CIFSC August News

Upcoming Club Events and News

Welcome back to the rink! It’s been wonderful seeing everyone skating together again! We have a few reminders below about important Club Events:

  • Key September Dates (Subscribe to our google calendar HERE)

    • September 4 - First Club Ice & Power/Pizazz Class (5-6), and Used Skate & Equipment Sale begins! First Strength/Conditioning Training 6:30-7:30 @ TPC

    • September 8 - First Ice Show Rehearsal (5-6); Join friends for dinner at Steak & Shake after rehearsal!

    • September 11 - Club Ice & Power/Pizazz Class (5-6), & JAM Parent Meeting (5-6); Strength/Conditioning Training 6:30-7:30 @ TPC

    • September 15 - Ice Show Rehearsal & Club Ice (5-6)

    • September 18 - Club Ice & Power/Pizazz Class (5-6), Full Member Parent Meeting (5-6) and Adult Skater Meeting (6-6:30); Strength/Conditioning Training 6:30-7:30 @ TPC

    • September 22 - Ice Show Rehearsal & Club Ice (5-6)

    • September 25 - Club Ice & Power/Pizazz Class (5-6); Strength/Conditioning Training 6:30-7:30 @ TPC

    • September 29 - Ice Show Rehearsal & Club Ice (5-6)

  • Ice Show Central - Please check out the website for all the details on the Ice Show! The Cast will be published later this week!

  • Skates getting small? We are hosting a Used Skate/Equipment Sale on 9/4 during the first Club Ice, as well as during LTS on 9/5-6. If you have skates and other equipment that you would like to be part of the sale, please submit the information HERE. We will be collecting all items for the sale the week of 8/25-8/30.

  • Strength/Conditioning (Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM and Saturdays 10-11 AM) - Total Performance Center is excited to offer 1 hour off-ice strength/conditioning training for our club. The cost is $80 per month for 3 months of weekly training for 1x weekly, or $140 per month for 2x weekly. Sessions will be offered 6:30-7:30 PM on Thursdays and 10-11 AM on Saturdays. While registration and payment will occur through TPC the first day, please REGISTER HERE by 9/30 so we know how many to expect.

  • Power & Pizzazz (Thursdays 5-6 starting 9/4) - Build your skills with Edges and Power class from 5:00-5:20, and then have fun working on your performance skills with interpretive class from 5:40-6! This 40 minute class will be taught by Coach Madalyn & Coach Evan, and will cost $10/class and will be for Basic 6-Advanced Skaters. The class starts September 4th during Regular Club Ice on Thursdays. Either pay with cash the day of class, or REGISTER HERE.

  • In-House Fall Competition (10/4 1:30-3) - We are hosting our first ever In-House competition! This is a great opportunity to run your routines and get feedback ahead of the Rockford Competition in November. REGISTER HERE.

Upcoming BIC EVENTS

Competition Corner

CIFSC is representing across the country! Help us celebrate our skaters who have recently competed!

  • Skate Milwaukee (July) - Anna Joseph - 3rd Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced

  • Collegiate National Championship (July) - Iris Chow - 2nd Preliminary Rhythm Blues Solo Dance and 6th Excel Preliminary Singles

  • Badger Classic (July) - Katlyn Schweik - 1st Pre-Bronze Adult Singles and 2nd Adult Showcase

  • Showcase Nationals in Detroit, MI (July) -

    • Clare Hennis - 5th Intermediate Comedic Impressions, 25th Intermediate Character Performance, 30th Intermediate Emotional Performance

    • Emma Goldfarb - 19th Preliminary Comedic Impressions, 29th Preliminary Emotional Performance, 35th Preliminary Character

  • Dupage Open (August) - Anna Joseph - 1st Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced

  • Skate Detroit (August) - Anna Joseph - 1st Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced

Congratulations to Coach Madalyn Brook on her retirement!

Madalyn’s journey began in Bloomington, Illinois, at the Four Seasons Health Club's original ice rink. What began as a personal joy for skating grew into a lifelong passion for teaching—where she inspired generations of skaters, from their first steps on the ice to mastering the highest levels of the sport. Many of her students are now coaches, judges, and lifelong skaters themselves. Over the years, she served as a coach and skating director at several rinks across Illinois, helping to grow a love of the sport throughout Central Illinois. She also earned the distinction of being a double master-rated coach and guided students at every level, including national championship competitors.

Nearly 20 years ago, Coach Madalyn became one of the very first coaches at our Ice Center and she is also a founding member of our Club. Her vision, dedication, and leadership have been instrumental in the growth and success of countless skaters.

We celebrate her incredible legacy and wish her every happiness in this next chapter. We’ll be sharing more soon about opportunities for the Club to honor her and extend our well wishes.