FIGURE SKATING

Special Olympics Figure Skating features impressive feats of strength, precision, artistry, and the interpretation of rhythm and tempo of music through dance steps on the ice.
 
Figure skating is one the few judged Special Olympics sports. As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age, and gender.
 
FIGURE SKATING FACTS
  • Special Olympics Figure Skating was first included in the 1977 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
  • Today, 2,846 athletes from 49 Special Olympics Programs compete in figure skating.
 
FIGURE SKATING EVENTS
  • Singles Competitions (Singles Levels 1-6)
  • Pair Skating (Pair Levels 1-2)
  • Ice Dancing (Levels 1-4) All ice dancing competitions may be skated solo or may be skated by a dance team comprised of two Special Olympics athletes, one male and one female, two females, or two males)
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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