Photography by Jason Miller
It might seem counterintuitive, but a good way to shake off the winter doldrums is by attending the Ohio High School Figure Skating Championships in February. The Shaker Figure Skating Club is host to the event, held at the club’s home at the Thornton Park Ice Arena. The SFSC is one of the largest U.S. Figure Skating-affiliated clubs in the state of Ohio. The club received its 50-year plaque last year from the U.S. Figure Skating Association. “We have a diverse membership from all over the Greater Cleveland area and offer activities for skaters of all ages and levels,” says club president Angela Robinson. “We are dedicated to providing a community for growth and excellence for all disciplines within the sport of figure skating.” Pictured here are young skaters participating in training sessions called the Bronze Clinic. The program is designed for the skater who is working on fundamentals, from Pre-Preliminary to Pre-Bronze figure skating skills.
