Updated June 1, 2025

SCFSC membership includes eligibility for both SCFSC and United States Figure Skating (USFS) acknowledgments and awards as well as USFS scholarships and grants. Information regarding USFS scholarships, awards, and grants can be found here. 

 

SCFSC ANNUAL RECEPTION​

SCFSC honors Club members’ hard work and perseverance from the previous skating season (July 1st through June 30th) at an annual reception (most likely in August). During the annual reception, the following accomplishments are eligible for acknowledgment verbally during the reception presentation. 

 

We acknowledge the following:

o   Most LTS levels passed (data via Breslow Skating Director)

o    USFS Tests/Levels Passed in Each Category (data via SCFSC Test Chair)

o    Renaissance Skaters (those who test in multiple categories)

o    New Axel Club Members

o    Self-Reported Competition Participation

o    Self-Reported Progress (such as show participation, skating backwards)

o    National Qualifying Series Participation

o    Graduating Seniors

o    Gold Medal Status

o    Get Up Award

o    Above & Beyond Award

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USFS TESTS/LEVELS PASSED IN EACH CATEGORY

(Data via SCFSC Test Chair.)

There are five major categories of USFS skating levels/testing with Standard, Adult (21+/50+), and Adaptive/Skate United divisions listed below.

• Skating Skills 

  • Standard: 8 levels/8 tests

  • Adult: 8 levels/8 tests

  • Adaptive: 4 levels/4 tests

• Singles 

  • Standard: 8 levels/8 tests

  • Adult: 8 levels/8 tests

  • Adaptive: 4 levels/4 tests

• Pattern Dance 

  • Standard Solo and Partnered, Lead and Follow: 8 levels/34 tests

  • Adult Solo and Partnered, Lead and Follow: 8 levels/34 tests

• Free Dance 

  • Standard Solo and Partnered: 5 levels/5 tests

  • Adult Solo: 5 levels/5 tests

  • Adult Partnered: 4 levels/4 tests

  • United Solo and Partnered: 5 levels/5 tests

• Pairs 

  • Standard: 5 levels/5 tests 

  • Adult: 3 levels/3 tests

  • United: 5 levels/5 tests

 

AXEL CLUB

SCFSC offers multiple opportunities a year for skaters to have an axel jump formally approved for inclusion in the SCFSC Axel Club and USFS Axel Club. Upon admission to the SCFSC Axel Club, these skaters receive a certificate and pin, and their names are included in the display case at Breslow Hockey Center, the SCFSC home rink. SCFSC members with approved axels can then submit a request to USFS for inclusion in USFS Axel Club directory and receive recognition. Inductees with verified submissions may receive the following from USFS: an official USFS Axel Club membership certificate, a recognition gift, a listing on the Axel Club Hall of Fame page on Learn to Skate USA and USFS websites, and the opportunity to be featured in Axel Club marketing materials.

 

GOLD MEDAL STATUS

When a skater passes a final test in a USFS testing category, they earn the honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist.

 

GET UP CHAMPION

Get Up Champions is a peer-to-peer recognition program. All USFS members may nominate themselves or a fellow skater/club member for a Get Up Champion award. The Get Up campaign strives to recognize the grit, passion, and perseverance needed to Get Up in the rink and in life.

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ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD

The SCFSC board nominates and votes for this award, which is not necessarily an annual award.

This award is given to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the Club’s success.

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