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National Team: Figure Skating

Pride Month

Education and Resources

U.S. Figure Skating is amplifying skating voices during Pride Month by having meaningful conversations and sharing the stories of our family at the rink. Below you will find links to these conversations, stories and educational resources throughout Pride Month. You can also follow along on our social media channels - @USFigureSkating on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 


A Conversation with ...

Host: Eliot Halverson (she/her)
Episode 1: Jaclyn Ward Helms (she/her)
Episode 2: Timothy LeDuc (they/them)
Episode 3: Amber Glenn (she/her)
Episode 4: Adam Rippon (he/him)
 



Pride Month Stories

Adult Skating Archive - Pride Month (video performances)
Figure Skating's LGBTQ+ Community Has a Story to Tell -- And Many Chapters to Still Write
Karina Manta: Changing Lanes
Daniel Palmeri: 'Passion and love for the sport can extend far beyond childhood'
Red Carpet in the Future for Brian Boitano
Judges Give Their Take on Pride in Skating
Andrew Sass: 'My childhood love for skating remains strong'
Go Figure: The Randy Gardner Story
In Coming Out, Amber Glenn Inspires Fans Across the Globe
Aviva Cantor: 'Absolutely no regrets'
Derrick Delmore: Creative Purpose
Pride shared amongst collegiate athletes


Educational Resources

My Resource Center 
To Write Love on Her Arms
The Trevor Project
MyPronouns.org
LGBTQ+ Resources - Tennessee
Pride Guide - Nevada

Resources provided by Instagram Live participants and other Pride Month participants. 


U.S. Figure Skating continually strives to be a better ally for the LGBTQ+ community. Part of being better means listening and learning. If you have suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, please email us at info@usfigureskating.org. 
 

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Players Mentioned

Adam Rippon

Adam Rippon

Nov. 11, 1989
Senior/Men
Scranton, Pa.
Amber Glenn

#29 Amber Glenn

Oct. 28, 1999
Senior/Ladies
Plano, Texas

Players Mentioned

Adam Rippon

Adam Rippon

Senior/Men
Scranton, Pa.
Nov. 11, 1989
Amber Glenn

#29 Amber Glenn

Senior/Ladies
Plano, Texas
Oct. 28, 1999