WELCOME to SCWNY!
The Skating Club of WNY is a community of families, athletes, and professionals united by a love of figure skating and a commitment to bringing excellence to every facet of the sport. Through the quality of our staff and the energy of our members we ensure that all of our skaters have the opportunity to pursue their dreams while also giving back to the community. From the recreational skater to the Olympic hopeful, singles to teams, beginners to lifelong enthusiasts, The Skating Club of WNY welcomes you!
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MEMBERSHIP
The Skating Club of WNY is a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association (USFS). The USFS is the National Governing Body of amateur figure skating in The United States. It was formed in 1921 and had only 7 members. Today, the association has over 500 member clubs and over 150,000 skaters.
Your joint SCWNY/USFS membership gives the skater the right of testing and competing through USFS. The monthly “Skating Magazine” is also included in your USFS membership dues and is sent to your home address.
TESTING
We are proud to offer USFS Test Sessions at periodic times throughout the calendar year.
Please complete the SCWNY Test Application and submit at least two weeks prior to the test session date. Late Fees apply if application is received after deadline.
Guest skaters are welcome on SCWNY Test Sessions as time and space are available. Guest skaters must supply the test chair with a letter from their home club stating that they are a member in good standing.
FUNDING
The Skating Club of WNY is proud to provide our skaters with many opportunities to defray the expense of training through Competition Grants, Banquet/Spring Skate Festival Grants and Scholarships. In addition, full members are eligible to participate in the Seminar Program sponsored by SCWNY.
SCWNY is the only figure skating club in Western New York to offer these funding opportunities.
SKATE with SCWNY!
The Skating Club of Western New York is proud to have Skate Great, the largest Learn to Skate program in WNY, as its partner!
Skate Great, offers ice and instruction 5-6 days a week, year-round at five WNY rinks:
- Holiday Twin Rinks, Cheektowaga, NY
- Leisure Rinks, West Seneca, NY
- Hamburg Town Arena, Hamburg, NY
- BC/BS Healthy Zone Rink, East Aurora, NY
- Canalside, Buffalo, NY
- Depew Ice Pavilion, Depew NY
CELEBRATE with SCWNY!
All members of the Skating Club of Western New York are invited to attend our Annual Awards Banquet as we celebrate the end of the skating season and recognize the achievements of our skaters! Special Recognition Trophies and Progress Trophies are presented during the banquet to honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our skaters throughout the season.
SHINE with SCWNY!
Skate Great, in conjunction with the Skating Club of Western New York, proudly presents its annual ice show, The Skating Under the Sun Showcase, giving our skaters a fun and exciting opportunity to perform for their friends, families, and community!
We’re already looking forward to next year—be sure to mark August 14, 2027 on your calendar and join us for another wonderful night of skating!
Photo by Steve Desmond from the 2026 Skating Under the Sun Showcase Opening Number featuring SCWNY skaters.
THE SCRIBE
SS2027 INFO
Get all the latest information on our annual Spring Skate Festival Competition!
May 22-23, 2027 at Holiday Twin Rinks.
CLUB APPAREL
Show your pride in our club! The Skating Club of WNY places an annual order for apparel each fall.
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Jackets/Fleeces
- Hats
TECHNICAL INFO
Stay up to date on the latest U.S. Figure Skating rules and ISU technical requirements!
- Technical Info – Singles/Pairs
- Technical Info – Dance
- USFS Rulebook
- ISU Technical Notifications
CONTACT US
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