WWFSC EXCEL Competition 2026
WWFSC EXCEL Competition 2026
A 2026 Excel Series Competition
May 8-9, 2026
Crystal Ice House
320 E. Prairie Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 356-8500
Competition Email: [email protected]
Announcement and Registration are available on EMS.
Our 2026 Competition has reached capacity.
Registration is now closed and the schedule has been posted in EMS.
Event Schedule & Results Link
https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2026/36547/index.asp
Know Before You Go
Hotel
We have secured a special rate for competitors and coaches who wish to stay overnight at:
Hampton Inn McHenry
1555 South Route 31
McHenry, IL 60050
Reserve your room by April 25, 2026
Practice Ice
We are currently offering Practice Ice (UPI) throughout the competition, available for purchase via EMS for the price of $20 per 20 minute session. Practice Ice will take place on two rinks. Use the blue arrows on the Practice Ice page to toggle between Sheet 1 (West Rink) and Sheet 2 (East Rink) to choose your session(s). Online Practice Ice selection will close at 5/7/2026 11:00PM ET. Remaining practice ice sessions after online selection closes - if available - will be able to be purchased for $25 at competition registration (cash or check only) on a first-come first-served basis.
- Skaters should arrive ready to skate 30 minutes before assigned practice time.
- Coaches may stand around the rink and at entry doors.
- We will not be playing program music during Practice Ice. We may have background music playing.
- Electronic devices and headphones of any kind are strictly prohibited from use on competition and practice ice surfaces.
Video
Video of your program is included in your entry fee and is now available from Chicago Star Productions.
The video will not have audio, per U.S. Figure Skating regulations.
Competition Gear
Competition gear will be available to purchase from Silkworm Inc. on site Friday 5/8/26 and Saturday 5/9/26.
Vendors
In addition to our clothing vendor, we are excited to offer the following vendors at our event this year:
The Lucky Lemon jewelry shop (Friday 5/8/26 only)
Volunteers
Competitions are 100% volunteer organized and run!
The volunteer sign up for our 2026 WWFSC Competition is OPEN. Click here to sign up.
Need assistance matching yourself/your skater with a volunteer position? Contact our volunteer coordinator today!
