Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
Board of Directors
Contact Us
Coaches
Taking Lessons
Testing
Membership Types
Figure Skating Discplines
Safesport
Skating Resources
Welcome To Our Website!
Thanks for dropping by our website this April! The Winter Olympics and the World's are over, but the 2026 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships are on April 8-11 at the Atlanta Ice Forum in Duluth, Georgia. The club just completed its Fun In The Sun competition and is preparing for its Summer Showcase end of May, we'll post details of the event as they become available!
The Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club of Washington State was formed in 1988 and has operated continuously since that time. Members of the club sponsor, organize and host figure skating events for skaters in the Tri-Cities Richland, West Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Burbank, Finley, Benton City) area of Washington State including summer shows, holiday shows, clinics, lessons, and parties. Some of the club members and club coaches also offer skating lessons in a variety of skating disciplines.
Our club skates at the Toyota Arena in Kennewick, WA. We are your local chapter of the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS), the governing body of the sport of figure skating. You can join our club at any time of the year to help support club Showcase events, holiday parties, and local USFS testing sessions and competitions. Our club is a member of the Pacific Northwest Interclub Association and has hosted local, regional, and national competitions including US vs. World (1998), Keri Lotion Team Event (1999) and the 2003 Northwest Pacific Regional Championships, as well as our annual Fun-In-The-Sun competition. We also participate in numerous events sponsored by other figure skating clubs and organizations around the Pacific Northwest which we encourage you to explore. We are always adding new figure skating links and resources on our website to help skaters find the skating information they're looking for.
If you have any questions about our club, feel free to reach us.
Board of Directors
President
Janine Adamson
Vice President
Vicki Gorton
Treasurer
Janelle Gonzalez
Secretary
Krista Lane
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How To Contact Us
For any general questions, comments or concerns involving the club or the content on any of our website pages, you can send us an email at
janineadamson@gmail.com and it will be routed to the appropriate staff member. You can also reach us through our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/TCFigureSkating/.
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Coaches
Whether you skip or graduate from group lessons, the following coaches are certified by United States Figure Skating (USFS) to teach private figure skating lessons at the Toyota Arena and you can contact them to arrange a lesson time on the club's practice ice. Our coaches are certified by USFS complete annual continuing education courses, they carry instructor's insurance, and they complete Safesport training. Lesson fees vary per coach, but on average they run $1/minute (so a 30min lesson would be $30), payable directly to the coach. This coaching fee does NOT include the additional $10 arena session fee for the lesson. In alphabetical order, we currently have:
Janine Adamson
Specializes in basic skills levels 1-6, spins, and group choreography for all levels.
(509) 539-1577
janineadamson@gmail.com
Available as primary or secondary coach
Coach Biography: Janine is an enthusiastic and experienced figure skating coach with over 25 years of experience. She also offers large group private instruction for school field trips, homeschool groups and private events. Janine's coaching philosophy centers on fostering a positive and encouraging environment where skaters can develop not only technical skills but also discipline, resilience, and a lifelong passion for the sport. She truly believes that everyone can skate and enjoy the sport of figure skating at some level. She wants to share the magic of skating with as many people as possible. When not at the rink, Janine enjoys spending time with her husband and their four kids, fitting in as many memories as possible, surfing, skiing and hiking.
Coaching since 2001
Coaching at the Toyota Arena since 2010
Current Professional Coach with USFSA
Current President of the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
Current Learn to Skate Instructor with USFSA and at the Toyota Arena Skating Academy
Former Vice President of the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
Former Skating Director at the Peaks Ice Arena, Provo Utah
Former Treasurer for the Peaks Figure Skating Club
Former Figure Skating instructor for Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University (formerly UVSC)
Craig Bond
(585) 683-2849
craighbond@yahoo.com
Available as primary coach
Coach Biography: "My Vibe, I want to teach you to be better, a little at a time. When you improve, it makes you and me smile. And I LOVE YOUR KIDS.
Skated from 1967-1979 in regional, sectional, national, international competitions in free skating, through Junior men, pair skating, and international dance.
Performed in numerous public and televised productions including PBS, CTV, HBO, CBS.
Star performer Holiday On Ice. 3 year Europe Tour.
Coached from 1982-present
Regional and sectional free skating, pair skating, dance medalist.
Coached drafted IHL and NHL u21 hockey players 1982-present
Coached Olympic competitors who ice danced and played hockey for the USA.
