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Memorial Trophy 2026

Here’s some important information for competition!

 

Registration

Registration is closed.

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Date and Location

Dates: May 7-10, 2026

Location: Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center

Address: 16225 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

 

Questions

General inquires: MemorialTrophyChair@gmail.com

Practice ice inquiries: MTPracticeIce@gmail.com

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Updates

Always be sure to check the competition announcement in EMS.

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This page will be updated with the schedule, live results link, volunteer sign up, hospitality donation info, a rink map, and more as we get closer to the competition date.

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We will also send competition specific communications to skaters and parents via email.

Live Results

View the starting order and results for each event here: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2026/36706/index.asp​

Volunteer

The competition is run ENTIRELY by volunteers and would not be possible without the help of our amazing members. We are asking for everyone, whether you are competing or not, to volunteer for one shift at the competition. Many hands make light work and we know we can make this happen! We’ll show you everything you need to know—it only takes 5 minutes to learn!

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Signups:

Set-up & Take Down (Not Stage Building)
Hospitality (Officials Room & Coaches Room)

Practice Ice Monitor

Registration - Check-In Desk

Music - Relief

Ice Monitor - Event

Runners

Awards

Sweeper (In Skates)

 

Monetary donations

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/2026-memorial-trophy-hospitality

 

We’re collecting monetary donations to provide hospitality at Sugar Land.

Every dollar helps us create a welcoming, first-class experience for our officials—and a successful competition for our skaters.

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Apple Pay, Credit or debit card, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, US bank (ACH):     https://givebutter.com/2026-memorial-trophy-hospitality

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Questions

Email memorialtrophychair@gmail.com with any questions and I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend. Thank you for your support!

Competition Announcement

The announcement contains important information about competition events, protocols, policies, deadlines, how-to's, and more. The official announcement can be found in EMS for Memorial Trophy.

Tentative timeline

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Timeline is subject to change.

Practice Ice Sales & Sign-Up

Skaters use practice ice sessions to work on specific elements, programs, or to familiarize themselves with ice conditions. â€‹

 

Pre-Purchase

Practice ice credits may be purchased after participants complete their event registration, via the EMS Competition Portal.  Skaters who purchase credits during the pre-purchase period will be able to select sessions during the selection period, after the schedule has been completed and posted.

 

Pre-Purchase Selection

After the close of entries and shortly after the competition schedule is published, skaters will receive an email with notice of the practice ice schedule and the date/time when pre-purchased credits can be scheduled via EMS.

Open Sales

Following the close of pre-purchase selection window, skaters will be able to purchase 

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Details

  • Practice ice sessions will be 20 minutes in length.

  • There are no refunds for practice ice sessions, even if not used.

  • Sessions may be designated by level and discipline if entries warrant.

  • Skaters may run their full program during Practice Ice; however, no music will be played.

  • Props are not allowed on practice ice sessions. 

 
Eligibility & Scheduling

The system will only allow skaters to choose sessions for which they are eligible by level. â€‹â€‹Availability is limited and sessions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Questions

If you have questions or issues, please email MTPracticeIce@gmail.com email as soon as possible, esp before the deadlines above. We will do out best to accommodate requests.

Hotel

Changing Areas / Locker Rooms

Skaters should come to the rink dressed in costume, with hair and makeup, ready to compete. Locker rooms or other changing facilities will not be provided for skaters.

Know Before You Go

Medical Registry and Waivers.  Please sign into the Memorial Trophy EMS event and check your compliance page is ✅.  Skaters, coaches and volunteers* must complete waivers, medical registry and emergency contact information.  This is needed to get your credentials!

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Registration/Check-in Desk.  The desk will be in the Main Lobby as you enter the Sugar Land facility.  Please check-in and pick up your credential. Check-in is important because when skaters are missing, we look in the system to see if the skater has physically checked in and should be onsite.  Arriving 1 hour before your event is recommended.

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Practice Ice.  Check your schedule as practice ice can be on Rink A or Rink B.  You can make changes to PI in EMS. (There will not be a practice ice desk.)

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Schedule.  Check the mobile EMS Schedule to ensure you know where to be.  When changes are made by the chief referee leading up to the event (due to withdrawals), the updated schedule will be live in EMS.

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Ice Monitor.  Remember to check in with the Ice Monitor when you arrive.  All events will be on Rink B.  Find out if the event is running early, on-time, or late so you are not surprised.  Be around the ice monitor prior to your warm-up group so the ice monitor can communicate to the referee your "group is ready".

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Event Run-time. Events will start on time after each ice resurface and then can run as much as 15 minutes ahead of schedule between ice resurfaces.  If the referee plans to start an event early and skaters have not checked in, the ice monitor will do a call for the skater.  The skater will have 5 minutes to show.

 

Awards.  Awards will be presented when the Results are official.  Skaters should grab their competitors and head to awards.  Friends & family can take podium pictures. (We will not have professional photos of awards.)

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Vendors.  Please visit our vendor tables:

  • MFSCH High School Team Fundraiser 

  • Texas A&M Figure Skating Merchandise

  • On-site Medal Engraving, Figure Skating Themed Personalized (engraved on-site) Stainless Steel Tumblers, Leatherette Luggage Tags, Leatherette Coasters, Leatherette Wallets, Leatherette Keychains, Leatherette Journals, Mother's Day Fresh Bouquet with Message Stake, Personalized Mom Puzzle Sign, Personalized Notepad Holder/Pen, Figure Skating Stickers

  • Squishies and anti-stress toys 

  • Parisi Speed School -  Off-Ice Strength and Training – Memorial Athletic Club

  • Unicorn Sportswear – Figure Skating Dresses, jewelry, scrunchies, etc.

