Ames Figure Skating is proud to present
the 34th Annual Spring Show
featuring the theme “Skate the Big Top”
the 34th Annual Spring Show
featuring the theme “Skate the Big Top”
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Show Events: |
April 24th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM April 25th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Location: |
Ames/ISU Ice Arena 1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive Ames, IA 50014 |
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Registration Deadline: |
October 31st |
Show Registration / Forms
- Club Member Registration (Registration closes October 31)
- Learn to Skate Registration (Registration closed January 23)
- Full list of requirements for a solo, feature, or duet/trio (Only for Club Members)
- Volunteer Self-Report Form (Only for Club Members)
Learn to Skate
Skaters will have the option to sign up for one or two group numbers plus the option to participate in the Parent & Child number.
Learn to Skate Group Registration Options & Fees
Learn to Skate Group Registration Options & Fees
- Single Group Number – $55 ($50 + $5 Fee)
- Two Group Numbers – $80 ($75 + $5 Fee)
- Open to any family member aged 16 and older.
- Safety note: If a participant has not skated in the past nine months, they are highly encouraged to register for a Learn to Skate class prior to the show.
- Child skater requirement: The skater must have passed Basic 6 level prior to the registration deadline.
Ames Figure Skating Club Members
Skaters will have the option to sign up for one, two or four group numbers, plus the option to participate in the Parent & Child number.
Group Registration Options and Fees:
Skaters must be current AFSC home members or associate members and contracting ice for the Fall and Spring sessions.
Plus, home members may also sign up for a Highlighted Role (Solo, Feature or Duet/Trio) based on their met requirements.
Group Registration Options and Fees:
- One Group | Adult Group Number | Skating Skill Group Number = $55 ($50 + $5 Fee)
- Two Group Numbers = $80 ($75 + $5 Fee)
- Full Show | Four Group Numbers = $100 ($95 + $5 Fee)
- Family/Child = $50 | Open to any family member. Due to liability issues any participant in parent/child must have their skating skills evaluated by a club coach and may be required to sign up for the 3rd session of Learn to Skate.
- Skating Skill Group Number = $50 | Open to any skater who has passed the Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills test prior to registration deadline.
- Senior Solo = No Cost | This option is available to all graduating high school seniors.
Skaters must be current AFSC home members or associate members and contracting ice for the Fall and Spring sessions.
Plus, home members may also sign up for a Highlighted Role (Solo, Feature or Duet/Trio) based on their met requirements.
Solo Requirements:
- Must participate in the show as a club member
- Must ice monitor at least 10 times per semester during the school year and at least 8 times during the summer
- Must have previously earned a duet/trio or feature
- Must have an all-ice contract for the school year and at least four (4) weeks of summer camp
- Must volunteer at least once at the leadership level and twice at the contributor level or 3 times at the contributor level and 4 times at the participant level
- Must compete or test in two (2) solo events that are choreographed and skated to music or a comparable activity approved by the Board within the calendar year (Jan-Dec) preceding the show.
- Events include free skate competition or testing, free dance testing, skating skill level testing or choreographed showcase competition numbers
- Non-choreographed (interpretive) events, pattern dance tests and events without music (jumps, spins, compulsory) will not count toward this requirement.
- This requirement can be met without leaving Iowa by competing in choreographed events (i.e., free skate and showcase) at the Iowa Games.
- Music length will be determined by skater’s free skate level
Feature Requirements:
- Must participate in the show as a club member
- Must have at least three (3) sessions per week ice contract for the school year and at least three (3) weeks of summer camp
- Must ice monitor at least 8 times per semester during the school year and at least 6 times during the summer
- Volunteer at least one (1) time at the leadership level or two (2) times at the contributor level and three (3) times at the participant level
- Must compete or test in two (2) solo events that are choreographed and skated to music or a comparable activity approved by the Board within the calendar year (Jan-Dec) preceding the show.
- Events include free skate competition or testing, free dance testing, skating skill level testing or choreographed showcase competition numbers
- Non-choreographed (interpretive) events, pattern dance tests and events without music (jumps, spins, compulsory) will not count toward this requirement.
- This requirement can be met without leaving Iowa by competing in choreographed events (i.e., free skate and light entertainment) at the Iowa Games.
- Music length approx. 1 minute
Duet/Trio Requirements:
- Must participate in the show as a club member
- Must have at least two (2) sessions per week ice contract for the school year and at least two (2) weeks of summer camp
- Must ice monitor at least 6 times per semester during the school year and at least 4 times during the summer
- Volunteer at least one (1) time at the contributor level and two (2) times at the participant level
- Must compete or test in two (2) solo events that are choreographed and skated to music or a comparable activity approved by the Board within the calendar year (Jan-Dec) preceding the show.
- Events include free skate competition or testing, free dance testing, skating skill level testing or choreographed showcase competition numbers
- Non-choreographed (interpretive) events, pattern dance tests and events without music (jumps, spins, compulsory) will not count toward this requirement.
- This requirement can be met without leaving Iowa by competing in choreographed events (i.e., free skate and light entertainment) at the Iowa Games.
- Music length will be determined by highest free skate level
Show Details:
Registration fees & costume deposit are non-refundable.
Group Registration Details
Skaters will be placed in specific numbers by the Show Director based on the overall ability of the skater. 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 Free skate level, number of competitions, skaters age, presence or performance ability on the ice, ice etiquette, overall attitude during classes, etc. All elements of a skater's abilities are carefully considered before placing them in the various group numbers. Skaters agree to accept any role for which they are cast.
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio
Skaters interested in these numbers will have minimum requirements they are expected to achieve during the 12 months preceding the annual ice show. These requirements help to establish that a skater has the experience to perform at the level expected for the show. Skaters will be cast into roles by the Show Director based on the same overall skating abilities as listed above for the group numbers as well as tryout results. 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 except for the costs of the costumes.
Additional Show Costs
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 later. In lieu of contacting local businesses, a skater may choose to make a $75 personal donation to the show.
Practice Schedule
Practice schedules for group numbers will be determined after registration and group assignments are finalized. Each group will have a minimum of three (3) practice sessions, approximately 30–45 minutes each or two (2) practice sessions, approximately 60-75 minutes each. Practice times will be based on the number of skaters in each group and the complexity of the choreography.
Most group practices will be scheduled at the following times:
Friday will be the official Dress Rehearsal, and all skaters will be required to attend in full costume.
A complete practice and Show Week schedule will be provided to all registered skaters once group assignments and rehearsal times have been finalized.
ALL REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY! If you miss one rehearsal for a number and wish to remain in that number, you must contact the coach of the number AND one of the show chairs prior to the rehearsal to notify them of your absence, and you must arrange and pay for a private lesson with the coach to learn the missed material. If you miss more than one rehearsal for any number you may be unable to participate in that number, and you are still responsible for the costume cost.
Costume Measurements
We will be collecting costume measurements after the close of the registration process. Please watch for additional communications via email from events@amesfsc.org.
Senior Solo
Skaters 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 the rink. Please send this information to the Show Chairpersons by December 31st. Music for senior solos may be chosen by the skater and reviewed by the Show Director. Music length should coincide with the skater’s freeskate competition level. All choreography should be completed by a Club Coach and be “competition-ready” for the show.
Volunteer Information
The Ames Figure Skating Club relies on the service of volunteers for all our club events including the Spring Ice Show. Those who want to earn highlighted roles in the Spring Ice Show generally volunteers for the show in the prior year. 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 production of the show. If you were not able to volunteer with events in the prior year, contact the show chairs or the club president to find more opportunities. Items may be added to this list at the discretion of the board.
Volunteer Opportunities
Show Committee Options
In addition to the AFSC events, we also require that a parent/guardian of the skater chair or co-chair an ice show committee. Please list your top three (3) show committee preferences as part of the registration process and the Show Chairs will notify you of your official assignments. The following committees are part of our show production: Props, Cast Party, Sewing/Alterations, Sponsors, Publicity, Set-up, Tear-down, Practice Ice Monitor.
Additional Considerations
All skaters requesting to be part of the 2027 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.
Registration fees & costume deposit are non-refundable.
Group Registration Details
Skaters will be placed in specific numbers by the Show Director based on the overall ability of the skater. 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 Free skate level, number of competitions, skaters age, presence or performance ability on the ice, ice etiquette, overall attitude during classes, etc. All elements of a skater's abilities are carefully considered before placing them in the various group numbers. Skaters agree to accept any role for which they are cast.
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio
Skaters interested in these numbers will have minimum requirements they are expected to achieve during the 12 months preceding the annual ice show. These requirements help to establish that a skater has the experience to perform at the level expected for the show. Skaters will be cast into roles by the Show Director based on the same overall skating abilities as listed above for the group numbers as well as tryout results. 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 except for the costs of the costumes.
Additional Show Costs
- Costumes: a $25 costume deposit will be required at the time of registration. Generally, costumes range from $30-$75+ per number and will be decided by the Show Committee. The total cost for costumes will be paid upon delivery of the costumes. Skaters will have a chance to see costumes prior to ordering; time will be determined by Show Chairpersons. Once costumes are ordered, they are not returnable or refundable.
- Tickets: Each skater is required to purchase a minimum of 6 tickets at the time of registration.
- Ticket pricing:
- Adults & children ages 5+: $10 each
- Senior citizens (60+): $7 at the door
- Students (with ID): $7 at the door
- Tickets may be resold if you cannot use them.
- Each registered skater will receive one VIP ticket, which grants a guardian of the same gender as the skater access to both performances to assist with costume changes.
- Additional discounted tickets can be purchased for $10 each up to one week before the show.
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 later. In lieu of contacting local businesses, a skater may choose to make a $75 personal donation to the show.
- Sponsorship Bonus – As an incentive to secure additional business sponsorships, skaters will receive a costume credit based on the total amount of sponsorships collected beyond the $75 minimum requirement.
