ANNOUNCES Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Competition

FORMERLY DELAWARE COUNTY SKATING CLUB

ANNOUNCES Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Competition (New For 2018: IJS for Pre-Juvenile and Above Well- Balanced FS and Adult Events) (Test Session following the events on Sunday, April 15th, 2018)

Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15th, 2018 Entry Deadline Sunday, March 18th, 2018 Enter online through entry eeze

Sanctioned by US Figure Skating

The Haverford Skatium 1002 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently a registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club or a collegiate club which is also a member of the Association of Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Clubs, or an individual member in accordance with current rulebook and who resides in the Philadelphia Area. (Philadelphia Area is defined as being within a 110 mile radius of city hall.) Entries from members of probationary clubs will be accepted provided the entry is accompanied by a signed certification by the skater that he/she is properly qualified to enter the events mentioned. Please refer to the current rulebook for non – U.S. Citizens

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

The Philadelphia Areas Competition Hosted by Crossroads Figure Skating Club Competition Announcement and Entry Requirments

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 14 – 15, 2018

Location: The Haverford Skatium 1002 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 853 – 2085

Sanction: Sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating

Chairperson: Karen Farinella

Head Referee: Susan Miller Head Accountant: Sharon Hatcherson

Association Of Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Club

Atlantic City Figure Skating Club Penguin Figure Skating Club Bay County Figure Skating CLub Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society Body Zone Figure Skating Club The Pond Figure Skating Club Center Ice of Oaks Figure Skating Club Princeton Figure Skating Club Central PA Figure Skating Club Red Rose Figure Skating Club Colonial Skating Club of PA Skating Club of Southern New Jersey Crossroads Figure Skating Club Skating Club of Wilmington Exton Edge Figure Skating Club Steel Ice Center Glissad Skating Club University of Delaware Figure Skating Club Hershey Figure Skating Club White Rose Figure Skating Club Hollydell Figure Skating Club Wissahicken Skating Club IceWorks Figure Skating Club ( USFS Individual Members residing in the Liberty FSC of Philadelphia Philadelphia Area)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL

Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline, in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. Skaters may skate at different levels in different events, but they cannot do so in the same event.

Age restrictions/requirements: Skaters entering Juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program) must be under 12 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Open Juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program), must be at least 13 years of age at the close of entries.

Skaters entering beginner – pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age, should the number of entries warrant more than one group.

Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Championships Trophies

Only skaters who are members of Philadelphia Area Skating clubs or individual members residing in the Philadelphia Area are eligible for the trophies. Trophies for the top IJS placement or, in no IJS event, top 6.0 placement.

Trophy NAME Awarded TO DONATED BY Benjamin F. Lee Memorial Trophy Club Accruing Most Points Colonial SC Bulletin Cup Most Artistic Performance Evening Bulletin Wissahickon Skating Club Trophy Excellence In Freeskating Wissahickon SC Debergen Memorial Trophy Senior Ladies Freeskating International FSC Tyrell Trophy Junior Men Freeskating Internationsal FSC Founder’s Trophy Junior Ladies Freestyle International FSC Jackson Haines Trophy Novice Men Freeskating International FSC Gillis Grafstrom Trophy Novice Ladies Freeskating International FSC Skating Club Of Wilmington Trophy ntermediate Men Freeskating SC of Wilmington Gladys E. Hersh Trophy Intermediate Ladies Freeskating Penguin FSC Skating Club of Wilmington Trophy Juvenile Boys Freeskating SC of Wilmington George I. Davis JR. Trophy Juvenile Girls Freeskating Mr. Davis/Interna Mersereau Trophy Pre Juvenile Boys Freeskating SC of Wilmington Old York Road Skating Club Trophy Pre Juvenile Girls Freeskating Old York Road SC Valley Forge Country Club Preliminary Boys Freeskating Valley Forge FSC Frank J. Goodwin Trophy Preliminary Girls Freeskating Quaker FSC Iceworks Skating Club Trophy Pre Preliminary Girls Freeskating Iceworks SC Robert Weisman Trophy No Test Girls Freeskating Colonail FSC Crossroads Figure Skating Club Highest IJS Component Score CFSC ( Intermediate FS)

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ENTRIES: ALL entries are online via Entry eeze. Online entry with secure credit card payment is available at www.delawarecountyskatingclub.org. Deadline for online entries,without late fees, is no later than 11:59pm est March 18th, 2018. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) reserves the right to limit entries in each category and the right to combine, divide, or cancel events. No changes may be made to a competitor’s application once the deadline has passed. Late entries entered online March 19th or after, may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC and will require a late fee of $50, in addition to event(s) entry fee(s). Notification of competition and practice ice times will NOT be available by phone. No paper entries will be accepted but we will be happy to help you register. Please email [email protected], if you need assistance with registration.

