Show Theme: Skates & Stripes Forever
Show Dates: April 25 and April 26, 2026
Show Registration / FormsClub Member Registration (Registration closed October 31)
Learn to Skate Registration (Registration closed December 15) 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 SkateSkaters 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
Ames Figure Skating Club MembersThe 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:
Solo | Features | Duet/Trio Registration Options
Skaters interested in these numbers will have minimum requirements they are expected to achieve between Jan-Dec 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. 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/trio except for the costs of the costumes. A full list of requirements for a solo, feature, or duet/trio can be found here. Volunteer InformationSome of the volunteer roles will start on Friday, April 25th as there is so much to do to put on an amazing show. Please consider helping out if you are able. Your volunteer time will not go unnoticed as this will count towards some of your requirements for highlighted roles for next year’s show. All Club and LTS families are invited to help!
We ask that each family sign up for both Ice Monitoring positions during practice time as well as a Show Committee tasks. Please use the link below to make your volunteer selections. Please note that volunteers for this duty is a requirement for participation in the show.
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Key Dates
QuestionsSpring Show Co-Chairs:
Landna McGill [email protected] | phone/text: 515-491-8381 Rachel Rasefske [email protected] phone/text: 515-897-9720 Please no calls after 8pm |
Business Sponsorship 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 $75 personal donation to the show.
Sponsorship Incentive - As an incentive to get additional business sponsorships, skaters will receive a 10% costume credit for the amount collected in excess of the $75 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. |
Additional Considerations
All skaters requesting to be part of the annual 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.
Volunteer 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).
Volunteer 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 the rink. Please send this information to the Show Chairpersons by the following deadlines: Senior Photo (October 31) and Skater Biography (December 31). 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 the show.