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The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                    Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                          www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

Ice Chips: Show of Champions is The Skating Club of Boston’s annual show and is the longest
running club-produced ice show in the world, with 2019 marking the 107th year. This event has
showcased some of the world’s most outstanding figure skating from some of the best known
names including national, international and Olympic champions from around the world. The
show encompasses a cast of over 400 skaters, including singles, pairs, ice dance, synchronized
skating teams and Theatre on Ice teams. Ice Chips is returning to the Harvard University Bright-
Landry Hockey Center located at 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163.

Eligibility
All skaters currently enrolled in 2018-2019 season at The Skating Club of Boston’s Skating
Academy are eligible to perform.

     Performances
    Saturday, April 13, 2019     12:00 PM
    Saturday, April 13, 2019     6:00 PM
    Sunday, April 14, 2019       1:00 PM

Cost
A participation of $100.00 is due with your completed application no later than March 3, 2019.
The participation fee covers the cost of rehearsal ice time, coaches and a special Ice Chips
commemorative jacket as well as 1 chaperone pass per skater at each show. Each family is also
required to purchase 2 Ice Chips tickets.

Costumes
Skaters will be provided with a commemorative Ice Chips jacket that will also serve as part of
their costume. Both girls and boys will be required to wear solid white cotton turtleneck shirts
with long sleeves. (Turtlenecks can be found at llbean.com or hanes.com.) Girls may wear a solid
black skating skirt with flesh colored tights (no over the boot tights) or solid black skating skirt
or athletic pants. Boys may wear solid black skating or athletic pants. Skaters must provide their
own turtlenecks and black skirts/pants (both items should contain no logos or writing of any
type). Skaters must also wear his/her own skates. Rental skates are not provided.

Security and Guidelines
Skaters will be issued credentials for access to the show, and will be met at the designated Bright-
Landry Hockey Center stage entrance by designated Skating Academy staff. Parents or guardians
may not accompany their children back stage. This is for the safety and security of all show
participants. After their performance, skaters will be escorted by Skating Academy staff to the
designated meeting point within the arena to meet their parents or guardians and enjoy the rest
of the show.
The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                   Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                        www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

Parking is available directly around the arena at a current cost of $10 per vehicle. (Cost is
determined by Bright-Landry Hockey Center and the 2018 pricing may be different.) The cost
will be the same for cast members and spectators.

Rehearsals and Meetings
Rehearsal/practice times and meetings are intentionally limited for the convenience of all
participants. Attendance at all below events is MANDATORY.

   Skater Group Picture
   March 3, 2019 (Sunday) at approximately 10:00 am at The Skating Club of Boston. Skater
   must arrive promptly and be in costume. Show jackets will be issued at the second dress
   rehearsal on Friday, April 12, 2019. Skaters will not have the show jackets for group picture.

   Parents Meeting
   March 3, 2019 (Sunday) at The Skating Club of Boston
   [During skater group photo]

   Skating Academy Practice Schedule
      March 23, 2019 (Saturday) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
      March 30, 2019 (Saturday) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
      The Skating Club of Boston
      1240 Soldiers Field Road
      Boston, MA 02135

   Full Cast Rehearsal Schedules
   March 31, 2019 (Sunday) 10:00 am – 2:50 pm Full Run through with whole cast
   April 7, 2019 (Saturday) 10:00 am – 2:50 pm Full DRESS rehearsal with whole cast [Dress
   Rehearsal]

      The Skating Club of Boston
      1240 Soldiers Field Road
      Boston, MA 02135

   Tech Rehearsal
   [Dress Rehearsal with Lights and Props)
   April 12, 2019 (Friday) 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
      Harvard University’s Bright-Landry Hockey Center
      65 North Harvard St
      Boston, MA 02163
The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                    Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                         www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

Sign up!
Deadline to register is March 3, 2019, phone 617-787-5283 or email at info@skatingacademy.org
for any questions.

Tickets
Tickets for 2019 Ice Chips: Show of Champions are now on sale. As a participant in the show
your family is required to purchase 2 tickets. The cast member price is $28.00. Tickets to the
public will cost $33.00.

Please forward or scan a copy of your ticket receipt to Linda at
Boston.weekend@skatingacademy.org to show you have fulfilled your ticket requirement of 2
tickets per family. Ticket fulfillment must be done prior to the April 12 for the skater to be
allowed to participate in the show.

If your family has multiple skaters in the SA number, only 2 tickets are required. If your skater
is a full Club member, including Team Excel and Theatre on Ice the Club's ticket purchase
requirement overrides The Skating Academy's and you only have to fulfill that requirement.

Tickets may be purchased in any of the following ways:

   1. In Person

Tickets may be purchased at the box office in person. The Box Office is open Tuesday through
Sunday, from 12pm to 6pm. Note: This address is different than the performance venue!

Harvard University Box Office Sales Booth
10 Holyoke St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-2222

Tickets purchased in person are $28.00 for members and $33.00 for non-members. Cast
members must provide the box office the discount code Chips2019 in order to receive the
membership discount.

