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.
Get ready for the ISU Challenger Series Lombardia Trophy 2025 from September 11-14 in Bergamo, Italy! With reigning world champions Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu headlining, discover a stellar lineup featuring Olympic medallist Yuma Kagiyama and more. Catch all the excitement live on ice-stars.tv or RaiPlay Sport 2!
Jasmine Robertson and Chase Rohner clinched gold at the Junior Grand Prix Italy, marking their second medal this season and first-ever gold. The ice dance duo from Novi, Michigan, dominated the event with personal bests, scoring 156.52 overall. Their performances, featuring memorable music selections, solidify their spot for the upcoming ISU Junior Grand Prix Final.
U.S. athletes head to Osaka, Japan, for the Challenger Series Kinoshita Group Cup, their first international stop this season from Sept. 5-7, 2025. Competing in men's, women's, pairs, and ice dance events, skaters like Bradie Tennell and Jimmy Ma aim to gain momentum for future Grand Prix competitions.