Spring RFSC Show

Hello Parents and Skaters,

Hooray! The time has come. The 2025 Spring Show is here! Our theme will be “Skating on Thin Ice”. Show practice starts February 4th and will continue until the shows on March 28th -30 th . The week of the show- March 24th-30th,

Please plan to be at the rink each day for either practice or a show (Shows are Friday-Sunday). We will provide a schedule listing when each number will practice and it is extremely important for parents to check their emails on a regular basis as all forms of communication will be done via email. If a skater is sick, DO NOT ATTEND SHOW PRACTICE. If a skater misses more than 2 practices per song for a reason other than sickness, the skater will no longer be eligible to skate in that number. If you are participating in the show, please commit to attending all practices. It will be at the coaches and show chairs discretion if the skater will be allowed to continue in the event of illness, this will be on an individual basis. NO Refunds will be issued!

Sportsmanship Award voting will occur during the tech rehearsal on March 26 th . Have your child think about a skater who they feel displays fairness, generous behavior, and respect to other skaters. There is one vote per skater.

January

● Show Registration Fees are $60 per skater due by January 14th. Show registration and show fees will be via Crossbar this year, no cash or checks. Show fees MUST be paid by this date to allow your skater to participate in the ice show lessons. The fee includes a show themed T-Shirt for each skater that will be used in the opening number and closing number, coaching for all show numbers, and costumes for all show numbers (families are responsible to provide their skater’s Mondor tights/black pants for boys, as well as a pair of black spandex shorts to wear under costumes). It is requested that the t-shirts are not to be worn prior to the show. Additional shirts are available for sale. Ordering information will be coming soon.

● Show Schedule A schedule will be provided prior to the first practice. It will have detailed listings of the practices your skater is expected to attend. Please be on the ice ready to start practice at the time stated on the schedule. The groups need each member to practice the number. Future schedules will be emailed upon completion. Schedule questions can be forwarded to Nikki Cahee.

February

● Skater information the information you provide will be printed in the show program at no charge. Be sure to print clearly, as we want to avoid errors in spelling as much as possible. Please return this form along with a picture of your skater or email the information and a picture to Jenni Sackett by February 9 th .

● Skater Ad This is an opportunity to place an ad in the show program about your skater. Be sure to print clearly as we want to avoid errors in spelling as much as possible. Please return form or send an email to Jenni Sackett by February 15 th . Pictures must be submitted by February 25th . Make checks payable to the

RIA.

● Business Ad This is an opportunity to seek out local businesses or display your business ad. All ads are due by February 15 th either by paper form or via email to Jenni Sackett.

● Show Pictures are scheduled for February 16 th . A detailed schedule will be emailed out prior.

March

● Rehearsals; Potluck Technical Rehearsal; Potluck Dinner (Wednesday March 20 th ) – we run through the show twice using lights, props, music etc. The Potluck Dinner will be after the first run through of the show.

Dress Rehearsal (Thursday March 21 st ) – skaters will wear costumes – more details to follow.

● School Permission Slip It is your responsibility to turn this into your skaters’ school office. This will ensure that your skater is excused from school only during the show times on Friday March 28 nd .

● Flowers; Other items will be for sale at the show.

● Volunteering– There are many duties that need to be accomplished to make our show successful. Per our handbook, a minimum of 5 volunteer hours are required from each family. These tasks will qualify for the volunteer hours that are required by the RIA. A Sign-Up Genius will be emailed to all families to sign up for show week and show dates. Background checks are required for anyone volunteering in the locker room or running. There will be many small tasks prior to that you can help with during your skaters group numbers and some will be emailed. A detailed list of jobs for the show will be provided for you to review. If you have any questions please contact Nicole McGeshick or Nikki Cahee.

● Setup / Takedown all families are required to help with this part of the show, many hands make for a lighter load! Show setup will be on Sunday March 16 th . More details will follow.

Please note that it is very important for forms and payment to be turned in on the appropriate deadlines. Turning in late will cause the show program to not be completed in time and a possibility that your ads will be missed. If you can turn anything in early that would be a great help for the publication team and greatly appreciated.

All skaters will need a pair of black biker shorts to be worn with their show shirts for the opening number. If you do not have a pair, please let Nicole McGeshick or Nikki Cahee know and they can check inventory in the costume room. All skaters will need a pair of Mondor tights (black pants for boys) which can be purchased online or at Goal Line Sports in Wausau. Be sure to order them so they are here BEFORE the show!!!!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your appropriate liaison or board member listed. They will be able to help you with any questions or concerns you may have.

We look forward to a great Spring Show this year!!!

RFSC BOARD

Nicole McGeshick – President (Co- Chair of Spring Show)

Nikki Cahee – Vice President (Co-Chair of Spring Show)

Becky Gauthier – Treasurer

Jessica Schoepke – Secretary

Jenni Sackett (Forms/Fee Collection for ads)

Gina Gignac (Freestyle Liaison)

Jennifer Hantula (Basic Skills LIaison)

Tavi White

COACHES

Niki Losch

Lauryn Cook

Micah Hoger

Mariah Candler

Sadie Jones

Morgan Cahee

Cassidy Leseberg

Aubrey Graeber