It is better to give than to receive...

American's and Marylanders are generous people.

Here is a partial list of organizations you can support that help either people involved in ice skating or help people get involved.

Click on the title to go the web site of that organization.

Also remember that your figure skating team or club may be tax exempt organization and they are always in need of funds to keep the sport alive at your rink.

SABAH

Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped
This organization helps people with physical and mental handicaps enjoy skating and gain confidence in themselves.

USFSA Memorial Fund

This is a special fund set up by the USFSA in memory of the top American Skaters who lost their lives in a 1961 plane crash. That crash wiped out the top skaters from the USA. This fund helps talented skaters who are struggling to keep up in this financially demanding sport.

Washington Special Hockey

Even though this is not a figure skating organization, it helps people with physical and mental disabilities learn to skate and play the gentile sport of Hockey. They currently meet at the Gardens Ice House, and are looking to expand to other rinks in the Washington Metro Area.

ISIA Education Foundation

The Ice Skating Institute of America Education Foundation was founded to enhance the educational opportunities of ISI members by encouraging skaters to make athletic as well as educational achievements. To achieve this goal, the Trustees award scholarships with a $4,000 minimum value to ISI skaters for study in universities, colleges, and technical schools throughout the United States.

American Amputee Hockey Association

The AAHA is a hockey organization that promotes ice skating and specifically Hockey in the amputee community. They host camps, support a national team and provide hope for amputee adults, children and their families and friends.

If we have missed a good charity, please send us an e-mail note at mdskating@gmail.com and let us know. We will be glad to include it .

This page is maintained by Greg and Greg for the love of the sport.
Last date modified is 01/21/2008