Board of Directors

U.S. Figure Skating 2017-18 COMBINED REPORT OF ACTION Taken by the: Board of Directors — In Person/Conference Calls/Electronic Ballots — May 7, 2017, through May 2, 2018 Governing Council — Orlando, Florida — May 4-5, 2018 Updated May 22, 2018 – Inserted missing items 17, 18 and 19 from August 14 and renumbered subsequent items accordingly.

ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE 2018 GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 7, 2017

1. APPROVED the president’s appointment of the following persons as members of the Audit Committee for 2017-18: • Kristin Arneson Cutler • Winston Burbank • Sharon Watson • Jenna Longo (athlete) • Bob Anderson (ex officio)

Note: Audit Committee selects its chair.

2. APPROVED the president’s appointment of the following persons as members of the Compensation Committee for 2017-18: • Lainie DeMore (chair) • Anne Cammett • Pilar Bosley (athlete) • Bob Anderson (ex officio)

JUNE 6, 2017

3. APPROVED continuing the use of U.S. Figure Skating’s current field of play and verification process for IJS events.

4. APPROVED funding a new staff position on either a full-time or part-time basis to handle matters related to SafeSport and Club Relations.

JULY 17, 2017

5. APPROVED the president’s reappointment of Steve Cady as a U.S. Figure Skating representative to the Board of the U.S. Ice Rink Association for an additional three-year term, ending September 2020.

6. APPROVED the selection procedures for the 2018 World Junior Synchronized Skating Team and the 2018 World Synchronized Skating Team.

7. APPROVED a final sanction for the 2017 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships; Aug. 3-6, 2017; Adrian, Mich.; Adrian College.

8. APPROVED a provisional sanction for the 2019 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships; Feb. 28 through March 2, 2019, Plymouth, Mich.; Detroit Metro Skating Council.

AUGUST 14, 2017

9. CONCURRED with the action of the Trustees of the U.S. Figure Skating Foundation to elect Warren S. Naphtal as a Trustee of the Foundation, to fill the unexpired term of Jerry Grossman (i.e. until the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees in 2019) or until such time as his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

10. APPROVED Everett, Washington, as the host city for the 2018 Skate America competition Oct. 18-21, 2018, subject to securing a host agreement with the host arena.

1 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 11. APPROVED Detroit, Michigan, as the host city for the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Jan. 19-27, 2019, subject to securing a host agreement with the local organizers within 30 days of this call.

12. APPROVED recommending to the International Skating Union to approve a change in location of the 2019 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships to Anaheim, California.

13. APPROVED a policy that all members who are required to pass a background check must also successfully complete an approved SafeSport training course.

14. APPROVED a policy, to take effect as soon as practical, that background checks and SafeSport training are mandatory for the following members and individuals: i. All staff; ii. All U.S. Figure Skating-hired independent contractors and/or vendors who come into contact with skaters; iii. U.S. Figure Skating board members and committee chairs; iv. All U.S. Figure Skating-appointed staff or chaperones at a U.S. Figure Skating camp.

15. APPROVED a policy, effective with the 2018-19 membership season (July 1, 2018), that background checks and SafeSport training are mandatory for the following members and individuals: i. Registered Learn to Skate USA instructors (background check paid for by individual); ii. Club SafeSport Compliance Chairs (background check paid for by U.S. Figure Skating).

16. APPROVED a policy, effective with the 2018-19 membership season (July 1, 2018), that background checks (paid by U.S. Figure Skating) and SafeSport training are mandatory for all U.S. Figure Skating officials.

17. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 4923 (pages 173, Rulebook) as follows:

4923 Program Component Score – Singles – IJS In addition to the technical score, the skater’s whole performance is evaluated by program components. A. For juvenile and below (IJS events) girls and boys and adult bronze and below (IJS events) ladies and men, these three components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Performance; and (3) Interpretation of the Music. B. For intermediate and adult silver (IJS events) ladies and men, these four components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Performance; (3) Composition; and (4) Interpretation of the Music. C. For novice, junior, senior and adult gold and higher ladies and men, these five components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Transitions; (3) Performance; (4) Composition; and (5) Interpretation of the Music.

Implementation date: December 1, 2017

18. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 5923 (pages 198, Rulebook) as follows:

5923 Program Component Score – Pairs – IJS In addition to the technical score, the skaters’ whole performance is evaluated by program components. A. For pre-juvenile (IJS events), and juvenile and adult bronze (IJS events) pairs these three components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Performance; and (3) Interpretation of the Music. B. For intermediate, adult silver (IJS events) and centennial (IJS events) pairs these four components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Performance; (3) Composition; and (4) Interpretation of the Music. C. For novice, junior, senior, and gold and higher pairs these five components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Transitions; (3) Performance; (4) Composition; and (5) Interpretation of the Music.

Implementation date: December 1, 2017

2 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 19. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 1071 (C)(1) (pages 101-102, Rulebook) as follows:

1071 IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines C. Deductions are applied for each violation. 1. In singles and pairs, deductions are applied for each violation as follows: a. Program time violations: i. -0.5 for every five seconds lacking or in excess for no test, pre-preliminary, preliminary, pre-juvenile, juvenile, intermediate and all adult singles and pairs events. ii. -1.0 for every five seconds lacking or in excess for novice, junior and senior singles and pairs events. b. Illegal element violation: -2.0 per violation c. Costume and prop violation: -l.0 per program d. Part of the costume/decoration falls on the ice: -1.0 per program f. Falls in pairs (see rule 1400 for the definition of a fall): i. -0.5 for every fall by one partner, and -1.0 for every fall by both partners in juvenile, intermediate, novice and all adult pairs events. ii. -1.0 for every fall by one partner, and -2.0 for every fall by both partners in junior and senior pairs events. g. Falls in singles (see rule 1400 for the definition of a fall): i. -0.25 for every fall in no test, and pre-preliminary and adult pre-bronze singles events ii. -0.5 for every fall in preliminary, pre-juvenile, juvenile, intermediate, novice and adult bronze and higher singles events. iii. -1.0 for every fall in junior singles events. iv. In senior singles events: -1.0 each for the first and second falls, -2.0 each for the third and fourth falls, -3.0 each for the fifth and any further falls. h. For every interruption in performing the program: i. For 11-20 seconds interruption: -1.0 for junior and senior, -0.5 for juvenile, intermediate, novice, and adult bronze and higher; -0.25 for no test through pre-juvenile and adult pre-bronze; ii. For 21-30 seconds interruption: -2.0 for junior and senior, -1.0 for juvenile, intermediate, novice, and adult bronze and higher; -0.5 for no test through pre-juvenile and adult pre-bronze; iii. For 31-40 seconds interruption: -3.0 for junior and senior, -1.5 for juvenile, intermediate, novice, and adult bronze and higher; -0.75 for no test through pre-juvenile and adult pre-bronze; iv. After 40 seconds, if the skater/couple has not reported to the event referee, the competitor(s) is (are) considered withdrawn. v. Interruption of the program with allowance of up to three minutes to resume from the point of interruption: -3.0 for junior and senior, -1.5 for juvenile, intermediate, novice, and adult bronze and higher; -0.75 for no test through pre-juvenile and adult pre-bronze.

Implementation date: December 1, 2017

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

20. APPROVED the 2018 Olympic Athlete Selection Procedures as amended.

OCTOBER 9, 2017

21. APPROVED a provisional sanction for the 2018 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships; April 10-14, 2018; Marlborough, Mass.; Yarmouth Ice Club

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

22. APPROVED the Strategic Plan for 2018-2022.

23. APPROVED the updated Social Media Policy for Officials dated Nov. 11, 2017.

24. APPROVED the Strategic Planning Task Force recommendations in concept.

3 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 25. APPROVED amending the current budget to cover additional expenses necessary to accommodate board directed initiatives, as well as additional staff support for SafeSport programs.

APPROVED ADJUSTMENTS AMENDED 2018 2018 BUDGET BUDGET 64 SPECIAL COMMITTEES 6404 NOMINATING 17,040 7,000 24,040

65 AD-HOC COMMITTEES 6323 COMPETITION TASK FORCE 0 10,000 10,000 6402 BOD STRATEGIC PLANNING W.G. 0 20,000 20,000 6402 SAFESPORT EDUCATION W.G. 20,000 20,000

22 ALL OTHER MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 5301-003-5303 COACHES & OTHER MEMBER 90,000 40,000 130,000 BACKGROUND FEES

28 OPERATIONS 5101 SALARIES AND BENEFITS 3,524,318 200,000 3,724,318 ------TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 297,000

26. ACCEPTED the Audit Report as presented by Stockman Kast Ryan & Co. for the 2017 FY Financials through June 30, 2017.

27. APPROVED – Athletes Advisory Committee Amend rule AACR 1.11 (pages 41-42, Rulebook) as follows:

AACR 1.11 The members of the Athletes Advisory Committee will be elected annually each spring as follows: A. Athletes meeting the definition of Article XXII, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws will elect those athletes meeting the definition of Article XXII, Section 2, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws to serve as members of the committee for a period of one year and will number no more than 50. 1. Those elected must be at least 18 years of age and must be equally divided among ladies, men, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating. 2. Athletes elected must not have competed for another country within the prior two years. 3. Athletes elected to serve on the Athletes Advisory Committee will serve as delegates to the Governing Council held the year after the annual election. 4. The process and conduct of the annual elections of members of the Athletes Advisory Committee will be determined by U.S. Figure Skating headquarters in conjunction with the chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee and presented to the Athletes Advisory Committee for approval annually. The approved election procedures will be posted on www. usfsaonline.org by March 1 each year. Approved procedures will include, at minimum, the methods of notification, voting, tie breaking and audit, and the schedule.

Implementation date: Dec. 1, 2017

4 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 28. APPROVED – Judges Committee Amend rule JR 6.01 (page 50, Rulebook) and rules FTR 8.01-8.12 (pages 7-11, Compulsory Figures Rules (see http:// www.usfigureskating.org/story?id=84114)) as follows:

JR 6.00 Figure, Singles/Pairs Test and Competition Judges Authorized to Judge JR 6.01 The tests and competitions to which reference is made in the following rules are those over which U.S. Figure Skating has jurisdiction. See rule JR 4.03. Judges are authorized to judge tests and competitions as follows except that only judges certified by the Judges Committee in the international judging system (IJS) may officiate at qualifying competition events employing the IJS.

Figure Judge Classifications Intermediate JR 6.01 Figure Test Judges Low Bronze High Gold Silver Figure Test Authorized to Judge Figure Test Judge Figure Test Judge Figure Test Judge Judge (LOW BRZ) (HI) (GLD) (INT SLV) Preliminary Figure J* J* J* J* 1st Test J* J* J* J* 2nd Test J* J* J* J* 3rd Test J* J* J* 4th Test J* J* J* 5th Test J* J* J* 6th Test J* J* 7th Test J* J*

Figure Test Level Test Figure 8th Test J* Adult Bronze Figure J* J* J* J* Adult Silver Figure J* J* J* Adult Gold Figure J* J*

J = Qualified to judge without limitation * = Qualified to judge as a single-judge panel

Figure Judge Classifications Intermediate JR 6.01 Figure Test Judges Low Bronze High Gold Silver Figure Test Authorized to Judge Figure Test Judge Figure Test Judge Figure Test Judge Judge (LOW BRZ) (HI) (GLD) (INT SLV) Preliminary Figure J J J Pre-Juvenile Figure J J J Juvenile Figure J J J Intermediate Figure J J J Novice Figure J J J Junior Figure J Senior Figure J Adult Bronze Figure J J J J

Figure Competition Level Figure Adult Silver Figure J J J J Adult Gold Figure J J

J = Qualified to judge without limitation

5 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action FTR 8.01 Preliminary Test (PRE): Judging panel required: One or three low bronze or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.02 First Test (1): Judging panel required: One or three low bronze or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.03 Second Test (2): Judging panel required: One or three low bronze or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.04 Third Test (3): Judging panel required: One or three intermediate silver or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.05 Fourth Test (4): Judging panel required: One or three intermediate silver or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.06 Fifth Test (5): Judging panel required: One or three intermediate silver or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.07 Sixth Test (6): Judging panel required: One or three high gold or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.08 Seventh Test (7): Judging panel required: One or three high gold or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.09 Eighth Test (8): Judging panel required: One or three gold figure judge(s).

FTR 8.10 Adult Bronze Figure Test (BFI): Judging panel required: One or three low bronze or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.11 Adult Silver Figure Test (SFI): Judging panel required: One or three intermediate silver or higher rank figure judge(s).

FTR 8.12 Adult Gold Figure Test (GFI): Judging panel required: One or three high gold or higher rank figure judge(s).

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

Note: Those currently holding a high figure test judge appointment (68 officials) will be promoted to gold, which means they will gain the ability to judge the eighth figure test. Currently high figure test judges can judge every other figure test (preliminary through seventh, and all levels of adult).

29. APPROVED – Judges Committee Amend rule JR 18.11 (page 61, Rulebook) as follows:

JR 18.10 Trial and Practice Judging Applications JR 18.11 Applications to trial or practice judge will be submitted in writing by the applicant not later than Sept. 1 for qualifying competitions and Skate America, Oct. 1 for qualifying synchronized skating competitions, April 15 for National Theatre On Ice and not later than 60 15 days prior to the start of the competition for other approved nonqualifying competitions. Late requests may be considered at the discretion of the appropriate vice chair. Requests to trial or practice judge must be limited to events required for promotion, appointment or to supplement judging activity.

Implementation date: Feb. 1, 2018

6 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 30. APPROVED – Theatrical Skating Committee Amend rule 1041(C) (page 98, Rulebook) by adding the following:

(4) The IJS, as modified and delineated in the Theatre On Ice Guidelines, will be used at the National Theatre On Ice competition.

Note: Below are the descriptions of the component marks, the factors and the deductions which will be included within this new system.

Choreographic Exercise 1. Skating Skills – mastery of gliding and quality of edges; use of jumps, spins, steps and turns, lifts, etc.; execution of movement: body position and placement 2. Consistency of skating, technical elements, movement with music and theme 3. Required choreographic process (e.g., auto-reverse) – obvious and predominant, used in a variety of ways, quality of execution of the process, process is executed with complex technical elements and movement 4. Required gesture (e.g., allegro – fast and lively) – obvious and predominant, creative use of different movements in the gesture, gesture executed with speed and/or complex elements, use of body movements 5. Consistency of the theme, choreographic process and gesture – from start to end, the choreographic process and gesture support the theme; creativity, blending and harmony (all 3 in 1); and subtlety

The following factors will be applied: 1-25%, 2-25%, 3-15%, 4-15%, 5-20%

Free Performance 1. Skating Skills - quality of gliding, edges and flow; use of jumps, spins, steps and turns, lifts, etc. 2. Choreographic composition – use of choreographic processes, gestures and treatment of space 3. Quality of groups, formations and ensembles and their relation to each other, harmony and cohesion 4. Theatricality of the performance – acting, emotion, scenography, costumes 5. Creation of a Universe – ambience and feeling, originality and creativity, intensity and impact

Application of the theme and music for the Free Performance should be considered in each component.

