06/25/2009 Fourth annual synchronized skating training festival in Delaware this weekend
More than 550 participants will descend on the University of Delaware in Newark, Del., June 25-28 for U.S. Figure Skating's Synchronized Skating Training Festival/
06/24/2009 Free ticket offer for 2011 U.S. Championships available until June 30
There's still time to take advantage of the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships' "Summer Sizzler" ticket promotion available through June 30.
06/24/2009 Stars, Stripes and Skates set for Sept. 26 in Danbury
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Olympic figure skaters and young local talent will partake in the 8th annual Stars, Stripes, and Skates ICEtravaganza, which honors the memory of Sept. 11, and benefits The Heritage Foundation of 9/11.
06/24/2009 DeGirolamo named Miami University head synchronized skating coach
Becoming just the second person to guide Miami University's synchronized skating program, Carla DeGirolamo has been named head coach, Director of Athletics Brad Bates announced today.
06/09/2009 Initial athletes announced for 2009 JGP
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the initial athlete selections for the 2009 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.
06/03/2009 2011 U.S. Championships "Summer Sizzler" promotion
All-Event Ticket Packages for the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro, N.C., purchased between June 1 and June 30 will include a free ticket to the event's Skating Spectacular as part of the newly announced "Summer Sizzler" promotion.
05/30/2009 ISU announces 2009-10 Grand Prix assignments
Entries for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series for the 2009-10 season have been released. The 2009 Trophee Eric Bompard Cachemire will open the Series in France, October 15-18.
05/30/2009 U.S. lineup announced for 2009 ISU GP Series
The International Skating Union and U.S. Figure Skating announced the skater selections for the 2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, which will begin in October.
05/28/2009 U.S. skater Mroz partners with StandUp For Kids
U.S. figure skater Brandon Mroz recently announced his partnership with StandUp For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless and street kids across the United States.
05/22/2009 2009 U.S. champion Abbott announces change
Jeremy Abbott, the 2009 U.S. champion and 2008 ISU Grand Prix Final champion, announced Friday he has ended his 10-year professional relationship with Tom Zakrajsek and will train with Yuka Sato.
05/22/2009 McLaughlin, Brubaker leave Sappenfield for Nicks
Reigning two-time U.S. pairs champions Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker announced that they will end their professional relationship with Dalilah Sappenfield and begin training with John Nicks.
05/21/2009 "Pop Star" to open in New York on June 11
The Johnny Weir feature film documentary, Pop Star on Ice, will have its New York premiere at NewFest on Thursday, June 11, the festival's closing night.
05/20/2009 2008 U.S. champ Nagasu changing coaches
Mirai Nagasu, the 2008 U.S. champion and a two-time world junior medalist, announced she has ended her three-year professional relationship with coach Charlene Wong and will train with Frank Carroll.
05/20/2009 VANOC meeting focuses on Games-time readiness
The board of directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games met Wednesday in Vancouver for its third meeting of 2009, talking about Games-time readiness, the Olympic Torch Relay and more.
05/20/2009 Workopolis, VANOC welcome 13 new volunteers
Workopolis and VANOC welcomed 13 new volunteers to the 2010 Winter Games team. Each candidate was selected to represent his or her home province or territory.
05/18/2009 Korn announces retirement from Miami University
Prestigious coach Vicki Korn announced her retirement from Miami University after 25 years.
05/15/2009 Meno, Sand to coach Inoue, Baldwin
Rena Inoue and John Baldwin announced a coaching change. They will begin training with three-time U.S. champions Jenni Meno and Todd Sand.
05/13/2009 U.S. announces 2009-10 Reserve Team envelope
U.S. Figure Skating announced today the individuals and teams that will compose the Reserve Team envelope for the 2009-10 season.
05/13/2009 Brubaker, Coughlin featured in "Mike & Myles Show"
U.S. pairs skaters Rockne Brubaker and John Coughlin were featured in the latest webisode of the USOC's "The Mike and Myles Show," which stars 2008 Olympian Mike Blatchford (track cycling) and Paralympian Myles Porter (Judo).
