US Speedskating 2024 Demographic Data Report
Prepared by: United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Demographic Data Collection And Preparation
Under Section 220511(2)(B) of the Ted Stevens Act, the USOPC is required to report annual demographic data from the previous year as of December 31. Once the data is collected, the USOPC works with a consultant to compile more than 4,000 data points into unique profiles for each NGB and one for the USOPC.
Significant Definitions
- Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. Individuals who sit on the Board are responsible for overseeing the organization's activities.
- Standing Committees: A permanent committee of the Board that meets regularly.
- Professional Staff: Any paid full-time employee of an NGB.
- NGB Membership: All individuals who are paying members of an NGB. This includes grassroots athletes through masters, as well as National Team athletes.
- National Teams (Athletes): Athletes who are currently on a National Team as defined by the NGB. This includes the teams selected for that year's national or world championships or the Olympic/Paralympic Games.
- National Teams (Coaches and Other Non-Athletes): Staff who assist with the National Teams as defined by the NGB. This includes coaches, trainers, logistics coordinators, medical personnel, etc.
- Developmental National Teams (Athletes): Teams typically composed of emerging athletes who are training to eventually compete on the National Teams. These athletes are usually highly skilled individuals who are not fully ready to compete for the National Team.
- Developmental National Teams (Coaches and Other Non-Athletes): Staff who assist with the Developmental National Teams as defined by the NGB. This includes coaches, trainers, logistics coordinators, medical personnel, etc.
- Part-Time Employees/Interns: These are employees who assist with the operations of an NGB. They differ from professional staff in that they may be temporary or part-time employees.
National Percentages
National percentages are based off the latest data on the American Community Survey (ACS) data updated annually by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Chart Key
0.00% - Percent of Member/Staff Demographic Data
------ National Percentage
People of Color
| Category | Total Number | % People of Color | National % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 12 | 0.00% | 39.50% |
| Standing Committees | 29 | 6.89% | 39.50% |
| Professional Staff | 9 | 11.11% | 39.50% |
| NGB Membership | 1,968 | 30.99% | 39.50% |
| National Team Athletes | 29 | 31.03% | 39.50% |
| National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 9 | 11.11% | 39.50% |
| Development National Team Athlete | 33 | 39.39% | 39.50% |
| Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 7 | 14.28% | 39.50% |
| Part-Time Staff/Inters | 24 | 8.33% | 39.50% |
| Total | 2,120 | 30.14% | 39.50% |
| Average | 17.01% |
Year-Over-Year Averages (Past 5-Years) - People of Color
This section presents line graphs illustrating the year-over-year percentage of people of color for various categories within US Speedskating from 2020 to 2024. The graphs show trends for Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Professional Staff, NGB Membership, National Team Athletes, National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), Development National Team Athlete, Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), and Part-Time Staff/Inters. Each graph displays the percentage of people of color against the years 2020-2024, with a national percentage benchmark indicated.
Women
| Category | Total Number | % Women | National % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 12 | 33.33% | 50.50% |
| Standing Committees | 29 | 31.03% | 50.50% |
| Professional Staff | 9 | 44.44% | 50.50% |
| NGB Membership | 1968 | 35.67% | 50.50% |
| National Team Athletes | 29 | 34.48% | 50.50% |
| National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 9 | 22.22% | 50.50% |
| Development National Team Athlete | 33 | 48.48% | 50.50% |
| Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 7 | 14.28% | 50.50% |
| Part-Time Staff/Inters | 24 | 50.00% | 50.50% |
| Total | 2120 | 35.85% | 50.50% |
| Average | 34.88% |
Year-Over-Year Averages (Past 5-Years) - Women
This section presents line graphs illustrating the year-over-year percentage of women for various categories within US Speedskating from 2020 to 2024. The graphs show trends for Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Professional Staff, NGB Membership, National Team Athletes, National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), Development National Team Athlete, Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), and Part-Time Staff/Inters. Each graph displays the percentage of women against the years 2020-2024, with a national percentage benchmark indicated.
Persons with a Disability
| Category | Total Number | % Disability | National % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 12 | 8.33% | 13.00% |
| Standing Committees | 29 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| Professional Staff | 9 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| NGB Membership | 1968 | 2.69% | 13.00% |
| National Team Athletes | 29 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 9 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| Development National Team Athlete | 33 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 7 | 0.00% | 13.00% |
| Part-Time Staff/Inters | 24 | 8.33% | 13.00% |
| Total | 2120 | 2.64% | 13.00% |
| Average | 2.15% |
Year-Over-Year Averages (Past 5-Years) - Persons with a Disability
This section presents line graphs illustrating the year-over-year percentage of persons with a disability for various categories within US Speedskating from 2020 to 2024. The graphs show trends for Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Professional Staff, NGB Membership, National Team Athletes, National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), Development National Team Athlete, Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), and Part-Time Staff/Inters. Each graph displays the percentage of persons with a disability against the years 2020-2024, with a national percentage benchmark indicated.
Veterans
| Category | Total Number | % Veterans | National % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 12 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| Standing Committees | 29 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| Professional Staff | 9 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| NGB Membership | 1968 | 3.81% | 6.40% |
| National Team Athletes | 29 | 3.44% | 6.40% |
| National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 9 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| Development National Team Athlete | 33 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff) | 7 | 0.00% | 6.40% |
| Part-Time Staff/Inters | 24 | 37.50% | 6.40% |
| Total | 2120 | 4.00% | 6.40% |
| Average | 4.97% |
Year-Over-Year Averages (Past 5-Years) - Veterans
This section presents line graphs illustrating the year-over-year percentage of veterans for various categories within US Speedskating from 2020 to 2024. The graphs show trends for Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Professional Staff, NGB Membership, National Team Athletes, National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), Development National Team Athlete, Development National Team Non-Athlete (Coaches and Support Staff), and Part-Time Staff/Inters. Each graph displays the percentage of veterans against the years 2020-2024, with a national percentage benchmark indicated.
