U.S. Figure Skating strives to provide a safe environment for its members that is free of misconduct and harassment. The association will not tolerate or condone any form of harassment or misconduct of any of its members, including athletes, coaches, officials, directors, employees, parents, volunteers or any other persons while they are participating in or preparing for a figure skating activity or event conducted under the auspices of U.S. Figure Skating. All forms of misconduct are unacceptable and in direct conflict with U.S. Figure Skating rules.

Report a Concern

Report an ethical violation or violation of the SkateSafe Handbook to U.S. Figure Skating

Report allegations of sexual misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Laws for reporting abuse or misconduct vary by state. To view what obligations you may have for reporting under state law, click here.

U.S. Figure Skating’s list of grievances, including banned and suspended members, can be found here.

SAFESPORT TRAINING:  USFS provides webinars to train all board members, parents, coaches, and volunteers on issues that are important to oversee the safety of our athletes who are minors.   Webinars are no longer than 60 minutes; annual refreshers are 30 minutes.  Here is a safesport training link.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:  For many positions where the volunteer could have one-on-one contact with a minor, USFS now requires annual background checks.  To obtain one you can go to www.usfsaonline.org  then under Coach Compliance there is a link to the official vendor that does background checks for a nominal fee.

To ensure that the SkateSafe Program is implemented in all U.S. Figure Skating member clubs, each U.S. Figure Skating member club is asked to designate a club board member to hold the title of SkateSafe Compliance Chair. The specific duties of the club SkateSafe Compliance Chair include monitoring the SkateSafe policies and procedures of the club; verifying compliance with the U.S. Figure Skating coaching membership rules regarding background checks and continuing education requirements; and serve as the initial contact in the club for persons to report suspected misconduct or other violations, and when necessary, report such information to U.S. Figure Skating. Please refer to the Club SkateSafe Compliance Chair job description for more information.

For more detailed information, please visit U.S. Figure Skating’s SkateSafe page by clicking here.