2026 Spring Glide Classic - Learn to Skate Competition
Hosted by Smoky Mountain Skating Academy
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026 11:59 PM EST
Location: Cool Sports – Home of the Icearium
110 S Watt Road,
Knoxville, TN 37934
Learn to Skate USA Competition Approval #36973
Competition Overview
The Spring Glide Classic will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of Compete USA, as set forth in the current Compete USA Handbook.
This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules.
Skaters must be a current member of either Learn to Skate USA and/or those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating (including Aspire). Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be a current registered member of Learn to Skate USA or full member of U.S. Figure Skating. There will be no more than six competitors maximum in an event, and all six will receive an award.
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Late Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST + $45 Late Fee
*Note: Late registration entries will be accepted at the discretion of the SMSA Competition Chair, if the event has not reached capacity.
Entries and Fees
Entries are limited to the first 150 applications received. Late entries will be accepted only if the limit has not been reached, at the discretion of the SMSA Competition Chair with a $45 late fee. We reserve the right to combine groups when applicable and limit the number of entries on first come, first served basis. Single entrants will be judged against the test standard, the competitor will be offered the option to skate an exhibition, or compete in an equivalent event one level above or below (as qualified by test level). Walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Entry fees are per person.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted under any circumstances, unless the competition or an event is canceled. Online processing fees are non-refundable. Payment of any fees will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events.
Prior to registering, please check with your coach and confirm the event(s) you are entering to avoid registering for the incorrect event. All requests for event changes will be subject a $45 change fee.
Entry Fees:
Compete USA Event SAM – Basic 6: $75.00
Compete USA Event Aspire 1-4: $75.00
Excel Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary – Preliminary Plus): $75.00
Pre-Preliminary – Preliminary Free Skate: $75.00
Compete USA Event Adult 1-6 / Beg – Bronze: $75.00
Athlete Development: $75.00
Adult 1-6 Compulsory: $75.00
Compete USA – Showcase: $75.00
Compete USA – Solo Dance: $75.00
Compete USA – Theater On Ice: $250.00 per team
For eligibility, events offered, and additional details, please download our information packet:
