Jodie Tasich
Skating Director
(248) 332-3000 x1122 | jtasich@dscclub.com

As the DSC Skating Director, it is my goal to foster passion for skating by providing an inviting and energetic atmosphere that motivates skaters of all ages and abilities to be the best that they can be.

Michelle Meyer
Learn to Skate Director and Assistant Skating Director
(248) 332-3000 x1104 | m.meyer@dscclub.com 

Kyle Waara
Maintenance Manager
(248) 332-3000 x1103 | kwaara@dscclub.com

Director of Administration: Marrianne Swift
Administrative Assistant: Andrea Kornylo
Test Chairperson: Sandra Jacobowitz
Sanctions Chairperson: Marrianne Swift

Management

Testing using IJS Protocol

Resident and Associate member volunteer policy

Volunteering at the Detroit Skating Club serves a vital purpose in continuing activities at our club such as test sessions, the used skate sale, Skate Detroit, Sunshine Skate and the beautification of our venue. It also creates a better sense of involvement and pride in your family’s second home.

Requirement per family: 12 volunteer hours per year

Effective for the 2024-2025 skating season, you will have the following options at membership renewal:

Select $600 ($50/volunteer hour) pay out option per family

Select opt in with completion of volunteer hours by May 10, 2025. Proper validation of completed volunteer hours needs to be submitted to the main office to Andrea Kornylo (

) by May 10, 2025 or a $600 volunteer fee will be assessed prior to renewal of the following year’s membership.

Please make sure to click on the Google Form link located on the final page of the waiver you need to sign when you create your DaySmart account to acknowledge our volunteer policy. You can also 

: Assist with test applications, assist/coordinate skaters check-in and play music at the test session.

(twice a year): Assist in coordination of drop-off and pick-up of sale items and/or manage the sale during one of the dates offered.

Check-in skaters and/or play music during the ice show tryouts.

(May to October): Weed, prepare, and plant annuals in all outside beds on DSC’s property.

(July): Our annual competition with opportunities in announcing, awards, food donations for the judges, hospitality room for the judges, ice monitors, registration and transportation.

Each hour volunteered at Skate Detroit will be worth double in value.(i.e.:1 hour at Skate Detroit equals 2 hours, so 6 volunteer hours at Skate Detroit will fulfill your annual 12 hour total volunteer requirement.)

(June 9, 2024): Our In-House LTS competition with opportunities in announcing, awards, food donations for the judges, hospitality room for the judges, ice monitors, registration and transportation.

As additional volunteer opportunities become available, they will be added.

Ice Show volunteering does not count towards your total volunteer hours, with the exception of tryouts.

Once you have volunteered, please submit your hours using the 

. Your hours will then be approved by the appropriate committee chair.

Volunteer

Summer Public Skating:
Saturdays 12:15pm - 1:45pm C-Rink

Saturday, August 9
Saturday, August 16
Saturday, August 23

Admission is $6 per person paid at the Ice Monitor's Desk OR you can register online by 

Skate rental is available at the Detroit Custom Skate Shop (located in A-Rink Lobby) and is $5 per person.

Proceeds going towards WSU OT Convocation Fund

Public Skating

Please feel free to reach out to the Board of Directors if you have any questions or concerns. 

Pine Kopka-Ross has been a dedicated Resident member of the Detroit Skating Club (DSC) for the past 20 years. Originally from Traverse City, Pine moved to Ann Arbor in 2005 to study at the University of Michigan and train at DSC. He was an active national-level competitor through 2009, participated in numerous DSC ice shows, and has served as an official of Skate Detroit since retiring from competitive skating in 2010. In 2014, Pine moved to the west coast to pursue graduate school and he now lives in Seattle, WA.

Pine remains deeply involved in the skating community, holding national-level appointments as a Judge and Technical Panel Member. He has served on multiple U.S. Figure Skating committees and is an active official at competitions and U.S. Figure Skating events across the US. Pine also contributed to the Strategic Planning Committee, creating the latest 4-year strategic plan. Additionally, Pine keeps strong ties to the Midwest and serves as the Chief Referee for the annual Ann Arbor Springtime Invitational, Skate Detroit, and other competitions.

Professionally, Pine is a seasoned Management Consulting Executive at Accenture. Pine has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision, driving impactful projects and delivering innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance and efficiency. Pine's expertise spans various industries, allowing for a diverse perspective in each engagement. Known for a collaborative approach, Pine works closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored strategies that align with their business goals. Pine holds a BS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Washington, focused on finance and management.

