New Coaching Requirements
From the USFS Website:
(For the 2024-25 season)
All coaches and those interested in becoming a coach must start by completing the U.S. Figure Skating Core Certified Coach course, now available through Members Only. The Core course provides all of the fundamentals needed to become a coach.
After earning the core certification, coaches are eligible to join U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E., the program for the education, development, and certification of coaches (beginning July 1, 2024). Beginning with the 2024-25 season, in order to coach at sanctioned events, all coaches must complete the core certification and join U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E.
In addition to those professional requirements, coaches must also complete a background check, complete training through the U.S. Center for SafeSport and have coaches liability insurance. All will be available through the Coach I.C.E. portal.
All coaches and those interested in becoming a coach must start by completing the U.S. Figure Skating Core Certified Coach course, now available through Members Only. The Core course provides all of the fundamentals needed to become a coach.
After earning the core certification, coaches are eligible to join U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E., the program for the education, development, and certification of coaches (beginning July 1, 2024). Beginning with the 2024-25 season, in order to coach at sanctioned events, all coaches must complete the core certification and join U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E.
In addition to those professional requirements, coaches must also complete a background check, complete training through the U.S. Center for SafeSport and have coaches liability insurance. All will be available through the Coach I.C.E. portal.
With these new requirements, we have provided information to help coaches with what they need to have completed by June 30th, 2024 and starting July 1st, 2024.
Here is a timeline of that needs to be completed and by what date(s):
Here is a timeline of that needs to be completed and by what date(s):
Now: Members can log onto Members Only, and click “U.S. Figure Skating Coach” to complete the U.S. Figure Skating Coach Core Certification course. It must be completed no later than June 30, 2024.
Starting June 1, 2024: After you have completed step 1 and joined U.S. Figure Skating through a club or as an individual, purchase “U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E.”
By July 1, 2024: From your new Coach I.C.E. profile, complete any remaining coach compliance requirements, such as your background check, SkateSafe training, insurance and waivers.
After July 1, 2024: From your Coach I.C.E. profile, coaches can participate in any learning activities you wish, take courses, etc. These will count towards your CEUs that keep your certification/accreditation active.
Starting June 1, 2024: After you have completed step 1 and joined U.S. Figure Skating through a club or as an individual, purchase “U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E.”
By July 1, 2024: From your new Coach I.C.E. profile, complete any remaining coach compliance requirements, such as your background check, SkateSafe training, insurance and waivers.
After July 1, 2024: From your Coach I.C.E. profile, coaches can participate in any learning activities you wish, take courses, etc. These will count towards your CEUs that keep your certification/accreditation active.
