Rocky Mountain Figure Skating Club
Membership 2010-2011
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Membership FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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This year we are taking the first step in making membership renewal an online option.
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The membership renewal process is:
We are not able to accept credit card payment at this time but hope to have that payment option available for next season.
Membership forms are also available by clicking on the form you need below. Paper copies are available by the lockbox in the Skater's Locker Room.
Thank you and please get your membership renewal completed asap. |
RMFSC Membership Forms
Combined Package
Individual Forms
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Skaters, Parents, Coaches, Officials and Friends of Skating
It is time to renew your membership for the 2010-2011 skating season. The new membership year begins July 1, 2010 and ends on June 30, 2011. Please note: all members wishing to renew their membership are required to complete an application and volunteer form. Parents with skaters under the age of 18 are also required to sign the Parent Code of Conduct.
New this year is the option to join RMFSC or renew your membership on-line. To access the on-line renewal, go to the club’s website at www.rmfsc.org and click on membership. Membership applications can also be downloaded from the club’s website and are available in the skater’s locker room.
Please complete one membership application per family, listing each member’s name as you want it listed by USFSA for testing, competitions and mailings. Please be sure to indicate the membership level for each person and include your USFSA number. If you are a new member, please indicate pending in the membership number box. If you do not know your membership number, please indicate so. Please be sure to include your birth date, as it is used for verification purposes in the event of a duplicate name. Also, please include an e-mail address, as e-mail is the primary method of communication with our members.
If you have questions regarding your membership level, you should check with your coach. Please note: The introductory junior membership is only available to beginning skaters under the age of 18 who have not taken any USFSA tests (other than Basic Skills) and will not be testing in the upcoming year. The introductory junior dues of $35.00 are only available to first-time introductory junior members. If you are currently an introductory junior member, you may remain at that level (as long as you are not planning to test in the upcoming year); however, your dues will be $45.00 for subsequent years.
The membership application, volunteer form and parent code of conduct (if applicable) must be completed and returned with your annual dues to renew or activate your membership. Incomplete or illegible forms or forms returned without payment cannot be processed and will delay submitting your membership to USFSA.
Ways to join or renew your membership with RMFSC:
1. Complete the membership forms on-line and leave your payment in the lockbox in the skater’s locker room or mail it to: Brenda Bowers, RMFSC Membership Chair, 6650 W. 98th Place, Westminster, CO 80021. 2. Download the forms from the club’s website (www.rmfsc.org) and mail your completed forms and a check payable to RMFSC to: Brenda Bowers, RMFSC Membership Chair, 6650 W. 98th Place, Westminster, CO 80021. 3. Leave your forms and payment in the locked box in the skater’s locker room at the Promenade.
Please note that your membership renewal will not be completed until payment has been received.
If you are transferring from another club, no transfer forms are necessary if you are joining RMFSC at the beginning of the year. Please note your previous club on the application form. If you are joining as an associate member, please include your home club on your application.
Memberships must be renewed prior to July 1, 2010 in order to have test and competition applications certified and signed by a club officer after July 1, 2010. Officials must renew memberships to continue to judge or officiate at competitions or test sessions after July 1, 2010. Members that have not renewed their membership prior to July 1, 2010 are not eligible to receive competitor funding for the 2010-2011 membership year.
Please notify me if your address or e-mail changes during the year so it can be updated on the club mailing list. If you have any questions, you may contact me, click here to e-mail Brenda.
Thank you and good luck in the 2010-2011 skating season!!
Sincerely, Brenda Bowers RMFSC Membership Chair |
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1. I’m new to US Figure Skating. How do I join the Rocky Mountain Figure Skating Club (RMFSC)? Complete the RMFSC membership application, volunteer form, and Parent’s Code of Conduct (for parents with skaters under the age of 18). The membership forms are available on the Club’s website, in the skater’s locker room, or by contacting the club’s Membership Officer. Mail your completed forms, along with a check for the appropriate amount to Brenda Bowers, RMFSC Membership Officer, 6650 W. 98th Pl., Westminster, CO 80021. You may also drop the completed forms and payment in the lock box in the skater’s locker room at the ice rink.
