Brooke Tufts claimed her third senior title at the 2025 National Solo Dance Final in Salt Lake City, scoring 198.03 points. Competing alongside her, Violet Yan won the junior combined event, and Amal Israilova defended her title in the international solo pattern dance. Full results highlight the emerging stars of professional figure skating.
Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin, the American figure skating world champions, shone at the 2025 ISU CS Lombardia Trophy in Italy, leading after their short programs. Liu scored 69.62, just ahead of Sarah Everhardt, while Malinin tops men’s standings with an impressive 108.87. Free skates follow this weekend.
Get ready for the Lombardia Trophy, a key stop in the Challenger Series! From September 11-14, 2025, Bergamo, Italy, hosts eight U.S. National Team members, including World champs Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu. It's their Olympic season debut, paving the way for future competitions. Don't miss the action—stream live now!
The 2025 National Solo Dance Final is set for Sept. 11-14 in Salt Lake City, featuring over 200 athletes in solo pattern dance, shadow dance, and combined solo dance categories. Reigning champions Lucas Appel and Amal Israilova aim to defend their titles while also honoring late coach Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov with a new trophy.
The U.S. National Junior Team is set to compete at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 9-13. Eleven athletes, including standout ice dance champions Hana Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin, will showcase their skills. The competition also features strong entries in women’s, men’s, and pairs events as they aim for Junior Grand Prix glory.
Ron Hershberger, former president of U.S. Figure Skating from 2005-09, passed away on September 4, 2025, at 91. A pivotal figure in the figure skating community, he was instrumental in bringing the 1992 World Championships to Oakland. His legacy is honored by the Ron and Gayle Hershberger Award, celebrating artistry in junior competitors.