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Athlete Funding
Welcome to the U.S. Figure Skating Athlete Funding page. Please utilize the valuable information located on this page to start the process of answering your questions concerning funding of skating. Below you will find detailed information about the funding opportunities available through U.S. Figure Skating. Also detailed below is information about how to obtain personal sponsorships. We are here to help and to answer your questions. Please use the contact information on the right side of the page to e-mail or call.
Programs & Grants
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Athlete Support The U.S. Figure Skating Athlete Support (ASUPP) Fund is one that financially supports the U.S. Team Envelope Athletes by assisting them with their skating expenses. Members are selected by the International Committee Management Subcommittee and will be notified of their nomination. Once members, these athletes will receive support from the ASUPP Fund in the form of three payments during the skating season. Awards change slightly each year due to budgets and amount of new members on the team. Read the criteria for the ASUPP Fund Memorial Fund The 2007-08 application for the Memorial Fund program is now available. Read more about the program and download the application on the Memorial Fund page. Scholastic Honors Team U.S. Figure Skating is in charge of the annual Scholastic Honors Team Award. The 2007 Honors Team was announced at the State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The 2007-08 application for the Scholastic Honors Team is now available. Click here. Eligible Skater's Compensation Agreement The purpose of the Eligible Skater's Compensation Agreement is to provide the vehicle whereby skaters may enter into an arrangement providing financial assistance while still protecting their eligibility to compete in U.S. Figure Skating, ISU. or Olympic competitions. The ESCA is an extremely important resource for athletes to understand. |
Sponsorship Sponsorships are agreements between the sponsor and the athlete only — U.S. Figure Skating is not involved in this agreement. This section gives you guidelines for sponsorship arrangements and includes a link to download the Sponsorship Information packet. More Awards and Grants Skaters have many opportunities to seek out financial assistance from areas outside U.S. Figure Skating. The U.S. Olympic Committee provides awards and grants to athletes. More Beginners Info Just beginning in the sport of figure skating? Here are a few basic ideas to help fund some of your expenses. More |
