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2026 Christmas Show Registration

We invite GEFSC skaters of all ages and levels to skate in this year's Christmas Show.

2026 Christmas Show Registration
2026 Christmas Show Registration

Time & Location

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 28

Show: Sunday, December 13 at 2 PM & 6 PM

About

We invite all GEFSC club members and all GEFSC Learn to Skate participants to be part of the 2026 Christmas Show! Skaters of all levels and from age 3 through adults are encouraged to participate. Our annual Christmas Show is a great opportunity to showcase all your hard work this year, make new friends, have fun, and spread some Christmas cheer!


Please review the details below regarding practice and show schedules, group selections, t-shirts, and additional skating number opportunities. We recommend viewing this page and registering on a computer, but you can also use a mobile device. Please talk to Grace Myer with any questions, or email learntoskate@gefsc.com.


Important Notes:

  • Membership: All skaters must have a GEFSC Learn to Skate Membership OR GEFSC Membership for the current year to participate. If you need to sign up for a membership, please visit https://www.gefsc.com/membership.

  • Payment Plan Option: You may either pay in full upon registration, or split your payment by paying 50% of your total at registration and being invoiced for the remaining 50% (plus $15 convenience fee) with a due date of November 1st, 2026. To split your payment, please use the code SPLITPAYMENT in the coupon code field during checkout - This will show a 50% "discount" when you check out, but please note that this is not a true discount and you will be invoiced and must pay the remaining amount by 11/1/26.

  • Paying with GEFSC Club Credit: Please reach out to Grace Myer for a discount code that will allow you to pay with your club credit.

  • Refunds: No refunds will be available once the registration deadline has passed.

  • Multiple Skaters in Family: For those registering multiple skaters, please complete a separate registration/check out for each skater, unless the additional family members are only participating in the Family Number.

  • Volunteer Requirement: A show takes many hands to run smoothly! Each family will be part of a volunteer committee. There are many different ways to contribute - We understand that everyone's skills and schedules vary!


Resources for More Information & Questions:


Required for All Show Participants: Primary Numbers


Primary Numbers:

By signing up for a Primary Number, you are signing up to participate in the show overall. Primary Numbers are your main show program and will be a solo, duet/trio, or group number with skaters around your same level, depending on your level eligibility. This cost includes your Primary Number participation and costume and your overall show participation.


Primary Number Practice Schedule

Primary Numbers will be assigned a 30-45 minute practice time on Saturdays in the 11 AM - 12:45 PM time frame. Saturday practices begin on October 17th and continue until the show. There will be no practice on November 7th. Soloists may learn their programs in private lessons. All show participants will also attend the 2 big rehearsals and 2 show performances as detailed below.

After registration has closed, the show director and coaches will meet to determine the best groupings of skaters and the best coaches and music for those numbers based on skaters' abilities and what will make the best possible show overall. Most skaters will be placed in a group with other skaters around their level. Skaters who can perform an axel jump or above will be considered for duets/trios or solos. More information by level available here (link chart).

  • Primary Numbers: We welcome our adult skaters to participate in the show! The Adult Number is our adults-only group number in the show - Most adult skaters will use this as their required primary number! For adults who meet the duet/trio or solo requirements, please reach out to Grace about your options.

  • Family Number: Each family must include at least 1 adult and 1 person who is signed up for a Primary Number. As an adult skater, you may be both, and are welcome to invite a significant other/parent/children/sibling to participate with you. Please review Family Number details below for more information.

  • Other Specialty Numbers: Adults who meet the eligibility requirements for any Specialty Number are welcome to participate, in addition to a required Primary Number.

Optional Add-On Numbers: Specialty Numbers


Specialty Numbers:

We are excited to offer several optional add-on numbers that skaters can join in addition to their Primary Number. If you're excited for a chance to shine in more than one place in the show, these are for you! Each number has a different practice schedule and different eligibility requirements to participate - Please review the details below.


Important Note for Skaters Age 11 & Younger

To help us provide younger skaters with adequate supervision and assistance changing during the show, while also complying with SkateSafe policies, all skaters age 11 & under who will need to change during the show will be required to purchase a specific nude-colored leotard to wear underneath their costumes. We will provide the link to purchase your leotard ($30-35 price range) to all skaters 11 & under who sign up for more than 1 show number (Primary + 1 or more Specialty).


This easy chart also lays out your options by skater level!

Chart: What Can I Participate In? (Link)


Opening Number (Eligibility: LEVEL Skating Skills Test + Perform a ? Jump)

Help us open the show! We will also be performing our opening number during the period break of a Thunderbolts game at the Ford Center on Sunday, November 22nd!


Skater Eligibility: Passed Preliminary Skating Skills Test + Can perform a solid flip jump from speed

Practice Schedule:  Saturdays 12:00-12:45 PM from 10/17 through 11/21 (possible additional practices if necessary)

Costumes: Provided

The Ensemble will perform a fun, up-beat large group number in the show! Some ensemble skaters may also be asked to be part of transitions or in the background of other numbers, as needed to tell our story!


