named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Freestyle Ice
Ice time sessions for skaters at USFSA Pre-preliminary level and above to practice routines and skills, available on weekends from October to March.
Garren Competition
Annual event offering winter session skaters the opportunity to compete, with additional lessons available to prepare participants.
Holiday Happiness Ice Show
Annual December showcase where fall session skaters perform group routines, providing performance experience in a festive setting.
Learn to Skate USA
Group lessons for skaters ages 3-adult, focusing on foundational skating skills with 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice per session.
Private Lessons - Freestyle
One-on-one coaching with USFSA-qualified professionals for skaters advancing beyond group lessons or preparing for competitions and testing.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 8 activities
- Administer U.S. Figure Skating test and competition opportunitiesFacilitates member participation in U.S. Figure Skating-sponsored test sessions and sanctioned events, including qualifying competitions; administers skills and dance tests, processes test credit paperwork within 30 days, and has transitioned from the 6.0 system to the Component Judging System (CJS) effective July 1, 2026, with educational support for skaters and coaches.
- Host freestyle ice sessions for practice and trainingProvides freestyle ice time on Saturday afternoons from early October to mid-March (with potential extension) for skaters at USFSA Pre-preliminary level and above, including those in Learn to Skate programs receiving private lessons; sessions support routine practice, skill development, and private coaching, with designated ice areas for specific skills and rules against unauthorized videotaping.
- Operate Learn to Skate program for recreational skatersOffers a Learn to Skate program for ages 3-adult, covering US Figure Skating Basic Skills levels 1-6 with structured 30-minute group lessons followed by 30 minutes of practice ice; sessions run on specific dates, such as between October 4 and December 13, 2025, and include smaller class sizes with a maximum of 10 skaters per beginner group.
- Organize annual figure skating events and performancesHosts the annual Garren competition for winter session skaters, produces the December Holiday Happiness ice show, and organizes skater performances at community events such as the RPI Women’s Hockey Game halftime, Empire Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony, and other public showcases.
- Promote and develop figure skating in the Capital RegionContinues to promote figure skating as a recreational and competitive activity in New York's Capital Region, building on a history that includes founding the club in 1947, achieving probationary and full USFSA membership, establishing a Junior Division, hosting sectional and sub-sectional championships, and maintaining active programming for over 75 years.
- Provide U.S. Figure Skating membership benefits and servicesOffers members reduced U.S. Figure Skating membership fees (half the rate for unaffiliated individuals), individually numbered membership cards, subscription to SKATING magazine, access to sports accident insurance, and discounts from corporate partners.
- Provide private figure skating lessons and coachingOffers private figure skating instruction with experienced coaching professionals for skaters at all levels, from beginner to Senior, to support skill development, testing, and competition preparation.
- Support competitive skater development and representationCoaches and supports skaters in competitive programs, enabling participation in regional, sectional, and national events; recognizes achievement through certificates for test passage or placements, and has coached skaters to gold medals in events such as the Mohawk Valley Classic, HMFSC Garren, and Empire State Winter Games.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$54K97%
Investment income$1K3%
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expenses
Total expenses$50K
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balance sheet
Total assets$60K
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Net assets$60K
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +49.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- BARBARA HAMMOND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Albany County Hockey Facility Partner — Hosts freestyle ice sessions; information for the 2026-2027 season to be released in September.
- Bethlehem Area YMCA Ice Rink Partner — Listed as a regional ice rink where skaters may practice.
- Capital Arena in Clifton Park Partner — Listed as a regional ice rink where skaters may practice.
- Learn to Skate USA Network — Member of the Learn to Skate USA national network, following its curriculum and standards.
- Play it Again Sports Latham Partner — Recommended vendor for purchasing skates.
- RPI Government — Requires members and guests to stay on the “Visitor” side of the building at RPI.
- RPI Houston Field House Partner — Hosts freestyle ice sessions; sessions are subject to scheduling changes at this facility.
- RPI Women’s Hockey Partner — Collaborates on hosting figure skating performances during halftime showcases.
- Schenectady County Ice Rink Partner — Listed as a regional ice rink where skaters may practice.
- U.S. Figure Skating Network — Member organization affiliated with U.S. Figure Skating, enabling access to sanctioned events, tests, and insurance
- USFSA Government — Requires USFSA membership for all skaters and uses USFSA-qualified instructors and testing levels.
- USFSA Government — Requires skaters and coaches to hold valid USFSA memberships for participation in freestyle sessions.
- United States Figure Skating Association Network — Member organization of the United States Figure Skating Association since 1951.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Multidisciplinary Engagement to Broaden Participationmethodology: multi-discipline skating developmentBy offering instruction and programming across multiple skating disciplines—including free skating, ice dancing, and figure skating—the club increases opportunities for diverse interests and skill expression, thereby boosting recruitment, retention, and inclusive participation.
- Standardized Instruction Through Qualified Coachesmethodology: qualified-instructor-modelBy employing USFSA-qualified instructors and adhering to national safety and judging standards, the club ensures consistent, safe, and credible skill development across all programs, because standardized instruction improves learning outcomes, competitive readiness, and organizational accountability.
- Structured, Curriculum-Based Skill Developmentmethodology: learn-to-skate-curriculumBy following the Learn to Skate USA curriculum and grouping skaters by ability, the club provides progressive, standardized instruction that builds foundational skills and supports long-term participation in figure skating, because structured progression increases safety, retention, and measurable skill gains.