Colorado Springs Wildfires Threaten Skating Community

US Figure Skating HQ

While the wildfires devastating the Colorado Springs area are thousands of miles away from the skating community here in New York, we can still help the relief efforts! The Red Cross and other relief organizations are now taking donations to help those affected by the wildfires. Go to helpcoloradonow.org to find out how you can help.

As many in the skating world have recently pointed out through tweets and social media, in many ways, the heart of US figure skating is out in Colorado. Our governing body is there, as well as one of the most influential skating clubs in the nation—the Broadmoor SC. Several skaters, coaches and officials have had to evacuate, and others remain under the threat. Please take a moment to think of them and others out west whose lives are directly affected. 

Icenetwork.com is closely following the news on the wildfires. Colorado Springs-based coach and skater Drew Meekins has shared his account there of how the fires are affecting the skating community out west on icenetwork.com. The Denver Post also has up-to-the-minute coverage and photos.

Also, Icenetwork.com has confirmed that USFS headquarters remains safe from the wildfires. It is currently open and operating during business hours.