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!

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@GrafFigure @USFigureSkating Together, we're creating pathways for more youth to step onto the ice and discover what's possible.

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@GrafFigure @USFigureSkating 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.

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@GrafFigure @USFigureSkating 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,

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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--

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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

https://t.co/fhlcKnFMnW

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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

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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

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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!

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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! https://t.co/7jAH9kUFwp

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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 - https://t.co/uxZX5pECKj

#ActiveGirlsHealthyWomenInitiative #UniversityofKentucky #ChicagoYouthFoundation #SportsMedicine #Physiatry

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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!