2015 Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition Sunday, March 1, 2015 Hosted by the Tri-State Toe Picks FSC Onalaska Omni Center 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54601 Further information and Secure Online Registration (EntryEeze) available at: www.thetoepicks.org Entries due January 25, 2015 1 2015 Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition Sunday, March 1, 2015, 10 am Hosted by the Tri-State Toe Picks FSC Chief Referee: TBA Chief Accountant: TBA LOCATION OF EVENTS: The Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650. EVENTS: This competition will include the following ladies’ and men’s events: Basic Elements Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8 Basic Program Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8 Free Skate Compulsory: Free Skate 1-6 Free Skate Program Event: Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event: Introductory Levels, Test Track and Well Balanced Levels (through Preliminary) Adult Events: Adult 1-6, Pre-Bronze and Bronze Test Track Program Event: (through Preliminary) Well Balanced Program Event: (through Preliminary) Artistic/Showcase Solo Event Jumps Event Spins Event Fun Events: Skate Race Longest One Foot Glide Longest Shoot the Duck Longest Lunge REGISTRATION: The registration desk at the Onalaska Omni Center will be open during all practice and competition sessions. Competitors should arrive at the Onalaska Omni Center at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time of their event. All schedules will be posted on an official bulletin board at the Onalaska Omni Center. It is the responsibility of each competitor to check this board for official changes and events on the day of the competition. Failure to arrive, check-in with the registration desk, check-in with the ice monitor, and turn in your music at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled event may result in disqualification. 2 ELIGIBILITY AND RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS: The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.0) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete, but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries (January 25, 2015). All SNOWPLOW SAM and BASIC SKILLS SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or Individual dances. Skaters in all other events must skate at highest free skate level passed OR one level higher (MIF test level will not determine skater’s competitive level), BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. ENTRIES AND FEES: On-line entries are preferred. Please register on-line (secure registration powered by EntryEeze) through the website link: www.thetoepicks.org . For an additional fee, you may register via paper forms by following instructions on pages 6 - 8. Paper entries must be filled out completely and fee check made payable to the TriState Toe Picks FSC. Questions can be directed to Kym Culp via e-mail at [email protected]. Event Type: First Event Each Additional Event “Fun Events” Practice Ice, advance purchase Practice Ice, event day purchase Paper Registration Fee Fee for Late Registration Entry Fee: $50 $15 $10 $10/twenty minute session $15/twenty minute session $15 (no fee for on-line registration) $25 DEADLINE FOR ENTIRIES: On-line entries must be completed by midnight, January 25, 2015. Paper entries must be RECEIVED by January 25, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted only at the discretion of the organizers and will be subject to a $25 late fee. A coach should review the entry form for accuracy and his/her signature verifies the skater’s skating level and events. REFUNDS: NO refunds after closing entry date of January 25, 2015 unless the event is cancelled by the Tri-State Toe Picks FSC. Full refunds (minus on-line fee if applicable), including practice ice, are available if withdrawal is prior to the closing date of January 25, 2015. After January 25, 2015, entry refunds are only available if the event is cancelled. There will be NO medical refunds given. If you register on-line, your refund will be returned to your credit card as soon as the competition committee determines that a refund is due. If you register via a paper form, then you will be issued a club check for the refund. If you register on-line, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason. 3 AWARDS: Everyone will receive an award. There will be no more than 6 skaters in each group for any event. All events will be final rounds. ALL awards will be made at appropriate times throughout the competition. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Skaters’ name and event times along with directions to Onalaska Omni Center will be posted on the Tri-State Toe Picks FSC website (www.thetoepicks.org) approximately one week prior to the competition. Information regarding skating times will be mailed if a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope is included with the paper registration. All skaters should be ready to skate and check in with the Ice Monitor 30 minutes prior to their scheduled event time. PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be available on Sunday, March 1 from 7 am to 9:30 am. Practice ice will be sold in advance (on-line registration or paper entry) for $10 per 20 minutes, or for $15 per 20 minutes at registration as a walk on the morning of competition. Skaters’ names and practice times will be posted on the website (www.thetoepicks.org) approximately one week prior to competition. A maximum of 20 skaters will be allowed on the ice during any one session. Program music will NOT be played during the practice ice sessions. Practice ice sessions may be added or canceled based on the number of registrations with the final practice ice schedule posted on the Tri-State Toe Picks website and at the ice rink. No phone calls and no e-mails will be accepted for practice ice. MUSIC: The music for all free skating programs and artistic programs must be provided on a CD by the skater. The CD must clearly be marked with the name of the skater, event entered, length of music, and must contain only ONE track per CD. Music must be recorded on CD-R media (no CD-RW). Competition music must be turned in at the time of registration. Time duration is always +/- 10 seconds of the stated time frame of event. A duplicate CD should be available at rink side during the event as back up. CD will be returned to the registration desk shortly after each event. CDs not collected prior to the end of the competition will be disposed. For all Free Skate and Artistic/Showcase programs, vocal music with lyrics is permitted. PHOTOGRAPHS: A professional photographer will be available for podium pictures. Only the professional photographer will take the award pictures. You may bring your own camera or video camera for action shots but please no flash photography during an event. ATTIRE: Skating top/skirt/pants or skating dress for ladies or skating top/pants for men is recommended, but not required. Casual figure skating attire is also accepted. 4 FACILITIES AND PARKING: All events and practice sessions will be held at the Onalaska Omni Center at 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54601. Onalaska Omni center website: www.omnicenter.net. Rink size is 110’ wide by 232’ long with slightly rounded corners. Concession stand will be available for duration of events. No outside food is allowed. The arena has seating for spectators and changing rooms for skaters. Free parking is available. LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found items may be claimed at the registration desk. PARTICIPATION GIFT: Every skater will receive a T-shirt for participating in the Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition! Please indicate your preferred size on the on-line registration or paper registration. One T-shirt per registered basic skills event skater. OTHER INFORMATION: For a complete set of rules, application forms, and schedules visit our website: www.thetoepicks.org. Website will be updated on an ongoing basis. Mail paper registrations by January 25, 2015 to: Tri-State Toe Picks F.S.C. Coulee Region Basic Skills Competition P.O. Box 374 Onalaska, WI 54650 For questions, please contact Competition Chair, Kym Culp, via e-mail: [email protected]. 5 Page 1 of 3 (please print and submit all pages of entry form) 2015 Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition Paper/Mail Entry Form Only use this form if NOT registering on-line via EntryEeze. On-line entry is preferred. Please register on-line via link at www.thetoepicks.org. There is a $15 charge for paper entries. If paper entry, please mail check (payable to “Tri-State Toe Picks FSC”) and all 3 paper entry registration forms by deadline of January 25, 2015 to: Tri-State Toe Picks FSC Coulee Region Basic Skills Competition P.O. Box 374 Onalaska, WI 54650 Skater’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ First Last Phonetic Pronunciation of Name: _____________________________________________________________ Skater’s T-Shirt Size (circle one): Youth S Youth M Youth L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Date of Birth: _____/_____/______ Age: ________ Gender: _______ USFSA#:_________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________State:_________________ Zip: __________________ Parent/Guardian Name (if under age 18):________________________________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________Phone :(_______)____________________________ Highest Level Passed: ______________________________________________________________________ Program/Home Club Affiliation: ______________________________________________________________ Director’s/Instructor’s/Primary Coach’s Name: ___________________________________________________ Director’s/Instructor’s/Primary Coach’s E-mail:__________________________________________________ Director’s/Instructor’s/Primary Coach’s Phone Number :(_______) ____________________________________ 6 Page 2 of 3 (please print and submit all pages of entry form) Please check each Basic Skills Event(s) you are entering: Basic Elements Event: ____Snowplow Sam 1-3 ____Basic 1 ____Basic 5 ____Basic 2 ____Basic 6 ____Basic 3 ____Basic 7 ____Basic 4 ____Basic 8 Basic Program Event: ____Snowplow