Indiana figure skating Championship Series

2025 Indiana Figure Skating Championship Series

Welcome to the 4th annual Indiana Figure Skating Championship Series!   

The Indiana Figure Skating Council invites all Indiana-based U.S. Figure Skating members to participate in this championship series. 

 The 2025 series will consist of the following four competitions.

2025 Championship Series Competitions:

Columbus Invitational; Columbus, IN; March 7-9, 2025

Metro Indy Skating Challenge; Carmel, IN; May 30-June 1, 2025

Battle of the Blades; Fort Wayne, IN; August 9-10, 2025

Southern Indiana Classic; Evansville, IN; September 12-14, 2025

Point System:

Series Championship medals will be awarded to skaters at the conclusion of the last (fourth) competition based on point accumulation throughout the series.  Skaters must compete in at least two competitions to be eligible to be named a state champion in the Series.  Points will be accumulated for the highest two results if a skater competes in more than two competitions.

The designated free-skate events listed below will be eligible for accumulating points for State Champion recognition.  For IJS-scored events, the skater’s actual IJS scores will be used for point accumulation.  For a 6.0-scored event, the point system will be based on placement as listed below.  Designation of IJS or 6.0 scoring for Excel events will follow the requirements comtained within the Excel handbook.  If the skater’s group includes out-of-state or other non-championship eligible participants, series-eligible participants must finish in first place in their group to receive maximum points.  If an out-of-state skater places first in a group, for the purpose of point distribution, out-of-state participants will be excluded from the results and points will be distributed to series-eligible skaters beginning with the second-place points.  Competitors who perform their free-skate program more than once at a competition (e.g., qualifying rounds and final rounds) will earn points based on their highest placement.

Points for placement will be published here when available

If a skater elects to change events within the same track (i.e. Well-Balanced, Excel, Basic, or Adult) during the course of the championship series, they will be allowed to take the points from one event with them to their new level.  Points cannot be transferred between 6.0 and IJS scored events. A request to do so must be emailed to the Indiana Council of Figure Skating Clubs at infigureskating@gmail.com.  Requests to transfer points must be made before September 5, 2025.  Any requests after this date will not be considered.  Otherwise, by default, points will remain with the skater’s previously skated event.  A skater is only eligible to win a championship in one event.  If a skater were to accumulate the most points in two or more events, they will be recognized as state champion of the highest-level event.

If a skater changes tracks during the championship series, they will not be allowed to take any points from previously skated events with them.

Indiana State Champion medals will be awarded for each of the free-skate levels offered by US Figure Skating.  In addition, an Indiana Team Champion trophy will be awarded to the figure skating club accumulating the most points across all four championship series competitions.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter the Championship Series?

Eligible skaters will be automatically entered based on participation in any of the four eligible 2023 competitions.

Who is eligible for a Championship Series award?

Skaters who compete in a minimum of two of the four designated competitions are eligible.  Special recognition will be given to skaters who compete in all four competitions. 

What is the cost to enter the Championship Series?

There is no additional cost to enter the Championship Series. 

Who will keep track of my points?

A certified U.S. Figure Skating accountant will tabulate points as the season progresses.  Standing will be posted on the Indiana Figure Skating Council website:   https://sites.google.com/view/indianafigureskating/home

It is the responsibility of each competitor to verify the accuracy of the points posted.  Discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the Indiana Figure Skating Council president. 

What happens to my points if I change levels during the season?

As noted above, if a skater elects to change events within the same track (i.e. Well-Balanced, Excel, Basic, or Adult) during the course of the championship series, they will be allowed to take the points from one event with them to their new level.  A request to do so must be emailed to the Indiana Council of Figure Skating Clubs at infigureskating@gmail.com before September 7, 2025.  Otherwise, by default, points will remain at the skater’s previously skated event level.  A skater is only eligible to win a championship in one event.  If a skater were to accumulate the most points in two or more events, they will be recognized as state champion of the highest-level event.

If a skater changes tracks (i.e. Well-Balanced, Excel, Basic, or Adult) during the championship series, they will not be allowed to take any points from previously skated events with them.

Will there be a Team Champion trophy?

Yes, an Indiana Team Champion trophy will be awarded to the figure skating club accumulating the most points across all four championship series competitions.

Who can I ask if I have more questions?

Contact an Indiana Figure Skating Council officer at infigureskating@gmail.com or visit the Indiana Figure Skating Council website:  https://sites.google.com/view/indianafigureskating/home