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

Public Skating:
Saturdays 3:10-4:30pm C-Rink

No Public Skating
Saturday, April 18
Saturday, April 25 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Board of Directors - Officers

Our Sunshine Skate competition will be Sunday, June 7, 2026. More information and registration coming soon!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our competition please reach out to 

r. We are a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Thank you!

Sunshine Skate

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our skating community, we’ve been able to make meaningful improvements to the place we all love. With your support in our 2024 campaign, we raised over $18,000, which allowed us to replace one of our four compressors — an essential upgrade that helps keep our ice rink running smoothly.

In our 2022–2023 campaign, through your kindness, we raised a remarkable $78,000, and we’re thrilled to share that we have just ordered a brand-new Zamboni! Yay!

As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue making necessary improvements so we can provide great ice conditions and a welcoming facility for everyone. This year, our goals include:

·Completing additional facility improvements

·Continuing to save toward a new roof for our A and B rinks

Together, we can make these next improvements possible and further strengthen the community we share at DSC.

As the year comes to a close, we humbly ask that you consider joining us again in our newest fundraising campaign - Go For the Gold. We're offering three levels in this campaign:

-Gold Medal - $1000; includes 2 gold seats to the Spring Ice Show & 2 tickets to the Spring Banquet

-Silver Medal - $500; includes 2 bleacher seats to the Spring Ice Show & 2 tickets to the Spring Banquet

-Bronze Medal - $250; includes 2 bleacher seats to the Spring Ice Show

All levels will receive recognition in the club newsletter. Any gift — small or large — helps us get closer to our goals.

If you're able to give click the link below. Thank you for your consideration. When we work together, we accomplish amazing things!

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. 

Skate Detroit 2026 – August 18-23, 2026

Please save the date Skate Detroit 2026, which will be August 18-23, 2026 (with potential add a day on either the front or back end of those dates pending volume of registrants). We are also thrilled to announce that Skate Detroit has AGAIN been designated a National Qualifying Series event for singles, pairs, and dance! We are the ONLY club that was selected for all three disciplines.

NEW THIS YEAR: Preliminary and pre-juvenile singles athletes will be eligible to compete in the NQS, with the opportunity to advance to their respective Sectional Singles Final. Skate Detroit will also offer events for Adults and Non-Qualifying levels (Aspire through Pre-Preliminary and Excel). Click 

 to see a list of all events designated a part of the NQS series for the 2026-2027 season.

As always, thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to another great event in August!

Skate Detroit 2025 Results - Non-Qualifying

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.

To check out the Ice Sports Cafe menu just click the link below:

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

Drop off will be July 29 & 30 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 our skaters, parents, volunteers, staff and to everyone who attended our Ice Show - Games of Glory - April 24-26! Your support and dedication made this the most amazing show yet! We can't wait until next year's show!


Shout out to Ice Show Directors - Paul, Alex and Jen J - for all your hard work and passion making this show a great experience for our skaters and skating community!

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

Visit Detroit Custom Skate Shop on Facebook

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 2026 Schedule of Classes
Registration is now open!

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. 

**When creating your DaySmart account, you will be asked to sign our waiver. The last page mentions volunteer hours, this 

LTS Skaters DO NOT have to complete volunteer hours. 

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. Also, if you are registering for summer it will say Learn to Skate Summer. If it does not then you are registering for Fall.*

Go to your cart and checkout - if you did not skate this season you will be required to also purchase the Special: Learn to Skate membership which is good from July 1 - June 30.

*Please note: DaySmart will show the full price for a 5-week month, any discounts (based on number of weeks) will apply automatically at checkout. Classes will automatically renew each month. You must give a week notice to cancel for the following month if you wish to pause your membership. You may call Andrea to cancel or email Andrea or Shelly. Once registration has been processed, no refunds will be given. If you cannot attend classes, we can issue make-up slips that can be used for Public Skating. 

Any questions contact Shelly Meyer, LTS Director  (248) 332-3000 x1104 or m.meyer@dscclub.com.

