Club
Hello & Welcome!
The Brookings Figure Skating Club (BFSC) is dedicated to promoting the sport of amateur figure skating, providing continual education and training opportunities for its members and instilling good sportsmanship. To do this we provide the programs and facilities that will encourage each individual to achieve their own goals in a safe and healthy environment.
BFSC is a member of the Ice Sports Industry (ISI) and partners with the Brookings Park & Recreation Department for group lessons following the ISI curriculum. The purpose of this program is to take a skater from beginning lessons to higher levels, offering all age and all level competitions that are recognized nationwide.
Membership in the ISI program includes such benefits as: earning colorful badges for each completed level, monthly issues of the Recreational Ice Skating magazine, and coverage by ISI individual member accident insurance with a $25,000 medical/dental expense maximum and a $1,000 deductible per injury.
If you are interested in registering for skating lessons, please visit the City of Brookings Park & Recreation Department activity registration website.
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Join Us
Once you've made the decision to join BFSC, don't delay!
Annual Regular Member dues for are discounted for all new members.
To Become a Member of BFSC, complete the BFSC Individual Membership Application which can be found on our Documents page.
We also welcome potential Coaches to check us out! We accept ISI or USFSA credentialing for coaches. COACHES REGISTER HERE!
If you have questions about the various categories of membership that are offered by BFSC, please Contact Us.
When the form is complete, please mail two separate checks (one for BFSC membership dues and a deposit check dated August 10, 2025 for the BFSC volunteer points program) to the following address. Do not include a check for ISI membership as that is already included in your BFSC membership dues.
BFSC
PO Box 364
Brookings, SD 57006
Additional details regarding membership can be found in the BFSC Membership Handbook.
Questions? Contact Us
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Volunteering
To ensure the success of the Brookings Figure Skating Club and to keep all families actively engaged in the club throughout the season, a volunteer program has been established. Families are required to earn a specified number of points each season, and points may be earned by serving in various positions and volunteer roles as defined in the BFSC Job Descriptions document.
Other volunteer work approved by the board generally earns points at the rate of approximately 10 points per two hours worked. The goal of the program is to keep all families involved and to help keep costs to operate the club at a minimum. Families meeting their points requirement before the end of the season, however, are encouraged to continue supporting the club as long as there is work needing to be done.
A family is required to earn points based on the number and level of skaters in the club. All points must be earned during the period starting September 1 and ending August 10 of the following year. Extra points earned may not be carried over to the following year or transferred to another family.
Each family will be required to complete and submit a Volunteer Agreement along with a deposit check for the value of the points the family is to earn. If the required points have not been earned as of August 10, the family will be notified by BFSC that the deposit check will be cashed, and a check representing the dollar value of the points actually earned will be sent to the family.
Alternately, the family may contact the BFSC Membership Chair to pay the dollar value of the unearned points in exchange for the original points deposit check.
A report of volunteer points earned to date will be communicated by the BFSC Membership Chair on a monthly basis.
See the BFSC Membership Handbook for information.
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Coaches
Katie Bratberg
Years Skating: 16
Years Coaching: 10
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Freestyle 4
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications:
ISI Professional Membership, ISI Gold Certified Judge, LTS USA Instructor, SafeSport certified
Where do you work or go to school:
I work at SDSU and am also taking graduate classes through USD.
Competition experience:
Competitive as a skater for over 5 years. Has 7 years of experience coaching and preparing students to attend various ISI competitions throughout District 10. I have experience coaching and competing in a wide variety of events including technical programs, rhythmic, spotlights, artistic, team ensembles, and partner events.
Specific coaching interests: I am interested in becoming a BFSC Coach for the 2024-2025 season because I want to continue coaching in Brookings and build on the strong relationships I have developed with my skaters. I am passionate about helping skaters progress and achieve their goals, and I am dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for them to thrive.
Professional goal(s): My goal as a coach is to help skaters unlock their fullest potential and passion for the sport by developing a strong foundation of skills; all while learning valuable life lessons. I prioritize not only the correct execution of elements but also teach my students the why and correct techniques behind each element, helping them to become smart skaters. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each skater I work with.
Beth Wainman
Years Skating: 14
Years Coaching: Private lessons for 2 years and annual ice show for 6 years
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: I have passed freestyle 4
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications:
ISI Bronze
Where do you work or go to school:
I am a sophomore at SDSU!
Competition experience:
I competed in solo, duet, and groups. I've coached skaters in two different competitions, only solo events.
Specific coaching interests: I love working with kids and teaching them new things. I love seeing the progress they make and how they become more confident in themselves. Something I do like doing that I haven't been doing much lately is off ice training, and power on ice.
Professional goal(s): I want to help my skaters develop individually and as athletes. I want them to be confident in themselves and learn that they can do hard things. Lastly, I want my skaters to be able to find community and friendship within the club.
Rylie Raverty
Years Skating: 13
Years Coaching: 5
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: USFSA Free skate 6
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: I am qualified to coach and pass students into new levels.
Where do you work or go to school:
I work as a figure skating coach and at the veterinary clinic and will be attending SDSU this fall.
Competition experience:
None
Specific coaching interests: I love coaching in my hometown and love skating myself. Being able to help younger kids learn how to skate and have a passion from skating like I do/did makes me feel very good. I have worked with a lot of ages of kids and did an adaptive skate with students with disabilities so I feel I’m pretty well rounded.
Professional goal(s): I do not have professional goals related to figure skating.
Morgan Kohl
Years Skating: 10
Years Coaching: 6
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: USFSA Adult Gold Skating Skills - USFS Gold Medalist
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: USFS Coaching Certification, Member of USFS, Learn to Skate Certified Coach, and LTS Hockey Coach
Where do you work or go to school:
Syngenta Seeds
Competition experience:
I competed at various different competitions across South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota throughout my skating career. I have choreographed several competition routines with skaters of all ages who have attended various competitions in the Midwest throughout my years of coaching.
Specific coaching interests: My goal is to help skaters build a strong foundation to help them achieve success while having fun. I enjoy working with skaters of all ages and helping them to achieve their skating goals and advance their skating skills. I enjoy teaching others what someone once taught me. As a private lesson coach, I enjoy working with skaters focusing on basic skills, freeskate, and moves-in-the-field.
Professional goal(s): I still continue to test through USFS. I mentor under a master-rated coach to further myself as a coach and to keep up with the ever-changing world of figure skating. A professional goal of mine is to serve as a club director or head coach in the future.
Brynn Grommersch
Years Skating: 15
Years Coaching: 3
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: USFSA Intermediate
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: USFS coaching certification
Where do you work or go to school:
South Dakota State University
Competition experience:
As a skater I competed in competitions 1-2 times a year.
Specific coaching interests: Skating has been a big part of my life growing up and I want to be able to share my passion of skating with younger skaters and help them feel confident in themselves!
Professional goal(s): Gain more students each year
Liz Kelm
Years Skating: 14
Years Coaching: 3
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Freestyle 5
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: I have my silver judging credentials.
Where do you work or go to school:
South Dakota State University
Competition experience:
I competed as a skater for about 11 years and have been coach for competitions for 2 years.
Specific coaching interests: I am interested in being a coach for the BFSC this year because I loved skating growing up and I want to continue that passion as a coach. I am grateful for the opportunity to help skaters develop their skills and achieve their goals. Watching skaters grow, overcome challenges, and succeed is super rewarding, and I want to support them every step of the way.
Professional goal(s): My professional goals related to skating is to help my skaters improve their skills and technique. My goal is to create a supportive environment for skaters to express themselves and help grow their love for skating. Also, I want to be a helpful resource for skaters and parents about different aspects of skating like competitions. I want skaters to reach their skating goals and help in any way I can!! Professionally, I want to gain more judging experience and to expand my knowledge on different techniques to help better myself in order to be a better coach for skaters. I am also interested in being a competition coach and helping skaters work on routines and express themselves artistically, and supporting them at competitions. I loved them as a skater and I wanted to be there for skaters that are interested in attending competitions.
Clare Strong
Years Skating: 9
Years Coaching: 1
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Freestyle 6
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: ISI, and LTS
Where do you work or go to school:
Brookings High School
Competition experience:
I’ve been a coach for Brookings and Sioux Falls for a year and a skater in Brookings since age 7
Specific coaching interests: I love skating and helping young skaters discover their passion for it.
Professional goal(s): I hope to coach throughout my life.
Haley Patrick
Years Skating: 20
Years Coaching: 10
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Freestyle 7
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: Bronze, Silver, & Gold
Where do you work or go to school:
Sioux Falls
Competition experience:
I started competing in 6th grade and I have continued to coach at competitions in the years following high school
Specific coaching interests: I have a passion for figure skating & I want to pass it along to the next generation.
Professional goal(s): I would like to continue to help my students achieve their goals & create programs that instill fond memories. I also dedicate my practice to my late skating partner whom I lost in 2019.
Shonteera Haas
Years Skating: 10+
Years Coaching: 1
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: ISI Freestyle 4, USFSA Juvenile
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: Safe Sport, ISI Coaching credentials with Liability Insurance
Where do you work or go to school:
Sunflower Salon and Spa
Competition experience:
I competed as a skater for 8 years. Competed at both ISI and USFSA competitions.
Specific coaching interests: I have always loved this sport. I have missed not skating and after helping with the 2023-2024 ice show, I made the decision to come back to private coach and share the love that I have for this sport even further.
Professional goal(s): My main goal is to share my love and knowledge of figure skating with the younger skaters. I have always loved this sport and all that it has to offer. Another goal I have is to create a fun and safe learning environment for my students, so they continue to have the dedication to learn and grow.
Sam Hovey-Stubbles
Years Skating: 11
Years Coaching: 2
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Passed ISI 6, Passed USFSA Bronze singles and Pre-Silver skating skills (MIF) passed pre silver
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: None yet, building this year
Where do you work or go to school:
Culver's and Brookings high school
Competition experience:
As a skater I compete at 3-5 events in the Midwest every year.
Specific coaching interests: I want the next generation to enjoy skating as much as I do!
Professional goal(s): I want to see other skaters improve and share my knowledge.
Ava Paulson
Years Skating: 12
Years Coaching: 4
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Passed FS 8
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications: I'm in the process of getting my professional membership and my bronze certification.
Where do you work or go to school:
I'm attending SDSU starting in August
Competition experience:
I've been personally competing for about 9 years
Specific coaching interests: I love taking my passion for figure skating and using it to help other skaters find their love for it, not just being a part of it because they have to but because they want to be at the rink. And to help them reach their personal goals within the sport.
Professional goal(s): My goal is to work my way up to getting my gold and/or platinum certification, and gain as much experience possible while coaching in Brookings.
Brittney Drew
Years Skating: 20
Years Coaching: 7
Private Lessons: Yes
Highest personal skill levels passed: Freestyle 4
Coaching/Testing credentials/certifications:Bronze test credentials
Where do you work or go to school:
Avera McKennan
Competition experience:
Both as a skater and a coach
Specific coaching interests: This is my home rink so I am excited to help grow the club
Professional goal(s): Just to help my skaters reach their goals and have fun while achieving them