05/11/2009 Scholastic Honors Team application available
The application for the U.S. Figure Skating 2010 Scholastic Honors Team is now available.
05/11/2009 U.S. Figure Skating honors Hershbergers with fund
U.S. Figure Skating announced at the recently concluded Governing Council meeting in Buffalo, N.Y., that a permanent endowed fund has been set up in honor of outgoing president Ron Hershberger and his wife, Gayle.
05/08/2009 Cohen announces official return to competition
Sasha Cohen, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, three-time world medalist and six-time U.S. medalist, announced her intention to return to competitive figure skating.
05/07/2009 Additional tickets on sale for 2010 Olympics
CoSport, the exclusive authorized ticket agent and Official Sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee, announced that the next phase of individual ticket sales will commence on May 14.
04/28/2009 Team envelopes for 2009-10 announced for U.S.
U.S. Figure Skating announced today the individuals and teams that will compose the A, B and C team envelopes for the 2009-10 season.
04/20/2009 Belbin, Agosto to headline IceWorks "Ice Ages"
The IceWorks Skating Club, in conjunction with the IceWorks Skating Complex, is pleased to announce its 11th annual ice show.
04/18/2009 Stand Up for Life comes to New Jersey
Stand Up for Life, a show benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is coming to The Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain in West Orange, N.J., on May 2.
04/18/2009 U.S. takes gold at inaugural Team Trophy
Mao Asada won the ladies event, and Dan Zhang and Hao Zhang topped the pairs on Saturday at the ISU World Team Trophy. The United States, though, hung on for gold at the inaugural, season-ending event.
04/17/2009 U.S. extends lead at World Team Trophy
The inaugural ISU World Team Trophy continued Friday in Tokyo with the the pairs short program, the free dance, and the Men's free skate.
04/16/2009 U.S. takes lead at ISU World Team Trophy
The inaugural ISU World Team Trophy opened Thursday in Tokyo, Japan, with the original dance and the ladies and men's short programs.
04/14/2009 2009-10 U.S. synchro envelopes announced
Less than two weeks after the 2009 World Synchronized Skating Championships, U.S. Figure Skating announced the international envelopes for U.S. synchro teams for the 2009-10 season.
04/09/2009 U.S. Adult Championships starts April 21 in Michigan
More than 400 athletes and 50 officials will descend on Grand Rapids, Mich., from April 21-25 for the 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships.
04/13/2009 Rochette exclusive to appear in "HELLO! Canada"
World silver medalist Joannie Rochette, Canada's top female figure skater, will be featured in this week's issue of HELLO! Canada.
04/07/2009 Lysacek, Belbin and Agosto named USOC Athletes of the Month
Lysacek, Belbin and Agosto named USOC Athletes of the Month
04/06/2009 U.S. team announced for World Team Trophy
U.S. Figure Skating announced the eight athletes chosen to represent the United States at the inaugural ISU World Team Trophy. The group is led by world champion Evan Lysacek.
04/03/2009 ISU annouces 2008-09 World Standings Bonuses
Yu-Na Kim, Tomas Verner, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy, and Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin all took top honors when the ISU announced the bonus recipients from the 2008-09 World Standings.
04/02/2009 Figure Skating in Harlem asks you to reach for the stars and give back to a great cause
Charitybuzz.com, on online charity auction site, is now offering fans a variety of figure skating related items and experiences from icons including Scott Hamilton, Tanith Belbin, JoJo Starbuck and Dick Button. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Figure Skating in Harlem.
04/01/2009 Lysacek to attend "Skating with the Stars"
A two-time national champion, Lysacek brought down the house in his hometown of Los Angeles as he captured his first world title last week.
03/31/2009 Belbin, Agosto aren't stopping anytime soon
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, fresh off a silver-medal winning performance at the 2009 World Figure Skating Championships last week in Los Angeles, are not about to sit on their laurels.
03/30/2009 Countries set for first ISU World Team Trophy
Following the world championships, the U.S., Canada, Japan, Russia, France and China are the six, top-ranked countries, according to the ISU, and they all qualified for the Team Trophy.
