We are sorry to inform you that the Ames Ice Arena will be temporarily closed until May 15th due to COVID-19. This closure does affect our annual Spring Show in April as well as our Learn to Skate program. The Ames Figure Skating Board will be discussing plans for our skating events over the next few days and provide additional updates soon. We will continue to keep you updated as the situation progresses. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions please direct them to AFSCPresident@yahoo.com.
Wish Upon A Star
Show Dates: April 25th 6-8pm | April 26th 2-4pm
Learn To Skate Skaters!
Volunteer InformationWe ask that each family sign up for both Ice Monitoring positions during practice time as well as a Show Committee tasks. Please use the links below to make your volunteer selections. Please note that volutneer for this duties is a requirment for participation in the show.
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Key Dates
Questions:Spring Show Co-Chairs:
Tiffini Davies tcdavies114@gmail.com | phone/text: 515-230-2627 Kristine Forret kforret@itagroup.com | phone/text: 515-314-5093 Please no calls after 8pm | ||||
Business Sponshorship Information | Forms
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Sponsorships: Each family is asked to contact local businesses for sponsorship ads that will be included in the Spring Show program. Sponsorship packets will be handed out at a later time. In lieu of contacting local businesses, a skater may choose to make a $50 personal donation to the show.
NEW! Tiered Business Sponsorship Bonus - As an incentive to get additional business sponsorships, skaters will receive a costume credit based on the tiered structure below for the amount collected in excess of the $50 requirement.
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Business Sponsorship Sign Up!
Please be sure to check this list before approaching a business to see if someone else has already contacted them. Once you have decided on a business to approach, please add your skater's name through this sign-up process. If you have a new business, please add it to the list using the "New" sign-up slot. |
Ames Figure Skating Club Members:
The Show Director will consider all facets of the skater when determining their placement in the show including: current Moves in the Field level, current Freeskate level, number of competitions, skaters age, presence or performance ability on the ice, ice etiquette, overall attitude during classes, etc. All elements of a skaters abilities are carefully considered before placing them in the various group numbers. Skaters agree to accept any role for which they are cast.
Group Registration Options and Fees:
Group Registration Options and Fees:
- Single Group Number = $50
- Two Group Numbers = $75
- Full Show | Four Group Numbers = $95
- Parent/Child = $50 | Do to liability issues any participant in parent/child who has not skated in the last 6 months must sign up for the 4th session of Learn to Skate.
- Senior Solo = No Cost | This option is available to all graduating high school seniors. Skaters must be a current AFSC members or associate members and contracting ice for the Fall and Spring sessions.
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio Registration Options:
In addition to the group show numbers, Club Skaters have the option to sign up for a solo, feature or duet/trio. Skaters interested in these numbers will have minimum requirements they are expected to achieve during the preceding calendar year (Jan-Dec 2019). These requirements help to establish that a skater has the experience to perform at the level expected for the show. Skaters will be required to log their skating hours through the Club provided laptop and provide proof of competition/test registration as requested. The Club will communicate to Skaters throughout the year with their total skating hours so that skaters may track their progress. Skaters MUST skate their required hours or pay the cost of hours not skated based on the current rates ($14/hour). Skaters will be cast into roles by the Show Director based on the same overall skating abilities as listed above for the group numbers. Skaters agree to accept any role for which they are cast. There are no additional costs for skaters to perform in a solo, feature, duet or trio expect for the costs of the costumes.
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio Requirements includes:
In addition to the group show numbers, Club Skaters have the option to sign up for a solo, feature or duet/trio. Skaters interested in these numbers will have minimum requirements they are expected to achieve during the preceding calendar year (Jan-Dec 2019). These requirements help to establish that a skater has the experience to perform at the level expected for the show. Skaters will be required to log their skating hours through the Club provided laptop and provide proof of competition/test registration as requested. The Club will communicate to Skaters throughout the year with their total skating hours so that skaters may track their progress. Skaters MUST skate their required hours or pay the cost of hours not skated based on the current rates ($14/hour). Skaters will be cast into roles by the Show Director based on the same overall skating abilities as listed above for the group numbers. Skaters agree to accept any role for which they are cast. There are no additional costs for skaters to perform in a solo, feature, duet or trio expect for the costs of the costumes.
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio Requirements includes:
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Solo Requirements
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Feature Requirements
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Duet/Trio Requirements
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Secondary Discipline Requirements
(Pairs and/or Partner Ice Dance)
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Additional Considerations
All skaters requesting to be part of the 2020 Spring Ice Show must be a member in good standing with the Ames Figure Skating Club. In the event of an injury, or other unique instances, the AFSC Board of Directors may waive all or a part of the requirements.
Voluneteer Information:
The Ames Figure Skating Club relies on the service of volunteers for all of our club events including the Spring Ice Show. Because of that we ask that our skater families volunteer at four (4) AFSC events throughout the year AND we ask that one family member volunteer for a show committee to assist with the actual production of the show.
AFSC Events include: Bulletin Board, Iowa Games (July) or Cyclone Country Competitions (November), Exhibitions, Fall Kick-off (August), Fundraisers, Holiday Gala (December), National Skating Event (January), Newsletter, Publicity/Promotions, Recognition Event, Summer Camp (June-July), Website, Ice Monitors, Club Room, Board of Directors, Membership Development, Regional Send-off (September).
Voluneteer Information:
The Ames Figure Skating Club relies on the service of volunteers for all of our club events including the Spring Ice Show. Because of that we ask that our skater families volunteer at four (4) AFSC events throughout the year AND we ask that one family member volunteer for a show committee to assist with the actual production of the show.
AFSC Events include: Bulletin Board, Iowa Games (July) or Cyclone Country Competitions (November), Exhibitions, Fall Kick-off (August), Fundraisers, Holiday Gala (December), National Skating Event (January), Newsletter, Publicity/Promotions, Recognition Event, Summer Camp (June-July), Website, Ice Monitors, Club Room, Board of Directors, Membership Development, Regional Send-off (September).
Senior Solo
Skates that qualify for a Senior Solo are asked to provide a skater biography along with a senior photo that will be used in the show program and at rink. Please send this information to the Show Chairpersons by February 1st, 2020.
Music for senior solos may be chosen by the skater and reviewed by the Show Director. Music length should coincide with the skater’s competition level. All choreography should be completed by a Club Coach and be “competition-ready” for show.
Music for senior solos may be chosen by the skater and reviewed by the Show Director. Music length should coincide with the skater’s competition level. All choreography should be completed by a Club Coach and be “competition-ready” for show.