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Preparing for Competition

Partial view of a To Do list for a figure skating competition on a white clipboard with a pink background and a gold pen to the left

When you get ready to head off to your competition, make sure you have the following items with you:

Skates
Guards and soakers
Extra pair of laces
Competition outfit(s)
Tights – and an extra pair
Comb, brush, hairspray
Hair accessories – scrunchies, bobby pins, clips, extra bobby pins, etc.
Makeup
Warm up jacket or sweater
A backup copy of your music (accessible online or on your phone as long as
you also have a cable to connect the phone to speakers)
Emergency kit including band-aids, pain relief tablets, water, etc.)
Directions to the rink
Know your event number(s) and time(s)

For more information about preparing for competition, check out this information from USFSAPreparing a Skater for Competition.