Supporters make posters to encourage figure skating athletes during their performances . (Photo by Dillon Berrus)

Lauren Marraffa waits as her mother, Barb Marraffa, and coach Amy lace up her skates prior to competition. (Photo by James Kane)

Figure skater Syann Nightingale, a level 2 skater, has her makeup done prior to competing. Nightingale has been skating for three years and this is her first state competition. (Photo by Dillon Berrus)

Emma Cahill pets Dora between rounds of competition. (Photo by Dillon Berrus)

A sign supporting figure skating athletes rests near the ice at the Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink. Sara Chin made the sign to cheer on her brother, Ryan Chin, who is a level 4 skater. (Photo by James Kane)

Jonathan Peterson Bernard has his picture taken with an unidentified woman following his compulsory round performance. (Photo by Dillon Berrus)