SPORT FACTS
Studies show that figure skating faces greater accessibility challenges than many other sports, particularly for low-income families. A small percentage of people who ice-skate come from lower-income households, as financial and time constraints often limit participation.
In some regions, over half of children do not participate in any sport, and figure skating has seen a decline in participation over recent years.​
Diversity in figure skating also remains limited, with the majority of skaters and fans coming from a single demographic group.
Addressing these gaps is essential to making skating more inclusive and accessible.​
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Sport facts:
Explore the infographics and sports facts below to see the challenges skaters face and why expanding access to figure skating is more important than ever.
INCOME BARRIERS IN ICE-SKATING
Only 2 ice-skaters out of 10 come from low income families earning under $50k per year.
About 60% of Americans cannot afford to sustain an elite Figure Skating training over the years.
Almost 80% of the ice-skating population comes from the upper and middle class,
half of which earns $100k per year or more.
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References: Sport & Fitness Industry Association "2019 Ice-skating report"
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DIVERSITY AND PARTICIPATION IN ICE-SKATING
Among the population of ice-skating fans 70% is Caucasian, 11% is Asian,
3% is Hispanic, 2% is African American and 1% is Native American.
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Children with disabilities are 4.5 times less active than other youth.
Between the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games,
the ice-skating participation trend in USA has decreased by 12%.
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References: Sport & Fitness Industry Association "2019 Ice-skating report" | Aspen Institute "Project Play Survey" | US Figure Skating "2020-21 USFS Facts Sheet"
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SPORT FACTS AMONG YOUTH
Low income children begin sports around age 8 and are six times more likely to quit by age 11.
Entering into elite competitive Single Figure Skating is more likely to be accomplished when children begin ice-skating at early ages due to the complexity and technicality of the discipline.
In New Mexico, more than half of the youth between ages 6-17 does not play any sport.
Half of the annual sport injuries in children under age 14 are considered preventable by the CDC.
One of the main reasons why low income children quit sport is due to family time constraints.
References: Aspen Institute "Project Play Survey"
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