DSC was Pine’s home away from home, where he discovered his passions and aspirations. Many of his lifelong friendships are from the skating community and he is proud to serve on the DSC Board of Directors, helping to ensure that this will be the case for many others for generations to come.

Maria has been a member of the DSC board since 2020. Her children began skating in the Learn to Skate program at DSC in 2005 and have participated in Tier 2 and Tier 3 hockey programs, competitive figure skating, synchronized skating and the Detroit Skating Club’s annual ice show.

Maria has served on the Communications committee providing input on the creation of our new website. She has also volunteered on the Fundraising and Facilities committees. As a co-chair of the membership committee, Maria worked with the Figure Skating Director to create a more streamlined membership structure.

She also serves in a volunteer capacity on the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association district 4 council as a director and treasurer, the MAHA girls’ committee and on the Executive Committee for Adat Shalom Synagogue.

Maria looks forward to further implementing our strategic plan with goals of growing our membership and creating a stronger sense of community while abiding by DSC’s Mission: We cultivate programs and provide facilities for the ice sports community that enable participants to achieve their goals in a safe environment.

Melissa has been a member of the Detroit Skating Club since 2016 when her now 13-year-old daughter Isabella began skating at the club's Learn to Skate program. Over the years, Melissa has been an active volunteer, contributing her time to various DSC initiatives, including regularly participating in events such as the annual Ice Show and Skate Detroit while showing her commitment to the club environment with such projects as organizing the remodel of the Ice Show office and participating in multiple other club projects. She manages the Detroit Skating Club virtual testing program, working towards an efficient and streamlined process for skaters and coaches.

Professionally, Melissa has worked for CBRE, Inc., a global commercial real estate and investment firm, for over 10 years. She currently works as a Senior Valuation Appraiser with a focus on retail buildings, medical and veterinary offices, daycare facilities, and vacant land development. She is knowledgeable in analyzing contracts, lease agreements and budgets.

Melissa lives in West Bloomfield and values the opportunities DSC provides for its members. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment that helps skaters achieve their goals while contributing to the success and growth of the club.

Kati Becker is a Registered Nurse currently serving as the school nurse at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic School. With a strong organizational skill set and keen attention to detail, Kati excels in her role, demonstrating a deep commitment to the well-being of the children under her care.

Kati has been married to her husband, Tim, for 22 years, and they reside in West Bloomfield. Their daughter, Claire, now 20, began her skating journey at the age of five in the Learn to Skate program and later discovered her passion for Synchronized Skating. She skated individually before joining synchronized skating teams at the Detroit Skating Club (DSC) and the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club (AAFSC). During Claire's skating career, Kati actively contributed as a team manager for the synchronized skating teams at both DSC and Ann Arbor FSC. The Becker family has been dedicated members of the Detroit Skating Club for over 15 years, becoming resident members in 2017.

Despite her daughter's graduation, Kati remains an active member of DSC. She currently chairs the Ushers/Security committee for the annual ice show and oversees the Runners and Ice Monitors for Skate Detroit. Kati has served on the DSC Board for two terms (six years), holding the position of Secretary during both terms. Additionally, she has been involved in various volunteer roles, including managing the Evolution Synchronized Skating team for six years, assisting with competition forms and dresses, and co-chairing the Monitors/Runners Committee for the 2019 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships.

Kati is passionate about the positive changes the board has implemented in recent years. She seeks to continue her service on the board for an additional term to further contribute to the growth and improvement of the Detroit Skating Club, ensuring continuity in leadership while welcoming new members. Her extensive volunteer experience across different aspects of the club has provided her with unique insights and perspectives that she believes will be valuable in her role as a board member. Kati is deeply appreciative of the opportunities that DSC has provided to her daughter and family, and she is committed to maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere for all athletes, parents, and coaches.

DSC has been a part of Holly's life since she and her two sisters were enrolled in its LTS program in the late 1980s. From Basic 1 through to her Senior Freeskate, DSC served as her “home away from home.” As a youth, the club provided a safe and inclusive community within which she was able to participate in a sport she loves. Likewise, Holly is fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with many of the world’s best over her long career on the ice. Through this opportunity, she was able to elevate many aspects of her experience, sharpening both physical skill and mindset.