The following factors will be applied: 1-20%, 2-15%, 3-15%, 4-25%, 5-25%

Deductions for TOI Deductions taken by the Judges Panel including the Referee by the majority of votes with no deduction in case of 50:50 split vote Falls 1 point for each fall of one skater, or a group of up to three skaters who fall simultaneously Costume/Hair/Make-up violation (CE) 2 points per occurrence, up to 4 points per program Part of costume or decoration falls on the ice 1 point per occurrence Scenery or prop violation (props not allowed) 1 point

Deductions taken by the Referee Program time violation 1 point for each 10 seconds lacking or in excess Scenery set-up time (FP)* 1 point for each 10 seconds in excess

Implementation date: March 1, 2018.

31. APPROVED – Competitions Committee The following national promotions: • National Showcase Referees: Lisa Erle, Dublin, Calif.; Dann Krueger, Minneapolis, Minn.; Steve Wolkin, Fairview Park, Ohio

7 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 32. ACKNOWLEDGED – Competitions Committee The following vacated national appointments: • Elaine Bushey, Greenville, S.C. (National Dance Referee) – passed away • Theodore Clarke, N Weymouth, Mass. (National Dance and Singles/Pairs Referee) – passed away Sept. 2017

33. ACCEPTED – Competitions Committee The following resignation: • Benjamin Wright, Lexington, Mass. (National Singles/Pairs Referee, National Dance Referee and National Accountant)

34. APPROVED – Competitions Committee The following honorary national appointments: • Benjamin Wright, Lexington, Mass. – Honorary National Referee and Honorary National Accountant

35. APPROVED – Judges Committee The following national promotions: • National Showcase Judges: Kevin Elvin, Hillsborough, N.C.; Lisa Erle, Dublin, Calif.; Lisa Hernand, Ripon, Calif. • National Synchronized Judges: Rebecca Finder, Indianapolis, Ind.; Devon Hensel, Westfield, Ind.; Carylyn Landt, Alpine, Calif.; Cheryl Litman, Fairfax Station, Va.; Lauren O’Toole, New York, N.Y.; Matthew O’Toole, New York, N.Y. • National Theatre On Ice Judges: Kelly Davies, Kirkland, Wash.; Suzanne Ferguson, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; Charlotte Heidenreich, Whitefish Bay, Wis.; Steve Wolkin, Fairview Park, Ohio

36. ACKNOWLEDGED – Judges Committee The following vacated national appointments: • Elaine Bushey, Greenville, S.C. (National Singles/Pairs and Dance Judge) – passed away • Theodore Clarke, N Weymouth, Mass. (National Dance and Singles/Pairs Judge) – passed away Sept. 2017 • Bette Todd, Edwards, Colo. (National Singles/Pairs, Dance and Synchronized Judge) – passed away May 5, 2017

37. ACCEPTED – Judges Committee The following resignations: • Shirley Sherman, Lincolnshire, Ill. (National Singles/Pairs Judge and National Dance Judge) • Benjamin Wright, Lexington, Mass. (National Singles/Pairs Judge and National Dance Judge)

38. APPROVED – Judges Committee The following honorary national appointments: • Shirley Sherman, Lincolnshire, Ill. – Honorary National Judge • Benjamin Wright, Lexington, Mass. – Honorary National Judge

39. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee The following national promotion: • National Synchronized Technical Controller: Matthew O’Toole, New York, N.Y.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

40. APPROVED the selection procedures for the 2018 World Figure Skating Team, 2018 Four Continents Team and 2018 World Junior Figure Skating Team.

JANUARY 10, 2018

41. APPROVED the final sanction for the 2018 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships; Feb. 22-24, 2018; Portland, Oregon; Oregon Skating Council.

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

42. APPROVED the 2018-19 budget with changes as recommended by the board for presentation to the 2018 Governing Council.

43. ADOPTED the Strategic Plan for 2018-2022

8 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 44. APPROVED proposing the Committee Realignment bylaw and rule changes for presentation to the Governing Council. The proposal would be a series of changes voted on as a whole and not individually. In addition, a separate bylaw and rule change will be proposed for the Strategic Planning Committee.

45. APPROVED the hiring of a consultant to study and recommend a plan for the future development of U.S. Figure Skating’s World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame.

46. APPROVED a final sanction for the 2018 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships; April 10-14, 2018, Marlborough, Mass.; Yarmouth Ice Club.

47. APPROVED the Antlers Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the site for the 2019 Governing Council Meeting, May 1-5, 2019.

48. APPROVED a change in U.S. Figure Skating’s Travel and Expense Policy to increase Per Diem from $50 to $57 ($12 for breakfast, $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner) based on IRS standards, effective July 1, 2018.

49. ADOPTED the recommendation of the chair of the Grievance Committee to a permanent ban of a member from U.S. Figure Skating.

MARCH 12, 2018

50. APPROVED the amended 2018-19 budget as presented by the Treasurer.

51. APPROVED a provisional sanction for the 2018 U.S. Collegiate Championships; Aug. 2-4, 2018; Adrian, Mich.; Adrian College.

52. APPROVED submitting the candidates recommended by the International Judges & Officials Committee to take the applicable exam for promotion at the ISU Global Seminar in Frankfurt, Germany, in July 2018.

53. APPROVED submitting the candidates recommended by the International Judges & Officials Committee to take the applicable exam for promotion to ISU Judge in the 2018-19 season.

APRIL 9, 2018

54. APPROVED the following addition to the “U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors (where applicable) & Governing Council Standing Rules” for immediate implementation:

4. If an amendment to an item of business is more than 10 words, it must be submitted in writing to the tech table before the speaker is recognized. If a member knows in advance they plan to make such an amendment, the member is encouraged to submit the amendment in writing to the tech table before the meeting begins. Subsequent paragraphs will be renumbered accordingly.

55. APPROVED deleting rule 1041 (C)(3) (page 98, Rulebook):

1040 Authorized Systems of Judging 1041 The International Judging System (IJS) and 6.0 majority system will be used as follows: C. Nonqualifying competitions may use the IJS, the 6.0 system or a combination of both. 3. If using the 6.0 system, the closed 6.0 system should be used except for synchronized skating events, which have the option of using the closed 6.0 system or the open 6.0 system of judging.

APRIL 17, 2018

56. APPROVED requesting of the United States Figure Skating Foundation, beginning with the 2018-2019 season, the establishment of an Athlete High Performance Development Fund program within the Foundation, as well as funding for programs to take place at a new figure skating training center in Irvine, California.

9 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action MAY 2, 2018

57. CONCURRED with the election of Robert Anderson as a Trustee of the Foundation to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Vinik, an independent trustee whose term would have ended at the Annual Meeting of the Foundation in 2018; and further, that the commencement date of Mr. Anderson’s term shall be May 7, 2018.

58. APPROVED a policy that when corrective action is taken against an official arising out of a complaint pursuant to rules CR 8.00, JR 12.00 and/or TPCR 7.00 it will be posted on the Members Only website under its own heading for as long as the corrective action is in effect or until the issuing committee chair requests removal. Additionally, the presidents of member clubs in the official’s section together with the regional vice chairs of the appropriate committee in the appropriate discipline from the official’s section will be notified via email of the corrective action.

59. APPROVED – Competitions Committee The following national promotions: • National Announcer: David Magill, Waltham, Mass. • National Singles/Pairs Referee: Michelle Zeles-Hahn, Westminster, Colo. • National Synchronized Referee: Laura Days, West Roxbury, Mass.; Steve Wolkin, Fairview Park, Ohio • National Theatre On Ice Referee: Steve Wolkin, Fairview Park, Ohio

60. APPROVED – Judges Committee The following national promotions: • National Singles/Pairs Judge: Lisa Hernand, Ripon, Calif.; Jed Hopkins, Los Angeles, Calif.; Lauren O’Toole, New York, N.Y. • National Synchronized Judge: Barbara Shostak, Fairfax, Va.

61. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee The following national promotions: • National Dance Technical Controller: Diana Wisner, Wilmington, Del. • National Singles/Pairs/Dance Data Operator: Susan McInnes, Lyndhurst, Ohio

62. ACCEPTED – Judges Committee The following national resignations: • Dennis Sveum, Spring Hill, Fla. (National Dance Judge) • Christine Wenger, Pewaukee, Wis. (National Synchronized Judge)

63. ACCEPTED – Competitions Committee, Judges Committee and Technical Panel Committee The following vacated national appointments: • Joanne Butcher, San Juan Capo, Calif. (National Synchronized Judge) • Jeffrey Charbonneau, N Hollywood, Calif. (National Singles/Pairs/Dance Data Operator) • Jason Dungjen, Ortonville, Mich. (National Singles Technical Specialist and National Pairs Technical Specialist) • Sara Kastner, Brooklyn, N.Y. (National Singles Technical Controller and National Singles Technical Specialist) • Maribel Leiter, Wichita, Kan. (National Singles/Pairs Judge and Referee) • Christie Moxley-Hutson, Havre De Grace, Md. (National Dance Technical Specialist) • Donald Mumper, Foley, Ala. (National Synchronized and Theatre On Ice Judge and Referee) • Barbara Price, Chautauqua, N.Y. (National Singles/Pairs Judge) • Steven Rice, New York, N.Y. (National Singles Technical Specialist) • David Sargent, Lunenburg, Mass. (National Synchronized Judge) • Kathy Slack, Troy, Ohio (National Singles/Pairs, Showcase and Theatre On Ice Judge and Referee, and National Singles/ Pairs/Dance Data Operator) • Robb Steinheider, Crossville, Tenn. (National Accountant)

64. APPROVED – Competitions Committee, Judges Committee and Technical Panel Committee The following honorary national appointments: • Maribel Leiter, Wichita, Kan. (Honorary National Referee and Honorary National Judge) • Kathy Slack, Troy, Ohio (Honorary National Referee, Honorary National Judge and Honorary National Data Operator)

10 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNING COUNCIL — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

MAY 4-5, 2018

65. ADOPTED the convention standing rules.

66. ADOPTED the agenda for the Governing Council meeting.

67. APPROVED the report of the Minutes Committee of the May 2017 Governing Council meeting held May 6, 2017, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

68. APPOINTED the new Minutes Committee for this 2018 Governing Council meeting of Lisa Erle (chair), Gerald Miele (Rules Committee chair) and Devin Wang (athlete member).

69. ACCEPTED the audit report.

70. AWARDED provisional membership in U.S. Figure Skating for the following interim clubs: Big Rapids FSC Big Rapids, MI Columbus Figure Skating Academy Columbus, GA Crystal Skating Academy Burton, MI Findlay Silver Blades FSC Findlay, OH Ice Line FSC West Chester, PA Livonia SC Livonia, MI Sioux Falls FSC Sioux Falls, SD Summit Skating, Inc. Breckenridge, CO

71. AWARDED full membership in U.S. Figure Skating for the following provisional clubs: Bend Ice FSC Bend, OR Champions’ Edge SC Wesley Chapel, FL El Paso FSC El Paso, TX Grand Junction FSC Grand Junction, CO Sikumi FSC Annville, PA Worthington Valley FSC Reisterstown, MD

72. ELECTED Nathan Chen as an Honorary Member of U.S. Figure Skating, per Article V, Section 4, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws.

73. ADOPTED – Exhibit A – Board of Directors Amend Article II of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (page 3, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE II Objectives Mission: As the national governing body, the mission of the United States Figure Skating Association is to provide programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating on ice, and particularly: A. To serve as the national governing body in the sport of figure skating on ice as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), and to serve as the United States member of the International Skating Union (ISU); B. To take all steps necessary to regulate and govern figure skating on ice throughout the United States, including the raising of funds to support activities of U.S. Figure Skating by dues, the sale of publications, the conduct of competitions, carnival assessments, sanction fees and any other lawful means, provided that none of the income of U.S. Figure Skating inures to the private profit of any of its members; C. To strive to provide a safe environment for its members that is free of misconduct and harassment. CD. To define and maintain uniform standards of skating proficiency; DE. To prescribe rules for the holding of and eligibility for tests, competitions, exhibitions, carnivals and all other figure skating activities. To qualify and appoint judges, referees and other officials for all tests, competitions and other figure skating events; EF. To encourage, guide and assist in the organization of local ice skating clubs, and the attaining of full participation in figure skating by individuals, groups, clubs, schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States;

11 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action FG. To organize and sponsor competitions and exhibitions for the purpose of stimulating interest in figure skating on the part of all persons. To assist financially or otherwise, in accordance with the rules of U.S. Figure Skating, the participants traveling to and from and attending such competitions and exhibitions, who would otherwise be unable to participate therein; GH. To encourage those persons who have demonstrated an ongoing interest in figure skating to continue their participation in figure skating, and where possible, to obtain a college or university education; HI. To provide an equal opportunity to eligible athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators and officials to participate in eligible athletic competition without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. To provide fair notice and an opportunity for a hearing to any eligible athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator or official before declaring such individual ineligible to participate; IJ. To select members of the Board of Directors and athlete representatives without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable; JK. To submit to binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association in any controversy involving its recognition as a national governing body, as provided for in chapter 2205 and successor sections of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, 36 U.S.C. § 220501 et. seq., or involving the opportunity of any athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator or official to participate in athletic competition, as provided for in the bylaws of the USOC; KL. To support, by contributions from U.S. Figure Skating and its Memorial Fund, other charitable and educational organizations which are themselves exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended; and LM. To ensure that the foregoing objectives are within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended, and that the activities of U.S. Figure Skating, both direct and indirect, exclusively further these objectives.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

74. ADOPTED – Exhibit B – Board of Directors Amend Article XXI and Article XXV, Section 4, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (pages 15-19, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE XXI Prerequisites to Participation in U.S. Figure Skating Activities Prerequisites. A. Any person who is a member in good standing of a member club, collegiate club or an honorary or individual member and is registered with U.S. Figure Skating and is otherwise eligible to do so in accordance with the official rules of U.S. Figure Skating has the opportunity to participate in the activities of U.S. Figure Skating, including but not limited to: (i) The opportunity to compete in competitions, take tests and participate in carnivals and exhibitions sponsored by U.S. Figure Skating; and (ii) The opportunity to serve as an officer, a director or committee member or as an official in figure skating. B. U.S. Figure Skating does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. C. As a condition of membership in U.S. Figure Skating and a condition for participation in any competition or event sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating or its member clubs, each member and each athlete, coach, team staff, official and any other person who participates in U.S. Figure Skating or U.S. Figure Skating events (whether or not a U.S. Figure Skating member), agrees to comply with and be bound by the SafeSport rules, policies and procedures of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and agrees to submit, without reservation or condition, to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Center for SafeSport for the resolution of any alleged violations of those rules, policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time. To the extent any U.S. Figure Skating rule is inconsistent with the rules of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, such rule is superseded.

