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Skate raiser SOUL philly '26

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Come learn to skate, watch local skaters and Olympians, win prizes, and help support minority skaters!

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DETAILED SCHEDULE:
Friday Schedule

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

RSVP now for Diversify Ice’s upcoming SkateRaiser in person or virtually. During the SkateRaiser, there will be performances from rising champions in figure skating, community Learn-to-Skate opportunities, panel discussions, live music, dance classes, art exhibits, and giveaways. 

Early bird ticket prices start as low as $39 and additional discounts may be available in some cases, such as student discounts.

So join us on February 27-28 for the SkateRaiser featuring Olympian, Tai Babilonia, and Timothy Goebel, Hall of Famer, Atoy Wilson, and National and International Champions. Also, look out for performances from our rising skaters.

SkateRaiser is set to be an extraordinary gathering, featuring an array of remarkable talent performing live, including trailblazers like Starr Andrews, Jr. World Medallist Jacob Sanchez, US Championship Bronze medallists Valentina and Max, Jr. National Champion Emmanuel Savary, alongside other phenomenal skaters such as U.S Novice National medallist Gisele and Kouvei, and the Junior ladies medallist: Skylar Lautowa-Peguero and Jessi Jurka. Moreover, we’re thrilled to announce that Olympian and world medallists Tai Babilonia, Olympian and “Quad King” Timothy Goebel, and latest U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame skater, Atoy Wilson, will be leading various aspects of the SkateRaiser mentorship and training camps, adding an unparalleled level of expertise and inspiration to our event.

SkateRaiser Philadelphia Ambassador Performer Bios

Performer Line-up

Cassidy (Group A)

George (Group A)

Abigail (Group A)

Mark Sadusky & Nica Digerness (Group A)

Zuri (Group A)

Anaelle & Yann (Group A)

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Jessi (Group B)

Valentina & Max (Group B)

Skylaur (Group B)

Alexa (Group B)

E-man (Group B)

Starr Andrews (Group B)

Jacob (Group B)

Jason Brown (Group B)

*Finale Group Number*

*Skater lineup may be changed or updated at any time. Please follow us on social media to see most current lineup.

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Event: SkateRaiser ’26

Location: IceWorks Skating Complex, 3100 Dutton Mill Rd, Aston Township, PA. 19014

Date: February 27-28 (Friday & Saturday)

Ticket Prices: Starting at $39 for the Saturday exhibition (Discounts available in some instances)

FRIDAY, February 27th Schedule TRAINING CAMP (On-ice skating Seminar and Off-ice Dance class/ ballet) Open to the public for viewing

Skaters attending the Friday night activities should arrive by 3:00 PM and have their own skates and some skating/ competitive  experience at the pre-Juvenile level or higher. 

 SkateRaiser On-Ice Training Camp Agenda (Detailed PDF) PREVIOUS YEAR VERSION
  • ON-ICE CLINIC LED BY: Olympian Tai Babilonia, “Quad King” Tim Goebel, and U.S. Hall of Famer, Atoy Wilson
  • OFF-ICE DANCE/ Ballet/ Hip-Hop CLASS:  Led by Alvin Ailey World Performer, Maurice Renaldo, and SkyBeat Skyler Rodgers

SATURDAY, Feb 27th Schedule 

  • Exhibition begins 11:30-1:00pm
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Supplemental activities

  • On-ice seminar critique class also supported by Olympian Tai Babilonia, Rohene Ward, Megan Williams-Stewart, Kristine Musademba, Denise Viera, Nathan Truesdell, etc., geared for competitive skaters, will be held on Friday evening. The seminar ticket can also be purchased at the link and is open to any and all competitive skaters of all competitive levels with their own skates. Skaters may also bring their competitive music and programs for a critique with a paid upgraded ticket.
  • Educational story of skating trailblazer Mabel Fairbanks and other skaters (Free to the public)
  • Panel Discussion with Diversify Ice Ambassadors (Free to the public)
  • Award Reception (Open to VIP ticketholders and Performers only)

HOTEL INFORMATION

OFFICIAL HOTEL:

Other Hotels Nearby:

  • Best Western Concordville (30 mins / 16.2 miles from the rink); Hotel Phone number: 1(800) 780-7234

Discount Hotels: 

  • Hampton Inn and Suites Chadds Ford: 40 State Farm DR, Glenn Mills, PA. 19342; (610)358-9540

Discounts and Limited Free tickets to Saturday’s event for select groups with group ID:

  • If you would like to request additional discounts for your group to participate in the skate raiser event activities, please submit info at the form for consideration. Groups for consideration include Philadelphia Public and Private Schools, Jack and Jill Philadelphia chapters, and more. Proof of group membership must be provided for entry.

Submission does not guarantee discount and form must be submitted before Saturday, January 7th 2024: https://forms.gle/L88urgHsX29qXaeQ9