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)
Want to join, but don't need the U.S. Figure Skating benefits?
Become a Friend of The Desert Figure Skating Club
Join us and be part of our community that wants to grow figure skating in the Coachella Valley. Friends enjoy insider access, exclusive discounts, and special member perks.
See Friend Benefits & Pricing →Please note that if you are in a Learn To Skate program (LTS), your membership number is the same, but there is a separate fee, currently $20. Visit the LTS website to learn more.
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 are so glad you are here. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or chasing a competitive dream, you are part of something special here in the Coachella Valley. We are committed to supporting our club with programs and services that our members' needs!
Benefits
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Full U.S. Figure Skating membership
As a U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned member club, TDFSC membership includes full USFS membership with all associated benefits:- ★ Subscription to Skating magazine
- ★ Coverage under U.S. Figure Skating's secondary sports accident insurance policy
- ★ Eligibility to test at U.S. Figure Skating-sponsored test sessions
- ★ Eligibility to compete at U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned events
- ★ Certificates of accomplishment for passing skill tests
- ★ Special offers and discounts from U.S. Figure Skating corporate partners, plus savings at the official online store, The Edge
- ★ Access to program-specific education and webinars
- ★ New members get a 25% welcome discount on a 20x Freestyle punch pass, SK8 Academy enrollment, or 20x Public Skate punch pass at the rink; renewing members receive 15% off one of these each year *
- ★ Priority access to club events, including early registration for showcases, competitions, and holiday shows, plus invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences like meet-the-skaters receptions and pre-show warmup viewing
- ★ Discounted tickets to club showcases, recitals, and competitions, for you and a guest
- ★ Club newsletter and regular updates on skater achievements, upcoming events, and community impact
- ★ Club voting rights for adult members as described in the bylaws, plus an advisory voice through member surveys and town halls
- ★ Exclusive access to order a personalized club jacket, plus 15% off club merchandise (excluding jackets)
- ★ Local business discounts from our sponsors (coming soon)
- ★ Eligibility for financial support through the TDFSC Competitive Awards Program for qualifying competitions, and the chance to represent The Desert Figure Skating Club at regional, sectional, and national events
* Offer must be claimed within 14 days of receiving email confirmation. Limit one discounted item per membership year. Non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, or applied to passes already purchased.
Membership Fees
New to U.S. Figure Skating club membership? You and family members qualify for a discounted membership for your first year.
Not new to U.S. Figure Skating but new to our club? You and family members qualify for a discounted membership for your first year with us.
Renewing your membership with our club.
Up to four (4) family members.
Your home club is another U.S. Figure Skating club and you'd like to join TDFSC as your second club.
TDFSC is your home club.
TDFSC is your second club.
2026-27 Member Application
Membership year runs from
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
If you have any questions or experience issues with the membership application or payment portal, please send an email to membership@thedesertfigureskatingclub.com.