One of 16 original MIF coaches for judges and coaches national education program.
Member of Canada Ice Theatre 1976-1979
World Professional Ice Dance Champion 1979.
Jenny Bond
(509) 619-6514
triicesk8ing@gmail.com
Available as primary or secondary coach
Coach Biography: Jenny Bond has been coaching and training skaters of all levels for over 40 years, from beginners to International medalists. Her experience as a national medalist herself in Figures, Freestyle and Dance, as a professional ice dancer with world-touring ice dancing companies, and as a choreographer of television and holiday shows brings a wealth of experience and skill to any student serious about competing at a state, national or international level of competition. Jenny's personal focus has long been to develop positive and successful skating programs for all ages (recreational and competitive), to increase public awareness of skating programs and their benefits, and to instill confidence in serious athletes.
Director and Choreographer for the Rochester Skating School for 10 years
Director of Learn To Skate for 10 years
Gold Medalist for Great Britain in Figures and Freestyle
World Professional Bronze Medalist
Alternate for Great Britain for European, World and Olympic Championships
Principal skater with Holiday On Ice touring company
Coaching of national and international medalists
Recipient for "The Who's Who in American Teaching" Award
Ann Doherty
(509) 392-2714
ann.doherty.ad@gmail.com
Coach Biography: Ann Doherty has been coaching in Tri-Cities with TCFSC since 1989. She thinks it is important to challenge and motivate her students to focus on where they can improve. She is very specific and gives her students strong technical guidance. She is honest with them when they have made mistakes and gives them good corrections. She also encourages her students to pay attention to and listen to their bodies and not to push it so far as to injure themselves. As a Technical Specialist (TS), she is able to stay on top of the various program requirements and rule changes for competitions and tests.
Competed from 1966-1976 in local and regional competitions in Figures and Free Skating, competed at Regionals in Junior Ladies
Passed up through the Seventh Figure Test, Pre-Gold Singles, and Pre-Gold Dances
From 1999-2001 also passed Skating Skills tests up through Pre-Gold
Taught Learn to Skate and coached Excel, adult, recreational, regional and sectional competitive skaters
Has been a Technical Specialist for United States Figure Skating (USFS) since 2006
Volunteers as a Technical Specialist at about 15 local and sectional competitions per year
USFS Accredited Level 1 Coach in both Skating Skills and Singles
Allison Hughes
Specializes in skating skills, choreography, dance, and ice theatre
(509) 820-1127
amhughes888@gmail.com
Coach Biography: Allison has been figure skating since 1990. She was a competitive figure skater and ice theatre performer in Salt Lake City, Utah. Allison graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in dance and new media. She has trained with national/international coaches, choreographers, and Olympians all across the country.
Competitive figure skater for 15 years
Ice theatre performer from 1990-Present
Performed in the 2002 Winter Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Dancer: cross-trained with Ballet West, University of Utah, and trained in many dance styles in Utah
USFS Level I Coach
American Ice Theatre Level I Choreographer
Krista Lane
Specializes in Skating Skills and Free Skate
(509) 222-8498
skatekrista@gmail.com
Available as primary or secondary coach
Coach Biography: Krista began skating in 2000 and enjoyed a long competitive career that continued through her college years. As a competitor, she participated at the regional level and competed multiple times at National Showcase, gaining broad experience in both traditional and performance-based skating formats. While attending the University of New Mexico, she helped found a collegiate figure skating team alongside fellow skaters and proudly served in leadership roles as both president and vice president. Building and leading the team strengthened her commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive skating environments and mentoring skaters of all levels. Her coaching journey began early, starting as an apprentice coach at age 12 in 2003. She began teaching group lessons in 2006 and, upon turning 18, expanded into private coaching. She has since coached skaters from beginner through the Bronze/Juvenile level, focusing on strong fundamentals, goal setting, and confidence on the ice. She is a US Figure Skating Level 1 Coach with accreditation in Singles/Free Skate and Program Director and is passionate about helping skaters develop solid technical skills while cultivating a lifelong love for the sport.
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Events Calendar
Spring Showcase - May 30th, 2026
Details forthcoming
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Taking Lessons
When can I skate??
You can skate at the Toyota Arena during practice ice sessions for $10/session. Skaters over 50 years of age can also skate at the Toyota Arena for $5 per session. Figure skating is not allowed during Toyota Arena Public Skate sessions. Find the arena schedule at the arena website at https://yourtoyotaarena.com/calendar/.
