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SKATING Magazine

SKATING is the official publication of U.S. Figure Skating and is considered one of the premier magazines in the world of figure skating today. SKATING is a three-time recipient of the Edi Award for Skating Publication of the Year, awarded by the Professional Skaters Association (PSA).

SKATING boasts a subscription list of more than 42,000 and a readership of more than 130,000.

The magazine, which is published 11 times per year, is a full-color, newsstand-quality publication available to all U.S. Figure Skating members and subscribers. In October 2008, U.S. Figure Skating launched a new magazine titled Basic Skills Edition of SKATING. This one-time-a-year publication is mailed to U.S. Figure Skating's 100,000-plus Basic Skills members as part of their Basic Skills membership.

SKATING is in its 89th year of publication and features news and profiles on national skaters, reports on national, international and Olympic events, columns on health and fitness, sponsor news, event schedules and ticket information. The magazine also covers all levels of skating, from grass roots to adult and synchronized skating.

SKATING is also featured on U.S. Figure Skating Online. In addition to highlights from the current issue, past issues of SKATING magazine are available in the archive area. SKATING advertisers are also featured online.


Search our archives & order back issues to catch up on the latest features on your favorite athletes and U.S. Figure Skating programs.


SKATING magazine is a great tool for advertising your skating and non-skating related products. Find out if advertising in SKATING is for you!

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