The Phoebe Weston Skater’s Fund

Honoring a Life of Devotion to Family, Community, and Figure Skating

The Phoebe Weston Skater’s Fund was established to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Phoebe E. Weston, an educator, community leader, tireless volunteer, and lifelong champion of figure skating on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. 

A native of Hyannis and West Yarmouth, Phoebe dedicated her life to nurturing young people both in the classroom and on the ice. After graduating from Barnstable High School in 1959, she earned a degree in elementary education and went on to teach first grade at Hyannis West Elementary. 

Phoebe’s greatest impact, however, may have been through her decades-long commitment to figure skating. A founding member of the Yarmouth Ice Club, Phoebe was the heart of the Cranberry Open for 24 years, and a driving force behind major skating events across New England. Her leadership, warmth, and tireless work ethic left an indelible mark on everyone she worked with, from skaters and coaches to judges and volunteers.

The Phoebe Weston Skaters Fund carries forward Phoebe’s deep generosity and commitment to the next generation of athletes. Like Marion B. Proctor, whose name graces the Club’s first-floor viewing gallery, Phoebe believed in elevating the sport by creating both opportunity and access. The fund is dedicated to easing the financial burden on families so more young skaters can experience the joy and discipline of figure skating. Just as Phoebe gave so much of herself to lift others up, this fund ensures her legacy lives on. One skater at a time.

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Applications for scholarships will be accepted January 1st through March 31st of each year. The committee will begin meeting no later than April 15th of the same year to review submitted applications. Scholarships may be made by reimbursement or credit for ice time. Applicants will be notified of the result of their application by May 1st of the year of their application.

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Standards for Scholarship Grants

The Phoebe Weston Skaters Fund offers needs-based scholarships to eligible members of The Skating Club of Boston to support their figure skating journey. Awards range from $100 to $1,500 per skater.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be a current representing member of The Skating Club of Boston.
  • Have held continuous Club membership for at least 3 consecutive years.
  • Have a Club account in good standing.
  • Remain an active member through the season following the scholarship award.
  • Have passed at least the Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test.
  • Compete in one of the following disciplines:
    • Singles (Men and Women)
    • Pairs Teams
    • Ice Dance Teams

Note: For pairs and dance, each partner is evaluated individually. Awards are granted to the skater, not the team.

Ineligibility

Skaters are not eligible if they:

  • Have previously received funding from the 2016 World Championships Scholarship Fund.
  • Are eligible for financial support from U.S. Figure Skating, including those in:
    • The International Selection Pool
    • The Athlete High Performance Development Pool

Approved Use of Funds

Scholarship funds must be used for skating-related expenses only. Approved expenses include:

  • Ice Time
  • Skate Boots & Blades
  • Entry Fees & Test Fees
  • Travel (airfare or related costs up to $1,000)

Note: Travel must use the most economical mode and route consistent with the purpose of the trip.

Expenses Not Covered

The following items are not eligible for scholarship funding:

  • Choreography
  • Off-ice training or conditioning
  • Coaching fees
  • Costume expenses over $250
  • Travel expenses over $1,000
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Future Donations

It is a percentage of the fund’s earnings that can be spent each year. As such, 100% of every donation to the scholarship fund is used for the benefit of qualified recipients. Your donation will only grow over time. It will never be spent.