Chicago Figure Skating Club

What Chicago Figure Skating Club does

The Chicago Figure Skating Club is a non-profit, member-based figure skating organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the State of Illinois on November 20, 1920. It is one of seven original charter members of the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Skating Union. The club is headquartered in the Chicagoland area (Park Ridge, IL) and operates as a volunteer-governed nonprofit under a Board of Directors that includes a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Directors.

The club offers a comprehensive suite of programs for skaters of all levels: the Learn to Skate Program in partnership with four area rinks (Glenview Ice Center, Oakton Ice Arena, Skatium Ice Arena, West Meadows Ice Arena); Freestyle and Moves in the Field training and test sessions (USFSA-credentialed); an Ice Dance Program with sessions at Skokie Skatium; the Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating Teams (formed in 1996 from the merger of the Jazz Babies and the Rolling Meadows Rockettes); and USFSA-sanctioned competition hosting, including the Chicago Open (co-hosted with Glenview Ice Arena since 1999). Members access ice surfaces at seven partner arenas across the Chicago metro: Northbrook Ice Arena, Skokie Skatium, Oakton Ice Arena, West Meadows Ice Arena, Glenview Ice Center, Buffalo Grove Twin Ice Forum, and Sports Complex.

Revenue is generated through annual membership fees (introductory membership at $25 for first-time full members, standard membership, and a four-year collegiate membership at $70), per-session ice fees ($20 walk-on, plus ice contracts and coupon books), and a small branded apparel store. A $2,000 annual Collegiate Scholarship Program targets retention of college-age members. All membership and test registrations are processed through the EntryEeze platform. The club has historically produced world-class competitors and Winter Olympian Medalists, and the Chicago Jazz synchronized teams have earned three national championships and a World medal (Junior Division, 2006).

Name

Chicago Figure Skating Club

Legal name

Chicago Figure Skating Club

Website

https://chicagofsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chicago Figure Skating Club is a non-profit, member-based figure skating organization founded in 1920 in the Chicagoland area, serving recreational and competitive skaters with Learn to Skate, freestyle, ice dance, synchronized team programs, and USFSA-sanctioned competitions across seven partner ice arenas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Figure Skating Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL), Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH)

Keywords

• Figure skating programs
• Ice skating instruction
• Synchronized skating teams
• Skating membership club
• Ice dance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Park Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The club generates revenue through annual membership fees. Types include introductory membership at $25 for first-time full members, standard membership, and collegiate membership at $70 for four years.
2. Ice Session Fees: Revenue from ice skating session fees including walk-on fees ($20 per session) and ice contract/coupon book purchases for regular season sessions.
3. Apparel Sales: Sale of branded club merchandise including t-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, headwear, and sweatshirts through the club's online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chicago Figure Skating Club is a non-profit member organization providing figure skating membership, ice time access at seven partner arenas across Chicagoland, USFSA-sanctioned test administration, and structured skating programs. Its offerings include Learn to Skate instruction for beginners, freestyle and moves-in-the-field testing, ice dance training and testing, and the flagship Chicago Jazz synchronized skating teams program. The club supports skaters of all levels from recreational to competitive and Olympians, and administers collegiate scholarships and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Chicago Figure Skating Club is a non-profit figure skating organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for skaters of all levels. The core offerings include the Learn to Skate Program (beginner lessons at partner rinks), Ice Dance Program (training and test sessions), Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating Teams (competitive synchronized team skating), Freestyle and Moves in the Field Sessions, and USFSA-Sanctioned Competitions. The club also provides Collegiate Scholarships to support members pursuing higher education while continuing skating. An apparel store offers branded merchandise. All programs operate under the umbrella of US Figure Skating (USFSA), with which the club holds charter member status since 1921.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chicago Jazz: Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating Teams - a synchronized skating team program that began in 1987 as the Jazz Babies, achieving national championships and world medals. The program includes ballet classes, on and off-ice conditioning, coaching in presentation and expression, nutrition counseling, and team building.

