We are part of Chicago Youth Foundation and bring figure skating to at risk youth. We're passionate about inclusion, academics and having fun!
Chicago IL
Joined July 2021
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confidence, and life lessons that come with figure skating.
We are grateful to Graf Skates @GrafFigure , Silecky Sports and @USFigureSkating for their commitment to expanding access and helping us bring the sport to new communities.
a recent 2025-2026 U.S. Figure Skating Community Development Grant recipient.
Access to equipment is often one of the biggest barriers to trying a new sport. This partnership helps remove that barrier and creates more opportunities for young people to experience the joy,
Thanks to the incredible support of Graf Skates @GrafFigure & Silecky Sports, more than 60 pairs of entry-level figure skates are being provided to participants in the Chicago Youth Foundation's Figure Skating on Your Block Program--
Great news - The Chicago Youth Foundation has been named a 2026 Project Play Champion. Many thanks to the @AspenInstitute & @Nickelodeon Our World for the shout-out!
Here is more about Project Play and the amazing work they are doing
projectplay.org/childrens-ri…
TGIF! Today we are remembering our eventful invitation, to be included at the 2026 #PrevagenUSChamps We loved the competition vibe, community events& the people we met. Huge THANK YOU to @Afrocenchik & @USFigureSkating #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #ChicagoYouthFoundation #FSOYB
Time flies when you are having fun & learning!Thank you to all of our coaches and the enthusiastic Chicago public who embraced all sorts of weather conditions to share & enjoy the ice at McCormick Tribune Ice Arena 😇#WinterWonderLand Thank you also to our partner @ChicagoDCASE
Evaluation day went well at the last class of the season @McFetridgeSC ✅ Thank you to our coaches who kept the kids stimulated, engaged, throughout the session!
And that's the wrap for the season @MorganParkSC Great job everyone! Thanks to our Coaches, many volunteers ❤️ #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #FSOYB #ChicagoYouthFoundation @USFigureSkating @LearnToSkateUSA
Another amazing class day 👏 #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #FSOYB #ChicagoYouthFoundation @usfigureskating @learntoskateusa
Enjoy this 2 minute real on Proper Skate Lacing for Figure & Hockey Skates. Credits to chicagodcase and fellow CYF Coach/Student Doctor Emily Kirillov ! #ChicagoYouthFoundation #FSOYB
This weekend's Learn to Skate Jam ✌️ #ChicagoYouthFoundation #FSOYB #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #IceSkatingIsForEveryone @LearnToSkateUSA @USFigureSkating
This past October, we had a great start to our season of weekly classes, at Morgan Park Sports Center & Mcfetridge Sports Center. #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone @USFigureSkating @LearnToSkateUSA
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Figure Skating on Your Block is transforming skaters from shy to confident! 🦋
Since 2021, more than 5,000 children have participated in their programming. Now, thanks to the Community Development Grant, the program has engaged over 500 additional underserved youth in Chicago.
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“We’re confident that this season’s momentum will continue to push our mission forward,” Dr. @AmiParekh1 says. “Breaking down access barriers, lifting youth potential and building a skating community [in Chicago].”
An uplifting & inspiring article! usfigureskating.org/news/art…
Thank you Triple Toe Skatewear (Naperville, IL) for being a long-term supporter of our program by collecting & sending us donated figure skates! If you ever need figure skates, figure skating outfits, or EXCELLENT quality figure skate sharpening, email- [email protected]
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It was an honor to Champion Active Women while speaking in this podcast episode. Catch it, & some amazing other Champions speaking at this link - chs.uky.edu/aghw/podcast
#ActiveGirlsHealthyWomenInitiative #UniversityofKentucky #ChicagoYouthFoundation #SportsMedicine #Physiatry
There's nothing like an end of season relay race! Winners received Harry Potter Tote Bags and Scarves, donated to us by @broadwaychicago #CursedChildChicago. The kids loved these as well as the stash of free tickets to the magical play, we received too. Thank you & do come back!
