Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Figure Skaters Online sites cost athletes?
Because of the generous support of the Figure Skaters Online staff, the basic official Web sites are provided to athletes at no cost. Optional features like domain names may be provided at an additional cost.

How do athletes establish a site at Figure Skaters Online? 
Novice, junior, senior and professional athletes who meet the Figure Skaters Online criteria, posted at www.figureskatersonline.com/athletes_criteria.html, can start the process by filling out an application at www.figureskatersonline.com/athletes_applications.html.

How long does creating a Web site take?
Figure Skaters Online staff members are generally able to create a Web site within one month.

Why are some Web sites updated more frequently than others?
The athletes’ schedules generally determine the frequency of updates.

How can someone join the Figure Skaters Online staff? 
People who are interested in staff positions can fill out an application at www.figureskatersonline.com/staff_applications.html.

How much are Figure Skaters Online staff members paid? 
All Figure Skaters Online staff members are unpaid.

Who designs the official Web sites?
The sites are designed by various members of the Figure Skaters Online staff.  For information on who designed a specific athlete page, visit www.figureskatersonline.com/staff.html.

What are the duties of Figure Skaters Online designers?
Figure Skaters Online designers oversee visual features of the sites.  For additional information, read the staff criteria at www.figureskatersonline.com/staff_criteria.html.

What are the duties of Figure Skaters Online webmasters?
Figure Skaters Online webmasters oversee content changes for the sites.  For additional information, read the staff criteria at www.figureskatersonline.com/staff_criteria.html.

Who maintains the official Web sites?
The sites are maintained by various members of the Figure Skaters Online staff.  For information regarding who maintains a specific athlete site, visit www.figureskatersonline.com/staff.html.

Does Figure Skaters Online accept financial contributions?
Figure Skaters Online does accept donations toward the cost of Web site hosting.  For additional information, please contact administrative webmaster Jamie through her contact form at www.figureskatersonline.com/staff_jamie.html.

Does Figure Skaters Online accept photo submissions?
Figure Skaters Online will accept photo submissions from photographers although publication on Web sites is not guaranteed.  For additional information, please contact the webmaster of the athlete site you would like to contribute to.

Does Figure Skaters Online accept written work?
Figure Skaters Online will accept related written work from the author although publication on Web sites is not guaranteed.  For additional information, please contact the webmaster of the athlete site that you could like to contribute to.

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