Preparing for a figure skating competition can be exciting and anxiety inducing. To ensure that you are ready for a successful performance, your first step is to make sure you have packed everything you need. Once you have yourself well-organized, you will be able to focus on your performance without any fear of leaving something important behind.
Competition Packing List:
- Figure skates
- Multiple pairs of clean, rip free skating tights
- Skating dress(es)
- Accessories (Skating gloves, hair piece, boot covers)
- Skating socks
- Hair ties and/or scrunchies
- Hair brush
- Hair spray/gel
- First aid kit
- Extra skin tone colored band aids (to disguise holes in tights)
- Sewing kit with scissors
- Nail file
- Water bottle(s)
- Clean/easy to eat snacks
- Makeup
- Skate guards
- Soakers
- Terry cloth towel
- Warm up jacket
- Hand warmers
- Comfortable change of clothes
- Rhinestone glue/nail glue
- CD copies of music for each skate routine
- ID & Safe Skate compliance card
- Registration paperwork
Preparation is key and with this packing list you will be well prepared for your next figure skating competition. Having everything you need on hand will create a stress free experience so you can focus on your performance. Remember to check the list, check it twice, and customize it according to your own needs.
Best of luck on the ice and may you captivate the judges!