Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating

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1 Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating Below you will find a list of colleges or universities registered for the season. Each school description will tell you about the program as well as how much funding the school gives to the entire organization each year, along with contact information for each school.

2 PACIFIC COAST SECTION Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) Student contact: Linda Alexander Student Team Description: Our program falls under a club sport skaters are participating. Ice time is free for students and they have access to any freestyle ice time. Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado $800 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 1 hours Team Website: sites.google.com/site/csuskating/ Student contact: Molly Parsons Student molly.may.parsons@gmail.com Team Description: The CSU Figure Skating team is a coed, non-profit Student-run club sport at Colorado State University. Our goal is to develop and maintain a figure skating team at CSU and establish excellence in collegiate figure skating. We accept skaters of all levels, including beginners, but would like interested skaters to be aware that we are a competitive team. Our practice schedule as a team is limited to 2 to 4 mandatory practices a semester, and skaters are recommended to skate frequently on their own time Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 2

3 Ohlone College Fremont, California Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) Number of Skaters: 1 Student contact: Samantha Lew Student iluvld90@yahoo.com.hk University of California - Berkeley Very Large (over 25,000 students) Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Team Website: calfigureskating.weebly.com Student contact: Marissa Minovitz Student mminovitz@berkeley.edu Team Description: The Cal Figure Skating Team is a club team that combines recreational and competitive skaters. Our team has been growing over the last few years, and we are hoping to have about 15 skaters this year representing Cal at intercollegiate competitions. University of California - San Diego Large (10,000 25,000 students) Number of Skaters: 2-4 Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Student contact: Lydia Tusakul Student ltusakul@ucsd.edu Team Description: There is no skating program at UCSD but there is student organization called Figure UCSD which is labeled as a social club. The club wants to create an environment where all types of skating enthusiasts can come together and have fun. The goal of the club is to create a group of intercollegiate competitors and a collegiate synchronized skating team. The club also helps those who have never skated but are interested in learning basic skills Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 3

4 University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) Number of Skaters: 1 Approximate practice time per week: 6 hours Student contact: Amanda Erker Student tweeters12@comcast.net Team Description: I have not made any contact with the University to make it a club sport on Campus because I have not been able to find any other figure skaters able to skate with me! Hopefully this will help! University of California - Los Angeles Very Large (over 25,000 students) $1000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Student contact: Joey Millet Student jomillet33@ucla.edu Team Description: We are entering our second year as a competitive club sports team. We have competitive and recreational memberships. About 8 of our members compete on our team, but we have skating events that team members that don't compete can participate in too, like shows and fundraising events. University of Colorado - Boulder, Colorado Very Large (over 25,000 students) Number of Skaters: 5-8 Student contact: Danielle Hillebrecht Student danielle.hillebrecht@colorado.edu Team Description: Our skating program is a club and receives no funding. There are approximately 10 women who skate, although some of them do not compete Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 4

5 University of Denver - Denver, Colorado Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) $3,500 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 10 hours Student contact: Rylie Pepich Student rpepich@gmail.com University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM Large (10,000-25,000 students) $1,000 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Website: and search UNMFST Student contact: Chelsea Erven Student chelseaerven1@gmail.com Team Description: The UNM Figure Skating Team is a club team that per forms every weekend during UNM hockey games. We also compete across the country. Our team has a wide range of skill levels, ranging from beginners to Senior and Gold level skaters and coaches. University of Southern California - Los Angeles Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Student contact: Michelle Hanabusa Student uscfigureskating@gmail.com Team Description: We are a club organization at USC. The level of skating ranges from those who are just interested in skating and want to be apart of the club to skaters who have competed their whole life and are senior level skaters Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 5

