“A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES” Ice Carnival
The Oshawa Skating Club is hosting our Ice Show/Carnival. We invite all of our registered skaters to participate. Registered skaters include: PreCanSkate to StarSkaters. This is an opportunity for skaters to showcase the skills they’ve learnt/perfected over the last year. The Carnival will be at Delpark Homes Centre on pad 1.
Our Carnival theme this year is “A Night at the Movies.” It will take place Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Dress rehearsal will be at 6:00pm on Friday, April 4th, 2025. PreCanSkaters will ONLY be in the afternoon show and will be given first priority for sales of tickets for the afternoon show.
Important Dates
December 23rd, 2024
StarSkate & Fall/Winter PreCan, CanSkate, PreStar Registration Due Date
January 26th, 2025
Tickets on sale, Well Wishes sales start, and Practice Schedule available
January 19th, 2025
PreCan, CanSkate, &PreStar Registration Due Date – Skaters Registered for Winter ONLY
January 19th, 2025
Qualification Deadline - Test/Badge passed end date
January 22nd, 2025
Receive groups and schedule for pictures and costume fittings
January 26th, 2025
Picture Day/Costume Fittings
March 23rd- April 3rd, 2025
Practices
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Dress Rehearsal 6:00pm-9:00pm-Small children can be signed out at intermission
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
SHOW DAY- 1:30PM and 6:30PM-Small children can be picked up at intermission
Carnival Policies
Skaters in PreStarSkate to GOLD Level MUST NOT be absent for more than 25% of practices
Solos – ALL Gold level skaters will be offered a solo this year. If your skater is not comfortable with a solo, please let us know. We can put them in a pair or trio whichever makes them comfortable.
The table below breaks down the show numbers each level will participate in:
Gold Level Skaters
-opening, 1 half group number, a feature or solo and closing (total 4 numbers)
Silver Level Skaters
-opening, 1 full group number, 1 half group number, and feature (total 4 numbers)
Bronze Level Skaters
-1 full group number, 1 half group number, a smaller group (total 3 numbers)
PreStarSkate
-1 half group number
CanSkate
-1 number
PreCanSkate
-1 number
Registration Information-
Contact Information
Skater’s Test or Badge Level - Ask your Coach or the club rep at the CanSkate Table
Skater’s Measurements - Chest, Waist, Hips, and Girth
Parent Volunteer Availability-Volunteering at the show gives you free access to the show.
Food allergies, sensitivities, and medical conditions
Find the Paper registration here If you prefer paper, only return the last page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Costumes
Help find and/or make costumes
Sets
Help make and design the set and decorations
Line Convenors
Help skaters get dressed, tie skates, and getting them to and from the ice surface for their numbers
Ice Captains
Help the Line Convenors know when their line is to come to the ice surface, helping skaters on and off the ice
Security
Ensuring the safety of our skaters and the patrons
Set up
Available at 9am on Show Day to set up the ice, vendors, and change rooms
Tear Down
Staying after the show to clean up
Fan Experience
Event programs/raffles at the show
Fundraising/Marketing
Help raise money for our show, selling advertising spots for the event program, and finding sponsors
Advertising
Make posters, help with programs, and distribute posters/flyers
If you have any questions, please contact Mandy at events@oshawaskating.com
We look forward to a fun event with all our Oshawa Skating Club members.
See you at the rink!
Carnival Committee 2024-2025
