Schedule
Arrive with enough time before your first event each day — You need time to settle in, get changed, and warm up.
Schedules can run ahead, so it's worth checking your specific slot with a coach rather than assuming you can turn up right at your event time. If your not there, you will miss your event.
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Parking
There will be signage to help directions to park. There will be disabled parking available next to the rink where the judges/officials will park. If there are any other disabled requests please email nina.asquith@talktalk.net.
Competition prep guide
Whether it's your first comp or your fiftieth, there are three ways to get ready: physically, mentally, and emotionally.
💪 Physical
- Pack the kit bag together — costume(s) for each event, tights, boot covers, correct underwear per dress, hairbrush, gel/hairspray, bobbles, clips, makeup.
- Check skates — right wheels fitted for your first event.
- Wear trainers over the weekend for warm-ups, stretching, and run-throughs.
- Get there early enough for your practice slot — coaches will map out your events, on or off skates.
- Join in, explore the stalls, make new friends, dance during the fun bit at the end.
- Big, bold arm movements. Head up, smile. If you fall — style it out and carry on.
🧠 Mental
- Bring headphones — run through your routine music, or use it to calm down.
- Watch a video of your routine if the nerves kick in.
- Square breathing: in for 4, out for 4.
- Smell the flowers, blow out the candle.
- Pick a motivational word: You got this / I'm awesome / Let's gooo / Time to have fun / SMILE!
💜 Emotional
- Tears are allowed. Parents too.
- All emotions are welcome — if one gets too big, step away with a coach, friend, or parent to reset. Hugs are always available.
- During presentations: be proud regardless of placement, and cheer on teammates and skaters from other clubs.
- It's not about winning, it's about skating your best. Coaches are proud no matter what.
- Finally — have fun!
Quick day-of checklist
- Costume bag packed — dress per event, tights, boot covers, underwear, hairbrush, gel/hairspray, bobbles, clips, makeup.
- Skates checked, correct wheels on for your first event.
- Trainers for warm-ups and dry run-throughs.
- Headphones + routine music downloaded.
- Check the schedule for your arrival time each day.
- Check the approved car park list before you set off.
Routine music
Event info
📍 Address
Smithills Leisure Centre, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL 6JS
🍽️ Other info
The cafe is upstairs in the venue, it will be open Friday night for Hot Drinks (Maybe Toasties?).
Saturday/Sunday the Cafe will be open from 8:30am with a full menu, see picture for details.
