For figure skating you need figure skates that fit, hard guards for walking and soakers for storage, warm stretchy layers and gloves. Clubs and synchro teams wear matching jackets.
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Figure Skating Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Figure Skating Jerseys & Uniform
Skating clubs and synchronized skating teams wear matching jackets and practice wear at the rink and at competitions. We make sublimated figure skating apparel, club jackets and leggings with club names.
Check our figure skating jersey size chart before you collect sizes.
Still need a team name? See our figure skating and synchro team names.
2. Figure Skates
Beginner skates with a padded boot are right for learn-to-skate and adult programs. As you start jumping, a skate shop fits stiffer boots and blades. These are good recreational skates:
- Jackson Ultima Classic 200 Skates (Women's) – a padded beginner figure skate from a Canadian skate maker.
- Jackson Ultima Classic 552 Skates (Men's) – the men's version of Jackson's beginner figure skate.
3. Guards and Soakers
Hard guards protect the blades when you walk off the ice; terry soakers keep them dry in your bag.
- A&R Pro-Stock Terry Skate Soakers – absorbent blade covers that stop rust in the bag.
4. Warm Layers and Gloves
Thin, stretchy layers and light gloves keep you warm without stiffening your movement.
- Merino.tech Merino Wool Base Layer – 100% merino that stays warm when damp and is thin enough to slide in.
Figure Skating Equipment Checklist
- Club jacket
- Leggings or skating pants
- Figure skates
- Hard guards
- Soakers
- Gloves
- Water bottle
FAQ
Can I learn figure skating in hockey skates?
You can learn to skate, but figure skating needs the toe pick and longer blade of a figure skate.
Conclusion
Figure skating starts with the skates. We recommend starting with properly fitted figure skates, guards and soakers, warm stretchy layers and a matching club or synchro team jacket.
Ready to get your team matching? Tell us your colours and logo, and we'll send a free mockup of your custom figure skating apparel. No minimum order, made in Canada, and about 4 weeks to your door once approved. Start your design.
Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
