USFS GOLD Program

To participate in our USFS Gold Program, skaters must be members of the Bend Ice Figure Skating club and must have passed the Learn to Skate Basic 6 level, either through our Development Academy or with another LTS-certified instructor. The Gold Program is capped at 25 skaters per season.

The USFS Gold Program includes:

Access to all scheduled USFS Gold Freestyles
Our weekly USFS Gold Group class (holidays excluded)
14 different 30-minute group classes, each focused on a specific skill such as jumping, spinning, or edges
A total of 58 hours of ice time during the 2026–27 season, up from 51 hours last season

- Monday Freestyle: 7:00–8:00am (1 hour)
- Wednesday Freestyle: 3:00–4:00pm (1 hour)
- Saturday Group Instruction: 6:00–6:30am (30-minute group class with 3 USFS instructors, divided by skill)
- Saturday Freestyle: 6:30–7:30am (1 hour)
· Participate in group routines for the December Solstice Show or Spring Showcase (estimated additional cost of $50 for Solstice participation and $75 for Showcase participation)
· Earn a solo or duet spot in our Spring Showcase. While all skaters must apply, priority is given to Gold Program skaters. (Estimated additional cost of $75 per skater)
· Apply for our new Coach-in-Training (CIT) program if they will be 14 years of age by 12/31/26. Our CIT’s will assist during Thursday and SaturdayDevelopment Academy group classes and will serve as mentors and peer leaders to our newer skaters. More info coming soon! This new program is under development and details are subject to change.
In addition to the USFS Gold Program, all USFS-level BIFSC members can choose to purchase certain additional programming opportunities separately. In the 2026–27 season, we will offer approximately 30 hours of additional programming that are separate from our Gold Program.
Additional opportunities open to all USFS level members include:
- 60- and 90-minute drop-in freestyles: Typically offered during school holiday weeks or early in the season. ($15 per session.)
- Drop-in clinics: New this season, we will offer four different drop-in clinics, each led by two of our USFS coaches. The first will be offered on 10/31/26. ($25 per skater, tentatively)
- Competition and solo / duet ice time: At the very end of the season we offer blocks of ice time specifically for skaters performing solos/duets in the Spring Showcase and/or skaters competing in the Oregon Open. (Skaters must apply to be in the showcase, typically by Jan 1.)
Check out the club’s updated event calendar for all dates and times. All ice times included in the Gold Program are denoted with the word “GOLD.”

One last reminder before you register:

Club membership and Gold Program registration are two separate purchases. To register for the USFS Gold Program or any other BIFSC programming, skaters must first be registered as members of the Bend Ice Figure Skating Club at the appropriate USFS level. If you have not yet purchased your club membership, please visit our Club Membership page before registering for programming.

Note: The USFS Gold Program does NOT include private coaching. While working with a 1:1 coach is not a requirement for the Gold program, it is encouraged to help skaters master new skills. Our group classes are designed to encourage growth and introduce new skills but do not follow a strict curriculum as they do in Development Academy. Skaters wishing to test, compete, or perform in a solo are required to work with a private coach.