Holly has four decades of experience in skating—as an athlete (including as a five-year member of Team USA in synchronized skating), trial judge, USFS committee member (Collegiate Program Committee, Athletes Advisory Committee, and Synchronized Skating Competitions Subcommittee), volunteer, and most importantly, a parent to two with diverse pursuits on the ice. Additionally, she previously served on the board of the Miami University Skating Club as secretary while studying Business Administration and Spanish. She was also selected as one of the Miami University’s two delegate representatives at USFS’ annual Governing Council meeting. While at Miami, Holly was a four-year member and two-year captain of the University’s Senior Varsity Synchronized Skating Team and helped the school to earn its first national title in the senior division and multiple international medals. In her final year at Miami University, she received the Thomas J. Fischer Outstanding Skating Award. While figure skating serves as Holly’s primary passion, she recognizes that there are many opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in ice sports.

As an adult, DSC has continued to be a major fixture in Holly's life through both sport and volunteerism. Both of her children participate in ice sports at DSC (figure skating and hockey), and more recently she's re-laced up her own skates in pursuit of completing as many ice dance tests as she is able on the standard test track. Holly currently serves as the Chair of the Backstage Committee for DSC’s annual ice show and regularly volunteers at Skate Detroit, helping to support officials’ hospitality. She was also recently designated as a Co-Chair of the club’s Competitions Committee, a team that helped Skate Detroit to be designated an NQS series event for singles, pairs, and dance in Summer 2025.

Professionally, Holly has worked in the legal industry for more than two decades in business development and project management. She currently manages a team consisting of diverse professionals by way of background and experience, which has contributed to the development of both the hard and soft skills necessary to ensure sound leadership. These include, but are not limited to, strategic planning, writing and communication, and budget management. Given her professional role sits within the legal industry, Holly has a deep appreciation for governance and compliance.

Holly’s collaborative spirit enables her to engage in productive teamwork, open communication, and strong relationships. She recognizes that every participant in ice sports has goals that are deeply personal and meaningful, and she is hopeful to help influence a positive experience for all who participate and support DSC athletes, coaches, staff, and other stakeholders—all the while in the pursuit of excellence in a respectful and nurturing environment. Holly brings deep experience in leadership and business that will help DSC pursue its mission and vision, grounded in resilience, shared greatness, and undeniable growth.

Holly lives in Birmingham with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle, Hermione (the smartest witch in her class). In addition to her degree from Miami University, Holly holds a certificate in Sports Management from Loyola University Chicago.

Kathy has been a devoted and active member of the Detroit Skating Club (DSC or the Club)—and U.S. Figure Skating (USFS)—for multiple decades. Each of Kathy’s three daughters were enrolled in DSC’s LTS program in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Her daughters pursued different aspects of the sport, including her oldest in freestyle, collegiate skating, and a member of Team USA in synchronized skating; her second as a competitive ice dancer; and her third as a recreational skater. Kathy also pursued skating as an adult skater while her girls trained at DSC. Kathy’s involvement in skating has extended to other generations—her granddaughter is currently a young DSC skater; and her daughter has served as a Chair of the Backstage Committee for the ice show, as a volunteer at Skate Detroit, and on multiple USFS committees.

Kathy has been heavily involved in volunteerism at the Club. She is a former Board Member and Secretary—serving from1991 to 2001, during which time the Club sent multiple athletes to national, world, and Olympic championships. Kathy represented DSC at Detroit Metro Council and served as Marketing and Publicity Chair of the LOC for the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. She has also held key LOC positions at such events as Skate America, a Junior Grand Prix, and two U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Additionally, Kathy has volunteered for Skate Detroit in registration and judges’ hospitality. Notably, Kathy and her husband, Roger (who works as an attorney), worked closely with the club to secure its 501(c)(3) designation prompting other clubs to do the same. The 1994 USFS Championships LOC was also designated a 501(c)(3), which gave the club funds for the lobby, offices, and C rink. As a result of their service and continued dedication to DSC, Kathy and Roger were designated Life Members in 2022.

Kathy is also active in USFS. As a DSC Board Member, she has represented the Club at Governing Council on numerous occasions. She has served on the Collegiate Programs Committee, Sanctions and Eligibility Committee, and Competitions Committee. Kathy is currently a USFS national accountant and serves as Midwest Sectional Vice Chair for Accountants (Event Management Officials Sub-Committee) and as a member of Domestic Officials Recruitment and Management Committee. As a USFS accountant, Kathy has been assigned to numerous non-qualifying and qualifying events, including as chief accountant at Skate Detroit, assistant accountant at the 2019 USFS Championships (held in Detroit), as chief accountant for the 2020 USFS Championships, and as chief accountant for USFS Synchronized Skating Championships.

