Collegiate Resources

  • Scholarship Opportunities

    Apply for a U.S. Figure Skating Scholarship today!

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  • Collegiate Skating Opportunities

    More ways to stay involved in skating throughout college!

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  • College Application Help

    Need guidance on how to get started with your college application? We're here to help!

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  • Intercollegiate Competition Schedule

    Click here for the Intercollegiate season schedule & results

    Schedule & Results

2021-2022 COLLEGIATE MEMBERS

Joonsoo Kim

University of California, Los Angeles

Class of 2021

  • Joonsoo's Bio

    Hi! My name is Joonsoo Kim, and I have been a singles freestyle skater for 11 years. I am a 5-time U.S. National competitor, and a National medalist in Novice & Junior. I also dedicate my time to figure skating off the ice as Secretary of LAFSC, Collegiate and ICEMEN Ambassador for U.S. Figure Skating, and former co-president of the UCLA Figure Skating team.


    I am passionate about Collegiate Skating because I love the community it fosters, especially in a sport that can easily feel isolating. There have been many times where I wanted to quit skating altogether, but my Collegiate Skating community helped me re-ignite my passion for the sport. I want to continue promoting Collegiate Skating programs and see other skaters experience what formerly felt so magical to me. 

Cheyenne Bell

Carnegie Mellon

University

Class of 2018

  • Cheyenne's Bio

    In renovation... Coming soon!

Nathaniel Chen

Dartmouth College

Class of 2025

  • Nathaniel's Bio

    In renovation... Coming soon!

Goku Endo

University of California, Los Angeles

Class of 2025

  • Goku's Bio

    In renovation... Coming soon!

Ariel Davydov

University of California, Los Angeles

Class of 2023

  • Ariel's Bio

    Ariel Davydov is an official and competitor in the Southern California region. She is a Regional-level competition judge and Gold test judge in Singles and Pairs. She is currently the Competition Chair of the UCLA Figure Skating team, hosting the 2022 City of Angels Classic this past competition season. She is a USFS Gold Medalist, a four-time National Showcase medalist, and a four-time National Theater on Ice medalist. She now competes on behalf of UCLA in Solo Dance. Off the ice, Ariel is involved in gene therapy research at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Samir Mallya

University of California, Los Angeles

Class of 2024

  • Samir's Bio

    In renovation... Coming soon!

COLLEGIATE SKATING FAQs

  • Which schools have Collegiate Skating programs?

    You can find a list of schools with Collegiate Skating programs here.

  • What's the difference between Collegiate & Intercollegiate Skating?

    Collegiate Skating can refer to three disciplines offered for skaters to compete in college:


    • Intercollegiate Team Skating offers events in freestyle, solo dance, and team maneuvers. Skaters compete individually in their respective events to contribute to their school's overall team score.
    • Collegiate and Open Collegiate Synchronized Skating provides opportunities for schools with synchro teams to compete in Sectional and National competitions.
    • The U.S. Collegiate Championships is an annual qualifying event that offers freestyle events in intermediate through senior. Skaters compete individually, and do not need to be a part of an established collegiate team.

    Learn more about the 3 types of Collegiate Skating programs here!

  • Can figure skating get me into college?

    While very few schools directly recruit figure skating applicants, you can still make your college application stand out by talking about your experiences with figure skating in your essays! Click here for more information on how you can get started with your college application.

  • Is Collegiate Skating expensive?

    Team dues and general training expenses will vary significantly, depending on the school you choose to attend. You can expect the following expenses as a collegiate skater:


    • Annual team and/or club sports dues
    • U.S. Figure Skating membership
    • Training expenses
    • Competition & travel expenses
    • Equipment & blade sharpening

    LAFSC offers a discounted Collegiate Membership, at $100 over the span of 4 years. In addition, many teams save on competition expenses by traveling as a team, as well as by offering reimbursements through fundraising.


    We recommend you reach out to your specific school's Collegiate Skating program to learn more about expenses and reimbursements!

  • Can I get funding for Collegiate Skating?

    There are several routes to earn funding for Collegiate Skating:


    1. U.S. Figure Skating offers several scholarship opportunities throughout the year for skaters demonstrating excellence on and off-the ice. Click here for more information!
    2. Many teams provide funding either through their school, or via fundraising efforts throughout the year.
    3. For junior and senior freestyle competitors, there are annual scholarship opportunities for medalists at the U.S. Collegiate Championships.

  • Can I still participate in Collegiate Skating even if I haven't skated in a while?

    Yes! Intercollegiate Skating in particular invites skaters of all levels and backgrounds. In fact, many competitors in Intercollegiate Skating began skating in college!

2021 U.S. Collegiate Championships

(left to right) Joonsoo Kim, Lisa Borzilleri, Emma Coppess

2019 U.S. Intercollegiate National Final

UCLA High Team Maneuvers