Our Story

Built at the Rink.Run by Skating Families.

We're a family that knows exactly what it takes to keep a skater on the ice. We built this platform to simplify the gear cycle, so our community can focus on the next clean landing.

The Reality

The Financial Shock of Competitive Skating

Every skating parent knows the drill—outgrown elite boots before the season even peaks and custom competition wear moving to permanent storage after two events. The sport we love requires an investment. It shouldn't require waste.

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$600 – $1,400+
Competition Boots
$500 – $2,000+
Custom Dresses
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$1,500 – $3,500
Annual Gear Spend
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40 – 60%
Recovered by Resale

"There is no reason a family should absorb the full cost of premium gear used for a single growth spurt or program. Resale isn't a compromise—it's just smart skating."

— The My Skating Closet Family

How It Started

A Solution Born at the Boards

The Spark at Age 5

Seven years ago, we took our daughter to a weekend public skating session. She was only five, but the second her blades hit the ice, something clicked. She completely fell in love. Fast forward to today, and that initial spark has evolved into a deep, competitive passion that drives our family’s daily calendar.

The Closet Overload

We absolutely love supporting her journey, even if my wallet occasionally weeps over competition dress prices (who knew a handful of crystals could cost so much?). But between rapid growth spurts and changing programs, pristine, high-end gear continually ended up sitting in a garment bag after just a few wears.

The Marketplace Problem

When we tried to sell her outgrown gear, general apps fell flat. We were stuck fielding questions from buyers who didn't understand competitive equipment, trying to explain specialized dress girth sizing to parents who had never heard the term, and watching high-value listings get buried under ordinary streetwear.

Why We Built This

So we built My Skating Closet—a dedicated home built specifically for figure skating families. A marketplace optimized for the exact technical details coaches ask for, making it seamless to safely recover your investment or buy the next size up. See you at the rink!

Why We Built This

Technical Gear Deserves a Dedicated Home

Sizing varies wildly across brands, stiffness ratings dictate a skater's safety, and a proper fit is measured to the millimeter. General selling apps treat technical equipment like casual streetwear. We change that.

General Marketplaces

Facebook, eBay, Craigslist

  • No stiffness or skill-level filters
  • No girth or size-category fields
  • Buyers don't know brand differences
  • Listings buried under sports clutter
  • No trust signals for high-value items

My Skating Closet

Built for competitive skating

  • Boot stiffness: Beginner → Elite
  • Dress girth to the half-inch
  • Brand-specific sizing context
  • Curated exclusively for skating
  • Seller ratings from real families

To Every Skating Family Out There

We know the early alarms, the long weekend drives, the ice fees, and the irreplaceable magic of watching your child shine under the arena lights. This platform is our family's contribution back to a community that has given us so much inspiration.

Whether you're looking for that first upgrade boot or trying to clear space in your skater’s closet for next season's style, you belong here. Welcome to My Skating Closet.

Proudly built by a competitive figure skating family.See you at the rink.