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2026 Shores Autumn Classic

October 9–10, 2026 · St. Clair Shores Civic Arena · Hosted by the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club

Oct 9–10 Competition Dates
09/11/26 Registration Deadline
Civic Arena St. Clair Shores, MI
1st–4th Places Medaled
About the Competition

A U.S. Figure Skating Sanctioned Event

The 2026 Shores Autumn Classic is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating and the current Compete USA handbook, and is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated, or readmitted skaters as defined by the Eligibility Rules. The competition is pending approval for the 2026/2027 Showcase Series.

Skaters must meet at least the minimum test requirements for their event's level, and may "skate up" one level higher than their minimum requirement. Athletes with a paid EMS series registration in the NQS or Excel series have a competitive floor set by their most recent series entry; skaters without a series registration may select their level based on goals and technical skills, provided the minimum test requirements are met.

Full program requirements are published by U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA: Program Requirements · Compete USA Handbook

Registration

Key Dates & Deadlines

Online Registration (EMS)

Singles and partnered events register online via EMS. Payment is by credit card only at the time of registration (3% processing fee).

Deadline: 09/11/2026, 11:59pm EST
Late deadline: 09/18/2026, 11:59pm EST (+$50 late fee)

Register at usfsaonline.org →

Feedback Sessions

Available for well-balanced IJS events, Juvenile–Senior, for $25/program. Includes one technical panel member and one judging panel member.

Sign up by 09/18/2026, 11:59pm EST

Email the Competition Chair →

Music & Planned Program Content

Music (all events) and Planned Program Content (IJS events only) must be uploaded in EMS. A backup copy of music must also be available on a cell phone rinkside.

Deadline: 09/19/2026, 11:59pm EST (+$35 late fee)

Practice Ice

Purchased in EMS, $20/credit or session.

Pre-Purchase: 08/01 – 09/19/2026
Selection: 09/26 – 09/28/2026
Open Sales: 09/29 – 10/10/2026

Onsite Check-In

Check-in opens Friday, 10/09/2026, one hour prior to the start of practice ice, inside the Gardens Arena.

Refund Policy

Entry fees are not refunded after the entry deadline unless the competition or event is canceled. There are no refunds for medical withdrawals.

The host club reserves the right to close registration early if event capacity is met.

Events Offered

Events & Entry Fees

IJS = International Judging System · CJS = Combined Judging System. Prices shown are for a 1st and, where entered, 2nd event.

Singles Judging

Event Judging 1st Event 2nd Event
Excel Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary – Senior) IJS $185 $75
Championship Track Short Program (Juvenile – Senior) IJS $185 $75
Championship Track Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary – Senior) IJS $185 $75
Adult Free Skate (Adult Bronze – Master Jr/Sr) IJS $185 $75

Athlete Development Judging

Event Judging 1st Event 2nd Event
Compulsory Moves (Level 1–8) CJS $105 $75
Jumps Challenge (Level 1–9) CJS $105 $75
Spins Challenge (Level 1–6) CJS $105 $75

Showcase Judging

Event Judging 1st Event 2nd Event
Emotional Performance CJS $155 $75
Choreographic Artistry CJS $155 $75
Lyrical Pop CJS $155 $75
Character Performance CJS $155 $75
Comedic Impressions CJS $155 $75
Theme Event CJS $155 $75
Adaptive Individual Showcase CJS $155 $75
Adaptive Unified Partner Showcase CJS $155 $75

Compete USA Events

Event Judging 1st Event 2nd Event
Snowplow Sam – Basic 6 Program w/ Music CJS $85 $55
Aspire 1–4 Program w/ Music CJS $155 $75
Adult 1–6 Program w/ Music CJS $85 $55
Adult Free Skate (Beg. – Pre-Bronze) CJS $155 $75
Snowplow Sam – Basic 6 Elements CJS $85 $55
Adult 1–6 Compulsory Moves CJS $85 $55

Adaptive Judging

Event Judging 1st Event 2nd Event
Special Olympics Badges 2–12 CJS $85 $55
Special Olympics – Free Skate Program CJS $85 $55
Team Event

Team Lydia Challenge Event

A club team event held in memory of Lydia Wolanchuk. Teams of 2–4 skaters represent a club, with each skater performing up to two elements. Each element is scored 1–10, and the team with the highest total across all four elements wins. One element may be re-skated per event by raising a hand immediately after it is performed. Teams choose a team name (e.g. "Team Ice Angels"), published alongside their club.

The winning team in each category receives a team trophy, with individual medals for the top three teams. Cost is $100 per team, and proceeds benefit the Lydia Wolanchuk Memorial Fund.

Register a Team

Pewter Team Event

Aspire level

Skaters on the team must not have passed higher than the Pre-Preliminary free skate test.

  • Two bunny hops in a row with an exit forward glide after the second bunny (no steps in between, must be consecutive)
  • Forward spiral on a straight line (no variations)
  • One-foot spin
  • Three waltz jumps in a row (no steps in between, must be consecutive)

Bronze Team Event

Pre-Preliminary – Pre-Bronze level

Skaters on the team must not have passed higher than the Pre-Bronze free skate test.

  • Flip/loop combination jump
  • Forward sit spin to backward sit spin (variations permitted)
  • Axel jump
  • Longest forward outside spiral (one variation allowed after basic spiral position is achieved)

Silver Team Event

Bronze – Intermediate level

Skaters on the team must have passed at least the Pre-Bronze free skate test and not higher than the Pre-Silver free skate test.

  • Double loop
  • Two axels in a row (no steps in between, must be consecutive)
  • Camel spin (variations allowed)
  • Choreographic sequence (must use 3 edge elements)

Gold Team Event

Novice – Senior level

Skaters on the team must have passed at least the Bronze free skate test.

  • Double flip jump preceded by steps, turns, or moves
  • Double lutz–double toe jump combination
  • Combination spin with one change of foot including 3 different basic positions (camel, sit, layback); variations allowed after each position is achieved
  • Choreographic sequence (full ice; must include 3 different moves)

Questions About the Competition?

The Shores Autumn Classic is held at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, 20000 Stephens Rd, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, on two NHL-sized rinks with an on-site snack bar.

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Contacts

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