03/12/2026
Don’t Forget: 2026 Graduating Seniors Award
Hey Class of 2026! There is still time to apply for the 2026 Graduating Seniors Award on Members Only!
What is the Graduating Seniors Award?
This is a special recognition award given out to high school seniors graduating this upcoming spring. The award is designed to recognize and celebrate the skating achievements of athletes who continued to progress in skating while enrolled in high school. Applicants can receive one of four award levels based on the highest skating accomplishment achieved during their time in high school: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum.
Who is eligible for this award?
Athletes that are currently enrolled in high school who will be graduating in the spring of 2026. Athletes must also be current members of U.S. Figure Skating and meet at least one of the award eligibility criteria.
What is the eligibility criteria?
To review the full list of award criteria and additional FAQs about this award, click here.
What is the application timeline?
March 16, 2026: General application deadline.
March 17 - May 1, 2026: General applications receive priority processing and shipping, applications submitted on or after March 17 are reviewed and shipped out on a rolling basis.
June 30, 2026: Late application deadline, no applications will be accepted beyond the membership year.
Note: Athletes that apply between June 1 and June 30 will only receive digital copies of their award materials.
