STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

The Sun Valley Figure Skating Club will host the 2021 Summer Skating Championships today through Sunday, July 25, at the Sun Valley indoor and outdoor ice rinks.

Nearly 300 skaters are scheduled to compete in the U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned competition, making it one of the largest competitions in the Pacific Northwest.

The Championships will include ladies, men’s, ice dance, basic skills and showcase events.

The audience will be limited for the indoor events due to COVID guidelines. But there will be plenty of outdoor seating available for the popular showcase events from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25.

Sunday’s showcase is especially popular with audiences as the skaters dress up and perform routines to beloved Broadway show tunes, Top 40 and other songs.