The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club
has been promoting the sport of figure skating
— both recreationally and competitively —
for nearly 50 years.
CLUB NEWS & INFORMATION
WHO CAN JOIN?
Skaters who love to skate & perform!
Skaters must have passed Pre-Preliminary skating skillls.
DATES AND DETAILS
Saturday, Sept. 26th-
Dec. 19th 10:15 - 11:15 AM
Program fee of $400 includes 12 one-hour practice sessions.
COACHED BY: WAYNE HUSSEY
Veteran ice dancer & principal Disney on Ice performer (6 years) with over 40 years of experience dedicated to coaching singles, ice dance & synchronized skating teams.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
for more information contact Andra Risch at (509) 308-2982 or
Wayne Hussey at (516) 313 - 0156
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Skaters should be able to crossovers in both directions &
a moving forward to backward turn.
DATES
Sept. 26 - SAT, Dec. 19
10:15 - 11:15AM
(No class on Nov, 28
DETAILS
Program fee of $200 includes 12 one-hour practice
sessions & holiday exhibition performance.
Upcoming SSFSC Board Meeting Dates
December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026
Tests Passed
Congratulations to the following skaters who passed their recent tests!
Tests Passed 2025-2026 Season
Mallory Sinel, Bronze Skating Skills | Kaelyn Phillips, Preliminary Skating Skills
Leah Smith, Preliminary Skating Skills | Arissa Gillani, Silver Skating Skills
Michele Wyse, Adult Bronze Skating Skills 21+ | Rebecca Barry, Silver Singles
Rayne Blackman, Bronze Singles | Vanessa Coleman, Silver Singles
Mallory Sinel, Pre-Preliminary Singles | Dagny Walsh, Pre-Gold Skating Skills
Lola Day, Pre-Silver Skating Skills | Takako Hirokawa, Gold Standard Solo Free Dance
Nora Birge, Pre-Preliminary Singles | Gretchen Gowan, Rhythm Blues (Follow Partnered)
Gretchen Gowan, Canasta Tango (Follow Partnered)
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club (SSFSC) membership runs on an annual basis from July 1 to June 30.
SSFSC is affiliated with the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) — a national organization that provides opportunities for skaters to compete, test, and participate in other sanctioned events. When a skater joins SSFSC, they may also pay an additional fee to become a member of US Figure Skating. USFS membership needs to be renewed annually, but transfers with the skater no matter what club they belong to in the future.
Skaters with current SSFSC club memberships enjoy discounts on entry fees to Club-hosted exhibitions, competitions & tests, as well as participation in Club activities and events.
2026-2027 SSFSC BOARD
SSFSC is managed by our volunteer Board of Trustees. If you have any questions or concerns,
or would like to participate, please contact us at saratogafsc@gmail.com
BOARD
Michelle Merola | President
Andra Risch | Vice President
Amanda Shelburne | Treasurer
Meghan Partridge | Secretary
MEMBERS
Bethany Buck | Kelsey Clechenko | Takako Hirokawa