Iron Mountain Skating Club

Membership Guide 2025–2026

Welcome to the Iron Mountain Skating Club (IMSC)! We are excited to begin another season and share several new features and updates with you. This guide outlines all programs, fees, volunteer requirements, and club policies.

📌 Please read this guide in full to understand changes for the 2025–2026 season and what to expect throughout the year.

⚠️ Important: All times and dates are subject to change. Families will be notified as early as possible of any schedule adjustments.

Term Calendar

(Subject to change depending on ice availability)

• Term 1: Wed. Oct 1 – Sun. Nov 10
• Term 2: Wed. Nov 13 – Sun. Dec 22
  • Holiday Break (no classes): Dec 23 – Jan 3rd
• Term 3: Sun. Jan 4 – Sun. Feb 16
  • No classes Feb 8 (MIO Competition)

Membership, Rates & Fees

Membership in IMSC is an annual obligation. All Learn to Skate, Basic Skills, and Freestyle Group Classes include a Basic Learn to Skate Annual Membership, which is required for all skaters using the ice at our facility.

Snowplow Sam (Ages 3–6)

Classes offered:

• Mondays, 5:45–6:30 pm
• Wednesdays, 5:45–6:15 pm

Basic Skills (Ages 7+)

Classes offered:

• Mondays, 5:45–6:30 pm
• Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm

Freestyle / Aspire Group Class

For skaters who have passed Basic Skills 6. Includes 45 minutes of instruction per week.

Classes offered:

• Sundays, 4:15–5:00 pm
• Wednesdays, 5:00–5:45 pm

 

Note: Skaters participating in testing, dance skills, or competing with the High School Team require a Full USFSA Membership. An add-on prorated membership is available.

Specialty Classes

All specialty classes require enrollment in a Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, or Freestyle class or purchase of a Learn to Skate Basic Membership ($25 annually).

Practice Ice / Private Lesson Ice

All skaters using practice/private ice must:

• Be members of Learn to Skate or USFSA.

Sold in weekly blocks. Skaters must sign in with the ice monitor each session.

Practice Ice Schedule:

SUNDAY

2:00 - 3:00 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON & PRACTICE ICE

3:30 - 4:00 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON ICE ONLY (1/2 SHEET)

5:00 - 5:45 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON & PRACTICE ICE

 

MONDAY

5:00 - 5:45 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON & PRACTICE ICE

6:30 - 7.00 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON & PRACTICE ICE

 

WEDNESDAY

5:45 - 6:15 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON ICE ONLY (1/2 SHEET)

7:00 - 7:45 PM - PAID PRIVATE LESSON & PRACTICE ICE

 

ALL PRACTICE ICE USERS MUST HAVE PURCHASED EITHER AN ICE PASS OR A WEEKLY ICE BLOCK.

Membership Options

Key Dates

• Holiday Skating Show: Dec 20, 2025
• Mountain Edge Classic & HS Team Competition: Nov 8, 2025
• Spring Ice Show: Mar 21–22, 2026
• Spring Show Practices: Begin after Term 3

Volunteer & Fundraising Requirements

Volunteer Hours

• First-year members: No volunteer or fundraising requirements.
• Snowplow Sam: 5 hours + 20 raffle tickets per skater (max 2 skaters/family).
• Basic Skills 1–6: 10 hours + 20 raffle tickets per skater (max 2 skaters/family).
• Freestyle 1+: 10 hours + 20 raffle tickets per skater (max 2 skaters/family).
• Spring Show participants: An Additional 3 volunteer hours per skater (max 6 hours/family). *Includes first year skaters.

Unfulfilled hours billed at $15/hr. Hours logged via Track it Forward.

Earn 2 hours by completing SafeSport training (background check reimbursed by the club).

Notes:

• All hours must be logged in Track It Forward.
• Unfulfilled hours billed at $15/hr (May 1).
• Families may earn 2 hours by completing SafeSport training (background check reimbursed).
• Junior Coaches (ages 12+) who volunteer 8+ hours may audition for a shared feature in the Spring Show. There is no guarantee skaters will earn a feature.
• For a fundraising alternate other than Hog Raffle Tickets please contact IMSC Board at [email protected]

Fundraising & Club Policies

Group Fundraising

Our annual ice costs exceed $35,000. Fundraising helps keep program fees affordable for all families. While the club may occasionally run fundraisers for a special item or event, our major fundraisers support ice and coaching fees.

• First-Year Families: Invited but not required to participate.
• Returning Families: Required to meet the fundraising minimum.

Mandatory Fundraising – 2025–2026

• Requirement: $208 per skater (20 raffle tickets).
• Family Cap: Maximum of 40 tickets (up to 2 skaters).
• Tickets: $10 each, distributed within the first two weeks of lessons.
• Prizes: Two winners will each receive ½ of a locally grown hog, processed and packaged.
• Sales: Skaters may sell tickets throughout the season or keep them.
• Raffle Drawing: March 2026 during the Spring Ice Show.
• For a fundraising alternate other than Hog Raffle Tickets please contact IMSC Board at [email protected]

Additional Fundraisers

• Optional: Mid-year Butter Braids fundraiser to help offset Holiday Expo & Spring Show expenses.
• Ongoing:
  • Returnable can drive (drop off at the rink)
  • Culver’s Make Your Meal Matter events
  • Tadych’s grocery bagging

Individual Fundraising

Families may also fundraise toward their own fees:

• Kwik Trip Gift Cards: % of proceeds credited directly to the skater’s account.
• Sponsorships: If funds raised exceed your balance due, the overage will be applied to the following year’s fees.