6 MIDWESTERN SECTION Adrian College - Adrian, Michigan Practice ice, equipment, entry fees, and travel Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 4 hours Team Website: adrianbulldogs.com Student contact: Ashley Carlson Student acarlson@adrian.edu Team Description: The synchronized skating and varsity teams are fully funded. The intercollegiate team is a brand new club sport for the season and is funded by the college. Some fundraising will be required. Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, Ohio $4,290 Student contact: Amanda Jagow Student ajagow@falcon.bgsu.edu Team Description: The Bowling Green State University Figure Skating program is becoming more developed. We have a recreational club and a competitive team. Although Bowling Green has been known for its synchronized skating, we are developing more into an Intercollegiate team. This past year was very successful, not only individually but for our team as well. Our skaters have placed first in the Collegiate National competitions, and last season placed second for the senior ladies championship. Our teams competed at two events and performed very well against other schools in the area. Our goal is to provide both a club for recreational skaters and a team for competitive skaters. Another purpose of the organization shall be to promote the sport of figure skating and to provide opportunities for those who have skated in the past to continue to skate and compete. Along with experienced skaters, this organization will also allow the opportunity to people who have never skated to learn more about the sport Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 6

7 Illinois State University - rmal, Illinois $2,000 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: isufsc.webs.com Student contact: Jennifer Hehner Student jlhehne@ilstu.edu Team Description: The Illinois State University Figure Skating Club consists of competitive and recreational members. We skate for free from funds earned by working Illinois State University hockey games where we perform and sell merchandise and tickets. We have weekly meetings. Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana Very Large (Over 25,000 students) $500 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: sites.google.com/site/indianauniversityfsc Student contact: Mary Kiray Student mekiray@indiana.edu Team Description: The IU figure skating team is a club sport that includes skaters of all ages and levels. There is a competitive team and a recreational team open to everyone. We have about 25 skaters participating. Kent State University - Kent, Ohio Very Large (Over 25,000 students) Number of Skaters: Student contact: Alyssa Labbato Student alabbato@kent.edu Team Description: We are an organization on campus, working on club status. We are about 13 skaters strong and perform during hockey games and ice shows Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 7

8 Loyola University - Chicago, Illinois Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) Number of Skaters: 2-4 Approximate practice time per week: 12 or more hours Student contact: Demetra Koris Student DemetraKoris@yahoo.com Marquette University - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) - for apparel/extras Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 4 hours Team Website: facebook.com and search for Marquette University Figure Skating Club Student contact: Becky Binns Student rebecca.binns@marquette.edu Team Description: We are in our second year as a figure skating team at Marquette! Last year, we went through all the hoops to become an official sports club, and this year we are working on paving the way for a successful and fun future. The Pettit National Ice Center is a convenient 15 minutes or less drive from campus, and rides are provided as often as possible to ensure that our skaters get the practice time they need. Miami University - Oxford, Ohio $15,000-$20,000 Number of Skaters: Over 40 Team Website: ice.muohio.edu Student contact: Lindsay Fenton Student fentonlr@muohio.edu Team Description: The Intercollegiate Freestyle team is a club sport at Miami University. The team has more than 50 members and competes annually in the Midwest Conference Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 8

9 Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan Very Large (over 25,000 students) Number of Skaters: Student contact: Erin Smigielski Student smigie11@msu.edu Team Description: The Michigan State Figure Skating Team is a club of about 20 skaters, from preliminary to senior. Most of the practices are on an individual basis. Team skates, group fundraising, and other team building activities allow us to become close friends over the span of the year. The MSU Figure Skating Team is the perfect way to continue skating in college without affecting grades. It's low stress and lots of fun! rthern Michigan University - Marquette, Michigan Mid-Size (5,000 10,000 students) Approximate practice time per week: 6 hours Student contact: Mikenzie Frost Student mfrost@nmu.edu Team Description: The Figure Skating Team at NMU is a Club Sport on campus. Skaters have the option to compete throughout the season or simply test and perform in various shows! Oakland University - Rochester, Minnesota Large (10,000 25,000 students) $6,000 Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Website: oufsc.com Student contact: Stephanie Hiltunen Student sahiltunen88@gmail.com Team Description: Our program is a club sport. We began as a synchronized skating club, and hope to one day have both intercollegiate and synchro. It is a great way for skaters to continue in the sport they love while receiving a quality education from Oakland University. The atmosphere is very supportive and positive. Every member loves skating, and we encourage each other to always work towards their best! Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 9

