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SkateSafe and Compliance

The MFSCH board member for SkateSafe is Courtney Nicholas (safesport@memorialfsch.org).

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Detailed information on SkateSafe® and general compliance can be found on the U.S. Figure Skating SafeSkate, Professional Skaters Association (PSA), and USFSA Coach Compliance websites. See Club SkateSafe® Compliance Chair for more information about SkateSafe board member's role.

The MFSCH board member for SkateSafe is Courtney Nicholas (safesport@memorialfsch.org).

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Detailed information on SkateSafe® and general compliance can be found on the U.S. Figure Skating SafeSkate, Professional Skaters Association (PSA), and USFSA Coach Compliance websites. See Club SkateSafe® Compliance Chair for more information about SkateSafe board member's role.

U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe

U.S. Figure Skating strives to provide a safe environment for its members that are free of abuse and harassment. The association will not tolerate or condone any form of harassment or abuse of any of its members including athletes, coaches, officials, directors, employees, parents, volunteers or any other persons while they are participating in or preparing for a figure skating activity or event conducted under the auspices of U.S. Figure Skating. All forms of abuse and harassment are unacceptable in U.S. Figure Skating rules.

U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe

  • 2025 Parent/Guardian SafeSport Handbook from USFSA

  • SkateSafe® Website - Resources

  • Complete USFS SkateSafe handbook

  • SkateSafe Compliance: List of adult members required to complete SkateSafe training and background screen

    • See page 29 of the SkateSafe® Handbook: Appendix A - Adult Participants Required To Complete Safesport™ Training And Background Check 

  • Team Compliance Guide, which is a definitive guide on what compliance requirements need to be fulfilled by members of a team and how to complete them.

  • Mental Health Resources

SkateSafe Training and Compliance FAQ

  • 2023 Q2 SkateSafe® for Leadership Webinar: Compliance
  • 2023 Q3 SkateSafe® for Leadership Webinar: Conflict Resolution

  • Take the U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe Training Instructions

  • U.S. Figure Skating SkateSafe® Compliance FAQs

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Codes of Conduct

  • Skater Code of Conduct & Ice Etiquette

  • Parent Code of Conduct

  • USFS Coaches Code of Conduct

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Professional Skaters Association

  • PSA Professional Standards

  • PSA Compliance​

Coach Compliance

As a member of U.S. Figure Skating, Memorial FSC of Houston is obligated to abide by the rules and bylaws of U.S. Figure Skating. These rules are to ensure the safety and welfare of our skaters and to ensure our member coaches are well-educated and protected as contractors.

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Attachments Concerning Coach Compliance with USFS and MFSCH​

  • USFS Coach Compliance Information

  • USFS Coach Requirement Chart

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Additional Resources

  • Make a Report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Response and Resolution Office

  • Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies

  • US Reporting Requirements by State

  • US Federal Reporting Requirements

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