Entry Fees: $145 per skater or couple for the first IJS event; $80 per event for the 2nd and all subsequent IJS events $110 per event per skater or couple for the first 6.0 event; $60 per event for the 2nd and all subsequent 6.o events Please note: If you are entering an IJS event and a 6.o event the IJS event is considered the first event.

EVENT CHANGE FEE: No changes to the schedule will be allowed due to personal or family conflicts. Any requests for event/level changes(not due to an LOC error) after the application has been received will be processed upon receipt of a $25,00 change fee. NO changes will be made after the entries are sent to the chief referee.

REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after entry deadline, unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable.

SCHEDULE: A copy of the schedule will be posted on entryeeze. Please note that the schedule is prepared by the head referee after the close date of entries and is strictly based on the number of events and competitors and the availability of judges. Skaters’ and coaches’ schedules will be posted on the web and entry eeze. ALL COMPETITORS NEED TO ARRIVE AND BE READY TO SKATE 1 HOUR BEFORE THEIR SCHEDULED EVENT.

Practice Ice: Practice Ice will be available after the schedule is made for an additional $16 fee per 30 min session. Reservations for practice ice will be accepted on entry eeze after the schedule is posted. Details on purchasing practice ice will be emailed after the schedule is posted.

FACILITIES: The competition will be held at The Haverford Skatium, 1002 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. The ice surface is standard NHL regulation size 200 x 85’. The Skatium is a full service facility equipped with locker rooms, full stand seating, and a on – site eatery Have-A- Burger. Wawa is located adjacent to the Skatium.

MUSIC: The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of check-in. CDs will be the only form of medium accepted. A duplicate CD must be readily available at rink side. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Delaware County Skating Club cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CDs per each event.

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Crossroads Figure Skating Club, and The Haverford Skatium, accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

JUDGING SYSTEM: NEW THIS YEAR: IJS for Pre-juvenile and Above Well Balanced events and Adult events.

The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for Pre – Juvenile and Above Well- Balanced events and Adult events.

All competitors skating using IJS events will need to submit the planned program content form online. This form is found in the Member’s Only section at www.usfigureskating.org. The deadline to submit the form is April 1st, 2018. The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all other events.

LOCKER ROOMS AND CHANGING AREAS: Locker Rooms and Changing Area protocol is in accordance with the policy outlined in the SafeSport Handbook. Separate female and male changing facilities will be available the day of the competition.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Will be available for purchase the day of the event.

AWARDS: Medals will be presented for First, Second, Third, and Fourth place finishers in each event. For basic skills events, skaters that do not place First, Second, Third, or Fourth place will be awarded participation medals.

INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Registration In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an individual member; B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older, successfully pass the background screen. C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A, B, C or D) depending on the highest level of students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12. D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate.

For Learn to Skate USA ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing a Learn to Skate USA Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen, be registered as a Learn to Skate USA instructor and completed the Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification or U.S. Figure Skating Coach Compliance. This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential.

If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D, is not on the list of compliant coaches, or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential – no exceptions. We strongly urge all coaches to have their cards with them. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. This will be enforced. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating events without proper registration is an ethics violation, which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA.

Vendor: Vendors will be set up throughout the competition.

Hotels: The Skatium is located within 15-20 minutes of the Springfield Marriot - 400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield PA 19064, The Crowne Plaza Hotel - 4010 City Line Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131, and The Hilton - 4200 City Line Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131. Reservations can be made by calling the hotels directly

Composition of Events

General:

The well-balanced program charts for all levels and disciplines are posted on the U.S. Figure Skating web site at http://www.usfs.org/New Judging.asp All changes made by the ISU with regards to well-balanced programs will be incorporated.

Senior, Junior, Novice, Intermediate IJS Singles short and long (2017 – 2018 current ISU requirements) Short and Long (Mens and Ladies) Free Skating Events are considered separate events.

JUVENILE, OPEN JUVENILE, PRE-JUVENILE, PRELIMINARY, PRE-PRELIMINARY & NO TEST SINGLES Free skate only. All programs will follow the current USFS Rules for Well Balanced Program Juvenile and Pre Juvenile will be IJS

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

DURATION OF SINGLES SHORT & FREE SKATE PROGRAMS

LEVEL Short program duration Free Senior Men 2:40 +/- 10 sec 4:30 +/- 10 sec

Senior Ladies 2:40 +/- 10 sec 4:00 +/- 10 sec

Junior Men 2:40 +/- 10 sec 4:00 +/- 10 sec

Junior Ladies 2:40 +/- 10 sec 3:30 +/- 10 sec

Novice Men 2:30 max 3:30 +/- 10 sec

Novice Ladies 2:30 max 3:00 +/- 10 sec

Intermediate Men & Ladies 2:10 max 2:40 +/- 10 sec

Juvenile Boys & Girls 2:20 +/- 10 sec

Open Juvenile Boys & Girls 2:20 +/- 10 sec

Pre-Juvenile Boys & Girls 2:00 +/- 10 sec

Preliminary Boys & Girls 1:30 +/- 10 sec

Pre-Preliminary Boys & Girls 1:40 max

No Test Boys & Girls 1:40 max

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EVENT: 2017-18 Test Track Free Skate – Introductory through Senior levels General event parameters: 1. Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. 2. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. 3. 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. 4. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. 5. 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 the required minimum revolutions.

Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications

Beginner Max. 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: • Jumps with no more • Two upright spins, Connecting Skaters may not 1:40 maximum than one-half rotation no change of foot, moves and steps have passed (front to back or back no flying entry should be tests higher than to front). (Min. 3 revolutions) demonstrated U.S. Figure • Max. 2 jump sequences throughout the Skating Basic • Max. 2 of any same program Skills free skating jump badge tests

High Beginner Max. 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: • Jumps with no more • Two upright spins, Connecting Skaters may not 1:40 maximum than one-half rotation change of foot moves and steps have passed (front to back or back optional, no flying should be tests higher than to front including half- entry (Min. 3 demonstrated U.S. Figure loop) revolutions) throughout the Skating Basic • Single rotation jumps: program Skills free skating Salchow and toe loop badge tests only. • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump.

Pre-Preliminary Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: • Jumps with not more • Two spins of a Connecting Skaters may not 1:40 maximum than one-half rotation different nature, moves and steps have passed (front to back or back to one position only. should be tests higher than front including half-loop) No change of demonstrated U.S. Figure • Single rotation jumps: foot, no flying throughout the Skating pre- Salchow, toe loop and entry. (Min. 3 program preliminary free loop only. revolutions) skate test • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump

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Preliminary Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: • Jumps with not more • One spin in one Connecting Skaters must 1:30 +/- 10 sec. than one rotation (no position; no moves and steps have passed at Axels). change of foot, no should be least the U.S. • Max. 2 jump flying entry. (Min. 3 demonstrated Figure Skating combinations or revolutions) throughout the pre-preliminary sequences • One spin consisting program free skate test • Max. 2 of any same of a front scratch but may not type jump to back scratch; have passed exit on spinning tests higher than foot not mandatory. the preliminary (Min. 3 revolutions free skate test per foot)

Pre-Juvenile Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Skaters must • Jumps with not more • One spin in one One step have passed at 2:00 +/- 10 sec. than one rotation (no position, no sequence fully least the U.S. Axels). change of foot utilizing ice Figure Skating • Max. 2 jump (Min. 3 revolutions) surface preliminary free combinations or • One combination skate test but sequences spin: forward may not have • Max. 2 of any same camel spin to passed tests type jump forward sit spin; higher than pre- change of foot juvenile free optional (Min. 6 skate test revolutions). Spins may not fly.

Juvenile Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Skaters must • Any single jumps, • One solo spin in One step have passed at 2:20 +/- 10 sec. including Axel, are one position, no sequence fully least the U.S. permitted. change of foot utilizing ice Figure Skating • Max. 2 jump (Min. 4 revolutions). surface pre-juvenile free combinations or • One combination skate test but sequences spin with one may not have • Max. 2 of any same change of foot passed tests type jump and at least one higher than change of juvenile free position, must skate test include two of the basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot) • Only solo spin may fly

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Intermediate Maximum of 6 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: • Any single jumps. • One must be a One step Skaters must 2:40 +/- 10 sec. • Double jumps flying spin (min 5 sequence fully have passed at permitted: double revolutions), utilizing ice least the U.S. Salchow and double • One must be a surface Figure Skating toe loop. combination spin juvenile free • Maximum of 3 jump with at least one skate test but combinations or change of foot may not have sequences and at least one passed tests • Max. 2 of any same change of position higher than type jump (minimum 4 intermediate revolutions per free skate test foot).

Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications

Novice Maximum of 7 jump elements Maximum of 3 spins, of a for men and 6 for ladies: different nature: Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 • Any single jumps. • One must be a One step Skaters must have sec. • Double jumps combination spin sequence or passed at least the Men: permitted: double with at least one spiral sequence U.S. Figure Skating 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Salchow, double toe change of foot and fully utilizing ice intermediate free loop and double at least one surface skate test but may loop. change of position not have passed • Maximum of 3 jump (min 5 revs per foot) (see rule 4104 & tests higher than combinations or • The other spins are 4105 for remarks) novice free skate sequences the option of the test • Max. 2 of any same skater (min 6 type jump revolutions per foot) • All spins may fly

Junior Maximum of 8 jump elements Maximum of 3 spins of a for men and 7 for ladies: different nature: Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 • Any single jumps. • One spin in one One step Skaters must have sec. • Double jumps position (Min. 6 sequence fully passed at least the Men: permitted: double revolutions) utilizing ice U.S. Figure Skating 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Salchow, double toe • One flying spin (Min. surface novice free skate loop, double loop 6 revolutions) test but may not and double flip • One combination (See rule 4105 for have passed tests • Maximum of 3 jump spin consisting of all remarks) higher than junior combinations or three basic positions free skate test sequences and one change of • Max. 2 of any same foot (2 per position, type jump min. 5) revolutions per foot)

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Senior Maximum of 8 jump elements Maximum of 3 spins of a Men: for men and 7 for ladies: different nature: Two different Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 • Any single jumps. • One spin in one step sequences, Skaters must have sec. • Must include at least position (Min. 6 one being of passed at least the Men: four different double revolutions) advanced U.S. Figure Skating 4:30 +/- 10 sec. jumps, one must be a • One flying spin (Min. difficulty, both junior free skate test double Lutz. 6 revolutions) fully utilizing the • Triple jumps are not • One combination ice surface. permitted spin consisting of all (See rule 4105 for • Maximum of 3 jump three basic spin remarks) combinations or positions and one sequences change of foot (2 Ladies: • Max. 2 of any same per position, min. 5 One step type jump revolutions per foot) sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks.)

ADULT SINGLES FREE SKATE (Freeskate only) The Adult Masters, Adult Gold, Adult Silver, Adult Bronze and Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate events will follow the current USFS rules. Age categories will be combined. Adult Silver and above will be IJS. All other levels 6.0.

Duration Of Adult Single Free Skate Programs:

ADULT SINGLES FREE SKATE DURATION Is as NOTED

Adult masters ladies and men 3:40 max Adult Gold ladies and men 2:40 max Adult Silver ladies and men 2:10 max Adult Bronze ladies and men 1:50 max Adult Pre- Bronze ladies and men 1:40 max

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U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions

EVENT: Basic Program Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 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. • 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 • March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:10 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row • Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:10 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row • Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot • Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row • Forward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 2 1:10 max. • Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot • Moving snowplow stop • Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward • Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Basic 3 1:10 max. • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive • Forward slalom • Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot • Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle • Backward one-foot glides, right and left Basic 4 1:10 max. • Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise • Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions • Beginning two-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions • Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only • Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise 1:10 max. • Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic 5 • Advanced two-foot spin, 4-6 revolutions • Forward outside three-turn, right and left • Hockey stop • Forward inside three-turn, right and left Basic 6 1:10 max. • Bunny Hop • Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left • Beginning one-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions, optional free leg held position and entry • T-stop, right or left

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 Program Event

Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program. • 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 previous levels. • A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. • Time 1:40 max. Level Time Skating rules/standards • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a Pre-Free 1:40 max forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise Skate • One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions)

• Mazurka • Waltz jump • Forward power stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes Free Skate 1 1:40 max • Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers - minimum 4-6 revolutions • Toe loop jump • Half flip jump • Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous Free Skate 2 1:40 max. axis (2 sets) • Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions • Half Lutz • Salchow jump • Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left Free Skate 3 1:40 max to right • Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, min 3 revs • Loop jump • Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination • Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:40 max. • Sit spin - minimum three revolutions • Half Loop jump • Flip jump • Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power Free Skate 5 1:40 max. three-turn), both directions • Camel spin - minimum three revolutions • Waltz-loop jump combination • Lutz jump • Split jump or stag jump Free Skate 6 1:40 max. • Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total • Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence • Axel jump

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 Format choice of the host: 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). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. • To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice. • No music. • All elements must be skated in the order listed.

Level Time Skating rules/standards • March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:00 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row • Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:00 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row • Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot • Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row • Forward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 2 1:00 max. • Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot • Moving snowplow stop • Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward • Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Basic 3 1:00 max. • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive • Forward slalom • Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot • Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle • Backward one-foot glides, right and left Basic 4 1:00 max. • Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise • Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions • Beginning two-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions • Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only • Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise • Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic 5 1:00 max. • Advanced two-foot spin, 4-6 revolutions • Forward outside three-turn, right and left • Hockey stop • Forward inside three-turn, right and left Basic 6 1:00 max. • Bunny Hop • Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left • Beginning one-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions, optional free leg held position and entry • T-stop, right or left

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EVENT: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program

General event parameters: • Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. • 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 Step Sequences Qualifications