Products and services

• Annual Membership Annual membership for figure skaters of all ages, including introductory ($25 first-year), standard, and collegiate ($70 for four years) tiers. Membership provides access to club ice sessions, testing privileges, competition participation rights, USFSA affiliation benefits, and SKATING magazine subscription.
• Learn to Skate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 national championships and 1 World medal (Junior Division) achieved by Chicago Jazz synchronized team in 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating TeamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Jazz began in 1987 as Jazz Babies under Coach Lisa Darken with 22 skaters. Merged with Rolling Meadows Rockettes in 1996 to form Chicago Jazz Precision Ice Skating Club with 160+ skaters in 8 divisions. Has won national championships and World medals. Tryouts held late March through early April.
• United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFSA is the official governing body for figure skating in the United States, recognized by USOC and ISU. CFSC is a charter member (since 1921). USFSA provides programs, rules, test sessions, competitions, sports accident insurance, and SKATING magazine subscription for members.
• Skating Council of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFSC is a member of the Skating Council of Illinois. SCI hosted the 2004 and 2006 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships.
• Glenview Ice CentermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearn to Skate partner rink at 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, IL 60026. Part of Glenview Park District. Outstanding skating school serving recreational and competitive skaters.
• Oakton Ice ArenamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearn to Skate partner rink at 2800 West Oakton Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Part of Park Ridge Park District. Outstanding skating school serving recreational and competitive skaters.
• Skatium Ice ArenamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearn to Skate partner rink at 9340 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077. Part of Skokie Park District. Outstanding skating school serving recreational and competitive skaters.
• West Meadows Ice ArenamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearn to Skate partner rink at 3939 Winnetka Avenue, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Part of Rolling Meadows Park District. Outstanding skating school serving recreational and competitive skaters. Also hosts test sessions.
• Northbrook Ice ArenamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the club's primary ice session facilities. Provides ice surfaces for member skating sessions.
• Buffalo Grove Twin Ice ForummajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the club's ice session facilities providing ice surfaces for member skating sessions.
• EntryEezecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform used for membership registration and test session registration since 2018. All test registrations and memberships processed through EntryEeze website. No paper registrations accepted.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skating Club of Boston: Historic U.S. Figure Skating member club offering freestyle, ice dance, synchronized skating, test sessions, and competitions. Operates as a member-based amateur figure skating club with multi-rink partnerships, directly comparable to CFSC's structure and programs.
• The Skating Club of New York: Long-standing USFSA member club providing figure skating programs including Learn to Skate, freestyle, dance, and synchronized skating. Comparable as a non-profit, member-governed figure skating club with similar program breadth and competition-hosting role.
• Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society: One of the oldest figure skating organizations in the United States, USFSA-affiliated, offering freestyle, ice dance, synchronized, and Learn to Skate programs. Comparable as a heritage amateur figure skating club with multi-disciplinary programming.
• Los Angeles Figure Skating Club: USFSA-affiliated amateur figure skating club providing member-based programs including Learn to Skate, freestyle, dance, and synchronized skating. Comparable in operating model and program mix to CFSC.
• Detroit Skating Club: Historic Midwestern figure skating club with a century-plus heritage, offering training in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating. Comparable as a heritage amateur club operating in a major Midwest metro, similar to CFSC's Chicagoland positioning.
• The Skating Club of San Francisco: USFSA member club providing member-based figure skating programs across multiple ice facilities. Comparable in governance structure and program mix to CFSC, though operating on the West Coast rather than Midwest.

Regional players

• Skating Council of Illinois: Governing body of which CFSC is a member; hosts Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Comparable as an Illinois figure skating ecosystem organization, though operating as an association rather than a single club.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Figure Skating: National governing body for figure skating in the United States and CFSC's umbrella organization since1921. Comparable as the institutional ecosystem of which CFSC is a charter member, but operates at national rather than club scale.
• International Skating Union: International governing body for figure skating that sanctioned Chicago Jazz's World medal. Comparable as the upper-tier governing structure in which CFSC's competitive programs ultimately compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChicagoJazzSST
• YouTubechicagojazz.org/home.html
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChicagoFSC550
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-figure-skating-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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