Become a SSC Member
Membership for 2024-2025 is open now!
Go to EntryEeze.com to Renew or Apply!
Go to EntryEeze.com to Renew or Apply!
How to Join SSC:
Seattle Skating Club membership renewal for 2024-2025 skating year is open.
Please visit https://comp.entryeeze.com/Membership/Welcome.aspx?cid=19 to apply for SSC membership.
Questions, just contact us!
Membership Benefits:
How is SSC Affiliated with U.S. Figure Skating?
Membership in Seattle Skating club includes membership in U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating is the governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. USFS Provides the only sanctioned path to Regional, Sectional, National and International competitions. U.S. Figure Skating provides both competitive and recreational skating in all disciplines, including singles skating, pairs skating, ice dancing, synchronized and theatrical skating. Many skaters take their first steps with our Learn to Skate program, but some opt to start directly with a Coach and fast track their development in the sport (see our Coaches page for information). Beyond Learn to Skate, USFS defines a series of developmental levels for it skaters. SSC hosts test sessions several times a year to support skaters in their continued growth in the sport.
Why join SSC?
Most skaters become club members to feel part of a skating community, to skate competitively - although that is definitely not a requirement, become more active in the sport and to participate in club activities. To take USFS test levels, vote in Seattle Skating Club elections, participate on our Board and receive discounted SSC Member pricing for Test sessions hosted by SSC.
When should my skater join SSC?
Any time is a great time to join SSC! Our members range in age from 2 to 80+ years old. If your skater is ready to progress to private lessons or take skating tests, then you will want to join SSC. We offer Basic Skills memberships for skaters who have not started testing. The Basic Skills Membership covers your LTS dues and gives your child free access to all of the SSC Parties, Events and they can skate in our club ice sessions. We offer full competitive memberships for skaters who are testing. When you are transitioning from Basic Skills to full competitive memberships, we have an introductory membership just for you!
What type of memberships do you offer?
BASIC SKILLS - LTS MEMBERSHIP ($25)
ASPIRE (ADP) JR | SR MEMBERSHIP ($100)
ASPIRE (ADP) 18+ MEMBERSHIP ($100)
INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP ($55)
INTRODUCTORY JR/SR ($100)
INTRODUCTORY FAMILY ($120)
18 FULL COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIP ($130)
JR/SR FULL COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIP ($170)
FULL COMPETITIVE FAMILY PACKAGE ($240)
COLLEGIATE MEMBERSHIP ($130)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ($100)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ($60)
ADULT (FRIENDS & FANS) MEMBERSHIP ($70)
FAQs:
Why does an adult member have to join with a skater under the age of 18?
Good question! SSC has in its bylaws that every skater under the age of 18 must have an adult parent or guardian join with them in full membership. The reasons for this is two fold. First, as a non-profit in the State of Washington, we take seriously our responsibilities in ensuring that we operate as a legal non-profit. We must have a Board of Directors and a membership that can vote on club matters, elections, etc. These are adult roles and as such, we must have adult members. In order to give our parents a voice in our club, it is a necessity that they become members. Secondly, each USFS club is entitled to send delegates, based on their total number of members, to the annual, national meeting of U.S. Figure Skating - called Governing Council. At Governing Council, decisions are made that affect the operation of figure skating in this country. Voting delegates must be adults and must be club members.
I am confused with all these acronyms and people. What is the difference between SSC, WISA and the rinks?
SSC, the Seattle Skating Club, sponsors and obtains sanctions for club activities, test sessions and competitions. WISA, the Washington Ice Skating Association, manages the rinks, the Summer school program, the off-ice classes and all free style sessions. The "rink" or WISA programs are overseen by a WISA-employed General Manager.
Please visit https://comp.entryeeze.com/Membership/Welcome.aspx?cid=19 to apply for SSC membership.
Questions, just contact us!
Membership Benefits:
- Official USFS Membership Card
- Subscription to SKATING Magazine, the official magazine of US Figure Skating
- USFS competition eligibility
- Eligible to purchase and wear Seattle Skating Club Jackets
- Eligibility to apply for Volunteer & Excellence Scholarship
- Participation in discounted 'Club Ice'
- Participation in club events
- Participation in SSC test sessions with member fee rate
- Priority registration in club hosted seminars
- Be part of the most prestigious and oldest skating club in the Pacific NW.
How is SSC Affiliated with U.S. Figure Skating?
Membership in Seattle Skating club includes membership in U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating is the governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. USFS Provides the only sanctioned path to Regional, Sectional, National and International competitions. U.S. Figure Skating provides both competitive and recreational skating in all disciplines, including singles skating, pairs skating, ice dancing, synchronized and theatrical skating. Many skaters take their first steps with our Learn to Skate program, but some opt to start directly with a Coach and fast track their development in the sport (see our Coaches page for information). Beyond Learn to Skate, USFS defines a series of developmental levels for it skaters. SSC hosts test sessions several times a year to support skaters in their continued growth in the sport.
