Winnetka Competitive Team
Facilities
Location
Winnetka Ice Arena
490 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
P: (847) 501-2060
F: (847) 501-3587
Hours
Office
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Rink Calendar
For the most up-to-date schedule, view our rink calendar.
About the Team
Competition events are open to any skater who is a member of Learn to Skate USA. Â Throughout the year, local rinks host Compete USA competitions. Skaters must be current LTS USA members to compete. Skaters, regardless of their skating level, can experience the thrill of performing for an audience, gain self-esteem and confidence, while competing for the fun of it on a level playing field. We encourage all skaters to participate in competitions. For more information, Skating Director, Toni Cantagallo.Â
Solo:
A skater performs a program to music incorporating the elements from the level they are competing in. Competition level is determined by their current class level and the skater’s private coach. Their private coach choreographs the program and puts the skater on the ice for competition.
Compulsories:
Skaters perform elements without music and are judged solely on the elements from their competition level.
Interpretive:
Skaters are given music at the competition to choreograph a routine without the help of their coaches. Skaters are judged on creativity, musical interpretation, and technical content.
Additional events are available at various competitions.
Competition coaching fees range from $80 – $100 for one event and $ 20 – $25 for each additional event. It is the coach’s responsibility to be with their skaters for each event. Coaches will warm up skaters and put them on the ice for each event.
It is beneficial for skaters to have additional practices and lessons prior to the competition. Days off of school are a perfect opportunity to arrange such lessons.
All skaters must be a member of Learn to Skate USA to compete. Competition announcements and registration can be done on the Entry Eeze. Your skater private coach will provide information on which competitions to register for.
