The Garden
City Figure Skating Club cordially invites you to take part in our annual ice
show. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skater’s emerging talent
and achievements. Please take a moment to review the information in this packet
and complete the online registration form no later than February 19, 2023. A $75
deposit is due at the time of registration to the Club Treasurer Sam Baker. Ice show registrations will not be authorized until payment is
confirmed.
Eligibility/Requirements:
1.
For Skaters who are USFS members or enrolled in
Learn to Skate.
2.
Skaters of all levels are eligible for one group
number; skaters Basic 4 and higher are allowed two group numbers; skaters with
a double jump are eligible for the High Freestyle group number.
3. Specialty
numbers:
Opener-
Skaters are eligible to skate in opener if they are a GCFSC member.
Lights/glow
numbers- Low Lights will be offered to skaters Freeskate 4
and above. High Lights will be offered to skaters that have passed Juvenile
moves or above. Modifications may be made based on registration numbers.
COMPETITOR’S NUMBER- Eligible to
those skaters that have entered two or more USFS sanctioned competitions
between April 1, 2022 and March 31st, 2023.
Skaters will wear their competition dress for this
number.
Pair/Trio-
Skaters in Freeskate 3-6 will be offered a pair number
Group
Spotlight Solo- Skaters who have passed Pre-preliminary freeskate,
Preliminary moves, Pre-bronze dances, Adult Pre-bronze freeskate, or Adult Bronze
moves are eligible for a group spotlight solo.
Solo-
Skaters who have passed Juvenile freeskate, Intermediate moves, Silver dances,
Adult Gold freeskate, or Adult Novice moves are eligible for a solo.
It is required that soloists must skate in at
least one standard group number.
4.
Level/Test deadline is February 19th, 2023,
for all specialty and group numbers.
5.
Skaters must attend all scheduled practices for
their group number(s).
6.
A member of each skater’s family must volunteer for
an ice show staff position. A sign-up will be posted online in spring. We use
sign-up genius to schedule our volunteers. Safesport certification is required
for many of the volunteer positions. More information about Safesport
requirements will be provided in a separate email.
Fees:
One
group number (all levels allowed): $150 for Garden City LTS or
club members, $175 for outside members.
Two
group numbers (Basic 4 and higher): $275 for Garden City LTS or
club members, $320 for outside
members.
Specialty
numbers-
o
Opener
(GCFSC members only): $80; Lights numbers: $80;
Competitor’s number: $50 (costume
not included).
o
Solo:
Members from other clubs and Learn to Skate programs will be charged a $50 solo
fee.
o
Pair/trio numbers, spotlight soloists, and
soloists are responsible for scheduling lessons with a private coach on
available freestyle ice. It is the parent’s responsibility for ice fees,
coaching fees, and a costume.
The group fee you pay covers:
·
The
cost of the costume, which is special ordered from a costume company.
Measurements for costumes will scheduled (TBA). One pair of tights are included
with your costume.
o
Additional
tights may be ordered (on registration form).
o
Please
keep in mind that the costumes are NOT custom made and are designed to fit a
range of skaters. There is variance between companies and sizes are ordered
based on the company size chart. You are responsible for alterations and
adjustments to your skater’s costumes to achieve the perfect fit.
·
Ice
show practice ice and coaching fees.
Deadlines and Payments:
· Online
registration forms must be submitted by February
19th, 2023, with the $75
deposit (no refunds).
· Payment
must be received in full no later than April
7th, 2023 (no refunds). This is a strict deadline!
o
Your skater will not be allowed
to participate on ice if your balance is not paid prior to the first practice.
Your skater will still be expected to attend/observe all practices.
· You
can make payments of any amount, at any time, prior to the final deadline.
·
Fundraiser
profit will be applied to your account before the final payment is due.
· Cash,
check (payable to GCFSC), or card (with service fee) are accepted. Submit all
payments to club treasurer, Sam Baker icemom264@gmail.com
Important Dates/Rehearsals: TENTATIVE dates
and times
· Ice Show practices
start Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th,
2023. SUBJECT TO CHANGE
· Note: Detailed Friday and Saturday practice schedules
will be announced in the second informational packet.
Monday,
May 15th 4:00-8:00pm Section Run-Through
(Groups will be scheduled specific times)
Tuesday,
May 16th 4:00-8:00pm Technical Rehearsal
(no costumes)
Wednesday,
May 17th 5:00-8:30
pm Dress Rehearsal
Important Notes:
Rehearsals Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th
will be CLOSED for viewing to all parents. Skaters are obligated to attend all
rehearsals!
A
confirmed detailed schedule will be included in your 2nd ice show informational
packet.
Fundraisers:
To help defray the cost of ice show fees, the
Garden City Figure Skating Club will be holding multiple fundraisers.
1.
Other
fundraisers: TBA
2.
A mandatory spring fundraiser- $30 minimum. ALL profits from this will be added to the Garden City FSC general
fund. This allows us to pay for major expenses such as lights, curtains, props,
etc.
If you have
any questions after reviewing the Ice Show packet, please contact Emily Powell
and Angela Hitchcock at gcfsciceshow@gmail.com
Thank you,
Emily Powell and Angela
Hitchcock
