Parents and Skaters Info

Registration – October 1 – 20, 2025. 

ALL skaters that wish to be in the show MUST register by the deadline. No exceptions.

Please click below and read through the entire Registration Guide. The guide includes all casting criteria, code of conduct, expectations, and more.

Auditions will be on November 1, 2025 at South Suburban Sports Complex from 7:30am-10:00am. Check back for schedule and more info.

• Skaters are expected to know the rehearsal schedule well in advance. We have a limited amount of rehearsal time so we expect all skaters to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsals begin in March and run through the show weekend.  A commitment by the skater to attend rehearsals for both leading parts and group numbers is required. If the skater must miss a rehearsal, it needs to be communicated to the SOI Committee & Directors in advance and be excused.

• Rehearsal attire will consist of proper skating clothes and tidy hair.

• Respect the props and follow all directions and rules stated by the Backstage Coach/Manager.

• Skaters must perform the elements choreographed in their number including all double jumps at every rehearsal, unless instructed otherwise. If the skater falls consistently on a designated jump during rehearsals, the skater will be instructed to replace it with a jump that can be consistently landed.

• Safety on and off the ice is a major concern. Skaters are expected (no exceptions) to follow cues and their set choreography. At various times, there may be small groups and soloists on the ice. The timing of this detailed choreography is carefully designed with safety and show appeal in mind. It is imperative that skaters pay attention to activity going on all around them during rehearsals and performances. Non-compliance will not be tolerated.

• There may be time spent standing around and waiting during a rehearsal. Skaters are expected to pay attention to coaches and choreography.

• Only skaters cast in the show may be on the ice during and around rehearsal times unless given permission by a director or show committee member. 

• Safety on and off the ice is a major concern. Skaters are expected (no exceptions) to follow cues and their set choreography. At various times, there may be small groups and soloists on the ice. The timing of this detailed choreography is carefully designed with safety and show appeal in mind. It is imperative that skaters pay attention to activity going on all around them during rehearsals and performances. Non-compliance will not be tolerated.

Learn to Skate skaters will be cast in a group number, in the FIRST half of the show.

Regular Rehearsals – Expect to attend a Saturday OR Sunday rehearsal for approximately one hour beginning March 21, 2026. Rehearsals are mandatory.

Show Week Rehearsals – Expect to attend rehearsals EVERY evening of Show Week April 20-23. Regular rehearsals will be Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Dress rehearsals are Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Rehearsals are mandatory. Learn to skate skaters will be released early on these evenings and do not stay the entire time.

Showtime Weekend – April 25-27, 2025. There will be one evening show on Friday, two shows on Saturday (matinee and evening), and a matinee show on Sunday. Your skater will be in ALL four shows. This is a big weekend so, block it off entirely.

USFS skaters will be cast in both halves of the show. Skaters may be in two group numbers or they may be cast as a character in one half and in a group number in the other.

Regular Rehearsals – Expect to attend a Saturday OR Sunday rehearsal AND a Tuesday and/or Thursday evening rehearsal for approximately one hour beginning March 21, 2026.

Show Week Rehearsals – Expect to attend rehearsals EVERY evening of Show Week April 20-23, 2026. Regular rehearsals will be Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Dress rehearsals are Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Rehearsals are mandatory. Learn to skate skaters will be released early on these evenings and do not stay the entire time.

Showtime Weekend – April 24-26, 2026. There will be one evening show on Friday, two shows on Saturday (matinee and evening), and a matinee show on Sunday. Your skater will be in ALL four shows. This is a big weekend so, block it off entirely.

Each skater will pay a registration fee and will pay the balance in January 2026. Each registration includes ice time, rehearsals, show weekend, the costume(s), a show program, videos of the performances, and an autograph session with the guest skaters on the last day of the show.

Learn to Skate/Basic Skills: Cost $315 ($200 at registration and $115 due 1/15/26)

USFS Skaters cast in two groups: Cost $415 ($300 at registration and $115 due 1/15/26)

USFS Skaters cast in a group and as a named character: Cost $465 ($300 at registration and $165 due 1/15/26)

Parent/Skater Number: Cost $30

Adult Skater Number: Cost $85

BOX OFFICE OPENS – in February 2026

TICKETS DO NOT COME WITH SKATER REGISTRATION – All families will need to purchase tickets to the shows they wish to attend. If your skater is in the FIRST HALF you need to purchase a ticket for them to be able to watch the SECOND HALF of the show. We discourage purchasing on-ice row A seats if you are only planning to stay and watch your skater perform in the FIRST HALF of the show.

Purchasing a ticket for a child 3 years and older is recommended. Children under 3 have free admission but must sit in their parent/guardian’s lap.

BLEACHER SEATING – Vary from $10 to $20

ON-ICE SEATING – On-ice seating is set around the perimeter of the rink and tends to be generally colder than the bleachers. Bringing a dark color blanket is advised. On-ice seating prices vary from $25 to $35.

VIP SEATING ON ICE – There is a VIP section at the end of the rink on-ice. Cost is $500 per table. Includes 4 seats around a table, food, and drinks.

HANDICAPPED SEATING – We do offer a rather limited amount of handicapped seating. If you need assistance with wheelchair seats, please contact us HERE.

By far the biggest excitement is when we announce our guest skaters in February. Every year, our show has hosted some of the biggest and brightest stars in figure skating. Past guest skaters have included Adam Rippon, Ryan Bradley, Max Aaron, Gracie Gold, and going way back we had Scott Hamilton, Paul Wylie, and more!

This number in Showtime on Ice has been a long standing tradition. One parent per skater is allowed to sign up for this number to skate with their child. We divide skaters by last names alphabetically into two groups in order to have a manageable and safe number of parents/skaters on the ice. Each alphabet group will skate 2 performances during the show weekend (Friday & Saturday Matinee or Saturday Evening & Sunday Matinee). The parent and skater will both need to be present for one rehearsal and one dress rehearsal. Parents must register ahead of time.

– These teams skate in two of our four shows. Denver Synchronicity is part of the Denver Colorado Figure Skating Club and focuses on synchronized skating, where teams of 8 to 20 skaters perform programs together with challenging sequences and elements. Read more about synchro HERE.

Theater will also skate in two of the four shows and is also a part of DCFSC. Theatre on Ice is another team skating structure that incorporates skating elements with theater and dance. Read more about Theatre on Ice HERE.

We have a group adult only number that is choreographed into the show. Adult skaters must register for the show. Adult skaters are defined as a skater that has graduated high school and is over the age of 18. Adult skaters must be a member of DCFSC. Adult skaters are NOT required to attend auditions.

Every year we celebrate our graduating seniors. Many of our skaters have been in the show from a young age and the Senior Number is a special acknowledgment of these skaters and their accomplishments.