Mission:

Through the richness of our programs, the quality of our staff, and the energy of our members we ensure that all of our skaters have the opportunity to pursue their dreams while also giving back to the community. From the recreational skater to the Olympic hopeful, singles to teams, beginners to lifelong enthusiasts, The Skating Club of Boston continues to add to its place in figure skating history on a daily basis.

History:

• Incorporated in 1912; third oldest club in U.S.
• Club members of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame: Dick Button, Tenley Albright, Bud Wilson, Cecilia Colledge, Willie Frick, and Benjamin T. Wright
• Seven Club members have served as president of U.S. Figure Skating (formerly known as the USFSA): Winsor Weld, Charles M. Rotch, Sherwin C. Badger, Benjamin T. Wright, Hugh C. Graham, Jr., Franklin S. Nelson, and Charles U. Foster
• Second Club president Winsor Weld was the first president of USFSA (1921)
• “Quonset hut” rink construction recognized by architects and engineers
• Host of 2001 U.S. National Championships
• Host of 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
• Host of 2016 ISU World Figure Skating Championships

About Us:

Throughout the year, SCOB offers opportunities for members to prepare for competition, celebrate holidays, organize benefit events, and share our love of skating. Beginning in September, we enjoy regular Friday night dinners, skating exhibitions, and start a season of sendoffs to regional, national, and international competitions.

Our Junior Activities Committee orchestrates annual Halloween and Winter Holiday shows and initiated an annual exhibition to honor the legacy of our own champion skater and long-time World judge, Mary Louise Wright. This exhibition benefits future generations of skaters by funding the MLW Memorial Exhibition Award and by donating to the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.

In the spring, the annual Club Competition features freestyle, interpretive, and the ever-popular similar pairs event. The longest continuously-running ice carnival in the world, Ice Chips, highlights over 200 club members as well as international champions. Our year concludes with the Awards Banquet in June where we celebrate the year in skating and recognize our skaters’ accomplishments.