If the skater's fathers cannot participate in the number, there are many fathers that would be glad to stand in with their daughter. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons. One member of the family must be present during rehearsals. Rehearsals To participate in an ice show, there is much sacrifice involved. Most numbers will have 5 to 7 rehearsals that range from 30-60 minutes.
Rehearsals are mandatory.
Two absences or tardiness will be cause for dismissal from the show. There will be no exceptions to this rule. It is difficult for the skaters in a number to be at their best if skaters are missing. If a skater is injured but still wants to participate they must attend all rehearsals and watch from the side. The first few rehearsals move very slowly and there will be very little progress during these sessions.