Our club  is fundraising to offer ice times for practice, more specifically to cover unexpected facility booking costs. The UAFSC is home to over 65 members, practicing out of the Clare Drake arena. We are self-funded, raising money by membership fees and fundraising with no exterior support. We strive to offer a minimum of 5.5 hours of practice times a week for our members, critical for supporting our promise of flexibility and inclusivity. Unfortunately, starting in March 2026, the Clare Drake arena will be closed for renovations until January 2027 (projected). The unexpected closure of our home ice puts us in a difficult position for the fall semester, forcing a pivot to municipal facilities for nearly 12 weeks. We are expecting booking rates upwards of $150/hour at the minimum, a staggering jump from our current position.  An increase in membership fees is not a viable option to offset this cost burden, as this will create a barrier to entry and increase stress for our members, undermining student well-being. Additionally, the unforeseen circumstance forced us to secure an alternate venue for our year-end show this year. This meant we had to book and pay for a different facility using our own club funds. This short notice placed a financial strain on our budget, as we had not anticipated added venue costs.

All eligible gifts made during the Giving Day period of 08:00 AM MT, March 26 to 08:00 AM MT, March 27 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 per gift, per fund, until the institutional match pool of $100,000 is fully exhausted.

Figure Skating Club

Ends On: March 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM MDT