MSUFSC has been performing on behalf of the MSU Men's Bobcat Hockey Team since 2022, and the Bozeman Icedogs since 2023. Performance is one of the most fun and enjoyable parts of the club, allowing group performance and collaboration on ice. Our seasons run from September through March. MSUFSC has two performance teams, allowing for skaters of all levels to be able to showcase their skating in a performance atmosphere.
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm SWC Studio 1 (Off-Ice)
Thursdays 6:00-7:45am Gallatin Ice (On-Ice)
Yes. Blue team travels with the MSU Men's Hockey Team primarily to Helena, MT (Steed Arena) for events such as the Montana Cup, Cat Griz games, and playoffs. These games are expected, and a travel letter for absences is provided for skaters travelling. Blue team leaves around 1-2pm, depending on game start time, but this can vary. Travel is provided by the team.
Both Blue and Gold teams travel to Helena Figure Skating Club to participate in their Spring Iceshow. Travel is provided by the team and is an overnight trip. A combined program of both Blue and Gold Teams is done.
This can depend. Schedules are assigned by MSUFSC in the late summer, usually July and August, as all the teams release their home game schedules.
Blue Team can expect to perform at every MSU Men's Hockey home game that takes place on Friday and Saturday, and all Cat Griz Games. Blue team will do some Bozeman Icedog games.
Gold Team can expect to perform at any MSU Men's Hockey home games that take place on Thursday or Sunday. Gold Team will primarily do Bozeman Icedog games.
Game assignment aligns with club governance and team direction.
Home games normally start at 7:30pm at the Gallatin Ice Arena. Skaters arrive between 30-45 minutes prior to puck drop. Teams perform in team lead out, the national anthem, and shovel during period media time-outs. Skaters also cheer and perform tags in the stands if not shoveling. The main team performance takes place after the first period is finished, after the ice resurfaces. Teams clear the ice during chuck a puck, and continue to perform tags and shovels. Skaters can expect to be done after 9:45pm, but sometimes are required to stay later.
Blue Team:
All single jumps (excluding axel)
All basic spin positions (sit, camel, scratch), variations encouraged
Able to do rockers, brackets, twizzles, lunges, three turns, toe elements, grabs, bauers, etc.
Passed Preliminary Skating Skills and Singles (can be passed during Fall semester of season)
Gold Team:
Waltz jump or any half-jump (singles encouraged)
Scratch, one foot, or two foot spin
Able to do two foot turns, lunges, spirals, etc.
No tests required
Both Blue and Gold Teams have different MSUFSC-issued costumes. These are required for all performances. Overall, both teams and all skaters follow the guidelines below:
White figure skates required
In the boot tights in a tan/skin tone color required (no metallics or rhinestones)
Hair must be up (ponytail, half up, etc) with assigned bow in at all times
Skaters must bring all club issued jackets and shoes to games for non-ice circumstances