History:
The Highland Skating Club, originally known as the Burien Skating Club, was established in 1964. Â The club moved from Burien to Ballard then to its current location in 1983 when the club was renamed the "Highland Skating Club."
The Highland Skating Club is a member of US Figure Skating, the governing body for figure skating in the United States. Â U.S. Figure Skating was formed in 1921 and is a member of the International Skating Union (ISU), the body that governs the sport internationally. Â Each year in September, Highland hosts "Blades on Ice," which is a local competition that is open to everyone. Â It is one of the club's important fund raisers along with it's major fund raiser - hosting Winterfest at the Seattle Center from Thanksgiving through January 1st. Â All members of the club are encouraged to participate in both fund raisers.
The Highland Skating Club is also a member of the Pacific Northwest Inter-Club Association, the regional organization whose board meets quarterly to promote a unified skating community. The Pacific Northwest Inter-Club Association conducts an annual summer competition, which all U.S. Figure Skating registered skaters, as well as registered skater from other countries may enter. Â
Address: PO Box 33764
