Austin Figure Skating Club

Registration now open for all levels!

Both NQS and non-qualifying levels (including Excel, Adult, and Compete USA events) are now available on EMS.

Register now for the 2026 edition of the Austin Autumn Classic and Fall Festival before it fills up!

We look forward to welcoming skaters from all across the country!

📍The Crossover
🗓️ September 23-27

NQS Cactus Classic
Congratulations to all the skaters that competed in the first national qualifying series competition of the season! 🌵

The National Qualifying Series has officially started!

Good luck to all the athletes competing in championship events! 🏆



U.S. Figure Skating

Austin Figure Skating Club board member, National Technical Controller, National Technical Specialist, National Judge, and National Referee (WOW that’s a lot!), Lynn Goldman presenting the medals for the Senior Women’s Event at the 2026 National Excel Final.

Congratulations to all the Austin FSC skaters that competed at the 2026 Excel National Final & Festival hosted by the Skating Club of Boston.

Michael and Jada are among many others that are bringing home medals from the championships. We’re so proud of you for all that you achieved. Congratulations!

Good luck to all the skaters that qualified to compete in the Excel National Final and to all those who are going to compete in the Excel National Festival at the Skating Club of Boston!

We’re so proud of you and will be cheering you on!

When Charnell tragically lost his sister in 2008, tiny 2.5 month old Kiara transitioned from being his niece to his daughter. Charnell says simply, "Sometimes the most beautiful gifts come in the ugliest of wrappings." Charnell has been on ice for 35 years and skates at the Masters Junior/Senior level. "As a skater, I like to work towards a goal, and achieving success feels good. I enjoy providing an enjoyable moment with my skating. I like to skate smarter, have fun, and not feel like I'm skating harder. In the next year, I hope to get into better shape to create a Gold Free Skate program for me to test and to pick up with a few more Adult Championships appearances. Initially, it was never the plan for Kiara to follow in my skating footsteps. I was coaching, so being at the rink was always where we were. She tried it, enjoyed it, and progressed. I never expected to coach her, but watching her on the ice is always a joy for me as her father and coach."

Kiara has been skating for 15 years and is at the Senior Ladies Excel level. "As a skater, I am determined and always willing to put in the work to improve my skills and reach my goals. I am also expressive on the ice, using my performance to show emotion and connect with the program. I stay resilient and don't give up, even when skills or tests become challenging. I like the sense of freedom I feel on the ice and the rewarding feeling of finally landing something I've been working hard on, along with the supportive community around me. In the next year, I hope to pass my Gold Free Skate test and continue building my confidence in my overall performance as a skater."

Charnell adds, "Both of us passing the Gold Skills almost simultaneously is truly a monumental achievement that was never planned. The original idea was to take the test the same day just to say we did. But to have passed in the same year with the idea of 'Let's see what happens' feels good. The hard work and dedication has paid off, and I have several members of the skating community to thank for their support and positive influence on Kiara's and my skating achievements."

Some final shots as we close out another successful Skate Austin Bluebonnet Open 🪻 💜

Thank you to all the skaters, coaches, volunteers and officials who joined us this year.

We were very privileged and honored to celebrate the International Skating Union "Coach of the Year," Phillip DiGuglielmo as he joined our esteemed line up of officials! 🪙

Congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing you again next year! ⛸️

That's a wrap on Day 2!

Shout-out to all the Adults that competed today! Y'all are rock stars!! 🤩

Make sure to come back tomorrow to cheer on your skating besties for the final day of competition at the Skate Austin Bluebonnet Open! 🪻

Hi, Day 2! You're lookin' good!

Amazing skating happening on both rinks today! We're so happy to see so many skaters and their families visiting us from all over!

What club are you proud to represent? Tag them in the comments! ⛸️

🪻 Bluebonnet Open 2026