March 2026 CIFSC Newsletter

Upcoming Events and News

March Dates

  • March 2 - Club Ice (Full members Aspire 1+ only) & Performance Team Practice

  • March 5 - Club Ice (open to ALL Members) and TPC Strength/Conditioning

  • March 6 - Women’s Sports Day at the Bison Game!

  • March 9 - Club Ice (Full members Aspire 1+ only) & Performance Team Practice

  • March 12 - Club Ice (open to ALL Members) and TPC Strength/Conditioning

  • March 15 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Excel and Beyond

  • March 16 - Club Ice (Full members Aspire 1+ only) & Performance Team Practice

  • March 19 - Club Ice (open to ALL Members) and TPC Strength/Conditioning

  • March 23 & 26 - NO CLUB ICE due to Spring Break!

  • March 30 - Club Ice (Full members Aspire 1+ only) & Performance Team Practice

Programs & Updates

Register NOW for upcoming events!!!

  • May 1-3 - 5th Annual Excel and Beyond competition will be here in Bloomington! Registration closes March15th, so make sure you don’t forget to register! Also - we ask that each family volunteer at least 2 shifts for the competition, as well as help provide food for our hospitality room. This competition brings in 250 people from across the country and raises significant funds that help support our Club events, including Club Ice. Your help makes this event possible!!!!

  • Note that the Arena ice will be removed beginning 5/11 and not be replaced until 9/20. During May we will NOT have Monday Club Ice.

  • Our Summer Exhibition will be 6/20 at 6:30 PM. This is going to be a really fun event where we plan to fundraise for our next season! Please plan to participate in this fun event!

Summer and Fall Plans

While it’s early, it’s time to start thinking about Summer Skating! Here are some important updates:

  • Camp Sub Zero will be offered June 8-10 and 15-17 (just before the Summer Exhibition) and August 3-5 (after shutdown). This fun half-day skating camp runs 12-3:30, and is a great way to cool off during the summer heat! Skaters who sign up for the June session can work on their group routines for the Summer Exhibition during camp! This camp is geared towards Basic 5/6 -Aspire 4 skaters.

  • Freestyle sessions will continue to run 2:50-4:50 M-F until 6/19. Feel free to arrive early and do some off-ice practice, and take advantage of the time skating with friends! Summer is the time that skaters can make the MOST progress on their skills!

  • Summer Exhibition - 6/20 at 6:30 PM at the Bloomington Ice Center. More information will come soon on how to sign up for and support this exciting event!

  • The Annual Shutdown of the Bloomington Ice Center will be 6/22 - 8/1. Note that the Arena ice will also be shut down 5/11-9/20. We encourage skaters to keep skating over the break and throughout August! Here are some options:

    • Make plans to take lessons from your coach when they are teaching in Peoria! Freestyle schedules will be available closer to the summer and carpooling is a great option!

    • We plan to offer off-ice classes over the shutdown to keep our skaters practicing their skills. More information below in the BIC News section.

    • Peoria and Springfield are open over the summer, and are offering group classes. This is a great way to meet skaters from other clubs and learn new skills. Sign up isn’t up yet, but sharing the rough schedule so that you can plan:

      • Peoria Learn to Skate Classes are Tuesday/Thursday late afternoon/evening options approx 4:30-6 (youth and adult) and Wednesday mid-day (youth only)

      • Peoria Specialty Classes include Jump/Spin Tuesday/Thursday late afternoon (around 4:30) and Power Skate class is Thursday mornings (8:45 AM). There is usually freestyle before and/or after the classes so you can get some practice time in too!

      • Springfield classes will be shared when available.

BIC News


Sign up NOW:

Power & Edge Class (Aspire 1 and up)

Sunday's 10:00-10:45am 3/29-4/26 (not 4/5)

*Followed be an hour of freestyle 11:00am-12:00pm 

This high-energy Power & Edge class is designed for skaters of all ages looking to improve their edge quality, and control. Skaters will focus on developing stronger, cleaner edges while building endurance, speed, and flow across the ice.

Through structured drills, power stroking, edge sequences, and conditioning exercises, participants will strengthen their skating fundamentals and increase cardiovascular stamina. This class is ideal for skaters who want to enhance their turns, crossovers, and step sequences while gaining the strength and confidence.

Mark your Calendars Summer Sign Up 

Figure Skating ‘Camp Sub-Zero’ (Pre-requisite Blades 5/6)

Registration opens April 8th

The Bloomington Ice Center will be hosting the 12th annual summer skating camp! This 3-day figure skating camp will focus on: on-ice jump, spin technique, edge quality, and off-ice jumping! Your child will take part in an afternoon of on and off-ice training camp with Bloomington Ice Center’s professional coaching staff! Your skater will also receive a ½ hour of freestyle practice from 2:50-3:20pm, and camp T-shirt.

Session 1: 6/8-6/10

Session 2: 6/15-6/17

Session 3: 8/3-8/5

Time: 12:00-3:30PM (Drop off and pick-up at Ice Center)

Fee: $90

Registration opens April 8th

Off-Ice Jump and Strength Training Class

Mondays & Wednesdays 

7/6-7/22

10:00am-11:00am

Who says you need ice to work on your jumps? Join us on the rink slab during shutdown for an exciting Off-Ice Class! Each class will begin with dynamic stretching to increase flexibility and prevent injury, followed by targeted strength training to build the power and stability needed for stronger takeoffs and controlled landings. Skaters will then rotate through a high-energy circuit of stations designed to improve jump height, quickness, air position, and rotation.

Each week, every skater will also have the opportunity to train with the harness to build confidence and technique in a safe, supportive environment.

What to Bring:
• Athletic clothing, Gym shoes, Yoga Mat, Water bottle

Competition Corner

  • We are excited to announce that the following skaters are representing CIFSC in the FIRST annual Prairieland Inter-Club Series:

    • Noah G (Basic 2), Emily s (Basic 2), Cora H (Basic 3), Lucy S (Basic 5), Shayna Townsend (Basic 6), Elizabeth S (Basic 6 and Showcase), McKennah C (Aspire 1), Gigi S (Aspire 1), Jordan W (Aspire 1), Sofia C (Aspire 2), Harper O (Aspire 2), Felicity Y (Aspire 2 and Aspire 1-4 Showcase). Addison G (Aspire 3), Taylor W (Aspire 4 & Pre-Pre Showcase), Emma G (Excel Pre-Pre), Elisabeth P (Adult Pre-Bronze), Eleanor Shepherd (Basic Skills Showcase)

  • We are excited to announce that the following skaters are competing as part of our Excel Series Team: Jordan W (Aspire 1), McKennah Clem (Aspire 1), Gigi Swanson (Aspire 1), Sofia Chambers (Aspire 2), Emma G (Pre-Prelim), Megan Fennell (Prelim Plus), and Becca Kruse (Pre-Juv Plus)

  • Good luck to the following skaters competing in March!

    • Chi Edge Invitational (March 7): Eloise B

    • High School Team (March 15): Megan F, Gabby J, Anya S, Taylor W, MadelineD, Clare H, Vinisha R, Addison B, Becca K

    • Shamrock Shuffle (March 22): Eloise L-T, Emily S, Elizabeth S. Declan H, Jacob H, and Hailey H

    • Quad Cities Victory Skate (March 27-29): Clare H, Emma G, Violet D, Sofia C, McKennah C, Jordan W, Shayna T, Lucy S, Ivy D, Noah G

    • High School Midwest and Pacific Sectionals (March 28-29): Megan F, Becca K, Madeline D, Vinisha R, and Addison B