U.S. Figure Skating Sets Course for Coming Year in Myrtle Beach

The 2012 business meeting of U.S. Figure Skating was held in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Known as the Governing Council meeting, the financial and operational business of the Association and the and rules of the sport in the United States, where taken up by delegates from member clubs and athletes from throughout the U.S.

U.S. Figure Skating Financial Accountability

With the tomahawks already flying our way from commenting on U.S. Figure Skating Governance, we might as well drop the other shoe and address the other major issue in U.S. Figure Skating governance that get's my panties in a wad -- fiscal responsibility and accountability.

U.S. Figure Skating Governance - Reader Comments

Our comments on U.S. Figure Skating governance has resulted in comments from fellow delegates.  We share some of them here.

U.S. Figure Skating Governance on the Chopping Block -- Revised 30 April 2012.

We normally don't write about U.S. Figure Skating governance issues.  Most of the time they are only of interest to people on the inside, and when they aren't, there is usually only downside, since one is sure to piss off someone who disagrees with you and will make sure you eventually pay one way or another for expressing your opinion.  But there is a piece of business on the upcoming Governing Council agenda which is so significant, we are going to break our self imposed rule and let her rip.  We are talking about a proposed change to the bylaws going by the name of "Exhibit D" in the 2012 Governing Council meeting book.

2012 World Figure Skating Championships -- On site coverage from Nice, France

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