Sam 1-3 ____Basic 1 ____Basic 5 ____Basic 2 ____Basic 6 ____Basic 3 ____Basic 7 ____Basic 4 ____Basic 8 Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event: ____Free Skate 1 ____Free Skate 2 ____Free Skate 3 ____Free Skate 4 ____Free Skate 5 ____Free Skate 6 Free Skate 1-6 Program Event: ____Free Skate 1 ____Free Skate 2 ____Free Skate 3 ____Free Skate 4 ____Free Skate 5 ____Free Skate 6 - OR - Jumps Event: ___ Basic Skills/Adult 1-6 ____ Beginner/FreeSkate 1-3 ____High Beginner/FreeSkate 4/AdPreBronze ____No Test ____Pre-Preliminary/FreeSkate 5-6/AdBronze ____Preliminary - OR - Adult Event: ____Adult 1 ____Adult 4 ____Adult 2 ____Adult 5 ____Adult 3 ____Adult 6 ____Adult Pre-Bronze ____Adult Bronze Compulsory Event – Intro Levels/Test Track/Well Balanced: ___Beginner Compulsory ___High Beginner Compulsory ___No Test Compulsory ___Pre-Preliminary Compulsory ___Preliminary Compulsory Well Balanced Program Event: - OR ____Pre-Preliminary ____Preliminary Spins Event: Artistic/Showcase Solo Event: ____Basic Skills/Adult 1-6 ____Beginner/FreeSkate 1-3/Adult Pre-Bronze ____High Beginner/FreeSkate 4 ____No Test ____Pre-Preliminary/FreeSkate 5-6/Adult Bronze ____Preliminary “Fun Events” (priced at $10 per event) ____Skate Race ____Longest One Foot Glide Intro Level/Test Track Program Event: ____Beginner ____High Beginner ____No Test ____Pre-Preliminary Test Track ____Preliminary Test Track ____Basic 1-8/Adult 1-6 ____Beginner/High Beginner/FreeSkate 1-6 ____No Test/Pre-Preliminary/Adult Pre-Bronze ____Preliminary/Adult Bronze ____Longest Shoot the Duck ____Longest Lunge ENTRY FEES: Please make all checks payable to “Tri-State Toe Picks FSC”. First Event: = $ 50.00 Additional Events: _______(number of additional events) x $15 each = $_______ “Fun Events”: _____(number of “fun” events) x $10 each = $_______ Paper Registration administrative charge (on-line entry preferred) = $ 15.00 Practice Ice # of sessions: ______ x $10 each (advance mail registration price) = $_______ Late fee (ONLY if entry received after deadline of January 25, 2015) = ($ 25.00) ------------------------------------- TOTAL FEES DUE: = $__________ Mail completed entry form (all 3 pages) and fees payable to “Tri-State Toe Picks FSC” to: Tri-State Toe Picks FSC Coulee Region Basic Skills Competition P.O. Box 374 Onalaska, WI 54650 ___________________Skater’s Name _______CHECK # No refunds will be made after the deadline of January 25, 2015, except for cancelled events. Full refunds (minus on-line processing fee if applicable), including practice ice, are available if withdrawal is prior to the closing date of January 25, 2015. After January 25, 2015, entry refunds are only available if the event is cancelled. There will be NO medical refunds given. If you register on-line, your refund will be returned to your credit card as soon as the competition committee determines that a refund is due. If you register via a paper form, then you will be issued a club check for the refund. If you register on-line, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason. 7 Page 3 of 3 (please print and submit all pages of entry form) Certification of Competitor: I am a USFS registered skater, or parent/guardian thereof, eligible under the rules of United States Figure Skating. I certify that the information regarding my age is correct. I understand that due to limitations of ice for this competition the Referee and/or the 2015 Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition Committee reserve the right to limit entries on a first-come, first-served basis or to eliminate events with suitable notification to the entrants and return of entry fees for the event. ________________________________________ Name of competitor (please print) ________________________________________ Signature of competitor Waiver of Claims for Injury: All competitors waive all claims of injury to person or property during the competition and practice sessions at the Onalaska Omni Center. US Figure Skating and the Tri-State Toe Picks FSC and Coulee Region Basic Skills Figure Skating Competition Committee undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skaters. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants or their parents/guardians shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials, US Figure Skating, the club hosting the competition, and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition. If the competitor is under age (18 years) the parent or guardian must sign the release. ___________________________________________________ Signature of Competitor or Parent/Guardian (if skater under 18) _________________________ Date Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment: I hereby consent to medically necessary emergency medical treatment for my child/myself: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Competitor _________________________________________________________ Signature of Competitor or Parent/Guardian (if skater under 18) _____________________________ Date THIS PAGE TO BE COMPLETED AFTER SKATER/PARENT(GUARDIAN) HAVE FILLED OUT ENTRY FORM TO ENSURE ACCURACY: Certification of Director/Instructor/Primary