Beginner Max. 5 jump elements: Max. 2 spins: • Jumps with no more • Two upright Connecting Skaters may 1:40 Maximum than one-half spins, no change moves and not have rotation (front to of foot, no flying steps should be passed tests back or back to entry (Min. 3 demonstrated higher than front). revolutions) throughout the U.S. Figure • Max. 2 jump program Skating Learn sequences to Skate USA • Max. 2 of any same free skating jump badge tests

High Beginner Max. 5 jump elements: Max. 2 spins: • Jumps with no more • Two upright Connecting Skaters may 1:40 Maximum than one-half spins, change of moves and not have rotation (front to foot optional, no steps should be passed tests back or back to flying entry (Min. demonstrated higher than front including half- 3 revolutions) throughout the U.S. Figure loop) program Skating Learn • Single rotation to Skate USA jumps: Salchow and free skating toe loop only. badge tests • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump.

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EVENT: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 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. • Time: 1:15 max Level Time Skating rules/standards • Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R) Pre-Free 1:15 max • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down Skate and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise • One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions) • Mazurka • Waltz jump • Forward power stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes Free Skate 1 1:15 max. • Backward outside three-turns, right and left • Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers - minimum 4-6 revolutions • Toe loop • Half flip jump • Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis Free Skate 2 1:15 max. (2 sets) • Backward inside three-turns, right and left • Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions • Half Lutz • Salchow jump • Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to Free Skate 3 1:15 max. right • Waltz three-turns, clockwise and counterclockwise • Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, min 3 revs • Loop jump • Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination • Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:15 max. • Sit spin - minimum three revolutions • Half loop jump • Flip jump • Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three- Free Skate 5 1:15 max. turn), both directions • Camel spin - minimum three revolutions • Waltz jump-loop jump combination • Lutz jump • Forward power pulls, right and left Free Skate 6 1:15 max. • Split jump or stag jump • Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total • Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence • Axel jump This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Introductory Levels Compulsory Event

Level Time Skating rules/standards • Waltz jump Beginner 1:15 max. • ½ jump of choice • Forward two-foot or one-foot spin - minimum three revolutions (free leg position optional) • Forward or backward spiral • Toe loop jump High 1:15 max. • Salchow jump Beginner • Forward scratch spin - minimum three revolutions • Forward or backward spiral

EVENT: NO TEST – PRELIMINARY COMPULSORY MOVES General event parameters: • Elements skated on ½ ice • Elements may be performed only once • Music is not allowed

Level Time Skating rules/standards • Loop jump No-Test 1:15 max. • Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) • Solo spin - sit or camel spin - minimum three revolutions • Spiral sequence, must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. • Toe Loop jump Pre- 1:15 max. • Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Preliminary • Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions • Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) • Lutz jump Preliminary 1:15 max. • Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) • Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions • Forward inside spiral

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES

General event parameters: 6. No Test – Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice 7. Intermediate – Senior: Elements skated on full-ice 8. The skater must demonstrate the required elements (performed once only) and may use any additional elements from previous levels. 9. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. 10. Music is not allowed. 11. Skaters may compete at their test level or one level higher.

Level Time Skating rules/standards 1. Loop jump No-Test 1:15 max. 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. 1. Toe Loop jump Pre- 1:15 max. 2. Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Preliminary 3. Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) 1. Single Lutz Preliminary 1:15 max. 2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Forward inside spiral 1. Single jump (may include Axel) Pre – 1:15 max. 2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Juvenile 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Step sequence - circular 1. Single Axel Juvenile & 1:15 max. 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single Open Juv. 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Step sequence – circular 1. Double Salchow or double toe loop Intermediate 1:30 max. 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 3. Flying spin, minimum five revolutions 4. Step sequence – straight line 1. Double loop Novice 1:30 max. 2. Jump combination: double/single or double/double 3. Flying spin - minimum five revolutions 4. Step sequence – straight line 1. Double flip Junior 1:30 max. 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 4. Step sequence – straight line 1. Double Lutz Senior 1:30 max. 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 4. Step sequence – straight line

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Adult Compulsory Moves General event parameters: 1. Beginner to Silver: Elements skated on ½ ice 2. Elements may be performed only once 3. Music is not allowed 4. Minimum number of revolutions is noted in parentheses

Level Time Elements Adult Beginner 1:30 • Bunny hop or mazurka MAX • Forward beginning one-foot spin from backward crossovers (min 2 revs) • Forward moving inside open Mohawk (right and left) – heel to instep • Alternating right and left forward outside edges across the width of the ice • Alternating right and left forward inside edges across the width of the ice • Backward moving outside 3-turn right and left • Waltz Jump Adult High Beginner 1:30 • ½ Flip MAX • Alternating right and left backward outside edges across the width of the ice • Alternating right and left backward inside edges across the width of the ice • Backward moving inside 3-turn right and left • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step Adult Pre-Bronze 1:30 down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover MAX and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise • Jump combination or sequence consisting of only ½ revolution jumps (half loop is considered a full revolution jump) – maximum of 2 jumps in a combination and 3 jumps in a sequence • Forward upright spin (Min. 3 revolutions) • Forward spiral (any edge) • Single Salchow Adult Bronze 1:30 • Waltz jump – toe loop combination jump MAX • Backward Upright Spin – entry optional (Min. 3 revolutions) • Spiral sequence (Min. 2 spirals) • Single loop Adult Silver 1:30 • Single/single jump combination MAX • Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions) • Straight line step sequence