10 University of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Small (1,000-5,000 students) $2000 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Team Website: figureskating.uchicago.edu Student contact: Karissa Woienski Student kwoienski@uchicago.edu Team Description: University of Chicago Figure Skating is a club sport that receives funding and support from the Athletics department. Currently, we hold one practice a week, although many skaters also train outside of official practice. We are a small but growing club that hosts a variety of skating events and National/World Championships viewing parties. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan Very Large (Over 25,000 students) Number of Skaters: Student contact: Katie White Student kateaw@umich.edu Team Description: The University of Michigan Intercollegiate Figure Skating Team is a club program. The team practices twice a week and has various social events including two ice shows and charity functions throughout the year. University of tre Dame - tre Dame, Indiana Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) $10,000 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: skating.nd.edu Student contact: Elizabeth Cassi Student ecassi@nd.edu Team Description: The tre Dame Figure Skating Club (NDFSC) serves the communities of the University of tre Dame, Saint Mary's College and Holy Cross College. NDFSC is recognized as a club sport at the University of tre Dame and was named the 2002 tre Dame Athletic Club of the Year. Skaters from all skill levels are welcome to join tre Dame Figure Skating, and the club contains both intercollegiate and synchronized skating teams Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 10

11 University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin Very Large (over 25,000 students) $2,000 Number of Skaters: Team Website: uwfigureskatingclub.com Student contact: Lindsay Moy Student lnmoy18@gmail.com Team Description: The UW-Madison intercollegiate skating team is officially recognized at the University as a club sport. We are a part of the University of Wisconsin Figure Skating Club, which is comprised of the University of Wisconsin Synchronized Skating Team and the University of Wisconsin Individual Team. Our individual team has grown to 14 skaters since our founding in We are proud to be National competitors for three of those four years. Washington University - St. Louis, Missouri Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) $1,500 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Student contact: Elizabeth Luckman Student washufsc@gmail.com Team Description: The figure skating program at WashU is a club sport and is completely student-run. We have about six women on the team and they range from Pre-Preliminary to Senior Ladies. The rinks we usually skate at are about 5-15 minutes away from school and we usually try to practice in the mornings. We are a fairly new club, and plan on attending our first inter-collegiate competition this fall! Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 11

12 EASTERN SECTION Boston College - Boston, Massachusetts Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) $6,000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Student contact: Stephanie Betzler Student betzlers@bc.edu Team Description: Figure Skating at Boston College is a club sport, entirely student-run. We offer free ice time on campus to both singles skaters and also for our synchronized skating team. Our synchronized team competes at the Open Collegiate level and we also have singles skaters competing at various collegiate competitions. Additionally, we host an exhibition on campus every spring for both our synchronized team and individual skaters. Figure Skating at Boston College is an excellent way for skaters to continue a sport they love while also getting involved with one of the most close-knit groups on campus. Boston University - Boston, Massachusetts Very Large (over 25,000 students) $2,000 Number of Skaters: Over 40 skaters Approximate practice time per week: 6 hours Team Website: blogs.bu.edu/bufsc Student contact: Danielle Eble Student dje3@bu.edu Team Description: The Boston University Figure Skating Club offers opportunities for competitive and recreational skaters. We are the Intercollegiate Champions and the Inter collegiate bronze medalists. Ice time, coaching, competition fees, and travel are included within your membership fee. If you'd like to learn more about our club you can like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@BUFigureSkating) Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 12

13 Colgate University - Hamilton, New York Small (1,000-5,000 students) $500 Number of Skaters: Over 40 skaters Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Team Website: sites.google.com/site/colgatefigureskating Student contact: Courtney Mills Student cmills@colgate.edu Team Description: The Colgate Figure Skating program is a club sport that welcomes everyone to participate. The club has beginner skaters as well as advanced skaters. The competitive team usually attends 1-2 competitions each year and also participates in synchronized skating. Columbia University - New York, New York Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) $2,000 Approximate practice time per week: 12 or more hours Team Website: sites.google.com/site/cufigureskating Student contact: Jennifer Bai Student jb3184@columbia.edu Team Description: We are a club sport dedicated to figure skating. We vary greatly in our level of expertise; many of our members have been skating for most of their lives, while others are learning how to skate. Anyone who is interested in skating with us, helping us with events, or even just attending events is welcome to join our club Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 13

