ABOUT PSCHS

OUR MISSION:

The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, America’s first skating club, preserves and promotes the sport, art and history of figure skating for recreation and competition.

People come to the PSCHS because they or their children want to skate. They stay because of our excellent coaches and staff, fantastic and plentiful ice, friendly atmosphere, and convenient location in a club-owned, year round facility in Philadelphia’s Main Line suburb of Ardmore.

Our welcoming environment, comprehensive on- and off-ice skating programs and fun social events promote camaraderie, sportsmanship, health and fitness for children and adults at all skill levels.

Our rink is unique because it is truly geared for figure skating with high quality ice, abundant natural light, a wall of mirrors, no boards and no hockey teams.

Come and skate with us, watch your favorite skaters from our warm lounges, or check out our fully stocked skate shop and skate sharpening services.

Explore this Website to learn more about membership and public skating at PSCHS.

PSCHS has something for everyone, old or young, experienced or beginner.

Unlike a regular rink, our club is owned by our members and many of our activities are solely dedicated to their enjoyment and advancement.

In these days of constant scheduling and stress, there is no better place for family fun and fitness …. family-centered activities, recreation and fun, exercise, camaraderie, competitions, exhibitions, tests, camps, Special Olympics, and much more.

Click on the links below to find out more.

Programs Open to All

Learn to Skate

We offer 4 Learn to Skate programs to the public each year, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.

Friday Evening Public Skating

Fridays during the Winter we are open to the public for a per-session fee and is popular among the middle school crowd. Click for more information.

Fall, Spring and Summer Skating

Our winter season is predominantly for our members, but the Fall, Spring and Summer seasons offer skill appropriate skating sessions at a per-session fee.  Summer is a special refreshing break from the heat and offers camps, seminars and group activities for adults and children alike. Click here for our skating schedule for ice times.

Sunday Family/Public Session

We are open for skating to the public on Sundays 1:45-3:15pm starting in October. Admission is $10 and skate rental is $5.  Check with our Club office for additional information.

Testing

Test Sessions held at PSC&HS are usually held monthly on Sundays. Children, teens and adults may test their level of competence in skating skills, singles, and ice dancing. Click here for the test schedule.

Exhibitions

On a designated Saturday of each month during our Winter season, we showcase our skaters in a free exhibition.  No reservations needed, just come and watch and enjoy. Click here for more information.

Special Olympics

PSCHS is honored to have Special Olympics Montgomery County conduct one hour training and competition on Sunday afternoons for during the months of September through February. Click here for more information.

Competitions

Every year we hold competitions for skaters from clubs all over where they compete for honor and trophies. Click here for information.

Fully Stocked Skate Shop

We have the finest in new skating equipment and clothing for all. Click here for more information.

Member-Guest Sessions

To promote membership at our club, we hold member guest days during the winter season where guests can skate with members for free.

Member-Only Programs

Winter Club Classes  Oct-April

Members with appropriate skating privilege may join our club class for free! Basic Skill/Junior C kids “Aspire” classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:45-5:15. Adults have “Ice breakers” Mondays nights 8:15-8:45pm and Adult Dance/Edge Wednesday nights 8:15-8:45pm

Ice Dancing/Dance Tape

Ice Dancing is a form of figure skating where skaters dance as a couple such as a waltz, tango, blues, etc. Click here for more information.

Single, Skating Skills, and Figures

There are many sessions each week where individual skaters can focus on improving their technique. Click here for our skating schedule for ice times.

Synchronized Skating Teams “Philly Spirit”

Synchronized skating is a popular discipline both within U.S. Figure Skating and around the world. Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8-20 skaters perform a program together and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. We have both adult and junior teams. Choose from the links below for more information.

Adult Synchronized Skating Page

Junior Synchronized Skating Page

Shows & Exhibitions

Skaters of all ages are welcome to be a part of our annual Ice Shows and monthly Tea Exhibitions

Off-Ice Conditioning

We offer Off-Ice Training opportunities designed for figure skaters including Pilates and Exercise Training Classes. Click for more information.

Social Events

Throughout the year, there are numerous family activities from the opening Great Skate, the Annual Holiday party in December, to our season closing Annual Meeting and Dinner.