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Jumps Challenge

General event parameters: 12. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. 13. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile – senior will be skated on full ice 14. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior)

Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) Beginner 1:15 max. 2. ½ flip or ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchow 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) High 1:15 max. 2. Single Salchow Beginner 3. Jump combination – waltz jump-toe loop 1. Single toe loop No-Test 1:15 max. 2. Single loop 3. Jump combination – Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) 1. Single toe loop Pre – 1:15 max. 2. Single flip Preliminary 3. Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) 5. Single flip Preliminary 1:15 max. 6. Single Lutz 7. Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel) 5. Single Axel Pre – 1:15 max. 6. Single or double jump Juvenile 7. Jump combination – single/single (no Axel) 5. Single Axel Juvenile & 1:15 max. 6. Double Salchow Open Juv. 7. Jump combination – single/single or double/single (no Axel) 5. Single Axel Intermediate 1:30 max. 6. Double loop* 7. Jump combination – double/single (no Axel) 5. Double loop Novice 1:30 max. 6. Double flip* 7. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel) 5. Choice of double or triple jump Junior 1:30 max. 6. Double or triple flip* 7. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel) 5. Choice of double or triple jump Senior 1:30 max. 6. Double or triple Lutz* 7. Jump combination – double/double or triple/double (may be double Axel)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Spins Challenge

General event parameters: 15. 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. 16. All events are skated on ½ ice. 17. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.

Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) Beginner 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) High 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) Beginner 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) No-Test 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 4. Upright one-foot spin (3) Pre – 1:30 max. 5. Upright back scratch spin (3) Preliminary 6. Sit spin (3) 8. Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3) Preliminary 1:30 max. 9. Combination spin with no change of foot (4) 10. Sit spin (3) 8. Camel spin (3) Pre – 1:30 max. 9. Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6) Juvenile 10. Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot) 8. Sit spin (4) Juvenile & 1:30 max. 9. Combination spin – with change of foot; optional change of position Open Juv. (4 per foot) 10. Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4) 8. Flying camel spin (5) Intermediate 1:30 max. 9. Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot) 10. Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot) 8. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6) Novice 1:30 max. 9. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position) 10. Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per position & 5 per foot) 8. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6) Junior 1:30 max. 9. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly 10. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) 8. Flying spin of choice (6) Senior 1:30 max. 9. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly 10. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Adult Jumps Challenge General event parameters: 18. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. 19. Adult silver and lower will be skated ½ ice; adult gold – masters junior/senior will be skated on full ice 20. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior)

Level Time Elements 1. Bunny Hop Adult Beginner 1:00 2. Mazurka or ballet jump

1. Waltz or toe loop jump Adult Pre-Bronze 1;00 2. ½ flip, ½ Lutz or ½ loop

1. Single Salchow Adult Bronze 1:00 2. Single toe loop 3. Any single jump + single toe loop combination (No Axels allowed) 1. Single flip Adult Silver 1:15 2. Single loop 3. Single/single combination (Axel is permitted) 1. Single Axel Adult Gold 1:15 2. Single Lutz 3. Single/single or single/double jump combination (may include any single jump, double toe loop or double Salchow)

EVENT: Adult Spins Challenge

General event parameters: 1. 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. On required elements may be included. 2. All events are skated on ½ ice. 3. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.

Level Time Skating rules / standards

Adult Beginner 1:15 1. Pivot 2. Two-foot upright spin (2)

Adult Pre-Bronze 1:15 1. One-foot upright spin (3) 2. Two-foot upright spin (3)

Adult Bronze 1:15 1. One-foot upright spin (4) 2. One-foot back spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3)

Adult Silver 1:30 1. Camel spin (3) 2. Layback, sideways leaning or sit spin (4) This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

3. Combination spin with at least one change of position, no change of foot (3 in each position)

Adult Gold 1:30 1. Solo spin, no change of foot (4) 2. Second solo spin, different from the first; change of foot optional (4) 3. Combination spin with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (4 each foot)

EVENT: Solo Pattern Dance

General event parameters: 4. Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed. 5. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances. 6. The patterns to be skated depend upon which quarter of the year the competition is held. The skater will perform the two pattern dances listed for their level, based upon the date of the competition. If the competition falls over two quarters (for example, June 30th – July 2nd), the dance will be selected based on the start date of the competition listed in the announcement (in this example, the 2nd quarter). 7. Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of the Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break in-between pattern dances groupings.