14 Connecticut College - Hamilton, New York Small (1,000-5,000 students) $1,800 Number of Skaters: 2-4 Approximate practice time per week: 4 hours Team Website: conncoll.collegiatelink.net/organization/ synchronized-skating Student contact: Sarah Schnitman Student sschnitm@conncoll.edu Team Description: The Connecticut College Figure Skating Club provides ice time for skaters on campus. We are a club program with 10 members. We have club practice ice as well as the open ice provided by the college. Our members compete in collegiate competitions and have competed in synchronized skating competitions in the Eastern Section of the U. S. Figure Skating Association. Additionally, we hold workshops with our Faculty Adviser for club members, host numerous Open Skate Nights for the campus community, and work with New London-area school children in a volunteer learn to skate program. Dartmouth College - Hanover, New Hampshire Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) $11,500 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 6 hours Team Website: dartmouth.edu/~skating Student contact: Isabel Hines Student Isabel.M.Hines@dartmouth.edu Team Description: The figure skating program at Dartmouth is a club team with approximately members. This year we hope to have around 30 skaters with the incoming class of Our program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Dartmouth. Duke University - Durham, rth Carolina Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: sites.duke.edu/dukeskating Student contact: Kerianne Fernandez Student kerianne.fernandez@duke.edu Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 14

15 East Carolina University - Greenville, NC Very Large (Over 25,000 students) $1,500 Number of Skaters: 5-8 Student contact: Devon Douthett Student douthettd10@students.ecu.edu Team Description: Our program is a club sport. We had six women last year and I am hoping to have eight this year. We are a small team but have a lot of talent. Hamilton College - Clinton, New York Small (1,000-5,000 students) $4,000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 10 hours Team Website: students.hamilton.edu/hcfsc Student contact: Hannah Tessler Student htessler@hamilton.edu Team Description: HCFSC is divided into skating club and competitive team, and provides opportunities for recreational and competitive figure skating. We are recognized as a club sport and receive funding from Hamilton College for club expenses such as coaching and competition fees. Our skaters' levels range from Preliminary to Senior Freestyle. Practices are held at the Sage Rink on campus, and club members have free access to ice time. Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) $2,000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Team Website: hcs.harvard.edu/~hufsc/ Student contact: Kerry Hammond Student kerryhammond@college.harvard.edu Team Description: The Harvard Figure Skating Club was founded in 1998 and is completely run by Harvard students. The skaters represent a broad range of levels, from beginners to national and international competitors. Every year, the figure skating club puts on a show at the Charles Hotel, where the skaters perform a group number and are able to perform solo routines for members of the community. Members of the club also teach two levels of recreational classes at Bright Arena for Harvard affiliates and volunteer at a local Learn-to-Skate program Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 15

16 Indiana University-Purdue University - Fort Wayne, Indiana Number of Skaters: 2-4 Approximate practice time per week: Less than 1 hour Student contact: Kaylyn Sands Student ipfwfsc@live.com Team Description: The club is a student organization in its first season in The club welcomes beginner skaters through experienced competitors. Johns Hopkins - Baltimore, Maryland Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) $2,000 Number of Skaters: Student contact: Kimberly Morawski Student kmoraws1@jhu.edu Team Description: This is a newly established club sport at Hopkins as of We are a mix of recreational and competitive figure skaters, so there is something for everyone who loves skating! We have 15 skaters, but we're still growing! Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 16

