Athlete Members

The athlete members of the BOD are elected by the Athletes. The Athlete members shall comprise no less than 20% of the BOD. Currently there are three (3) Athletes elected as voting members of the BOD.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Voting members of the BOD
  • Attend all BOD meetings and conference calls
  • Communicate decisions of the BOD to the Athletes and discuss issues relevant to the USFS and to the Athletes for representation to the BOD.

Other Activities

  • Lead conference calls and meetings on a regular basis with the Athletes to gather issues and present them to the BOD

Member of:

  • Athletes Advisory Committee
  • Other committees as selected

Reports to: The President and; the Chair, Athletes Advisory Committee

Qualifications:

Highly Recommended:

  • Current or recent past competitive skater elected by the Athletes and have represented the U.S. in an international figure skating competition within the preceding ten years.
  • Served as a delegate or attended USFS Governing Council for a minimum of 1 year

Recommended:

  • Excellent communication (oral or written) skills
Expected Time Commitment: Attendance at Governing Council (3-4 days) and Fall BOD meeting (1.5-2 days) plus monthly conference calls (1-2 hours)