Skating Closet

The IMSC Skating Closet provides gently used skating gear for families.

• Donations: Skates, dresses, helmets, and accessories are welcome.
• Borrowing: Skaters may check out donated items for use during the season.
• Buying/Selling: Families may sell items through the closet.
  • Attach a completed tag to your item and place it in the For Sale section.
  • To purchase, use the attached envelope and pay the seller directly.
• Policy: Items left after a family exits the club will be considered a donation.

📩 Contact the Skating Closet Chairperson for access.

U.S. Figure Skating SafeSport Compliance

IMSC follows SafeSport policies to ensure a safe environment for all athletes.

• Who Must Comply: All board members, adult coaches, and volunteers with regular athlete contact.
• Requirements:
  • Successful completion of SafeSport Training Program
  • Background check with a “green light” result
• Parent Volunteers: Needed for locker room and hallway monitoring during the Spring Show. Background check fees will be reimbursed for parents who complete SafeSport training.
• Importing Training: If you have completed SafeSport training and NCSI background checks elsewhere, contact IMSC to import your credentials.

Two-Deep Communication Rule

All electronic communication between a minor athlete and an adult participant must include at least one additional adult (preferably a parent/guardian). This applies to both athlete-initiated and adult-initiated communication.

Learn to Skate USA (Snowplow Sam & Basic Skills 1–6)

Learn to Skate USA is the official U.S. Figure Skating program for beginning skaters.

• Snowplow Sam: Ages 3–6.
• Basic Skills 1–6: Ages 7+ (or younger skaters who have passed Snowplow Sam 4).

Program Goals:

• Provide a fun and safe skating experience
• Teach correct technique for foundational skills
• Develop coordination and balance
• Encourage fitness and confidence
• Make skating fun!

Membership Benefits (included in IMSC registration)

• Official membership card and number
• Basic Skills record book with stickers
• Sports accident insurance coverage
• Educational resources

Freestyle

Freestyle sessions are for skaters who have passed Basic Skills 6.

• Skaters direct their own practice and take private lessons with a coach.
• Beginner (Pre-Freeskate–Freeskate 5) and advanced (Freeskate 6+) levels are available.
• Details are posted on the IMSC website and bulletin board.

Private Coaching

Private lessons are available directly through club coaches.

• Lesson fees are paid directly to the coach.
• Skaters must hold an appropriate practice ice pass in addition to coaching fees.
• See the IMSC website for a full list of available coaches.

IMSC Senior Scholarship

Scholarship funding may be available for graduating seniors. Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years as a junior coach/coach with the club
• Minimum 2 years of IMSC membership
• Must have passed at least 2 USFSA tests

Ice Conduct & Etiquette

For the safety and respect of all skaters:

• Hair must be pulled back off the face.
• Gloves required, no jewelry, beads, food, gum, or drinks on ice.
• Skaters should be in motion while on the ice.
• Only skaters are allowed on the ice.
• Follow right-of-way and ice usage rules (posted at rink).

Skate Sharpening

• Available at the rink pro shop (check for cost and schedule).
• Note: Adjustable beginner skates cannot be sharpened and are not recommended for program use.

Annual Skating Shows

IMSC hosts two major shows each season:

• Holiday Show (December)
• Spring Show (March)

Shows allow skaters to showcase their skills. Participation is optional but requires an additional fee and mandatory volunteer time for participating families.

Holiday Show Guidelines

• Registration deadlines are firm — no late entries.
• Skaters must arrange their own coaching, choreography, costumes, and music.
• Music requirements:
  • Basic Skills: 1:00 ± 10 seconds
  • Freestyle: 1:30 ± 10 seconds
• Skaters may perform up to two numbers (only one solo).
• Solos reserved for Freestyle skaters and competing Basic Skills skaters.
• Groups/duets encouraged — practice ice or drop-ins may be used for preparation.

Spring Ice Show

Held annually in March with a new theme each year.

• Eligibility: Continuous enrollment in lessons from November through Term 3. All participants must be in good standing.
• Grouping: Based on the highest level passed at the time of registration OR coach recommendation
• Solos: Assigned by coach recommendation only.
• Opening Number: Reserved for advanced Freeskate 5+ skaters who have mastered required skills (loop, flip, lutz, camel spin, stag/split leap, change-foot spin, sit spin, preliminary moves).
• Additional numbers will be available for sign up based on club activity and skating levels...more to come! (You & Me, Competition, Dance, etc)

Disciplinary Code

To ensure a positive skating environment, IMSC follows a 3-step disciplinary process:

1. Verbal Reprimand – Skater removed from ice for the session.
2. Written Reprimand – Skater suspended for one week.
3. Termination – Membership terminated for the remainder of the season.

• Records of all incidents are kept on file.
• Steps reset after one year without incident.
• Appeals must be filed within 10 days of notification.

WEEKLY ICE SCHEDULE: (Subject to change)