NATIONAL GET UP DAY - February 1
Wed Feb 1st

National Get Up Day

On February 1st, National Get Up Day will bring inspiring tales of perseverance. The day reminds us to pick ourselves up after we've fallen and give it (whatever it is) a try..

When rinks around the country gather to experience skating's joys and benefits, the official end of National Skating Month (January) comes to an end. How to fall and get back up is one of the first lessons every figure skater learns.. This day isn't just about skating, though.. It's about the Get Up spirit, which can be applied to every facet of life.. Through stories, photographs, videos, and social media, the day inspires others. The day inspires others.

More importantly, February 1st reminds us all how to get up when we stumble. We never know when our efforts to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle will inspire someone else to do the same. Share your Get Up story on National Get Up Day, whether you're looking for inspiration on or off the ice, in a classroom, through a coworker, or in your own neighborhood.

How to celebrate #getupday

  • Get up! Get up! If you fail, get up in the morning, when you fail, when you fail, when you fail. Every single time, get up again
  • You should start getting up and trying again. Share stories about the times you enjoyed getting up and trying again How did that change you?
  • Give a shout out to someone who keeps on because they get up!!
  • Some people should get up and encourage others to get up. Remind them that it's part of the learning process and the path to success.
  • Create an inspiring post as a reminder to get up when we fall.
  • Get up and keep trying. Share what motivates you. Get up and keep trying
  • Use #GetUpDay on social media to inspire your creativity

History has shown that the national get up day was the first in national get up day

Figure Skating founded National Get Up Day on February 1, 2017 to give people around the country a platform to celebrate Get Up stories and encourage others to Get up. Get Up stories were shared one week before the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, as part of the inaugural celebration.

Get up FAQ

Is National Get Up Day only for athletes?

No. A. No. A. No. When we fail, we need to "get up." The day serves as a reminder to keep trying, keep learning, practicing, and to try again. We only fail when we stop trying.

Q. How can I motivate myself to get up when I fail?

A. Allow yourself permission to learn from your mistakes. No matter what you're trying to achieve, there's always something to learn from the previous attempt.