How do I start group lessons?
9:35 AM 3/29/2026
Register for group lessons with the Toyota Arena Skating School. Lessons are held Monday and Thursday evening from 5:45-6:45. Lessons include Arena rental skates. Extra practice time on Arena public and practice ice will help you improve faster, see the schedule at the Toyota arena website at https://yourtoyotaarena.com/calendar/. You can register for lessons there as well.
How do I start private lessons??
Whether you skip or graduate from group lessons, the coaches listed on this website are certified by United States Figure Skating (USFS) to teach private figure skating lessons. Contact one of them and arrange a lesson time on Arena practice ice. Lesson fees vary per coach, but on average they run $1/minute (so a 30min lesson would be $30), payable directly to the coach. This coaching fee does NOT include the additional $10 arena session fee for the lesson. Instructors are certified by USFS complete annual continuing education courses, they carry instructor's insurance, and they complete Safesport training.
Can I Compete in Figure Skating??
Yes! The TCFSC hosts one competition each year, usually in the Spring or Summer. Look for updates on our website and tell your coach you're interested in competing. Your first competition will be a "Compete USA" competition. The USFS chart of competitive levels is avaiualble at their website at https://usfigureskating.org/sports/2025/8/12/competition-program-requirements.aspx.
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Testing
U.S. Figure Skating tests serve as a prerequisite for competition and offer an opportunity for athletes to achieve personal goals in the sport. While competitive skaters are required to participate in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure in order to compete, all skaters may opt to take tests as a means of continually challenging themselves and their skating abilities. Tests are available in skating skills, singles, pairs and ice dance, and a separate track is available for adults age 21 and older. When a skater passes the final test in each pathway, they earn the honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. For comprehensive information about the testing pathways, visit the US Figure Skating's Testing Page.
HOW TO TEST
Skaters may test one of three ways:
1. Scheduled test sessions hosted by a figure skating club
2. Submit a competition protocol from a sanctioned U.S. Figure Skating competition. This option is available for free skate, pairs and free dance tests at the juvenile-senior levels and select adult levels.
3. Work with your coach to do virtual testing. Make sure your USFS membership is current and make sure you are compliant with all USFS requirements for virtual testing before you submit materials to them.
Adults are able to test in the adult testing structure.
The qualifications and standards for all tests are specified in the current version of the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
You can view the US Figure Skating rulebook and bylaws at their website at https://usfigureskating.org/sports/2025/8/9/rulebook-bylaws.aspx.
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Membership Types
Beginning skaters usually start in group lessons with the Toyota Arena Learn to Skate program and then join the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club once they advance to private lessons and testing in the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) or competing in USFS competitions. There are two types of memberships involved:
Learn to Skate USA membership is your introduction to the USFS. Membership benefits include secondary sport insurance, a USFS welcome packet, and the opportunity to participate in LTS performances as well as USFS sanctioned events such as the TCFSC's Fun in the Sun competition at the Arena. Registration for Learn to Skate USA is at the website https://yourtoyotaarena.com/ice-skating-lessons/.
TCFSC membership is with the USFSA which allows a skater to enter USFSA sanctioned competitions and take USFS tests. Learn about USFS testing
at https://usfigureskating.org/sports/2025/12/2/test-structure.aspx. A TCSFC membership allows skaters or their parents to serve on the Board of Directors and supports TCFSC-sponsored events like the Christmas Showcase, Halloween Skating Social, and our local USFS test session and competition. Membership with the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club can be completed online through the Entryeeze website at http://comp.entryeeze.com.
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Figure Skating Disciplines
"Figure skating" is a very broad term for a variety of disciplines within the sport. This page aims to explain the disciplines skaters can choose from, those which are currently supported by the club and the competitive tracks and opportunities within each discipline. The following are the skating disciplines that the club currently supports through coaching and competitive opportunities.
Singles Freestyle
Singles Freestyle is the discipline in figure skating that most spectators are familiar with. In free skating, or "Singles Freestyle" skating, a competitive skater performs a program that lasts anywhere from 1 to 4-1/2 minutes, is composed of elements such as jumps and spins, skated to music. Members also compete in "Showcase."
Ice Dance (Solo, Partnered, Line and Shadow)
Note: Ice dance is one of the skating disciplines where age is no barrier. Many adults and senior adults nationwide enjoy this discipline for both its athletic value and its social aspects. Additionally, many skaters ice dance as a supplement to the freestyle discipline to improve footwork and artistry in their sport.
