Membership

Whether you are a first-time skater, a competitor, parent, coach, have been skating for many years or a non-skating supporter, The Desert Figure Skating Club (TDFSC) welcomes you.

When you join TDFSC, you also become a member of U.S. Figure Skating.  Membership allows skaters to take U.S. Figure Skating tests and compete in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions. Members may also participate in TDFSC functions and events. (See benefits list below)

The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the following year.

TDFSC accepts new members year-round, however, no discounts are given for mid-year registration. All members must agree to abide by U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe guidelines.

We thank club members and their families for supporting TDFSC.  We are committed to supporting our club with programs and services that meet the specific needs of our members!

Benefits

• Subscription to Skating Magazine
• Introductory membership to transition from Aspire/Bridge Programs
• Test at U.S. Figure Skating-sponsored test sessions
• Compete at U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned events
• Certificates of accomplishment for passing proficiency tests and placing at U.S. Figure Skating qualifying events
• Coverage under U.S. Figure Skating’s sports accident insurance policy
• Special offers and discounts from U.S. Figure Skating corporate partners
• Participate in U.S. Figure Skating qualifying events
• Represent The Desert Figure Skating Club (TDFSC) at regional, sectional, and national events
• TDFSC Competitive Awards Program to support Qualifying Competitors
• Opportunity to become a member of the U.S., World or Olympic Figure Skating Team
• Individually numbered TDFSC/ U.S. Figure Skating membership card
• Very affordable dues

Membership Fees

Introductory Membership – if you are new to U.S. Figure Skating club membership, you and family members qualify for a discounted membership for your first year:

• • • First Family Member $55
    • Subsequent Family Member $50

New Members – if you are not new to U.S. Figure Skating club membership, but are new to our club, you and family members qualify for a discounted membership with us for your first year:

• • • First Family Member $77
    • Subsequent Family Member $40

Renewing Members – if you are renewing your membership with our club, the following membership fees apply for you and family members:

• • • First Family Member $90
    • Subsequent Family Member $50

Family Membership – Up to four (4) family members may join for $210

Coach Membership – $80

SECOND CLUB MEMBERSHIP

If your home club is another U.S. Figure Skating club and you would like to join TDFSC as your second club, the following fees apply:

• • • First Family Member $45
    • Subsequent Family Member $35

Coach as Second Club – $45

application (2024-25)

After you download and fill out the application, return it with a check payable to:
The Desert Figure Skating Club (TDFSC).

The Desert Figure Skating Club (TDFSC)
P.O. Box 13373 Palm Desert, CA 92255