Frederick Figure Skating Club : Links

Links

This page provides links to many useful resources: skating organizations from the international level through local clubs, followed by local rinks, and finally other skating websites of interest. There are a lot of links here, so please be sure to scroll all the way through -- some of the most informative resources are at the bottom of the page!

Skating Organizations

International & National Governing Bodies

Ice Skating Institute (ISI)
International Skating Union (ISU)
US Figure Skating (USFS)
	On the Figure Skater's Website, Don Korte has posted an article explaining the roles of each of these organizations and how they relate to one another: Figure Skating Associations

USFS Affiliated Organizations

Icenetwork.com: the source for official results and video; a subsidiary of USFS

Professional Skaters Association (PSA): the official coaches education, certification, and training program for USFS

Local Skating Association

Capital Regional Council (CRC): an association of USFS member clubs from MD, VA, and DC.
Hosts two annual competitions: "CRC Figure Skating Competition" and "Cherry Blossom"

Local Skating Clubs

The following figure skating clubs are affiliated with rinks within a 2-3 hour drive of Frederick, Maryland.
Only clubs with websites are listed. For a complete list of clubs go to USFS "Find a Club".
Test dates are listed as a courtesy but are subject to change; please contact individual clubs for the most accurate information. Most test applications must be received at least 2 weeks in advance. Applications can be found online at individual club websites; please follow the instructions of the host club carefully.

Maryland Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events

Baltimore Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Chesapeake Open" competition
Bowie Figure Skating Club
	Tests: Aug 18, 2008
Chesapeake Figure Skating Club
	Tests: Sep 8, 2008
Columbia Figure Skating Club
	Tests: Aug 29, 2008; Nov 7, 2008; Jan 9, 2009; Feb 20, 2009; May 1, 2009 Hosts annual "Chesapeake Open" competition
Frederick Figure Skating Club
	Tests: Aug 24, 2008; Oct 5, 2008; Dec 7, 2008 Hosts annual "Harvest Invitational" competition
Gardens Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "May Day Open" competition
Ice Club of Baltimore
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information
Washington Figure Skating Club (multi-state club: MD, DC, and VA)
	Tests: Dates change often. Click here for information. Hosts annual "New Year's Adult Invitational" and "Edward G. Pickens Pro-Am Dance Classic" in addition to their club-only competitions.

Delaware Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events

Bay Country Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information
Skating Club of Wilmington
	Dance Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts two annual competitions: "Skate Wilmington" and "Autumn Skate"
University of Delaware Figure Skating Club
	Tests: Aug 22, 2008

Pennsylvania Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events

Hershey Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Hershey Open" competition
IceWorks Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Halloween Classic" and "Dance Classic"
Liberty Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Liberty Summer Competition"
Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society
	Tests: Nov 2, 2008; Dec 14, 2008; Feb 1, 2009; Mar 1, 2009; May 3, 2009; Jun 7, 2009; Jul 11, 2009 Hosts annual "Challenge Cup" competition
White Rose Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "White Rose Invitational" competition

Virginia Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events

Richmond Figure Skating Club
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Falling Leaves" competition
Skating Club of Northern Virginia
	Tests: As of Aug 18, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information

Local Skating Rinks

The following rinks are within a 2-3 hour drive of Frederick, Maryland.
Only indoor rinks with websites are listed. For a more comprehensive list of rinks go to ISI Rink Directory.

Maryland Skating Rinks

Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex Our club's secondary rink

Herbert Wells Ice Rink (seasonal)

Ice World

Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center (seasonal)

Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena (seasonal)

Northwest Family Sports Center Ice Rink