03/20/2009 World champs open in L.A. on March 24
A new record 216 skaters from 52 ISU member countries are headed to Los Angeles for the 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, which will open on March 24.
03/20/2009 Ice Theatre of New York christens Queens arena
The Ice Theatre of New York joined several city officials in cutting the ribbon at the new World Ice Arena at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, N.Y.
03/20/2009 U.S. Figure Skating announces team leaders for 2010
Lorrie Parker, Richard Dalley and Mitch Moyer were selected as the team leaders for the U.S. Olympic Team that will head to Vancouver in February 2010.
03/19/2009 Comcast to air select 2009 U.S. Figure Skating events
During March and April 2009, Comcast will broadcast two junior-level shows of the 2009 AT&T U.S. Championships and one program on the 2009 U.S. Synchro Championships.
03/18/2009 Fifteen U.S. skaters head to L.A. for worlds
Grand Prix Final champion Jeremy Abbott and three-time world medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto lead a group of 15 Americans into Los Angeles for the 2009 World Championships.
03/17/2009 Hamilton announces his return to the ice
1984 Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton announced on Tuesday on the Oprah Winfrey Show that he plans to return to the rink for the first time since being diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor in 2004.
03/12/2009 Two U.S. synchro teams to compete in Switzerland
Two U.S. synchronized skating teams will vie for the sport's top junior-level international prize March 12-14 at the 2009 World Synchronized Skating Challenge Cup for Juniors in Neuchatel, Switzerland.
03/11/2009 "Stars on Ice" crew to sign autographs in Cleveland
World and national figure skating champions in Cleveland next week to sign autographs and meet fans prior to Smucker's Stars on Ice show.
03/10/2009 Mary Louise Wright memorial gala set for March 21
On December 15, 2004, the figure skating world mourned the loss of one of its most influential members.
03/10/2009 Strongsville, Ohio, to host 2010 U.S. Junior Champs
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the selection of Strongsville, Ohio, as the site of the 2010 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships.
03/05/2009 Ticket package announced for 2011 U.S. Champs
All-Event Ticket Packages for the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro, N.C., will go on sale Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m. ET. The event will be held Jan. 22-30, 2011.
02/26/2009 Rachael Flatt gets some golden insight
Two-time U.S. ladies silver medalist Rachael Flatt has had the most consistent international record among U.S. women over the past two seasons, and she's looking to take it up a notch.
02/23/2009 Sixteen U.S. skaters in Bulgaria for 2009 World Juniors
Sixteen of the United States' best junior skaters will compete Feb. 23-March 1 at the 2009 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.
02/19/2009 U.S. Adult Championships name YWCA as "community cares" charity
The Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club, host of the 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships, has named the YWCA Domestic Crisis Center as its "Adult Skating Community Cares" charity.
02/18/2009 Weir to headline Fashion Week event
2006 Olympian and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir has been confirmed as the headliner at the New York Fashion Week party, "Ice Skating and Cocktails."
02/18/2009 U.S. Synchro Champs starts in Maine in two weeks
The 2009 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will take place March 3-7, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine, hosted by the North Atlantic FSC.
02/17/2009 Skating with the Stars benefit set for April 6
Figure Skating in Harlem announced that the 2009 Skating with the Stars gala honoring skating legend Tai Babilonia and New York State's First Lady, Michelle Paige Paterson, will be April 6, 2009.
02/13/2009 Four U.S. teams head to Milan for Spring Cup
Four U.S. synchro teams -- Evolution, California Gold, the Skyliners and Team Braemar -- are in Milan, Italy, this week to compete in the junior and senior events at the Spring Cup.
02/05/2009 Four U.S. synchro teams head to French Cup
Four U.S. synchronized skating teams are competing this week at the 2009 French Cup in Rouen, France. At the senior level, the Haydenettes and Crystallettes will take to the ice.
02/05/2009 Philadelphia to host 2009 U.S. Collegiate Champs
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the selection of Philadelphia, as the site of the 2009 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships.
