Voting Now Open for SKATING Magazine Readers’ Choice Award

Photo of the crowd cheering at an event. One person in the front row is holding a U.S. flag

Each summer, figure skating fans are asked to vote for the eligible U.S. skater/team they believe is most deserving of the SKATING magazine Readers’ Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award (Michelle Kwan Trophy) based on the accomplishments of the past season (2024-25). This year's online voting begins July 7 and runs through July 13. 

Stand With Team USA At ‘Leave Your Mark’ Kickoff Event

Alysa Liu smiles wearing a white tshirt with the Leave Your Mark logo. She stands in front of a table with a U.S. Figure Skating branded tablecloth on top.

Team USA's march toward the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy officially begins this weekend at the "Leave Your Mark" event at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On Saturday and Sunday, fans can meet their favorite Olympic hopefuls in fun and interactive ways.

Teams Elite's World Gold a ‘Dream Come True’

Dressed in black, Teams Elite celebrates their World gold medal in the kiss and cry

Teams Elite delivered an historic milestone in U.S. Figure Skating history when it earned the country's first-ever World gold medal in synchronized skating. Their monumental victory coupled with the World bronze medal secured by the Skyliners Junior team has helped to elevate the U.S. to the top tier of synchronized skating worldwide. 

Ways to Cope With Flight Anxiety

Looking out of a plane

On Jan. 29, 2025, a tragic aviation accident near Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of 28 U.S. Figure Skating athletes, coaches and parents. All told, 67 people died in the mid-air collision involving a commericial airliner and a military helicopter. This incident and other recent concerning aviation news have created a heightened sense of flight anxiety for many people. But despite these recent episodes, flying on a U.S. commercial airline remains an exceptionally safe mode of travel. Mental health experts and those professionals in the aviation industry share ways to cope with flying stress. 

Fast-Tracking Leads Team USA Athletes Into Judging Ranks

A group of former Team USA athletes stand in front of the Tenley Albright Performance Center banner in Boston following their trial judge assignment at Eastern Sectionals.

In an effort to help grow the judging ranks within U.S. Figure Skating, a fast-track route has been implemented for former and current Team USA athletes. Their past experience is being recognized and rewarded under the National & Team USA Athletes Officiating Program.

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