Theater On Ice 2025-26 Team Information 

SD Stars - Team Skating

General Information: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 TOI Registration DUE 
Theater On Ice (TOI) is the combination of skating, dance, and theater into one competitive sport designed to enhance skaters’ rhythm, presentation, and collaboration skills. TOI also includes aspects of singles, pairs, and synchronized skating. 

As a member of the Theater On Ice Team, the SD Stars skaters will participate because they love the sport of figure skating, want to continue to grow their skills, and desire the benefits that come with skating on a team. 

The Theater On Ice Team will have the unique opportunity to potentially compete in different types of events at competitions with the primary goal of challenging and inspire the athletes to perform and improve their individual skills.

Theater On Ice Team Commitment:
The SD Stars practice at the Scheels IcePlex located in Sioux Falls, SD. Additionally, the SD Stars will compete in 3 competitions and 2 show performances throughout the duration of the season. SD Stars skaters may make appearances on occasion, performing at a Sioux Falls Stampede and/or Augustana Vikings game both for practice as well as to raise money for the team. Team members will commit a minimum of 30 minutes a week to the team. 

Eligibility:
The unity and camaraderie of our team and club are of the highest importance, the ability to work well with others is a necessity. 

Skaters will sign up for TOI and will be coached on how to perform as one large group with all ability levels to be performed at shows and hockey games, as well as separated into groups based on level and ability.  Our hope this year is to separate into two or three different teams that compete in either Team Compulsory and/or Ensemble events at the ISI competitions listed below.  

Skaters in teams that will compete in team compulsory will be assigned 1 - 2 elements to master to aid their team’s performance and ability to move up or flex skaters throughout a program.  

The emphasis remains on building individual skating skills, performing skills while also promoting teamwork, building leadership skills and growing friendships.  

All Skaters Free Skate 1 (ISI Freestyle 1) and above are welcome to enroll.

 All SD Stars skaters must hold both ISI and USFS memberships.

 

Practice Schedule:

Practice will take place weekly on Thursday evenings.

The season will run September-April, concluding with the SFFSC Annual Spring Show.

The practice schedule is as follows:

●        Thursday evenings September 11, 2025 - April 30, 2026

●        On Ice Practice: 7:00-7:30 PM weekly

Mandatory Team Performances:

●        Fall Festival in New Ulm, MN [November 22-23, 2025] (Tentative)

●        Frosty Blades in Blaine, MN [February 6-8, 2026] (Tentative)

●        ISI Challenge Cup Sioux Falls, SD [March 20-22, 2026]

●        SFFSC Annual Spring Show [May 2, 2025]

Other Team Performances:

●        SFFSC Winter Wonder Show [December 21, 2025]

●        Stampede Game Intermission Performance [TBD]

●        Augustana Hockey Intermission Performance [TBD]

 

Attendance:

TOI is a team sport that requires every team member to know their part and perform as part of a team.  If one skater cannot practice their part, the rest of the team pays the price. On-time attendance at all practices is critical for safety considerations and so that each athlete properly develops and has the opportunity to learn their team responsibilities.

 SFFSC encourages the importance of teamwork, team building, and practice for safety and athlete development.  While SFFSC encourages athlete participation in other sports and extracurricular activities, please understand that by joining our program, you have made a commitment to the Theater on Ice team. 

 The Attendance Policy is as follows:

●        1-week prior approval for all planned absences. More notice is appreciated.

●        Skaters are expected to be on time (on time is at least 5 minutes early ready to go!). The expectation is athletes will be on time for practice and participate in pre-practice warm-ups, etc.

Coaches will address excused absences and playing time accordingly.  When a skater knows that he/she is going to be absent or late, he/she has the responsibility to notify their coach in advance, otherwise, it will be treated as an unexcused absence. Also, Coaches understand that occasional school conflicts arise, and we prioritize academics first. However, we also expect skaters to use good time management skills to complete schoolwork and attend practice.

 

Expenses:

The cost to participate in this program is $750.00 per skater for the season.

Payment options include monthly payments of $93.75 OR paid in full for a 10% discount ($675.00).

Cost breakdown found below. 

If after signing the commitment agreement, a skater chooses to not honor their commitment to finish the season, they will be dismissed from the program, and are required to continue to make payments based on the signed commitment agreement. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 [TOI Registration Opens]

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 [TOI Registration DUE DATE] 

Thursday, September 11, 2025 [Theater Kick Off - First Practice] AND [TOI Info Meeting]

•    Info Meeting 6:00-6:30 PM
•    Off Ice from 6:30-7:00 PM
•     On Ice from 7:00-7:30 PM

 

2024-25 TOI Cost Breakdown:
The cost to participate in the Theater On Ice Program for the 2024-25 season is $750.00 per skater for the season. Payment options include monthly payments of $93.75 OR paid in full for a 10% discount ($675.00)

The cost of registration includes:

●        All ice time utilized for practice (8 months)

●        All coaches fees

●        All coaches travel fees

●        Costumes and Props

●        Registrations for 3 local competitions

●        Performance in the Winter Wonder Show 2025

●        Performance in the 2026 Annual Spring Show

●        TOI Team Jacket  

 Not included:

●        Skater travel (gas, food, hotel) to competition and events

●        Makeup

●        Tights

 Optional Extras Not included:

●        SD Stars Spiritwear *This is a fundraiser for the team*

 Total Cost to Join: $750.00 per skater

 Pay in Full at time of registration for a 10% discount: $675.00

 8 Monthly Installments: $93.75 per month

●        paid on the 5th of each month with first payment received at the time of enrollment

●        Payment Schedule: [8 payments: (1) at check out, (2) 10/5/25, (3) 11/5/25, (4) 12/5/25, (5) 1/5/26, (6) 2/5/26, (7) 3/5/26, (8) 4/5/26]

Fundraising Options and Events:
Our goal is to make Theater on Ice an option for all skaters. We understand that this is an additional cost to what families already spend to keep their skater on the ice and advancing, we do our best to keep this program affordable and find ways to raise money to reduce costs. 

●        Scrip (RaiseRight) Program

●        Stampede Performance Night

●        Scheels IcePlex Sponsored Open Skates

●        SD Stars Spiritwear Annual Order

●        Team event night *Pending*

Additionally, the SD Stars are always looking for a couple of team sponsors willing to sponsor the team to help with essential expenses. If you know of anyone or business that would be interested in sponsoring the SD Stars, please reach out to Coach Raegan or Coach Riley. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at TOI@sffsc.com