I have a competition checklist for you! Bookmark this link in case you need it again for future reference! And don’t forget to double check for skates, costume, and music!
Here’s my general list of competition reminders:
- Sharpen your skates about one week before the competition for good edges and to get comfortable with the sharpening.
- For females, wear over-the-boot tights or have freshly polished skates. For males, polish your skates if scuffed.
- The night before you compete, be sure to get at least 8 to 9 hours sleep.
- Again, remember to take your skates, costume, and music!
- Bring a sweater or jacket to wear before you go on the ice so you stay warm and loose. You may want more than one layer!
- You should arrive at the rink no later than one hour before your event.
- When you arrive at the rink you should be wearing your costume, or you should plan to arrive early enough to have your costume on one hour before your event. Females, have your hair and makeup done. If you are planning to have a vendor do your hair or makeup, be sure that your appointment ends 45 minutes prior to your event start time.
- When you arrive at the rink, turn in your program music CD and check in at the registration table.
- Put your skates on about 40 minutes before your event. About 30 minutes before your event, look for your coach by the ice entrance to get warmed up.
- Remember the goals of the competition are to have fun, to learn how to perform in front of an audience, and to give your full effort!!!
- Don’t worry about results. Good competition placement isn’t the main focus; it’s just a bonus!
- Remember to SMILE 🙂 & have fun!