Classes are $22 per class, which will include 10 minutes of stroking and warm-up, 25 minutes of instructed class time and 25 minutes of supervised free time (which may consist of games, bubbles, mazes, etc.) and a badge once the skater has completed the level. We will include occasional 3-minute exhibitions of DSC skaters higher than the Learn to Skate level to expose skaters to the various disciplines of skating.

Classes are $20 per class, which will include 10 minutes of stroking and warm-up, 25 minutes of instructed class time and 25 minutes of supervised free time (which may consist of games, bubbles, mazes, etc.) and a badge once the skater has completed the level. We will include occasional 3-minute exhibitions of DSC skaters higher than the Learn to Skate level to expose skaters to the various disciplines of skating.

General Information
Skates should fit, please don’t leave growing room. Wear thin socks and skates with good ankle support. Skates should only have ONE blade. Skaters should wear comfortable clothing. Gloves or mittens are a MUST. We recommend that skaters under the age of 7 wear a hockey helmet or a round bike helmet. Purchasing or renting skates can be done at Detroit Custom Skate Shop located in DSC.
Phone (248) 335-8790.

Membership
All LTS skaters at The Detroit Skating Club are required to be members of the Learn to Skate USA. These fees are included in your Detroit Skating Club memberships as described below. If you are changing from another USFSA Club, please do so before or at the time of registration. We will assist you in the office. Representing The Detroit Skating Club is not mandatory for your membership. You may join several clubs, but only one may be designated as your Home Club.

Registration
Detroit Skating Club offers an ongoing registration –  just as long as there is room in the class the child can start – for Learn to Skate classes during our Fall and Summer sessions. Our Fall session runs from the beginning of September to the end of May, and the Summer session runs from the third week of June until the end of August. To see a schedule of classes click here. Once you enroll, you will be enrolled for the length of the session unless you let us know before the first of each month.

Registration for Fall 2022 can be done over the phone by calling (248) 332-3000 x1104.

Trial lessons available upon request through the Learn to Skate Manager only. Trial lessons must be scheduled in advance and subject to availability. Trial lessons are for one time only, and are $25 and are to paid at time of class.

About Our Program

Learn to Skate Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule 2022-2023

As of September 12, 2022
Registration is now open. Call (248) 332-3000 x1104

 

Monday	6:00pm	Snowplow/Basics/FS/Adults	B-Rink
Tuesday	5:00pm	Snowplow/Basics/FS/Hockey Skills	B-Rink
Wednesday 5:00pm	Snowplow/Basics/FS/Adults	B-Rink
Thursday  6:00pm	Snowplow/Basics/FS	                B-Rink
Friday	12:30pm	Snowplow & Parent Skate	        A-Rink
Friday	1:00pm	        Snowplow/Basics/Adults	        A-Rink
Saturday 8:30am	        Adult Coffee Club  	                A-Rink
Saturday 10:00am	Snowplow/Basics/FS/Hockey Skills	B-Rink

Schedule of Classes

2022-2023 CALENDAR – LEARN TO SKATE
As of November 28, 2022

MAKE-UP WEEKS
Week of Monday, December 19
Week of Monday, January 16
Week of Monday, February 20
Week of Monday, March 20
Week of Monday, May 22
Week of Monday, May 29

OFF-Dates/Weeks
Saturday, December 24 – Sunday, January 1
Friday, April 7 – Sunday, April 9
Monday, May 29

Fall/Winter/Spring classes conclude Saturday, June 3
Summer classes start week of Monday, June 19

PARENT SKATE WEEKS
Week of Monday, December 12
Week of Monday, February 27

FREE HOT CHOCOLATE WEEKS
Week of Monday, November 28
Week of Monday, January 23

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR WEEK
Week of Monday, December 19

JANUARY IS NATIONAL SKATING MONTH
Friday, January 27 7:30-8:30pm: LTS Open House – Free Public Skating

SURPRISE SWAG WEEK
Week of Monday, March 13

INSTRUCTOR APPRECIATION WEEK
Week of Monday, May 8