Collegiate Figure Skating Stars Gather in Richfield, Minnesota!

Nearly 200 skaters from across the country are set to compete at the prestigious 2024 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships & Invitational happening July 19-21 in Richfield, Minnesota!

Collegiate Champions Vie for Titles and Scholarships:

This event features both full-time and part-time students, recent admits, and even recent graduates! They’ll compete for the coveted U.S. titles and a chance to win scholarship prize money. Athletes will showcase their skills in junior and senior events, individually representing their schools.

Warne-Jacobsen Aims to Defend Senior Women’s Crown:

University of Minnesota’s Wren Warne-Jacobsen returns to defend her senior women’s title. She’s a two-time medalist at this Championship, and faces familiar competition from last year’s podium finishers – Lindsay Wang, Brynn Roberts,and Erica Machida.

Endo Chases First Senior Men’s Gold:

Goku Endo will be a strong contender in the senior men’s competition, aiming to claim his first gold medal. He’s already a three-time medalist at this event, having earned bronze and silver in 2023 and 2022 respectively.

Scholarship Opportunities Await Top Finishers:

The top skaters will be rewarded for their hard work! The top three finishers in senior women’s and men’s, and the top two in junior women’s and men’s will receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

U.S. Collegiate Invitational Offers Additional Spotlight:

The event also features the U.S. Collegiate Invitational, a non-qualifying competition. This provides skaters a chance to shine on a national stage, representing their schools, in short program, Excel free skate, solo pattern dance, or solo free dance.