Figure Skating Competitions

2026 Kankakee Valley Open Compete USA Competition

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Kankakee Valley Open Compete USA Competition, taking place Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, 1601 River Road in Kankakee, Illinois.

We are excited to welcome skaters, coaches, families and friends back to Kankakee for another great day of competition! The coaching staff, management and volunteers at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena are proud supporters of the U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA program and are committed to creating a positive competition experience for skaters at every level.

To help make the day feel special for each participant, competition groups will be limited to no more than six skaters whenever possible.

Competition Events

The 2026 Kankakee Valley Open will offer a variety of events for skaters of all ages and levels, including:

  • Snowplow Sam through Basic 6 Program with Music
  • Aspire Program with Music
  • Excel Free Skate
  • Championship Free Skate through Preliminary
  • Adult Free Skate and Compulsory Moves
  • Athletic Development Events, including Compulsory Moves, Spin Challenge and Jump Challenge
  • Hockey 1–4 Elements & Skills Challenge

The Kankakee Valley Open is once again part of the Illinois Compete USA Series.

All registered skaters will also receive professional photography of their event from KrPhotogs Photography LLC.

Registration Information

Regular Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 pm
Late Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17 at 11:59 pm

Skaters can register and view the complete competition announcement at:

https://bit.ly/2026KVO

The 2026 Kankakee Valley Open is a Learn to Skate USA competition approved by U.S. Figure Skating and conducted in accordance with applicable U.S. Figure Skating rules.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena this October and celebrating all the hard work happening on the ice!

For questions regarding the competition, please contact Angie Pace-Tousignant at atousignant@kvpd.com.

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