Ice Chips Form

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Girls & Ladies Sizing Chart

Girls & Ladies Sizing Chart

Participation & Costume Fees

All registrants (whether participating in a Group Production Number, the Bostonians, the Adult Number, or the Ice Chips Opening Number), will incur an initial NON-REFUNDABLE show registration fee of $205. This fee includes the cost of one costume, one digital downloadable video of the show, and one Ice Chips program book. The fee for each additional costume will be $65. Fees will be billed to members' Club accounts in January 2020. There will be NO refunds after the application deadline.

Group Production Numbers

• All skaters are invited to be in a group production number based on their freestyle level for the 2019-2020 season, and the Ice Chips Committee will place you in the appropriate group number in accordance with the following rules. Please note that all USFS test levels and competition entries will be checked to ensure that skaters have listed their categories correctly.
• Skaters who COMPETED Juvenile through Senior will skate in the group production number at the level in which they competed at the 2020 New England Regional Singles Challenge.
• Juvenile through Senior level freestyle skaters who did NOT COMPETE at the 2020 New England Regional Singles Challenge will skate at their USFS test level as of October 31, 2019.
• Skaters at the No Test through Pre-Juvenile levels will skate at their USFS test level as of October 31, 2019.
• Dance and Pairs skaters who do NOT have a freestyle level will be skate in a group production number based on an individual basis according to their level of expertise in the discretion of the Head Choreographer.
• Pre-requisite for skating in the Opening Number: Skater must skate in a Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice or Senior Group Production Number and are thus then required to participate in the Opening Number. Skaters may not choose to do one or the other.
• Pre-requisite for skating in the NE Competitors Number: Skater must skate in a Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice or Senior Group Production Number.

Line Captains assist the Creative Team consisting of the Creative Producer, Show Director and Choreographers at rehearsals. They will learn the choreography in advance of the cast and assist with teaching the choreography, reinforcing choreography, playing music, taking attendance and answering questions.

Rehearsals for Line Captains will be held on 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26 from 11 am - 1 pm.

Line Captains MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OLD AND JUVENILE TO SENIOR LEVEL, hardworking, responsible, motivated, reliable and dedicated individuals seeking further opportunities with the professional ice show industry.

Line Captains will be chosen by the show's Creative Team and will be notified separately. Every effort will be made to accommodate requested rehearsal days however it may not be possible in all cases.

Ice Chips Participation Rules & Guidelines

The Skating Club of Boston was one of the first clubs to produce an ice show or “carnival” starting in 1912, which continues as the longest-running ice show in the world. All Club members are invited to be involved in the show either as a skater or volunteer. The goal of the production is to provide the membership with an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and creativity in a show environment and club experience that brings together Club members, whether they are old or young, competitive or recreational skaters.

Ice Chips Soloist Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration for a solo, skaters must be members in good standing of The Skating Club of Boston and must represent the Club when competing at U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competitions. Club participants qualify for solos based on their placements in qualifying U.S. Figure Skating and International competitions held in the current competitive season.