Paired ice dance features a male and female skating togeether, hand in hand, in unison, but instead of performing jump and spin elements the team completes difficult dance patterns, step sequences and maneuvers while showcasing exceptional interpretation of music and precise steps. With roots in ballroom dancing, ice dance requires strong technical skating skills and excellent musicality.
Ice dance competitions consist of two segments: a rhythm dance and a free dance. The rhythm dance features required elements, including lifts, step sequences and pre-determined dance patterns performed to a specific rhythm of music within a required tempo range. Each team will show off their technical skating ability and style as they try to earn the most points heading into the free dance.
The free dance, like the rhythm dance, features step sequences, lifts and a broad selection of difficult skating skills, but the team skates to a music and tempo of their choosing, with a goal of pulling off an entertaining, moving and inspiring performance that looks effortless despite its difficulty. Innovative choreography, timing and rhythm are paramount. After the second segment of competition, the scores from the rhythm dance and free dance are added together to determine overall placement.
Solo ice dancing is identical to paired ice dancing except that a single person does the dance patterns/steps. Line ice dancing is more like the ice dancing shows you attend for entertainment. Shadow dancing is like paired ice dancing except that the pair are not in contact and skate identical patterns and steps together. All these forms of ice dancing are getting VERY popular across the world right now as competitions introduce these categories.
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SafeSport
Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club is committed to providing a safe environment for its members that is free of misconduct and harassment. The club will not tolerate or condone any form of harassment or misconduct of any of its members, including athletes, coaches, officials, directors, employees, parents, volunteers or any other persons while they are participating in or preparing for a figure skating activity or event conducted under the auspices of U.S. Figure Skating. All forms of misconduct are unacceptable and in direct conflict with U.S. Figure Skating rules.
Volunteers who will be regular contact with Athletes are required to complete the Safesport training and undergo a background check through the US Figure Skating Safesport program. Athletes who are over 18 and who skate in a team or pair with an under-18 skater are also required to complete the training. Coaches are required to take the training to be compliant with USFS. Members of TCFSC board of directors are also required to be USFS compliant in Safesport.
The online training takes around 3 hours and can be completed in several sessions. Log in to the USFS members-only site using your USFS membership number and click on the 2024-25 Compliance Link. The training is free of charge for USFS members and you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for a year.
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Skating Resources
Club Merchandise
The club carries it's own merchandise at https://www.personaliteez.com/Tri-Cities-FSC-s/1878.htm.
Where can I skate around here?
Our links page at https://tcfsclub.org/links.htm has a variety of ice skating venues in the state.
Where can I buy skates around here?
Used skates: look for our "Skate Swap" at least once a year by watching this website's Classified Ads section.
New skates can be purchased at:
Hockey Source (in Pasco) carries Jackson and Reidell figure skates and blades and can special order other products as needed. Proper fit is critical; having your foot measured correctly is essential. For skates purchased at Hockey Source, their staff will select a skate appropriate for your skating level and help you fit your boot properly.
Online - while online purchases of skates are generally discouraged by club leadership, Jackson and Reidell figure skates are readily available online at sites like https://www.amazon.com and https://figureskatingstore.com. Measure your foot using the manufacturer's guidelines.
How do I take care of skates?
Wipe off your blades and use cloth "soakers" to cover your blades in your skate bag so that the blades do not scratch or nick.
Blade guards are used to protect your blades when you are walking around the rink. Don't store your blades with guards on; the moisture trapped in the guard will cause your blade to rust.
Soakers and guards can be purchased at the Hockey Source or online.
"Air out" your skates to prevent mildew and prolong the life of the padding inside the skate.
Don't leave skates in a hot car for extended periods of time.
Blades should be sharpened about every 40 hours of ice time.
Hockey Source (Pasco) sharpens beginner to the most advanced (Pattern 99 and Gold Star) blades. Work can be completed in a few hours. $12
Toyota Arena (Kennewick) sharpens figure skating and hockey skates at the lobby counter. Work can be completed in a day. $6
Skaters can also take their skates to be sharpened by someone that specializes in sharpening figure skates.
Bill Dodd (Coeur D'Alene) NorthWest Skates
Larry Muxlow (Spokane): 509-926-9402
Vicky Zanders (Portland/Seattle): 503-329-5180
Rick Stephens (Seattle): 206-546-2431
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