Always Champions Frozen 5K
Thursday, August 21st | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tenley E. Albright Performance Center
As part of the Always Champions campaign, The Skating Club of Boston is proud to host the Always Champions Frozen 5K, a community event dedicated to honoring the twenty eight U.S. Figure Skating members lost on January 29, 2025, including the six cherished members of the Club community.
Taking place on Thursday, August 21st, the Always Champions Frozen 5K brings skaters, supporters, skating clubs, and families together in celebration of the lives and legacies of Evgenia, Vadim, Christine, Spencer, Jin, and Jinna. All proceeds from the event support the creation of permanent memorials and scholarships that will benefit future generations of skaters. It’s a meaningful way to remember, reflect, and ensure that these remarkable individuals are Always Champions.
To learn more about the Always Champions campaign, please click here.
Get Involved
There are several meaningful ways to participate in the Always Champions Frozen 5K. Whether you choose to take the ice, support an individual or team, or join the off-ice 5K on the mezzanine, your participation directly contributes to the success of the Always Champions campaign. Scroll down to learn more about how you can take part. If you’d like to make a direct gift to the Always Champions campaign, without crediting a specific individual or team, click here.
Leaderboard and Goal Tracker
Instructions to Create or Join a Team
Team member fundraising is also known as “peer-to-peer fundraising.” After you sign up, you can create your own page with a personal link to share, and any donations made through it will automatically count toward your total. If someone donates without using your link, they can still choose to credit you- it just takes an extra step.
- Head to the Frozen 5K Campaign Page
Start by visiting the main campaign page where all the action begins. - Scroll to the “Team Members” Section
You’ll find this part of the page a little further down. This is where you’ll join the fun and become a fundraiser. - Click “Fundraise”
This button lets you start setting up your own fundraising profile. It only takes a few minutes! - Create Your Fundraiser Profile
- Add your name, set a fundraising goal, and personalize your page. A few recommendations:
- Add a photo! It makes your page feel more personal and helps boost support from friends and family.
- Include a personal story! Write why the Always Champions campaign matters to you. It’s a powerful way to show people why you’re fundraising. Note this field will auto populate with a default story.
- Add your name, set a fundraising goal, and personalize your page. A few recommendations:
- Choose One of Two Options
- Join a Team
If a team has already been created that you’d like to be part of, just search for the team name and join in! - Create a Team
Want to rally your own group of friends, family, or fellow skaters? Start your own team and invite others to join your cause.
- Join a Team
- Register for the 5K
To officially activate your fundraiser, you’ll need to purchase a registration ticket. This ticket confirms your participation and is required. Good news- it also counts toward your fundraising goal!
Off-Ice 5K
Want to take part in the Always Champions Frozen 5K, but prefer to stay off the ice? No problem! Alongside the on-ice 5K, we’re hosting an off-ice 5K on the mezzanine level of the Tenley E. Albright Performance Center. You can still create a team, fundraise, and be part of the fun- just without the skates. When registering, be sure to select “Off-Ice Frozen 5K Registration”.
Incentives
As of July 1, 2025
Top Team Gets:
A one-hour, private ice rental in the rink of your choice.
Date and time subject to approval by The Skating Club of Boston.
Top Team Member (as of August 1) Gets:
A soloist spot in the 2025 Summer Sizzler.
Length of solo and music selection subject to approval by U.S. Figure Skating and The Skating Club of Boston.
Top Corporate Donation Gets:
A $1,000 credit towards their hospitality bill for an event.
Fundraising Tips and Tricks for Your Frozen 5K
Sponsor Per Lap
28 laps = 5K! Ask friends and family to pledge a donation per lap. At $25/lap, you’ll raise $700 by the finish line!
Sponsor Your Time
Challenge yourself with a time goal by turning your pace into a fundraising motivator! Example: “If I raise $1,000, I’ll complete the 5K in under 10 minutes.”
Match Donations
Encourage a friend, family member, or local business to match donations up to a certain amount! It instantly doubles the impact of every gift.
Incentives for Supporters
Offer small rewards to supporters. Social media shout-outs, handwritten thank-you notes, or short custom on-ice videos.
Harness the Power of your Non-Skating Community
You don’t have to skate to help! Ask friends, family, teachers, or neighbors to support your fundraising. They can donate, share your page, or even help you come up with fun ideas!
Do A Challenge
Get people excited by promising something silly or unexpected when you hit a goal. Like wearing an old costume for the day, doing a dance mid-rink, or posting a blooper reel.
