The Ohio State University Figure Skating Club (OSUFSC), established in 1997, acts as The Ohio State University’s only competitive figure skating team. The club itself is made up of two groups: recreational (those who skate leisurely once a week on club ice) and competitive (those who train and meet required practice hours to perform during competitions).

OSUFSC competes within the southeastern region, and members of the competitive team have the opportunity to skate in three fixed competitions annually, with the addition of one national competition at the end of the season — granted that OSUFSC places in the top four spots of the region to compete at nationals.

This year, the club will compete at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (Feb. 5-7), University of South Florida (Feb. 26-28), and University of Maryland (March 5-7). Over the span of the weekend, skaters stay in hotels, and wake up early to support each of their teammates throughout the day. Last year, against 27 South Eastern collegiate teams, OUSFSC placed 5th overall, one position off from earning a spot at nationals. 

Supporting OSUFSC goes beyond potential national placements; your support invests in the livelihood of individuals within the team. Any donation made to the team lessens the financial strain figure skating levies on collegiate athletes, and raises club participation by increasing accessibility to the sport. Every year competitive skaters pay out of pocket for competition fees, meals, and travel costs, as well as yearly ice time, their dresses, skate sharpenings, and coaching lessons. Your support can help decrease the amount that skaters pay to compete through OSUFSC, and in turn help more skaters continue to skate through college at OSU.