ARTICLE XXV Grievance and Disciplinary Proceedings Suspension, Expulsion and Loss of Membership Privileges Section 4 SafeSport – Sexual Abuse or Misconduct. A. As a member National Governing Body of the United States Olympic Committee, U.S. Figure Skating is required to adhere to the SafeSport rules and regulations of the USOC. Additionally, USOC Bylaw Section 8.7(l) provides that, as a condition of membership in the USOC, each NGB must comply with the policies and procedures of the independent

12 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action SafeSport organization designated by the USOC to investigate and resolve SafeSport violations. The USOC has designated the U.S. Center for SafeSport as that organization. The current SafeSport rules, policies and procedures are available at the offices of U.S. Figure Skating or online at the following websites: www.usfigureskating.org or www. safesport.org. B. The investigation and adjudication of matters involving allegations or reports of sexual abuse or misconduct, or other violations of U.S. Figure Skating’s SafeSport Policies that involve prohibited conduct that is reasonably related to and accompanies an alleged violation involving sexualized behavior (see, GR 1.03, U.S. Figure Skating Policy Statement on Harassment and Abuse, and the current edition of the U.S. Figure Skating SafeSport Program Handbook) are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Center for SafeSport (“USCSS”) in accordance with the requirements of the USOC and as set forth in the USCSS Bylaws or other USCSS governing documents. Rules and procedures to be followed by U.S. Figure Skating and its members and member clubs in dealing with allegations or reports of sexual abuse or misconduct, or other violations of U.S. Figure Skating’s SafeSport Policies that fall within the jurisdiction of the USCSS, and the enforcement of discipline or other sanctions issued by the USCSS, are set forth in the applicable SafeSport policies and disciplinary procedures of the USCSS, GR 1.03 and/or other rules of U.S. Figure Skating.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

75. ADOPTED – Exhibit C – Membership Committee Amend Article XXV, Sections 1 and 2, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws with the conforming rule MR 8.03 (pages 16 and 68, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE XXV Grievance and Disciplinary Proceedings Suspension, Expulsion and Loss of Membership Privileges Section 1 Delinquent Financial Obligations. A. Any member club, collegiate club, school-affiliated member or individual member which fails to make payment of dues, registration fees or any other financial obligations due U.S. Figure Skating by the Jan. 1 next succeeding the due date will be considered delinquent and will lose all privileges of membership. B. Payment of the delinquent obligations at any time prior to the date of the immediately following annual meeting of the Governing Council will restore the privileges of membership. Section 2 Expulsion of Delinquent Members. A. At each annual meeting of the Governing Council, the treasurer will submit a list of all member clubs, collegiate clubs, school-affiliated members and individual members which are delinquent with respect to the payment of dues, registration fees or any other financial obligations due U.S. Figure Skating and will recommend appropriate action to be taken with respect thereto. B. Any such delinquent member club, collegiate club, school-affiliated member or individual member may be permanently expelled from membership by a majority vote of the delegates present in person or by proxy at such meeting provided that the delinquent member: (i) Has first been afforded notice of the proposed expulsion; and (ii) Has been afforded an opportunity to be heard pursuant to a fair and reasonable procedure established by the board as written policy of U.S. Figure Skating. Section 3 1 Grievance and Disciplinary Proceedings. No additional changes, beyond the section number, made to existing Section 3. Section 4 2 SafeSport – Sexual Abuse or Misconduct. No additional changes, beyond the section number, made to existing Section 4.

MR 8.03 RESERVED Any member club, collegiate club, school-affiliated member or Synchronized Skating/Theatre On Ice Team member that has not paid dues, registration fees or other financial obligations due to U.S. Figure Skating will lose all privileges of membership until such dues are paid.

Note: If Exhibits B and C are both adopted, the changes to Article XXV will be merged accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

13 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 76. ADOPTED – Exhibit D – Sanctions & Eligibility Committee Amend Article II, paragraphs B and D, and Article XXI, paragraph A (i), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (pages 3 and 15, Rulebook) as follows:

Article II Objectives

B. To take all steps necessary to regulate and govern figure skating on ice throughout the United States, including the raising of funds to support activities of U.S. Figure Skating by dues, the sale of publications, the conduct of competitions, carnival ice show assessments, sanction fees and any other lawful means, provided that none of the income of U.S. Figure Skating inures to the private profit of any of its members;

D. To prescribe rules for the holding of and eligibility for tests, competitions, exhibitions, carnivals ice shows and all other figure skating activities. To qualify and appoint judges, referees and other officials for all tests, competitions and other figure skating events;

Article XXI Prerequisites to Participation in U.S. Figure Skating Activities

A. Any person who is a member in good standing of a member club, collegiate club or an honorary or individual member and is registered with U.S. Figure Skating and is otherwise eligible to do so in accordance with the official rules of U.S. Figure Skating has the opportunity to participate in the activities of U.S. Figure Skating, including but not limited to: (i) The opportunity to compete in competitions, take tests and participate in carnivals ice shows and exhibitions sponsored by U.S. Figure Skating;

Note: If Exhibits A and D are both adopted, the changes to Article II will be merged accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

77. ADOPTED – Exhibit E – Memorial Fund Committee Amend Article XIX, Section 1 (A), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (pages 14-15, Rulebook) with the confirming rules MFCR 2.02, MFCR 2.04, MFCR 2.05, MFR 3.01, MFCR 4.02 and MFCR 4.03 (page 64, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE XIX U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Section 1 Establishment of Fund. There is hereby established within U.S. Figure Skating a special fund which may be referred to as the “U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.” A. Pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation dated Jan. 14, 2000, the U.S. Figure Skating Foundation has the responsibility for management and investment of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund, which is held as a special and separate fund within the U.S. Figure Skating Foundation. The fund is managed and administered by the Memorial Fund Operating Committee as more fully described in Section 4 of this article. B. The fund is to be promoted by the activities of the Memorial Fund Committee described in the Memorial Fund Committee Rules. Section 2 Purpose of Fund. The primary purpose of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund is to memorialize, in a manner that would be of assistance to future aspiring figure skaters, the 1961 United States World Figure Skating Team, coaches and officials who lost their lives in the tragic crash of their airplane near Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 1961, while en route to the World Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Section 3 Receipt of Property. A. U.S. Figure Skating will receive, accept, take, hold, deal with, disburse and dispose of all property given, transferred, conveyed, devised or bequeathed to the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund only in the manner hereinafter authorized and only for the objects, purposes and uses specified in Article II of these bylaws. B. Contributions to the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund may be received: (i) In the memory of a specific person; (ii) As an unrestricted gift; or

14 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action (iii)As a restricted gift, subject to IRS rules and regulations, for the use and benefit of such worthy skaters as U.S. Figure Skating member club or clubs specified by the donor may from time to time select through action of their governing boards, provided, h. However, that restricted gifts may be subject to a 10 percent contribution to the general funds of U.S. Figure Skating to cover administrative costs and to promote the general purposes of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund. Section 4 Memorial Fund Operating Committee. A. The Memorial Fund Operating Committee consists of: (i) The president; (ii) The chair of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Committee; and (iii) Such additional members as may be appointed annually by the president. B. It is the responsibility of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Operating Committee to determine the policy of the Memorial Fund, especially with regard to investments and operating policies. C. Decisions of the Memorial Fund Operating Committee may be reached by a vote of a majority of the members of the committee acting in person at a meeting or by telephone, telegram or mail. Section 5 4 Memorial Fund Scholarships. The Memorial Fund Committee may award scholarships to assist deserving and promising figure skaters who are in need of financial assistance in order to continue their education achievement in competitive figure skating and/or to obtain a college or university education: A. By paying to or for the benefit of such skaters the cost of all or any part of the expenses incurred for coaching, ice time, travel to qualifying competitions, skates, competition skating attire and the like, and/or tuition, board and lodging while attending the colleges or universities of their choice. B. Race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable, will not be considered in the selection of recipients for such awards. Section 6 5 Applications Procedures. A. The U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Committee will establish procedures, rules and regulations governing the receipt and review of applications for academic and skating scholarships and the designation of those applicants who are to receive such scholarships in order to ensure that the scholarships are properly granted and used. B. The Memorial Fund Committee may establish such criteria and eligibility standards and adopt such application forms and reports to aid them in determining those applicants who are promising and deserving recipients of awards of scholarships, in allocating the same from the funds available for such purposes, and ensuring that such awards are properly made and used as are not inconsistent with this article. Section 7 6 Internal Procedures and Accounting. A. U.S. Figure Skating will adopt and employ such internal administrative procedures and accounting methods as may be necessary and appropriate to maintain the functions of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund carry out the goals and objectives of Section 4 and Section 5 of this article. B. Such procedures and methods include: (i) The creation and use of banking and investment accounts for the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund separate from those of U.S. Figure Skating, and (ii) Other means sufficient to prevent the commingling of the funds and property of the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund with the general funds and property of U.S. Figure Skating.

Memorial Fund MFCR 1.00 Authority MFCR 1.01 The Memorial Fund Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. MFCR 1.10 Organization MFCR 1.11 The Memorial Fund Committee will consist of the chair and such other members as are appointed in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. MFCR 2.00 Purposes MFCR 2.01 The Memorial Fund was created shortly after the airplane accident in Belgium that took the lives of all of the members of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team, accompanying officials, coaches and friends while en route to the 1961 World Championships. MFCR 2.02 The underlying thought in the establishment of the fund was to create (1) a living and continuing memorial to the 1961 World Team that would (2) be of assistance to future aspiring skaters. MFCR 2.03 The mission of the Memorial Fund is to provide qualified U.S. Figure Skating skaters in need of financial aid with monetary assistance to pursue their goals both inside and outside the competitive arena. The fund is committed to awarding skating and academic scholarships to those athletes who have demonstrated excellent competitive results and/or academic achievements and who have future potential in national and international competition. In order to fulfill this mission, the Memorial Fund seeks support from skaters members, corporations, foundations and the general public.

15 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action MFCR 2.04 The Memorial Fund also accepts restricted contributions for the use and benefit, consistent with its tax exempt purposes as set forth in the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws, of worthy skaters who are selected by the governing authority of a member club which is that has been designated by the donor. Ten percent of restricted contributions is applied to the general funds of the Memorial Fund to assist in meeting administrative costs and to promote the general purposes of the fund. MFCR 2.05 The Memorial Fund Committee will implement procedures and practices to insure that retains complete control over all donated funds (including restricted contributions) in order to insure that all contributions will be used to carry out the tax exempt purposes of the fund. MFCR 3.00 Organization MFCR 3.012.06 As originally organized, in March 1961, the Memorial Fund was a free standing Massachusetts Trust with its own tax deductible status. The trustees of the fund were the officers of U.S. Figure Skating. In 1979 the Memorial Fund was merged with assets were transferred to U.S. Figure Skating, but with its assets and investments remaining separate for administrative and accounting purposes as provided in Article XIX, Sections 1 and 76, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. MFCR 3.00 RESERVED MFCR 4.00 Administration Responsibility MFCR 4.01 The Memorial Fund Committee has members and representatives in many of the member clubs, who serve as a source for the raising of money for the fund. Such efforts are accomplished by encouraging gifts in memory of skaters, friends and families and in commemoration of special occasions, by urging clubs to donate part or all of the net proceeds from ice shows and exhibitions which they sponsor, as well as any other means of raising money for the fund. MFCR 4.02 Eligibility for a grant from the Memorial Fund will be determined by the Memorial Fund Committee. The chair of the Memorial Fund will annually send application forms for Memorial Fund scholarships to all eligible skaters and to all member clubs. Returned applications will be evaluated initially by the Memorial Fund liaison at U.S. Figure Skating headquarters according to specific criteria developed by the Memorial Fund Committee U.S. Figure Skating. The selection of candidates for skating and academic scholarships is made based on the basis of financial need, competitive skating achievements and general impression. The candidate’s applicant’s grade point average is also a factor for academic scholarships. The chair of the Memorial Fund, with input from the along with sectional representatives and an athlete representative from each section, designates the amount of each the scholarships and oversees that it is they are used in accordance with the purpose of the Memorial Fund as set forth in the bylaws of U.S. Figure Skating. MFCR 4.03 The Memorial Fund Operating Committee develops operating budgets and policies and is responsible for their implementation and interpretation in accordance with Article XIX, Section 4, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. MFCR 5.00 Tax Deductible Status MFCR 5.01 Contributions and bequests to the Memorial Fund are fully deductible for federal income, gift and estate tax purposes as charitable contributions by reason of a ruling by the Internal Revenue Service (Oct. 31, 1978, Ref. AUS:EO:78-3538) to the effect that U.S. Figure Skating, of which the Memorial Fund is a part, qualifies for such status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. The Internal Revenue Service also has ruled (April 17, 1981, Ref. EO:7213: 309:BWS DAL: EO: 81-1342) that U.S. Figure Skating (and therefore the Memorial Fund) qualifies under Section 509(a)(1) of the code and hence is not a private foundation within the meaning of that term as defined therein.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

78. DID NOT ADOPT – Exhibit F – Board of Directors Amend Article XV, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (pages 11-12, Rulebook) with the conforming rules NCR 1.00-4.04 (pages 70-71, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE XV Nominations and Elections of Officers and Board of Directors Section 1 Nominating Committee. Each year a seven 12-member Nominating Committee will be established consisting of: A. Five Nine registered members, none of whom represent the same region, consisting of: (i) Two Three members (one from each section each from a different section) elected in even odd numbered years by the Governing Council full member club delegates and individual member delegates from that section to serve two-year terms; and (ii) One Six members (two from each section from a different section than above) elected in odd even numbered years by the Governing Council full member club delegates and individual member delegates from that section to serve a two-year terms. (iii) Elections will be conducted as set forth in rules NCR 3.00-3.02. (iv) One member appointed in odd numbered years by the Board of Directors to serve a two-year term; (v) One member appointed in even numbered years by the Board of Directors to serve a two-year term;

16 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action B. Two Three registered athlete members who satisfy the criteria for athlete representation on U.S. Figure Skating committees set forth in Article XVI, Section 5, of these bylaws, each representing a different section, will be elected by the Athletes Advisory Committee to serve one-year terms. C. Only athlete members may serve consecutive terms on the Nominating Committee. D. Members of the Nominating Committee are ineligible to be nominated or elected for any office position on the Board of Directors, or to be recommended, appointed or elected as a permanent committee chair while they are serving as a member of the Nominating Committee. E. The Nominating Committee will elect one of its members to act as the chair of the committee.

