About Us
Philosophy:
Rochester Figure Skating Club (RFSC) is a community-based club and its success is a reflection of our dedicated skaters, volunteers and coaches.
The RFSC mission is to foster, promote, improve and encourage the sport of figure skating among youth under 18 years of age in the State of Minnesota. The RFSC will encourage and facilitate youth participation in regional, sectional, national and international figure skating competitions. The RFSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, gender or national origin.
RFSC strives to provide a positive experience for skaters and coaches who have the desire and commitment to excel in the field of skating. Our goal is to make it fun and instill in our young skaters a lifelong passion for the sport.
The Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As an affiliate of U.S. Figure Skating we offer a variety of classes and programs for those just learning to skate–children and adults–as well as those interested in competitive, artistic, team, or casual skating. We also offer hockey skating classes and classes for skaters with learning disabilities. Skaters advance from this program to our contract skating programs.
Rochester Figure Skating Club is an “Excellence on Ice” skating club, as designated by the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). This is a national recognition as a progressive training facility dedicated to excellence in coaching both on and off the ice.
History:
| 1930 | Skating on outdoor rinks was a popular pastime |
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| 1935 | A group formed and applied to the US Figure Skating Association for membership |
| 1938 | Mayo Civic Auditorium was built and included an ice arena |
| 1939 | Rochester Figure Skating Club was officially organized and accepted into membership by the US Figure Skating Association. |
| 1940 | First Annual Ice Show. |
| 1947 | First Judges School was held in Rochester. |
| 1948 | The Midwestern Figure Skating Competition was held in Rochester. |
| 1954 | Marilyn Prickman became the first RFSC Skater to qualify as a gold medalist. |
| 1957 | The club sponsored adult “Skate for fun” groups. |
| 1950-1960 | Club Professionals included Marianne McMillian, Winnie Silverthrone, Helen Uhl Black and Dick Vraa. |
| 1962 | RFSC hosted the Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships. |
| 1968 | The club membership was over 400. |
| 1963 | The first competitive skating team was formed. |
| 1975 | RFSC moved to the Rec Center. |
| 1987 | The first Club sponsored competition was held. Hiawathaland has been held annually ever since. |
| 1989 | RFSC hosted the 1990 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships. |
| 1995 | Marked the formation of the Rhythm and Blades synchronized skating team, placing first in the intermediate level at the Eau Claire Competition. |
| 2011 | RFSC hosted the 2011 Midwestern & Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Championships. |
| 2016 | RFSC hosted the 2017 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships. |