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Shamrock Skate

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RMU Island Sports Center's 
 26th Annual Shamrock Skate Competition

Sunday, March 22, 2026

2026 Shamrock Skate – Learn to Skate USA Competition

Skate into spring at the 2026 Shamrock Skate!

Hosted by the RMU Island Sports Center Figure Skating Academy, this Learn to Skate USA–sanctioned competition is the perfect opportunity for skaters of all ages to shine in a fun, supportive, and well-organized competitive environment.

Designed with developing skaters in mind, Shamrock Skate is ideal for first-time competitors as well as skaters continuing their competitive journey. The focus is on confidence-building, skill development, and the excitement of performing—without the pressure of large qualifying events.

Why Shamrock Skate?

  • A welcoming, encouraging atmosphere for new competitors
  • Clear event structure aligned with Learn to Skate USA standards
  • Many events to showcase the skater's skills (music and no music events)
  • Professionally run by the RMU ISC Figure Skating Academy team

Individual Events & Levels Offered

  • Snowplow Sam – Basic 6
    Elements & Program with Music
  • Aspire Free Skate 1–4
    Program with Music
  • Excel Levels
    Excel Pre-Preliminary & Preliminary Free Skate with Music
    New guidelines effective January 1, 2026
  • Well Balanced Levels
    Pre-Preliminary & Preliminary Program with Music
  • Athlete Development Events
    Compulsory Moves, Jump Events & Spin Events
  • Adult Events
    Adult Basic 1–6 Program with Music
    Adult Beginner & Adult Bronze Program with Music

Team Events & Levels Offered

  • Compete USA - Theater on Ice (8-16 skaters, 1:40 max)
  • Mini-Production Ensemble (3-7 skaters, 2:00 max) *
  • Production Ensemble (8-30 skaters, 2:30 max) *
  • Aspire Synchro (Aspire 1-4)

Whether your skater is stepping onto competition ice for the very first time or looking for a positive, motivating event to showcase their progress, Shamrock Skate delivers a memorable and confidence-boosting competition experience.

Celebrate progress. Build confidence. Skate with pride.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the RMU Island Sports Center for the 2026 Shamrock Skate!

 

Registration Process

Step 1: Registration & Payment: 

https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/online/rmu/programs/36/levels?sport_ids=27&&

Step 2: Skater Event & Schedule Registration: 

https://evt.sk8stuff.com/lister_event_detail.php?id=5506

SKATERS MUST COMPLETE BOTH REGISTRATION STEPS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR SHAMROCK SKATE EVENTS.

ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

Two Step Registration

Step 1- Register for all events at Sk8stuff.com
Copy registration site link for events here: https://evt.sk8stuff.com/lister_event_detail.php?id=5506 
Under Upcoming Events: Click “Shamrock Skate” Register your athlete for all events, filling out the required details on the Sk8stuff registration form

NOTE: Sk8stuff does not collect payment, only registration details for scheduling your skater for Shamrock Skate. You do not need to send the paper as listed; this is only for competitions that use Sk8stuff for payments.

Continue to Step 3 to complete payment

Step 2 - Payment of all registered events and practice ice sessions

Skaters who are new to RMU ISC, will need to create a registration profile in our DASH registration system.

  • Go to the Registration Page and locate the Shamrock Skate logo and click on the link.
  • Be sure to have the ATHLETE’S NAME listed in the drop down for WHO ARE YOU REGISTERING?”
  • Add to cart all the events for which the athlete will participate in Shamrock Skate, be sure that you have listed all the events as they have been listed in Sk8stuff.com
    • First Event$70| (Choose “first event”)
    • Additional Events $40/ea.| (click on “add another registration” for each additional event)
    • Showcase Duet/Trios: Each skater must pay the appropriate fee (1st event or additional event) for their showcase with a partner(s)
    • Ensemble Team Events: $70 per team and $15 per skater fee

Practice Ice Sessions will be available, but skaters may wait until schedule is released to purchase practice ice.

If skaters do not complete this TWO-STEP PROCESS, they will not be scheduled for their competition events.

Entry deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026

Music Upload Deadline: February 28

Music Uploads will be sent to Hanna Fussman - see link below. It will be a google forms site for Shamrock Skate. Found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4_Tl4-H4QmlPH2XOOdAuEILuxrtg29N60kqTHqYI5fgBiGg/close
dform

For the music upload process, please follow:
•  MUSIC, please input your skater's name
•  All music should be in MP3 format. If you have a wave or MP4, please convert your file to 
MP3
•  Please name files with your skater's name as it appears on registration: FirstLastLevel.mp3 
(example: LizzieSmithAspire1FS.mp3)
•  You should receive a confirmation email from Google Forms after submitting. So long as you don't 
get an error when you hit submit, you're good to go!
•If you have any issues with your music upload, please contact Hanna at hfussman@fmbankarena.com 

2026 Shamrock Skate Schedule Links

2026 Shamrock Skate Schedule Details & Links will be posted here when available.  Approximately 2 weeks prior to the competition date.

For Additional Information

Please direct questions to:
Skating Director, Beth Sutton
412.397.4469
sutton@rmu.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!