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All skating professionals at BSA are members
of the following three national associations:

There are two figure skating federations in the United States that have developed test and competitive training structures through which skaters may advance. Both training structures are offered at BSA.

 The United States Figure Skating Association
The USFSA is the official governing body of amateur figure skaters in the United States. This national organization is responsible for making and enforcing rules, sanctioning and holding competitions and tests, insuring fairness to all skaters, recognizing skater achievements, and protecting skaters' amateur status. The road to Regional, Sectional, National, World, and Olympic Championships is through the direction of the USFSA.

USFSA, 29 First Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 635-5200

The Ice Skating Institute
The ISI is a national organization dedicated to promoting the sport of figure skating for the recreational skater. In 1976, the USFSA and the ISI jointly adopted mutual statements of policy for cooperation between the two federations. ISI competitions are team competitions that have been developed for the enjoyment of skaters of all ages and skating levels. The emphasis is on fun rather than on winning.

ISI 17120 North Dallas Parkway Suite 140 Dallas, TX 75248-1187
Phone: 972-735-8800

Both USFSA and ISI training structures consist of several skill assessment levels for each skating discipline: freestyle, pairs, ice dancing, and synchronized (see chart below). When a skater passes a test at a skating level, s/he may compete at that level. BSA's LTS classes incorporate basic skills structured by the ISI. Many of our private lesson skaters shift to the USFSA training structure after they have progressed to a higher ISI freestyle level.

The Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
The Professional Skaters Association is the only organization explicitly designed for professional skaters and skating instructors. It accredits instructors on ascending levels of skills and rates them according to their coaching qualifications. Every USA World and Olympic coach is a member of the PSA.

Formed in 1938, this nonprofit association strives to form a cohesive body of all professional ice skaters for the benefit and advancement of figure skating. PSA members are expected to maintain and reinforce their teaching skills through seminars, workshops, clinics and international conferences which serve as additional opportunities for continuing education.

PSA, 1821 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Phone: (507) 281-5122

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