Skater Eligibility: Passed Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test + Attend Tryouts

Practice Schedule:  Sundays 5:30-5:50 PM from 11/1 through 11/29

Costumes: Skaters will wear one of their other show costumes, or may also be asked to provide basic items from home (for example: black pants, winter coat, sweater, etc.)

We're excited to highlight our Aspire skaters! This is an optional number that you would sign up for in addition to your primary number.


Skater Eligibility: Skaters ages 3-17 who have participated in Aspire classes any time in 2026, OR have a GEFSC Aspire Membership, OR both. Qualifying Classes: Aim Higher with Aspire Clinic (January 2026), Saturday Aspire classes (Spring 2026), Aspire Summer Jumps & Spins (Summer 2026), Pre-Pre Skating Skills Class (Aug-Sep 2026), Upcoming Aspire Kickoff Clinic (10/15, must be registered), Upcoming Aspire Thursday classes (Starts 10/22, must be registered).

Practice Schedule:  Sundays 5:10-5:30 PM from 11/1 through 11/29

Costumes: Skaters will be asked to bring clothing items from home for this costume! Exact items will depend on the number theme, but examples include black pants, jeans, sweater, coats/hats/scarves, Christmas Eve attire.

Skate alongside Learn to Skate classmates from all levels! We are so proud of our LTS class skaters and want to give you a special time to shine in the show! This is an optional number that you would sign up for in addition to your primary number.


Skater Eligibility: Skaters ages 3-17 who have participated in Learn to Skate classes any time in 2026. Signing up for the next LTS session will also count (Fall 2 Session, starts on Tues. 10/20 and Thurs. 10/22).

Practice Schedule: Sundays 4:50-5:10 PM from 11/1 through 11/29

Costumes: Skaters will be asked to bring clothing items from home for this costume! Exact items will depend on the number theme, but examples include black pants, jeans, sweater, coats/hats/scarves, Christmas Eve attire.

Make a fun memory skating together in the show with family! The theme of this number will be celebrating Christmas together with family and community.


Participating families must include: 1 skater participating in a primary number AND 1 adult family member (covered by $55 registration cost)

Participating families may also include: Additional adult or child participants age 3 and up, who are not required to participate in a primary number ($25 per additional family member)


Required Skating Ability: All participants (adults and children) must be able to skate across the ice and stop unassisted (without using the wall, a skate aid, or holding someone's hand). This is for safety reasons, as assistance won't be available during the number. It is not required that you have taken lessons or have any special skating ability!

Practice Schedule: Sundays 4:30-4:50 PM from 11/1 through 11/29. Families will also attend the 2 big rehearsals and 2 show performances.

Costumes: Skaters will be asked to bring clothing items from home for this costume! Exact items may vary, but examples include black pants, jeans, sweater, coats/hats/scarves, Christmas Eve attire.

We had so much fun with the adult number the last two years, and can't wait to do it again this year! For skaters who don't currently live in Evansville, but could make it to some practices, dress rehearsal, and show night, please contact Grace about the possibility of participating with a "sub" for the practices you would miss.


Skater Eligibility: Age 18+

Required Skating Ability: All participants must be able to skate across the ice and stop unassisted (without using the wall, a skate aid, or holding someone's hand). This is for safety reasons, as assistance won't be available during the number.

Practice Schedule: Sundays 5:50-6:10 PM from 11/1 through 11/29

Costumes: TBD


If the Adult Specialty Number will be your primary number skating in the show, the cost is $125 - This covers your overall show participation. If you are signing up for a primary number and skating in the Adult number, you will pay the specialty number cost, since your overall participation is covered by the primary number.


Talk with Grace or your coach if you'd like help understanding the options and what is right for your skater!


Tryouts for Special Parts & Ensemble

Skaters (level) & Up | Saturday, October 3rd from 11:00-12:15


This year's theme lends itself to some special acting and skating parts throughout the show. Skaters who have passed the Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test can sign up to show off their skills for the panel of coaches on Saturday, October 3rd! This will assist the coaches in selecting skaters for specific roles that may involve: step-out solos, duets and trios, special roles within groups/duets/trios, special roles during transitions between numbers.


Tryout participants will also be cast in the ensemble, regardless of whether or not they receive another special part. Skaters attending tryouts should be willing and able to attend Sunday evening show practices.


Ensemble

Skaters who participate in tryouts will be cast in the ensemble, regardless of whether or not they receive another special part. The Ensemble will perform a fun, up-beat large group number in the show! Some ensemble skaters may also be asked to be part of transitions or in the background of other numbers, as needed to tell our story. Your Tryout Fee covers the cost of your tryout and the cost of participating in the ensemble. Ensemble practices will be during our Sunday evening ice time.

Participating skaters will receive a short music cut on Monday, September 28th and will make up their own program to this music to perform at the tryout that Saturday. In the interest of fairness, skaters may not request or receive help from coaches. If time allows, we may have skaters learn and perform a few 8 counts as a group. Skaters can wear normal practice clothes.

