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My Child Wants to Figure Skate — Now What? A St. Louis Parent’s Guide

Your child just watched the Olympics, or maybe they saw someone spinning gracefully at the local rink, and now they’re begging to try figure skating. As a parent, you’re probably wondering: Where do I even start? How much does this cost? Do they really need their own skates right away? Take a deep breath. Figure skating is an incredible sport that builds strength, discipline, and confidence, and the St. Louis area has a welcoming skating community ready to help your family get started.

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Competitions, NQS, U.S. Figure Skating

2026-27 National Qualifying Series

U.S. Figure Skating announced the schedule for the 2026-27 National Qualifying Series. This series includes singles, pairs, and ice dance competitions. Almost 1,500 skaters from around the country will compete at 21 different events. The series starts in July and goes through October. The National Qualifying Series Finals happen in November.

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