The Essex Skating Club was formed in 1954 at the Shady Brook outdoor rink in Livingston, New Jersey and it was sanctioned by U.S.

The club moved from Livingston to Essex County's rink at the South Mountain Arena in West Orange.

Three Americans Suna Murray (1972), Elisa Spitz (1984), and Karen Courtland (1994) grew up skating in Essex Club’s Ice Shows and training at South Mountain Arena.

They also performed in many public appearances and participated in community service skating events such as Toys for Tots and a show to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

[17] In 2010, its Juvenile team won the gold medal of the 2010 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Figure Skating to be part of the Team USA for 2012-13 season to compete in Leon Lurje Trophy international competition in Sweden.

Figure Skating in January with competitors from clubs along the Northern parts of the East coast.