Nominating Committee NCR 1.00 Authority NCR 1.01 A Nominating Committee is established each year pursuant to Article XV, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. NCR 2.00 Responsibility NCR 2.01 The Nominating Committee is charged with the responsibility for recommending suitably qualified candidates for U.S. Figure Skating offices charged to it under Article XV, Section 2, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws, in accordance with the procedures outlined in rule NCR 4.00, including the processing of any additional nominations as described therein. NCR 3.00 Elections and Appointments NCR 3.01 To be eligible for election to the Nominating Committee as one of the three nine members referred to in Article XV, Section 1 (A) (i) or (ii), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws, a member must submit their name to the U.S. Figure Skating secretary on the election form provided by U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters no later than April 1 along with the following: A. A biography; B. A statement of qualification to serve, including residence and home club membership. In the case of an individual member, evidence of residency may be required. As soon as possible following the April 1 deadline, the names along with resumes and statements of qualification of candidates for election to the Nominating Committee will be published on the Nominating Committee page of the U.S. Figure Skating website. NCR 3.02 The election for Nominating Committee members referred to in Article XV, Section 1 (A) (i) and (ii), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws will be held by secret, written ballot at each respective sectional caucus convened per Article IX, Section C, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. The candidate for each Nominating Committee position to be elected will be elected by majority of the votes cast by the delegates voting in the candidates’ respective sectional caucus. The vote for each region’s committee member will be taken separately and announced after all elections are complete. A. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast by the delegates voting in the sectional caucus, then a runoff election will be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in the runoff election is elected. B. For the purpose of counting votes, blank ballots or ballots cast for a person who is not a candidate for election will not be included in the total ballots cast to determine a majority. NCR 3.03 The appointment of Nominating Committee members referred to in Article XV, Section (A) (iv) and (v), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws will be conducted by majority vote of the Board of Directors, following the annual meeting of the Governing Council, but no later than June 1. The members appointed by the Board of Directors cannot be current members of the Board of Directors. NCR 4.00 Procedures NCR 4.01 The Nominating Committee will organize soon after the appointment of the remaining members of the Nominating Committee by the Board of Directors conclusion of the annual meeting of the U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council and will elect its chair no later than July 1. The most recent eligible past chair not currently sitting on the Nominating Committee will convene the committee for the purpose of voting to elect the incoming chair. If a tie should occur when electing the new chair of the committee, then the most recent eligible past chair not currently sitting on the Nominating Committee will break the tie. NCR 4.02 At least two meetings will be held prior to the next annual meeting of the Governing Council. Additional meetings will be held as necessary as determined by the committee. When practical, in-person meetings are preferable to telephone conferences. A meeting may be called by the chair, or by any three five members, with suitable notice. All committee deliberations must be kept strictly confidential, and each Nominating Committee member must sign, annually, a confidentiality agreement by July 1. NCR 4.03 The presence of five eight members, including the chair or their designated representative, is necessary for the conduct of business. A member present by telephone at a duly called meeting may be considered present for determination of a quorum. Such member may vote upon issues if present for the entire discussion of such issues. NCR 4.04 The chair shall will be responsible for the minutes, records and continuing inventories of qualified candidates and position requirements.

17 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Proviso: If this exhibit is adopted, all three regional representatives elected in 2019 will serve a one-year term. A draw by lot will determine which section elects in odd numbered years. Based on this draw, two of the three regional representatives elected in 2020 will serve a two-year term, with the remaining representative serving a one-year term. The section that draws the one-year term in 2020 could re-elect the regional representative from 2019 who only served a one-year term. Furthermore, of the two members appointed by the board in 2020, one would be appointed for a one-year term and the other appointed for the standard two-year term.

Implementation date: Not applicable; did not adopt

79. ADOPTED AS AMENDED – Exhibit G – Strategic Planning Committee Amend Article XVII, Sections 1-2, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws (pages 13-14, Rulebook) with the conforming Stragetic Planning Committee Rules (page 82, Rulebook) as follows:

ARTICLE XVIII Composition of Permanent Committees Section 1 General Provisions. A. Each permanent committee will consist of no fewer than nine voting members, however, the Rules Committee and the Sports Sciences and Medicine Committee may consist of no fewer than three voting members; and the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Grievance Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee will be of such size as specified in Section 2 of this article. B. The members insofar as practical will be evenly divided among the three sections. C. Pursuant to the provisions of Article XVI, Section 2, of these bylaws, the chairs of permanent committees, except the Athletes Advisory Committee, the Audit Committee, and the Finance Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee, will be appointed annually by the president upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. Each chair will to hold office for one year from the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Governing Council for that year or until their respective successors are appointed and assume office. D. The members of permanent committees, except the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Finance Committee, and Grievance Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee, will be appointed annually by their chairs to hold office for one year or until their successors are appointed and assume office. Said chairs may remove such members with the concurrence of the president. E. The chairs and all members of permanent committees must be: (i) At least 18 years of age, (ii) A registered member in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating, and (iii) Otherwise qualified to serve in accordance with the official rules of U.S. Figure Skating. Section 2 Specific Committee Provisions. The following committees will be composed as indicated, and all members of such committees will hold office for one year from the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Governing Council for that year or until their respective successors are appointed and assume office. A. The Audit Committee consists of at least three and not more than five members, a majority of whom are not members of the Board of Directors. The president appoints the members with the approval of the Board of Directors. Each member must: (i) Be free of any material relationship that would interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment and (ii) Meet any other requirements for independence, expertise or qualifications set forth in the Audit Committee Rules or policies and procedures established by and for the Audit Committee. (iii)The members of the Audit Committee designate the chair of the committee. B. The Compensation Committee consists of at least three and not more than five members, all of whom are members of the Board of Directors. The president appoints the members, with the approval of the Board of Directors. Each member must: (i) Be free of any material relationship that would interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment; and (ii) Meet any qualifications set forth in the Compensation Committee Rules or policies and procedures established by and for the Compensation Committee. C. The Finance Committee consists of: (i) The treasurer, who serves as chair of the committee; (ii) The immediate past treasurer; and (iii) Six members appointed by the chair for their financial business experience. (iv) The executive director, the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and the controller of U.S. Figure Skating will be ex-officio members of the Finance Committee.

18 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action D. The Grievance Committee will constitute the member pool from which at least two-thirds of the members of any Hearing Panel will be drawn. Each year one-third of the committee will be appointed for a three-year term. The committee consists of: (i) A chair annually appointed by the president, and (ii) 34 members appointed for three-year terms as follows: (a) Three U.S. Figure Skating members from each region appointed by the appropriate sectional vice president, and (b) Seven athletes as defined in Article XXII appointed by the chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee (herein called “Athlete Members of the Grievance Committee”). E. The Strategic Planning Committee consists of: (i) The president (or their designee), the executive director (or their designee), the three vice presidents, the chair of the Athlete Advisory Committee, and one coaching representative of the Board of Directors, appointed by the president. (ii) An additional athlete member of the Board of Directors, appointed by the chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee. (iii) Four additional members, including one athlete, will be appointed by majority vote of the vice presidents, for their experience in issues relevant to the current environment. (iv) The members of the Strategic Planning Committee designate the chair of the committee.

Strategic Planning Committee SPCR 1.00 Authority SPCR 1.01 The Strategic Planning Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. SPCR 2.00 Organization SPCR 2.01 The Strategic Planning Committee will be organized per Article XVIII, Section 2 (E), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. SPCR 32.00 Responsibility SPCR 32.01 The Strategic Planning Committee will develop a strategic plan to provide focus and direction to the organization. The development of the strategic plan will follow current industry best practices. shall develop a workable plan to ensure the future and stability of U.S. Figure Skating in all areas of its involvement. SPCR 32.02 The Strategic Planning Committee will oversee the strategic planning timeline and process with consideration of the financial and governance timeline of the organization. shall gather information and assimilate ideas and concepts regarding the future of the association to develop and maintain a plan to assure that U.S. Figure Skating will continue to execute its charter effectively and efficiently in the future. A. The strategic planning process will include gathering both outside information and input from stakeholders throughout the skating community. B. The strategic planning process will include communication of the plan throughout the organization. SPCR 32.03 The strategic plan will be revised and updated every four years, with reviews and amendments annually and/or any amendments will be submitted annually for adoption by the Board of Directors. A. Any revisions, updates or amendments will be submitted for approval and/or adoption by the Board of Directors. B. Strategic plans and amendments submitted to the Board of Directors will include consideration of resources necessary. SPCR 2.04 The submission will include the procedures and financial concepts necessary for consideration, adoption and implementation into operation.

Implementation date: May 2019

19 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 80. ADOPTED – Exhibit H – Board of Directors Amend Article XVI, Sections 2-7, Article XVII, Sections 1-4, Article XVIII, Sections 1-2 (pages 12-14) with the conforming rules, as follows on the subsequent pages.

ARTICLE XVI Committees

Section 1 Permanent Committees. U.S. Figure Skating has the following permanent committees: 1. Adult Skating 17. Memorial Fund 2. Athlete Development 18. Officials Recruitment and Training 32. Athletes Advisory 1819. Pairs Development and Technical 43. Audit 19. Parents 54. Coaches 20. Programs and New Program Development 6. Collegiate Program 21. Rules 75. Compensation 22. Sanctions and Eligibility 86. Competitions 2322. SafeSport 97. Dance Development and Technical 24. Selections 8. Domestic Officials 2523. Singles Development and Technical 9. Domestic Selections 26. Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating 1010. Ethics 2724. Sports Sciences and Medicine 1111. Finance 28. State Games 1212. Grievance 2925. Strategic Planning 1313. International 3026. Synchronized Skating Development and Technical 1414. International Judges and Officials 31. Technical Panel 15. International Selections 3227. Tests 15. Judges 33. Theatrical Skating 16. Membership Section 2 Chairs of Permanent Committees. The chairs of the permanent committees are appointed by the president upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee with the following exceptions: A. The chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee who is elected by athletes from among the athlete representatives to the Board of Directors pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2, of these bylaws; B. The Audit Committee; and C. The Finance Committee. With the exception of the chair of the Finance Committee, the chair of a permanent committee may be removed by the president with the concurrence of the Board of Directors. (Move Section 2 to Article XVIII (C)) Section 32 Committee Groups. U.S. Figure Skating committees are organized into five four committee groups: Group 1: Athlete Services: Athlete Development, Athletes Advisory, Coaches, Dance Development and Technical, International, Memorial Fund, Pairs Development and Technical, Singles Development and Technical, and Sports Sciences and Medicine, and Synchronized Development and Technical. Group 2: Membership Development: Collegiate Program, Adult Skating, Membership, and Programs and New Program Development Parents, Program Development, Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating and State Games. Group 3: Technical and Officials: Adult Skating, Competitions, Domestic Officials, Domestic Selections, Dance, International Judges and Officials, Judges, Officials Recruitment and Training Pairs, Selections, Singles, Synchronized Skating, Technical Panel, and Tests and Theatrical Skating. Group 4: Administrative/Legal: Audit, Compensation, Ethics, Finance, Grievance, Rules, SafeSport, Sanctions and Eligibility, and Strategic Planning. Group 5: International: International, International Officials and International Selections. Coordinators of each committee group Groups 1–4 are nominated by the Nominating Committee and presented to the Governing Council for election. The ISU representative will serve as coordinator of Group 5, while remaining an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. Section 43 Special and Ad Hoc Committees. The president, with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, may from time to time designate and appoint or abolish special and ad hoc committees and chairs thereof and special offices and officers, each with such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors, or by the president with the concurrence of the Board of Directors. The chairs of special and ad hoc committees and any officers appointed pursuant to this section may,

20 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action upon the invitation of the president, attend meetings of the Board of Directors and, when present, may be accorded the privilege of speaking. Section 5 Athlete Representation. At least 20 percent of all committees, subcommittees, task forces and all other types of legislative bodies including the Governing Council, whether permanent, special, ad hoc or otherwise, will consist of individuals who are athletes as defined in Article XXII. (Move Section 5 to Article XVIII, Section 1 (F)) Section 6 Ex-officio Members. Unless a bylaw or official rule provides otherwise, ex-officio members may vote but are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or whether a quorum is present at a meeting. (Move Section 6 to Article XVIII, Section 1 (G)) Section 7 Reports of Action. All actions of all committees will be reported to the Governing Council and to the Board of Directors at the next ensuing meetings thereof and are subject to alteration or cancellation by the Governing Council or by the Board of Directors, provided that no rights or acts of third parties will be adversely affected thereby. (Move Section 7 to Article XVII, Section 4)

ARTICLE XVII Duties and Jurisdiction of Permanent Committees and the Nominating Committee Section 1 Jurisdiction of Committees. Each permanent committee, subject to the provisions of the official rules of U.S. Figure Skating and to the control of the Board of Directors, and the Nominating Committee, has jurisdiction of all matters as defined in the committee rules of such committee. Section 2 Enforcement of Official Rules. Each permanent committee and the Nominating Committee has the duty and power of enforcing and carrying out the official rules which relate to the matters within its jurisdiction. Section 3 Formulation of Rules. Each permanent committee and the Nominating Committee has the duty of formulating rules for the matters within its jurisdiction and of keeping said rules current and up to date. Any rule changes so formulated will be submitted to the Board of Directors for action, and no rules or changes will be effective until approved and published as provided in Article XX of these bylaws. Section 4 Reports of Action. All actions of all committees will be reported to the Board of Directors and to the Governing Council at the next ensuing meetings thereof and are subject to alteration or cancellation by the Board of Directors or by the Governing Council, provided that no rights or acts of third parties will be adversely affected thereby. (Section 4 was moved from Article XVI, Section 7)

21 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Section 2 Specific Committee Provisions. The following committees will be composed as indicated, and all members of such committees will hold office for one year from the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Governing Council for that year or until their respective successors are appointed and assume office. A. The Audit Committee consists of at least three and not more than five members, a majority of whom are not members of the Board of Directors. The president appoints the members with the approval of the Board of Directors. Each member must: (i) Be free of any material relationship that would interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment and (ii) Meet any other requirements for independence, expertise or qualifications set forth in the Audit Committee Rules or policies and procedures established by and for the Audit Committee. (iii) The members of the Audit Committee designate the chair of the committee. B. The Compensation Committee consists of at least three and not more than five members, all of whom are members of the Board of Directors. The president appoints the members, with the approval of the Board of Directors. Each member must: (i) Be free of any material relationship that would interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment; and (ii) Meet any qualifications set forth in the Compensation Committee Rules or policies and procedures established by and for the Compensation Committee. (iii) The president will appoint the chair of the Compensation Committee. (Moved from rule CPCR 2.04 for consistency with Audit Committee bylaws.) C. The Finance Committee consists of: (i) The treasurer, who serves as chair of the committee; (ii) The immediate past treasurer; and (iii) Six members appointed by the chair for their financial business experience. (iv) The executive director, the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and the controller of U.S. Figure Skating will be ex-officio members of the Finance Committee. D. The Grievance Committee will constitute the member pool from which at least two-thirds of the members of any Hearing Panel will be drawn. Each year one-third of the committee will be appointed for a three-year term. The committee consists of: (i) A chair annually appointed by the president, and (ii) 34 members appointed for three-year terms as follows: (a) Three U.S. Figure Skating members from each region appointed by the appropriate sectional vice president, and (b) Seven athletes as defined in Article XXII appointed by the chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee (herein called “Athlete Members of the Grievance Committee”)

Note: The changes to Article XVIII in Exhibits G and H will be merged accordingly.