Coach: To the best of my knowledge, the above entry forms and signatures are true and correct. The named competitor, to the best of my knowledge, is eligible to enter the event(s) as specified. The competitor is a Home Club USFS member (Basic Skills or Individual) of our club in good standing. I have reviewed and approve the entry of this skater in the indicated events: _______________________________________________________ Name of Director/Instructor/Coach (please print) _____________________________ Title _________________________________________________________ Signature of Director/Instructor/Coach _________________________________ e-mail address __________________________________________________________ Full name of Home Club (_______)___________________________ phone number 8 EVENT: BASIC ELEMENTS EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 Format: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music All elements must be skated in the order listed LEVEL Snowplow Sam 1-3 TIME 1:00 max Basic 1 1:00 max Basic 2 1:00 max Basic 3 1:00 max Basic 4 1:00 max Basic 5 1:00 max Basic 6 1:00 max Basic 7 1:00 max Basic 8 1:00 max SKATING RULES/STANDARDS 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 1. Forward two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row 1. Forward one foot glide, either foot 2. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line, 2-3 each foot 3. Moving snowplow stop 4. Two foot turn in place, forward to backward 5. Backward two foot swizzles, 6 - 8 in a row 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 3. Forward slalom 4. Backward one foot glide, either foot 5. Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions 1. Standstill forward outside three-turn, Right & Left 2. Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise 3. Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions 4. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes 5. Backward snowplow stop, Right or Left 1. Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions 3. Basic one foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 4. Side toe hop, either direction 5. Hockey stop 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn, Right & Left 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line, Right or Left 4. Lunge, Right or Left 5. T-stop, Right or Left 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, Right to Left and Left to Right 2. Ballet Jump, either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise 4. Forward inside pivot 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, Right & Left 2. Waltz jump (from a standstill) 3. Mazurka, either direction 4. Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise, two forward crossovers into forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position - minimum three revolutions 9 EVENT: BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater may use elements from a previous level A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level LEVEL TIME SKATING RULES/STANDARDS Snowplow 1:00 +/-10 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip max Sam 1-3 2. Forward two foot swizzles, 2-3-in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 1:00 +/-10 Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide and dip max 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6 -8 in a row 3. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop 1:00 +/-10 Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide, either foot max 2. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line, 2-3 each foot 3. Moving snowplow stop 4. Two foot turn in place, forward to backward 5. Backward two foot swizzles, 6 - 8 in a row 1:00 +/-10 Basic 3 1. Forward stroking max 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive 3. Forward slalom Backward one foot glide – either foot 4. Backward one foot glide – either foot 5. Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions 1:00 +/-10 Basic 4 1. Standstill forward outside three turn, Right & Left max 2. Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions 3. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes 4. Backward snowplow stop, Right or Left 1:00 +/-10 Basic 5 1. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions max 2. Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 3. Side toe hop, either direction 4. Hockey stop 1:00 +/-10 Basic 6 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn, Right & Left max 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line, Right or Left 4.Lunge, Right or Left 5.T-stop, Right or Left 1:00 +/-10 Basic 7 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, Right to Left and Left to Right max 2. Ballet Jump, either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise 4. Forward inside pivot 1:00 +/-10 Basic 8 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns Right & Left max 2. Waltz jump (from a standstill) 3. Mazurka, either direction 4. Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise - two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position – minimum three revolutions 10 EVENT: FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY EVENT Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level LEVEL Free Skate 1 TIME 1:15 max. SKATING RULES/STANDARDS 1. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes 2. Backward outside three turns, Right & Left 3. One-foot upright scratch spin from back crossovers – minimum three revolutions 4. Waltz jump from back crossovers 5. Half-flip jump Free Skate 2 1:15 max. Free Skate 3 1:15 max. Free Skate 4 1:15 max. Free Skate 5 1:15 max. Free Skate 6 1:15 max. 1. Forward outside or inside spiral Right or Left 2. Waltz three’s, Right or Left, 2-3 sets 3. Beginning back spin, entry optional – minimum two revolutions 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 5. Toe loop jump 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Backward inside three turns, Right & Left 3. Back spin – minimum three revolutions 4. Salchow jump 5. Waltz jump-Toe loop or Salchow-Toe loop jump combination 1. Forward power three turns, 2-3 consecutive sets Right or Left 2. Sit spin – minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump-loop jump combination 1. Camel spin – minimum three revolutions 2. Forward upright spin to back spin – minimum three revolutions on each foot 3. Loop-loop jump combination 4. Flip jump 1. Five step Mohawk sequence – 1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free Skate 6) 2. Camel-sit spin combination – minimum four revolutions total 3. Split or stag jump 4. Waltz jump - half loop - Salchow sequence 5. Lutz jump 11 EVENT: FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM EVENT Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from the previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30 +/-10 seconds LEVEL Free Skate 1 TIME Free Skate 2 1:30 +/- 10 sec Free Skate 3 1:30 +/- 10 sec Free Skate 4 1:30 +/- 10 sec Free Skate 5 1:30 +/- 10 sec Free Skate 6 1:30 +/- 10 sec 1:30 +/- 10 sec SKATING RULES/STANDARDS 1. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes 2. One foot upright scratch spin from back crossovers – minimum three revolutions 3. Waltz jump from back crossovers 4. Half-flip jump 1. Forward outside or inside spiral, Right or Left 2. Beginning back spin, entry optional – minimum two revolutions 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 4. Toe loop jump 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Back spin – minimum three revolutions 3. Salchow jump 4. Waltz jump-Toe loop or Salchow-Toe loop jump combination 1. Forward power three turns, 2-3 consecutive sets Right or Left 2. Sit spin – minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump-loop jump combination 1. Camel spin – minimum three revolutions 2. Forward upright spin to back spin – minimum three revolutions on each foot 3. Loop-loop jump combination 4. Flip jump 1. Camel-sit spin combination – minimum four revolutions total 2. Split or stag jump 3. Waltz jump - half loop - Salchow sequence 4. Lutz jump 12 EVENT: INTRODUCTORY LEVELS COMPULSORY EVENT Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program LEVEL Beginner TIME High Beginner 1:15 max No Test 1:15 max 1:15 max SKATING RULES/STANDARDS 1. Waltz jump 2. ½ jump of choice 3. Forward two foot or one foot spin, minimum three revolutions (free leg position optional) 4. Forward or backward spiral 1. Toe loop jump 2. Salchow jump 3. Forward scratch spin- minimum three revolutions 4. Forward or backward spiral 1. Loop jump 2. Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) 3. Solo spin- sit or camel spin – minimum three revolutions 4. Spiral sequence- must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES (TEST TRACK AND WELL BALANCED) General event parameters: Elements skated on ½ ice Elements may be performed only once Music is not allowed LEVEL Pre-Preliminary TIME 1:00 max. Preliminary 1:00 max. SKATING RULES/STANDARDS Single flip Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Sit spin or camel spin – minimum 3 revolutions Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) Single Lutz Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Back upright spin – minimum 3 revolutions Forward inside spiral 13 EVENT: INTRODUCTORY LEVELS FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. LEVEL JUMPS SPINS Beginner Maximum 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front). Max 2 jump sequences Max 2 of any same jump Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only. Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump. Maximum 5 jump elements: Up to 2 may be jump combos or sequences Jump combos are limited to 2 jumps Jump sequences are limited to 3 single jumps (half-loop is not considered a single jump at this level). No Axels or double jumps are permitted. 