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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 OrganizationsInternational & 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" |
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 May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Chesapeake Open" competition |
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| Bowie Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: May 21, 2008 | |
| Chesapeake Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Ice World Open Basic Skills and Beyond" competition |
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| Columbia Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: Jun 6, 2008 | |
| Frederick Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: May 18, 2008; Aug 24, 2008; Oct 5, 2008; Dec 7, 2008 Hosts annual "Harvest Invitational" competition |
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| Gardens Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "May Day Open" competition |
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| Ice Club of Baltimore (website down as of May 11, 2008) | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 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. |
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Delaware Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events
| Bay Country Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information | |
| Skating Club of Wilmington | |
| Dance Tests: May 18, 2008; Jul 8, 2008; Aug 12, 2008 Tests: May 15, 2008; Jul 10, 2008; Aug 14, 2008; Hosts two annual competitions: "Skate Wilmington" and "Autumn Skate" |
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| University of Delaware Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: Jun 20, 2008; Jul 18, 2008; Aug. 22, 2008 | |
Pennsylvania Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events
| Hershey Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Hershey Open" competition |
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| IceWorks Skating Club | |
| Tests: May 21, 2008; July 14, 2008 Hosts annual "Halloween Classic" and "Dance Classic" |
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| Liberty Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: May 16, 2008; Aug 8, 2008; Hosts annual "Liberty Summer Competition" |
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| Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society | |
| Tests: May 18, 2008; Jun 15, 2008; Jul 12, 2008; Aug 9, 2008
Hosts annual "Challenge Cup" competition |
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| White Rose Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "White Rose Invitational" competition |
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Virginia Skating Clubs / Upcoming Tests and Events
| Richmond Figure Skating Club | |
| Tests: As of May 11, 2008, future dates not listed online; contact host club for information Hosts annual "Falling Leaves" competition |
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| Skating Club of Northern Virginia | |
| Tests: May 12, 2008 | |
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
| Bowie Ice Arena |
| Cabin John Ice Rink |
| Capital Clubhouse |
| Columbia Ice Rink |
| Gardens Ice House |
| 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 |
| Piney Orchard Ice Rink |
| Reisterstown Sportsplex |
| Rockville Ice Arena |
| Skate Frederick Ice Sports & More Our club's primary rink |
| Talbot County Ice Arena |
| Tucker Road Ice Rink |
| Wheaton Ice Arena |
Delaware: Skating Rinks
| Centre Ice Rink at Delaware State Fair (seasonal) |
| (The) Pond Ice Arena |
| Skating Club of Wilmington |
| University of Delaware Ice Arenas (Fred Rust Ice Arena and Gold Ice Arena) |
District of Columbia Skating Rink
| Fort Dupont Skating Rink |
Pennsylvania Skating Rinks
Virginia Skating Rinks
| Ashburn Ice House |
| Fairfax Ice Arena |
| Fredericksburg Ice Park |
| Kettler Capitals Iceplex |
| Mount Vernon RECenter |
| Richmond Ice Zone |
| SkateNation Plus |
| SkateQuest-Prince William |
| SkateQuest-Reston |
| Figure Skater's Website |
| Golden Skate |
| Maryland Ice Skating |
| SkateWeb |
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Please send an e-mail to Frederick FSC Webmaster with updated information or to report dead links.
