State Games Committee Chair
Updated September 2012

The Chair is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. (Bylaws Article XVI, Section 1).

Duties and Activities:

  • Encourage and promote the participation of figure skating in the individual State Games programs and in those State Games supported and recognized by the USOC
  • When appropriate, assists in the selection of judges for the State Games
  • Encourage and promote recognition of USFS as the sanctioning body for figure skating in the U.S. with State Game organizers, the National Congress of State Games and other bodies
  • Provide direction and support regarding specific criteria relating to figure skating to State Games organizers to assist in their recognition of sanctioning and other related rules, including eligibility requirements
  • Develop and implement plans and procedures to refine participation requirements for State Games to encourage further involvement of figure skating
  • Works the National Congress of State Games in support of National Congress of State Games policies
  • Works with Director, Skating Programs on State Games opportunities
  • Coordinate with Competitions Committee RVCs with regard to State Games completion dates
  • Works with SGA Chairs to coordinate announcement and sanctioning process and ensure SGA events match USFS event structure
  • When appropriate transitions Chair duties and information to incoming State Games Chair
  • Communicate focus and objectives to committee members and appropriate VCs
  • Participates in conference calls, email discussions and dialogue
  • Generate ballots addressing issues and programs as necessary
  • Appoints the Sectional Vice Chairs
  • Review the committee membership and to recommend additions, deletions or replacements (Bylaws Article XX)
  • Review and update rules as needed
  • Respond to questions and issues related to Committee and coordinates with Director, Skating programs when needed
  • Maintain and update Committee information on USFS web site in consultation with Director, Skating Programs

Reports to:

  • Membership Development Group Coordinator

Reporting Requirements:

  • Prepare the State Games committee report for the Membership Development Group Coordinator to present at meetings of the Board of Directors and to be included the Governing Council book.
  • To outline committee plans and programs for the upcoming year.
  • To report on committee activities during the past period.

  • Reports status and progress of committee activities to the Membership Development Group Coordinator

Financial Duties:

  • Establish an annual committee budget that considers all expenditures for programs, administration and other such items under the direction of the committee.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must have participated in at least two State Games as an official, referee, organizer or participant
  • Must have served on a USFS Committee for at least three years
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Must be U.S. Figure Skating Member in good standing
  • Must have e-mail accessibility

Recommended:

  • Experience in the skating community
  • Participated at least three to five State Games

Estimated time commitments:
The time commitment varies throughout the year. Average is 4-5 hours a month.

Sectional Vice Chairs
Duties & Activities:

  • Be aware of State Games activities in their area
  • Sanction the individual State Games in their section
  • When necessary, advise State Games LOCs on announcements and process
  • Coordinate with RVCs and the Basic Skills Approval representatives regarding State Games competition announcements, Dates and sanctions
  • Responds to all ballots in a timely manner
  • Participates in email discussions and dialogue
  • Respond to questions and emails

Reports to: State Games Chair