Implementation date: May 2019

CONFIRMING RULE CHANGES AFFECTING THE ATHLETE SERVICES GROUP (Effective May 2019)

Coaches Committee

CCR 1.00 Authority CCR 1.01 The Coaches Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. CCR 2.00 Organization CCR 2.01 Members of the Coaches Committee will include at least one coach per discipline (singles, pairs, dance and synchronized skating) with international coaching experience and one coach per discipline with current national level or higher experience. CCR 3.00 Responsibility CCR 3.01 It shall will be the responsibility of the Coaches Committee to: A. Promote the ethical and professional conduct of all coaches and advance instruction and coaching of figure skating at all levels from Learn to Skate USA to international competition. AB. Work in cooperation with the Professional Skaters Association in order to communicate, in a timely manner, the vital information and rule changes of U.S. Figure Skating and the ISU to the coaching community and assist in their efforts as the coaches’ organization to provide seminars, workshops, national conferences, video aids, manuals and certification for all levels of coaching. C. Strengthen the membership base by providing a strong membership package to encourage coaches at all levels to join the program. B. Provide input into the strategy for athlete development programming.

22 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action C. Promote and develop quality coaching programs through education. D. Involve coaches in U.S. Figure Skating through committees, Board of Directors and other policy-making areas. E. Recognize coaching accomplishments in partnership with the PSA through annual awards and other methods, at the junior level and lower.

Dance Development & Technical Committee

Replaces rules ADCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 (A – G), ADCR 3.00, 3.01, DCR 1.00, 1.01, 1.50, 1.51 (A-C), DCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 (A), 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 2.03 Deletes rules ADCR 1.00 and 1.01

Replacing / deleting the rules above will result in the Athlete Development Committee and Dance Committee being removed as permanent committees, while simultaneously creating the “Dance Development & Technical Committee” to replace it. Organization and responsibility from both committees were merged into the new language below, while retaining the rule numbers from the Dance Committee.

DCR 1.00 Authority DCR 1.01 The Dance Development & Technical Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws DCR 2.00 Organization DCR 2.01 The Dance Development & Technical Committee will consist of a chair, a national vice chair for Development and a national vice chair for Technical. DCR 2.02 The other members of the Dance Development & Technical Committee will include a coach, a judge, a technical panel representative, an international representative, at least four additional members and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation, in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. DCR 3.00 Responsibility DCR 3.01 The Dance Development & Technical Committee will: A. Support objectives and programs to foster growth, development and long-term success of dance athletes. B. Oversee technical rules relating to ice dance competitions and tests. C. Coordinate with the appropriate committees and subcommittees in the International Group to ensure that the rules and development programs throughout the competitive pipeline support achievement at the high performance level.

Pairs Development & Technical Committee

Replaces rules ADCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 (A – G), ADCR 3.00, 3.01, PCR 1.00, 1.01, 1.50, 1.51 (A-C), PCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 Deletes rules ADCR 1.00 and 1.01

Replacing / deleting the rules above will result in the Athlete Development Committee and Pairs Committee being removed as permanent committees, while simultaneously creating the “Pairs Development & Technical Committee” to replace them. Organization and responsibility from both committees were merged into the new language below, while retaining the rule numbers from the Pairs Committee.

PCR 1.00 Authority PCR 1.01 The Pairs Development & Technical Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. PCR 2.00 Organization PCR 2.01 The Pairs Development & Technical Committee will consist of a chair, a national vice chair for Development and a national vice chair for Technical. PCR 2.02 The other members of the Pairs Development & Technical Committee will include a coach, a judge, a technical panel representative, an international representative, at least four additional members and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation, in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. PCR 3.00 Responsibility PCR 3.01 The Pairs Development & Technical Committee will: A. Support objectives and programs to foster growth, development and long-term success of pairs athletes. B. Oversee technical rules relating to pairs skating in competitions and tests. C. Coordinate with the appropriate committees and subcommittees in the International Group to ensure that the rules and development programs throughout the competitive pipeline support achievement at the high performance level.

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Replaces rules ADCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 (A – G), ADCR 3.00, 3.01, SCR 1.00, 1.01, 1.50, 1.51 (A-C), PCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 Deletes rules ADCR 1.00 and 1.01

Replacing / deleting the rules above will result in the Athlete Development Committee and Singles Committee being removed as permanent committees, while simultaneously creating the “Singles Development & Technical Committee” to replace them. Organization and responsibility from both committees were merged into the new language below, while retaining the rule numbers from the Singles Committee.

SICR 1.00 Authority SICR 1.01 The Singles Development & Technical Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws SICR 2.00 Organization SICR 2.01 The Singles Development & Technical Committee will consist of a chair, a national vice chair for Development and a national vice chair for Technical. SICR 2.02 The other members of the Singles Development & Technical Committee will include a coach, a judge, a technical panel representative, an international representative, at least four additional members and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation, in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. SICR 3.00 Responsibility SICR 3.01 The Singles Development & Technical Committee will: A. Support objectives and programs to foster growth, development and long-term success of singles athletes. B. Oversee technical rules relating to singles skating in competitions and test. C. Coordinate with the appropriate committees and subcommittees in the International Group to ensure that the rules and development programs throughout the competitive pipeline support achievement at the high performance level.

Synchronized Development & Technical Committee

Replaces rules ADCR 2.00, 2.01, 2.02 (A – G), ADCR 3.00, 3.01, SYSCR 1.00, 1.01, 1.50, 1.51 (A-C), 2.00, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 (A) Deletes rules ADCR 1.00 and 1.01

Replacing / deleting the rules above will result in the Athlete Development Committee and Synchronized Skating Committee being removed as permanent committees, while simultaneously creating the “Synchronized Development & Technical Committee” to replace them. Organization and responsibility from both committees were merged into the new language below, while retaining the rule numbers from the Synchronized Skating Committee.

SYSCR 1.00 Authority SYSCR 1.01 The Synchronized Development & Technical Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws SYSCR 2.00 Organization SYSCR 2.01 The Synchronized Development & Technical Committee will consist of a chair, a national vice chair for Development and a national vice chair for Technical. SYSCR 2.02 The other members of the Synchronized Skating Development & Technical Committee will include a coach, a judge, a technical panel representative, an international representative, at least four additional members and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation, in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. SYSCR 3.00 Responsibility SYSCR 3.01 The Synchronized Skating Development & Technical Committee will: A. Support objectives and programs to foster growth, development and long-term success of synchronized skating athletes and teams. B. Oversee technical rules relating to synchronized skating competitions. C. Coordinate with the appropriate committees and subcommittees in the International Group to ensure that the rules and development programs throughout the competitive pipeline support achievement at the high performance level.

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Competitions Committee

Replace rules CR 1.00-CR 5.01 (pages 28-29) with the rules below with the following exceptions. - Move rule CR 3.02 (B) to rule 1122.

Move rules CR 6.00-CR 11.01 (pages 29-33) to the General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules. Committee chair and vice chair names will be updated throughout the rules to match the new structure and names.

CCR 1.00 Authority CCR 1.01 The Competitions Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. CCR 2.00 Organization CCR 2.01 The Competitions Committee will consist of a chair, three sectional vice chairs (one from each section), nine regional vice chairs (one from each region) and the following subcommittees: A. Adult Competitions, B. Nonqualifying Competitions, C. Synchronized Skating Competitions, D. Technology, and E. Theatrical Skating Competitions. CCR 2.02 Each subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair and such other members as are necessary to carry out the work of the committee. In addition, the Synchronized Competitions Subcommittee will consist of three sectional vice chairs and the Technology Subcommittee will consist of a vice chair for technical accounting and a vice chair for music. CCR 2.03 The immediate past chair of the Competitions Committee or their designated representative will be an ex-officio member. CCR 3.00 Responsibility CCR 3.01 The Competitions Committee has jurisdiction over and sanctions all U.S. Figure Skating competitions held on ice in the United States as set forth in these rules, with the following exceptions: A. Those actions specifically reserved to the Governing Council. B. Those actions reserved to the Board of Directors in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. C. The manner of conduct of international competitions held in the United States, which are governed by the regulations of the International Skating Union. CCR 3.02 The Competitions Committee grants sanctions in accordance with rule 1122. CCR 3.03 The Competitions Committee places qualifying competitions defined in rule 1022 with the exception of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. CCR 3.04 The authority and jurisdiction over sectional, regional and nonqualifying competitions granted to the Competitions Committee by these rules may be exercised without limitation by the sectional or regional vice chairs of the committee, subject to the general supervision of the chair. CCR 3.05 In addition to the responsibilities above: A. The chair, in conjunction with the applicable chief referee, will set the maximum number of officials that can be assigned to a qualifying competition. The chair also oversees the placement, operation and conduct of the U.S. Collegiate Championships and any other competitions not specifically delegated to a national, sectional or regional vice chair in these rules. B. The national vice chair of adult competitions oversees the operation and conduct of adult competitions in the United States. C. The national vice chair of technology is responsible for certifying and maintaining all software and hardware used at competitions, in conjunction with headquarters staff. D. The national vice chair of nonqualifying competitions oversees the standard nonqualifying competition announcement. E. The national vice chair of synchronized competitions oversees the placement, operation and conduct of synchronized skating competitions in the United States. F. The national vice chair of theatrical skating competitions oversees the operation and conduct of theatrical skating competitions in the United States. G. Each sectional vice chair oversees the placement, operation and conduct of sectional and regional championships. H. Each regional vice chair oversees the placement, operation and conduct of nonqualifying competitions in the applicable region.

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Replace rules CR 2.01 (G), CR 3.03 (B), JR 2.02, JR 2.03, TPCR 1.00-1.01 and TPCR 3.00-3.01 (A), (B) and (C) (pages 28, 48 and 83, Rulebook) with the following rules: • Move rules JR 1.00-1.07 (page 48, Rulebook) to the General Rules. • Move rules JR 3.00-3.01 (page 49, Rulebook) to the Rules Committee Rules. • Move rules JR 4.00-5.01, JR 8.02 and JR 11.00-19.00 (pages 49 and 57-62, Rulebook) to the General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules. • Move rules JR 6.00-10.01 (except rule JR 8.02) (pages 50-58, Rulebook), to the Test Rules and Competition Rules as applicable. • Move rules TPCR 3.02-7.08 (pages 83-86, Rulebook) to the General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules.

DOCR 1.00 Authority DOCR 1.01 The Domestic Officials Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. DOCR 2.00 Organization DOCR 2.01 The Domestic Officials Committee will consist of a chair and the following subcommittees: A. Accountants and Technical Accountants, B. Announcers and Music Officials, C. Judges, D. Referees, and E. Technical Panel Officials; DOCR 2.02 The Accountants and Technical Accountants, Announcers and Music Officials, and Referees Subcommittees will each consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs, two athlete members and up to two additional members, who may also be athlete members. DOCR 2.03 The Judges Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs and nine regional vice chairs for ice dance judges; three sectional vice chairs and nine regional vice chairs for singles/pairs judges; three sectional vice chairs for synchronized skating judges; one vice chair for theatrical skating judges; the national vice chair of the Judges Subcommittee on the Officials Recruitment and Training Committee; and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. DOCR 2.03 The Technical Panel Officials Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, six discipline vice chairs – one each for singles, pairs, dance, synchronized skating, singles/pairs/dance data operators and synchronized skating data operators; the national vice chair of the Technical Panel Subcommittee on the Officials Recruitment and Training Committee; and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. DOCR 2.06 The immediate past chair of the Domestic Officials Committee or their designated representative will be an ex- officio member DOCR 2.07 The chair of the Officials Recruitment and Training Committee will be an ex-officio member DOCR 2.08 The chair of the International Officials Committee will be an ex-officio member DOCR 3.00 Responsibility DOCR 3.01 The Domestic Officials Committee is responsible for: A. The evaluation, appointment, promotion, suspension, demotion, removal, conduct, qualification and performance of all accountants, technical accountants, announcers, music officials, judges, referees and technical panel officials; B. The oversight of rules relating to officials; C. Establishing minimum standards and qualifications to serve as an official for sanctioned competitions and test sessions conducted by U.S. Figure Skating in all skating disciplines. D. Establishing and administering conflict of interest regulations governing service of officials in sanctioned competitions conducted by U.S. Figure Skating. E. Reviewing the performance of officials at all qualifying competitions, and providing feedback to the individual officials, Domestic Selections, International Selections, International Officials and Officials Recruitment and Training Committees as appropriate.

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Replace rules CR 2.01 (A)(1), (H)(1), (I) and (K), CR 3.01 (A), CR 4.02 (B), CR 5.01 (B), SCR 1.00-SCR 2.01, SCR 2.02 (B), SCR (A), TPCR 2.01 (A), (B) and (C), and TPCR 3.01 (F) and (G) (pages 28, 29, 79-80 and 83, Rulebook) with the rules below with the following exception: - The first clause in rule SCR 3.05 (A) has been moved to rule CCR 3.05 (A).

