Louisville Skating Academy is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote figure skating. Members of LSA support figure skating and the club and are afforded various benefits and privileges. LSA offers several different categories of membership. Each category is outlined below.

In order to become a member, the LSA membership application must be completed and mailed along with a signed copy of the Liability Release Form and the Ice Rules and Etiquette Form as well as payment in full.

All members of LSA will become members of U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating offers two levels of membership -- Basic Skills Membership and U.S. Figure Skating Membership. Both provide basic insurance coverage, a membership card, and a membership number. However, the benefits of these two levels are different and are outlined within the LSA membership categories below.

LSA will process the U.S. Figure Skating membership registrations of its members. Shortly thereafter, a U.S. Figure Skating will mail a membership card to each member. Please keep this card as the membership number is required for competition and test applications forms. For higher level skaters, this number is needed to access your personal skating record on the U.S. Figure Skating website.

LSA Membership Classes and Rates

FULL MEMBERSHIP

Single Membership - $150.00 (includes LSA Club dues and U.S. Figure Skating Membership Fee)

Single members must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.  Registered Single members are entitled to the same benefits as listed below for Family members.

Family - $165.00 (includes LSA Club dues and U.S. Figure Skating Membership for two members of the same family- at least one must be an adult. Additional family members may join for a fee of $15.00 per person which will be paid to U.S. Figure Skating.)

All skaters under the age of sixteen (16) years of age must have a Family membership.  All registered family members are entitled to the benefits listed below.

U.S. Figure Skating Membership Benefits:

• Subscription to SKATING Magazine - one copy per household
• Allows participation in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions and events
• Allows participation in U.S. Figure Skating test sessions
• Basic insurance coverage
• Certificate of accomplishment for passing USFS tests
• Right to represent LSA at regional, sectional, and national events
• Opportunity to become a member of the U.S. , World or Olympic Figure Skating Teams

LSA Club Benefits:

• Represent LSA at U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions
• Lower fees at LSA test sessions than out-of-club skaters
• LSA awards U.S. Figure Skating test badges for Intermediate Level and below; test medals for Novice thru Senior to home club members
• Ability to contract for ice (per session costs are not included)
• Walk-on Ice privileges (per session costs are not included)
• Vote at LSA annual meeting and serve on Board of Directors if elected (must be 16 years or older)
• LSA email communications
• Participation in LSA sponsored programs, events and shows
• Invitation to LSA Club functions - holiday party, end of year banquet and annual meeting
• Allows purchase of LSA logo apparel and Team Warm-ups

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - $100.00 (includes LSA Club dues and U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership for skater)

Associate members will hold U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills membership with LSA if they are not already members of U.S. Figure Skating through with another club.  Associate members with Basic Skills Membership may not take U.S. Figure Skating tests; however, they may take Basic Skills tests.

U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership Benefits:

• Allows participation in U.S. Figure Skating group lesson programs
• Basic insurance coverage
• Allows Participation in Basic Skills Competitions and Basic Skills events
• Provides USFS basic skills record book and yearly badge

LSA Club Benefits:

• Represent LSA at sanctioned competitions in basic skills events
• Ability to contract for ice (per session costs are not included)
• Walk-on Ice privileges (per session costs are not included)
• LSA email communications
• Allows participation in certain LSA sponsored events and shows
• Invitation to LSA Club functions - holiday party, end of year banquet and annual meeting
• Allows purchase of LSA logo apparel

BASIC SKILLS MEMBERSHIP - $15.00 (includes LSA registration fee and U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership for skater)

Basic Skills members may not take U.S. Figure Skating tests; however, they may take Basic Skills tests.

U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership Benefits:

• Allows participation in U.S. Figure Skating group lessons
• Basic insurance coverage
• Allows participation in Basic Skills Competitions and Basic Skills events
• Provides USFS basic skills record book and yearly badge

LSA Club Benefits:

• Represent LSA at U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned basic skills competitions
• Walk-on ice privileges for "Open Sessions" only (per session costs are not included)
• Allows purchase of LSA fleece jackets

SUPPORTIVE MEMBERSHIP - $45.00 (includes $35.00 donation to U.S. Figure Skating - U.S. Figure Skating donates a portion to support the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund)

U.S. Figure Skating has created this special membership category for figure skating fans. 

U.S. Figure Skating Supportive Membership Benefits:

• Subscription to SKATING Magazine - one copy per household
• U.S. Figure Skating Media Guide
• A Special "Thank You" Gift from U.S. Figure Skating

LSA Club Benefits:

• LSA email communications

OFFICIALS MEMBERSHIP - LSA Membership Option for Appointed U.S. Figure Skating Officials, such as:

• Judges
• Accountants
• Music Coordinators
• Referees
• Ice Technicians

LSA Club Benefits: 

• U.S. Figure Skating dues paid by LSA
• LSA membership fees waived
• Governing Council Travel expenses covered up to $500.00/ official (to be reviewed annually)

Responsibilities:

• Remain active and in good standing with U.S. Figure Skating in appointed capacity
• Establish LSA as Home Club
• Be willing to serve as an LSA delegate if attending Governing Council
• Cover own personal and travel expenses when providing services to LSA
• Make services available to LSA as needed, within reason, according to LSA Executive Board