About Us
The Chester County Skating Club (CCSC) is a private, non-profit organization incorporated in 1964. The club was designed to provide both competitive and non-competitive skating activities for members of all ages in a pleasant, informal environment. Good sportsmanship is emphasized under the guidance of our club staff and volunteer coaches. We operate seasonally from September through the beginning of March providing youth and adult hockey programs, Learn to Skate programs, professional Figure Skating instruction as well as Family Skating and Open Hockey ice time for members. Generations of families have learned to skate and learned to play hockey at this rink, affectionately referring to it as "The Barn", referencing its early beginnings as a simple red structure. Our alumni players and members are strongly connected, with many returning to coach or play in adult league hockey.
CCSC works in cooperation with the Upland Country Day School, which owns the facilities. CCSC is operated and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the membership of the Club.
A Letter From Our Founder
The Chester County Skating Club is proud to play at the John M. Cleveland Rink. We pride ourselves on being a club that upholds the values originally put in place by the founder of The Upland Country Day School's Ice Hockey Program, Dr. John M. Cleveland. Dr. Cleveland was the Upland Varsity Ice Hockey coach from 1964-1981, Upland's headmaster from 1964-1985, and the first President of the Chester County Skating Club. Please scroll down to read his typed letter from 1983. Years may have passed since that letter was typed but we have and will continue to do our best to run our club as Dr. Cleveland himself intended.
Board of Directors
Joe DiPierro
President
Joe has been a part of the Chester County Skating Club community for over 20 years. Both his son and daughter had skated at CCSC and both had attended Upland. He has coached at all levels from atoms to midgets and is currently assistant coach for the 16U and 18U teams. Joe has served on the CCSC board at some capacity for the past 7 years and is on Upland Building and grounds Committee.
Swithin Shortlidge
Vice President
Swithin has held numerous leadership positions at CCSC including Hockey Committee member, Hockey Committee Chairman, President and Vice President. Swithin played youth hockey at CCSC and has been back at the club since 2010 coaching and supporting his three kids at all age levels. His coaching days are over and he is staying involved in youth hockey by becoming an on-ice official.
Ted Westerman
Treasurer
Ted has been a CCSC parent for 7 years and has previously served as a team manager and scorekeeper for his son’s team. Ted also serves as a board member and treasurer for Kennett Blue Demons Ice Hockey.
Jaimee Scheff
Membership
This is Jaimee's 9th season at CCSC. She currently serves as a Team Manager and a member of the Hockey Committee. Jaimee has three hockey players, two of whom proudly play for the Cougars.
Kelly Figueroa
Hockey
Kelly has two children, one of which who plays hockey at CCSC. She has served in various roles as the scheduler and on the hockey committee.
Katharine Maroney
USA Hockey Representative
I have been at the Barn, in various capacities, since I was four. Started out figure skating with many fond memories of the Barn Ice Shows. I then played ice hockey in high school and college.I have two sons who started playing as Mini Mites at the Barn and were Cougars through 18U. I was the Membership Registrar and continue on the Board as USA Hockey Representative.
Bill Dreisbach
Rink Manager
Billy has been Rink Manager for over 20 years. He started skating at the rink at the age of nine. His two children played for CCSC and are now part of his staff. He’s coached many teams throughout the years and has created lifelong bonds with kids, parents, coaches, and referees.
Doug Palic
Board Member
Coming soon.
Andy White
Upland Country Day School
Coming soon.
Ben Weston
Upland Country Day School
Coming soon.