Schedule of Events


Monday, September 28 - Registration Deadline

Saturday, October 17 - Primary Number & Opening Number Practices Begin

Sunday, November 1 - Family, LTS, Aspire, Ensemble, Senior, and Adult Number Practices Begin

Sunday, November 22 - Opening Number Performance at Thunderbolts Game

Friday, December 4 - Run-Through Rehearsal 5-8 PM (All Show Participants)

Friday, December 11 - Dress Rehearsal 5-8 PM (All Show Participants)

Saturday, December 12 - Extra Practice 11:00-12:45, as needed for individual numbers

Sunday, December 13 - Show Performances at 2 PM and 6 PM (Skaters arrive by 1 and 5)

*You will receive a schedule with all of your practice & rehearsal dates and times prior to the first practice!

**Attendance at practices is crucial for a great performance! Please make every effort to attend EVERY practice. Skaters may miss a maximum of 2 practices. If your skater may miss more than 2 practices or may miss either rehearsal day, please discuss with Grace before signing up.


Additional Options

1. Show T-Shirt - $18

2. Good Luck/Skater Support Ads - Write a message for your skater to be included in our digital show program!

  • Small  (1/8 page) - $15

  • Medium (1/4 page) -  $20

  • Large (1/2 page) - $30

3. Business Ads/Sponsorships - Half page ad in digital program ($50). Additional opportunities available - Please contact us for more information.


Checkout Tips


Before proceeding to checkout, be prepared with the following information:

  • Dates you/your child will miss practice (2 or less)

  • Their current skating level/Highest test passed

  • If paying with GEFSC Club Credit, coupon code from Grace

  • If paying in 2 installments, see details and coupon code in "Payment Plan Options" at top of page

  • If registering multiple Primary Number skaters, please complete 2 separate registrations


The Christmas Show has become a highlight of the skating season, and we hope you will join us to be part of a great show this year! With any questions, please email learntoskate@gefsc.com or talk with Grace Myer. Thank you!

Classes

  • Primary Number

    Standard show registration for 1 Primary Number. Primary Number will be a group number, duet, trio, solo, or step out solo as assigned by the show directors & GEFSC coaches based on skaters' levels and other factors to create the best possible show overall.

    $160.00

    +$4.00 ticket service fee

  • Opening Number

    Open the show with us! For skaters passed Preliminary Skating Skills test.

    $75.00

    +$1.88 ticket service fee

  • Tryouts/Ensemble

    For skaters passed pre-preliminary skating skills test. See registration page for more details. Skaters must also sign up for a Primary Number to be eligible.

    $20.00

    +$0.50 ticket service fee

  • Aspire Specialty Number

    Specialty Group Number skaters who have participate in Aspire in 2026 or have a GEFSC Aspire Membership. Skaters must also sign up for a Primary Number to be eligible for any Specialty Numbers (Adults can use the Adult Number as their primary).

    $55.00

    +$1.38 ticket service fee

  • Learn to Skate SpecialtyNumber

    Specialty Group Number for skaters who have participated in Tuesday night LTS classes in 2026 (or are signed up for next session). Skaters must also sign up for a Primary Number to be eligible for any Specialty Numbers.

    $55.00

    +$1.38 ticket service fee

  • Family Specialty Number

    Includes ONE skater plus ONE adult family member. Please see registration page for full details.

    $55.00

    +$1.38 ticket service fee

  • Family Specialty- Add'l Person

    One additional skater or adult family member to participate in the Family Specialty Group Number. Please see registration page for full details.

    $25.00

    +$0.63 ticket service fee

  • Adult Specialty - Primary

    Specialty Group Number for skaters age 18+. This is for skaters using this as their primary number.

    $125.00

    +$3.13 ticket service fee

  • Adult Specialty - Add-on

    Specialty Group Number for skaters age 18+. This is for skaters who are also signing up for a primary number (axel+) and are adding on the adult number.

    $55.00

    +$1.38 ticket service fee

  • Show T-Shirt

    Short sleeve show t-shirt. Skaters will wear to Run-Through Rehearsal. Please enter size(s) when checking out.

    $18.00

    +$0.45 ticket service fee

  • Good Luck Ad - Small

    Good Luck/Skater Support Ads - Write a message for your skater to be included in our digital show program!

    $15.00

    +$0.38 ticket service fee

  • Good Luck Ad - Medium

    Good Luck/Skater Support Ads - Write a message for your skater to be included in our digital show program!

    $20.00

    +$0.50 ticket service fee

  • Good Luck Ad - Large

    Good Luck/Skater Support Ads - Write a message for your skater to be included in our digital show program!

    $30.00

    +$0.75 ticket service fee

  • Business Ad

    Half page business ad in show's digital program. Business will also receive a shoutout when thanking show sponsors.

    $50.00

    +$1.25 ticket service fee

Total

$0.00

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