March Magic - March 1, 2026 from 3-6 PM

CIFSC is hosting its second exhibition and critique session! This is the perfect way to try out your competition routine in a safe and encouraging environment. All skaters are encouraged to participate! Note that this event is also open to other clubs as well!

Basic Skills (Snowplow Sam - Basic 6) - 3:00-4:15

• Sign up for the session here. The cost is $35 (plus transaction fee). Don’t forget to submit your music!

• Prepare your routine and find an awesome costume!

• Skaters will perform in the Arena under competition-like conditions. For the Basic Skills Exhibition, we ask that all skaters sit in the box, and watch the entire exhibition. Skaters will be divided into groups of 6 and have a 3 minute warm-up.

• Following the exhibition, officials will provide feedback verbally to the group based on level (Basic 1/2, Basic 3/4 and Basic 5/6 groups)

• All participants will get a special award! Go take a photo with friends and get some refreshments!

Aspire 1-4, Introductory, Excel, Adult and Showcase - 4:15-6:00 PM

• Sign up for the session here. Cost is $40 (plus transaction fee). Don’t forget to submit your music! After sign up, a sheet will be sent to each skater to fill out their PPC and other necessary information so that it can be provided to the judges.

• There will be a 15 minute combined warm-up time before the critique session roughly from 3:45-4 and 4-4:15. The skaters will be divided into two groups for this warm-up.

• Skaters will perform in the Arena under competition-like conditions, divided into groups of 5-6 with a 3-4 minute warm-up based on level.

• Following each performance, each skater and their coach will meet with an official to receive feedback verbally.

  How to Prepare?

• Practice with your Coach: Skaters participating in our in-house events or any sanctioned competition need a coach. Please make sure to speak with your skater's coach before registering for any competition.  A skater's coach will ensure they are adequately prepared to compete by preparing a program, choosing the appropriate event, and helping your skater prepare for competition through practice and support. No Coach, No Problem!  If your skater does not yet have a private coach please contact our skating director, Lindsay Danner, and she can help connect you to a coach.

• Get ready for the Event: Focus on Fun!  Prepare your skater by talking about the upcoming competition.  Emphasize that this is a fun activity and that lots of their friends will be participating.  Skaters can get nervous, so make sure they feel supported and that you will be proud just because they skated! Skaters will need a costume/outfit for their performance.  Talk to your skater's coach to determine what makes the most sense for this event.  Part of the excitement for new competitors is the process of getting ready!

Every Basic Skills skater will earn a unique March Magic award and ALL skaters will receive feedback on their performance. This is a great way to practice your routine in a competition-like setting ahead of the competition season!

Day Of Logistics

Here are some details as your skaters prepare for a fun experience!

• Please arrive by at least 30 minutes ahead of the event, check in at the BIC, dressed and ready to perform.

• The event will run in the Arena. Feel free to invite friends and family to watch! Family and friends can enter at the VIP entrance. 

• A few days before the event, skating order will be posted here!