MICHIGAN SHOWCASE 2026 FRIDAY
Friday, March 13 2026
Registration
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information. Volunteer positions here include Skater Check-In, Coach and Official Check-In, and serving as the main information hub. These roles are ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with people and offering excellent customer service. Volunteers typically work at a table, either individually or, during busy periods, with one or two others.
Back Stage Skater Check In
Event Monitors are essential for keeping the competition on schedule. Monitors are assigned per rink, where they manage rink doors and ensure that the correct skaters are on the ice at the appropriate times. This position requires effective communication with other volunteers and officials. Volunteers who are detail-oriented, can communicate clearly, and are comfortable multitasking are well-suited for this role. Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Practice Ice Monitor
Practice Ice Monitors are responsible for verifying that only the correct skaters are on the ice and for announcing the start and end of each practice session. It is ideal for volunteers who pay close attention to detail and communicate effectively. Warm attire and comfortable footwear are advised.
Music & Announcing for Practice Ice
Volunteers in this role enjoy a front-row seat to all the programs by either playing the music or announcing skaters onto and off the ice. Playlists and scripts are prepared in advance; volunteers are only responsible for starting and stopping the music and making announcements. This position requires sitting inside the rink for the entire shift. Announcing is a valuable skill for any resume, and this role offers a great opportunity to be involved in the action.
Guard Runners (for Teams) In additiona to adults, this is a great role for skaters who are not actively competing during the shift time. This position is open to skaters 8 and older.
During competitions, Guard Runners are responsible for delivering skate guards and personal belongings, which are placed in a bin, to the rink exit for skaters.
Officials’ and Coaches’ Hospitality
Volunteers help ensure that competition officials and coaches are well taken care of by stocking the hospitality room, assisting with catered meals, and maintaining hot beverage stations throughout the event.
Set Up/Breakdown
Volunteers join a team for event setup the day before the competition or for packing up after the event concludes. Tasks include walking, moving furniture, cleaning, packing, and some lifting, as well as covering rink boards during setup. This role offers a physical workout and is a good fit for those unable to volunteer during the competition itself.
Awards
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Spotlight Controller – Competition and Practice Rink
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best views of the competition. The job is to follow the skater with the spotlight, aiming to keep the light centered on their body throughout their performance. While it may seem daunting, this role is crucial to the event’s success.
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Check in teams for OPI and stage guards
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Play music for teams on OPI and announce each team to ice
Check in teams for UPI and stage guards
Make sure teams are checked in and in place to take the ice on time.
Gather team skate guards at entrance to ice and transport them to the team ice exit - lay them out for easy retrieval
Check-in skaters for regular practice ice announce end of session
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Make sure teams are checked in and in place to take the ice on time.
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Gather team skate guards at entrance to ice and transport them
Make sure teams are checked in and in place to take the ice on time.
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Gather team skate guards at entrance to ice and transport them
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Make sure teams are checked in and in place to take the ice on time.
Gather team skate guards at entrance to ice and transport them
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Make sure teams are checked in and in place to take the ice on time.
Gather team skate guards at entrance to ice and transport them
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best views of the competition. The job is to follow the skater with the spotlight, aiming to keep the light centered on their body throughout their performance. While it may seem daunting, this role is crucial to the event’s success.
Competition Skater Check-In Stadium
Event Monitors are essential for keeping the competition on schedule. Monitors are assigned per rink, where they manage rink doors and ensure that the correct skaters are on the ice at the appropriate times. This position requires effective communication with other volunteers and officials. Volunteers who are detail-oriented, can communicate clearly, and are comfortable multitasking are well-suited for this role. Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Competition Skater Check-In Stadium
Event Monitors are essential for keeping the competition on schedule. Monitors are assigned per rink,
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best views of the competition. The job is to follow the skater with
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Competition Skater Check-In Stadium
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best
Competition Skater Check-In Stadium
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
assist with officials and volunteer coach hospitality
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information. Volunteer positions here include Skater Check-In, Coach and Official Check-In, and serving as the main information hub. These roles are ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with people and offering excellent customer service. Volunteers typically work at a table, either individually or, during busy periods, with one or two others.
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
Operating the spotlight offers one of the best
Volunteers in the Awards role present medals to skaters at the podium when results are final for each event.
The Registration area is the first point of contact for competitors, where they are welcomed and provided with necessary event information.
Contact the event organizers: Heather Olson