January 9, 2010

The Park District of Franklin Park is proud to sponsor this 18th annual meet for figure skaters, speed skaters, hockey players and sled hockey players with special needs. This unique event highlights these inspired athletes from across the Midwest. Come cheer them on! Spectator admission is free.

This year Northwest Designs will be selling commemorative t-shirts with the above logo for the event. The shirts will also have all of the names of the participants on the back. Don't miss out!

Download the competition packet here.

2009 Platinum Sponsor

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters

Thank you to our 2009 Bronze, Silver or Gold sponsors of the Special Needs Competiton. Your support is greatly appreciated.

• M & M Sports
• Ogletree Deakins

The following companies or groups have made donations for the skaters goodie bags or are an in-kind sponsor.

• Chicago Blackhawks0
• Chicago Wolves
• Floors & Walls Unlimited
• Franklin Park Kiwanis
• Omar Electric
• Panthers-Bantam 3 Hockey Team
• Panthers-Peewee 4 Hockey Team
• Sir Speedy

Find out how your business can be a part of this wonderful event. This is a free event and business support is always appreciated. Download sponsorship package information here.

Contact us at 847-671-4268 or by email to fpice@fpparks.org for more information.

January 24, 2010 **NEW DATE**

Synchronized skating-SPEED-vibrant costumes exciting music-thats what the KICKLine Synchronized Competition is all about. Teams from all over the Chicago area compete in several categories of skill and difficulty. Our annual Kickline Competition is slated this year for Sunday, January 24. Skating teams consist of as many as 32 individuals who perform intricate, synchronized skating maneuvers. 

It is an exciting sport of grace, beauty, speed, and artistry. Stop by the ice arena to see this exciting sport. Admission is FREE! 

Download the competition packet here.

For more information on the Kickline, contact the Franklin Park Ice Arena at 847-671-4268 or email fpice@fpparks.org

April 24-25, 2010  

Competitive skaters from the Chicago area will come together in Franklin Park for an exciting weekend of competition. After training all year, skaters ages 3 to adult compete in a variety of events including solo, compulsory, spotlight and music interpretation. A panel of judges award top honors to the most athletic, artistic and talented figure skaters. This is your chance to see future skating stars from Franklin Park and across the state. Spring Fever has something for everyone. Admission is free!

For more information on Spring Fever, contact the Franklin Park Ice Arena at 847-671-4268 or email fpice@fpparks.org