Kathy is thrilled to have this opportunity to continue to serve, give back to the Club, and help it pursue its mission and vision—both as a business and as a safe and inclusive space that enables all ice sport participants to achieve their goals. Her experience and leadership will bring added depth and perspective if elected to serve on the DSC Board of Directors.

Kathy holds a BS from Wayne State University and a MA from Oakland University. She lives with her husband (and dog Lulu) in West Bloomfield and Naples, Florida.

Cathy is an Executive Vice President and Michigan Market Leader at Oswald, where she specializes in lare line Risk Management and Middle Market Brokerage segments, with a primary focus on casualty and international risks. Cathy is a senior advisor to the Oswald International Practice and our firm’s Assurex Global partnership. In addition, Cathy is a former Co-Chair and active members of the Women’s Leadership Council at Oswald. The Council was created to inspire, engage, and advocate for Oswald Employee-Owners, in support of professional and personal development, and an inclusive environment that advances the success of women and the organization.

Cathy is an active Director with the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and on the Executive Director committee as well as Director of Oswald’s two captive insurance companies: OswaldRe and Oswald Affinity. In addition to Board work, Cathy regularly volunteers in the community through various non-profits.

Cathy has been married to her husband Jon for 15 years and is the proud mother to Adrianne (14), Jessica (10) and Finn (8), all who learned to skate at DSC. Both girls are active with private lessons and Detroit Theatre on Ice as well as numerous Ice Shows. Cathy and Jon have worked various committees, most recently the last few years on Charity Tables.

Matthew Mason, now retired, was an Assistant Director of a large prepaid legal services plan for over thirty years. Matt is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and remains a member of the Michigan Bar having specialized in bankruptcy and consumer law. Matt has served on the boards of nonprofit organizations over the years and is currently an officer and director of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center which specializes in appellate advocacy on behalf of consumer debtors. Matt has been a member of the DSC family for over 30 years as an adult skater, primarily as an ice dancer. He believes that he has taken ice dance lessons from every DSC coach who was willing to take him on as a project. Matt has volunteered for Skate Detroit for many years as well as at both National championships held in Detroit. Matt is currently working with DSC staff to raise funds through grant applications and private donations. Matt supports DSC’s mission to foster a fun and inclusive community of skaters and to instill a commitment to excellence on and off the ice. As a board member Matt would look forward to the opportunity to use his experience in nonprofit governance to support the club and help it continue to grow and thrive.


Since joining the Detroit Skating Club in 2012, Aya Takai has had the honor of representing DSC on the international level as a Team USA pair skater and most recently, on the national level as an Ice Dance Judge at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. As a skater from Missouri, the opportunity to move to Michigan and train at DSC changed the trajectory of her skating career. As a member of the Board, Aya is committed to ensuring the next generation of DSC athletes have the same support and opportunities to strive for excellence.

Off the ice, Aya has held senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Senior Advisor to the Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner, the state regulatory authority which monitors the financial solvency of insurers and safeguards consumer protections. Previously, she served as Policy Advisor to the Governor of Michigan and Director of State Policy and Advocacy at Commonwealth Care Alliance, a nonprofit mission-driven health services organization, now part of CareSource. She is experienced in advising public leaders, nonprofits, and VC-backed startups around leveraging smart policy and responsible government funding to expand business and economic opportunities.

Since retiring from competition, Aya has served on various U.S. Figure Skating Committees and is active as a National Ice Dance Judge, Sectional Singles and Pairs Judge, and Sectional Referee. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and lives in Royal Oak and Boston.

Tina Maxbauer is currently a Senior Manager in information technology. She works for Trinity Health, the second largest Non-Profit Catholic Health Organization in the country. She has been with the Trinity Organization for the past 30 years holding a variety of positions, including but not limited to, Project Manager, Business/Data Analyst, and Resource Manager. She is organized, efficient, and well versed in budgets, public speaking, and managing people and situations.

Tina has been married to her husband, Paul for 23 years. They now enjoy their own activities after raising their blended family of 6 children, Tina and Paul have 9 grandchildren whom they love to spend time with and spoil!

Tina is a very active member at DSC. She has served on the DSC Board for 6 years, the past five as Board President. She is an adult skater who has competed in both singles and synchronized skating. She practices, on multiple sessions, 5 days a week in the early morning hours before work. She has acted as the chairperson for the coach hospitality for Skate Detroit as well as the backstage manager for the DSC Annual Ice Show.

