress your friends, or just to have fun on the ice, you can find it with our Learn to Skate USA program.
The Marquette Figure Skating Club (MFSC) has designed their program to provide a simple but progressive method of intimate small group instruction (3-6 Skaters) for the basic skills of ice skating. Skate Camp in September – See Below for information.
Objectives of LEARN to SKATE USA:
Teach children and adults the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. Provide a progressive curriculum that ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating. Equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their goal, be it recreational or competitive in nature.
MFSC offers four 5 week terms on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Ages 4 to Adult are eligible. A skater may have a choice of 1 or 2 sessions of lessons per week. Two sessions are recommended for optimal progress. All classes are held at Marquette’s Lakeview Arena and are taught by Professional Skaters Association, “Excellence on Ice” skating instructors.
- T, Th 6:00 to 6:50 pm BASICS (Beginners through Basic 6) 25 minutes instruction and 25 minutes practice ice
- T, Th 6:25-7:20pm JUNIOR CLUB (Pre-Freeskate level and above) 30 minutes instruction (full Ice) and 25 minutes practice ice
Junior Club: Skaters working on Pre-Freeskate and above level will have the opportunity to continue working on badges with additional introduction to Freeskating, Moves in the Field and Ice Dance skating disciplines. Full ice will be used during lesson time.
MANDATORY Membership/Fundraising Fees: All participants must be MFSC and Learn to Skate USA members to participant. It’s $66.00 for the first family member and $20.00 for the 2nd family member. Membership is active from time of registration through 6/30/19. Includes Mandatory per/family Fundraising fee. You will receive 3 consumer cash cards (The major fundraiser of the MFSC). The card offers continuous discounts to local businesses. You may keep the cards for personal use or sell them for $10.00 each.
Rental Skates: $10.50 per/5 week term, per/night. Availability is limited, first come, first serve basis. Fees are paid to MFSC; please sign up for rental skates during the online registration process.
Pre-Registration / Late Fee Registration: Pre-registration is necessary. Class time and instructor assignments will be posted rink side on the first night of each term. Registrations received less than 72 hours (3 days) prior to class start date will be accessed a $10.00 late fee. Late registrations will be accepted after paying the late fee and based on class availability.
Volunteerism: The Marquette Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and provides many volunteer opportunities. Please contact Volunteer Coordinators Jen Thunell or Sandy Davis, thunells4@hotmail.com or tsmctdavis@charter.net for more information.
2018-2019 Schedule
| Term 1 – 5 weeks | Tuesday | 10-9-18 – 11-6-18 |
| Term 2 – 5 weeks | Tuesday | 11-13-18 – 12-11-18 |
| Term 3 – 5 weeks | Tuesday | 1-8-19 – 2-5-19 |
| Term 4 – 5 weeks | Tuesday | 2-12-19 – 3-12-19 |
| Term 1 – 5 weeks | Thursday | 10-4-18 – 11-1-18 |
| Term 2 – 5 weeks | Thursday* | 11-8-18 – 12-13-18 |
| Term 3 – 5 weeks | Thursday | 1-10-19 – 2-7-19 |
| Term 4 – 5 weeks | Thursday | 2-14-19 – 3-14-19 |
Th – Term #2-NO Class Thanksgiving Day 11/22
BASICS – Tuition
Beginner through Basic 6 level, 6:00-6:50pm
| Tuition and Fees | Multiple Night Discounts | |||
| 1 Night | Savings | 2 Nights | Savings | |
| 1 Term | $90.00 | $170.00 | $10.00 | |
| All 4 Terms | $345.00 | $15.00 | *$560.00* | $160.00 |
JUNIOR CLUB – Tuition
Pre-Freeskate level and above, 6:25-7:20pm
| Tuition and Fees | Multiple Night Discounts | |||
| 1 Night | Savings | 2 Nights | Savings | |
| 1 Term | $100.00 | $190.00 | $10.00 | |
| All 4 Terms | $372.00 | $15.00 | * $640.00 * | $160.00 |
*Payment plan available when you sign up for 2 nights, all 4 terms
BASICS $148.00 PER/TERM – JUNIOR CLUB $168.00 PER/TERM
WHAT DO I RECEIVE WHEN I JOIN LEARN to SKATE USA MEMBERSHIP
- Official LEARN to SKATE Membership Card
- Official LEARN to SKATE Record Book
- General Sports Accident Insurance
- Badges earned
- MFSC Learn to Skate membership
- MFSC Newsletter (via email)
- Competition Participation Opportunity
- Eligibility for Ice Show
- Eligibility for MFSC Private Lesson Session
LEARN to SKATE USA is the only ice skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating. LEARN to SKATE USA offers every participant a rewarding experience rooted in the lifelong benefits of ice skating.