01/29/2009 Three U.S. teams to compete at the Prague Cup
The Miami University junior and senior synchronized skating teams are both headed to the Czech Republic for the Prague Cup. The Colonials will be the third U.S. team competing there.
01/26/2009 U.S. Figure Skating announces world teams
After his fifth-place finish at the U.S. Championships, Johnny Weir was not given one of the three U.S. spots for the world championships. Instead, Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek and Brandon Mroz will head to L.A.
01/23/2009 Lake Placid chosen to host 2009 Skate America
U.S. Figure Skating announced today the selection of Lake Placid, N.Y., as the host city for 2009 Skate America. The international figure skating event is one of six stops on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. Competition will take place Nov. 12-15, 2009, at the 1980 Arena.
01/19/2009 Meissner withdraws from U.S. Champs
Kimmie Meissner, the 2006 World champion and 2007 U.S. champion, has withdrawn from the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, because of an injury.
01/07/2009 Kwan appointed to President's Council on physical fitness
President Bush plans to appoint 18 people, including Olympians Michelle Kwan and Allyson Felix, to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through May 3, 2010.
01/07/2009 Liukin joins cast of Progressive presents Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular
Nastia Liukin one of the shows highlights.
01/02/2009 Rippon announces coaching change
Adam Rippon, 2008 World Junior champion and 2008 U.S. junior champion, announced today he has ended his nearly two-year professional relationship with coach Nikoli Morozov. Rippon began training with Morozov in February, 2007.
12/22/2008 2010, 2011 U.S. Synchronized Skating Qualifying sites released
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the sites of the 2010 and 2011 synchronized skating qualifying competitions, including Minneapolis, Minn., as the host of the 2010 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and Ontario, Calif., as the host of the 2011 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.
12/16/2008 Flatt named January's reading superstar
Reading Is Fundamenta, the nation's oldest and largest children's and families' literacy organization, announced that Rachael Flatt was their January 2009 Reading Superstar.
12/16/2008 Applications being accepted for Martin Fund
The Tommy Martin Fund is now accepting applicants for the 2009 scholarship year. The fund, created in memory of Tommy Martin, helps figure skaters defray the cost of college.
12/02/2008 Six U.S. skaters qualify for GP Final
Six U.S. skaters have earned coveted spots at the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final to be held Dec. 10-14 in Goyang City, Republic of Korea. Johnny Weir and Jeremy Abbott will represent the United States in the men's event, while the ice dancing teams of Meryl Davis and Charlie White, and Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto will also make the trip to Goyang City.
11/24/2008 U.S. Juniors to start in Lake Placid on Dec. 10
The 2009 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships will take place Dec. 10-13 in Lake Placid, N.Y. More than 300 skaters are expected to compete for national titles at the intermediate and juvenile level.
11/14/2008 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships weekend ticket packages on sale now
Weekend ticket packages for the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Wash., will go on sale Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. PST.
11/12/2008 Tickets for Smucker's Stars on Ice go on sale Nov. 20
America's premier figure skating production, Smucker's Stars on Ice, expands its boundaries as it returns for the 23rd season. The all-new production "On the Edge," headlined by Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as the best skaters in the world show their amazing moves on the ice.
11/12/2008 Nine U.S. skaters to compete at Trophee Eric Bompard
The 2008 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series continues with its fourth event, Trophée Eric Bompard, in Paris, Nov. 13-16. Approximately 59 skaters from 16 countries, including nine Americans, are competing for points and prize money.
11/05/2008 Ten Americans head to Beijing for Cup of China
Ten skaters from Team USA are competing this week at the Cup of China in Beijing. The group includes Ashley Wagner, Stephen Carriere, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.
10/31/2008 State Farm, U.S. Figure Skating reunite
U.S. Figure Skating announced Friday that State Farm Insurance Companies have signed as a national sponsor of the organization. The partnership establishes State Farm as the official insurance company of U.S. Figure Skating.
10/30/2008 U.S. champions head to Skate Canada
U.S. Figure Skating is sending 18 skaters to Ottawa to face a world-class field at Skate Canada, the second event in the 2008 ISU Grand Prix Series.