Board of Directors

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2025 Sunshine Skate!

ALL Learn to Skate skaters are eligible to compete even if they don't have a private coach. If you are unsure what to register for, please reach out to me and I'll guide you.

In addition to Learn to Skate levels, we are offering Aspire 1 - 4, Excel Pre-Preliminary, Excel Preliminary, Excel Preliminary Plus, Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary Well Balanced, Adult levels, Special Olympics levels, hockey skills, showcase and more! Please read the announcement in the link below for all the levels and information. You will register with this link as well. The competition will be held at DSC on June 8th. All entries are due by May 19th. We will have designated practice ice times the week before the event and the day of the event. More information will follow.

Madany Dental
Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates
Detroit Custom Skate Shop
Oswald Companies
The Hills Eyecare and Optical
Midwest Watercraft

There is still time to become a sponsor of our competition. We are a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please reach out to 

r as soon as possible if you'd like to support our event and become a sponsor. Thank you!

Sunshine Skate

Please join us for the DSC “200 for 200” challenge. This fall, a 75th Anniversary plaque will be affixed to the entry wall in C Lobby. The plaque is to commemorate 75 Years of skating excellence at DSC. 

We are asking 200 DSC supporters to donate 200 dollars. All of the donors names will be engraved on the plaque. The donations will go directly to the building fund, which will assist in keeping DSC ‘up and running’ for another 75 years! 

To make your donation contact Marrianne Swift in the main office - 248.332.3000 x1101 or click the button below:

In Spring 2022 we started the Project Zamboni Fundraiser to help us raise money to purchase a new zamboni. We are currently at $50,000 - almost halfway to our new goal of $110,000*

*This goal was adjusted from our original goal due to the purchase of another zamboni from an area rink which saved us $40,000.

If you wish to help support our goal then click on the link above. Thanks to all who have donated thus far!

Donate

Skate Detroit 2023 will be held July 19-22, 2023; below is the schedule of events*

*The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

We're really happy to have 828 Studios back at Skate Detroit providing the photography, videography, and live streaming. They will be capturing every performance on both sheets of ice all week. You can find out more info at 

If you have any questions, you can reach out directly to Tim via text or email. 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – SKATE DETROIT 2025!

We are pleased to announce that registration for Skate Detroit 2025 is now open! The announcements and registration for both the NQS and non-qualifying events can be accessed through the 

The NQS event offers competitive opportunities for Singles, Pairs, and Dance. The non-qualifying event offers competitive opportunities for well-balanced singles (Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Juvenile, and Open Juvenile), all Excel levels, Aspire, and Adults.

 to access your member account via the EMS.

 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in August!

Skate Detroit

The Ice Sports Cafe is located between Rinks B and C in the main lobby. The cafe offers great food whether you are here for just a snack during a hockey game or if you're here during breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Ice Sports Cafe


Witness of 2 DSC Coaches, at least 1 not being your head coach (double & triple must be Resident Coaches)


Present video to the “Axel3” Committee, 3 DSC Resident Staff Paul Bellantuono, Linda Johns, & Jodie Tasich A minimum of 2 committee members must approve and sign your form


Element must be listed on your passing test form


Element must be listed on your IJS protocol, not to include “-5” or “q” or “<” or “<<”

Your name will be posted on the following months’ “Axel3” Club board in the main lobby for the duration of a month. Your name will also be added to the “Axel3” list of names on the DSC website.

Single Axel – Grandfathered for all active club skaters, requirements:

All skaters in good standing with the club will be inducted into the Single Axel Club automatically, with any of the above requirements.

Please submit a form to have your name added to the DSC website.

Double Axel and/or Triple Jump – Grandfathered for all active club skaters, requirements:


All active skaters in good standing with the club will be inducted into the Double Axel and/or Triple Jump Club automatically, with any of the above requirements.

