Adventures Under the Sea
CIFSC Cast Weekend Schedule
November 6–8, 2026 | Grossinger Motors Arena
We have an exciting weekend ahead with our Adventures Under the Sea Ice Show and special workshops with 2026 Olympic Gold Medalists Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea!
Please review the schedule carefully, as some activities are for ice show skaters, while others are specifically for Ice Dreams Workshop or Basic Skills Workshop participants.
Friday, November 6 – Ice Show Tech Rehearsal
5:00 PM – Skater Arrival / Check-In
Please arrive in costume by 5:00 PM and be ready to start Closing/Bows as soon as LTS routines are complete.
5:00–8:00 PM – Tech Rehearsal
LTS routines will run first, followed by Closing/Bows, and then tech rehearsal for the rest of the show.
Important Reminders:
Friday's rehearsal is in costume.
Spotlights will be used.
Skaters may leave after completing their routines, but must follow the check-out procedures listed below.
NO SNACKS in costume. ONLY WATER.
Saturday, November 7 – Dress Rehearsal & Workshops
Ice Show Skaters
11:00–11:50 AM – OPTIONAL Practice Ice / Warm-Up
11:00–11:25 AM – Gold Cast
11:25–11:40 AM – Silver Cast
11:40–11:50 AM – Bronze Cast
This is optional warm-up time for skaters in the Gold, Silver, and Bronze casts.
11:30 AM – Dress Rehearsal Arrival / Check-In
Please arrive in costume, hair, and makeup by 11:30 AM, ready to start the show at noon.
12:00–2:15 PM – FINAL Dress Rehearsal
We will run the full show in order.
Important Reminders:
All skaters must stay for the entire dress rehearsal.
Spotlights will be used.
NO SNACKS in costume. ONLY WATER.
Please follow the locker room check-in and check-out procedures listed below.
Ice Dreams Workshop Participants
2:00–3:00 PM – Workshop Check-In
2:30–3:00 PM – Opening Performance Rehearsal
ONLY for workshop skaters participating in the opening performance. This was offered to skaters Aspire 4 and above skating level.
Important: If you are not participating in the opening routine, your on-ice workshop begins at 3:00 PM.
3:00–4:30 PM – Ice Dreams On-Ice Workshop
For Ice Dreams Workshop participants.
4:30–5:00 PM – Snack Break
5:00–5:45 PM – Off-Ice with Coach Krystyna
Basic Skills Workshop Participants
4:30–5:00 PM – Basic Skills Workshop Check-In
5:00–5:45 PM – Basic Skills Workshop On Ice with Ellie
All Workshop Participants
5:45–6:15 PM – Dinner
Dinner will be served in the arena concourse.
Skaters may take their food into the arena seating while waiting for the Q&A.
6:15–7:00 PM – Q&A with Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea
In the arena seating.
Parents are welcome!
7:00–7:30 PM – Autographs with Ellie & Danny
In the area overlooking the arena.
Sunday, November 8 – ICE SHOW DAY!
Girls Hockey Clinic Participants
9:30–10:00 AM – Check-In
10:00–10:45 AM – Girls Hockey Clinic
On ice with Ellie Kam & Danny O'Shea.
10:45–11:00 AM – Girls Hockey Ice Show Practice
Practice with Rachael.
Ice Show Skaters
1:00–2:00 PM – Optional Cast Warm-Ups
1:00–1:30 PM – Gold Cast
1:30–1:50 PM – Silver Cast
1:50–2:00 PM – Bronze Cast
1:45 PM – ICE SHOW CALL TIME
All skaters must arrive in full costume, hair, and makeup by 1:45 PM, ready for the show at 2:30 PM.
Skaters participating in the earlier cast warm-ups should arrive in time for their scheduled warm-up.
2:30 PM – Adventures Under the Sea Ice Show!
Important Reminders:
NO SNACKS in costume. ONLY WATER.
All locker room assignments and check-in/check-out procedures apply.
Audience Seating
1:45 PM – Priority Seating Opens
Skating Starfish Priority Seating and Magical Mermaid Early Access wristband holders.
2:10 PM – General Admission Opens
The ice show is FREE to attend, with a suggested $10 donation per person.
Locker Room Assignments & Rules
Applies Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Locker Room 2 – Younger Bronze/Platinum Cast
Bronze and Platinum cast members in 4th grade and younger.
Locker Room 3 – Silver & Older Bronze/Platinum Cast
Silver Cast members (except those assigned to Locker Room 4 for costume changes).
Bronze and Platinum cast members in 5th grade and up.
Locker Room 4 – Gold, Seniors, NQS & Costume Changes
Gold Cast
Seniors
NQS skaters
Silver Cast members with costume changes
Important Locker Room Rules
LOCKER ROOMS 2 & 3 ARE CO-ED, SKATE-READY ROOMS. NO CHANGING ALLOWED, PERIOD. All skaters assigned to these rooms must arrive fully dressed in costume, with hair and makeup complete.
Locker Room 4 is reserved for cast members who have costume changes during the show.
Check-In & Check-Out Procedures
Locker Rooms 2 & 3: A parent must accompany their skater to the locker room to check in and out with the locker room parent.
Locker Room 4: Skaters must check in and out with the monitor in Locker Room 3.
While Waiting
Locker Room 2: Skaters may bring games, coloring supplies (colored pencils/crayons only—NO MARKERS), and other activities to stay occupied.
Locker Rooms 3 & 4: Skaters will be rinkside.
NO SNACKS in costume. ONLY WATER.
Additional Reminders for Skaters & Parents
Costumes, Hair & Makeup
Friday and Saturday rehearsals are in costume. Saturday and Sunday include makeup/hair.
Sunday skaters must arrive fully dressed, with hair and makeup complete.
No bobby pins in skaters' hair.
Bronze, Silver, and Platinum skaters should wear tan over-the-boot tights.
Gold skaters may choose their tights.
Skaters in the opening number need tan leotards for costume changes.
Warm-Ups & Backstage
Skaters should be ready when their group is called.
Soloists may warm up in the backstage area before their performance. Group numbers will line up (no warm-ups) for the skaters safety.
Please follow instructions from coaches and backstage volunteers.
Parents & Spectators
Parents may watch Saturday's dress rehearsal from the arena seating.
Workshop parents are welcome at Saturday's Q&A.
Sunday's ice show is FREE to attend, with a suggested $10 donation per person.
Skating Starfish Priority Seating and Magical Mermaid Early Access are available in advance through Friday, November 6.
Priority admission begins at 1:45 PM and general admission at 2:10 PM on Sunday.
We can't wait for a wonderful weekend of skating, learning, and celebrating together under the sea!