DSCR 1.00 Authority DSCR 1.01 The Domestic Selections Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. DSCR 2.00 Organization DSCR 2.01 The Domestic Selections Committee will consist of a chair, three sectional vice chairs for singles/pairs/dance competitions and three sectional vice chairs for synchronized skating competitions and the following subcommittees: A. Accountants and Technical Accountants, B. Announcers and Music Officials, C. Ice Technicians D. Judges, E. Referees, and F. Technical Panel Officials; DSCR 2.02 The Judges Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs for ice dance, three sectional vice chairs for singles/pairs, three sectional vice chairs for synchronized skating and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. DSCR 2.03 The Technical Panel Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs for singles; one vice chair each for ice dance, pairs and synchronized skating; and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. DSCR 2.04 The Accountants and Technical Accountants, Announcers and Music Officials, Ice Technicians and Referees Subcommittees will consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs, two athlete members and up to two additional members, who may also be athlete members. DSCR 2.05 The immediate past chair of the Domestic Selections Committee or their designated representative will be an ex- officio member. DSCR 2.06 Athlete members may not be competing in the current season or have competed during the immediate prior season. DSCR 2.07 The vice chair for ice technicians will be recommended by the U.S. Ice Rink Association and approved by the chair of the Domestic Selections Committee. DSCR 3.00 Responsibility DSCR 3.01 The Domestic Selections Committee is responsible for: A. The selection of officials for all qualifying competitions and U.S. Championships (figure skating, synchronized skating, adult and collegiate) within the maximum number set by the chair of the Competitions Committee (see rule CCR 3.05). All selected officials must meet the applicable requirements specified in rules 2100-2134. B. Giving due consideration to the needs and financial limitations of the competition as well as the desirability of geographical representation and other relevant criteria when selecting officials. DSCR 3.02 The Ice Technicians subcommittee is responsible for the selection of qualified ice technicians for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, the Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships, Skate America and any additional ISU events awarded to U.S. Figure Skating. A. The national vice chair of ice technicians will work with the appropriate headquarters staff and the U.S. Ice Rinks Association to ensure the ice technicians assigned to events hold the appropriate certifications.

Officials Recruitment and Training Committee

Replace rules CR 2.01 (B) (C), (H) and (I), JR 2.02 €, TPCR 2.01 (D), TPCR 3.01 (C), (D) and € (pages 28 and 83, Rulebook) with the following rules:

ORCR 1.00 Authority ORCR 1.01 The Officials Recruitment and Training Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ORCR 2.00 Organization ORCR 2.01 The Officials Recruitment and Training Committee will consist of a chair and the following subcommittees: A. Accountants and Technical Accountants

27 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action B. Announcers and Music Officials, C. Judges, D. Referees, and E. Technical Panel Officials; ORCR 2.02 The Accountants and Technical Accountants, Announcers and Music Officials, and Referees Subcommittees will consist of a national vice chair, three sectional vice chairs, two athlete members and up to two additional members, who may also be athlete members. ORCR 2.03 The Judges Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, vice chairs for ice dance, singles/pairs and synchronized skating, in addition to the national vice chair of the Judges Subcommittee on the Domestic Officials Committee; and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. ORCR 2.04 The Technical Panel Subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair, one vice chair each for ice dance, pairs, singles and synchronized skating; one vice chair each for singles/pairs/dance data and synchronized data, the national vice chair of the Technical Panel Subcommittee on the Domestic Officials Committee; and athlete members as necessary to meet the requirements for athlete representation. ORCR 2.05 The immediate past chair of the Officials Recruitment and Training Committee or their designated representative will be an ex-officio member. ORCR 2.06 The chair of the Domestic Officials Committee will be an ex-officio member. ORCR 3.00 Responsibility ORCR 3.01 The Officials Recruitment and Training Committee is responsible for recruiting enough officials to staff U.S. Figure Skating competitions and test sessions in all positions and providing educational programs and training tools to ensure all certified officials are qualified to serve. To meet these responsibilities, the Officials Recruitment and Training Committee will develop and maintain: A. Recruitment programs for officials; B. Training for new officials; C. Continuing education programs for officials; and D. Oversight of the officials’ exams ORCR 3.02 The Officials Recruitment and Training Committee is responsible for distributing information on applicable ISU and U.S. Figure Skating rule changes and clarifications to applicable officials.

Tests

Amend rules TR 1.00-1.04 (page 87, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 1.00 Authority, Organization and Responsibility TR 1.01 The Tests Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. TR 2.01 Organization TR 12.02 The Tests Committee shall will consist of the chair and such other vice chairs and members as necessary to carry out the work of the committee. A. The chair of the Tests Committee shall be an ex-officio member of the Dance, Judges, Pairs, Singles and Synchronized Skating Committees, and the chairs of these committees shall be ex-officio members of the Tests Committee. TR 3.01 Responsibility TR 1.03 3.02 Members of the Tests Committee shall will prepare timely answers to all ballots, work with the chair on specific tasks and projects and report to the chair any issues of concern. In addition, vice chairs shall will be responsible for the duties and functions assigned to them by the chair. TR 1.04 3.03 The Tests Committee is responsible for: A. The administration of the test rules; B. The testing procedures and the conduct of all tests; C. The determination of U.S. Figure Skating test fees to be charged; D. All other matters common to tests not specifically delegated to the Dance Development and Technical, Pairs Development and Technical, Singles Development and Technical, and Judges Domestic Officials Committees. E. The maintenance of test records by U.S. Figure Skating headquarters and the awarding of test certificates and emblems. F. The review of issues of rule violations that occur as a result of testing and the determination of appropriate action.

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Adult Skating

Replaces rules ASCR 1.00 – 3.01 (A-C).

Replacing the rules above increases the scope of the Adult Skating Committee by adding several subcommittees to ensure the committee focuses on expanding membership opportunities for adult athletes and technical rules for existing competitions.

ASCR 1.00 Authority ASCR 1.01 The Adult Skating Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ASCR 2.00 Organization ASCR 2.01 The Adult Skating Committee is organized into the following subcommittees: A. Athlete Services and Technical Subcommittee, further organized into the following discipline/specialty groups: 1. Singles, 2. Pairs, 3. Dance, 4. Showcase, 5. Technical Panel, and 6. Other specialty/discipline groups established by the chair B. Learn to Skate USA and Nonqualifying Subcommittee C. Community Support and Development Subcommittee D. Communications Subcommittee E. Other subcommittees established by the chair ASCR 2.02 The Adult Skating Committee will consist of the chair, a national vice chair for each subcommittee named in ASCR 2.01, vice chairs for each discipline/specialty named in ASCR 2.01 (A) and such other members as are appointed in accordance with Article XVIII of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ASCR 2.03 The national vice chairs and vice chairs will be responsible for overseeing their subcommittee/group and duties and functions assigned to them by the chair. ASCR 3.00 Responsibility ASCR 3.01 The Adult Skating Committee will: A. Encourage and support the growth of figure skating for adults; B. Create and encourage the creation of programs addressing the needs of the adult skating community including the composition and manner of performance of all singles, pairs and ice dance tests not specifically delegated to the Singles, Pairs and Dance Development and Technical Committees; C. Work to continue the development of: 1. The U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships and adult sectional championships, in conjunction with the Competitions Committee; 2. Other adult competitive opportunities, in conjunction with corresponding U.S. Figure Skating Committees.

Membership Committee

• Replaces rules MR 2.00, 2.01 (A-G), MR 2.02 (A and B), MR 9.00, 9.01, MR 10.21 (A-C), PACR 1.51, SR 1.01 (A – F), SR 6.00, 6.01 (A-F) • Moves rules MR 2.04-MR 8.04 (pages 63-68) to the Club Rules or Member Rules section* • Moves rules ER 1.00 – 10.02 (pages 34 – 37) to the Members Rules section* • Moves rules SR 1.02 – SR 5.02, SR 7.00 – 9.02 (pages 73 – 78) to the Member Rules section* • Deletes Rules 10.00-11 (Member Recognition Subcommittee as a separate subcommittee) • Deletes Rules PACR 1.00, PACR 2.00 – 2.04 (Parents Committee as a permanent committee) • Deletes Rules 1.00 – 1.01 (Sanctions & Eligibility Committee as a permanent committee)

MR 1.00 Authority MR 1.01 The Membership Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws MR 2.00 Organization: MR 2.01 The Membership Committee will consist of the chair, three sectional vice chairs (one from each section), a national vice chair for sanctions and eligibility, and other such members as are necessary to carry out the work of the committee, and

29 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action the following subcommittees: A. Learn to Skate USA, and B. Parents MR 2.02 Each subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair and such other members as are necessary to carry out the work of the committee. MR 3.00 Responsibility MR 3.01 The Membership Committee is responsible for: A. The maintenance and administration of rules governing members and clubs, including applications for membership; 1. Oversee the eligibility status of members 2. Oversee sanctions for skaters in ice shows, exhibitions and for club performances B. The investigation, approval or disapproval of membership applications for collegiate clubs, school affiliated clubs, supportive and synchronized skating/Theatre On Ice team memberships; C. The recommendation to the Governing Council of applicants for provisional and full club membership; D. The placing of clubs in inactive status; E. The approval of club name changes or change of principal skating headquarters; F. The development of programs for membership growth; G. Assisting clubs in maintaining good relations with ice facilities. H. The development and maintenance of programs for the recognition of members and clubs. I. The development and implementation of programs to support, guide and educate parents of athletes. MR 3.02 The sectional vice chairs will be responsible for administering the investigation and recommendation of all applicants from their respective sections for club membership.

Programs & New Program Development

Replaces rules CPC 2.00, 2.01 (A & B), TSCR 2.00, 2.01 (A-J), 3.01 (A-D), SGCR 2.00, 2.01 (A-G), SOC 2.00, 2.01 (A-C) and PDCR 1.00, 1.01, 2.00, 2.01 (A-C)* Deletes rules CPC 1.01, TSCR 1.01, SOC 1.01 and SGCR 1.01*

*The replacement and deletion of the above rules expands the scope of the Program Development Committee, by changing it to “Programs & New Program Development.” It removes the Collegiate Program, Special Olympics / Therapeutic Skating, State Games, and Theatrical Skating committees as permanent committees, but retains their responsibilities by replacing them with subcommittee in this expanded committee.

Further, the term “Adaptive Skating,” replaces Special Olympics / Therapeutic Skating to be more inclusive. High School Programs and Solo Dance are additional programs not currently found in the rules.

PDCR 1.00 Authority PDCR 1.01 The Programs & New Program Development Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws PDCR 2.00 Organization PDCR 2.01 The Programs & New Program Development Committee will consist of a chair and the following subcommittees: A. Adaptive Skating, B. Collegiate Skating, C. High School Programs, D. Program Innovation, E. Showcase, F. Solo Dance, G. State Games, and H. Theatre On Ice PDCR 2.02 Each subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair and other such members as are necessary to carry out the work of the subcommittee. PDCR 3.00 Responsibility PDCR 3.01 The Programs & New Program Development Committee will: A. Create objectives and programs to foster the growth, development and long-term success of each of the skating programs listed in PDCR 2.01 A-H. B. Oversee and maintain technical, conduct and competition rules as they relate to each of the skating programs listed in PDCR 2.01 A-H, not otherwise delegated to the Competitions Committee.

30 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action C. Develop ideas, concepts and implementation plans for new programs that meet the needs of members and goals of U.S. Figure Skating. D. Work with outside organizations as appropriate.

CONFORMING RULE CHANGES AFFECTING THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP (Effective May 2019)

ISU Representative

Replaces rule ISUR 1.00 with the rules below:

ISUR 1.00 The ISU representative is a member appointed by the president. The president may not serve as the ISU representative while concurrently serving as the president of U.S. Figure Skating. A. The ISU representative will serve as the coordinator of the committees under Group 5 / the International Group as specified in Article XVI, Section 2. B. The ISU representative will act as a member of the U.S. Figure Skating delegation to the ISU Congress and will attend meetings of the Grand Prix Organizers and any other international meetings or functions and events as determined appropriate by the president. C. The ISU representative must be a current or former ISU official or ISU office holder with knowledge of the ISU Constitution, General and Special Regulations and Technical Rules, and expertise in international relations as they relate to U.S. Figure Skating, the ISU and its member federations. D. The ISU representative will make strategic recommendations to the Athlete Services Group coordinator.

International Committee

Replaces rules ICR 1.00, 1.01, ICR 2.01, 2.02(A – J), 2.03 (A – E), 2.04, 3.00, 3.01 (A – C), 3.02 (A – E), 3.03 (A, B), ICR 3.04, 3.05 (A, B), 3.06 (A-C), 3.07, 5.00, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04 (A, B), 5.05, 5.06, 5.07 (A,B), 5.08, 5.09 (A-D), 5.10

The replacement of the rules above will result in the replacement of “discipline groups” with subcommittees; the replacement of the Synchronized Management Subcommittee with a subcommittee and the addition of the International Coaches Subcommittee. In addition, the responsibilities of the Synchronized Management Subcommittee were replaced with synchronized skating being added to international committee rules.

ICR 1.00 Authority ICR 1.01 The International Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws ICR 2.00 Organization ICR 2.01 The International Committee (IC) will consist of six subcommittees: A. International Management Subcommittee B. Ice Dance Subcommittee C. Pairs Subcommittee D. Singles Subcommittee E. Synchronized Skating Subcommittee F. International Coaches Subcommittee ICR 2.02 The International Committee Management Subcommittee (ICMS) will consist of: A. The chair of the IC; B. The immediate past chair of the IC; 1. In the event the IC immediate past chair is unavailable to serve on the ICMS, the ICMS may fill that vacancy with another member of the IC. C. The Athlete Services Group Coordinator; D. The chair of the Athlete Advisory Committee; E. The ISU Representative; F. The vice chair of the International Coaches Subcommittee ICR 2.03 Each Subcommittee representing a discipline (ice dance, pairs, singles and synchronized skating) will have the following members (12): A. The chair of the IC; B. The immediate past chair of the IC; C. One discipline-specific vice chair; D. Two discipline-specific athlete representatives, at least one of whom has competed in an ISU Championship.