- Tiered Business Sponsorship Bonus:
- $75 – Required minimum; no costume credit
- $76–$750 – 10% costume credit
- $751–$1,450 – 12% costume credit
- $1,451–$2,500 – 15% costume credit
- $2,501+ – 18% costume credit, up to a maximum credit of $500
- The applicable percentage will be calculated on the amount collected above the required $75 minimum.
- Tiered Business Sponsorship Bonus:
Practice Schedule
Practice schedules for group numbers will be determined after registration and group assignments are finalized. Each group will have a minimum of three (3) practice sessions, approximately 30–45 minutes each or two (2) practice sessions, approximately 60-75 minutes each. Practice times will be based on the number of skaters in each group and the complexity of the choreography.
Most group practices will be scheduled at the following times:
- Weekdays: 5:00 PM or later
- Sundays: Morning
- Saturdays: Following Club Ice
Friday will be the official Dress Rehearsal, and all skaters will be required to attend in full costume.
A complete practice and Show Week schedule will be provided to all registered skaters once group assignments and rehearsal times have been finalized.
ALL REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY! If you miss one rehearsal for a number and wish to remain in that number, you must contact the coach of the number AND one of the show chairs prior to the rehearsal to notify them of your absence, and you must arrange and pay for a private lesson with the coach to learn the missed material. If you miss more than one rehearsal for any number you may be unable to participate in that number, and you are still responsible for the costume cost.
Costume Measurements
We will be collecting costume measurements after the close of the registration process. Please watch for additional communications via email from events@amesfsc.org.
Senior Solo
Skaters 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 the rink. Please send this information to the Show Chairpersons by December 31st. Music for senior solos may be chosen by the skater and reviewed by the Show Director. Music length should coincide with the skater’s freeskate competition level. All choreography should be completed by a Club Coach and be “competition-ready” for the show.
Volunteer Information
The Ames Figure Skating Club relies on the service of volunteers for all our club events including the Spring Ice Show. Those who want to earn highlighted roles in the Spring Ice Show generally volunteers for the show in the prior year. 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 production of the show. If you were not able to volunteer with events in the prior year, contact the show chairs or the club president to find more opportunities. Items may be added to this list at the discretion of the board.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Leadership volunteer
- Chair a major club activity- to be assigned by the board
- Holiday Gala Chair
- Summer Camp Chair
- Test Chair/VP
- Competition Chair/VP
- Spring Show Chair
- Serve as club president
- Serve as club treasurer
- Serve as club secretary
- Serve as Junior Board coordinator
- Serve as Ice Monitor coordinator
- Obtain sponsorships of $7000+
- Volunteer 48+ hours
- Contributor volunteer
- Chair a club event (ie, Great to Skate, Fundraising, Recruiting, Fall Kick-off)
- Event volunteer at competition for 8 hours
- Holiday Gala volunteer (setup, tear down, backstage runner, run music, announcer)
- Spring Show set up volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours (Friday)
- Spring Show costume Chair
- Spring Show props Chair
- Spring Show volunteer (spotlights, lightboard, run music, backstage runner)
- Spring Show tear down volunteer- stays until the end on Sunday
- Spring Show sponsorship Chair
- Spring Show cast party Chair
- Serve as membership chair
- Serve as Iowa Wild coordinator
- Serve as LTS liaison
- Serve as coaches liaison
- Serve as Safe Sport Commissioner
- Obtains sponsorships of $3000+ (not combined with above)
- Volunteer 25-47 hours
- Participant volunteer
- Assisting on any events listed above (less than the specified amount of time)
- Skate Squad member (min 3 sessions with 84% attendance/5 lessons per session - 12 total sessions during the school year and 1 summer session)
- Volunteer 24 hours or less
Show Committee Options
In addition to the AFSC events, we also require that a parent/guardian of the skater chair or co-chair an ice show committee. Please list your top three (3) show committee preferences as part of the registration process and the Show Chairs will notify you of your official assignments. The following committees are part of our show production: Props, Cast Party, Sewing/Alterations, Sponsors, Publicity, Set-up, Tear-down, Practice Ice Monitor.
Additional Considerations
All skaters requesting to be part of the 2027 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.
Key Dates
- October 31, 2026:Registration closes for club members
- January 23, 2027: Registration closes for Learn to Skate
- January/February, 2027: Announcements made for show roles, including featured roles such as solos and duet/trios.
- April 24: Show 1, 6-8 PM
- April 25: Show 2, 2-4 PM
Questions- Ask Our Spring
Show Chairs!
Landna McGill events@amesfsc.org
Cell phone/text: 515-491-8381
Rachel Rasefske rachel.rasefske@gmail.com
Cell phone/text: 515-897-9720
Stephanie Windom indigostephanie@gmail.com
Cell phone/text: 515-669-1803
*** Please no calls after 7pm
Cell phone/text: 515-491-8381
Rachel Rasefske rachel.rasefske@gmail.com
Cell phone/text: 515-897-9720
Stephanie Windom indigostephanie@gmail.com
Cell phone/text: 515-669-1803
*** Please no calls after 7pm