MFSC Membership Optional Activities:
- Ice Show: For all ages and abilities, sign up offered in October, participants must participate in all four terms of lessons. Costume and ice fee required. (Costume measuring in October to ensure delivery of costumes.)
- Competition: Ron Carlson-Marquette International Open (RC-MIO) takes place in Marquette on February 16, 17 2019. Basics level events are offered. A Competition class may be offered. See information below.
- Other Basics competitions, may be offered in Houghton, Escanaba, and Iron Mountain (dates to be announced).
- End of Year Banquet: All junior club and learn to skate skaters are recognized for their accomplishments. Potluck dinner. Date and location to be announced. Pre-sign up required.
- Private Lesson Session: Offered Sun, Tue, Thurs nights, from September 30 to March 14. $19.00 per individual ice session (private lesson arranged and paid to instructor separately). Ice package price also available.
Contact Chris or Jamie for more information on these activities. (See contact information below)
Additional Information
SKATE CAMP 2018 – September
- Try Skating for a reduced fee of $60.00 for 4 Lessons (plus CC convenience fee)
- 6:00-6:45pm, Berry Event Center – NMU, 9/11, 9/13, 9/18, 9/20 – 30 minute lesson & 15 minutes organized on-ice fun! Education session for parents each night.
- No experience necessary, Ages 4 to adult, Helmets strongly suggested
- Pre-registration necessary, registration deadline 9/9/18 – Free T-shirt to everyone registered by this date. Register online on this website www.marquettefigureskating.org, click on Register Online at the top of this page. Membership not required for this camp.
COMPETITION CLASS 2019
EXCITING….FUN…AFFORDABLE INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION…CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Be a participant of Marquette International Open Competition 2019
Competition dates – February 16, 17 2019
Berry Events Center Arena – Marquette
SNOWPLOW SAM through PRE-FREE SKATE levels eligible (highest level passed)
- 4 Sunday’s – 1/13, 1/20, 2/3, 2/10 Time: 5:45-6:20pm
- Includes: 20 minute small group lesson and 15 minutes of practice ice
- Off-Ice discussion with coach, parent and skater at 6:20pm each night, and coaching at competition event
- $72.00 class fee…….Limited enrollment availability
- Eligibility – must be a Learn to Skate member.
Prepare for Elements event on ice, plus we will walk you through how to complete registration, how to prepare for competition – what to wear…makeup…hair, learn to prepare and plan your competition day routine and what to expect on competition day.
In addition to the competition class fees, you will need to pay a competition entry fee of $60, purchase a new/used dress and tights, pants & shirt in the case of males, that are appropriate for competition (we will help you with this).
Coaches will be assigned to each group.
HOW TO REGISTER: Online at www.marquettefigureskating.org
At top of Learn to Skate page click on Online Registration, fill out personal information, scroll down to competition class registration
COMPETITION CLASS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2019 (register early, limited enrollment)
QUESTIONS? Contact Learn to Skate Administrators
Chris Gauthier – chrisa@chartermi.net 249-92453 or
Jamie Weigold – isk8rjw@charter.net 226-6372
Notices Snow Days: Skating classes are not always cancelled when there is a school snow day. Please check the MFSC Facebook page or Website for information and it will also be announced on the Q107 Radio station.
Due to limited ice time, there are no make-up classes for missed or cancelled sessions. This includes Skate Camp 2018 and Competition Class 2019. Refunds will not be given for any reason except upon a physician’s written excuse. Membership & Fundraising fees are non-refundable.
Registration Process – Online Only
Pre-registration is Necessary
No Mail In Registrations will be Accepted
Click on Register Online at the top of this page, complete registration for each skater, you may pay by Credit/Debit Card (MC, Visa, Am Exp, Discover, and Diners Club accepted). EVERY SKATER MUST PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDRAISING IN ADDITION TO TUITION. SKATE CAMP 2018 exempt from membership/fundraising while participation in the camp.
(If you do not have a credit/debit card, please contact the administrators)
Questions regarding this program should be directed to:
- Chris Gauthier, chrisa@chartermi.net
- Jamie Weigold, isk8rjw@charter.net
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 the Nicole E. Stachowicz (phone: 507-202-9322 or nstachowicz86@gmail.com) 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.