Figure Skating On Your Block

We are part of Chicago Youth Foundation and bring figure skating to at risk youth. We're passionate about inclusion, academics and having fun!

[Figure Skating On Your Block @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

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

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!

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

And that's the wrap for the season @MorganParkSC Great job everyone! Thanks to our Coaches, many volunteers ❤️ #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #FSOYB #ChicagoYouthFoundation @USFigureSkating @LearnToSkateUSA

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

Another amazing class day 👏 #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #FSOYB #ChicagoYouthFoundation @usfigureskating @learntoskateusa

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

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

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

This weekend's Learn to Skate Jam ✌️ #ChicagoYouthFoundation #FSOYB #FigureSkatingIsForEveryone #IceSkatingIsForEveryone @LearnToSkateUSA @USFigureSkating

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

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

Photo courtesy: https://t.co/ZvgRqIpIYm

[Dr. Ami @AmiParekh1]

Fun weekend for @Millennium_Park Ice Arena opening weekend with @FSOYB @ChicagoDCASE 😎

[U.S. Figure Skating @USFigureSkating]

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.

[Sylvia @SylviaUnseen]

“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! https://t.co/7jAH9kUFwp

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

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]

[Dr. Ami @AmiParekh1]

It was an honor to Champion Active Women while speaking in this podcast episode. Catch it, & some amazing other Champions speaking at this link - https://t.co/uxZX5pECKj

#ActiveGirlsHealthyWomenInitiative #UniversityofKentucky #ChicagoYouthFoundation #SportsMedicine #Physiatry

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

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!

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

We had a blast delivering free weekend ice skating lessons @Millennium_Park . Time flew. See you there next year!
Photo Credit: Shelby Domabyl

[U.S. Figure Skating @USFigureSkating]

Overwhelmed by the love shown by clubs across the country as they came together yesterday to observe a moment of silence in honor of the 28 lives we lost far too soon. ❤️⛸️

Thank you to @LiveBarn for giving our clubs a platform to come together and grieve.

[Dr. Ami @AmiParekh1]

Active Girls Healthy Women celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Feb 5 at 3:30-4:30 EST. Join us for a panel discussion about the successful strategies from the community for creating positive experiences for girls/women in physical activity. https://t.co/ylQcHwA5BP

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We were honored to host Messiah and his family with free ice skating lessons for his Make A Wish Trip @Millennium_Park as the family explored #Chicago! Come back any time :) @WishIllinois @MakeAWish

[Figure Skating On Your Block @FSOYB]

Here is a 2 minute Helmet Safety Guide for All Beginner Ice Skaters - Children, Teens and Adults! Thank you @LearnToSkateUSA @healthychildrenaap @chicagodcase #CourtneyMitchellPhotography and many more! #ChicagoYouthFoundation
Link -> https://t.co/OeGRlrdWfc

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Happy New Year on behalf of our Executive Director @AmiParekh1 who performed here last week,& the rest of #ChicagoYouthFoundation! Thanks Dr. Ami for your decade of leadership.
We currently have many open coaching/organization positions for ALL ages. See https://t.co/cw8vwjGpht

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Our 10th Anniversary with Volunteer Coach Brianna! #ChicagoYouthFoundation @FSOYB #SkatingIsForEveryone @USFigureSkating @LearnToSkateUSA