Should “Federation” Be Used in the Name of the New Inline Figure Skating Association?

USA Roller Sports (USARS ) is the recognized governing body for competitive roller skating in the United States. A new organization has begun that hopes to become the recognized organization for artistic inline figure skating, the United States Federation of Inline Figure Skaters.

There has been some concern about the use of the word "Federation" in the title of the new organization. Some say that there is nothing wrong about promoting inline figure skating, but the new organization's name may imply that it wishes to replace the established roller skating governing body.

What is your opinion? Can two organizations promote artistic inline figure skating?

• Join the Discussion - Is a new and separate governing body needed especially to promote figure skating on inline skates?

Happy Skating!

From JO ANN Schneider Farris - About.com Figure Skating Guide

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