U.S. Figure Skating is the national
governing body for the sport of
figure skating on
ice in the
United States. It is recognized as such by the
United States Olympic Committee "USOC" under the
Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and is the United States member of the
International Skating Union ("ISU"). Although the name of the organization is “the United States Figure Skating Association” it is known as and conducts business under the name “U.S. Figure Skating.” Founded in 1921, U.S. Figure Skating regulates and governs the sport and defines and maintains the standard of skating proficiency. It specifies the rules for testing, competitions and all other figure skating related activities. U.S. Figure Skating promotes interest and participation in the sport by assisting member clubs, skaters, and athletes, appointing officials, organizing competitions, exhibitions, and other figure skating pursuits, and offering a wide variety of programs.