Junior Academy Membership (JAM)

Officially known as Learn to Skate USA, this type of membership to USFS is offered either through a rink or under the umbrella of a USFS Club. At our rink, this is offered under the umbrella of CIFSC and known as Junior Academy Member (JAM) membership.

JAM Membership Includes:

• A progress tracking booklet and sport accident insurance

• Ability to compete at basic skills level competitions

• Participation in CIFSC sponsored events and use club ice.

• Note: JAM Membership does not allow eligibility for USFS Testing

USFS Membership

The following 3 types of membership are offered by USFS through a local club such as CIFSC. 

USFS Full Membership Includes:

• Certificates of accomplishment for passing proficiency tests and placing at U.S. Figure Skating qualifying events

• Ability to participate in all USFS sanctioned club sponsored events

• Test, compete in main stream competitions, use club ice, and vote for club elections (18 years or older)

• Sport accident insurance

• Note: A parent/guardian is required to be a member for a skater younger than 18 years and is called a subsequent member.

USFS Introductory Membership:

USFS offers a one-time first year “introductory” club membership at a reduced cost to help families learn about USFS. It includes the same rights and privileges as USFS Full Membership.

USFS Collegiate Membership:

This is a once in a lifetime four-year full membership at a reduced rate for college-aged members. It includes the same rights and privileges as USFS Full Membership.