Why join SSC?
Most skaters become club members to feel part of a skating community, to skate competitively - although that is definitely not a requirement, become more active in the sport and to participate in club activities. To take USFS test levels, vote in Seattle Skating Club elections, participate on our Board and receive discounted SSC Member pricing for Test sessions hosted by SSC.
When should my skater join SSC?
Any time is a great time to join SSC! Our members range in age from 2 to 80+ years old. If your skater is ready to progress to private lessons or take skating tests, then you will want to join SSC. We offer Basic Skills memberships for skaters who have not started testing. The Basic Skills Membership covers your LTS dues and gives your child free access to all of the SSC Parties, Events and they can skate in our club ice sessions. We offer full competitive memberships for skaters who are testing. When you are transitioning from Basic Skills to full competitive memberships, we have an introductory membership just for you!
What type of memberships do you offer?
BASIC SKILLS - LTS MEMBERSHIP ($25)
- This membership entitles your "Learn to Skate" skater to have all the benefits of membership in SSC including: discounts in Freestyle Ice (needed for private lessons), Fun Parties (for example: Summer BBQ, Pool Parties, and Halloween Party).
- Membership is required to participate in our Holiday Show, which will have costumes, spotlights and group numbers. SSC Basic Skills Members may also wear SSC Club Skating Jackets.
- DO NOT purchase this membership if your skater will be testing this year. Testing skaters must have either an Aspire Membership, Introductory Membership or a Full Competitive Membership.
ASPIRE (ADP) JR | SR MEMBERSHIP ($100)
- This membership is for a skater under the age of 18, who skates at the Aspire Level and/or who participates in ADP level classes. This membership requires that the under-18 skater have an adult guardian on their account. This membership provides all the benefits of membership in SSC, including: discounts in Freestyle Ice (needed for private lessons), Fun Parties (for example: Summer BBQ, Pool Parties, and Halloween Party).
- Membership is required to participate in our Holiday Show, which will have costumes, spotlights and group numbers. SSC Aspire Members may also wear SSC Club Skating Jackets.
- Aspire membership covers membership for skaters who have finished Basic 6 and are participating in the Advanced Development Program (ADP). With the Aspire membership, skaters can plan to take their first rung of USFS tests during this membership year. Please check with your coach to make sure this is the correct membership for you.
ASPIRE (ADP) 18+ MEMBERSHIP ($100)
- This membership is for a skater aged 18+, who skates at the Aspire Level and/or participates in ADP level classes. This membership includes: discounts in Freestyle Ice (needed for private lessons), Fun Parties (for example: Summer BBQ, Pool Parties, and Halloween Party).
- Membership is required to participate in our Holiday Show, which will have costumes, spotlights and group numbers. SSC Aspire Members may also wear SSC Club Skating Jackets.
- Aspire membership covers membership for skaters who have finished Basic 6 and are participating in the Advanced Development Program (ADP). With the Aspire membership, skaters can plan to take their first rung USFS tests during this membership year. Please check with your coach to make sure this is the correct membership for you.
INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP ($55)
- The introductory membership is designed for new 18+ skaters who have never been full members of U.S. Figure Skating. Whether you are coming to full membership from basic skills, Aspire ADP, or as your first experience in skating, this initial, one-time only membership is offered at a significantly reduced rate.
- This membership provides you with all the benefits of a full competitive membership as outlined above.
- If your skater is under 18, please jump to INTRODUCTORY JR/SR.
INTRODUCTORY JR/SR ($100)
- The introductory membership is designed for new skaters under 18, who have never been full members of U.S. Figure Skating. Whether you are coming to full membership from basic skills, Aspire ADP, or as your first experience in skating, this initial, one-time only membership is offered at a significantly reduced rate.
- This membership provides you with all the benefits of a full competitive membership as outlined above. All members under 18 must have one parent join as the Second Family Member and this parent or guardian then becomes a voting member of SSC.
INTRODUCTORY FAMILY ($120)
- The Introductory Family Membership is designed for families with 2 or more skaters who have never been full members of U.S. Figure Skating, and their adults from the same household. Whether you are coming to full membership from Basic Skills, Aspire ADP, or as your first experience in skating, this initial, one-time only membership is offered at a significantly reduced rate.
- This membership provides you with all the benefits of a full competitive membership as outlined above. All members under 18 must have one parent join as the Second Family Member and this parent or guardian then becomes a voting member of SSC.
