The sport of figure skating can be a lot to take in sometimes, especially for parents who are balancing family life in the midst of their kid’s excitement. When so much information is coming from so many different sources it can interfere with the best interest of our kids. In many cases coaches, other parents and even skaters can play a part in the confusion.

This page is created specially for the parent looking for resources and knowledge on this sport to help their kiddos get started on the right track.

Click the parent guides to the left of this text to download all published resources for parents, these guides cover everything you’ll need to know from beginner to senior competitor.

how does figure skating work?

Testing is the common core of figure skating. Every athlete in every discipline must take tests, the foundation and building blocks to develop strong skating skills, to move throughout the pipeline of figure skating.

Click here for full details on the testing structure and ABQFSC testing schedule.

As for competing, there are two types of competitions, they are called “Qualifying” and “Non-Qualifying”, Check out the link below for more info.

Click here for full details on competing from USFSA.