Level January 1- April 1st – July 1st – October 1st – March 31st June 30th September 30th December 31st Preliminar 1. Dutch Waltz 1. Rhythm Blues 1. Canasta 1. Rhythm Blues y 2. Canasta Tango 2. Dutch Waltz Tango 2. Dutch Waltz 2. Rhythm Blues Pre- 1. Swing 1. Fiesta Tango 1. Cha-Cha 1. Swing bronze 2. Cha-Cha 2. Swing 2. Fiesta Tango 2. Cha-Cha Bronze 1. Hickory 1. Ten Fox 1. Willow Waltz 1. Hickory Hoedown 2. Hickory 2. Ten Fox Hoedown 2. Willow Waltz Hoedown 2. Willow Watz Pre-silver 1. Fourteenstep 1. Foxtrot 1. European 1. Fourteenstep 2. European Waltz 2. Fourteenstep Waltz 2. European Waltz 2. Foxtrot Silver 1. American Waltz 1. Rocker Foxtrot 1. Silver Tango 1. American Waltz 2. Silver Tango 2. American Waltz 2. Rocker 2. Silver Tango Foxtrot Pre-gold 1. Killian 1. Paso Doble 1. Killian 1. Paso Doble 2. Blues 2. Starlight Waltz 2. Blues 2. Starlight Watlz Gold 1. Viennese Waltz 1. Westminster 1. Viennese 1. Westminster 2. Argentine Tango Waltz Waltz Waltz 2. Quickstep 2. Argentine 2. Quickstep Tango

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Showcase Events – Dramatic Entertainment Events

Format: • Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. The entire gamut of emotions may be expressed including intense joy and/or introspectiveness. • Props and scenery ARE permitted.

General event parameters: 1. Level will be determined by the highest free skate or dance (solo or partnered) test passed, as listed in the table below. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. 2. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline. 3. Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

Dramatic Entertainment Levels:

Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify.

Must meet requirements* Must not have passed Event Must have passed Free Skating or Dance Free Skate or Dance (solo or Age Time test (solo or partnered standard track) partnered) Test or higher

No Test Pre-Preliminary Free Skate No age (does not qualify for No Free Skate test passed 1:30 max Any Free Dance restriction National Showcase)

Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate No age (does not qualify for Pre-Preliminary Free Skate 1:30 max Any Free Dance restriction National Showcase)

Pre Juvenile Free Skate No minimum Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate OR age 1:40 max Juvenile Free Dance (max age 20)

Juvenile Free Skate No minimum Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile Free Skate OR age 1:40 max Juvenile Free Dance (max age 20) Juvenile Free Skate Intermediate Free Skate Juvenile OR OR 3 and under 2:10 max Juvenile Free Dance Intermediate Free Dance

Juvenile Free Skate Intermediate Free Skate Teen OR OR 14-17 2:10 max Juvenile Free Dance Intermediate Free Dance

Intermediate Free Skate Novice Free Skate Intermediate OR OR 17 and under 2:10 max Intermediate Free Dance Novice Free Dance

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

Juvenile Free Skate Novice Free Skate Young Adult OR OR 18-20 2:10 max Juvenile Free Dance Novice Free Dance

Novice Free Skate Junior Free Skate Novice OR OR 2:10 max Novice Free Dance Junior Free Dance

Junior Free Skate Senior Free Skate Junior OR OR 2:40 max Junior Free Dance Senior Free Dance

Adult Pre- Adult Bronze Free Skate Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Bronze OR Preliminary Free Skate 21 and older 1:40 max (does not qualify for OR National Showcase) Pre-Preiminary Free Skate Any Free Dance

Adult Silver Free Skate Adult Bronze Free Skate Pre Juvenile Free Skate Preliminary Free Skate Adult Silver Free Dance Adult Bronze Juvenile Free Dance Intermediate Free Dance 21 and older 1:40 max OR Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000) Pre-Bronze Dance Test (prior to 4/30/17) OR 3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)

Adult Silver Free Skate Adult Gold Free Skate Juvenile Free Skate (prior to 10/1/94) Juvenile Free Skate (On/after 10/1/94) Pre Juvenile Free Skate Adult Gold Free Dance Adult Silver Free Dance Novice Free Dance Adult Silver 21 and older 1:40 max Intermediate Free Dance Bronze Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000) Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000) OR OR 4th Figure (prior to 10/1/77) 3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)

Adult Gold Free Skate Intermediate FS (on/after 10/1/91) Juvenile Free Skate Junior Free Dance Adult Gold Free Dance Adult Gold Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000) 21 and older 1:40 max Novice Free Dance OR OR 5th Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77) 3rd Figure (prior to 10/1//77)

