https://usfigureskating.org/rss.aspxLatest news items for U.S. Figure Skatingen-us60https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/22/programs-ice-dancers-dazzle-at-national-solo-dance-final-in-michigan.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/22/programs-ice-dancers-dazzle-at-national-solo-dance-final-in-michigan.aspxPrograms, Membership

More than 230 of the nation's top solo dance athletes converged in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to compete at the 2026 National Solo Dance Final this past week.]]>Lucas Appel kneels on the ice with his arms outstretched with a look of determination on his face. He is a man with short, curly brown hair wearing a long sleeve black top with red detailing down the sleeves, black pants and black skatesTue, 22 Sep 2026 10:30:00 EST102294https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/22/national-team-figure-skating-experienced-us-lineup-to-compete-at-junior-grand-prix-georgia.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/22/national-team-figure-skating-experienced-us-lineup-to-compete-at-junior-grand-prix-georgia.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

The U.S. Junior National Team is on the road again for Junior Grand Prix Georgia, the fifth of seven stops of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. The event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24–26, 2026, in Batumi, Georgia.]]>Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian perform a dramatic synchronized move on the ice. Effie in front wears a bright blue, rhinestone-covered costume with blue and purple fringe, while Gordei behind her wears a dark blue, rhinestone-covered long-sleeved shirt and black pants. Effie extends one leg horizontally to the side and stretches both arms outward, while Gordei supports her in a low, wide-legged position with one arm raised overhead. Both skaters look upward with expressive faces. The ice rink and advertising boards are visible in the background.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST12293https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/21/national-team-figure-skating-aboian-and-veselukhin-capture-gold-chen-and-chitipakhovian-earn-bronze-at-junior-grand-prix-turkey.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/21/national-team-figure-skating-aboian-and-veselukhin-capture-gold-chen-and-chitipakhovian-earn-bronze-at-junior-grand-prix-turkey.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

Both veteran and rookie ice dance teams heard the United States' national anthem play as they stood on the podium this past weekend at ISU Junior Grand Prix Turkey with Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin and Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian earning gold and bronze, respectively.]]>Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin and Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian stand on the podium with medals around their neck. They all hold bouquets of flowers with blue wrapping. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 EST12292https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/21/press-releases-us-figure-skating-extends-partnership-with-prevagen-through-2030.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/21/press-releases-us-figure-skating-extends-partnership-with-prevagen-through-2030.aspxPress Releases

U.S. Figure Skating announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Prevagen, the leading memory support and brain health supplement in America, through 2030.]]>The U.S. Figure Skating and Prevagen logos side by side on a navy blue background with the words Partnership Announcement written above it in whiteMon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST232291https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/16/programs-national-solo-dance-final-brings-top-talent-to-kalamazoo.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/16/programs-national-solo-dance-final-brings-top-talent-to-kalamazoo.aspxPrograms, Compete, Membership

Over 230 athletes will travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the 2026 National Solo Dance Final taking place Sept. 15-19 at the Wings Event Center.]]>Amal Israilova glides across the ice with one leg extended behind her and both arms outstretched. She wears a gray rhinestone-studded costume with a flowing white skirt and long white gloves, with her dark hair pulled back. She smiles as she performs inside an ice rink.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 EST102288https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/17/press-releases-nbc-sports-and-us-figure-skating-announce-2026-27-schedule-peacock-streams-every-event-live.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/17/press-releases-nbc-sports-and-us-figure-skating-announce-2026-27-schedule-peacock-streams-every-event-live.aspxPress Releases

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 17, 2026 - NBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating announced their media schedule for the 2026-27 figure skating season. From October to March, NBC Sports and Peacock will provide more than 300 hours of live coverage, with Peacock streaming the entirety of each competition live, including every skater in every discipline.]]>Alysa Liu basks in the moment at the U.S. Championships. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:44:00 EST232290https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/16/everything-you-need-to-know-challenger-series-lombardia-trophy.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/16/everything-you-need-to-know-challenger-series-lombardia-trophy.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

Eight U.S. athletes will travel to Italy for the fourth stop of the ISU Challenger Series this season.]]>Emily Bratti and Ian Somerville glide effortlessly across the ice.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 EST12284https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/15/national-team-figure-skating-aboian-and-veselukhin-aim-to-extend-win-streak-at-junior-grand-prix-turkey.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/15/national-team-figure-skating-aboian-and-veselukhin-aim-to-extend-win-streak-at-junior-grand-prix-turkey.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

World Junior ice dance champions Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin lead a 13-skater U.S. contingent this week at the fourth event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series in Ankara, Turkey.]]>Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin perform together on the ice during a pairs or ice dance routine. Hana Maria wears a light blue, sparkly costume with a flowing sheer skirt and has long, brown hair that streams behind her as she moves across the ice. She raises one arm above her head and extends one leg behind her while looking toward Daniil. Daniil wears a dark blue long-sleeved shirt and black pants, with short, dark brown hair slicked back. He skates alongside her while holding her hand.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST12286https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/10/national-team-figure-skating-everything-you-need-to-know-cs-john-nicks-pairs-international.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/10/national-team-figure-skating-everything-you-need-to-know-cs-john-nicks-pairs-international.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

The ISU Challenger Series returns to home soil this weekend. The series will be heading to Norwood, Massachusetts, for its third event, the 2026 Challenger Series John Nicks Pairs International.]]>Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lewer perform on the ice. Naomi is in front and has has dark hair pulled back neatly, with a focused, composed expression as she looks toward the left. She wears a sparkling red long-sleeved costume with rhinestone detailing, tan skating tights and white figure skates. Behind her stands Lachlan with short, tousled brown hair. He has a concentrated expression as he looks downward toward his partner, wearing a fitted black skating costume. He supports her around the waist while extending one arm toward her raised hand, and both skaters hold a low, dynamic position as they glide across the ice. Spectators fill the arena seats in the background, with colorful rink advertisements along the boards.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST12283https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/7/national-team-figure-skating-stapert-and-korotcov-cap-junior-grand-prix-thailand-with-fourth-place-finish.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/7/national-team-figure-skating-stapert-and-korotcov-cap-junior-grand-prix-thailand-with-fourth-place-finish.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating

Annelise Stapert and Maxim Korotcov led the United States with a fourth-place finish in the ice dance event at the third of seven ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating events in Bangkok, Thailand this past weekend.]]>Stapert and Korotcov in their third-place rhythm danceMon, 7 Sep 2026 11:50:00 EST12280