Parents and Skaters Info
SHOWTIME ON ICE Parent and Skater Guide
Welcome to Showtime on Ice!
Whether you are a new parent or a show veteran, this page is your ultimate resource for all things related to Showtime on Ice. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please email us and we will get back to you.
2025 Production Calendar
Registration Opens – September 29, 2024
Registration Closes – October 20, 2024
Last date to test for casting consideration (USFS Singles Tests only) – October 11, 2024
Auditions – October 26, 2024 at South Suburban Sport Complex
Cast Photo Day – January 11, 2025 at Family Sport Center
Initial Costume Fittings – February 8, 2025 at Family Sports Center
Rehearsals – Start March 22, 2025 and run through the week of the Show.
Set-Up Day –
Show Dates – April 25-27, 2025. All shows run approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission. Skaters perform in all four shows.
- Friday, April 25 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, April 26 – 1:30 pm
- Saturday, April 26 – 7:00 pm
- Sunday, April 27- 1:30 pm
Quick Guide
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Registration Guide, Dates, Casting Criteria
Registration opens on September 29, 2024 and ends October 20, 2024.
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
Complete information on auditions, including the schedule can be found HERE.
Rehearsal Protocol and Attendance
- 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 the weekend of March 22 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 Performance 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 Commitment
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 22, 2025. Rehearsals are mandatory.
Show Week Rehearsals – Expect to attend rehearsals EVERY evening of Show Week April 21-24. 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 Skater Rehearsal Commitment
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 22nd.
Show Week Rehearsals – Expect to attend rehearsals EVERY evening of Show Week April 21-24. 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.
Cost
Each skater will pay a registration fee and will pay the balance in January 2025. Each registration includes ice time for auditions, rehearsals, and our show weekend, the costume(s), a show program and, an autograph session with the guest skaters on the last day of the show.
Learn to Skate/Basic Skills: $275 ($150 at registration and $125 due 1/15/25)
USFS Skaters cast in two groups: $400 ($200 at registration and $200 due 1/15/25)
USFS Skaters, Pre-Preliminary Singles and above, cast in a group and as a named character: $450 ($200 at registration and $250 due 1/15/25)
Parent/Skater Number: $30
Adult Skater Number for USFS tested skaters in dance and/or single skater: $85
Tickets
BOX OFFICE OPENS – February 15, 2025
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 – $20 (A few rows are discounted to $10.)
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 $30.
HANDICAPPED SEATING – We do offer a rather limited amount of handicapped seating. If you need assistance with wheelchair seats, please contact us HERE.
Showtime on Ice – Special Features
In addition to our overall theme, we have other elements in our show. From our phenomenal guest skaters and club teams to our parents and skaters and graduating seniors, we pack a lot in our productions!
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GUEST SKATERS
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!
PARENT/SKATER NUMBER
Formerly known as the Father/Daughter dance, 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. Registration is available on our website.
DENVER SYNCHRONICITY
– 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.
ICE THEATRE OF THE ROCKIES
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.
ADULT SKATER NUMBER
Adult tested skaters are choreographed within one or more scenes in the show. Only adult skaters who are tested in free skate/singles and/or dance are welcome to register for the 2025 SOI production. Adult skaters who are in LTS or Basic Skills are NOT eligible for this number.
SENIOR NUMBER
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.
Communication –
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