Isadora Alvelo-Malina,7
Alyssa Baek,11
Diana Cang, 8
Savannah Casey, 10
Angela Dai, 8
Elin Danielson, 7
Gracelynn DeMarco, 7
Madelynn DeMarco, 8
Declan Field, 12
Alvin Gan, 8
Noa Gendelman, 10
Julia Gergis, 13
Gabriella Golden, 13
Isabelle Goldstein, 7
Isabella Hamady, 13
Lindsay Harpster, 13
Olivia Hu, 8
Himawari Ishihara, 9
Ariana Jurewicz
Eszter Kadar, 10 
McKenna Kaleniecki, 8
Keya Kansara, 11
Evie Keough, 12
Amelia Li, 9
Addison Lee, 8
Jeffrey Liu, 10
Katelynne Macyda, 12
Madison Madany, 9
Erin Mandel, 10
Henley Marcus, 8
Nora Margolis, 10
Eloise Marnat, 9
Jackson Matta, 12
Makinna McBride, 11
Anna Moldovan, 8
Akarai Okada, 10
Koki Okada, 7
Jennifer Ostermann, 15
Erianne Pambid, 9
Liisa Postma, 13
Isabella Reed, 9
Peilan Ren, 7
Shira Richmond, 9
Alice Schlosser, 9
Lorelai Schramm, 8
Yui Seong, 7
Hope Techlin, 11
Harriet Wang, 8
Monica Wong, 9
Ava Xiromeritis, 15
Zoe Xiromeritis, 10
Reecy Yu, 7


Erin Biederman, 12
Jonathan Guo, 17
Mayou Hayashi, 12
Charles Huang, 15
Emilia Nemirovsky, 11
Rinako Oya, 9
Erianne Pambid, 11
Ryan Pesta, 12
Evan Sun, 16
Jasmine Tedjo, 14

Erin Biederman, 12
Mayou Hayashi, 14
Rinako Oya, 12

Erin Biederman, 13
Emilia Nemirovsky, 11
Rinako Oya, 11
Ryan Pesta, 13

Jonathan Guo, 17
Charles Huang, 16
Emilia Nemirovsky, 11
Rinako Oya, 13

Axel3 Club

Detroit has been selected as the first city in a planned national expansion of the 20-year-old Figure Skating in Harlem program model, the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the life-transforming power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating.

DSC is proud to be partnered with Figure Skating in Detroit and host weekly practices in our facility. 

FS Detroit

Used Skate & Apparel Sale 
November 15 &16!

Drop off will be November 11-13 during office hours!

Great way to clean out your closets of old figure skating stuff. 

Items must be washed and on hangers, as well as, priced and tagged using the sale tags and inventory forms below. 


*Hockey helmets, sticks, and other equipment

Contact Andrea in the main office with any questions. 


Used Skate and Apparel Sale

Parties

In 1910, Detroit skaters enjoyed gliding across the frozen lakes and rivers surrounding Belle Isle as well as at a small artificial rink at the General Necessities Corporation downtown.  As a group of local skaters grew more dedicated, and the sport’s popularity grew across the nation, it was apparent that a more modern rink was warranted.

As a result, David Brown established the first modern ice rink in the Detroit area and quickly thereafter Gladys Salsinger organized a figure skating club. However, once World War I broke out, the arena was closed by government orders.

After the War was over, some local enterprising young men built the “Olympia Stadium” and Mrs. Salsinger, formed the new “Olympia Skating Club.”

The Olympia Skating Club held carnivals, featuring the outstanding amateur skaters of the time, including Sonja Henie, Pierre and Andrea Brunet, and Papez and Swack. But due to their fast decreasing ice time, the group was forced, once again, to reorganize.

In 1946, the members purchased a facility, previously used to house the horses of automotive magnate Charles T. Fisher, and call it home. In 1949 the club changed its name to “The Detroit Skating Club, Inc.”

As the club grew in size and stature, many Olympic and World Champions trained there. The expanding world of figure skating demanded a larger facility, and in 1978, the club took the opportunity to move to its present location in Bloomfield Hills. With the completion of an Olympic size rink 1994, the facility boasts three ice surfaces as well as off-ice training and locker rooms.

The Detroit Skating Club is one of only a handful of clubs in the United States that continues to own and operate its own facility.

Throughout the years, many National and Olympic-level skaters trained at DSC.  Included in this list are Virginia 'Ginny' Baxter in the 50s, Gary Visconti and Tim Wood in the 60s, along with Doug Ramsey, who perished in the 1961 U.S. World Team plane crash; Melissa Militano and Johnny Johns (Pairs) and Johns and Mary Karen Campbell (Dance) in the 70s; 90s members Todd Eldredge, Nicole Bobek, Team Elan, Tara Lipinski, Danielle and Steve Hartsell (Pairs), Elizabeth Punsalan and Jerod Swallow (Dance); Jessica Joseph and Charles Butler (Dance), Jamie Silverstein and Justin Pekarek (Dance), Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev (Dance); 2000s included Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto (Dance), Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev (Dance), Alissa Czisny, Jeremy Abbott, Meryl Davis and Charlie White (Dance), Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker (Dance), Patrick Chan (Canada), Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje (Canada, Dance), Alexandra Paul and Mitch Islam (Canada, Dance), Valentina Marchei (Italy), Danielle O'Brien and Gregory Merriman (Australia, Dance), Nathalie Péchalat and Fabian Bourzat (France, Dance), Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohu (Dance), Elladj Balde (Canada).

