Membership

Whether you're taking the ice for the first time or you are a seasoned competitor, we have a place for you!  From Learn to Skate USA to Aspire and beyond, U.S. Figure Skating will help you begin a lifelong personal skating journey that will develop skills, nurture personal growth and foster a love for figure skating.

About our Membership

U.S. Figure Skating is proud to have over 246,000 members, including 185,581 Learn to Skate USA® members. We serve more than 875 full, collegiate and high school teams and more than 1,000 registered Learn to Skate USA programs nationwide. 

graph depicting the overall membership numbers over time

Membership Demographics

Female Members

Age Range Percent of Total Membership
Ages 0-12 35%
Ages 13-18 13%
Ages 19-49 16%
Ages 50 and older 5%

Male Members

Age Range Percent of Total Membership
Ages 0-12 23%
Ages 13-18 2%
Ages 19-49 3%
Ages 50 and older 1%
  • Females make up 68% of the total membership
  • Makes up 29% of the total membership
  • 30% did not declare age or gender

Overall Membership by Age


Ages 0-6 20%
Ages 7-12 40%
Ages 13-18 15%
Ages 19-25 6%
Ages 26-50 14%
Ages 51 and older 5%

Register for Membership

Becoming a member is a decision that opens a variety of doors as you choose how to pursue your personal skating journey. Whether you're chasing an international career with Team USA or going for the gold at local nonqualifying or Compete USA competitions, members have access to the tools, resources and programming necessary to develop their on-ice career in a way that makes sense for them. 

Are you a beginner?  Click HERE for more information about Learn to Skate USA!

Our newest membership category, Aspire, launched July 1, 2023!  Click HERE for more information!  To be eligible for this membership type, you must be part of a registered Aspire program.  Please contact your program administrator for the registration link.

U.S. Figure Skating Membership

U.S. Figure Skating members are able to skate in sanctioned U.S. Figure Skating competitions, like the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Other membership benefits include:

  • Certificates of accomplishment for passing proficiency tests and placing at U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competitions (athletes)
  • Subscription to SKATING magazine
  • Individually numbered membership card
  • Coverage under U.S. Figure Skating's secondary sports accident insurance policy
  • Special offers and discounts from U.S. Figure Skating corporate partners

*Note: the U.S. Figure Skating membership year runs July 1 - June 30 and registration fees are not pro-rated.

There are two primary ways to sign up for a U.S. Figure Skating membership:

Join through a Club

The large majority of members join by finding a local club that can support and coach them as they pursue their chosen discipline. Clubs offer various membership levels, such as family membership, coach membership, associate membership, etc.   

To help ensure you can easily discover and browse clubs near you, U.S. Figure Skating provides an easy-to-use club search — complete with geolocation and maps to show you the exact location of the closest clubs. When you've chosen a club, contact them directly and pay the applicable club dues.  The club will then process your U.S. Figure Skating membership. Please note: additional club fees may apply in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating fees listed below.

Find a Skating Club

Join as an Individual Member

Individual members register directly with U.S. Figure Skating. Individual members receive all the benefits of membership listed above.

Individual Membership Registration Form

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