2026 Space Coast Open Championships

N ovember 14th and 15th, 2026

Registration due via E N tryeeze Deadline - September 25, 2026

Space coast iceplex

720 Roy Wall Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955

2021 - 2022.

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Eve N T date: N ovember 14th and 15th, 2026

Entry Deadline - September 25, 2026 @ 11:59pm or when full.

GE N ERAL I N FORMATIO N : Space Coast Iceplex Open Championships skating competition will be held at the Space Cost Iceplex on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th. Space Coast Iceplex is Olympic size single sheet facility. This is a United States Figure skating approved Compete USA Competition. The approvals will be posted on the official competition bulletin board. Questions regarding this competition should be directed to Stephanie Marcello - stephaniemscifsc@gmail.com and Lisa Cole - lacole72@gmail.com

The purpose of this competition is to promote a fun, introductory, competitive experience for the beginner skaters.

RULES: The competition will be conducted under the rules set forth by the US Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA 'Compete USA Competition Manual' program.

Entry Fees - The first event is $80.00

(Entry fees are per person, U.S. dollars)

Each additional event after that is $45.

E N TRY DEADLI N E:

September 25, 2026 @ 11:59 pm

LATE E N TRIES: Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Referee, and subject to a $25 late fee.

REFU N D POLICY: There will be no refunds given except for cancellation of event. There will be no medical refunds given.

EVE N T CHA N GE FEE: Please review your application closely with your coach to ensure you have entered the correct events, levels and all the other information. Once you registration is submitted, no changes will be made except those due to an error by the LOC. Any change to the registration or any other information because of an error on your application will result in a $25.00 fee per change. Changes to an entry or event will be at the discretion of LOC.

CHECK-I N : Day of competition check-in will be open 1 hour before the competition begins. A registration desk will be at the entrance (lobby) on the dates of the competition. Skaters will not be allowed to compete until they have checked in with the registration desk. All competitors must check in at the registration desk at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled event. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, an event may begin earlier than its scheduled time.

MUSIC: All Music will be uploaded via Entryeeze for this competition. Due date for music upload is October 25th, 2026. Failure to upload music by deadline will result in a $25 music fee. Failure to submit music by deadline will result in a $25 music fee. Coaches are encouraged to have a back up CDs at rink side or ready available on an electronic devise (iPhone/iPad).

AWARDS: All competitors will receive a medal. All awards will be given at appropriate time after competition; see official bulletin board day of competition. A podium will be available for group and individual photos. All events are final rounds.

COACHES: Coaches must check in at the registration desk upon arrival at the rink. All coaches must be U.S. Figure Skating and CER compliant to be will be allowed at the rink. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events, including practice sessions, rink ran freestyles or public sessions. Coaches who intend to attend rink ran freestyles and/or public sessions must contact skating director to get a permission: natalia@spacecoasticeplex.com prior to attending the event. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating and Compete USA events without compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating.

Missio N stateme N T

Compete USA is designed to promote a positive competition experience at the grassroots level and increased skating participation while generating enthusiasm. Compete USA competitions incorporate skills from Learn to Skate USA and U.S. Figure Skating into a competitive format that can be easily and successfully conducted by registered Learn to Skate USA programs and U.S. Figure Skating member clubs or inter clubs.

The competition is open to any skater is who is a current member of Learn to Skate USA or is a full member of U.S. Figure Skating.

Eligibility rules

The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current members of either Learn to Skate USA and/or those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be a current registered member of Learn to Skate USA or a full member of U.S. Figure Skating

Eligibility rules for participants

It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. It is an ethical violation for coaches to sandbag an event.

Choosing a competitive level that is right for your skater: It is the responsibility of the instructor, coach, or skating director to place the skater at the correct competitive level. This decision should be based upon skill proficiency, athlete development, and fairness. Placing skaters at a level that challenges them appropriately while fostering their ongoing development is key to nurturing their growth.

Eligibility and test requirements

The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current members of either Learn to Skate USA and/ or those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating (including Aspire). Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be a current registered member of Learn to Skate USA or a full member of U.S. Figure Skating. There will be no more than six competitors maximum in an event, and all six should receive an award.

Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic 1-6 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher, and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed, including skating skills or individual dances.

Special Olympics events are for skaters with intellectual disabilities. Skate United events are for skaters with physical disabilities. Skate United skaters have the option to compete in the standard track or Skate United track; accommodations may be made upon request. Adaptive events are for skaters with any type of disability. *For Synchronized Skating eligibility and requirements refer to the Synchronized Skating page. *

Eligibility rules for coaches/ instructors

When hosting a Compete USA competition, it is important that you verify the compliance of each coach/ instructor who plans to coach onsite at the event.

For credentials at a Compete USA event, coaches/instructors are required to have:

• Learn to Skate USA instructor compliant

Or

• U.S. Figure Skating coach compliant

If a coach/instructor attempts to work at your event without the proper credentials, he or she is in violation of U.S. Figure Skating ethics and code of conduct rules and, as such, is subject to disciplinary action.

All officials and adult volunteers assisting with Compete USA events must also be SafeSport Trained™

Program requireme N ts

Eve N ts offered

Program requirements for the events listed below can be found at https://learntoskateusa.com/ CompeteUSA This event is utilizing the following requirements: