10/9/2026
When we protect our athletes, we protect Figure Skating.
Skaters display elegance and grace while tirelessly traveling across the ice, delivering dance moves and jumps before an audience and judges. From waltz jumps and toe loops to the most difficult quadruple Axel, figure skaters reveal precision, finesse, and strength to deliver elements in their routines. Spending countless hours on and off the ice, figure skaters are masters of discipline, managing falls, and coping with high pressure. When we protect our figure skaters, we keep this sport safe and healthy for all.
Courage First Athlete Helpline
Use this resource if you are in need of confidential emotional support, crisis intervention, informational athlete-focused resources, and guidance related to concerns about any type of abuse.
The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a no-cost call and text service for anyone in need. +1 888-279-1026
Common Figure Skating Safeguarding Concerns
Abuse and misconduct can happen in all sports, at every level of play. Figure Skating has some specific vulnerabilities, such as:
- Figure skating competition often involves subjective scoring, deducting from a baseline “perfect” score. Pressure and scrutiny to avoid point deductions can negatively impact self-esteem and confidence, and leave athletes emotionally vulnerable.
- Figure skaters may place a high level of trust in their coaches. This can lead to psychological dependence and/or blurred boundaries in the coach-athlete relationship.
- In figure skating, there can be pressure to have a certain body composition and to be physically small. Weight and size-related pressure and criticism can give coaches a high level of control over athletes, as well as potentially encourage eating disorders and low self-esteem.
What’s the difference between tough coaching & abuse?
The Coach Athlete Relationship Dynamics Diagrams below can be used as a gut check; consider the conduct you experience and observe in your sporting community, and discern whether what is occurring aligns with a caring and supportive coach-athlete relationship. For athletes who have unhealthy relationship dynamics with their coaches, inappropriate behavior can be subtle and difficult to discern. Awareness and prevention of these patterns of power and control help keep everyone safe.
Current Events
Unfortunately, news articles chronicling misconduct in sport and unhealthy coach-athlete dynamics are frequent and widespread. Abuse in sport has been occurring for decades, and the public is now becoming aware of these hidden situations as more and more survivors bravely disclose and report misconduct they have experienced. #WeRideTogether is committed to increasing awareness and continually updating this compiled list of current events on the topic of sexual abuse in sport. Sexual misconduct is happening across all sports, at all levels, internationally.
7/6/2026
South Jersey Skate Coach Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Teen Student: Prosecutor
2/18/2026
Amber Glenn's former figure skating coach accused of sexual misconduct with 2 athletes
2/11/2026
An abuse investigation. A new French ice dance team. And a gold medal up for grabs
10/18/2026
Youth Sports Families Allege Travel Company Threatened Their Kids' Playing Status If They Didn't Pay Lodging Fees
10/15/2026
Athletic trainer at San Jose school accused of sexual battery of student
10/14/2026
Details emerge on police raid of ex-Kempsville High School athletic director’s home
10/11/2026
As sports betting is normalized, college players have become targets of aggrieved bettors
Figure Skating Resources
Below are resources related to Physical Safety and Mental Health within Figure Skating.
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Crash Course: Concussion Education
Physical Safety
Learn about the prevention and treatment of concussions.
F.E.A.S.T.
Mental Health
Find support, resources, or connections for families affected by eating disorders.
Figure Skating - STOP Sports Injuries
Physical Safety
Learn about the importance of injury prevention in figure skating.
From Twirls to Triple Axels: Effective Prevention and Treatments for Figure Skating Injuries
Physical Safety
Develop an understanding of injury prevention in figure skating, including specific warm-ups and stretches with proper form.
Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs)
Physical Safety
Gain an understanding of REDs, symptoms and causes of REDs, and prevention.
The Hidden Risks of Overstretching: Injury Prevention Tips
Physical Safety
Learn how to recognize and prevent overstretching.
The Impact of Eating Disorders on Athletic Performance
Mental Health
Develop an understanding of the impact that disordered eating has on athletic performance.
Survivor Stories
Survivors are increasingly stepping forward to bravely tell their stories. The following stories reflect the survivors’ personal experiences, as told by them, and may be triggering for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct. All information has been anonymized.
If you are a survivor interested in sharing your story and learning more about this process, please reach out to us at info@weridetogether.today.
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