What is the U.S. Figure Skating Association?
U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for skating on ice in the United States. The role of U.S. Figure Skating is not only to develop elite athletes for top-level competition, but to introduce people of all ages to the sport of figure skating. The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program has a mission to provide a goal-oriented program that encourages ice skating at all levels and to enhance the quality of skating skills at these levels. One of the main intentions is to implement a program that provides a consistent and progressive method of teaching the fundamentals of the complex sport. The objectives of the program are to provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater.