31 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 1. Athlete representatives must not compete in any qualifying or international competitions in the season in which they serve on the IC and must not have competed in any qualifying or international competitions in the season immediately prior to serving on the IC. E. One discipline-specific ISU official F. Three discipline-specific sectional representatives (one from each section) G. The Athlete Services Group Coordinator H. The chair of the Athlete Advisory Committee I. The ISU representative ICR 2.04 The International Coaches Subcommittee will consist of a vice chair, in addition to one to three coaches per discipline (ice dance, pairs, singles, synchronized skating) who have had past or current experience coaching at an international competition. ICR 3.00 Responsibility ICR 3.01 International Committee A. The mission of the International Committee (IC) is to select the U.S. Figure Skating Team and U.S. Synchronized Skating Team that wins the maximum number of international medals and berths possible by strategically providing experience and exposure to qualified members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team and U.S. Synchronized Skating Team, and by identifying and supporting the best qualified future prospects to develop and achieve the ultimate goal of Olympic and World podium results. B. To accomplish this mission, the IC exercises responsibilities described below, with other responsibilities delegated to the International Committee Management Subcommittee (ICMS), as described in ICR 3.02. C. The responsibilities of the IC are: 1. To approve criteria proposed and used to select international competitions in singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating. 2. To recommend international competitions, based on the approved criteria. 3. To approve criteria proposed and used to select and enter member athletes in all international competitions, ISU championships, and the Olympic Winter Games. 4. To select (i) athletes and teams to compete in all international competitions and ISU championships and (ii) athletes for nomination to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for entry to compete in the Olympic Winter Games. a. In person meetings and/or conference calls will be conducted for each discipline to determine the selections. b. The IC chair and/or the appropriate discipline-specific vice chair will be responsible for outlining and providing to the respective subcommittees an explanation of the slate of athletes/teams selected for nomination for each discipline and competition, if needed. 5. To issue sanctions for member athletes to participate in skating activities in foreign countries (excluding Canada). 6. Any related or other responsibilities identified in ICR 3.03-3.06. Note: Actions of the IC are taken by action of each subcommittee. A two-thirds majority of the members of a subcommittee will constitute a quorum in order for a subcommittee to take action. Action by a subcommittee will be determined by a two- thirds majority approval of the members actually voting. In cases of an emergency (decisions with less than 24-hour notice) where immediate action is required, a simple majority of a Subcommittee will constitute a quorum to take action, and action will be determined by a simple majority approval of the members actually voting. ICR 3.02 International Committee Management Subcommittee The responsibilities of the International Committee Management Subcommittee (ICMS) are: A. To provide final approval on selection procedures, competition readiness requirements and which international competitions will be attended by the U.S. Figure Skating Team and U.S. Synchronized Skating Team (sometimes referred to as Team USA). B. To approve the criteria for receiving Elite Athlete Health Insurance with final approval given by the appropriate headquarters staff. C. To govern the athletes selected and entered per ICR 3.01 (C)(4) and to withhold or withdraw selection of an athlete or team from any assignment: 1. For failure to abide by the applicable rules, policies and procedures of U.S. Figure Skating and, if applicable, the USOC; 2. For conduct in violation of GR 1.01, GR 1.02 or GR 1.03, or for any false statements or misrepresentations on documentation, contracts and/or agreements; and/or 3. For acting in a manner not deemed appropriate for a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Team or U.S. Synchronized Skating Team. D. To provide final approval for the disbursement of the funds from the U.S. Figure Skating Athlete Support Program (ASUPP). E. Any related or other responsibilities identified in ICR 3.03-3.06.

32 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Note: A two-thirds majority of the members of the ICMS will constitute a quorum in order for the ICMS to take action. Action by the ICMS will be determined by a two-thirds majority approval of the members actually voting. ICR 3.03 International Coaches Subcommittee The responsibilities of the International Coaches Subcommittee (ICS) are: A. To provide input to the International Committee to develop strategies for success in international competitions. B. To serve as a resource for each of the discipline subcommittees, in carrying out their duties as defined by ICR 3.01C. 1. This may include members voting on specific matters relating to duties defined by ICR 3.01C. 2. In the case where an official vote is required, and there is more than one coach member in that discipline, the vice chair of the International Coaches Subcommittee will select the member to represent the International Coaches Subcommittee. C. Recognize coaching accomplishments in partnership with the PSA through annual awards and other methods, with regards to coaches at the senior and international levels. ICR 3.04 Selection of Competitions The IC will select annually the international competitions for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating, in which U.S. Figure Skating will participate. Such competitions will be announced either through SKATING magazine or on usfigureskating.org. A. During the course of the international competition season, the ICMS may add international competitions not previously selected, subject to the availability of financing. B. The ICMS may withdraw the U.S. Team from a previously selected international competition for reasonable cause at any time during the course of the international competition season. ICR 3.05 United States Figure Skating Team and Synchronized Skating Team The U.S. Figure Skating Team and Synchronized Skating Team, respectively, consists of the singles, pairs and ice dance athletes, and synchronized skating athletes, team leaders, coaches, medical staff and judges selected by Figure Skating to participate in all international competitions, ISU championships and the Olympic Winter Games for the international competition season of July 1-June 30. ICR 3.06 Team Envelope and International Selection Pool A. The Team Envelope, which is a funding model, consists of athletes for each of the singles, pairs and ice dance disciplines who are identified as having competitive potential to win medals in international, World and Olympic competition. The IC will approve the criteria annually to name athletes to the team envelope. The criteria to be used will be published before each international competition season. The ICMS will name the athletes to the team envelope for the appropriate discipline based on the criteria approved by the IC. Athletes must be re-nominated to the team envelope annually. B. The Synchronized Skating Team Envelope consists of teams identified as having demonstrated competitive potential to win medals in international and world competition during the prior season. Teams must be re-nominated to the team envelope annually. The IC, and the IC Synchronized Skating Discipline Group will approve the criteria to name teams to the team envelope and must publish the criteria before the international competition season. C. The International Selection Pool (ISP) consists of athletes for each of the singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating disciplines who are identified by each Discipline Group of the IC as being considered for international assignment. ICR 3.07 Selection of Athletes and Teams For each international competition season, the ICMS will present the selection procedures for the ISU Championships to the U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors for approval. In addition, and at the appropriate time, the ICMS will also present the selection procedures for the Olympic Winter Games to the U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors for approval. Selection procedures for the Olympic Winter Games will be prepared per the requirements of the USOC. The complete approved selection procedures will be posted on usfsaonline.org. Each Discipline Group of the IC will select the athletes and teams for the appropriate discipline to all international competitions and ISU Championships, and will nominate the athletes to the Olympic Winter Games based on the approved selection procedures. A. To compete internationally on behalf of U.S. Figure Skating, a skater must be a member in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating and must meet the current requirements of the ISU and/or International Olympic Committee for participation in international competitions. B. The number of athletes selected will not exceed the number of entries permitted by ISU regulations, but may be fewer. C. Compliance Rules: Permission to compete in any competition selected per ICR 3.03 is a privilege predicated upon the athlete signing the appropriate U.S. Figure Skating, U.S. Olympic Committee, and/or ISU contracts or agreements and thereby agreeing to abide by the official rules of U.S. Figure Skating and the USOC, if appropriate, and any other such rules, regulations, obligations and codes of conduct contained in the contracts or agreements. 1. Selection to compete in all international competitions, ISU Championships and the Olympic Winter Games will not be official, and athletes may not participate, until each has executed the documentation, contracts and agreements required by U.S. Figure Skating and, if applicable, the USOC.

33 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action ICR 3.08 Arrangements and Logistics All arrangements and logistics (travel, housing, team apparel, etc.) for each competition for the U.S. Figure Skating Team and U.S. Synchronized Skating Team will be made by the designated headquarters staff liaison, in cooperation with the IC chair, or appropriate discipline committee vice chair.

International Selections Committee

Replace rules SCR 2.02 (A), SCR 3.03 and SCR 3.04 (page 79, Rulebook) with the rules below:

ISCR 1.00 Authority ISCR 1.01 The International Selections Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ISCR 2.00 Organization ISCR 2.01 The International Selections Committee will consist of a chair, U.S. Figure Skating’s ISU Representative, and two subcommittees. The two subcommittees will be overseen by the chair of International Selections and the ISU Representative. A. Judges, and B. Team Leaders. ISCR 2.02 Each subcommittee will consist of a national vice chair (who must be a current or former ISU official), the International Committee chair or their designee, one additional current or former ISU official, and two athlete members who have competed internationally. ISCR 2.04 The immediate past chair of the International Selections Committee or their designated representative will be an ex-officio member of the committee. ISCR 2.05 Athlete members of the International Selections Committee may not compete in the current international competition season or have competed during the immediate prior international competition season. ISCR 3.00 Responsibility ISCR 3.01 The International Selections Committee will: A. Select the judges and team leaders for all international competitions and ISU Championships as requested by the International Committee in accordance with the regulations of the ISU and the bylaws and rules of U.S. Figure Skating. B. Select judges for the Olympic Winter Games in accordance with the regulations of the ISU, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), and the bylaws and rules of U.S. Figure Skating. C. Select team managers for nomination to the Board of Directors and the USOC for entry into the Olympic Winter Games. D. Create procedures and criteria for identification of, and identify new team leaders as needed in conjunction with the International Officials Committee and Athletes Advisory Committee.

International Officials Committee

Replace rule IJOCR 1.00-3.05 (pages 47-48, Rulebook) with the rules below, with the following exception: - Rule IJOCR 3.03 (A) will be move to General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules. - Rule IJOCR 3.05 (A) will be moved to General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules

• Move rules IJOCR 4.00-IJOCR 5.01 to General Rules, in a new section for Officials Rules.

IOCR 1.00 Authority IOCR 1.01 The International Officials Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. IOCR 2.00 Organization IOCR 2.01 The International Officials Committee will consist of a chair, U.S. Figure Skating’s ISU Representative, a member of the Board of Directors, a member of the Domestic Officials Committee, three ISU officials, one of each representing singles and pairs, dance and synchronized skating, and two athlete members. Athlete members may not compete in the current international competition season. IOCR 2.04 The immediate past chair of the International Officials Committee or their designated representative will be an ex-officio member. IOCR 3.00 Responsibility IOCR 3.01 The International Officials Committee will: A. Maintain procedures and policies for how officials will be selected for nomination to the Board of Directors and the ISU for international appointments and ISU promotions; B. Determine and maintain the appropriate number of officials to staff international competitions while allowing enough activity for each official to be strategically effective;

34 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action C. Nominate officials to the Board of Directors for international judge, referee and technical panel appointments as appropriate; D. Nominate officials to the Board of Directors to take the examination for ISU judge, referee and technical panel promotions as appropriate; E. Ensure officials meet ISU requirements to maintain appointments; F. Review annually the performance of all U.S. Figure Skating international officials, address concerns as needed and present recommendations to the Board of Directors for removal of officials if necessary.

FROM THE ATHLETE SERVICES GROUP

101. APPROVED – Synchronized Management Subcommittee Amend rule ICR 5.02: Organization of the Synchronized Management Subcommittee (page 46, Rulebook) to allow the Athlete Services Group coordinator to be a voting member.

ICR 5.02 The Synchronized Management Subcommittee consists of the International Committee chair, the International Com- mittee immediate past chair, the Athlete Services Group Coordinator, the Synchronized Skating Committee chair, one international synchronized skating coach, three synchronized skating athletes who are not actively competing and five at-large members. In addition, the Synchronized Management Subcommittee immediate past chair and the Synchronized Skating Committee immediate past chair are ex-officio members of this subcommittee. The International Committee chair will appoint the SMS chair from among the members of this subcommittee.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP

201. APPROVED – Membership Committee Amend rules TR 36.03(A), TR 43.02 and TR 51.04 (pages 282, 288 and 292, Rulebook) to require anyone partnering a pairs test, pattern dance test or free dance test during a sanctioned U.S. Figure Skating test session to be a registered member in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

202. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Membership Committee Amend rules MR 2.04 and MR 8.07 (pages 63 and 68, Rulebook) as follows:

MR 2.04 Definitions: E. A “suspended member club” is a club that has forfeited all of its rights and privileges as a club due to disciplinary action taken against it by the Membership Committee and/or the Board of Directors for violations of U.S. Figure Skating bylaws and/or official rules. F. A “suspended member” is a member of U.S. Figure Skating whose rights and privileges as a member have been temporarily restricted due to disciplinary action taken against the member by U.S. Figure Skating for violation of U.S. Figure Skating bylaws and/or official rules. The suspended member will be restricted from all U.S. Figure Skating activities including, but not limited to, testing, competing, coaching, partnering tests, officiating at U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned events or serving as an officer, director or committee member for U.S. Figure Skating or one of its member clubs, collegiate clubs or school-affiliated clubs until such time as the member is removed from the suspended member list. FG. The “officers” of a club shall will be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

MR 8.07 Member clubs must submit to U.S. Figure Skating headquarters any time during the current registration year, a list of those their home club members or U.S. Figure Skating individual members not in good standing with said club. U.S. Figure Skating may also flag a member as not in good standing for outstanding financial obligation, i.e. qualifying competition entry fees. Such members will be flagged in the U.S. Figure Skating database and will be restricted from all U.S. Figure Skating activities including, but not limited to, testing, competing, coaching, partnering tests, officiating at U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned events or serving as an officer, director or committee member for U.S. Figure Skating or one of its member clubs, collegiate clubs or school-affiliated clubs until such financial matter has been resolved. Outstanding financial obligation is the only valid reason for submitting a member on this list.

Implementation date: Urgent

35 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 203. APPROVED – Membership Committee Amend rule MR 8.06 (page 68, Rulebook) as follows:

MR 8.06 Persons desiring to change the designation of their home club to another member club or to individual member status during the current U.S. Figure Skating membership year must first secure a signature from be released by one of the club officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) of their previous club, indicating that the departing member has satis- fied all financial obligations to that club. It is the responsibility of the departing member and the home club to settle any such financial obligations. For a change of club status to occur, the signature must be included on the Change of Home Club form submitted to U.S. Figure Skating headquarters. The member club so designated must remain the home club for such person for the balance of the current skating year or will change relative to MR 8.05 and rule 2211 (C). A. If said signature is not included or is invalid, written notice will be sent from U.S. Figure Skating headquarters to the previous club. For a change of status from club to club to occur, the new club will request the change via the Members Only site, and the previous club will release the member via the Members Only site. If the member has met all financial obligations, tThe previous club must respond release the skater within 30 days or be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension. B. For a change of status from club to individual member to occur, the members must submit a letter of release from the previous club along with their individual membership application. If the member has met all financial obligations, the previous club must supply the letter of release within 30 days of receiving the request or be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension. C. A signature can only be withheld for outstanding financial obligations. If the member has not met all financial obligations to the previous club, the release may be withheld, but the previous club must notify the member, and the new club that the release is being withheld, and the reason for such decision, within 30 days.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL GROUP

301. APPROVED – Sanctions & Eligibility Committee Amend rule SR 2.03 (page 74, Rulebook) and add rule SR 3.05 (G) (pages 75-76, Rulebook) as follows:

SR 2.03 Learn to Skate USA Registered Programs A Learn to Skate USA program is a program that has been registered with U.S. Figure Skating and remains in good standing. See rule MR 9.11 (B) for information regarding participation in ice shows or exhibitions as well as rule MR 9.11 and rule 3110 for more information regarding Compete USA competition sanctions.

SR 3.05 Ice shows, exhibitions, appearances or entertainment by eligible skaters that do not require a sanction include the following situations: G. Ice shows, exhibitions, appearances or skating entertainment endorsed by Learn to Skate USA in accordance with rule MR 9.11 (B).

