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2015 WINTER IOWA GAMES
FIGURE SKATING ANNOUNCEMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE
Sunday, February 8, 2015
DEADLINE
Early Registration Deadline
($70 Entry Fee for first event, $25 for each additional event)
Postmark: Monday, January 5, Mail to: 1421 S. Bell Ave Ste. 104, Ames, IA 50010.
Online: Monday, January 5: http://www.iowagames.org/Sports/WinterGames.aspx
Late Registration Deadline
($85 Entry Fee for first event, $25 for each additional event)
Online only: Monday, January 12
SITE
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
1100 Rockford Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
PRACTICE ICE
The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena (CRIA) will be offering practice sessions on Sunday Feb. 9 only. Practice ice will be
available for purchase when the event schedule is posted. Please call to reserve a time, 319-3980100. **Practice session times are subject to change if the competition needs to start earlier.
COMPETITION
Free Skate, Test Track, Artistic, Spins, Jumps, and Compulsory/Short . Eligibility: This event is open to
residents of Iowa. Open to all skaters including United States Figure Skating (USFS) and Ice Skating Institute
(ISI) skaters. Skaters from USFS and ISI shall have passed any one or all of the required tests, but not higher
tests. Skaters holding memberships in both USFS and ISI must skate at highest level attained. For example, a
USFS Preliminary / ISI Free Skate 6 skater must skate at the ISI level. Skaters may skate up one level above
their test level, but not down a level. Level is determined as of the date of registration clos ing.
CHIEF REFEREE: Lori Osborne
ACCOUNTANT: Kim Herman
MUSIC
Skaters are to provide their own music on a CD. CDs and cases must be marked with the skater’s name and
event. Athletes should have a second CD, which can be used as a backup. All CDs should be turned in at the
time of athlete check-in and can be picked up following the competition.
GROUPING & START-TIMES
7-10 days prior to competition, level groupings, and approximate start times will be available on the schedule.
OTHER
Competition schedule and map will be posted on the Iowa Games Web site approximately seven days prior to
competition. *Male and Female skaters will compete separately in the Free Skate event and combined for all
other events.
COMPETITION INFORMATION
RINK SIZE
200x100 OLY Rink
SYSTEM OF JUDGING: 6.0
EVENT: Test Track Free Skate
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Skaters may not enter both a W ell-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate ev ent at the same
nonqualifying competition.
Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all lev els.
Lev el will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest lev el they
hav e passed, or “skate up” to one lev el higher.
Minimum number of spin rev olutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Rev olutions 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 ev ent 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 the required minimum rev olutions.
Lev el
Jumps
Spins
Step Sequences
Qualifications
Pre-Preliminary
Maxim um of 5 jum p elem ents:

Jumps with not more
than one-half rotation
Maxim um of 2 spins:

Two spins of a
different nature,
one position only.
No change of foot,
no flying entry. (Min.
3 rev olutions)
Connecting
mov es and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
hav e passed tests
higher than U.S.
Figure Skating
pre-preliminary
free skate test
Connecting
mov es and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating prepreliminary free
skate test but
may not hav e
passed tests
higher than the
preliminary free
skate test
1:30 +/- 10 sec.



Preliminary
1:30 +/- 10 sec.
(front t o back or back to
front including half-loop)
Single rotation jumps:
Salchow, toe loop
and loop only.
Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maxim um of 5 jum p elem ents:

Jumps with not more
than one rotation (no
Axels).

Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences

Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maxim um of 2 spins:

One spin in one
position; no change
of foot, no flying
entry. (Min. 3
rev olutions)

One spin consisting
of a front scratch to
back scratch; exit
on spinning foot not
mandatory. (Min. 3
rev olutions per foot)
Pre-Juv enile
2:00 +/- 10 sec.
Juv enile
2:15 +/- 10 sec.
Maxim um of 5 jum p elem ents:

Jumps with not more
than one rotation (no
Axels).

Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences

Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maxim um of 2 spins:

One spin in one
position, no change
of foot (Min. 3
rev olutions)

One combination
spin: forward camel
spin to forward sit
spin; change of foot
optional (Min. 6
rev olutions). Spins
may not fly.
Maxim um of 5 jum p elem ents:

Any single jumps,
including Axel, are
permitted.