1:30 +/- 10 sec High Beginner 1:30 +/- 10 sec No Test 1:30 +/- 10 sec STEP SEQUENCES QUALIFICATIONS Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skate badge tests Maximum 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Minimum 3 Revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skate badge tests Maximum 2 spins: Spins must be of different character Each spin much have a minimum of 3 revolutions Spins may change feet, position and start with a fly. One step sequence that utilized ½ of the ice surface. Two upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry. (Min 3 revolutions) 14 EVENT: TEST TRACK FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The following deductions will be taken: - 0.1 from EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. - 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. - 0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than required minimum revolutions. LEVEL JUMPS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES QUALIFICATIONS Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than onehalf rotation (front to back or back to front including halfloop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop and loop only. Max 2 jump combinations and sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: Two spins of a different nature, one position only. No change of foot, no flying entry (Minimum 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Pre-preliminary free skate test. Max 2 spins: One spin in one position; no change of foot, no flying entry (Min 3 revs) One spin consisting of a front scratch to back scratch; exit on spinning foot not mandatory (Min 3 revs on each foot) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test, but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test Pre-Preliminary 1:30 +/10 sec. Preliminary 1:30 +/10 sec. 15 EVENT: WELL BALANCED FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted for pre-preliminary – intermediate. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Either IJS or the 6.0 judging system will be used for this event All relevant and appropriate IJS rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org, under “Technical Information,” then “Singles/Pairs”. LEVEL TIME JUMPS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: One step sequence Pre1:40 a)Any single jumps, including Axel, allowed. that must use ½ of the Preliminary Maximum Vocal Music Permitted Preliminary 1:40 Maximum Vocal Music Permitted b)Max 2 jump combinations or sequences c)Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps. d)Number of jumps in a jump sequence is limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps (1/2 loop is not considered a single jump). e)Axel may be repeated as an individual jump, as part of a jump combination or jump sequence. Maximum of 2 Axels. f)Double or triple jumps are not allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements: a)One must be an Axel or Waltz-jump b)Max if 2 jump combinations or sequences c)Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps d)Number of jumps in a jump sequence is limited to a max of 3 single jumps (1/2 loop is not considered a single jump) e)Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted, selected from: double Salchow, double toe-loop, double loop f)Axel and no more than 2 different double jumps may be repeated as individual jumps, as part of jump combinations or jump sequences. g)Maximum of 2 Axels or any double jump h)Double flips, double Lutz, double Axels, or triple jumps not allowed. a)spins must be of a different nature b)spins may change feet and/or position c)spins may start with a fly d)minimum of 3 revolutions ice surface Maximum 2 spins: One step sequence that must use ½ of the ice surface a)spins must be of a different nature b)spins may change feet and/or position c)spins may start with a fly d)minimum of 3 revolutions 16 ADULT EVENTS: ADULT 1-6, PRE-BRONZE and BRONZE Adult 1-6 Levels can be skated as a compulsory event or program event, skater’s choice. Adult Pre-Bronze and Adult Bronze will be skated as a program event. The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout program. Vocal music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30 +/-10 seconds unless otherwise noted Adult 1 1. Falling and recovery 2. Forward Marching 3. Forward 2 foot glide 4. Forward swizzle 5. Moving snowplow stops Adult 2 1. Forward stroking showing correct use of blade 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise, 4-6 in a row 3. Forward 1 foot glides 4. Slalom 5. Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Adult 4 1.Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges 2.Backward edges on a circle, outside and inside, clockwise and counter clockwise 3.Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise, 5 consecutive 4.Forward outside 3-turns, right and left 5.Forward outside swing rolls to a count of 6 Adult 5 1.Forward and backward crossovers in a figure 8 pattern 2.Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line 3.T-stop, right or left 4.Forward inside 3-turns, right and left 5.Beginning 1 foot spin 1.Forward outside and inside edges on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise 2.Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise 3.Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, 4-6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise 4.Moving forward to backward and backward to forward 2 foot turn 5.Beginning 2 foot spin Adult 6 1.Forward perimeter stroking with crossover end patterns 2.Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glide (landing position) 3.Lunge 4.Spiral 5.Footwork sequence: 3-5 forward crossovers to an inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward inside the circle and repeat. Adult Pre-Bronze: Adult Bronze: Must have passed no higher than adult pre-bronze free skate test or pre-preliminary free skate test. Time: 1:40 max. Refer to the current US Figure Skating Rulebook #4600 for specific requirements. Must have passed no higher than adult bronze free skate test or the preliminary free skate test. Time: 1:50 max. Refer to the current US Figure Skating Rulebook #4590 for specific requirements. Adult 3 17 EVENT: ARTISTIC/SHOWCASE EVENTS: Artistic/Showcase events are open to skaters in Basic Skills, Free Skate, Limited Beginner through Preliminary, and Adult Bronze. Groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Skaters must enter at the same level as their free skate event or highest test level of skater’s in the group ensemble or production number. If a free skate event is not being entered, skaters must enter at their current test level or one level higher. Vocal music is permitted. Skaters will be judged on musical interpretation, feeling, expression, and how the skating relates to the music. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious loss of control will reduce contestant’s marks. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, eye contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of the ice. Show costumes and props are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. 6.0 Judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS Basic 1-8/ Adult 1-6 May not have passed any higher Elements only from Basic 1-8, or Adult 1-6 than Basic 8 level or Adult Basic 6 curriculum level. PROGRAM LENGTH Time 1:00 Free skate 1- 3 jump maximum. ½ rotation jumps only, 6/Beginner/ plus the following full rotation jumps: High Salchow and toe loop. Beginner May not have passed any official Time: 1:30 U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. No Test/ Prepreliminary/ Adult PreBronze Must have passed no higher than Time: 1:30 U.S. Figure Skating Pre-Preliminary or Adult Pre-Bronze free skate test. 3 jump maximum. No axels or double jumps permitted. Preliminary/ 3 jump maximum. Axels are permitted, but Must have passed no higher than Adult Bronze no double jumps allowed. U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary free skate or Adult Bronze test. Time: 1:40 18 JUMPS EVENT Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee Each skater will be allowed two attempts at each jump. The judges will select the better of the two jumps. To be skated on 1/2 ice No music All elements must be skated in the order listed Skaters may compete at the same level as their free skate events or one level higher LEVEL TIME SKATING RULES/STANDARDS Basic Skills 1:15 max Bunny Hop 1-8/Adult 1-6 Ballet Jump Waltz Jump from a stand still Beginner 1:15 max Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence or ½ flip or ½ Lutz Free Skate 1-3 Single Salchow High Beginner or 1:15 max Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence Free Skate 4 Single Salchow or Jump combination: waltz jump – toe loop Adult Pre-Bronze No Test 1:15 max Single toe loop Single loop Jump combination: any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) Pre-Preliminary 1:15 max Single toe loop or Single flip Free Skate 5-6 Jump combination: and two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) or Adult Bronze Preliminary 1:15 max Single flip Single lutz SPINS EVENT Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee To be skated on 1/2 ice No music Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be judged. Spins may not be repeated. Skaters may compete at the same level as their free skate events or one level higher LEVEL TIME SKATING RULES/STANDARDS Basic Skills 1:30 max Upright pivot (either foot) 1-8/Adult 1-6 2 foot spin (2) Beginning one foot spin (2) Beginner or 1:30 max Upright two foot spin (3) Free Skate 1-3 Upright one foot spin (3) or Adult Upright forward scratch spin (3) Pre-Bronze High Beginner 1:30 max Upright two foot spin (3) or Upright forward scratch spin (3) Free Skate 4 Sit spin (3) No Test 1:30 max Upright two foot spin (3) Upright forward scratch spin (3) Sit spin (3) Pre-Preliminary or 1:30 max Upright forward scratch spin (3) Free Skate 5-6 or Upright back-scratch spin (3) Adult Bronze Sit spin (3) Preliminary Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3) Combination spin with no change of foot (4) Sit spin (3) 19 FUN EVENTS Fun events will be grouped by skill level. Each skater entered in a fun event will receive an award. -Skate Race: Each skater will race around the rink and the first skater to cross the finish line wins. -Longest Shoot the Duck: Each skater will perform a shoot the duck element and the skater that can hold it the longest wins. -Longest One Foot Glide: Each skater will perform a one foot glide and the skater that can hold it the longest wins. -Longest Lunge: Each skater will perform a lunge and the skater that can hold it the longest wins. 20
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