At least 3 months before event:
- Visit the ISI website (skateisi.org) to get event details.
- Pass any required test(s) for the skating level you plan to participate in.
- Talk with your coach and decide which events you should enter and how to enter some extra events that don’t require a program routine. (Check out the special discounted events for the year!)
2 months before event:
- Make props for Spotlight events.
- Create or purchase costumes.
- Perfect your programs.
1 week before entry deadline:
- Make sure your ISI membership is current. You will not be able to access EntryEeze if your membership is not current, and membership renewal is not instantaneous.
- Confirm with your coach that your ISI tests are registered with the ISI office.
- Complete your registration online using the EntryEeze platform or the paper form.
After event schedule is released:
- Double-check that all your events are listed on the schedule, that your name is spelled correctly and that your home rink is listed accurately.
- Make travel plans, including hotel reservations at an ISI host hotel listed on the ISI website.
- Check for music deadlines; most national events are using digital music that must be uploaded either into EntryEeze or sent to a designated email address. Don’t miss that deadline!
1 Week before event:
- Make sure you have backup music for the event.
During event:
- Smile!
- Skate your best.
- Take a photo with ISI mascots, Flip and Twizzle.
- Demonstrate ISI sportsmanship.
- Participate in pin trading — it’s a great way to meet new friends!
- Have FUN!
