U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

SKATING OPPORTUNITIES

From Excel to Adult Skating, there are lots of opportunities to participate in figure skating. Explore the pathways below to find what suits your personal skating journey.

ADAPTIVE SKATING

Adaptive skating programs encourage individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence and physical fitness through participation in ice skating. Available to skaters of all skill levels, adaptive skating programs also foster a greater sense of community, provide an outlet for creative expression and promote healthy behaviors that transcend the ice rink and provide benefits throughout the skater’s life.

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ADULT SKATING

Whether you're an adult making your first foray into skating or picking up again after previous experience, U.S. Figure Skating’s Adult Skating program provides adults of all skill levels with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in figure skating via Learn to Skate USA, Compete USA, the adult qualifying structure and more.

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ASPIRE PROGRAM

The U.S. Figure Skating Aspire program is the bridge between learn to skate group classes and U.S. Figure Skating membership. Through the development of athleticism and artistry, skaters build a solid skill foundation that drives success on and off the ice.

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AXEL CLUB

Landing your very first Axel is an accomplishment that should be celebrated, and joining the Axel Club recognizes your hard work and dedication toward this achievement. 

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COLLEGIATE SKATING

Skating doesn’t end after high school, and U.S. Figure Skating provides collegiate members options, resources and more to help promote the growth of figure skating at the collegiate levels. There are currently more than 75 schools with intercollegiate skating programs and more than 45 synchronized skating teams representing universities across the country.

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EXCEL

The purpose of Excel is to offer singles athletes an exciting and competitive environment that motivates them to focus on strengthening their program components and advancing their technical skills each season. This program also serves as an opportunity for grassroots skaters and coaches to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of the International Judging System (IJS) through a phased approach, which allows them to become proficient and confident with the IJS.

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HIGH SCHOOL SKATING

U.S. Figure Skating provides high school students across the country with programming and resources to promote academic and athletic achievement. Similar to intercollegiate team skating, U.S. Figure Skating’s high school program offers skaters the opportunity to compete on a team while representing their high school.

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ICEMEN

Comprised of male figure skaters across the United States, the Icemen program’s mission is to engage more male athletes within the sport of figure skating and attract new participants to the ice. Participants receive peer support and networking opportunities, allowing them to learn and grow in the sport together.

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SHOWCASE

Showcase celebrates performance and creativity on the ice. Skaters bring characters and stories to life in events such as lyrical pop, character, and emotional performance, with top performers advancing to the National Showcase. 

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SOLO DANCE

Solo dance invites skaters of all ages and levels to experience ice dance—no partner required!  Solo dance events are offered at many nonqualifying competitions, and the Solo Dance Series—launched in 2011—continues to expand competitive opportunities while welcoming newcomers to the discipline. 

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SYNCHRONIZED SKATING

Synchronized skating is all about teamwork. Groups of eight to 20 skaters move as one, performing choreographed routines that showcase precision, rhythm, and trust. Formerly called “precision skating,” this discipline highlights the power of unity—many skaters working together to create one dynamic performance. 

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THEATRE ON ICE

Theatre On Ice (TOI) is rapidly gaining popularity across the U.S., bringing together skating, theater, and dance in one artistic team discipline.  Teams of eight to 28 skaters bring stories to life on the ice and are judged on both technical merit and presentation, with emphasis on originality, costuming, artistry, and musicality. 

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