Columbus Invitational
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Please Join us for the 2026 Columbus Invitational!
March 5-8, 2026
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Registration
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Registration page here
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Entry Deadline: February 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
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LATE​ Registration Deadline: February 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EST ($50 late fee applies)
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Registration cost includes a complimentary video included from 828 Studios!
Practice Ice
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Pre-purchase practice ice sales deadline: February 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
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Purchase practice ice on the USFS Website in the 2026 Columbus Invitational Competition Menu
Music
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Music upload deadline: February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
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Music upload late fee: $25 if uploaded after 02/16/2026 deadline
Program Requirements:
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Basic Skills Program events will be full ice with the skater's choice of music. Basic Skills Element events will be in the program format on 1/2 ice
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IJS will be used for all events No Test-Senior, Pre-Preliminary Excel-Senior Excel, and Adult Bronze-Master Jr/Sr
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Aspire 1-4 Program and Compulsories
Test Credits
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Test credits offered during the competition are at a rate of $25 per test
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Payment will be required prior to the skater participating in the event. A link for payment can be found below
Test Session
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LCSC will be having a test session on Thursday, March 5, 2026​
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Skaters interested in testing should email Lisa Hittle at president@lcsccolumbus.org
Host Hotel Information: Hotel Indigo
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LCSC is honored to offer participants special pricing at Columbus' Hotel Indigo, located right in the heart of downtown Columbus. Please see below for booking instructions.
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We recommend making your reservation before the deadline of February 5, 2026.
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Loaded Rate: $165.00
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To make reservations, choose from one of the following options:
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Call Hotel Indigo directly at 812-375-9100 and ask for the LCSC COLUMBUS SKATING COMPETITION group block rate​
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Navigate to www.hotelindigo.com/columbusin and select book now, then more options. Input SKT in the group block code to access your rate then click continue.
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Follow the link below to go directly to the group block rate for online convenience!
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