As proud as we are of our history, we know the best is yet to come.

The History of the Detroit Skating Club

The purposes of the Detroit Skating Club, Inc., (“DSC”) are set forth in Article II of the DSC’s Articles of Incorporation.

The following words and phrases, wherever capitalized, shall have the following respective meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:

The term “Board” or “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of DSC, and the term “Director” means an individual member of the Board.

The term “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or comparable provisions of subsequent federal tax laws.

The term “DSC” means the Detroit Skating Club, Inc., a Michigan nonprofit corporation.

The terms “Hockey Members” or “Hockey Membership” have the meanings set forth in Article II, Section 4.

The terms “Life Member” and “Life Membership have the meanings set forth in Article II, Section 5.

The term “MAHA” means Michigan Amateur Hockey Association.

The term “Memorial Fund” has the meaning set forth in Article VIII.

The terms “Resident Members” or “Resident Membership” have the meanings set forth in Article II, Section 2.

The term “U.S. Figure Skating” means the United States Figure Skating Association.

The term “Skating year” refers to a 12-month period starting June 1 and ending May 31st or as otherwise specified by the U.S. Figure Skating.

The term “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of DSC 

 the Recording Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Approved by the members means a simple majority of those present who are qualified to vote unless otherwise specified.

The term “Michigan Act” shall mean the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, as amended.

The principal office of the DSC shall be located at 888 Denison Court, in the Township of Bloomfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, or such other place as may be designated as the principal office by the Board of Directors.The DSC also may have offices or branches at such other place, both within and without the State of Michigan, as the Board of Directors may determine from time to time or as the business of the DSC may require.

The registered office of the DSC shall be maintained in the State of Michigan, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office in the State of Michigan.The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Section 1.CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP, FEES AND ANNUAL DUES

(a)The classes of membership shall include (i) Resident Membership, (ii) Life Membership, (iii) Hockey Membership and (iv) such other classes of membership as may be determined by the Board of Directors.

(b)The Board of Directors shall periodically set such fees and annual dues for each class of membership as it determines in its discretion; provided, however, that the dues shall be uniform within a class of membership for like privileges (but dues may not necessarily be equal as between classes); and provided, further that there shall be no dues for Life Membership.

(c)The persons otherwise eligible for membership shall be eligible regardless of race, religion, national origin or gender.

(a) Family Resident membership is defined as a family membership for a husband and wife as defined and recognized in the state where the individual was married and includes individuals in a common law or same sex marriageplus any children under the age of twenty-five (25).Family Resident members over 25 years of age shall be entitled to vote and be eligible to hold any DSC office or be elected to the Board of Directors.

(b)Individual Resident membership eligibility is applicable to any person at least eighteen years of age. Individual Resident members shall be entitled to all privileges of the DSC.Individual Resident members over 25 years of age shall be entitled to vote and be eligible to hold any DSC office or be elected to the Board of Directors.

(c)A son, daughter or ward of a current Resident Member who reaches twenty-five (25) years of age and has maintainedmembership under his or her Family’s Resident Membership may purchase an individual Resident Membership and still maintain their current position on the membership roster.

Any Resident Member who has been a Resident Member for a period of twenty-five (25) cumulative years and has attained the age of sixty (60) years shall be eligible for Life membership.Life Members shall be entitled to vote and be eligible to hold any DSC office or be elected to the Board of Directors.Resident Members, when eligible for such membership, must apply for such membership by written request to the Board of Directors.

Any person who is a member of (a) MAHA and (b) a hockey team that uses DSC’s facilities as its home or principal ice-skating rink, shall be eligible for a Hockey Membership.Hockey Members shall not be permitted to vote, hold office or be elected to the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors may create and bestow such other membership upon such persons for such periods and under such conditions and with such privileges as the Board may determine from time to time.Such members shall not be entitled to vote, hold office or be elected to the Board of Directors.

