Hey everyone! I'm a competitive figure skater and would love to continue skating in college. Can anyone suggest colleges with great figure skating clubs or teams? Looking for schools with figure skating-friendly facilities and a good skating community.
Hi there! It's fantastic that you're planning to continue figure skating in college. Many colleges have figure skating clubs or teams, but some stand out for their facilities and skating communities. Here are a few schools with strong figure skating programs:
1. Dartmouth College: Dartmouth has an active figure skating club, which is part of the U.S. Figure Skating Association. They have a dedicated rink, Thompson Arena, and host an annual intercollegiate competition.
2. University of Delaware: Known for having a top-notch skating facility, the Fred Rust Arena, Delaware's figure skating club is highly competitive and has produced several notable skaters.
3. Boston University: BU has a competitive figure skating team that competes in intercollegiate competitions and offers practices at Walter Brown Arena.
4. University of Michigan: UMich has a Club Figure Skating Team and a Synchronized Skating Team, both of which compete at high levels. The teams practice at the University of Michigan Ice Arena.
5. UCLA: UCLA's figure skating club is part of the Collegiate Skating Program under U.S. Figure Skating and holds practices at the Santa Monica Ice Center.
6. Cornell University: Cornell's figure skating club is well-organized and competes against other schools in the Eastern Section of the Intercollegiate figure skating circuit. They practice at the Lynah Rink on campus.
7. University of Pennsylvania: UPenn's figure skating club is a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association, practices at the Class of 1923 Arena, and participates in intercollegiate competitions.
These are just a few universities with strong figure skating teams and facilities. Make sure to research each school further to find the right fit for your academic and skating interests, and campus culture. Good luck!
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