17 Liberty University - Lynchburg, Virginia $3,000 Approximate practice time per week: 4 hours Team website: liberty.edu/figureskating Student contact: Tatiana Payne Student Tmgomez@liberty.edu Team Description: The Liberty University Figure Skating team is a part of the Club Sports Department, which helps partially fund the team and provides free coaching by the team-hired coaches for all members. There are three hours of designated team ice a week along with an additional hours of ice a week. Liberty University takes part in the ` eastern intercollegiate competitions and is hosting its second intercollegiate competition in October Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Cambridge, Mass. $1,200 Number of Skaters: Over 40 Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Team website: web.mit.edu/skatingclub Student contact: Maria De Soria-Sanatacruz Pich Student skating-officers@mit.edu Team Description: Club sport. Most participants are recreational skaters (including many beginners). A few skate competitively. Group lessons are offered at different levels and are mostly taught by volunteer instructors Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 17

18 New York University - New York, New York Very Large (over 25,000 students) Competition entry/travel fees Number of Skaters: Student contact: Jessica Huot Student jessica.huot@gmail.com Team Description: The NYU Figure Skating Team is in its third year as a club sport. Some of us have been skating our entire lives, some of us have started more recently, and some of us are getting back into it after taking a break in high school. Our team is comprised of elite skaters, world and national competitors and beginners. We all share a PASSION for figure skating and our goal is to be able to enjoy the sport in a relaxed, fun, team-oriented environment while putting our academics first! The NYU team offers competitive and recreational opportunities for NYU students practicing freestyle and dance. Competitive track skaters participate in several competitions throughout the year where they compete against other college students. Additionally, we plan team dinners, shows, and anything else fun that is skating related! rtheastern University - Boston, Massachusetts $2000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 6 hours Team Website: neu.orgsync.com/org/nufigureskating Student contact: Monica Stubbolo Student stubbolo.m@husky.neu.edu Team Description: rtheastern Figure Skating is a club team that practices at Matthews Arena on our campus. We meet once a week off-ice for team workouts, dinners and team bonding activities and have on-ice time available about four days a week for the team to practice. The team is made up of about 15 competitive members and is always welcoming more. Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Student contact: Michelle King Student meking@mtu.edu Team Description: We are a small figure skating club that is primarily recreational, but we are hoping to compete at some competitions this year Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 18

19 St. Lawrence University - Canton, New York Small (1,000-5,000 students) Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Student contact: Shannon Flanagan Student srflan09@stlawu.edu Team Description: We are a club in progress. We have gained many new members and had more interest than ever before and are hoping to keep expanding. We love to skate and have fun and some of us enjoy attending collegiate competitions together! Towson University - Towson, Maryland Up to $10,000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Team Website: tufigureskating.webs.com Student contact: Bridget Carrig Student bcarri2@students.towson.edu Team Description: We have two teams, competitive and Recreational, but as a whole are considered a club team. About 15 skaters participate per semester and we invite all levels to take part in our club, whether you are working on your basic skills or are a senior/gold level skater. Besides skating, our club also participates in community service and come together at least once a month for social events. The College of New Jersey - Ewing Township, NJ Mid-size (5,000-10,000 students) Number of Skaters: 5-8 Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Team Website: tcnjfs.weebly.com Student contact: Emily Conforto Student Confort3@tcnj.edu Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 19

20 Penn State University - State College, Pennsylvania Very Large (Over 25,000 students) About $1,000 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Team Website: clubs.psu.edu/up/skating Student contact: Alyssa Fizel Student a.fizel@gmail.com Team Description: The Penn State collegiate club is a fun place to meet new people and practice your skating skills. We practice every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 pm. We participate in competitions and local shows every year as well. Providence College - Providence, Rhode Island Small (1,000-5,000 students) $600 Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: clubs.psu.edu/up/skating Student contact: Emily Goodnow Student egoodnow@friars.providence.edu Team Description: Figure Skating Club at Providence College is open to skaters of all levels. skating experience is required. There are roughly 10 girls who skate regularly at our on-campus rink, Schneider Arena. We practice about three times a week for an hour. We have annual Christmas and Spring shows. The Figure Skating Club also performs and assists at the Providence College men's hockey games Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 20

