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Figure Skating Competition Checklist (to-do + packing)

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Be ready. Don't stress about forgetting something... Below are my figure skating competition checklists to make sure:

  • You do all that is required before and during the event,
  • You pack everything you may need,
  • You make memories and celebrate!

They can also be downloaded further down in the article.

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Table of Contents
Figure Skating Competition Checklist
Packing list for figure Skating competition
Download the checklist
Recording results and collecting memories
Celebrate the experience and the result

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Figure Skating Competition Checklist

Before I share all the things you should pack, so that you don't forget anything, below are all the things you should do, before, during and at the end of the competition

Registration Checklist

  • Check requirements (level...) 
  • Register for competition*
  • Fill in forms*
  • Pay fees
  • Discuss travel with coach
  • Make travel arrangements

Weeks leading to competition

  • Check website to collect event numbers + times
  • Notify school of days off
  • Practice with outfit
  • Practice with hairstyle
  • Get blades sharpened (but not too close to the competition)
  • Polish skates
  • Get direction to ice rink(s)  
  • Pack (see packing list in next section)
Figure skating competition packing checklist

On arrival

  • Arrive at least 1h before
  • Go to check in
  • Hand in music tracks
  • Find changing room(s)
  • Understand layout of rink(s)
  • Find result boards

During the competition and at the end

  • HAVE FUN!!!!
  • Cheer all the skaters
  • Take pictures and videos
  • Get music back*
  • Get copy of result sheet*
  • Take notes of things missing you may want to take during another competition
  • Make sure you list all that went well
  • Celebrate! See further down for celebration ideas

* in some countries / states / competitions, this can be handled by the coach.


Packing list for figure Skating competition

Equipment

  • Labeled skate bag
  • 2 skates
  • Blade soakers
  • Dry cloth / towel for the blades
  • Skate guards
  • Music copies x2
  • Warm up equipment (rope, mat...)
Luggage Figure Skating girl purple pink monogram

See collection of luggage for girl figure skaters to personalize 

Ice skating keychain ice skates Gold icicle

See collection of keychains and luggage tags for skaters to personalize

Ice skate towel figure skates blue

See my collection of blade towels to personalize

Clothes

  • Practice outfits (if practice time)
  • Event costumes
  • Competition tights
  • Replacement tights
  • Clear straps for bras
  • Team / club jacket
  • Warm up clothes
  • Gloves for warm-up
  • Running shoes
  • Everyday clothes

See my 5 style suggestions for practice outfits

Check out the best figure skating tights

Figure Skating T-shirt Best feeling black pink

See my collection of figure skating clothes to personalize (for girl skaters)

Hair & Make-up

  • Make-up kit
  • Make-up remover
  • Brush / comb
  • Hair ties
  • Bobby pins...
  • Hair spray
  • Hairstyle elements
  • Medications
  • Cotton balls

Get make-up kit

Get make up and toiletry organizer bag

Mirror for figure skater makeup star frozen blue

See collection of mirrors to personalize

Various

  • Water bottle
  • Non messy snacks 
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Copy of all documents
  • Proof of age (e.g. report card)
  • Tissues
  • Tampons / Pads
  • Something to keep busy while waiting (book, games...)
Ice skating water bottle figure skates red

See my collection of water bottles to personalize

Emergency

  • Replacement laces (why do they always break during competition?)
  • Screws & screwdriver for blades
  • Band-Aids
  • Blister packs
  • Safety pins
  • Needle & Thread
  • Transparent nail polish (for tights)

Buy replacement laces

Buy transparent nail polish

Buy blister packs

Parents - what to bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Seat cushion
  • Snacks
  • Camera (flash off)
  • Extra batteries / memory cards
  • Medical insurance info
  • Road assistance info
Ice rink seat cushion - Figure skating mom
Get seat cushion

Seat cushions

Get a Neck warmer


Download the checklist

The 2 checklists above are available for free download so that you can print for personal use:

  • Click here to Download the US letter size
  • Click here to Download the A4 size

Recording results and collecting memories

Make sure to make many memories:

  • Spend time with other skaters
  • Cheer other skaters
  • Take pictures (costumes, hairdo, podium, friends, rink...)
  • Listen to the musics and take note of those you like
  • Learn from watching other skaters

Record your memories in a diary or notebook:

Get the journal

Get the journal

Get the journal

See the figure skating journal collection

Or record you result and progress in the Figure skating training journal:

Figure Skating Training journal Ad 1a
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Celebrate the experience and the result

Whatever the result, make sure you take the time to celebrate.

  • List all that was great in the performance - good skill, good energy, great smile...
  • List all that the skater was grateful for during the competition - seeing friends, enjoying a program, cheering... 
  • Enjoy a delicious cake with friends and family
  • Have a party
  • Plant a sign in the yard!
Figure skating success congratulation gold Yard Sign
Personalize the Yard Sign
Figure skating success congratulation gold cake topper
Personalize the cake topper
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Ice skating notebook figure skate rainbow black
Phone case Figure skating girl gold icicle
Ice skate Necklace figure skater red silver
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