Learn to Skate is a program of group skating lessions developed by US Figure Skating and offered by FFSC. These group lessons are a great way to give ice skating a try. Learn to Skate lessons are inexpensive, you don't have to join a club, and the lessons are geared for everyone from young childern to older adults, and for people interested in recreational skating and ice hockey as well as figure skating. For details on our Learn to Skate program, see the Learn to Skate page.
If you wish to progress beyond the Basic Skills level, you'll need to start working one-on-one with a figure skating coach on freestyle (figure skating) ice sessions. FFSC contracts with professional coaches and buys freestyle ice time at the city-owned Jay Lively Ice Arena. Joining FFSC allows you to test and compete at any US Figure Skating-sanctioned event.
You'll find membership information on the Membership page. The membership packet must be filled out completely and turned in to the Membership Chair, membership dues must be paid, and FFSC session stickers must be bought before skaters can use club ice. Please contact the Membership Chair (see the Board page for contact info) if you have additional questions.
Skate rentals are available at the rink, but keep in mind that rental skates and recreational skates are only adequate for beginner skaters. To advance in figure skating, the skater must have supportive figure skating boots and specially designed skate blades. The boot/blade combination is designed to make possible the edging, moves, jumps, and spins that are central to the sport. Skaters have different skate requirements as their skills improve. Discuss this important purchase with your coach before spending any money.
Occasionally used skates can be bought from other members. Ask your coach if they know of anyone who has skates for sale. For new skates, FFSC members usually go to Phoenix to be fitted by a professional skate technician. See the Links page for contact information and Web sites.
Other skating items such as dresses and costumes, skate bags, and accessories can be bought from catalogs or on line. An excellent place to sell or buy used skating equipment on line is MySkatingMall.com. When an FFSC member buys or sells something on MySkatingNall.com, FFSC gets a portion of the proceeds.
FFSC buys ice time from the City of Flagstaff to hold freestyle (figure skating) sessions for our members. The club charges our membership to use the ice in order to cover our costs. Skaters use ice time to have lessons with their coach and to practice their skills when not in lessons. See the Club Ice page for the current schedule and more information. Senior members can also practice figure skating on the public adult sessions offered by the ice rink. See the Jay Lively Ice Arena Web site for the current schedule.
Yes- see the Club Ice page for the details.