Northern Star International Skating Competition is a local skating competition hosted by the City of East Grand Forks and Northern Lights Figure Skating Club.
The Individual Competition involves anywhere from 200-220 Individual Skaters that compete in 6 different events. Events include: Free Skate, Compulsory, Short Program, Spins, Solo Dance and Dramatic and Light Entertainment Showcase Events. Skaters range in age from 5-18 and represent numerous skating clubs from around the region. The Individual Competition is located at the VFW Arena in EGF. Competition times are: Thursday evening from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Click here for the full schedule. Admission is free.
Along with the Individual Competition is a Synchronized Skating Competition. On an average, 20-25 synchronized skating teams come here to compete and show off their amazing skills. The synchronized skating competition is held on Saturday, January 6th, beginning at 7:20 p.m. at the EGF Civic Center. Click here for the full schedule. Admission is $5.
For both the Individual and Synchronized Skating competitions, approximately 12-16 judges and officials come from all over the United States. These individuals provide their skating expertise on a volunteer basis. NLFSC pays their expenses to get them to our competition and while they are here for the duration of the competition.
Northern Star takes approximately 1 year to plan and organize. This competition is an organized effort between Parents, Coaches, Skaters and Volunteers who donate their time to make this competition a success from year to year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail
northernstarcompetition@gmail.com
Northern Star is run by volunteers!
All Northern Lights FSC families are required to volunteer for 3 shifts at the Northern Star Competition. (Concessions shifts do not count as Northern Star Shifts)
Get Involved Today!!!
The best way to learn more about the sport of skating is to GET INVOLVED. Now is a great opportunity to be a part of the Northern Star Skating Competition. Please contact Kimberly Idland or Tonya Parton.
northernstarcompetition@gmail.com