Who Needs School?

A very controversial issue in figure skating is the issue of school. As figure skating training schedules increase, figure skaters find it very difficult to attend school and sometimes must decide to not attend a physical brick and mortar school at all.

It is very difficult to train at figure skating before or after a full traditional school day, so figure skating families much of the time must consider alternatives in education. Somtimes it is impossible to get enough hours of training in for figure skating without at least considering and trying these alternatives.

There is no one solution or answer to the question on whether a figure skater should attend a traditional school or seek alternatives. Every family must decide what is best for their lives and for their children.

Homeschooling, distance education, or internet based virtual education have given figure skaters more options. Private schools also have provided alternatives. Skaters who chose non-traditional methods of education may have some advantages, but those who choose to pursue a full-day public school education and skate should be encouraged and admired.