Coach Information
To be a credentialed coach at a sanctioned non-qualifying competition, coaches must meet the compliance requirements listed below and verified by the U.S. Figure Skating. There will be ONE coach credential per registered athlete).
With EMS, a coach must be included within a skater’s registration or updated through their EMS Skater Portal via “My Coaches.” All coaches declared at the time of registration will be included on the skater’s registration confirmation email. Note, there is no registration approval process within EMS as the data (membership and test level) is tied to the U.S. Figure Skating database. Non-compliant coaches will receive automated email reminders through the start of the competition.
EMS ADMIN: The compliance tab within EMS lists ALL individuals who were declared by skaters at the time of registration or through their EMS Skater Portals (also allows access to skater schedule, music/PPC preview etc.). The compliance requirements are tied to the U.S. Figure Skating database and are updated daily removing the need for the LOC to manually update their list of attending coaches. Further, if a coach is non-compliant, they will receive system generated emails through the start of the competition. Click here for additional information
EMS Coach Resources: Coach/Choreographer (domestic/non-foreign):
With EMS, a coach must be included within a skater’s registration or updated through their EMS Skater Portal via “My Coaches.” All coaches declared at the time of registration will be included on the skater’s registration confirmation email. Note, there is no registration approval process within EMS as the data (membership and test level) is tied to the U.S. Figure Skating database. Non-compliant coaches will receive automated email reminders through the start of the competition.
EMS ADMIN: The compliance tab within EMS lists ALL individuals who were declared by skaters at the time of registration or through their EMS Skater Portals (also allows access to skater schedule, music/PPC preview etc.). The compliance requirements are tied to the U.S. Figure Skating database and are updated daily removing the need for the LOC to manually update their list of attending coaches. Further, if a coach is non-compliant, they will receive system generated emails through the start of the competition. Click here for additional information
EMS Coach Resources: Coach/Choreographer (domestic/non-foreign):
- Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating either through a member club or as an individual member.
- If 18 years or older, must submit information for, proper payment of $30 and successfully pass a background check. *
- The background check will be valid for two seasons, the one in which it was completed plus one additional.
- If 18 years or older, must complete annual SafeSport Training. *
- The training will be valid for 365 days from date of completion and there is no cost for the training/certification.
- Must complete the Professional Coach/Choreographer Coaching Education Requirement (CER) through the Professional Skaters Association (PSA).
- Must submit proof of general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/ $5 million aggregate.
- Must agree to the U.S. Figure Skating Code of Ethics. *
- Must complete three waivers: 1) Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release and Indemnification Agreement, 2) Medical Consent and 3) Name and Likeness Release and Consent Agreement. *
- If attending a qualifying competition or traveling as a part of Team USA and/or International Selection Pool (ISP), must be a full member of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA).
- Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating either through a member club or as an individual member OR Learn to Skate USA instructor membership
- If 18 years or older, must submit information for, proper payment of $30 and successfully pass a background check.
- The background check will be valid for two seasons, the one in which it was completed plus one additional
- If 18 years or older, must complete annual SafeSport Training.
- The training will be valid for 365 days from date of completion and there is no cost for the training/certification.
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification completed OR U.S. Figure Skating compliance coach (details above)
- Required to present the LOC with a letter from their federation verifying they are a member in good standing.
