Columbus Figure Skating Club

On October 15, 2024 the CFSC Board approved revisions to the Guest Skater Policy.

Policy Revisions (effective November 1, 2024)

• Effective November 1, 2024, local skaters who are not Members of the Columbus Figure Skating Club will be prohibited from skating on CFSC Club Ice sessions. This represents a discontinuation of the former policy permitting local skaters and those considering Membership in the Columbus Figure Skating Club to skate on as many as three Club Ice sessions as a “Guest Skater.” Skaters who have not yet utilized the three “Guest Visits” permitted by the previous policy may continue to skate on Club Ice a maximum of three times through November 1. As always, our intention is never to impose superfluous challenges on our valued coaches but rather to further a superlative commitment to the safety of our skating community and our skating environment.
• In a return to foundational CFSC policy, a “Guest Skater” shall henceforth be defined as a skater living farther than 50 miles from the OSU Ice Rink. Eligible non-local Guest Skaters may attend a Club Ice session once per season. Should a non-local Guest Skater wish to attend Club Ice more frequently than the one-session-per-season allowance, the Guest Skater will be obliged to purchase a Non-Home Club Membership. Membership in the Columbus Figure Skating Club will be mandatory for any skater who regularly attends, or intends to regularly attend, Club Ice sessions. Compulsory Non-Home Club Membership will thus be required for skaters including, but not limited to, non-local students attending school in the Columbus area as well as members of other Clubs who may utilize CFSC Club Ice regularly on weekends and/or when ice is not available at other local rinks.
• Prior to attending a Club Ice session, prospective non-local Guest Skaters aspiring to skate on Club Ice must email the Ice Chair (cfscice@gmail.com) to complete the CFSC Club Ice Waiver and present proof of current USFS Membership. The Ice Chair, in concert with the Board of Directors, will convey eligibility decisions to petitioning parties. Only upon approval, granted and communicated by the Ice Chair, shall a non-local Guest Skater be permitted to utilize Club Ice.
• Because special circumstances may arise, please be aware and assured that the CFSC Board may grant exceptions to the Guest Skater Policy at its discretion.

Please also be assured that this reassessment of the CFSC Guest Skater Policy is strictly motivated by the aim to enhance the safety of all members of the Columbus Figure Skating Club—skaters and coaches alike. Bear in mind, for instance, that non-Member skaters lack insurance coverage through USFS—a significant liability for our Club.

Moreover, we hope you recognize with us that, far from reflecting an intent to discourage other skaters from attending CFSC Club Ice, this policy revision more aptly reflects the strength and success of today’s Columbus Figure Skating Club. When initially implemented, the policy permitting non-Members to skate on up to three Club Ice sessions was envisioned as an attendance-boosting strategy. Now—with your support—Columbus Figure Skating Club boasts record turnouts for Club Ice sessions. In fact, for the past three years, all sessions have been robustly attended, and the 2024-2025 season marks our most active year yet! Amplified by the dedication and enthusiasm of our skaters and coaches, the Club’s attendance-boosting efforts have flourished—and the growth of CFSC is truly something worth celebrating!

Once again, the new Guest Skater Policy will go into effect on November 1 (affecting Club Ice sessions beginning on November 3).