For those who are more serious about figure skating, private lessons are available from our excellent coaching staff. Many of our skaters follow the StarSkate test stream and are working on attaining Preliminary to Diamond levels in free skate, dance, interpretive and skating skills. The University Skating Club is a full member of the national skating association Skate Canada and its regional affi
liate, the Skate Canada Central Ontario Section. The University Skating Club is a not-for-profit organization run by its volunteer members. A Brief History of the USC
The University Skating Club is a club with a proud past and a promising future. The club was founded in 1922 by 23 staff, graduates and undergraduates of the University of Toronto and their spouses. The members waltzed and figure skated Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings on the outdoor rink in Varsity Stadium. In 1924 membership was opened to the children of U of T affiliates. In 1932 Varsity Arena was built and sessions were moved indoors to our current location. Membership peaked in the 1950s at over 400. Since then, membership has been opened to everyone and we continue to welcome adults who enjoy ice dancing and freeskating. Did you know that the Canasta Tango was created by a USC member and first skated at Varsity Arena? We celebrated the 50th anniversary of that achievement in 2001.
