The 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL THEATRE ON ICE COMPETITION will be held June 30- July 3, 2016 at the Pelham Civic Center and Ice Arena, Pelham, AL. The event will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating.  More than 75 teams from around the nation will compete.  The programs are judged by U.S. Figure Skating judges and are evaluated on technical merit and presentation with emphasis on originality, costuming, artistry and musicality.  Theatre On Ice (TOI) is a form of competitive figure skating that is popular in Europe, where it is known as Ballet on Ice. It combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theater and dance. Teams consist of between eight and 30 skaters. The event will be hosted by the Birmingham Figure Skating Club and the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena.