Club Figure Skating

Club Figure Skating at AU

The Augustana University Figure Skating Club, consisting of both introductory and competitive teams, offers a community for student skaters of all skill levels. The club meets and practices in Midco Arena on Augustana's campus. 

With the addition of a head coach, the club will be a sanctioned part of the United States Figure Skating (USFS) Midwestern Collegiate Conference — competing in places such as Columbus, Ohio; Madison, Wisconsin; and northern Michigan.

Club Figure Skating Team 2024-25

Meet the Coach

Riley Block is the inaugural head coach of Augustana Club Figure Skating. Block, a Sioux Falls native, is the director of the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club (SFFSC), overseeing its general programming, as well as the founder and director of its Hockey Academy.

Block also serves as the program coordinator for the South Dakota Theatre on Ice Team and competition director of the first adult United States Figure Skating (USFS) competition in South Dakota, which showcased 130 athletes for the 2024 Adult Midwestern Sectionals Championship. She has been with the SFFSC for 20 of its 26 years.

Coach Riley 2024-25

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Competitive Team

Competitive Figure Skating at AU

The Augustana University Club Figure Skating Competitive Team is designed for athletes committed to training for collegiate competitions and events. From beginner to advanced levels, skaters train to learn new skills, test new levels and compete.

Competitive team skaters receive on-ice practice time, including group instructional time, private/small group instructional time and individual practice times, as well as dryland training. These skaters also have opportunities to attend team events and perform in Augustana-hosted events.

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Training Commitment

  • Group Instruction | 1 Day/Week
  • Private/Small Group Instruction | 1 Day/Week
  • Individual Practice | 1-3 Days/Week
  • Dryland Training | Twice/Monthly 

Cost Commitment

  • $550/year or $50/month includes:
    • USFS Collegiate Membership
    • Team Jacket
    • Team Bag
    • Team Water Bottle
    • Skate/Gear Storage at Midco Arena
    • Registration, Travel & Room for 3-4 Collegiate Competitions
    • 5+ Hours of Weekly Ice Time (See Above)
    • Access to Training Tools
    • Team Outings & Events
    • Augustana-Hosted Events
  • Competitive dress can be rented from AU for an additional $75/season

    Competitive Team Roster & Schedule

    2024-25 Roster

    Jenna Ebert

    Jenna Ebert

    Sophia Eisma

    Sophia Eisma

    Cecelia Hyatt

    Cecelia Hyatt

    Emy Jewell

    Emy Jewell

    Mikayla Kolbeck

    Mikayla Kolbeck

    Nikki Zigima

    Nikki Zigima

    2024-25 Schedule

    Trine University Logo

    Nov. 1-3

    at Trine University

    • Preliminary Plus Freeskate | 3rd Place | Jenna Ebert
    • Aspire 3 Freeskate | 4th Place | Emy Jewel
    • All athletes placed in the top 10.
    • Augustana Figure Skating Club | 18th Place Overall
    Texas A&M University Logo

    Feb. 21-23

    at Texas A&M University

    Western Michigan University Logo

    March 7-9

    at Western Michigan University

    Notre Dame Logo

    Finale | April 11-13

    at University of Notre Dame

      Introductory Team

      Introductory Figure Skating at AU

      The Augustana University Club Figure Skating Introductory Team is designed for athletes interested in trying figure skating for the first time, or continuing to grow their skills. 

      Introductory team skaters receive on-ice practice time, including group instructional time and individual practice times, as well as dryland training. These skaters also have opportunities to attend team and AU-hosted events.

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      Training Commitment

      • Group Instruction | 1 Day/Week
      • Individual Practice | 1-2 Days/Week
      • Dryland Training | Once/Monthly 

      Cost Commitment

      • $250-300/year (based on athlete) includes:
        • USFS Collegiate Membership
        • Team Jacket
        • Team Water Bottle
        • Skate/Gear Storage at Midco Arena
        • 3+ Hours of Weekly Ice Time (See Above)
        • Dryland Training
        • Access to Training Tools
        • Team Outings & Events
        • Augustana-Hosted Events
      • Skates can be rented from AU for an additional $75/season

        Introductory Team Roster

        2024-25 Roster

        Madeline Radtke

        Madeline Radtke

        Emilee Wolf

        Emilee Wolf

        Yabasera Wurgesa

        Yabesera Wurgessa