https://usfigureskating.org/rss.aspxLatest news items for U.S. Figure Skatingen-us60https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/22/compete-the-curtain-rises-on-2026-national-theatre-on-ice.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/22/compete-the-curtain-rises-on-2026-national-theatre-on-ice.aspxCompete, Membership

A record 103 teams from across the country take the ice this week in Irvine, California, for 2026 National Theatre On Ice.]]>Forte of Boston, The Skating Club of Boston's senior Theatre On Ice Team, stands together as a group wearing matching black trench coats and leaning on each other for support after performing an emotional program. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST142234https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/16/features-new-things-you-need-to-know-about-concussions-in-youth-sport.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/16/features-new-things-you-need-to-know-about-concussions-in-youth-sport.aspxFeatures, SkateSafe

Concussions continue to be one of the most common injuries seen in young athletes, but treatment approaches to concussion continue to evolve and these changes can be confusing to athletes, families, coaches and educators.]]>close up of a girl tying up her white figure skates with pink skate guards on them. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:30:00 EST52233https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/16/national-team-figure-skating-us-national-team-2026-grand-prix-assignments-announced.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/16/national-team-figure-skating-us-national-team-2026-grand-prix-assignments-announced.aspxNational Team: Figure Skating, Press Releases

The International Skating Union (ISU) today announced the athlete assignments for the 2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, including 2026 Skate America.]]>Photos of Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, Alysa Liu, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov and Ilia Malinin in front of a dark blue background. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:10:00 EST12231https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/4/press-releases-heidi-thibert-honored-with-2025-coach-educator-of-the-year-award.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/6/4/press-releases-heidi-thibert-honored-with-2025-coach-educator-of-the-year-award.aspxPress Releases

Heidi DeLio Thibert, director of coach development and education at U.S. Figure Skating, received the 2025 Coach Educator of the Year award from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee this week. In addition, Carrie Aprik and Brandon Siakel were named Service Providers of the Year.]]>Headshot of Heidi DeLio Thibert in front of a white background. Heidi is a woman with shirt blonde hair wearing a black top with a blue blazer over top. She is smiling.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST232223https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/29/membership-impact-2030-us-figure-skating-announces-new-strategic-plan.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/29/membership-impact-2030-us-figure-skating-announces-new-strategic-plan.aspxMembership

U.S. Figure Skating recently announced its new strategic plan, called Impact 2030. The plan was approved by the Board of Directors and was recently shared with attendees of the Impact Summit and delegates to the 2026 Governing Council in Colorado Springs, Colorado.]]> Impact 2030 Strategic Plan triangle graphicFri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 EST162219https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/27/membership-kevin-rosenstein-delivers-presidential-acceptance-speech.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/27/membership-kevin-rosenstein-delivers-presidential-acceptance-speech.aspxMembership

In this inspiring leadership address, the incoming U.S. Figure Skating president shares his vision for the future of the sport — reflecting on the growth of figure skating, the strength of the skating community and the opportunities ahead for the next Olympic quadrennial.]]>Ice backgroundWed, 27 May 2026 10:30:00 EST162220https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/28/press-releases-state-of-the-sport-address-from-us-figure-skating-ceo-matt-farrell.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/28/press-releases-state-of-the-sport-address-from-us-figure-skating-ceo-matt-farrell.aspxPress Releases

U.S. Figure Skating CEO Matt Farrell delivered his first "State of the Sport" address. The speech was delivered on May 23 to delegates of the Governing Council as part of the inaugural Impact Summit held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Farrell recently passed the one-year mark after taking on the role of CEO in May 2025.]]>Ice backgroundThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 EST232218https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/26/press-releases-kevin-rosenstein-elected-us-figure-skating-president.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/26/press-releases-kevin-rosenstein-elected-us-figure-skating-president.aspxPress Releases

U.S. Figure Skating today announced the election of Kevin Rosenstein as the organization's new president.]]>Headshot of Kevin Rosenstein in front of a navy blue background. Kevin is a man with grey hair and a grey beard wearing a black tux with a white dress shirt and black bowtie. Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 EST232214https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/24/features-rosenstein-elected-us-figure-skating-president.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/24/features-rosenstein-elected-us-figure-skating-president.aspxFeatures, Membership

Kevin Rosenstein was named U.S. Figure Skating's 34th president on Saturday at the organization's annual Governing Council meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.]]>New U.S. Figure Skating President Kevin Rosenstein and Blade Angels Amber Glenn, Isabeau Levito and Alysa Liu enjoy time at a reception before the Toast to Milan event.Sun, 24 May 2026 19:45:00 EST52213https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/23/press-releases-us-figure-skating-announces-dates-location-of-2027-impact-summit.aspxhttps://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/5/23/press-releases-us-figure-skating-announces-dates-location-of-2027-impact-summit.aspxPress Releases

On the heels of a successful inaugural event in 2026, Impact Summit will return for the second consecutive year April 27-May 1, 2027, in Rosemont, Illinois.]]>U.S. Figure Skating Impact Summit logoSat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 EST232211