Competitions
2024 Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational
We are a 2024-25 National Qualifying Series Competition!
September 6-8, 2024
Robert Crown Community Center
1801 Main St.
Evanston, IL 60202
Registration:
Non-Qualifying Competition Registration & Announcement:
https://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/34468
National Qualifying Series Competition Registration & Announcement: https://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/33497?id=33497
Registered Competitors: This year’s competition will be long days filled with great skating.
The schedule is now posted. Please take time to review your events and email 2024GCFI@gmail.com immediately if there are any issues. Any changes will incur a $50 change fee and may not always be possible. In case your plans change and you are not able to compete, please email 2024GCFI@gmail.com so that we can formally withdraw you.
Competition Email:
Hotel:
Click link below to reserve a room in our Skater Room Block.
Book by August 18th and mention that you are attending the GCFI Competition.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Convention Center
9599 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
Practice Ice:
NQS Competitors: Practice ice will be available in the mornings before the start of competition each day.
Please be sure to note which ice surface you are selecting.
The practice ice sessions will go on sale on August 20th at 12:00PM central time.
You may be able to find additional available ice at the nearby ice arenas listed below.
Non-Qualifying Competitors: Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer practice ice at Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston for our non-qualifying events.
However, there are many ice arenas nearby which you may contact for ice time, including:
1851 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL
(847) 724-2800
To accommodate additional skaters in the area, GCIC has added additional freestyle times.
Email the Front Desk to get set up to register for freestyle in advance and click here for the latest schedule.
Northbrook Sports Center
1730 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-2993
Centennial Ice Arena
3100 Trail Way
Highland Park, IL
(847) 432-4790
Skatium Ice Arena
9340 Weber Park Place
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-7900
Centennial Ice Rink
2300 Old Glenview Rd
Wilmette, IL
(847) 256-9666
Robert Crown will be offering freestyle ice on Thursday, September 5, 2024. If you would like to practice there on Thursday, we suggest you call (847) 448-8258 or visit their web site for more information.
Video:
Video is included in registration and will be available from Chicago Star Productions at www.chicagostarproductions.com
Videos will be without sound in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating's Music Policy
Start Orders & Results:
NQS Event Schedule: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2024/33497/index.asp
Non-Qualifying Event Schedule: https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2024/34468/index.asp
Volunteers:
Volunteers make the competition magic happen!
As a National Qualifying Series competition that is 100% volunteer-run, we hope every member will come and be a part of the action! If you're not sure where you or your skater would be best suited to volunteer, our volunteer coordinator is happy to help pair you with a role that best suits your skills. Otherwise, please click on the link below to sign up for a shift.
Thank you in advance for your gifts of time and talent!
We are especially in need of additional medical volunteers.
If you or someone you know is a PT, OT, Athletic Trainer, EMS, Nurse or Doctor,
please reach out if you can lend a few hours.
Melanie Heaney Photography
For the first time ever we will have Melanie Heaney Photography at GCFI for her last NQS singles competition of the 2024 season. Competitors can PRE-ORDER photos here and use code 2024GCFI for $5 off pre-order (coupon code valid through Thursday, September 5). Contact Melanie with your email address if you haven't ordered from her previously, need more information, or have any questions.
Competition Apparel Shop:
GCFI's custom Apparel Shop is OPEN for a 7 day PRE-ORDER window (8-20-24 through 8-26-24) at http://Downthestreetapparel.com/wagon-wheel-gcfi
Limited GCFI gear will be available for purchase at the competition, so we encourage you to shop TODAY for best selection and personalization (you can add your name, skating level, and if you are an NQS competitor).
Choose free pickup at GCFI and your items will be available for pickup at Registration check-in.
Where To Eat:
Concessions will be available at the rink.
In addition, we are excited to share that Portillo’s Skokie is hosting a two-day Dine & Share for our event!
Portillo’s
9400 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933-0700
Visit the Skokie Portillo’s (0.5 miles from the DoubleTree and 4 miles from Robert Crown)
Friday and Saturday from 11:00am - 8:00pm and 20% of your purchase
will go back to Wagon Wheel when you show the flyer (download below or available at Registration).
You can also order online or in app for pickup using code PORTILLOS28 before checkout in the "Coupon Code" field.
Valid on drive thru, pickup, kiosk, and in restaurant orders.
Know Before You Go:
The Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational is less than 2 weeks away!
We are looking forward to a great event and are glad you are joining us. Download our "Know Before You Go" document emailed to all competitors.
Competition Resources:
Below is a helpful link on understanding and preparing a skater for their first competition.