University of Delaware Figure Skating Club

The University of Delaware Figure Skating Club (UDFSC) was chartered in January 1986. The University of Delaware is home to the Blue and Gold arenas which serve as the home of the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club and the Delaware Ice Skating Science Development Center (ISSDC). The University of Delaware Ice Skating Science Development Center (ISSDC) is a year-round training facility designed to meet the needs of figure skaters, first-time competitors and Olympians. The ISSDC is directed by Ronald Ludington, who has coached skaters in 9 consecutive Olympics and 36 World Championships. His personal credentials include several skating titles: U.S. Pair Champion (1956–60), U.S. Silver Dance Champion (1958), World Bronze Medalist (1959), Olympic Bronze Medalist (1960), and World Invitational Dance Champion (1965).

Coaching staff

The University of Delaware FSC is home to many top level National and International coaches. This is one of the main draws to the skating club. Among others, top coaches include:

• Ron Ludington
• Pamela Gregory
• Jeffrey DiGregorio
• Yovanny Durango
• Priscilla Hill
• Tracey Poletis
• Karl Kurtz
• Tiffany Scott
• Philip Dulebohn
• Ronnie Biancosino

Athletes

The following are athletes who have represented the club in competition or have trained at the club.

• Brent Bommentre
• Melissa Bulanhagui
• John Coughlin
• Albena Denkova
• Melissa Gregory
• Akiyuki Kido
• Anjelika Krylova
• Tara Lipinski
• Kimmie Meissner
• Jordan Miller
• Bridget......

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