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Central Illinois Figure Skating Club Members

Both Junior Academy Members and Full Members of CIFSC are eligible to participate in our Annual Ice Show! Part opportunities vary based on type of membership, skater level, and amount of practice time according to the 2025 Ice Show Guidelines.

“Segment Acts/Group” number practices will take place on Monday’s from 5:00-6:00, during club ice in the arena, as well as some Thursdays during club ice. Additional off-ice practices and ice time will be accommodated through freestyle ice. If skaters cannot make Monday/Thursday club ice but would still like to participate, please note the days you are available when responding that you will participate and the production team will consider whether an exception can be made.

The show roles and practice schedule will be announced no later August 30th. If you need to miss practice, please inform the coach choreographing your section and Alan/Meghan (President@ci-fsc.org and VP@ci-fsc.org)

Show Fee: All skaters will be required to pay a $250 fee to be in the show. This fee will cover:

• a costume for your skater

• ice time for both Monday and Thursday club ice

• choreography

• and coaching 

Payments can be broken into three installments -- $50 before first rehearsal (pay HERE), $100 is due by October 1 (pay HERE), and $100 is due by November 1 (pay HERE). You can also pay the full fee by the first rehearsal (pay HERE).

Registration has CLOSED for CIFSC Members!

The Ice Show Fee is $250 for 1 skater and $400 for 2 skaters in a family. If you have more than 2 skaters please reach out for pricing. This fee includes 10 rehearsals, coaching fees, costumes, and digital photos. Below is the fee schedule:

  • $50 due before 1st rehearsal

  • $100 due 10/1

  • $100 due 11/1

Non-Members: Participate in a Learn To Skate Group Routine!

This event only comes around once a year, do not miss out on this special opportunity for your skater to perform in the arena under the spotlight! All learn to skate participants who are enrolled in Fall LTS are eligible to enroll. Registration fee to participate covers rehearsal ice time and costume accessories. This does not include admission and optional items to purchase such as pictures, ice show TShirt, and flowers. Skaters will be grouped by level and perform a 2-minute routine (shadowed by a LTS instructor) These LTS routines will be sprinkled throughout the show with other performances by Central Illinois Figure Skating Club!

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Important Dates

  • Ice Show Rehearsals (Club Members): 5-6 PM Mondays 9/8 to 11/10 ***NOTE the last 3 rehearsals are mandatory as we will be running the show

  • 10/5 - Build and Decorate our Float for the Parade from 2-4 PM

  • 10/18 - ISU Homecoming Parade - Arrive by 9 AM, parade runs 10-11:30 AM

  • 10/24 - Bloomington Bison Game Performance

  • 11/15 - Dress Rehearsal 1:30-3:30 (arrive by 1 PM and have skates on by 1:15)

  • 11/16 - Ice Show at 3 PM (arrive by 2 PM)

Photography

Club Skaters - please get your photo taken after Club Ice on 10/23 or 10/27. These head shots will be used for our Program. We would like all skaters to wear their Club Jacket for these pictures. If you don't have a Club Jacket, we have some club jackets you can wear for the head shots. More information on additional photo and video opportunities will be coming soon!

Sponsorship Opportunities

The deadline for sponsorships is 10/27 to include them on our T-Shirts and in our Program. Did you know you can sponsor our Club for just $100 as a Friend of the Club? The skater who raises the MOST in sponsorship money will get a special recognition in our program and a gift from the Club!

T-Shirt Sales:

Ice Show Merchandise orders are live, now through 10/27! This year we are offering Short Sleeved Shirts (Child and Adult sizes), Long Sleeved Shirts (Adult sizes only) and Cropped Sweatshirts (Ladies sizes only). Shirts and sweatshirts will have our Ice Show logo on the front, and the names of all skaters on the back along with our sponsors. The T-Shirts and Sweatshirts will arrive the week before the ice show.Ice Show Merchandise orders are live, now through 10/27! 

Logistics:

The rehearsal is Saturday, November 15th from 1:30-3:30 pm. We need all skaters in attendance.

  • Please arrive and have skates on by 1:15 so we can start on time. Ideally come in your costume if at all possible.

  • Please bring blankets or lawn chairs. Skaters will be able to relax on the ice and watch the show!

  • Please meet in the BIC lobby.

  • Parents can watch if they want (in the same spot that is used for club ice).

    The show is on Sunday, November 16th at 3 pm.

  • Skaters should arrive by 2 pm in costume with hair and make-up done.

  • Volunteers should arrive slightly before 2.

  • Parents and spectators can go upstairs in Grossinger at 2:30 pm or after.

  • We will not be requiring clear bags.

  • There will be concessions available.

  • We ask that the skaters stay down in the locker rooms or watching the show as a group (we will have a location where they can watch) so they are ready for their number and the finale.

  • Instead of tickets, we are asking for donations toward CIFSC at the door. We suggest around $15 per spectator but obviously, it’s up to each individual family.

  • We will have programs and other show-related items for sale.