Membership

All organizations have wonderful opportunities to offer as skaters (figure or hockey) progress in their skills.  As skaters advance, joining local skating organizations help to guide and educate families to the "skating world" (figure or hockey) at their own pace.  All memberships are for the entire skating/hockey season and renewed annually.

Beginning skaters, just starting out and signing up for basic badge levels; Snowplow Sam 1-4, Basic 1-2, Adult 1-2, or Hockey 1-4 through the Learn to Skate program register directly through the Ice Arena for their Learn to Skate USA membership (formerly USFS Basic Skills membership).

Skaters progressing to Basic 3 - 6 sign up directly through the Bowling Green Skating Club (BGSC) for their Learn to Skate USA membership.  Joining the BGSC at the Learn to Skate USA level gives skaters opportunities, both on and off the ice, to grow their interest in skating at their own pace, participate in additional classes, and partake in club events.  BGSC LTS USA membership does not require fundraising or volunteer hours.  However, it is encourage for participants to become involved!

Skaters advancing the to Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6 badges and test levels: Pre-Preliminary - Senior become full members of U.S. Figure Skating through the Bowling Green Skating Club.  The first year as a full member is at the introductory level.  Full members enjoy the benefits of participating in club events on and off the ice, additional programming/classes, the ability to begin testing at U.S. Figure Skating test sessions, and more.  Becoming a full member still allows skaters to participate at their own level of interest.  Full membership does not require fundraising or volunteer hours.  However, it is encourage for participants to become involved when they are ready!  If full membership is new to you please feel free to contact Laura Fischer (419.372.8686) for additional information.

Hockey players ready to play on a team join the Bowling Green Youth Hockey Association (BGYHA).  BGYHA offers house, travel and all-star teams ranging from IP (Instructional Program) through Bantam.  When your skater is ready to join a team contact a BGYH representative to learn more about what skill level and team is most appropriate.

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