Join the Lighthouse Figure
Skating Club of Cape Cod!

Welcome to the Lighthouse Figure Skating Club of Cape Cod! Our goal as a club is to provide a positive environment for skaters of all ages and all levels to learn and enjoy the sport of figure skating. We look forward to having you aboard as a member to enjoy and take part in our club activities and social events. If we can help answer any questions as you go through our membership classifications please do not hesitate to ask Briana Lackenby at 508-776-9002 or blackenby@hotmail.com.

Lighthouse Figure Skating Club of Cape Cod, Inc. Membership Classification 2011-2012

**Please note, for any membership requiring volunteer time, $100 of the membership dues is a refundable volunteer fee, which is paid as a separate check and postdated for the following April. Please see below for examples of volunteer duties.

Family Skating Membership —
$300 (+ $100 Refundable Volunteer Fee)

• Best if there are two or more skating members within one family
• Includes U.S. Figure Skating membership for each registered family member
• Participation in all Club shows, exhibitions, test sessions, critiques, competitions, and social functions
• Voting (designated two votes per registered family at membership meetings, voters must be over 18 years old)
Requires total of 15 hours of volunteer time each competitive season which runs from June to June (can be accumulated through skaters and parents)

Individual Skating Membership — $250 (+ $100 Refundable Volunteer Fee)

• Includes U.S. Figure Skating membership for one skater and one parent
• Best choice if there is one competitive skater to be registered participation in all Club shows, exhibitions, test sessions, critiques, competitions, and social functions
• Voting (members under the age of 18 will delegate voting rights to one parent/guardian), entitled to one vote at membership meetings
• Requires total of 10 hours of volunteer time each competitive season (can be accumulated through skater and parents)

Adult Skating Membership — $125 (+ $100 Refundable Volunteer Fee)

• Includes U.S. Figure Skating membership for one adult skater
• Intended for those individuals who meet USFS guidelines for adult skating
• Participation in all Club shows, exhibitions, test sessions, critiques, competitions, and social functions
• Voting rights (one vote for each adult member at membership meetings)
• Requires total of 10 hours of volunteer time each competitive season

Little Lighthouses "Beacon" Membership — $125 (+ $100 Refundable Volunteer Fee)

This membership is for those skaters who are moving past the learn-to-skate level and are not quite ready for open level competitions, but may have started or would like to start participating in Basic Skills Competitions. This membership is an intermediate step for the skater and parent(s) to start to become involved in club functions, activities, and start to learn about competitive figure skating.

• Includes U.S. Figure skating membership for skater and one parent
• Participation in annual shows, exhibitions, and critiques
• Participation in all Club social functions
• Entitled to one vote at membership meetings (vote delegated to parent/guardian when skater is under the age of 18)
• Requires minimum of 5 hours volunteer time annually

Professional Membership — $125

Skating professionals will be accepted upon board approval after submission of resume and proof of liability insurance and PSA membership.

• Includes U.S. Figure Skating membership Teaching privileges for the Club and at facilities the Club skates at/with
• Agree to assist with Club shows and exhibitions
• Agree to support Club sponsored shows, test sessions, exhibitions, critiques, social events, and competitions
• Voting rights (one vote for each professional member at membership meetings)
• Requires total of 10 hours of volunteer time each competitive season

Associate/Friend Membership — $100

This membership for those individuals who wish to maintain their allegiance to the club and maintain their U.S. Figure Skating membership.

• Includes U.S. Figure Skating membership
• Participation in social events annually Entitled to one vote at annual meeting
• Does NOT require volunteer time, though help with Club events is greatly welcomed and appreciated

Parents & Tots Membership "Baby Beacons" — $75

This membership was designed to acknowledge those participants in the moms and tots classes sponsored by the rink. This is an excellent way for children and parents to participate in club sponsored activities together.

• Includes U.S. Figure skating registration for parent/guardian and child
• Includes participation in club social functions
• Includes option of participating in club sponsored activities and social functions
• Each parent/guardian will be entitled to one vote at membership meetings
• Volunteer time is not required though it is greatly appreciated

Members in Good Standing

• Agree to pay all dues on time
• Agree to fulfill their volunteer commitments
• Agree to participate in annual meetings and social events
• Agree to conduct themselves in an ethical manner and in the best interest of the Club

Members Agree to:

• Volunteer time at club sponsored competitions, shows, exhibitions, test sessions, and craft nights.
• Agree to attend the annual meeting to be held in May of each year. This is when plans are made for the upcoming year and new board is nominated.
• Agree to participate in and volunteer with club fundraising.
• Help check-in skaters and collect walk-on money for Saturday Club Ice (typically Begins in September of each year).
• Help organize/run/promote craft nights, or donate materials needed for craft nights.

Ready to Join?

Click here for a copy of the membership contract
Click here for a copy of the by-laws

The Lighthouse Figure Skating Club of Cape Cod
P.O. Box 1363
South Dennis, MA 02660
info@lighthousefigureskatingclub.com