The information presented below is our first information release for the RFSC 2026 Ice Show. All items are also available under the menus above. They are bundled here for your convenience.
To complete your registration, read through all of the sections below, complete and submit the information form found at the bottom of this page, then register for the Learn2Skate Show Session itself in the RFSC Customer Portal.
Dates to Remember
Learn2Skate show registration due: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rehearsals start: Saturday, March 7, 2026
More dates on the Important Dates page.
Things to know
L2S Participation Information (click to open)
The 2026 RFSC Ice Show will be held April 17, 18 and 19, 2026 at the Rochester Recreation Center. The show is a large-scale production involving spotlights, props, and special effects. It is a wonderful learning experience for skaters of all ability levels and we encourage everyone to participate.
As with every show, there is a lot of information to pass on this year so please be sure to read through all of the articles herein before you begin registration.
Checklist for Participants in the 2026 RFSC Ice Show:
Skate in group lessons during RFSC Fall and Winter or Winter and Spring Learn2Skate Sessions. Skaters in the Aspire2Grow group must skate in the Fall and Winter sessions and the Winter session must be the Aspire2Grow class.
Register for the show session by December 10, 2025:
To avoid a late fee read the information on this page and complete your registration by Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Registration has two parts:
- The L2S Information and Costume Measurements Form in the bottom section of this page. Both must be complete and accurate for your registration to be accepted.
- Enroll for your show number in the RFSC Customer Portal which is linked below the form.
Your skater’s registration will be canceled if this information is not entered by Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Registration Important Dates
- Early Bird Registration: $10 off, October 3 through October 15, 2025.
- General Registration: October 16 through December 10, 2025.
- Late Registration: a $25 late fee will be assessed for entries submitted after Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
- Registration Closed: registration for skaters in the fall session will not be accepted after Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Winter Session Registration: skaters who start skating in the winter rather than fall session, registration will open for two weeks in January. These skaters must also skate in the spring session to skate in the show.
Pay the show fee
- Future Stars: $150
- Learn2Skate (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Boys): $150
- Aspire2Grow: $165
The show fee is payable at the time of registration by the credit card you have on file in our Customer Portal (link in the last tab of this page). This fee covers Ice Show rehearsals, performances and your costume (including tights and/or boot covers as needed—but not skate guards). If you are unable to pay online, checks must be received in the RFSC office immediately or no later than December 20, 2025. Make your payment to RFSC. Address the envelope to: "Ice Show Registration" and include your skater’s name and group.
Attend rehearsals during the show session
To ensure the quality of the ice show numbers, skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal during show session and must be present for ALL show-week rehearsals for which your group is scheduled (April 13–16, 2026).
Skate in all three performances
Participants are expected to skate in all three ice show performances (April 17, 18 and 19, 2026). Exceptions are allowed for Future Stars skaters.
Please Note: While we take skater safety very seriously, skaters must be willing to skate without a helmet in the ice show due to costume restrictions.
Refund Policy
Refunds for Learn2Skate Ice Show registration will be allowed as follows:
- Full refund through Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- 50% refund through Friday, February 27, 2026
- No refunds after Sunday, March 1, 2026
Important Ice Show Registration Notes
By completing the online registration you will be agreeing to participate in the Ice Show and to the following:
- Except for Future Stars skaters, participants are required to skate in all three performances.
- Skaters are responsible for their own measurements (entered in the Information Form below ) and understand that they are responsible for any size alterations that are needed.
- Costumes cannot be returned or exchanged for different sizes. PLEASE MEASURE CAREFULLY!
- Costumes may not be altered before Picture Day without approval from the costume committee.
- Costumes must be worn as directed by the costume committee and show director—NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Skaters may not wear their costumes prior to show performances, except at the request or approval of the costume committee and/or show director. Costumes must be covered if worn by skaters in the audience during show performances or any show rehearsals.
- The Rochester Figure Skating Club does not control photos that are taken by outside media sources. By registering for the show, you acknowledge that photos may be taken by members of the media during practices and show week performances.
- Photos taken on show picture day in March will be publicized in our show program and may be displayed in the RFSC communication showcases at the rink or published in local media outlets.