Section 6.APPLICATION FOR RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

(a)All Resident Membership applications to DSC shall submitted be in writing.The application must be accompanied with appropriate payment and all required fees.If an applicant is a member of another U.S. Figure Skating Club the applicant shall be required to have the appropriate documents from applicant’s prior club in order to designate DSC as their home club with U.S. Figure Skating.

(b)It shall be the duty of the DSC Secretary to determine if the Resident Membership application is properly submitted. The Secretary shall timely submit all Resident applications to the Board of Directors Each Resident Membership must be approved by a majority vote by the Board ofDirectors prior to any Resident Membership applications becoming active.

(c)If a Resident Membership applicant is rejected by Board ofDirectors the applicant may reapply for membership at the next Board Meeting following a three (3) month waiting period.

Neither a membership nor any of the rights and obligations of a membership may be assigned, transferred or delegated.

Section 8.TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF MEMBERS

(a) Any and all DSC Memberships may be permanently terminated by voluntarily submitting a resignation in writing to the Secretary employed by DSC, provided that all indebtedness to the DSC has been paid.

DSC By Laws

Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Annual Ice Show "Out of this World!" Stay tuned for information about our 26th Ice Show!

2024 Ice Show Solo/Feature Tryout Application

Ice Show


We still have spots on each team for skaters.
Skaters can audition by attending a practice. Fee is $25 to audition (paid to Andrea or Marrianne)

COACHES: Richard Brown, Alexandra Aldridge & Kameryn Everett

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT: Jodie Tasich, Jason Dungjen, Shelly Meyer

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Andrea Kornylo & Marrianne Swift

OFF-ICE PARTNER: Eisenhower Dance Detroit (Bella, Olivia and Tara)


Michigan Showcase (Hartland, MI) Th 3/13- Fri 3/14, 2025
Theatre on Ice Nationals (Allen, TX) June 24-28, 2025

Monday 4-5pm (Rink A), followed by off-ice at 5:45-6:45pm (Dance Studio)
Saturday 10:30-11:15am (Dance Studio), followed by practice 11:30-12:15 (Rink A)


Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm (Rink A), followed by off-ice at 6-7pm (Dance Studio)
Saturday 12:15-1pm (Rink A), followed by off-ice 1:15-2pm (Dance Studio)

Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills completed by January 2025


Registration fees are $220/month (If joined late, payment is pro-rated. All future payments are to be made on the 1st of the month through June).
Payments will be made via DaySmart through a recurring payment as a Theatre on Ice Membership.
Fees include ice fee, coaching fee, dance instruction, competition entry, USFSA team registration, costumes, and more!


We plan on having an Aspire Production team!

This team will be ideal for Learn to Skate, Synchro, Aspire & ASP skaters ages 4-12 who want to try Theatre on Ice without the time commitment and pressure of going to Nationals.

Season: November through March, with 1-2 performances possibly in June

Competition: we would like to do 1 local competition


We will follow-up with those interested in the Aspire Team!


Questions regarding the above will be addressed through this email only: 

Theatre On Ice

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Offering Skate Apparel, Skate Purchase, Skate Rental and More. Detroit Custom Skate Shop (DCS) is located between Rinks A and B. DCS offers long-term skate rentals, as well as 1 day rentals.

Phone: 248-335-8790
Mon-Thurs: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sun: Call for Hours

Detroit Custom Skate Shop

Learning to skate at DSC is for everyone! 

 Our Learn to Skate program is for snowplow skaters (age 3-5), basic skills skaters (all ages),  teens and adults too!  Our coaches specialize in teaching quality technique at all levels--some of our coaches have even coached at the Olympics!  From Learn to Skate, we guide our skaters into more programs at DSC including Learn to Play Hockey, Aspire Skating Academy, Synchronized skating, competitive skating, recreational programs, and more!

See DSC skaters featured in a LTS USA promotional video!

Summer 2025 Schedule of Classes
Classes begin June 16
See below for instructions on how to register

Monday 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Teens/Adults

Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Hockey

Saturday 8:30am - 9:15am
Adult Coffee Club

*If you drop in on Coffee Club, the fee will be $30 per class. This must be scheduled in advance. 

Click on the link above to log into your DaySmart account (or create an account if you did not skate prior to June 2024)

Once logged in, click on memberships, then add membership.

Make sure your SKATER'S NAME is selected from the drop down menu.

Click "add to cart" next to the day you wish to register for.*