Mission Statement

Continually strive to make our community better by offering programs that encourage the participation in the sport of figure skating. To provide a suitable environment for developing skills, encouraging good sportsmanship and building self-confidence. The Helena Figure Skating Club will promote highest standards of leadership and professionalism in all aspects of our sport for all ages and abilities.

Vision Statement

We are dedicated to promoting a fun, healthy, recreational and competitive arena in which all skaters can achieve their personal goals. This will be achieved through supportive guidance and skating opportunities such as ice shows and competitions.

HFSC 2009 BYLAWS
HFSC BOARD MINUTES - Coming Soon!

Board Members

Position Open - President
Debbie Curry - Vice President
Position Open - Secretary
Kathy Lamping - Treasurer

Katie Bauer-Butters Trustee
Nancy Dupre - Trustee
Pam Langve-Davis - Trustee
Position Open - Trustee
Katelyn Houtz - Junior Board Member

The Helena Figure Skating Club provides Basic Skills Sessions for anyone interested in learning how to skate. These group lessons are a great way to learn skating fundamentals. Classes are held on Sunday’s throughout the ice skating season.

To register, contact Pam Langve-Davis at 439-6167.

Upcoming Events and Registration

• Basic Skills Session | Register/Pay

Note: Each particpant (skater) must pay their yearly “Skate with us” fee. You can find this on the memberships page.

Ice Shows

The Helena Figure Skating Club proudly presents two ice shows a year; a Christmas and a spring show. These performances are a great way for our club members and our Basic Skills students to show their progress and to build on their confidence of performing in front of an audience. These shows help the skaters prepare for competitions and gives them a chance to perform for family and friends. It is also a great way for the community to support all of the hard work done by the skaters and coaches with the help of parents and volunteers.

Check back for the latest ice show schedule!

Helena Figure Skating Club - P.O. Box 1472 Helena, MT 59624

Debbie Curry: 406-442-1095
Kathy Lamping: 406-449-6251
Katie Bauer: 406-461-5221
Nancy Dupre: 406-431-2363

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Education/Certification:

Skating Certifications:
P.S.A. Basic Accreditation
P.S.A. Sport Science & Medicine 101
U.S.F.S Ethics 101
U.S.F.S Professional Ethics 101
U.S.F.S U.S. Figure Skating Rules 101
U.S.F.S. Sport Safety 101
P.S.A. Insured
Accomplished Silver Figures & Freestyle U.S.F.S.
Jr. Level Regional Competitor

Figure Skating Coaching:

15 YEARS COACHING EXPERIENCE
Specializing in moves in the field, freestyle, ice dance, choreography, and pairs
Coaching private lessons since 1994 – present (all ages, and levels).
Basic Skills on ice director 1997-2005 Helena Figure Skating Club
Helena Figure Skating Club on ice show director 1997-2007
Guest coach at Billings F.S.C. summer camps
Coaches Theater on Ice

Coaching Recognition

Have had many regional competitors, with one placing and moving on to compete at sectionals.
Head coach of Helena Figure skating Club’s Theater on ice team, Gold medalists 1996-2007
Have had many students pass moves, freestyle, pairs, and ice dance tests and Non-test- senior

Fun Facts:

Skated in California as a youth with Debi Thomas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Rudy Galindo, and Brian Boitano. Michelle also studied with master rated coaches Christy Ness, Alex McGowen, Barbara Rolles-Williams and Greta Borgin. She is also currently working toward becoming a Master rated coach.

