WELCOME to SCWNY!
The Skating Club of Western New York is a community of skaters, families, coaches, and skating enthusiasts brought together by a shared passion for figure skating. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where skaters of all ages and abilities can develop their skills, pursue their goals, and discover all that the sport has to offer.
Through the dedication of our coaches, volunteers, and members, we strive to promote excellence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of skating while making a positive impact on our local skating community.
Whether you’re just beginning your skating journey, pursuing competitive goals, or have been involved in the sport for years, the Skating Club of Western New York welcomes skaters of all ages, abilities, and aspirations!
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.
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
SPRING SKATE FESTIVAL
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
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of the Skating Club of Western New York today! Join a welcoming community of skaters, coaches, and families while enjoying exclusive membership benefits, valuable opportunities, and support throughout your skating journey!
SKATE with SCWNY!
The Skating Club of Western New York is proud to partner with Skate Great, Western New York’s largest Learn to Skate program!
Through this partnership, skaters have access to a variety of ice time, training, and coaching opportunities, with discounted ice rates available to SCWNY members on eligible sessions. Skate Great operates year-round, 6–7 days a week, across multiple Western New York rinks:
- Holiday Twin Rinks — Cheektowaga, NY
- Leisure Rinks — West Seneca, NY
- Hamburg Town Arena — Hamburg, NY
- Classic Rink — East Aurora, NY
- Canalside — Buffalo, NY
- Depew Ice Pavilion — Depew, NY
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