21 Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, Conn. Small (1,000-5,000 students) $700 per skater Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: sacredheartpioneers.com/club/figure_skating Student contact: Lisa Fredrick Student LAFWONDER@aol.com Team Description: Figure skating at Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a club sport. The administration is very supportive of the program and encourages skaters to compete and to complete their individual U.S. Figure Skating tests. One team practice a week is scheduled, and after that, skaters train on the rink's daily freestyle sessions by signing in at times that fit into their academic schedules. There is no limit to the number of sessions per week, but three hours is required. Skaters have at least one 30 minute private lesson per week and can request additional lessons, schedules permitting. SHU covers all ice time, competition entry fees and transportation expenses. The team funds very aggressively and uses the funds to cover additional lodging and equipment expenses. Skaters are required to pay dues to cover the gap in fundraising. University of Delaware - Newark, Delaware $1,500 Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 7 hours Team Website: sites.google.com/site/udcfsc Student contact: Julianne DiMura Student jdimura@udel.edu Team Description: The University of Delaware Collegiate Figure Skating Team is a competitive club sport that is student-run and comprised of about 30-plus skaters. Our team is very competitive and consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the country! Skaters on the team must pay four sets of dues throughout the year and have their own skates and music. We accept skaters of all levels and skating disciplines and welcome all new skaters who are interested in joining! We have team practice once a week on Thursday mornings, and skaters are expected to practice on their own additionally. Though all skaters can join/become members of the team, skaters must try out for competition starts in order to compete during the season. Skaters at UD can train at the Fred Rust Arena and Gold Arena (both are on campus), as well as seek out individual coaching, off-ice training, pilates training, gym workouts, etc. For more information about the UDCFST, please contact Julianne DiMura (Team President) or Joel McKeever (Head Coach) Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 21

22 University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Very Large (over 25,000 students) $36,500 Number of Skaters: Team Website: studentorg.umd.edu/mfs Student contact: Melissa Truong Student marylandfigureskating@gmail.com Team Description: The Maryland Figure Skating Club began at UMD in 2004 and became a club sport in We welcome skaters of all levels. The club is comprised of two teams: a freestyle team and synchronized skating team. School funding for the club is split between the two teams and covers the majority of the costs associated with ice rental (at Wells Ice Rink) and competition entry fees. The club has approximately 30 skaters each year. At UMD, we would like to emphasize that school comes first, followed by skating. We would like for the experience to be fun and the rink as a place to get your mind off academic stress. The experience is more important than the results. University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Mass. Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Student contact: Karen Reynolds Student gozcats@aol.com Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 22

23 University of New Hampshire Approximate practice time per week: 1 hour Team Website: wildcatlink.unh.edu/organization/unhfreestylefigureskating Student contact: Victoria Ward Student tw26@verizon.net Team Description: The Freestyle Figure Skating Club at UNH provides a fun and inclusive environment for skaters of all levels to practice, receive instruction from an accomplished coach, and support one another in reaching their goals. Official practice is held once per week at the Whittemore Arena on campus, and there are several rinks near campus where skaters can get more practice time. West Virginia University - Morgantown, West Virginia Approximate practice time per week: 5 hours Team Website: facebook.com and search for WVU Figure Skating Student contact: Angela Kreger Student akreger@mix.wvu.edu Team Description: Our program is a club sport and student organization at WVU. We are in our beginning years and still trying to make our program better. Only a few of us skate consistently every week, others are beginners and skate every now and then. We do not have any ice time saved just for our club, but skate on freestyle ice held five days a week. We want to start a synchro team, but currently, we do not have enough members Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 23

24 Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan Number of Skaters: Approximate practice time per week: 3 hours Team Website: wmusynchro.com Student contact: Amy Yuengert Student ayuengert27@gmail.com York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania Mid-Size (5,000-10,000 students) Number of Skaters: 1 Approximate practice time per week: 10 hours Team Website: wmusynchro.com Student contact: Adriene Petrillo Student adriene@polarisweb.com Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating 24