1. The following participants qualify for “Featured Solos” of unlimited duration:
   1. Invited guest performers.
2. The following participants qualify for “Featured Solos” of a duration not to exceed two and one-half (2 ½ ) minutes:
   1. Medalists at the 2020 U.S. Figure Skating Championships;
   2. Those who place in the top 15 in certain ISU sponsored Events (Worlds, Four Continents, World Junior Championships, Senior and Junior Grand Prix events, and Senior B's).
3. The following participants qualify for “Solos” of a duration not to exceed two (2) minutes:
   1. Novice through Senior medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Sectional Singles Final.
4. The following participants qualify for “Group Solos Cleared Ice Solos” to music selected and choreographed by the Creative Team:
   1. Medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile and Intermediate Eastern Sectional Singles Final, the U.S. Ice Dance Final or the U.S. Pairs Final.
5. The following participants qualify for “Step Outs” to music selected and choreographed by the Creative Team:
   1. Medalists at the New England Regional Singles Challenge and the Eastern Sectional Ice Dance/Pairs Challenge
   2. All U.S. Figure Skating New England Regional Singles Challenge competitors qualify for a spotlight in the “New England Competitors” group number and must attend rehearsals at the Club’s home rink.
• Note:
  • Club soloists must participate in all Ice Chips shows in which they are cast and must attend the technical rehearsal on the Friday before the show weekend. Qualifying soloists in categories 5 and 6 must also participate in a group production number.
  • Soloists and teams are required to bring complete numbers formatted for a show production in front of an audience with a back curtain.
  • The Ice Chips Committee may at any time make any changes to these rules necessary to accommodate show requirements, such as show theme or show length (which is planned to be approximately a 135-minute running time), including solo lengths and the casting of soloists in one, two or all of the three shows.
  • The right to participate in Ice Chips is determined by the type of membership held, as set forth in the Summary of Membership Rights & Obligations. Featured guest skaters to perform in Ice Chips are invited by the Ice Chips Committee.
1. I have read and agree to the Ice Chips Terms & Conditions*
   • Yes

The Skating Club of Boston's productions are heavily reliant on volunteer involvement. The Club takes pride in its productions, which are the result of teamwork and involvement of members covering a broad range of interests and talents. Please give serious consideration to joining the team and helping with this year's Ice Chips production. If at least one individual from each family were to volunteer some time it will make light work for all. In the not too distant future a request will go out to the membership for Ice Chips 2020 volunteers.

Participation in The Skating Club of Boston's shows is a privilege granted according to membership category. The undersigned show participant or guardian of participant, agrees that he/she shall conduct him/herself in a respectful and responsible manner with the Producer, Director, Choreographers, Club Management, volunteers and all other cast members, and promises to be an upstanding representative of The Skating Club of Boston during the entire event process.

Participant acknowledges that he/she is required to attend all rehearsals. In the event of an emergency, please notify ice.chips@scboston.org to report your absence. Attendance at the Technical and Dress rehearsals, as well as Ice Chips Rehearsals is absolutely mandatory, including:

1. Photo Day (3/1)
2. Full Run-Through (3/29)
3. Full Dress Rehearsal (4/5)
4. Full Technical Rehearsal (4/10)
5. All show performances are absolutely mandatory

Participants must be fully compliant with costumes, tights, makeup and hair requirements at all Dress Rehearsals, Technical Rehearsals and Show Performances.

Show participants not in compliance with the above may be denied the opportunity to participate.

Release is required for all participants in The Skating Club of Boston's shows.

I hereby give permission for this information and relevant media to be used by The Skating Club of Boston for the express purpose of publicizing The Skating Club of Boston and its productions.

Additionally, reporting of local newspaper and school information is optional but encouraged.

The Publicity Committee will prepare press release and photos to be used for local media outlets to promote the show.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any skating or related activities at The Skating Club of Boston or elsewhere sponsored by The Skating Club of Boston, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless The Skating Club of Boston, its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise.

I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I also knowledge this contract is binding for the entirety of the season and there will be no refunds or reductions in cost for skaters who retire, relocate or suffer injury preventing them from using any contracted ice sessions. The signatory of this application agrees to pay all contracted ice costs for the entire season and is responsible for any costs incurred by the Club in collecting any delinquent amounts, as well the payment of late fees and interest charges.

OR, For Participants of Minority Age (under the age of 18 at the time of registration)This certifies that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of the Releasees, and, for myself, with my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, even if arising from their negligence. I also acknowledge this contract is binding for the entirety of the season and there will be no refunds or reductions in cost for skaters who retire, relocate or suffer injury preventing them from using any contracted ice sessions. The signatory of this application agrees to pay all contracted ice costs for the entire season and is responsible for any costs incurred by the Club in collecting any delinquent amounts, as well the payment of late fees and interest charges.

Important! Upon form submission, an email notification listing all entries will be sent to the email address entered on this form. If an email is NOT RECEIVED, it could indicate a submission error. Please email ice.chips@scboston.org if you do not receive an email notification.

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