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.S. Figure Skating is cel- .S. Figure Skating is cel- ebrating its centennial ebrating its centennial anniversary and honor- anniversary and honor- ing each member, skater, ing each member, skater, judge, coach and fan who judge, coach and fan who helped to shape the orga- helped to shape the orga- nization into what it is today. Founded in nization into what it is today. Founded in 1921, the organization began with seven 1921, the organization began with seven charter clubs and continues to grow and charter clubs and continues to grow and expand its reach across the country. expand its reach across the country. Since its inception U.S. Figure Skating Since its inception U.S. Figure Skating has cultivated Olympic champions, has cultivated Olympic champions, renowned coaches and avid supporters. Its renowned coaches and avid supporters. Its history is marked by great successes like history is marked by great successes like the 1956 Winter Olympics men's podium the 1956 Winter Olympics men's podium sweep and the introduction of the Basic sweep and the introduction of the Basic Skills Program, the precursor to Learn Skills Program, the precursor to Learn to Skate USA. The organization has also to Skate USA. The organization has also seen devastating tragedies, like the crash seen devastating tragedies, like the crash that killed the entire 1961 U.S. team on that killed the entire 1961 U.S. team on their way to the World Championships. their way to the World Championships. U , Christopher Williams performs at the 2018 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships. The first U.S. Adult Championships was held in 1995. , Synchronized skating, originally called "precision skating" was created in Michigan in 1956. U.S. FIGURE SKATING THROUGH THE YEARS , The first National Theatre On Ice competition in 2008 welcomed theatrical skaters of all ages. 1921 U.S. Figure Skating is established with seven founding clubs 1932 First time Winter Olympics held in the U.S. 1956 Synchronized skating created in Michigan 1960 First time U.S. Championships televised 1961 U.S. World Team perishes in plane crash 1968 Basic Skills program launched 1985 First U.S. Collegiate Championships 28 / JANUARY.FEBRUARY.2021 USICERINKS.COM PHOTOS: U.S. FIGURE SKATING, JAY ADEFF, KR PHOTOGRAPHY