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TALENT EXISTS ANYWHERE. OPPORTUNITY DOES NOT.
Giving underprivileged youth access to figure skating opportunities.
WHY FIGURE SKATING NEEDS SUPPORT
LIMITED ACCESS BY INCOME
Only 2 ice-skaters out of 10 come from low income families, earning under $50k per year.
EARLY DROPOUT RISK
Children from low-income families start participating in sports later and are six times more likely to drop out.
SELF-FUNDED COACHING PATHWAYS
Many figure skaters frequently use their own funds and resources to obtain coaching certifications and pursue careers as coaches.
HOW SKATING GRANTS CHANGE ACCESS
TYPICAL
FIGURE SKATING PATH
VS
Income-based training access
Equipment paid out-of-pocket
Coaching paid privately
High risk of interruption
Individually funded progression
Training supported by grants
Equipment assistance provided
Coaching supported by grants
Support for continuity
Structured training pathways
Raise the Talent
Help remove financial barriers in figure skating.
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