   2. Online at Icechips.org
Tickets may be purchased online at www.icechips.org. Click on the Buy Tickets link on the
show's home page. To receive the special Club member price of $28.00, enter Chips2019 in the
"Promo Code" field. All online orders will include a $4.50 per ticket box office fee.
Tickets ordered on-line can be held for pick up at the Bright-Landry Hockey center will-call
window, or they can be mailed to you at the address specified in your on-line order. There is no
additional charge for mailing tickets. All tickets purchased after April 2nd will be held for pick
up at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center will-call window.
The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                    Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                         www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

   3. By phone at 617-496-2222
Tickets may be purchased by phone by calling the Harvard Box Office at 617-496-2222. You
must mention the member-only promotion code Chips2019 to receive the special $28.00
member price. All orders made by phone will include an additional box office charge of $4.00
per ticket. Tickets ordered by phone can be held for will call or can be shipped to you at the
address specified when you call in your order. There is no additional charge for mailing tickets.
All tickets purchased after April 10 will be held for pick up at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center
will-call window.

Ice Chips Party
As a cast member of the Ice Chips show, skaters and their families are invited to attend the
party at 1240 Soldiers Field Rd. on April 8 3:00 – 7:00pm. To register for the cast party please
call 617-787-5283. The deadline to sign up - TBD.

Tech Rehearsal and Performance Procedure
On April 12, 2019 (tech rehearsal), skaters will be issued credentials and official Ice Chips
jackets for access to the show performances. Skaters will enter the venue and meet a Skating
Academy staff member in section 15. Parents and guardians will help skaters get their skates
on. Once ready for the show or tech rehearsal, staff members will then bring the skaters
backstage for their performance.

After their performance, skaters will be escorted by a Skating Academy staff member back to
the designated meeting point (section 15) to meet their parents or guardians and enjoy the rest
of the show.
Once skaters have met their chaperone he or she is now responsible for the skater for the
remainder of the show.

Questions
If you have and questions or concerns, please contact Linda at:
boston.weekend@skatingacademy.org
The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                           Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                                 www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

Participants must be currently enrolled in Skating Academy for the 2018-2019 season. Please submit this
form to your Academy Campus Manager by Sunday, March 3, 2019 with the $100.00 participation fee cash
or check. Applications may also be mailed to: The Skating Club of Boston, 1240 Soldiers Field Road, Boston,
MA 02135 Attn: Skating Academy Ice Chips

                        Deadline for completed application and payment is March 3, 2019

Skater Name: _______________________________________ Age: _____ Date of Birth: _____________

Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________ Skater’s Class Level: ___________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Preferred Telephone: (______) _____________________ Cell: (______) __________________________

Email (required): _______________________________________________________________________

Academy Location
Boston ___ Beverly____Brookline____ Dedham____ Frog Pond ____Foxboro ____North End ______
Somerville___West Roxbury_____

Performances
Skaters must perform in all three shows

Jacket Size: _______ (Size is for advance planning purposes only. Exact size will be determined on photo day.)

Important Information
Please refer to the official “Information for Ice Chips 2019 Show of Champions Participants Information Sheet” for
dates of all mandatory meetings, practices and dress rehearsals. In the event of an emergency that prevents you
from attending a scheduled meeting, practice or rehearsal, you must notify Linda Blount 401-419-4041 or
Boston.weekend@skatingacademy.org in advance. The Ice Chips organizing committee reserves the right to remove
any skater from the show for poor attendance at practices and rehearsals. Participation fees and tickets are non-
refundable.
Tickets
 A minimum order of two (2) tickets are required per family. Once tickets are purchased please forward email
confirmation or scan receipt to Linda boston.weekend@skatingacademy.org

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________

 Office Use Only        Participation Fee _______    Tickets _______
The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY
                             Information for Participants: Ice Chips 2019 Illusions
                                    www.skatingacademy.org/icechips/programs/events

                                   Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any skating or related activities at The Skating Club of Boston or elsewhere sponsored
by The Skating Club of Boston, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death,
and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others,
and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however, I observe any unusual
significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the
nearest official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless The
Skating Club of Boston, its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers,
and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“Releasees”), with respect to any and all injury, disability,
death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up
substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant’s Signature                                                                 Date Signed

For Participants of Minority Age: (Under age 18 at time of registration)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as
provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees
from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, even if arising
from their negligence.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature                                                             Date Signed

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                    Consent to Photograph, Film, or Videotape a Skater for Non-Profit Use
I hereby consent to the participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, movies or videotape(s) of
_________________________________________________ (skater name) by employees or representatives of The Skating Club of
Boston. I also grant the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for the express purpose of promoting The Skating Club of Boston
and its Skating Academy, including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media, without any compensation for such use.
I also hereby release The Skating Club of Boston and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in
connection with the above.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature                                                             Date Signed

________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Skater’s Signature (If 18 or older.)                                                    Date Signed
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