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U.S. Figure Skating

HOST AN EVENT

 

Each season, U.S. Figure Skating organizes more than 500 competitions and programs, spanning every level of the sport. From local Learn to Skate USA events that welcome beginners to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships® and world-class international competitions, hosting an event is a meaningful way to celebrate skating and bring communities together.

If you are interested in receiving updates on competitions available for bid, please complete the Prospective Host Interest Form here. 

Each year, a number of events are owned by U.S. Figure Skating and bid out to local cities and figure skating clubs. A Request for Proposal to Host (RFP) will be released by U.S. Figure Skating for each event open for bid. Submitted bids are carefully reviewed by the designated committees and U.S. Figure Skating staff before a final host city is selected.

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Annual Championship events are approved by the Board of Directors. Athletes who compete at these events have qualified through the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying structure.

QUALIFYING EVENTS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

U.S. Figure Skating offers skaters many opportunities to compete outside of the qualifying competition structure. The competitive opportunities below are either the program’s national competition or a Series Final, which is a culmination of competitions which skaters must compete in order to participate in the Final.

Primary Contact: Skating Programs - skatingprograms@usfigureskating.org

U.S. Figure Skating Impact Summit

Launched in 2026 in Colorado Springs, the Impact Summit brings together every corner of our skating community – athletes, parents,
coaches, officials, club leaders, rink managers, program directors and volunteers – for an immersive conference
of education, training and networking with leaders across the sport. The Impact Summit combines two previously
separate events – Access to Excellence and Governing Council – into one leadership gathering that can’t be missed.

Primary Contact: Bob Dunlop - bdunlop@usfigureskating.org
2027 – RFP available here
2026 – Awarded to Colorado Springs, Colorado
 

CAMPS

To submit a bid to host a U.S. Figure Skating camp, email camps@usfigureskating.org.

HOST A NONQUALIFYING (CLUB) COMPETITION

Nonqualifying competitions are events sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and hosted by member clubs. These events provide an opportunity for any U.S. Figure Skating member to participate in competition. U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions follow U.S. Figure Skating rules and are officiated by U.S. Figure Skating approved officials. Any member club that follows appropriate procedure may host a nonqualifying competition. 

Learn more about hosting Nonqualifying Competitions and access the Standard NQ Announcement Template

SERIES OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like your nonqualifying competition to be a part of a competitive series, you will need to fill out a series application in addition to your sanction application. Refer to the links below for additional information about series opportunities. 

PERFORMANCE SANCTIONS

If you are hosting a non-competition performance, an ice show for example, that meets one of the following criteria, you must apply for a performance sanction. 

  • Admission is charged
  • Club or promoter is recipient of some pecuniary benefit
  • Non-home club members participate
  • Ineligible persons participate
  • The event is advertised, or the public is invited to attend
  • Performance at professional hockey games
  • Performance is held at a location other than your principle skating headquarters.

Learn more about performance sanctions