10/21/2008 U.S. Figure Skating hosts Skate Fest at Skate America
U.S. Figure Skating will host the season's first Skate Fest, featuring special appearances from members of Team USA and other celebrity skaters, in conjunction with Skate America.
10/13/2008 Nam retires from competitive figure skating
Naomi Nari Nam, the 1999 U.S. ladies silver medalist and 2007 U.S. pairs bronze medalist, has announced her retirement from competitive skating.
09/29/2008 Skate Canada teams with Reader's Digest
Skate Canada announced Monday that Reader's Digest will join the Skate Canada national sponsor family. Reader's Digest has signed a two-year contract that will run until July 2010. Included in this sponsorship deal is an inclusive advertising and promotional package which will help promote both Skate Canada and members of the National Team.
09/28/2008 Ice Theatre of New York starts new season
The Ice Theatre of New York will launch its new season with a celebratory performance and benefit gala, featuring Olympians Nancy Kerrigan and Paul Wylie.
09/22/2008 U.S. Champs individual tickets on sale 9/27
Individual tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the 2009 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, to be held Jan. 18-25 in Cleveland.
09/19/2008 Fleming to host four skating shows on NBC
Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming is set to host four skating shows on NBC. She and her husband, Dr. Greg Jenkins, will toast the show receptions with their own wine.
09/18/2008 Lysacek joins "World's Largest Ice Cream Social"
U.S. champion Evan Lysacek will serve as a celebrity scooper at the "World's Largest Ice Cream Social," hosted by Cold Stone Creamery® in Chicago. Free ice cream will also be available at participating locations.
09/10/2008 CN8 to broadcast 2009 Eastern Sectionals
CN8, The Comcast Network, and U.S. Figure Skating announced that CN8 will televise the 2009 Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships in December, complementing icenetwork.com's live and on-demand coverage during the event, Nov. 11-15.
09/09/2008 Browning joins Skating for Life benefit against cancer
Kurt Browning joins cast of Skating for Life Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure event, which will be hosted by Olympic champion and breast cancer survivor Peggy Fleming.
09/07/2008 McDonald's Tribute on Ice rocks LA
McDonald's Family Tribute on Ice starring Nick Lachey brings together top young figure skaters for a night where skating rocks L.A. Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars champ Kristi Yamaguchi will host the event.
09/01/2008 U.S. Figure Skating mourns passing of Iobst
Former U.S. Figure Skating President Oscar Iobst died Saturday night, Aug. 30, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 85. Iobst served on U.S. Figure Skating's Board of Directors from 1971-86 and as the organization's interim executive director from 1992-93. Iobst was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1998.
08/27/2008 Ice dancers Dubreuil, Lauzon marry in Montreal
Two-time ice dancing world silver medalists and four-time Canadian champions Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon got married in Montreal last weekend in front of friends and family.
08/20/2008 '09 synchro int'l assignments announced
At least 13 U.S. synchronized teams will compete in five different international competitions this season, traveling to Czech Republic, France, Italy, Hungary and China. The 17-time U.S. senior champion Haydenettes and reigning U.S. junior titleholder Chicago Jazz both will head to the French Cup in February.
08/18/2008 Ice House to host "Home of Champions"
The Ice House in Hackensack, N.J., will host an exhibition "Home of Champions" on Sunday, August 24th. The show will take place immediately following the conclusion of the Moran Memorial Championships.
08/14/2008 Olympic Closing Ceremonies Party at Hard Rock
Evan Lysacek and several other former Olympians will host an Olympic Closing Ceremonies Party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cleveland. The guests will be 30 contest winners.
08/14/2008 Flatt wants people to "Band Together"
If U.S. figure skater Rachael Flatt
has her way this summer, the more than five million North Americans with braces
will flash their pearly whites with reds and blues in support of the
U.S. team in Beijing.
08/12/2008 Forty U.S. skaters headed to Canada
Forty U.S. skaters will compete in the novice, junior and senior divisions in ladies, men's, pairs and ice dancing at two competitions this week in Canada as part of U.S. Figure Skating's Developmental International program.
