Athletes Advisory Committee Chair
Updated August 2012

The Athletes Advisory Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1 of the USFS by-laws. Chair is elected by the athletes from the Athlete Representatives serving on the Board of Directors pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Represent the Athletes as a voting member 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
  • Hold and manage monthly conference calls
  • Attend the Governing Council
  • Ballot the athletes on relevant issues
  • Develop recommendations for and manage the election process for athlete representatives to the USOC
  • Answer athlete questions and e-mails

Other Activities

  • Work with headquarters to set-up AAC ballots
  • Develop an agenda for and lead the annual AAC meeting
  • Choose athlete liaisons for Jr. Nationals, Nationals, and Synchronized nationals
  • Collect team leader evaluations
    • Type up team leader report
  • Collect nominee forms for sportsmanship award
    • Set up committee to vote on sportsmanship award
  • Organize alumni event at nationals
    • Organize alumni event at Governing Council

Member of:

  • International Committee and ICMS
  • Athlete Development Committee
  • Board of Directors, U.S. Figure Skating

Reports to: Group Coordinator, Athlete Services and the athletes

Qualifications:

Required: 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.

Recommended:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of all disciplines of figure skating
  • Comprehensive computer skills
  • Understanding of athlete rules and election procedures
  • Understanding of the governance structure of USFS and ISU
  • Current involvement in U.S. Figure Skating
  • AAC member for at least 3 years

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); availability to answer phone calls and e-mails and network with the athletes (10-15 hours/month)