Gotham City Synchro Nov 6–7 · Irvine

Skater information packet · 2026

Synchro Fall
Classic

Friday 6 – Saturday 7 November Great Park Ice, Irvine, CA

Schedule

Your weekend, hour by hour

Pick your team to see only your schedule. Times are Pacific.

I am

The schedule can change. Watch the team WhatsApp for updates.

Where we'll be

Three addresses for the weekend

We're staying in Santa Ana and skating in Irvine and Aliso Viejo. From the hotel, the competition rink is about a 25 to 30-minute drive and the practice rink about 20 to 25 minutes.

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana

8 MacArthur Place
Santa Ana, CA 92707

About a 25 to 30-minute drive to the competition rink

Directions
Competition rink

Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena

888 Ridge Valley
Irvine, CA 92618

25 to 30-minute drive from the hotel. Parking is available on site.

Directions
Practice rink

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace

9 Journey Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

20 to 25-minute drive from the hotel

Directions

Competition policies

How we do competition weekend

Before you leave

Sort these at home.

  • Clean skatesWhite boots with black heels and soles, and clean white laces.
  • Turn WhatsApp notifications on
  • Remove nail polishOr wear clear or nude polish.
  • Leave all jewelry at home

At the competition

Once we're in California.

  • Phones away on competition dayPut away phones, Apple Watches and other smart devices at the time on your itinerary. You can use them again after we skate. Let family and friends know you'll be unreachable during that window.
  • Stick to the itineraryIt's planned around meals, bathroom breaks and travel time. If one person strays from it, the whole team runs late.
  • Follow attire, hair and makeup exactlyEach look is planned. If sneakers are called for, don't wear boots. If hair is slicked, use gel.

Synchro is a small world

You're representing Gotham City Synchro, especially in team gear. Keep it classy.

Pay attention to who's around you at the rink, the hotel and restaurants. Keep any honest opinions for your hotel room or the car.

Travel tips

Getting there

Skates go in your carry-on

If TSA questions them, show the TSA guidance on skates.

Bag your liquids, especially gel

Put them in a sealed plastic bag. We've seen gel explode over competition dresses too many times.

Packing list

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Competition policies

Getting your skates competition-ready

Boots

  • Boots should be white, either with tape or speciality leather paint.
  • If your boots are already white, we recommend spot-covering any discoloration with skate paint or skate tape.

Heels

  • Heels should be black, with tape or paint.

Laces

  • Laces should be white and clean. You can bleach them at home or buy a new pair for the season.

The team brings tape at competition to tape down your laces, so you don't need your own.

Not sure how your skates look? Send us a photo or ask us at practice.