18 FULL COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIP ($130)
- This full competitive membership is for skaters 18+ and provides all the benefits you need for U.S. Figure Skating testing and competition. Benefits of this membership include:
- U.S. Figure Skating membership, which includes a subscription to Skating Magazine
- Club certification (signatures for entry) for all U.S. Figure Skating competitions
- Eligibility for U.S. Figure Skating testing in freestyle, moves in the field, pairs and dance
- First priority for space on SSC testing, Judges’ Critiques and Exhibitions.
- And all the other benefits listed on welcome page.
JR/SR FULL COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIP ($170)
- The JR/SR full competitive membership is for skaters under 18 and provides all the benefits you need for U.S. Figure Skating testing and competition. Benefits of this membership include:
- U.S. Figure Skating membership, which includes a subscription to Skating Magazine
- Club certification (signatures for entry) for all U.S. Figure Skating competitions
- Eligibility for U.S. Figure Skating testing in freestyle, moves in the field, pairs and dance
- First priority for space on SSC testing, Judges’ Critiques and Exhibitions.
- PLEASE NOTE, A PARENT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A "PARENT OF JR/SR" FOR THIS MEMBERSHIP.
FULL COMPETITIVE FAMILY PACKAGE ($240)
- The Full Competitive Family Package membership is for families with 2+ skaters under 18, and their adults, from the same household. This membership provides all the benefits you need for U.S. Figure Skating testing and competition. Benefits of this membership include:
- U.S. Figure Skating membership, which includes a subscription to Skating Magazine
- Club certification (signatures for entry) for all U.S. Figure Skating competitions
- Eligibility for U.S. Figure Skating testing in freestyle, moves in the field, pairs and dance
- First priority for space on SSC testing, Judges’ Critiques and Exhibitions.
COLLEGIATE MEMBERSHIP ($130)
- The collegiate membership is a four-year full membership at a reduced rate for college-enrolled members.
- Skaters can exercise this option only once in their skating careers and can apply any time they are enrolled in college, not just their freshman year.
- Skaters receive the same privileges as a full competitive member and if under 18 years of age, do not need an adult to join as a 2nd family member.
- THIS MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO SKATERS WHO WERE MEMBERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY FULL MEMBERS OF SSC.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ($100)
- This is the membership for our staff coaches, those who derive an income from skating and teach private students.
- Coaches, you MUST go through U.S. Figure Skating coach Compliance process and become safe sport compliant before you apply to the club for membership.
- Coaches are required to fulfill 5 mandatory volunteer hours as well.
- To initiate the process of becoming a staff coach, reach out to Steve Baker, our skating director.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ($60)
- This membership is for members who are active members of another Home Club or are independent members of U.S., Figure Skating.
- Associate membership allows other club members to test at SSC test sessions at member rates. Be sure to indicate clearly your home club on the first page of the application.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE INCLUSION INTO CLUB ACTIVITIES EXCEPT FOR TEST SESSIONS. OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL BE OFFERED TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AS SPACE ALLOWS AND AS APPROVED BY SSC BOARD.
ADULT (FRIENDS & FANS) MEMBERSHIP ($70)
- This is a non-skating membership, and designed for adults who no longer skate, test or compete, or are friends and fans of skaters.
- This membership category covers those who would like the U.S. Figure Skating membership and affiliation with SSC, but are not covered by other membership categories. This includes, but is not limited to Officials, relatives or other family members of skaters, age 18 or over, past and continuing board members, skaters who no longer compete but wish to remain in touch with skating and other friends of the Seattle Skating Club.
FAQs:
Why does an adult member have to join with a skater under the age of 18?
Good question! SSC has in its bylaws that every skater under the age of 18 must have an adult parent or guardian join with them in full membership. The reasons for this is two fold. First, as a non-profit in the State of Washington, we take seriously our responsibilities in ensuring that we operate as a legal non-profit. We must have a Board of Directors and a membership that can vote on club matters, elections, etc. These are adult roles and as such, we must have adult members. In order to give our parents a voice in our club, it is a necessity that they become members. Secondly, each USFS club is entitled to send delegates, based on their total number of members, to the annual, national meeting of U.S. Figure Skating - called Governing Council. At Governing Council, decisions are made that affect the operation of figure skating in this country. Voting delegates must be adults and must be club members.
I am confused with all these acronyms and people. What is the difference between SSC, WISA and the rinks?
SSC, the Seattle Skating Club, sponsors and obtains sanctions for club activities, test sessions and competitions. WISA, the Washington Ice Skating Association, manages the rinks, the Summer school program, the off-ice classes and all free style sessions. The "rink" or WISA programs are overseen by a WISA-employed General Manager.
Questions about Membership?
Interested in an SSC Club Jacket?
Interested in an SSC Club Jacket?
Contact Carrie Engbert @ [email protected] for more information.
