Badger State Games Information
can
be downloaded below:
They include ...
* Information on the games and a competition checklist,
*
Directions from West Bend to the hotel, to the rink and from the hotel to the rinks,
* Rink information and diagrams,
and combined with the information that follows should well prepare you for the games in Wausau!
These
have been created to help you as you attend your first BSG and to assist you as you try to familiarize yourself with the area
and the competition's protocol.
As always - as you are out there representing KMFSC - please put your best foot forward...
Competition Costs
Hopefully your coach has explained all of
the costs involved in traveling to a competition but just in case...
here is what you should expect...
Entry
Fees (paid in advance)
Music Cutting/Choreography/Lessons (paid in advance)
Skating Apparel
(Anything is fine!
Just make sure it's age appropriate, fits comfortably and appropriately, and can be skated in safely.)
An
expensive dress never influences the judges opinion of how someone skated and what placement they deserve.
Hotel
Room Charges (usually need a credit card)
Meals
Travel Expenses (gas, etc.)
Miscellaneous Spending (Optional)...
BSG Apparel and Pins, Skating Apparel (dresses, tights, accessories), Flowers, Videotography, Pictures, Concession Stand,
area shopping,
Coaches Fees...
Usually they charge you for milage, hotel expenses, meals, gate fee (when
they put your child on the ice to compete), practice fees (if you ask them to be at your child's practice ice).
If they haven't mentioned it to you ...NOW is the time to ask.
Many will want this paid, in advance of leaving, and
some will want it in cash.
BSG
Volunteers and Organizers
Many of the volunteers are non-skaters and simply members of the Wausau community -
please be courteous, patient and be well prepared. They may not have all of the answers you need.
See the BSG Information Packet for a detailed checklist and information!
Rely on your fellow
KMFSC parents and coaches to help you!
The Wausau Area and Facilities will be CROWDED!
Please be considerate of others,
exercising patience and tolerance.
Know
where you are going and allow yourselves extra time so you are not rushed and stressed out!
Please mind the "Golden Rule"
"If you can't say something nice - then don't say anything at all."
You may not like another
skater.
You may not like someone's dress.
You may not like their music.
You may think
someone's performance wasn't very good.
You may not agree with the judging and/or placement.
Keep it to yourself.
The person next to you may be their parent, their coach, a judge, etc.
Make a good impression
and set a good example for your children to follow.
They do follow your lead.
Just remember...Good
Sportsmanship...
It's about doing your best and being your best!
Winning has nothing to do with it!
Hotel Etiquette
Please be quiet and keep your children well supervised at all times.
There
are other competitors - both skaters and other sport participants.
Others may have to get up in the wee hours
of the morning for practices, etc.
Children running the hallways and/or bouncing around in the rooms can become
a huge source of irritation and guest complaints.
Wausau will be Swarming with BSG Participants
Whatever
you are attempting to do...eat, get gas, run to a store, get to a rink for practice early am/late pm, etc. allow extra time!
You will encounter heavy traffic early in the mornings and afternoons on Thurs and Fri.
People are still going to work,
driving children to school, activities, etc.
And, yes of course, wear your KMFSC Clubwear AND medals!
The competitors
are the talk of the town and business owners/patrons enjoy seeing
the competitors and their awards!
Again, be polite
and patient ... and thank those that compliment your skaters!
Good Luck at
the Games!
We hope you enjoy them!