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

302. APPROVED AS AMENDED – SafeSport Committee Add new rules ECR 4.00-4.13 (page 38, rulebook) as follows:

ECR 4.00 SafeSport Complaints ECR 4.01 Complaints must be made in writing and directed to the SafeSport Committee. ECR 4.02 The chair of the SafeSport Committee and/or their designee will review all SafeSport Complaints, except for matters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Center for SafeSport in accordance with Article XXV, Section 4, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws, and determine if a Letter of Concern is appropriate or if the Complaint should be referred to the Judges Committee, Technical Panel Committee, Ethics Committee, Competitions Committee and/or other appropriate committee. ECR 4.03 In the event the Complaint is not forwarded to the chair of a committee specified in rule ECR 4.02, the chair of SafeSport may prepare a Letter of Concern arising out of a violation of the SafeSport Policy. A Letter of Concern will identify the infraction and reference the policy or rule at issue. Such a letter and any response will be placed in the permanent file of the member and will not be subject to public review.

36 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action ECR 4.04 To the extent that the Complaint involves an alleged ethical violation, the chair of the SafeSport Committee will refer the Complaint to the chair of the Ethics Committee for review and determination as to whether a disciplinary proceeding should be initiated, per Article XXV, Section 3 (B), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ECR 4.05 In the event the chair of the Ethics Committee or their designee determines that a SafeSport Complaint raises an allegation of violation of the SafeSport Policy, the chair of the Ethics Committee or their designee will impanel a Subcommittee consisting of the chair of the SafeSport Committee or their designee as the Subcommittee chair in addition to two members selected from the Ethics, SafeSport and/or Grievance Committees, one of whom will be an Athlete Member. ECR 4.06 The impaneled Subcommittee will review the Complaint and investigate the allegations within thirty (30) days of receipt of the SafeSport Complaint. ECR 4.07 Upon receipt of a SafeSport Complaint to be investigated, a copy of the Complaint, or a synopsis of the Complaint, will be forwarded to the last known email address of the Respondent. The Respondent will have fourteen (14) days from the date the Complaint was emailed to the Respondent to Answer the Complaint. Any witness to the event will be identified by name and email address. ECR 4.08 The Subcommittee, upon review of the Complaint and Answer, together with any other information gathered by the Subcommittee, will do one of the following: A. Dismiss the SafeSport Complaint. B. Determine if any corrective action is necessary. C. Prepare a Private Letter of Admonition which, together with the Complaint and Answer, will be placed in the permanent file of the Respondent. A Private Letter of Admonition will be forwarded only to the Respondent. Notification that a Private Letter of Admonition was sent, will be sent to the Respondent and the Complainant. D. Prepare a Public Letter of Admonition which, together with the Complaint and Answer, will be placed in the permanent file of the Respondent. The Public Letter of Admonition will be sent to the Respondent, the Complainant, the SafeSport chair(s) of the club(s) of which the Respondent is a member and/or where the incident occurred, and any other person or entity identified by the Subcommittee. ECR 4.09 Private Letters of Admonition are not subject to dissemination; however, the date of a Private Letter of Admonition may be provided to a member requesting such information. Public Letters of Admonition are available to members who request a copy through headquarters. ECR 4.10 Letters of Admonition must be in writing and furnished to the Administrative/Legal Group Coordinator and U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters in addition to the parties specified in rule ECR 4.08. In the event the Respondent is a designated coach, the Letter of Admonition, Public or Private, will also be provided to the Professional Skaters’ Association. ECR 4.11 The Respondent may appeal the Disposition of the Subcommittee within ten (10) days of the date of the Determination, by filing a Grievance using the procedures set forth in Article XXV, Section 3 (A), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws and rule GCR 3.00. The Grievance Committee Rules (GCR 3.00 through GCR 9.00) will apply to an appeal of the Subcommittee’s Disposition. No filing fee will be charged. ECR 4.12 In the event corrective action is necessary, the Subcommittee will determine and provide to the Respondent the nature of the corrective action to address the Complaint and the date by which the corrective action must be completed. A. Failure to complete the corrective action by the date specified is a violation of the Code of Conduct. In the event of a failure to complete the corrective action by the date specified, the chair of the Ethics Committee will refer the matter to the chair of the Grievance Committee for review and determination as to whether disciplinary proceedings will be initiated, per Article XXV, Section 3 (A) and (B), of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws. ECR 4.13 Confidentiality concerning the subject matter of a SafeSport Complaint and the parties involved must be maintained by all parties and participants until the process is finalized.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

37 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action FROM THE TECHNICAL GROUP

401. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule FTR 2.02 (A) (page 6, Compulsory Figures Rules) (see http://www.usfigureskating.org/story?id=84114) as follows:

FTR 2.02 The adult figure tests are divided into three classes to be taken in the following order: bronze, silver and gold. A. To qualify for any adult figure test, the candidate must be twenty-five (25) twenty-one (21) years of age or older and must have passed the preceding adult figure test.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

402. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules TR 19.03, TR 40.00, TR 50.02 and TR 60.01 (pages 266, 287, 292 and 298, Rulebook) and update the test names throughout the Rulebook as follows:

TR 19.03 Intermediate, novice, junior and senior standard moves in the field tests may be taken as a standard, adult 25+ or masters adult 50+ candidate. Adult bronze, silver and gold moves in the field tests may be taken as an adult or masters adult 50+ candidate. A. Ages for skaters taking standard or adult moves in the field tests as adult, adult 25+ or adult 50+ masters candidates, see chart below: MIF Test Taken as Age Standard Adult 25+ Candidate 25-49 and over Standard Masters Adult 50+ Candidate 50 and over Adult Adult Candidate 21 and over Adult Masters Adult 50+ Candidate 50 and over B. A candidate who meets the age requirements in TR 19.03 (A) who would like to take a standard moves in the field test as an adult 25+ or masters adult 50+ candidate or an adult test as a masters an adult 50+ candidate must specify this when registering to take the test. If the candidate does not so specify, it will be assumed that the candidate is taking the test as a standard candidate (for standard tests) or an adult candidate (for adult tests), regardless of the candidate’s age.

TR 40.00 Classification of Pattern Dance Tests TR 40.01 The standard, adult and masters adult 50+ categories of partnered pattern dance tests are divided into eight classes to be taken in the following order, except as otherwise provided in rule TR 41.03: 1. Standard preliminary (no separate category for adult or masters adult 50+) 2. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-bronze 3. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ bronze 4. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-silver 5. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ silver 6. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-gold After passing the pre-gold pattern dance test, dancers may take the following pattern dance tests in any order: 7. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ gold 8. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ international Note: The international dance test is not a requirement for any competitive level. TR 40.02 To qualify for any adult partnered pattern dance test, the candidate must be 21 years of age or older and must have passed the preceding adult or standard partnered pattern dance test. The passing of a lower level adult partnered pattern dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level standard partnered pattern dance test. TR 40.03 To qualify for any masters adult 50+ partnered pattern dance test, the candidate must be 50 years of age or older and must have passed the preceding masters adult 50+, adult or standard partnered pattern dance test. The passing of a lower level masters adult 50+ partnered pattern dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level adult or standard partnered pattern dance test. TR 40.04 The standard, adult and masters adult 50+ categories of solo pattern dance track tests are divided into eight classes to be taken in the following order, except as otherwise provided in rule TR 41.03: 1. Standard preliminary (no separate category for adult or masters adult 50+) 2. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-bronze 3. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ bronze 4. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-silver

38 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 5. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ silver 6. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ pre-gold After passing the pre-gold pattern dance test, dancers may take the following pattern dance tests in any order: 7. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ gold 8. Standard, adult or masters adult 50+ international TR 40.05 Solo dance track tests (standard, adult and masters adult 50+) are a separate series of tests and are not related to dance tests skated with a partner. Therefore, the passing of a lower level solo dance track test (standard, adult or masters adult 50+) does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level standard, adult or masters adult 50+ partnered pattern dance test. These tests do not meet the requirements for the partnered dance competition levels of senior down through pre-juvenile per rules 6200-6252 and partnered adult dance events per rules 6500-6601. However, these tests do meet the requirements for solo dance events at nonqualifying competitions and adult solo dance events per rules 6620-6741. A. To qualify for any adult solo dance track test, the candidate must be 21 years of age or older B. To qualify for any masters adult 50+ solo dance track test, the candidate must be 50 years of age or older.

TR 50.02 The adult and masters adult 50+ partnered free dance tests are divided into four classes each: Partnered free dance test Prerequisite Adult pre-bronze free dance Complete preliminary partnered pattern dance test Adult bronze free dance Adult pre-bronze free dance test plus one bronze partnered pattern dance (standard or adult) Adult silver free dance One pre-silver partnered pattern dance (standard or adult) Adult gold free dance One pre-gold partnered pattern dance (standard or adult) Masters Adult 50+ pre-bronze free dance Complete preliminary partnered pattern dance test Masters Adult 50+ bronze free dance Masters Adult 50+ or adult pre-bronze free dance test plus one bronze partnered pattern dance (standard, adult or masters adult 50+) Masters Adult 50+ silver free dance One pre-silver partnered pattern dance (standard, adult or masters adult 50+) Masters Adult 50+ gold free dance One pre-gold partnered pattern dance (standard, adult or masters adult 50+) A. Any adult or masters adult 50+ partnered free dance test may be taken only after the candidate has completed the corresponding level standard, adult or masters adult 50+ required prerequisites as shown above. No free dance test is a prerequisite to any pattern dance test. B. To qualify for any adult partnered free dance test, the candidate must be 21 years of age or older and must have passed the relevant prerequisites as shown above. The passing of a lower level adult partnered free dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level standard partnered free dance test. To qualify for any masters adult 50+ partnered free dance test, the candidate must be 50 years of age or older and must have passed the relevant prerequisites as shown above. The passing of a lower level masters adult 50+ partnered free dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level adult partnered free dance test or standard partnered free dance test.

TR 60.01 The standard solo free dance tests are divided into five classes: Solo free dance test Prerequisite Juvenile solo free dance Complete preliminary pattern dance test (partnered or solo) or juvenile MIF test or adult (standard, adult or masters gold MIF test (adult or masters adult 50+) or adult pre-bronze free dance test (adult or adult 50+) masters adult 50+) Intermediate solo free dance Complete bronze pattern dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult (standard, adult or masters 50+) or intermediate MIF test (standard, adult 25+ or masters adult 50+) or juvenile free adult 50+) dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult 50+) or adult bronze free dance test (adult or masters adult 50+) Novice solo free dance Complete pre-silver pattern dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult (standard, adult or masters 50+) or novice MIF test (standard, adult 25+ or masters adult 50+) or intermediate free adult 50+) dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult 50+) or adult silver free dance test (adult or masters adult 50+) Junior solo free dance Complete silver pattern dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult (standard, adult or masters 50+) or junior MIF test (standard, adult 25+ or masters adult 50+) or novice free dance adult 50+) test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult 50+) or adult gold free dance test (adult or masters adult 50+) Senior solo free dance Complete gold pattern dance test (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult 50+) (standard, adult or masters or senior MIF test (standard, adult 25+ or masters adult 50+) or junior free dance test adult 50+) (partnered or solo; standard, adult or masters adult 50+)

39 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action A. Any standard, adult or masters adult 50+ solo free dance test may be taken only after the candidate has completed the corresponding level standard, adult or masters adult 50+ required prerequisites as shown above. No solo free dance test is a prerequisite to any pattern dance test. A solo free dance test may not serve as a prerequisite for any partnered free dance test. B. Solo free dance tests may not serve as a test requirement for any partnered competition events. C. To qualify for any adult solo free dance test, the candidate must be 21 years of age or older and must have passed the preceding adult or standard prerequisite test listed above. The passing of a lower level adult solo free dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level standard solo free dance test. To qualify for any masters adult 50+ solo free dance test, the candidate must be 50 years of age or older and must have passed the preceding masters adult 50+, adult or standard prerequisite test listed above. The passing of a lower level masters adult 50+ solo free dance test does not qualify the candidate to take the next higher level adult or standard solo free dance test.

Implementation date: Sept. 2, 2018

403. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules 1041 (A)(2) and (3) and 1041 (B)(1) and (2) (page 98, Rulebook) as follows:

1041 The International Judging System (IJS) and 6.0 majority system will be used as follows: A. The IJS will be used: 2. At all adult sectional championships for all championship singles events and the masters, and adult gold and adult silver levels of nonqualifying singles events; a. The mini system is not required. 3. At the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships for all championship events and the following nonqualifying events: the masters, and adult gold, adult silver and centennial levels of singles and pairs, and the masters, adult gold and adult pre-gold levels of partnered ice dance (including masters open dance). B. The 6.0 system will be used: 1. At all adult sectional championships for the adult silver bronze and below nonqualifying singles events and for all pairs, ice dance, dramatic entertainment and light entertainment events (see rule 4700 (A)); 2. At the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships for the adult silver bronze and below nonqualifying singles, and pairs events, and for the adult silver and below partnered ice dance events, for all solo dance events and for all dramatic entertainment and light entertainment events (see rule 4700 (A));

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

404. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules 4540, 4570 and 4580 (pages 166-168, Rulebook) as follows:

4540 Championship Masters Intermediate-Novice Singles and Masters Intermediate-Novice Singles Test qualifications, as of the closing date for entries, skaters must have passed at least one of the following: A. The standard intermediate free skate test and: 1. On or after Oct. 1, 1977, and prior to Oct. 1, 1991, no higher than the standard junior free skate test; 2. On or after Oct. 1, 1991, no higher than the standard novice free skate test; B. Prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 3rd figure test; C. On or after Oct. 1, 1977, and prior to Oct. 1, 1979, the 8th figure test. If a skater has previously qualified to compete at the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships in Championship Masters Junior-Senior, said skater cannot compete in Championship Masters Intermediate-Novice.

4570 Championship Adult Gold and Adult Gold Singles Test Qualifications as of the closing date for entries: A. Skaters must have passed at least one of the following: 1. The adult gold free skate test 2. The standard juvenile free skate test and: a. Prior to Oct. 1, 1991, no higher than the standard intermediate free skate test; b. On or after Oct. 1, 1991, no higher than the standard juvenile free skate test; 3. Prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 3rd figure test and no higher than the 5th figure test B. Skaters may have passed: 1. Any figure tests or moves-in-the-field tests on or after Oct. 1, 1977, and prior to Oct. 1, 1979, except for the 8th figure test;

40 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 2. Any figure tests or moves-in-the-field tests on or after Oct. 1, 1979. If a skater has previously qualified to compete at the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships in Championship Masters Intermediate-Novice, said skater cannot compete in Championship Adult Gold.

4580 Championship Adult Silver and Adult Silver Singles Test Qualifications as of the closing date for entries: A. Skaters must have passed at least one of the following: 1. The adult silver free skate test and no higher adult free skate tests. 2. Before Oct. 1, 1994, the standard juvenile free skate test and no higher standard free skate tests. 3. On or after Oct. 1, 1994, the standard pre-juvenile free skate test and no higher free skate tests; 4. