Madison Chock & Evan Bates Withdraw from 2020 Skate America
Madison Chock and Evan Bates have withdrawn from 2020 Skate America, U.S. Figure Skating announced today.
2020 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series Selections Announced
The International Skating Union announced today the athlete selections for the 2020 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, which will begin Oct. 23-25 with 2020 Skate America at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
2020 U.S. Novice and Junior Challenge Skate Available Sept. 18
Over 40 athletes were selected to compete in the 2020 U.S. Novice and Junior Challenge Skate, which will be held virtually for the first time by U.S. Figure Skating. The competition, which will include U.S. junior medalists and Junior Grand Prix athletes, will be available for on-demand viewing on the video corner of the U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone starting on Friday, Sept. 18.
Over 100 Athletes to Debut Programs During International Selection Pool Points Challenge
Over 100 U.S. Figure Skating athletes will debut their programs for the 2020-21 season during the International Selection Pool (ISP) Points Challenge, a virtual competition organized by U.S. Figure Skating.
Alysa Liu Announces Coaching Change
Two-time and reigning U.S. champion Alysa Liu announced today that she will begin training under a new team of coaches including Lee Barkell, Lori Nichol, and Massimo Scali.
Productive, and hopeful Nagasu sorting life out in Boston
Mirai Nagasu, no stranger to overcoming adversity during her competitive career, seems to have hit on an effective game plan for these troubling times.
Tennell weathers pandemic with family
Bradie Tennell spoke with Friends of Figure Skating members about her experiences via Zoom.
Life inside Mariah Bell's RV
Team USA member Mariah Bell went live with fans as she participated in a Zoom teleconference meeting on April 3. U.S. silver medalist Jason Brown will be the next guest for Friends of Figure Skating members on Friday, April 24.
Synchronized Skating Season Abruptly Ends for U.S. Teams
In light of New York’s restrictions on public gatherings and the U.S. travel ban affecting 26 European countries due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the International Skating Union – in coordination with U.S. Figure Skating and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) -- announced today the cancelation of the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2020. The event was to be held April 3-4 in Lake Placid, New York.
Two Teams Head to World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships
Two U.S. teams are headed to the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2020, set to take place March 13-14 in Nottingham, Great Britain. The short program will take place at 11:50 a.m. ET on Friday, March 13, and competition will conclude with the free skate on Saturday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
