Tidewater Figure Skating Club

The Tidewater Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting figure skating in Virginia. Founded in December 1972, the club aims to make figure skating accessible to everyone, irrespective of age or skill level[1][3].

History and Mission

Established over 50 years ago, the club is a proud member of the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS), adhering to the organization's standards of excellence. The Tidewater Figure Skating Club operates with a mission to foster inclusivity, support skaters of all abilities, and enhance the figure skating experience within the community[1].

Programs and Activities

The club offers a variety of programs designed to engage skaters at different levels. Key initiatives include:

• Learn to Skate Program: This program is available at multiple locations, such as Chilled Ponds Chesapeake and Chilled Ponds Yorktown, ensuring broader accessibility to potential skaters[1].
• Tidewater Skating Academy: The club's expanded presence through this academy allows it to serve a larger audience, providing structured skating instruction and skills development opportunities.
• Competitions and Teams: The club hosts competitions and supports synchronized skating, theater on ice, and production teams, contributing to a vibrant figure skating environment[3].

Governance

The Tidewater Figure Skating Club is governed by a board of directors responsible for managing club business in accordance with the organization's by-laws. The board oversees various aspects, including testing, membership, and competitions. By-laws were most recently updated in June 2022[4].

Locations

The club utilizes several ice rinks in the area:

• Chilled Ponds of Chesapeake
• Chilled Ponds of Yorktown
• Iceland of Hampton Roads

Non-Profit Status

Tidewater Figure Skating Club is recognized as a non-profit organization with an EIN (Employer Identification Number) of 546123012[5]. This status reflects the club's commitment to serving the community and promoting figure skating without profit motive.

[1] https://www.skatetidewater.org/about-us [2] https://www.threeriversfsc.org [3] https://www.skatetidewater.org [4] https://www.skatetidewater.org/board-and-governance [5] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/546123012