- Skaters and parents must respect all fellow skaters, volunteers and directors of the ice show. Many hours are spent preparing for an outstanding show that is fun for skaters as well as pleasing to the audience. Please be considerate of others to make it a positive experience for all involved.
L2S Show Numbers & Rehearsals (click to open)
Rehearsals
- Show rehearsals will be held from Saturday, March 7 – Saturday, April 18, 2026
- No Rehearsals:
- Saturday, March 28, 2026 for hockey tournament
- Monday, March 30 – Saturday, April 4, 2026 for spring break.
Skaters rehearse one day per week during the show session, using the time to learn their show routines (The Spring Session will be offered for continued group basic skills lessons—registration is open now).
To ensure the quality of the ice show numbers, skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal during show session and must be present for ALL show-week rehearsals for which your group is scheduled (April 13–16, 2026).
Rehearsal Schedule
Registration: As part of registration, select your preferred rehearsal class based on the list below. While we cannot guarantee placement, we will try to get everyone into their selected group.
Please note: Only girls will be cast in the Tuesday 6:30 pm Learn2Skate number.
Future Stars
Cost: $150
Saturdays 10:30–11:00 am | Boys & Girls | Snowplow Sam – Basic 2 | Ages 4–6
Learn2Skate Select one group during registration
Cost: $150
Tuesdays 6:30–7:00 pm | Girls only | Level: Basic 3 to Pre-Free Skate
Thursdays 6:30–7:00 pm | Boys & Girls | Level: Basic 1 to 6
Saturdays 9:30–10:00 am | Boys Only | Level: Basic 2 and up
Aspire2Grow
Cost: $165
Mondays 7:00–7:45 pm | Boys & Girls | In Aspire2Grow classes
Aspire2Grow show rehearsals are held during their regular on-ice class time. Skaters who register for the Aspire2Grow number should not register for a Learn2Skate number.
Show Week Rehearsals:
The week of the show, April 13–16, 2026, we rehearse half of the show with costumes on Monday and half the show on Tuesday. Learn2Skate numbers will practice on Monday. There will be full dress/tech rehearsals on both Wednesday and Thursday nights for all skaters. Show performances are Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon.
Attendance is absolutely required at all show week rehearsals for your number(s) and at all performances!
To maintain continuity for the show and to be fair to all skaters we enforce the following policies for rehearsal attendance:
- Attendance is taken at all rehearsals.
- Skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal per number during the show session.
- All skaters must be present for the rehearsal scheduled on Monday or Tuesday of show week
- All skaters must be present for Wednesday and Thursday show week rehearsals.
- Arriving to rehearsal 10 minutes late or leaving rehearsal 10 minutes early counts as half a miss.
L2S Costume Information (click to open)
Parents of Ice Show skaters are responsible for their skater’s measurements and costume sizing. You will be asked to select costume sizes during registration.
Please measure your skater before you begin the registration process so you have the information you need to complete the costume sizing section of the Information Form below. For the costume, you will need girth, chest/bust, waist and hip measurements. For tights, you will need weight and height. Excellent instructions for measuring can be found at Weissman Costumes (one of our show vendors). Or, watch their "How to Measure" video:
The Costume Committee will review measurements and contact you with any questions.
Costumes
The price of your costume (including tights and/or boot covers as needed) is included the in Learn2Skate Ice Show session fee (see the Show Participation Information section above for fee and refund policies).
Skate Guards
All skaters are required to have hard plastic skate (blade) guards. They are not included in the session fee but can be purchased in town at Scheels or Sports Headquarters or at stores online.
Skaters are responsible for any costume size alterations that may be required. Changes to the design of a costume will be made only at the direction of the Costume Committee and Show Directors. ALL costumes must be worn as directed by the costume committee and show directors.
Please Note: While we take skater safety very seriously, skaters must be willing to skate without a helmet in the ice show due to costume restrictions.
Costume Pickup
Costumes often take months to arrive once ordered and will be distributed as they arrive (usually mid to late February). You will be contacted with instructions; please make sure your contact information is up-to-date.
If you have questions regarding costumes please contact our costume chairpersons:
Brenda BrownEmail Brenda Brown
