INFO & FAQs

What is a High School Skating team?

1. • Similar to collegiate skating, the high school program offers skaters the opportunity to compete on a team for their high school. Several states/regions host a high school series and a state final, and any high school team is eligible to enter the U.S. Figure Skating National High School Cyber Challenge or Sectional High School Finals.  

   • Capitol Skaters is a group of skaters from a combination of Northern Virginia/Washington DC/Maryland high Schools. 

How do I participate? What about my High School? 

1. • To participate, skaters must be members of U.S. Figure Skating and enrolled full-time in a high school. Home-schooled skaters are also eligible. There are no test requirements.

   • Email capitolskaters@gmail.com to signup.

I already skate with a coach, why do I need a Team?

1. • Capitol Skaters does not replace your current coach/coaches, practice schedule, or home rink. Our coach is not , but instead there to guide and support them. Our skaters lead the team. Capitol Skaters is an opportunity to learn leadership skills, be social and engage with other high school skaters. Practices and all activities are optional.  They are social, fun, and full of team spirit!

So.. are we going to Competitions?

1. • Yes.  Competitions typically run January - May and will include several competitions in Maryland, a few travel competitions up north, the U.S. Figure Skating High School Cyber Challenge (virtual competition) and Eastern Sectionals Competitions typically consist of Team Maneuvers and Artistic Freeskates. You are not required to attend every practice or competition, but we do encourage you to attend as many as possible

   •  Events include short programs and free skates (well-balanced and excel), solo dance, compulsory, showcase, moves in the field and team maneuvers available for all levels.

   • While we will select competitions to attend as a team, attending those competitions – travel plans, registration, all fees associated with your is your responsibility.  We hope to offset these costs with fundraising. We hope you’ll represent our team with spirit and feel the comradery of being a part of the team on and off the ice.

   • We will look to attend competitions that are local, as well as, those that may require travel. More details will be provided on fees so that each person can assess cost of participation and make a decision accordingly.

How will I represent Capitol Skaters High School Figure Skating Team?

1. • With spirit and awesome merchandise! Watch our Facebook, Instagram, and Emails for more information.

What is the cost to be a Member?

1. •  The is no "registration" fee to join the team. Our goal this season is to keep costs down. Individuals we be responsible for travel expenses, freestyle session registration and individual event registration. Travel is not required. 

Who is organizing Capitol Skaters?

1. • Volunteers are the heart of our team, as they serve on the Board of Directors, help plan events, manage membership and social media.  

   • We are figure skaters, moms/dads and grandparents of figure skaters.

   • If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer, please reach out via email to our parent coordinators.

Where do we skate? Do we have to attend activities?

1. • Team members continue to skate for their current club and at their home rink. Team practices will be held at Fairfax Ice area and a few at other rinks around the Northern Virginia area (TBD), usually Friday evening and Sunday.  Events will be optional and not a requirement to be a member of the team.

How will future communication occur?

1. • Watch our Facebook, Instagram, and Emails for more information. 

You didn’t answer my question!

1. • More questions? Send us an email - Capitol Skaters