The Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association proudly presents the Holiday Ice Revue every December. The Holiday Ice Revue showcases the talents of the GKSA’s competitive skaters, as well as Learn-to-Skate members.
Learn To Skate and No Test Skaters
Fee Schedule: Fees cover ice cost, costume, coaching costs, and misc expenses.
Total Fee: $200.00.00 (you may pay all at once)
1st Installment of $100.00.00 (non-refundable deposit) due with registration form: October 13th. 2nd Installment of $100.00 due by November 13th.
Ice Show Structure: The actual performance will include group numbers, featured soloists, soloists and team skating. Learn to skate skaters will be placed into a GROUP number according to their current skating level. Off-ice rehearsals for the ice show will begin the week of November 6th. Skaters will meet their group, choreographer and learn the majority of their program. On-ice rehearsals will begin the week of December 4th.
Ice Show Skater Requirements: Skaters will be responsible and required to do the following:
- A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is due with registration form, due by October 13th.
- Balance of $100.00 will be due by November 13th.
- Skaters must attend all off and on-ice practices; if a skater must miss a practice, an excuse must be submitted in writing to the ice show director for approval.
- Skaters must attend the dress rehearsal.
- Skaters must perform in both ice show performances
Full Club Members
Fee Schedule: Fees cover ice cost, group and/or duet costumes, coaching costs, and production expenses.
Total Fee: $300.00.00 (you may pay all at once)
1st Installment of $150.00.00 (non-refundable deposit) due with registration form: October 13th. 2nd Installment of $150.00 due by November 13th.
Ice Show Structure: The actual performance will include group numbers (both learn to skate and GKSA club members), duets/trios, featured soloists, and soloists. All skaters will be placed into a GROUP number according to their current skating level. Full Club members will be placed into groups, optional groups, features, solos or a duet/trio or quartet depending on level. Off-ice Rehearsals for the ice show will first be off-ice starting week of November 6th. Skaters will meet their group, choreographer and learn the majority of their program. On-ice rehearsals will begin Monday, December 5th.
Ice Show Skater Requirements: Skaters will be responsible and required to do the following:
- A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is due with registration form, due by October 13th.
- 2nd installment of $150.00 due by: November 13th.
- Attend all off and on-ice practices; if a skater must miss a practice, an excuse must be submitted in writing to the ice show director.
- Attend the dress rehearsal.
- Perform in both ice show performances.
Off-Ice Weeks
November 6th, 13th, and 27th (no off-ice scheduled for thanksgiving week) A final schedule will be posted once registrations have been turned in and groups have been created. Snowplow Sam groups do not have off-ice rehearsal. Learn to Skate skaters will have 1 day of off-ice rehearsals, typically on Tuesday night following LTS.
Off-ice days: Mondays/Wednesdays and possibly Fridays
Location: Most likely Wings event center
On-Ice Weeks
December 4th & 11th
On-ice days: Mondays & Wednesdays 5-7pm
Location: Most likely Wings event center
Picture Night
Friday December 8th
Time: 5:00-8:30pm
Location: Wings West
Dress rehearsal
Friday December 15th
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Location: Wings Event Center
Show
Saturday December 16th
Show times: 2:30pm & 7:00pm
Location: Wings Event Center
Friday December 8th @Wings West
During picture night photos of each skater in their respective group and solo or feature will be taken and published in the souvenir program to be sold on show day. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer and will be available to order. All skaters must be present at 5:00pm, dressed and ready as we will move through the photos as quickly as possible. An order will be posted, but please note that we are on a running clock and will not be waiting until the scheduled time if we begin to run ahead.
Reminders for photo night:
- Bring your costumes, tights, and guards. We are unable to use the locker rooms due to hockey so changing will take place in the bathrooms in the downstairs lobby. If possible, skaters should arrive in their tights and first scheduled costume. There will be racks in the downstairs lobby for skaters to hang their other costume/garment bags.
- Hair should be in a mid to low bun (parting does not matter)
- Neutral makeup should be worn. No crazy eyeshadow colors!
- Makeup and hair can be touched up in the lower lobby/bathrooms
Where can photos be purchased and how?
If you would like to order photos of your skater you will need to come get order forms from the check in table at the end of the hallway upstairs. Each costume will have a separate order form. The flyer is attached so you can see what will be available to order. Payment will be taken at the check in table: cash/check or credit card payments. This needs to be done before the skaters take the photo you would like ordered.
Dress Rehearsal is Friday December 15th 4:30-7pm.
Skaters will be in full costumes, hair, and makeup. Soloists and features can warm up from 4-4:30 if they would like.
Please see attached list of things skaters need for dress rehearsal and the shows.
Younger skaters/skaters in Basic 5 & 6 and lower should arrive at the rink dressed in their costumes. This will be the case for the show as well.
- Costume(s)
- Tights
- Hard guards
- Robe or jacket to wear over costumes in stands
- Blanket to sit on or use in stands
- Skate tape (this will also be available in the locker rooms)
- Hair needs to at least be in at least a ponytail but doesn’t need to be in a bun for the rehearsal.
- Makeup is not required for the rehearsal. All costumes will be worn.
Locker room assignments for dress rehearsal and the show will be sent out via email the week of the show. Skaters can leave their skates and costumes in the locker rooms overnight if they would like to. Locker rooms need to be kept tidy! ESPECIALLY after the last show! There should be no trash left in the locker rooms. They need to look exactly how we found them.
Saturday December 16th @ Wings Event Center
Show times: 2:30pm & 7:00pm
Call time is a half hour before the show starts (2 and 6:30pm). Skaters need to be in the building and backstage getting ready or already ready to go.
Costumes/Hair/Makeup
Everyone needs to be in their first costume and ready to go at the start of the show! Make sure you’re in the stands where we can find you and not in the locker room.
Hair needs to be in a mid to low bun and makeup needs to be worn so we can see you under the spotlights!
Doors to use for the show:
For the show skaters and spectators will enter through door 10 where the ticket office is located. Please share this information with your friends and family who will be attending the show.
Flowers, Programs and Concessions:
Flowers and programs will be available for purchase on the day of the show. They will be located on the concourse just inside the ticket office near door 10.
The concession stand number 4 will be open. This is located by the program and flower stands near door 10.
Do we need to purchase skates for the show, or can we use rental skates?
- Purchasing skates is highly recommended for participation in the show however, if needed please reach out to the HIR director with your skaters’ size and rental skates will be provided for you.
- If you would like to purchase skates, please call Hockey Services to schedule an appointment for a skate fitting.
Where can I buy HIR Apparel?
- On the GKSA website under “apparel”.
Where can I purchase photos and video from the show?
- Links to order photos and video of the show will be sent out via email shortly following the show. The photo orders will be shipped directly to your house. For the DVD orders you will have a choice of shipping or picking up at the rink (we will let you know as soon as they are available for pickup in the GKSA office if you choose this option).