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Team USA

Team USA is defined as those skaters who are selected by the International Committee, International Committee Management Subcommittee and/or the International Skating Union to represent the United States at ISU events including, but not limited to, spring internationals, Junior Grand Prixs, Senior Grand Prixs, Senior B internationals, ISU championships (Four Continents Championships, World Junior Championships, World Championships) and the Olympic Winter Games. In addition, Team USA consists of the primary coaches, secondary coaches, judges, team leaders and medical personnel selected to represent the United States at the competitions mentioned above.

While attending international assignments, team members are recognized as ambassadors for U.S. Figure Skating and the United States of America. Not only is it an honor to be selected, but it is also an opportunity for team members to gain valuable experiences on an international stage.

Athlete assignments, as well as the approved competitions, can be found on the International Assignments & Results page.

Skaters are nominated by the Athlete Development Committee (ADC) to be members of the Developmental International Team. The ICMS then approves the nominated skaters, and the ADC names them to the Developmental International Team. These skaters are invited to selected European and North American events.

Skaters who are previous members of Team USA are not eligible for the Developmental International Team; the exceptions to this are pairs and ice dancing teams.

Athlete assignments, as well as the approved competitions, can be found on the International Assignments & Results page.

Skaters who finish in the top three in the senior ladies and men's divisions of the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships automatically qualify to participate in an ICMS-selected ISU event, preferably in the fall. For the U.S. Collegiate Championships held in even years, the champions qualify to participate in the World University Games, and the silver and bronze medalists are sent to a separate ISU event.


For a more detailed look at the aforementioned teams, including how they are selected and the policies by which they are governed, download the International Competition Structure Policy (PDF).