Pumpkin Patch Classic

CIFSC is hosting a Mock Competition on 9/13 from 10AM-12PM! This is the perfect way to try out competing in a safe and encouraging environment. All skaters from Learn to Skate or who compete in a level included in the Compete USA track are encouraged to participate!

How to Compete?

  1. Register: REGISTER HERE for the Pumpkin Patch Classic by 9/1. We will offer events from Basic 1/Snowplow Sam to Excel Preliminary Plus. Cost is $40 for the first event and $20 for each additional event. This cost is INCLUDED for those who have purchased Value Packages.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 skater will earn a unique pumpkin patch classic award and receive feedback on their performance. This is a great way to practice your routine in a competition-like setting ahead of the Capital City Classic on 9/27 and the Cranberry Classic in Rockford, IL on November 1!

Day Of Logistics

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

  • Please arrive by 9:30 AM to check in at the BIC, dressed and ready to perform.

  • The event will run 10-12 in the BIC. Feel free to invite friends and family to watch! Exact timing to be announced closer to the event.

  • Each skater will have a group 3-4 minute warm up, like they would in competition. After each skater performs, they will skate over to get feedback from our panel, then they will return to the skaters area to watch other skaters.

  • After all skaters have performed, we will gather in the arena concourse to receive awards and take pictures.

Skating Order

To be announced.