SkateSafe and SafeSport

We abide by and adhere to all USFS SkateSafe and the U.S. Center for SafeSport regulations, guidelines, and protocols. The SafeSport certification is free and doesn’t take long to complete.

If you have already completed the SafeSport certification and background check, thank you. We will be checking in the USFS to confirm that you are compliant. If we see any issues we will contact you directly via email.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS – If you are a parent/adult volunteer, aged 18 or over, that will be assisting in Holding Rooms, Backstage, Running, Floating, Wigs/Tiaras/Hat, Costumes, and any other areas noted on the volunteer sign ups, you must complete the SafeSport training and a background check. SafeSport is free and the background check is a nominal fee. Please be aware that all fees are the responsibility of the volunteer.

*NEW* this year – If you are volunteering in a position that requires a background check, SOI will reimburse you for the cost of the background check completed between 01/01/25 – 04/21/25. You must submit your receipt and proof HERE by May 4, 2025.

SKATERS – All skaters that are or will turn 18 years old during the show season (March – April 2025) must complete the SAFESPORT® TRAINED CORE COURSE. These must be completed and submitted before the first rehearsal on March 22, 2025.

Questions regarding SafeSport or Background Checks – email [email protected]

SafeSport and SkateSafe Documents

SafeSport

SafeSport Information – If you need to complete SafeSport training and a background check, or retrieve previous certificates and cards, please use the links below. Volunteers are advised to go through existing USFS Member accounts or to create new USFS Non Member accounts to launch both SafeSport training and the background check process from there.

From USFS – SafeSport Trained, Refresher 1, Refresher 2 or Refresher 3 are the only courses which satisfy the annual compliance requirement. If this is the first time you are taking a SafeSport training complete the SAFESPORT® TRAINED CORE COURSE first and then each year after you can take a refresher course.

Some of the individual technical issues or questions that may arise during the Safe Sport training and background check process may be better addressed by U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe Compliance specialists. For help completing the entire process, please contact SkateSafe HERE.

SkateSafe

Please click the links below to read more about SkateSafe, a United States Figure Skating (USFS) protocol, and the USFS policy on gender identity.