athletes with incredible opportunities.
It can build discipline, confidence, friendships and resilience.
But no performance is worth sacrificing an athlete’s long-term health.
The objective should not be to eliminate every fall—because falling is an inherent part of learning to skate.
The objective is to reduce preventable risks and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
That means proper equipment.
It means appropriate supervision.
It means good warm-ups.
It means sensible training.
It means respecting pain.
It means understanding concussion symptoms.
And it means creating an environment where safety is considered part of athletic excellence.
A Reminder for Every Family at the Rink
A tragic accident involving a young skater can leave an entire skating community asking difficult questions.
But perhaps the most important question is also the simplest:
What can we do differently to make the ice safer?
The answer does not belong to one person.
Athletes, parents, coaches, medical professionals and