Max. 2 jump
combinations or
Maxim um of 2 spins:

One solo spin in one
position, no change
of foot (Min. 4
rev olutions).

One combination
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating
preliminary free
skate test but
may not hav e
passed tests
higher than prejuv enile free skate
test
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating prejuv enile free skate
test but may not

sequences
Max. 2 of any same
type jump
spin with one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position,
must include two of
the basic spin
positions. (Min. 4
rev olutions per foot)

Intermediate
2:30 +/- 10 sec.
Nov ice
Ladies: 3:00 +/10 sec.
Men:
3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Junior
Ladies: 3:30 +/10 sec.
Men:
4:00 +/- 10 sec.
Senior
Ladies: 4:00 +/10 sec.
Men:
Only solo spin may fly
Maxim um of 6 jum p elem ents:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow and double
toe loop.

Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences

Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:

One must be a
flying spin (min 5
rev olutions),

One must be a
combination spin
with at least one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position
(minimum 4
rev olutions per
foot).
Maxim um of 7 jum p elem ents
for men and 6 for ladies:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop and double
loop.

Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences

Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maxim um of 3 spins, of a
different nature:

One must be a
combination spin
with at least one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position
(min 5 rev s per foot)

The other spins are
the option of the
skater (min 6
rev olutions per foot)

hav e passed tests
higher than
juv enile free skate
test
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating juv enile
free skate test but
may not hav e
passed tests
higher than
intermediate free
skate test
One step
sequence or
spiral sequence
fully utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating
intermediate free
skate test but
may not hav e
passed tests
higher than
nov ice free skate
test
(see rule 4104 &
4105 for remarks)
All spins may fly
Maxim um of 8 jum p elem ents
for m en and 7 for ladies:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop, double loop
and double flip

Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences

Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maxim um of 3 spins of a
different nature:

One spin in one
position (Min. 6
rev olutions)

One flying spin (Min.
6 rev olutions)

One combination
spin consisting of all
three basic
positions and one
change of foot (2
per position, min. 5)
rev olutions per foot)
Maxim um of 8 jum p elem ents
for m en and 7 for ladies:

Any single jumps.

Must include at least
four different double
Maxim um of 3 spins of a
different nature:

One spin in one
position (Min. 6
rev olutions)
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
(See rule 4105 for
remarks)
Men:
Two different
step sequences,
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating nov ice
free skate test but
may not hav e
passed tests
higher than junior
free skate test
Skaters must hav e
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
4:30 +/- 10 sec.



jumps, one must be a
double Lutz.
Triple jumps are not
permitted
Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
Max. 2 of any same
type jump