08/07/2008 Registration for Pike's Peak ends Aug. 14
The Pike's Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs offers pairs and ice dancers the chance to perform before the qualifying season begins.
08/05/2008 Collegiate championships kick off Thursday
The 2008 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships begin Thursday, Aug. 7, in Arvada, Colo. More than 60 skaters will compete in the senior ladies, senior men's and junior ladies divisions.
08/04/2008 U.S. team announced for JGP in Merano, Italy
U.S. Figure Skating announced Monday the skaters it will send to compete in the second event of the 2008 Junior Grand Prix (JGP) of Figure Skating Series, which takes place Sept. 3-7 in Merano, Italy.
07/31/2008 U.S. Figure Skating announces cities for 2010
Salt Lake City and Hackensack, N.J., are among the cities chosen Thursday for the 2010 regional sites. Jackson, Wyo., will host one of the three sectionals.
07/30/2008 Lysacek to host Make-A-Wish benefit
Evan Lysacek, joined by Tanith Belbin, Ben Agosto and more, will host "An Evening of Hope" on Sept. 27 in honor of his friend, Stephanie Joseph, who passed away in February after a 13-year battle with soft tissue sarcoma.
07/29/2008 Indianapolis to host top U.S. figure skaters
Some of America's Olympic hopefuls in figure skating will be in Indianapolis for the Indy Challenge Pairs Figure Skating Competition. Indianapolis to host top American figure skaters
07/29/2008 Group Health named official sponsor of 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
U.S. Figure Skating announced today that Group Health has been named the official medical sponsor for the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane. Group Health will provide health care to the approximately 1,500 elite athletes, coaches and officials who make the championships a reality.
07/28/2008 Yamaguchi to host benefit in honor of friend
Kristi Yamaguchi and husband Bret Hedican will host a benefit in memory of their friend, Patrick Brandt. The event will include a special music performance by Rob Thomas.
07/24/2008 Weir wins SKATING Readers' Choice Award
U.S. Figure Skating and SKATING magazine announced today that 2008 world bronze medalist Johnny Weir has won the 2008 Readers' Choice Award for Skater of the Year/Michelle Kwan Trophy. Weir becomes the first men's competitor to win the trophy since Michael Weiss in 2000.
07/25/2008 U.S. team announced for JGP France
U.S. Figure Skating announced today the skaters it will send to compete in the first event of the 2008 Junior Grand Prix (JGP) of Figure Skating Series, which takes place Aug. 27-30 in Courchevel, France.
07/25/2008 Cleveland Pops and Peter Cetera to perform with world class skaters
The Chevrolet Centre with local support from Youngstown State University and USA Parking announced today that The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, along with singer and songwriter Peter Cetera, will headline a special evening of entertainment that mixes music and ice skating in Smucker's presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds, set for Oct. 18 in Youngstown's Chevrolet Centre at 7:30 p.m.
07/23/2008 2008-09 U.S. Developmental Team announced
Alexander Zahradnicek and Agnes Zawadsi are among the several Americans named to the 2008-09 U.S. Developmental Team on Tuesday. These skaters will receive funding for training and development.
07/21/2008 Los Angeles FSC hosts historic extravaganza
The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a skating extravaganza with Keauna McLaughlin, Rockne Brubaker, Todd Eldredge and more on hand.
07/14/2008 Jonas Brothers join Kristi's ice show
Disney Channel stars the Jonas Brothers will join Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi as the music entertainment in her Friends and Family show, scheduled for October 12 in Phoenix.
06/20/2008 Decisions made at 52nd ISU Congress
The biggest news coming out of the 52nd ISU Ordinary Congress, held this year in Monaco, affected ice dancing.
06/09/2008 Xcel Energy Center wins Silver Anvil Award
The Xcel Energy Center was awarded the PRSA Silver Anvil Award on June 5 for hosting the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
04/24/2008 USFS hires Senior Director of Development
Kevin Burns tapped for Senior Director of Development position as U.S. Figure Skating.