Intermediate Free Skate Adult Gold Free Dance Junior Free Dance Masters Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000) 21 and older 1:40 max 3rd Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77) OR 8th Figure Test (10/1/77-9/30/79)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

* For the US Adult Championships and adult sectional championships, skaters must meet the test requirements for the level at which they want to compete; rules 2540-2552 apply,; and the same level must be chosen for all showcase events at the competition (for example, a skater may not compete in Masters Dramatic Entertainment and Adult Gold Light Entertainment events at the same competition). Adult athletes wishing to be grandfathered into a higher level based on participation at the Adult Championships or National Showcase prior to 4/30/17 may make this request to the National Vice Chair for National Showcase. For all other competitions, skaters must compete at their test level or one level higher, per the above chart. For Basic Skills levels and events, please refer to the U.S. Figure Skating Compete USA Competition Manual for Showcase event levels, elements, qualifications, program lengths and descriptions. For events offered, refer to the competition announcement.

EVENT: Showcase Events – Duet Events

Format: • Duets are theatrical or artistic performances by any competitors. • Props and scenery ARE permitted.

General event parameters: 1. Level will be determined by the highest free skate or dance (solo or partnered) test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. 2. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline

Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

Duet Event Levels: Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify. Must meet requirements* Must not have passed Event Must have passed Free Skating or Dance Free Skate or Dance (solo or Age Time test (solo or partnered standard track) partnered) Test or higher

Pre-Preliminary Free Skate No age No Test No Free Skate test passed 1:30 max Any Free Dance restriction

Preliminary Free Skate No age Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary Free Skate 1:30 max Any Free Dance restriction

Pre Juvenile Free Skate No minimum Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate OR age 1:40 max Juvenile Free Dance (max age 20)

Juvenile Free Skate Intermediate Free Skate Teen OR OR 14-17 2:10 max Juvenile Free Dance Intermediate Free Dance

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

Intermediate Free Skate Novice Free Skate Intermediate OR OR 17 and under 2:10 max Intermediate Free Dance Novice Free Dance

Juvenile Free Skate Novice Free Skate Young Adult OR OR 18-20 2:10 max Juvenile Free Dance Novice Free Dance

Novice Free Skate Junior Free Skate Novice OR OR 2:10 max Novice Free Dance Junior Free Dance

Junior Free Skate Senior Free Skate Junior OR OR 2:40 max Junior Free Dance Senior Free Dance

Senior Free Skate Senior OR 2:40 max Senior Free Dance Must meet requirements* Must not have passed Must have passed Free Skate or Dance Free Skate or Dance Test (solo or Event Age Time Test (solo or partnered, standard, adult, or partnered; standard, adult, or masters masters track) track) or higher Adult Bronze Free Skate Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Adult Pre- Preliminary Free Skate OR 21 and older 1:40 max Bronze OR Pre-Preiminary Free Skate Any Free Dance

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

EVENT: Showcase Events – Interpretive Events

Format: Interpretive is a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to music supplied by the competition committee / LOC. Programs should incorporate various elements of expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the skater’s interpretation of the music, rather than technical elements. • The music will be played continuously during a 30-minute off-ice session in a room and twice during an on-ice warm-up prior to the performance. o The room will be attended only by the adult monitor assigned to play the music and the competing skaters. • After the warm up, skaters will go back to a room, with no music being played. • Skaters will be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes. • All competitors in an event will interpret the same music. • Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music, and be taken to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be pre- positioned on the performance surface.

Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

Interpretative Events and Levels: Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify

Level Program Duration Test Requirements (Freeskate or Free Dance)

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up Pre-juvenile and below 1:00 maximum to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LG/7-9-17

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up Juvenile - novice 1:30 maximum to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up Junior and senior 1:30 maximum to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up Teen and young adult 1:30 maximum to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up All adult events 1:30 maximum to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

EVENT: Showcase Events – Light Entertainment Events

Format: • Showcase program that should express a carefree concept or storyline designed to uplift and entertain the audience through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. • Props and scenery are permitted.

General event parameters: 3. Level will be determined by the highest free skate or dance (solo or partnered) test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. 4. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline. 5. Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

Light Entertainment Levels:

Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify.

Must meet requirements* Must not have passed Event Must have passed Free Skating or Dance Free Skate or Dance (solo or Age Time test (solo or partnered standard track) partnered) Test or higher

Pre-Preliminary Free Skate No Test No age (does not qualify for No Free Skate test passed OR 1:30 max restriction National Showcase) Any Free Dance

Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate No age (does not qualify for Pre-Preliminary Free Skate OR 1:30 max restriction National Showcase) Any Free Dance