One flying spin (Min.
6 rev olutions)
One combination
spin consisting of all
three basic spin
positions and one
change of foot (2
per position, min. 5
rev olutions per foot)
one being of
adv anced
difficulty, both
fully utilizing the
ice surface.
(See rule 4105 for
rem arks)
Ladies:
One step
sequence of
adv anced
difficulty,
cov ering the full
ice surface and
one spiral
sequence. (See
rule 4104 & 4105
for rem arks.)
Skating junior free
skate test
EVENT: Well Balanced Free Skate
EVENT: Adult Free Skate
EVENT: Compulsory
EVENT: Introductory Levels Compulsory Event (Beginner – No-Test)
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
Time
Beginner
1:15 max.
High
Beginner
1:15 max.
No-Test
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 (Pre-Preliminary – Senior)
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Basic Skills – Juv enile: Elements skated on ½ ice
Intermediate – Senior: Elements skated on full-ice
Elements may be performed only once
Music is not allowed
Level
Time
Skating rules/standards
1.
Pre –
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Pre –
Juvenile
1:15 max.
Juv enile &
Open Juv .
1:15 max.
Intermediate
1:30 max.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Single flip (for competitions held before December 31, 2014)
Single Toe Loop (for competitions held after January 1, 2015)
Jump combination: single/single (no Axel)
Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three rev olutions
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 three rev olutions
Forward inside spiral
Single jump (may include Axel)
Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)
Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three rev olutions
Step sequence - circular
Single Axel
Jump combination: single/single or double/single
Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three rev olutions
Step sequence – circular
Double Salchow or double toe loop
Jump combination: single/single or double/single
Flying spin, minimum fiv e rev olutions
Novice
1:30 max.
Junior
1:30 max.
Senior
1:30 max.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Step sequence – straight line
Double loop
Jump combination: double/single or double/double
Flying spin - minimum fiv e rev olutions
Step sequence – straight line
Double flip
Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
Combination spin - minimum 10 rev olutions
Step sequence – straight line
Double Lutz
Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
Combination spin - minimum 10 rev olutions
Step sequence – straight line
EVENT: Short Program (Intermediate – Senior)
EVENT: Artistic Program
Skaters must enter at the same level as their Free Skate entry. Skaters will be judged on interpretation of theme
and tempo of their chosen music. Artistic expression and musical interpretation are the major elements
judged. Appropriate costumes are encouraged but are not required. Props may be used if they can be placed
and removed by the skater in 30 seconds and do not present danger to the skater. Skaters may compete at the
highest level free skate they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Below are the maximum times for
artistic events.
Level
Program Time (maximum)
Basic 1
1 minute
Basic 2
1 minute
Basic 3
1 minute
Basic 4
1 minute
Basic 5
1 minute
Basic 6
1 minute
Basic 7
1 minute
Basic 8
1 minute
Freeskate 1-6
1 minute, 30 seconds
Beginner
1 minute, 30 seconds
Pre-Preliminary
1 minute, 30 seconds
Preliminary
1 minute 40 seconds
Pre-Juvenile
1 minute 40 seconds
Juvenile/Open Juvenile 2 minutes 10 seconds
Intermediate
2 minutes 10 seconds
Novice
2 minutes 10 seconds
Adult
1 minute 40 seconds
Junior
2 minutes 40 seconds
Senior
2 minutes 40 seconds
EVENT: Jumps Challenge
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted.
Pre-juv enile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juv enile – senior will be skated on full ice
Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior)
Level
Time
Beginner
1:15 max.
High
Beginner
1:15 max.
No-Test
1:15 max.
Pre –
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Pre –
Juvenile
1:15 max.
Juv enile &
Open Juv .
1:15 max.
Intermediate
1:15 max.
Novice
1:15 max.
Junior
1:15 max.
Senior
1:15 max.
Skating rules / standards
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
W altz jump (from backward crossov ers)
½ flip or ½ Lutz
Single Salchow
W altz jump (from backward crossov ers)
Single Salchow
Jump combination – waltz jump-toe loop
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Single toe loop
Single loop
Jump combination – Any two ½ or single rev olution jumps (no Axel)
Single toe loop
Single flip
Jump combination - Any two ½ or single rev olution jumps (no Axel)
5.
6.
7.
5.
6.
7.
Single flip
Single Lutz
Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)
Single Axel
Single or double jump
Jump combination – single/single (no Axel)
5.
6.
7.
5.
6.
7.
5.
6.
7.
5.
6.
7.
5.
6.
7.
Single Axel
Double Salchow
Jump combination – single/single or double/single (no Axel)
Single Axel
Double loop*
Jump combination – double/single (no Axel)
Double loop
Double flip*
Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Choice of double or triple jump
Double or triple flip*
Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Choice of double or triple jump
Double or triple Lutz*
Jump combination – double/double or triple/double (may be double
Axel)
EVENT: Spins Challenge
Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring.
Spins may not be repeated. Only required elements may be included.
1.
2.
All ev ents are skated on ½ ice.
Minimum number of rev olutions are noted in parentheses.
Level
Beginner
High
Time
Skating rules / standards
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
1.
2.
3.
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
1.
2.
3.
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright back scratch spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
1.
2.
3.
Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3)
Combination spin with no of foot (4)
Sit spin (3)
1.
2.
3.
Camel spin (3)
Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6)
Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot)
1.
2.
3.
Sit spin (4)
Combination spin – change of foot; optional change of position (4
per foot)
Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)
1.
2.
3.
Flying camel spin (5)
Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot)
Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot)
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)
Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position)
Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per
position & 5 per foot)
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Flying sit spin or flying rev erse sit spin (6)
Ladies – layback spin (6); men – cross-foot spin (6)
Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Flying spin of choice (6)
Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly
Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
Beginner
No-Test
Pre –
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre –
Juvenile
Juv enile &
Open Juv .
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
1:30 max.

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