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U.S. Figure Skating

 

OUR ORGANIZATION

 

U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. Founded in 1921, the association is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States, including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed.

 

OUR MISSION

We create and cultivate opportunities for participation and achievement in figure skating.

OUR VISION

Together, we foster fun and inspire a lifelong passion for skating while developing champions on and off the ice. 

Our strategic goals include:

  • Build an athlete-centered organization that provides access and support allowing each athlete to participate as their authentic self to achieve excellence.
  • Enhance community engagement by working in partnership with stakeholders across the organization to increase participation in the sport and the value of membership. 
  • Cultivate stronger partnerships among officials, coaches and athletes that instill a culture of trust, respect, transparency and objectivity to enhance and grow their contribution to figure skating. 
  • Develop our brand by growing visibility, appreciation of and excitement for the sport's athleticism and achievement, and the value of one's association with figure skating. 

OUR VALUES

U.S. Figure Skating operates in support of a wide variety of values, but bases its core operation on the following key values:

Excellence: Highest standards in all endeavors

Integrity: Honesty and openness in all we do

Respect: We value each other's voices, contributions and well being

Resilience: We get up and adapt to challenges on and off the ice

Community: Nurturing connections through the skating community

OUR RULES

The U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook is the official publication for all the association's rules and bylaws.

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TED STEVENS ACT

U.S. Figure Skating is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of figure skating in the United States, consistent with the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act, the Bylaws of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the International Skating Union.

U.S. FIGURE SKATING HALL OF FAME

In April 2018, U.S. Figure Skating announced two major media rights agreements that guarantee unprecedented coverage of figure skating in the United States through the 2026 season.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING HALL OF FAME

WORLD FIGURE SKATING HALL OF FAME

U.S. Figure Skating is home to the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame which was established in 1976 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of figure skating around the world. Nominees may be inducted for accomplishments as competitors, coaches or for other significant contributions. To be considered, a competitive nominee must be retired from eligible skating for at least five seasons. Nominations for the World Hall of Fame are accepted from members of the skating community and the general public. After nominations are received, formal ballots are circulated to international electors who make the final selection

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD FIGURE SKATING HALL OF FAME

HONORARY OFFICIALS, MEMBERS AND PAST PRESIDENTS

U.S. Figure Skating has honored officials and other members throughout its 100-year history.