Memorial Trophy 2025 Competition Guide

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.

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You must also check in with the Ice Monitor at the ice entrance as soon as you arrive. 

 

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 results are available. Celebrate the hard work and achievements of all skaters!  A professional photographer will not be taking award photos.  Feel free to take pictures of your skaters as they receive their medals!

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6. Photography & Video Recording
MKT Photography is the official photographer and videographer for the event.  Please visit the MKT Photography 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.

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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.

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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 (May 8–11):
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. Entrance / Exits

Please avoid using the doors on the far side of the rink next to the zamboni that exit to the area between Target and the Cheesecake during the competition.

 

Instead, use the doors to The Square and the fireplace area to access the rink. You can also walk through the mall to get to the rink.

 

11. Parking

Friday afternoons and Saturdays can be some of the busiest times at the Memorial City Mall. Please be sure to leave ample time to park and walk to the rink as you may need to park farther than normal from the rink.

 

12. Restricted Areas: Party Room and Locker Room 4

The party room and locker room 4 have restricted access during the competition and are reserved for officials and coaches respectively.