About Us
DEFSC exists to encourage ice skating as a sport, whether recreational or competitive, for all persons and to take necessary steps to promote such throughout Central Arkansas and the Mid-South Region.
The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club (DEFSC) was incorporated in 1984. It is a member club of the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) which in turn is a member of the International Skating Union. The purpose of DEFSC is to foster regional, national and international figure skating and to take all steps necessary to promote amateur figure skating on ice throughout Central Arkansas and the mid-South Region. DEFSC is in the Southwestern Region and the Mid-Western Section divisions for USFS. The DEFSC is a not-for-profit organization and contributions made to the organization are tax-deductible as prescribed by law.
DEFSC is governed by a Board of Directors which is elected each year by the membership at its annual meeting and awards banquet. The Board meets on the last Sunday of each month during the social skate and members are welcome to participate. Other activities of the club are handled by standing or ad hoc committees. Club members are expected to participate in the club’s varied activities. DEFSC club members are USFS officials, committee members, coaches, competitors, recreational skaters, and parents. We have something to offer everyone.
For the competitive skater, as a member club of the USFS, DEFSC is where the competitive skating track begins. One can start with competing at the Basic Skills level. As each skater progresses, there are USFS tests and competitions at each level to mark progression. At the Southwestern Regionals, skaters who place in the top four positions in Juvenile and Intermediate levels go immediately to Junior Nationals. Upper level competition begins at the Novice level. Skaters placing in the top four positions at Regionals in Novice, Junior and Senior levels compete at the Midwestern Sectionals. From there, the top four skaters in each category progress to Nationals.
For the recreational skater, the club offers opportunities for education, fun and social skating with other club members and their families.
Whether you skate for fun or seriously pursue the top skating level, there is something for you in DEFSC.
| Membership to USFS. |
| One hour of guaranteed ice time per month for skating and club on-ice activities. Club sessions are the last Sunday on the month, 1P.M. - 2 P.M. |
| DEFSC sponsors skating seminars with renowned coaches. Club members pay reduced registrations fees. |
| USFS test sessions. |
| USFS Basic skills tests in both free skate and dance. |
| USFS competition preparation. |
| The club provides financial support to skaters who attend USFS events. |
| All members receive the monthly newsletter, News From The Edge, and Skating magazine, the official publication of the USFS. |
The home rink for DEFSC is the Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road, Little Rock, AR 72211.
DEFSC Bylaws
DEFSC Club Rules