  • MKT Photography.   Pre-order your action photo package now with a discount (ends before the competition begins). mkt-photography-pre-orders-2.square.site Photo galleries will be delivered within 10 days after the event.

Day of Competition​

1. Preparation

Competition Costume: Skaters should arrive dressed in their competition costume, including any applicable accessories, props, hair, and makeup.

  • ​Skates: There will be benches where skaters can take their skates on and off as needed.

  • Water and snacks: There are public water fountains at the rink. There are various restaurants within the mall and nearby.
     

2. Arrival Time & Schedule
Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled event. Events may start slightly early or late, so remain alert and keep track of announcements for any updates. 

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When less than 10 min remain before the scheduled start of your event, it is advised to stay close to the area of the ice entrance.

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3. Check-In
Upon arrival, check in at registration at the front desk to confirm your participation and get your athlete credential.

4. Stand Away from the Glass and Ice Entrances
Parents, please hand-off your skater to their coach before their event. 

No parents, legal guardians, or spectators are allowed to crowd or stand at rink doors. For the safety of all participants, we must keep this area clear so skaters can enter and exit the ice safely.

Do not lean on or stand at the glass of the ice rink—please stand back to maintain a clear walkway.

5. Events

Warm-Up: 

Skaters will have several minutes to warm up as a group before their event. Announcements will signal when to enter the ice, when 1 minute remains, and when it’s time to exit the ice.

 

Start Order:
The skate order determines the sequence in which skaters will perform. This can be found using the QR code at the rink on the LiveResults link. Please confirm your skate order by checking with the Ice Monitor rinkside. Be prepared and near the ice monitor/ice entry door when it’s your time to skate.

 

Half-Ice Events: 

Most events use the full ice sheet; however, some events use half the ice, where two skaters perform on opposite sides of the rink. Please speak to your coach for more detailed instructions.

In general, half-ice events proceed as follows after the group warm-up:

  • Orange cones will separate the sides.

  • Skaters will enter and proceed to their assigned side and starting position.

  • The announcer will indicate when skaters may begin.

  • After finishing, skaters should stop and wait until both are done.

  • The announcer will then cue skaters to exit the ice.
     

Awards Ceremony:
Awards will be presented after each event once official results are posted. Celebrate the hard work and achievements of all skaters! Feel free to take pictures of your skater as they receive their medals!​

6. Photography & Video Recording
We will have an the official photographer and videographer for the event.  You will be able to visit their table to purchase event photos and videos.
 
It is against U.S. Figure Skating policy to record anyone other than your own skater. Please refrain from recording other skaters.
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited as it can pose a safety risk to skaters and interfere with professional photos and videos. Please respect this rule for the safety and quality of the event.​​

7. Tossies / “Friends”
After a skater’s event, it’s tradition to give stuffed animals (“friends”). Please don’t throw gifts onto the ice due to the hockey net—feel free to hand them to your skater after the performance.

 

8. Support all skaters
Help us create a fun, supportive environment by cheering for all skaters. They’ve worked hard to perform in front of judges and an audience.​

9. Withdrawal

Before the Competition:
If you need to withdraw from the event, please email the competition chair at MemorialTrophyChair@gmail.com as soon as possible

 

During the Competition:
Inform your coach and the Ice Monitor immediately. If you’re unable to do so, your coach can notify them on your behalf.

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Letting us know you're withdrawing helps prevent delays because we won’t need to track down missing skaters.

10. Parking

There is free on-site parking. Please be sure to leave ample time to park.

Test Credit through IJS Protocol

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In accordance with Rules TR 3.00, 4.01 and 4.02, athletes may receive credit for meeting minimum scores at any competition held under the International Judge System (IJS). The athlete must “skate-up” to the event they are seeking test credit for, in addition to having already passed any prerequisites prior to the competition event. For more information see here.

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Events eligible:

  • Singles Free Skate: Open Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior and Adult Gold

  • Pairs Free Skate: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior

  • Free Dance: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior

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Minimum Technical scores for IJS Test Credit

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Register before competition:

 

Register day of event:

  • You may request test credit at the competition registration desk up to 4 hours before your event begins.

Payment:

  • A $25 fee applies per event.

  • Preferred payment method:  

    • Zelle: memorialfsch@gmail.com

    • In the comments section, please write: Memorial Trophy 2026 IJS Protocol Test Credit – [Name of Skater; Name of Event]

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Submitting Documents to Receive Test Credit

Submit your documents to your home club’s Test Chair, along with the appropriate payment and request
that the club record your test through the Members Only program, www.usfsaonline.org.


Each club may request this information in their preferred format. The important thing is that your club’s test chair obtains copies of documents and verification from your coach that it is authentic.
 

IMPORTANT:

  • Before you leave the competition, check your packet and be sure you have all of the correct documents. If you do not, please ask to speak with the Accountant to obtain them.

  • USFS only accepts protocol submissions for test credit within 14 days of the event.

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Are you a member of MFSCH? See here for further instructions on how to submit your protocol.

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