Compete

From nonqualifying to qualifying, Compete USA to Excel Series, U.S. Figure Skating has a robust portfolio of competitive opportunities available to members.

Competition is a central component of U.S. Figure Skating’s development platform for skaters of all levels, whether they’re looking to advance in the qualifying pipeline or simply hone their skills. By engaging with peers in a competitive environment, skaters develop lifelong skills like resilience, competitive spirit and cooperation, which hold value both on the ice and off. 

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U.S. Figure Skating members have the ability to participate in three different competitive tracks:

Compete USA

Compete USA promotes a fun, introductory competition experience for skaters who are just beginning to compete. Events are open to all beginning skaters who are current members of a Learn to Skate USA program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. 

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Nonqualifying Competitions

Skaters interested in competing outside of qualifying competitions can find a variety of nonqualifying opportunities across the country, from local competitions to series and state games events.

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Qualifying Competitions

There are four types of qualifying pipelines that lead to U.S. Championship events: singles, pairs and ice dance; synchronized skating; adult skating and collegiate skating. 

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Find a Competition

Showing 185 upcoming competitions

Name of Event Date Location Category Programs Series
Nonqualifying
03/23/2023
Milwaukee, WI

Singles

Solo Dance

Adults

Excel

Excel Series

Nonqualifying
03/24/2023
Morristown, NJ

Singles

Solo Dance

Excel

Compete USA

Excel Series

Solo Dance Series

Oval Spring Challenge
Nonqualifying | Compete USA
03/24/2023
Salt Lake City, UT
Nonqualifying
03/24/2023
Erie, PA

Singles

Ice Dance

Intercollegiate

Nonqualifying
03/25/2023
Anaheim, CA

Singles

Pairs

Showcase

Theatre On Ice

Adults

Excel

Compete USA

Excel Series

Nonqualifying
03/25/2023
East Lansing, MI

Singles

Solo Dance

High School Teams

Janice Smith Memorial Basic Skills Competition
Nonqualifying | Compete USA
03/25/2023
Hamburg, NY
Nonqualifying
03/25/2023
Anaheim, CA

Theatre On Ice

Fiesta Skate In-House
Nonqualifying | Compete USA
03/25/2023
Kirkland, WA
2023 Swan Skate Compete USA
Nonqualifying | Compete USA
03/25/2023
Beaver Dam, WI
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