About Us
About The White Rose Figure Skating Club
The White Rose Figure Skating Club is a U.S. Figure Skating member club formed in 1994. WRFSC is based at York Ice Arena in York, PA, and works to promote the mastery of all disciplines of figure skating. WRFSC supports skaters in competitive and recreational endeavors and welcomes skaters of all levels.
Our vision is to offer a supportive environment and quality programs, along with a professional coaching staff, so our skaters can excel in the sport of Figure Skating
Our commitment is to offer flexible skating times at a reasonable price. We exist because of our members, and we are very grateful to our members who have made us what we are today. We now strive to take our organization to the next level so that we can serve our skaters even better and continue to grow our club, and offer even more exciting programs in the future.
WRFSC hosts and coordinates U.S. Figure Skating test sessions for Moves in the Field, Free Skate, Dance, and Pairs. Test sessions are held periodically throughout the year.
Since our inception, we have hosted two South Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships (2002 and 2008). WRFSC was proud to host the 2013 State Games of America U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which attracted over 1,000 skaters from across the nation. Our club currently has the bid to host the Pennsylvania Skating Championship with Keystone State Games of America every year. We currently host 3 competitions annually: our Winter Showcase, Keystone State Games, and The White Rose Invitational.
Meet Our Coaches
Mickayla Eberly
Skating / Hockey Skills Instructor
Bio:
Mickayla is a US Figure Skating-certified coach and a full certified member of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). She began coaching Learn to Skate and Learn to Play group lessons in 2013 and has taught private/semi-private lessons since 2014. She specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Power Skating, and Edge Control.
Background:
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Passed Senior Moves in the Field, Novice Freestyle, and Pre-Silver Dance
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Competed along the East Coast from 2007–2021
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Performed in lead and chorus roles with RRFSC Theater on Ice
Specialties: Figure Skating, Power Skating, Hockey Skills
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Marcie Vucenic
Figure Skating Instructor
Bio:
Marcie is a PSA and US Figure Skating-certified coach with over 25 years of experience coaching skaters of all ages and skill levels. She has coached medalists at Regional, Adult National, and State Games competitions in both Florida and Pennsylvania and has guided students through USFS Gold Tests.
Background:
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Former Director of Skating, York Ice Arena (2012–2017)
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Member of PSA since 1997 and USFS since 1981
Specialties: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Figure Skating, Power Skating
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Madison Hilty
Figure Skating Instructor
Bio:
Madison is a US Figure Skating Core Coach Certified instructor with 18 years of experience in figure skating. She specializes in Freestyle, Spins, Jumps, Choreography, and Off-Ice Conditioning. Madison coaches Learn to Skate, Aspire, Off-Ice Classes, and volunteers with Special Olympics.
Background:
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Double Gold Medalist (Moves in the Field & Freestyle)
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Competed on the East Coast and in showcase/theater productions
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Trained under Kala Casagrande, Elsa Swenning, and Cindy Bear
Specialties: Freestyle, Choreography, Spin & Jump Technique, Off-Ice Training
Certifications: US Figure Skating Core Coach Certified
Linda Huber
Special Olympics Director / Figure Skating instructor
Bio:
Linda is a PSA-rated coach with extensive experience working with adaptive skating and Special Olympics athletes. She has served as a coach at four World Special Olympic Games and is a National Games of America Gold Medalist coach.
Specialties: Figure Skating, Power Skating, Hockey Skills, Ice Dance, Adaptive Skating, Special Olympics
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Kala Casagrande
Figure Skating Instructor
Bio:
Kala is a US Figure Skating Gold Medalist in both Moves in the Field and Freestyle. She began coaching in 2008 and is a PSA member and CER Category B Certified. Kala specializes in Freestyle, Choreography, and Moves in the Field.
Background:
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Competed in Mid-Atlantics and Regionals
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Over 15 years of coaching experience
Specialties: Figure Skating, Choreography
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Cari Bowen
York Ice Arena Figure Skating Director, Figure Skating Instructor & Power Skating Coach
Bio:
Cari has over 23 years of coaching experience and currently serves as the Figure Skating Director at York Ice Arena. She offers private and semi-private lessons to all levels and specializes in Power Skating (speed, stride, edge work), Jumps, Spins, and Choreography.
Background:
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Trained by Cindy Bear and Elsa Swenning
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Team coach with Rachel Cox, Liz Locker, Madison Hilty, Kimmie Meissner
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Coaches Excel and NQS track skaters, including National Excel Finalists
Specialties: Figure Skating, Power Skating
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Liz Locker
Learn to Skate Director / Assistant Business Manager / Figure Skating & Power Skating Instructor
Bio:
Liz is a Double Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. She competed at the Senior Level and placed in the top 5 in New England. She is Learn to Skate USA Certified and USFSA Core Coach Certified.
Background:
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Competed collegiately
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Trained by master-rated coaches
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Choreographed for Excel, Well-Balanced, Theater on Ice, and Group Shows
Specialties: Freestyle, Choreography, Power Skating
Certifications: US Figure Skating Core Coach Certified, Learn to Skate USA Certified
Rebecca Hartman
Figure Skating Instructor
Bio:
Rebecca is a US Figure Skating and PSA Certified Coach with nearly 20 years of coaching experience. She has taught skaters from beginner to advanced levels in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance, and Choreography.
Background:
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Coached medalists at local and national competitions
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Coaching experience in Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey
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Member of PSA and US Figure Skating
Specialties: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography
Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA
Meet The Board
Board Members
President: Kerri Broch
Vice President: Krista Rafferty
Secretary: Melissa Hall
Treasurer: Bakhtavar Wykpisz
Additional Board Members: Rebecca Hartman (Marketing and Communication), Jillian Althouse, and Sarah Leatherwood (Vendor Coordination)
Board Structure
The White Rose Figure Skating Club Board consists of four officer positions and may include up to nine (9) total Board members, including the officers.
Officers serve a two-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Coaches are not eligible to hold the position of President.
Board meetings are held monthly, requiring 50% participation for a quorum.
Officer Duties
President: Responsible for leading the Club, presiding over meetings, managing Club operations, overseeing correspondence, and signing contracts (with the Secretary) upon Board approval.
Vice President: Assists the President and assumes their duties in their absence.
Treasurer: Manages Club funds, maintains records of all transactions, prepares reports as needed, and ensures disbursements are properly authorized.
Secretary: Maintains meeting minutes, manages Club documents.
We are seeking volunteers to manage key club functions, including Hospitality, Volunteer Coordinator, and Membership Coordinator. These roles are essential to our club's success, and your involvement would be greatly appreciated. You do not need to be a member of the Board to hold any of these committee positions. If you are interested in any of these volunteer roles, please also email wrfsccontact@gmail.com.