You should check with your coach to help you determine the membership category that is right for you. The following are some guidelines:
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Membership Type |
US Figure Skating Registration |
Skating Magazine Subscription |
US Figure Skating Testing & Competition |
RMFSC Voting Rights |
Additional Comments |
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Junior + Senior Membership Package |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Includes full membership for one skater under 18 years of age and full parent membership for one parent of a skater |
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Senior Member |
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X |
X |
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Full membership required for testing, competing and judging for one skater 18 years of age or over. |
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Additional Junior |
X |
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X |
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Applies ONLY to families that have more than one skater (under18 years old) requiring a full membership to test and compete. |
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Additional Senior |
X |
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X |
X |
For additional senior members from the same family; May test, compete, vote and hold office; Increases total membership – giving RMFSC more delegates to US Figure Skating |
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Introductory Junior |
X |
X |
X |
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For beginning skaters who have not taken any US Figure Skating tests other than Basic Skills tests; Not required to join with a Senior member; This membership level is available only to skaters under the age of 18 who have not yet tested or are planning to test in the current membership year |
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Honorary |
X |
X |
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For members not currently competing, or testing (e.g. former skaters, parents of former skaters wishing to stay involved with the club, etc.). |
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Associate |
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For skaters whose home club is NOT RMFSC, but wish to skate, test or teach on RMFSC sessions; Must be a member in good standing of another club |
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Coaches |
X |
X |
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For skating professionals (coaches and choreographers, etc.); Required for credentials at all US Figure Skating qualifying competitions |
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2. Do I join the US Figure Skating when I join the RMFSC? Yes. When you join RMFSC you also get membership in US Figure Skating. You don’t have to join US Figure Skating separately. (Unless joining as an Associate member)
3. How long does my membership last? Membership is annual. The RMFSC and US Figure Skating membership year goes from July 1 to June 30 of each year.
4. I've forgotten my USFSA number. How can I get this information? If you supplied an e-mail address, you can log onto the US Figure Skating Members Only website at www.usfsaonline.org and look up your USFSA number. If you have never used the Members only site, you will be asked to select a password before you can access the site. The membership officer can also find your membership number. Contact: membership chair, click here to e-mail Brenda.
5. Are membership fees ever pro-rated? No. Neither US Figure Skating nor RMFSC offers prorated dues.
6. Is there a date by which renewal forms must be received by the RMFSC? All memberships must be current to test or compete in competitions. To maintain your membership in good standing, your membership must be renewed and all financial obligations to the Club must be met. Club officers will not sign test or competition forms if a member is not in good standing. In order for your membership to be renewed by July 1, your renewal must be received by the RMFSC Membership Officer by June 25. Renewing your membership by July 1 allows the member to be considered for RMFSC competitor funding disbursements. Memberships renewed after July 1 are not eligible to receive funding.
7. What if I want to change home clubs? Is there a form? There are no forms to fill out or sign if you change clubs at the beginning of the membership year. If you wish to change mid-year, you will need to complete a “Notice of Change of Home Club” form. You can get a form from the Membership Officer or at www.usfigureskating.org.
8. What do I enter for the US Figure Skating membership number if I’m new to figure skating and don’t have a number yet? Write “pending” in the form. If you are transferring from another club or are a basic skills member, fill in your current number, as your US Figure Skating membership number will remain the same from year to year. If you do not remember your US Figure Skating member number, it is critical that you specify your full name AND your date of birth.
9. What if the information is incorrect on my card, or if my contact information changes? What if I lose my card? If you have internet access, you can change and update your contact information on the US Figure Skating website yourself. Go to www.usfigureskating.org and log onto the Members Only site. You will need to request a login and password. You can also print out a temporary card yourself. Please contact the RMFSC Membership Chair if any of your information changes so that the Club’s records can be updated.
10. Is there any “fine print” having to do with membership? All applications are subject to acceptance by the Membership Committee of RMFSC
11. I am a basic skills skater, but do not plan to compete in the current membership year. Do I have to join a club? If you are not planning to compete or test during the membership year, you are not required to join a club. The Introductory Junior membership is a bridge membership that allows beginning skaters (under the age of 18) to test and skate in USFSA sanctioned competitions. Full membership in US Figure Skating is included along with a subscription to Skating magazine. Introductory junior members are not required to have a senior member join with them, do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to receive funding from the Club.
12. What is a Basic Skills membership? RMFSC does not offer a Basic Skills membership. The Basic Skills Program is the official US Figure Skating learn to skate program. Skaters enrolled in the Learn to Skate program at the Ice Centre at the Promenade become US Figure Skating Basic Skills members when they complete the annual registration form and pay the annual registration fee. This allows learn to skate skaters to compete in some basic skills competitions. When a skater is ready to take USFSA pre-preliminary tests or to participate in certain competitions, full USFSA membership is required. Your coach should let you know when you need to join RMFSC.
13. What is the Parent Code of Conduct? The Parent Code of Conduct has been recommended by Susa’s Parent Committee as an essential tool to aid in promoting a positive environment for skaters under 18 and for their parents. Any parent with a skater under the age of 18 must sign this form. Only one form is required per family. All USFSA members are encouraged to have a copy of the Parent Handbook, which can be accessed at www.usfigureskating.org/content/parent-conduct.pdf.
14. I have a question that has not been addressed by these FAQ’s. What do I do now? Contact the RMFSC Membership Chair, click here to e-mail Brenda. |
