It’s tryout season.  Skaters of all ages and levels are invited to come tryout for a Capital Theatre on Ice team! Tryouts for all teams will be held on Saturday, September 22 at Ashburn Ice House from 6:15 – 8:30 pm. 

Skaters will be assessed on their skating skills, ability to learn short pieces of choreography, their team-dynamics, and other qualities.  

Theatre on Ice Skating Skills

Preliminary and above

• Strong Edges Forward/Backward Outside/Inside
• Chasse Forward/Backward
• Mohawks Both directions
• 3 Turns Forward/Backward Outside/Inside
• Power 3
• T-Stops Both Directions
• Spirals Both Feet Forward/Backward
• Catch Spirals Both Feet Forward/Backward
• Lunges Both Feet Forward/Backward
• Spread Eagles Outside/Inside

Novice and above

• Rockers Forward/Backward Outside/Inside
• Counters Forward/Backward Outside/Inside
• Cluster turns Different Variations
• Twizzles Forward/Backward Outside/Inside
• Tango Stops Both Directions
• Spread Eagles Both Directions

• 135/”Y” Both Feet Forward/Backward
• Ina Bauer Both Directions

Be Prepared to Jump (at least basic jumps), Spin (at least basic spins) and demonstrate any Specialized Moves you may have in your repertoire (example: hydro blades, cantilevers, etc)

Be prepared to demonstrate a team led dance combination

We hope you’ll come see what CTOI is all about! If you have any questions regarding tryouts, please email secretaryt@ctoi.us for more information