04/16/2008 Boitano inducted into Olympic Hall of Fame
Brian Boitano, Carol Heiss Jenkins and Carlo Fassi will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Chicago on June 19.
04/16/2008 U.S. announces 2008-09 team envelopes
U.S. Figure Skating announced Tuesday the 2008-09 team envelopes, which will determine funding levels for the upcoming figure skating season.
04/12/2008 Icenetwork.com offers lower subscription price
Icenetwork.com's Season Pass is now available for $14.95, but this offer only lasts until July 31. Subscribe now!
03/31/2008 USFS announces new partnership
U.S. Figure Skating announced a new, multi-year partnership with Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment, making the latter USFSA's sponsorship and media sales agency.
03/26/2008 Figure Skating in Harlem has online auction
Charitybuzz is holding an online auction to coincide with Figure Skating in Harlem's 2008 Skating with the Stars. Prizes include tickets to the ESPYs, skating with Sasha Cohen and a lesson with Viktor Petrenko.
03/11/2008 Tarasova elected to World Hall of Fame
World and Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova was elected Tuesday to the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. She will be inducted at the 2008 World Championships with three others, including Robin Cousins and Ulrich Salchow.
02/28/2008 Boitano up for Hall of Fame induction
Four-time U.S. national and 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano was named as one of the 18 finalists up for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
02/27/2008 Zuerlein honored with Olympic hopefuls
Ice dancer Greg Zuerlein was one of 25 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls awarded The William E. Simon Olympic Endowment for the Support of Athletes.
02/11/2008 2008 U.S. pairs champs join Stars in Denver
New U.S. pairs champions Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker will make a one-time guest appearance on Smucker's Stars on Ice in Denver.
02/11/2008 'Blades for the Cure' has special cause
The skating show, "Blades for the Cure," has a special role this year. It will assist one local family in the fight against cancer.
01/29/2008 U.S. Championships draw high TV ratings
Figure skating thrived over the weekend in its new primetime slot. NBC's coverage of the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was one of the highest-rated sporting events of the weekend.
01/28/2008 U.S. Figure Skating announces world teams
Following the conclusion of the 2008 U.S. Championships, U.S. Figure Skating announced its teams for the 2008 World Championships, the 2008 World Junior Championships and the 2008 Four Continents Championships
01/25/2008 U.S. Figure Skating announces multi-year deal
U.S. Figure Skating announces multi-year deal with CN8 and the Comcast Network. The agreement includes the first-ever T.V. broadcast of junior-level events at U.S. Championships.
01/18/2008 Q&A with Kimberly Meissner
Reigning U.S. champion Kimmie Meissner sat down with U.S. Figure Skating on Jan. 14 for a question-and-answer session.
01/14/2008 Emily Hughes withdraws from Nationals
2007 U.S. silver medalist Emily Hughes has withdrawn from the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 20-27.
01/11/2008 U.S. Figure Skating mourns Bowman's passing
The United States Figure Skating Association mourns the passing of two-time national champion Christopher Bowman, who was found dead in a motel room in the North Hills, Calif., on Thursday.
01/11/2008 Gregory, Petukhov withdraw from U.S. Champs
The ice dancing team of Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov, who were hoping to improve upon their silver medal the last four years, were forced to withdraw from the 2008 U.S. Championships.
01/07/2008 U.S. Hall of Fame inductees announced
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame announced the inductees to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Paul Wylie and Todd Eldredge will lead the 2007 and '08 classes, respectively.
08/29/2007 Kerrigan signs with icenetwork.com
U.S. Figure Skating and MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan has signed a two-year deal to serve as the face and voice of icenetwork.com.
08/28/2007 USFSA, MLBAM unveil new icenetwork.com
U.S. Figure Skating and MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, today announced the re-launch of icenetwork.com as part of a multi-year partnership to develop and utilize the interactive media properties of U.S. Figure Skating.
08/21/2007 Icenetwork.com to broadcast Junior Grand Prix
Icenetwork.com will present free, live and on-demand video coverage of the 2007 Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating from the 1980 Rink Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y.