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About
Mission
To promote the growth and enjoyment of figure skating by supporting skater development, fostering community among skaters, hosting skating events and exhibitions, and advancing the mission of U.S. Figure Skating.
History
Established in 1962 by Carolyn and Bill Grimditch, the Skating Club of Florida is the oldest figure skating club in the state. For over 60 years, the club has fostered a legacy of excellence—from our beginnings in Fort Lauderdale to our current home at the Olympic-sized Palm Beach Ice Works.
Non-Profit Status
Since 2025
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, Jennifer Sabin
Co-Vice President, Jessica Merida
Co-Vice President, Kelly Burton
Secretary, Desmond Gallant
Treasurer, Isora Lopez-Sherman
Board Member, Kirby O'SuchSkating Director of PBIW, Martine De La Torre
Coach Liaison, Ashley Couture
Test Chair, Ashley CoutureCOMMITTEES
Membership Chair, Kelly Burton
Social Media Chair, Kelly Burton
Volunteer Chairs, Kelly Burton & Ashley Couture
Event Design & Production Chair, Melinda Gallant
SafeSkate Chair, Isora Lopez-Sherman
Community Liaison & PR, Isora Lopez-Sherman
JUNIOR BOARD
President, Sydney Ovdiyenko
Vice-President, Sophie Sabin
Membership
Welcome to the Skating Club of Florida!
To Join or Renew, click on the EntryEeze Button.
Why join?
Freestyle Ice Discounts at Palm Beach Ice Works (PBIW): $6.80 per half-hour session using Blue Discount Tickets (non-members pay $15 per half-hour).
Club Access: Participate in club events, shows, skating tests at PBIW, and the annual banquet.
U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) Membership: Includes a Skating Magazine subscription, access to USFS-sanctioned competitions and testing, and secondary sports accident insurance. The USFS website is also a valuable resource for skaters of all levels. Visit https://usfigureskating.org/ for more information, or click the button above.
Donate & Shop
We invite you to support our next generation of athletes through donations or purchasing our Spirit Blanket Fundraiser. Your purchase provides warmth for our skaters and vital funds to help our members reach their competitive dreams on the ice. (The SCF jacket is through an outside vendor and is not part of our fundraiser. Click the button if you wish to purchase the jacket through them.)
Donations
Ways to Donate:
Pay with Zelle by scanning the QR code with your bank’s app or by locating your bank within Zelle. Send to [email protected] and include “donation” in the memo.
Pay with a major credit card through Stripe (a processing fee applies).
Contact our treasurer if you would like to submit a check.
Donations
Donations help support club events, testing opportunities, and programs for our skaters.
SCF Fundraiser Blanket
SCF Fundraiser Blanket
Support the club with our cozy Skating Club of Florida blanket — perfect for the rink!
Skating Club of Florida Jacket
The club jacket is worn by skaters as a symbol of club pride and is used to represent our club at skating events and competitions.
This button links to an outside vendor, Personaliteez, which sells and customizes jackets.
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Contact Information of the Officers/Chairs
Jennifer Sabin
Jess Merida
Kelly Burton
Isora Lopez-Sherman
Desmond Gallant
Kirby O'Such
Ashley Couture
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