Educational Background:

Currently a senior attending Helena High School, but enjoys skating and coaching part time.
Registered and insured coach, under the Professional Skaters of America guidelines

Skating Certifications

Passed Intermediate Moves in the Field
Passed Juvenile Freestyle

Figure Skating Coaching:

Coached for the last 2 years
Specializing in freestyle and choreography
Coaching private lessons with a variety of ages
Has taught at a basic level
Took three students to competitions, and medaled all three in gold or silver positions

Amateur Figure Skating:

Competed for the last 10 years, medaling in every competition
Has appeared in group numbers or as a soloist in HFSC shows for the past 13 years

Educational Background:

2008 Helena High School Graduate with Honors
Full-time student at Carroll College
Majoring in Psychology
Skating Certifications:
Passed Silver Moves in the Field
Passed Bronze Free Skate
PSA Member
USFSA Member w. coaching certification
PSA Insured

Figure Skating Coaching:

4 years coaching experience
Specializing in freeskating, moves, and off-ice training.
Coaching private lessons from 2005 to present. Experienced with non-qualifying levels.
Coach in Helena Figure Skating Club’s Learn to Skate program from 2003 to present.
Coach in Butte Figure Skating Club Basic Skills program in ‘04-’05.
Head coordinater of HFSC shows 2008 to present.
Attended Kathy Casey Training Method seminars in Great Falls, Billings and Bozeman.
Regular attendant at various PSA seminars.

Coaching Recognition:

All National State Games students medaled in 2009 Season.

Amateur Figure Skating:

Participant in Steven Cousins Jackson Hole Summer Camp in 2005.
Competitor in The State Games of America ‘05,’07 & ‘09. Silver medalist in 2007.
Competitior in Northwest Pacific Regional Competition from 2003-2008 Pre-juv-Intermediate Levels.
Competitor in Big Sky State Games 2002 to present.
Won the Points Trophy at Billings Competition in 2007 for Intermediate to Senior Levels.
Appeared as a soloist in HFSC shows 2001-present.
Guest skater in BFSC Ice Parade 2006-present.
Guest skater in Missoula Figure Skating Show in 2007.

Educational Background:

Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts
Graduating class of 2005 with a BA in Fine Arts

Skating Certifications:

Passed 3rd figure test in USFSA
Passed Gold (Senior) Moves in the Field in USFSA
Passed Gold (Senior) Freestyle test in USFSA
Passed Freestyle 6 in ISIA
PSA Member
USFSA Member w/ coaching certification
PSA Insured

Figure Skating Coaching:

10 years coaching experience.
5 years experience in music editing.
Specializing in freestyle, moves, choreography and off-ice training.
Skating Fundamentals Class Instructor at the Skating Club of Boston, 1998 to 2001
Coordinated warm-up and stretching exercises and was the spin coach.
Coaching private lessons since 2000-present. Ages range from infants to adults and levels range from No-test to Senior level.
Coach in The Skating Club of Boston’s “Learn to Skate” classes.
Coach at The Minuteman Figure Skating School from 2002-2008.
Team Coach for the Northeastern Figure Skating Club from 2005 to 2008.
Represented the NUFSC as Head Coach, coaching all levels ranging from Pre-prelim to Senior.
Basic Skills coach at Sheryl Pellegrini’s Learn to Skate Program from 2005-2008 .Choreographed the groups show program.
Basic Skills coach at the Brooks School from January 2006-March 2006.
Basic Skills coach at the ICenter from November 2007-March 2008.
Basic Skills coach at Boston Frog Pond outdoor ice rink from November 2006-March 2008.

Adult Figure Skating:

Adult Sectionals Bronze Medalist 2009- Adult Masters Level
Adult Nationals 9th place 2009- Adult Masters Level

Collegiate Figure Skating:

Northeastern University team captain from 2003-2005.
Ran fundraisers, handled paperwork, coached teammates and controlled all team events.
Competed for Northeastern University as a Junior at intercollegiate competitions hosted by various Ivy league schools and colleges.
National Collegiate Championships Bronze Medalist 1999- Junior Level
National Collegiate Championships 5th place 2000- Junior Level
National Collegiate Championships 5th place 2001- Junior Level

Amateur Figure Skating:

Competitor in New England Regional Competition 1993-2000 Juvenile- Junior Levels and reached final round 5 out of the 7 years
Competed in numerous competitions across the country at all levels
Appeared in “Ice Chips”, hosted by the Skating Club of Boston 1989-1999
Appeared as a soloist in “Evening on Ice” hosted by United Way 1996-1999
Also skated in various other shows around New England