 
The Glens Falls Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization based at the Glens Falls Civic Center, sanctioned by the United States Figure Skating Association, whose purpose is to promote the sport of skating to children and adults of all skill levels and ages.
The skating season generally runs from September to April each year for approximately 20 weeks. Session fees are set at the beginning of each season and are based solely on the cost of providing the service. These costs include ice rental, professional fees, insurance, etc. Refunds are given for medical reasons only. Fund raising or assessment fees may be instituted as needed during the season. New members are always welcome. Fees will be pro-rated for members joining after the start of the season.
Skating Professionals not contracted with GFFSC may teach private lessons on
GFFSC ice without cost. Proof of
insurance, however, WILL be required, since non-contracted pros will not
necessarily be covered by GFFSC insurance.
Individual Membership = $50.00
All payments for programs and ice must be paid according to the dates
published at the time of registration. The balance of all session
payments must be mailed to: GFFSC PO Box 500 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Session payments will NOT be accepted at the rink this year. NO SKATERS will be permitted to skate until balances are paid in full.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing. Refunds will be given for medical reasons only.
All skaters must "check in" at the ice monitor's table before entering
the ice. Skaters who are "buying on" or receiving private lessons must
also check in.
No make-ups for missed lessons or ice time will be allowed. This pertains to all skaters.
Club Members may "buy" additional ice time during ice time scheduled
for their level. The buy-on rate for members is $15/hour and $10/half-hour.
Non-GFFSC members may also "buy on" sessions provided they are a USFSA member.
Insurance and Medical forms must be on file for all skaters before they take
the ice.
For all sessions, buy-ons will be permitted at the discretion of the
ice monitor, based on the number and level of
skaters on the ice.
SKATING LEVEL - Basic Skills 0 or Passed Basic 1 through 7 - can Buy-on during Basic Skill Sessions and Basic 8 & above for private lessons only. SKATING LEVEL - Basic 8 and All Higher Levels (Including Adults) - Can Buy-on during Basic 8 & above only.
Skaters may arrange private lessons by contacting a skating professional
directly. Pro fees for private lessons must be paid directly to the pro.
Credentials of the professionals are available upon request.
Interested advanced skaters will be serving as teaching assistants and
will be assigned to specific group lessons this year. When the skating
professional is absent and a substitute cannot be obtained, the skating
assistant, if appropriate, will teach the group lesson. Requirements
for advanced skaters who wish to assist are as follows:
Minimum Age: 12 / Freestyle Level Passed: Preliminary / Can Assist: Snowplow Sam Minimum Age: 14 / Freestyle Level Passed: Preliminary / Can Assist: Basic Minimum Age: 14 / Freestyle Level Passed: Juvenile or Higher / Can Assist: Freestyle, MIF
Adult groups will be scheduled
based on demand. We are currently offering an Adult Fun & Fitness
Program, in which all skaters must be at least 18 years of age.
Small group lessons in basic skating or ice dance are available for
adult sessions.
Skater's music may be on cassette or CD. The cassette or CD must be clearly
labeled with the skater's name. We strongly recommend that all skaters
have at least one duplicate copy of your CD or cassette. This year the
GFFSC will provide a CD and Tape Case in which skaters can keep a file copy
of their music right at the rink. The copies will be available for use
at any GFFSC session. GFFSC is NOT responsible for CDs, tapes or
cases EXCEPT those left in our file music case.
Each skater/family will have a mail folder at the ice monitor's table.
Each time you come to the rink, please check your folder for
announcements, upcoming events, etc.
Parents are encouraged to observe lessons and speak with the skating
professionals either before ice sessions or at the end of each day's
sessions. Just as we expect our skaters to conduct themselves
appropriately, we ask that parents serve as role models in the arena.
Parents should refrain from: yelling to their children when on the ice,
blocking the entrance/exit to the ice, going onto the ice, and/or
trying to speak to the skating professionals during lesson time.
Throughout the skating season, parents may be asked to fund-raise, monitor sessions, and assist with exhibitions or test sessions. Since the GFFSC is composed of a volunteer Board of Directors, support from parents is vital to the success of the organization and our events. The Board welcomes any comments or suggestions parents may have. A schedule of Board meetings will be published on the ice calendar, in the newsletter, and on the website. All club members are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of each meeting to bring specific issues/questions to the board.
During the year, GFFSC attempts to host at least one exhibition and one
test session. All skaters are encouraged to take part in the
exhibition. Test sessions are held for advanced skaters who are
progressing from pre-preliminary through senior levels. Participation
in test sessions is at the discretion of the skating professionals.
Competitions are held throughout the year at various locations throughout the region. Participation in these competitions is at the discretion of the skater, family and professional based on the skater's readiness for the event. Skaters who are planning to test or compete may need proof of good standing in our club in order to register. Skaters can contact Michelle Capron at 747-6571 to arrange for sign-offs. You may also email the form to michelle@glensfallsfigureskating.com or mail the form to 22 Maple Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839-2019. Please be sure to allow for plenty of time for forms to be signed and returned to you in time for your event.
Each
skater progresses at his/her own level during group lessons. As skaters
progress from one level to the next, they must demonstrate required
skills. Skaters must complete the basic skills program through Basic 8
before moving on to Freestyle or Pre-preliminary levels. At the
conclusion of Basic 8 group program, skaters may choose to move on to
the Freestyle group program or choose private lessons. Specific
requirements for each level of Basic Skills are outlined in the Basic Skills handbook.
Basic 1
Freeskate 1 Advanced skaters progress through the following levels by demonstrating required elements/skills at judged test sessions sanctioned by the USFSA. The advanced levels are as follows:
Pre-preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior
FREESTYLE
For
Basic Skills skaters, the following are recommended: Figure Skates,
Helmet, Gloves. Children should be dressed warmly with layers that can
be removed easily. Skating dresses are optional but if worn, should be
short enough not to drag on the ice when squatting, bending, etc.
Advanced skaters should wear attire practical for their level of
skating. Skating dresses are not required for practices but are
required for exhibitions, competitions and test sessions.
No standing, sitting, or lying on the ice. No stomping, kicking or dragging blades into the ice. No eating, drinking or use of profanity on the ice. Recognize that music will be played on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference will be given to those skaters in a private lesson up to a MAXIMUM of 3 times per 30 minutes regardless of the number of programs (freeskate or dance) a skater has. Skaters should NOT move their music ahead of another's without permission. Skaters should be courteous to each other, recognize that all skaters progress at different rates, and refrain from commenting on one another's skating skills. Skaters who fail to demonstrate proper ice etiquette will be asked to leave the ice at the discretion of the ice monitor.
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