The 2024 RFSC Ice Show will be held April 19, 20 and 21, 2024 at the Rochester Recreation Center. The show is a large-scale production involving spotlights, props, and special effects. It is a wonderful learning experience for skaters of all ability levels and we encourage everyone to participate.
As with every show, there is a lot of information to pass on this year so please be sure to read through all of the articles herein before you begin registration.
Checklist for Participants in the 2024 RFSC Ice Show:
Skate in group lessons during RFSC Fall and Winter or Winter and Spring Learn2Skate Sessions. Skaters in the Explorers group must skate in the Fall and Winter sessions and the Winter session must be the Explorers class.
Register for the show session in the RFSC Customer Portal by Saturday, December 16, 2023. Also, complete the form below which includes additional information and costume measurements for the skater.
In special cases, Ice Show Registration may be accepted on a space available basis through mid January.
Pay the show fees.
All fees are payable by the credit card you have on file in our Customer Portal. If you are unable to pay online, checks must be received in the RFSC office immediately or no later than December 16, 2023. Make your payment to RFSC. Address the envelope to: "Ice Show Registration" and include your skater’s name and group. Costume fees cannot be refunded once costumes are ordered (usually sometime in December). Please see the Costume Information section for details.
Fee Schedule
| Future Stars | |
|---|---|
| Costume Fee Includes tights and/or boot covers |
$135 |
| Show Session Fee | $72 |
| Total | $207 |
| Learn2Skate Intermediate | |
|---|---|
| Costume Fee Includes tights and/or boot covers |
$135 |
| Show Session Fee | $72 |
| Total | $207 |
| Explorers | |
|---|---|
| Costume Fee Includes tights and/or boot covers |
$135 |
| Show Session Fee | $108 |
| Total | $243 |
Attend rehearsals during the show session
To ensure the quality of the ice show numbers, skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal during show session and must be present for ALL show-week rehearsals for which your group is scheduled (April 15–18, 2024).
Skate in all three performances
Participants are expected to skate in all three ice show performances (April 19, 20 and 21, 2024). Exceptions are allowed for Future Stars skaters.
Please Note: While we take skater safety very seriously, skaters must be willing to skate without a helmet in the ice show due to costume restrictions.
Registration Deadline
Online registration with the appropriate costume fee (non-refundable once costumes are ordered) and full payment for the show session must be completed by Saturday, December 16, 2023. In special cases, Ice Show Registration may be accepted on a space available basis through mid January.
Important Ice Show Registration Notes
By completing the online registration you will be agreeing to participate in the Ice Show and to the following:
- Except for Future Stars skaters, participants are required to skate in all three performances.
- Skaters are responsible for their own measurements and understand that they are responsible for any size alterations that are needed.
- Costumes cannot be returned or exchanged for different sizes. PLEASE MEASURE CAREFULLY!
- Costumes may not be altered before pictures without approval from the costume committee.
- Costumes must be worn as directed by the costume committee and show director—NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Skaters may not wear their costumes prior to show performances, except at the request or approval of the costume committee and/or show director. Costumes must also be covered if worn by skaters in the audience during show performances or any show rehearsals.
- The Rochester Figure Skating Club does not control photos that are taken by outside media sources. By registering for the show, you acknowledge that photos may be taken by members of the media during practices and show week performances.
- Photos taken on show picture day (March 3) will be publicized in our show program and may be displayed in the RFSC communication showcases downstairs at the rink or published in local media outlets.
- Skaters and parents must respect all fellow skaters, volunteers and directors of the ice show. Many hours are spent preparing for an outstanding show that is fun for skaters as well as pleasing to the audience. Please be considerate of others to make it a positive experience for all involved.
Costumes
Costumes are $135 and includes tights and/or boot covers if needed. The fee cannot be refunded once costumes are ordered (usually sometime in December). Parents will be responsible for taking their skater’s measurements and recording them during online registration. Please note: we cannot help measure skaters this year.
See the Costume Information section for details. If you have questions please contact our costume chairperson:
Amanda MikhailEmail Amanda Mikhail | (507) 254-1899
Rehearsals
- Show rehearsals will be held from Monday, March 4 – Saturday, April 13, 2024
- No Rehearsals:
- Monday, March 18 – Saturday, March 23, 2024 for hockey tournament
- Monday, April 1 – Saturday, April 6, 2024 for spring break.
Skaters rehearse one day per week during the show session, using the time to learn their show routines (The Spring Session will be offered for continued group basic skills lessons—registration is open now).
To ensure the quality of the ice show numbers, skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal during show session and must be present for ALL show-week rehearsals for which your group is scheduled (April 15–18, 2024).
Rehearsal Schedule
Registration: As part of registration, you may select the rehearsal class based on the list below. While we cannot guarantee placement, we will try to get everyone into their selected class.
Please note: Only girls will be cast in the Tuesday 6:30 pm Learn2Skate number.
Future Stars
Saturdays 10:30–11:00 am | Boys & Girls | Snowplow Sam – Basic 2 | Ages 4–6
Learn2Skate Select one group during registration
Tuesdays 6:30–7:00 pm | Girls only | Level: Basic 4 to Pre-Free Skate
Thursdays 6:30–7:00 pm | Boys & Girls | Level: Basic 1 to 6
Fridays 5:45–6:15 pm | Boys & Girls | Level: Basic 1 to 6
Explorers
Mondays 7:00–7:45 pm | Boys & Girls | In Explorers class
Explorers show rehearsals are held during their regular class time. There are no separate Spring Explorers classes. Skaters who register for the Explorers number should not register for a Learn2Skate number.
Show Week Rehearsals:
The week of the show, April 15–18, 2024, we rehearse half of the show with costumes on Monday and half the show on Tuesday. Learn2Skate numbers will practice on Monday. There will be full dress/tech rehearsals on both Wednesday and Thursday nights for all skaters. Show performances are Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon.
Attendance is absolutely required at all show week rehearsals for your number(s) and at all performances!
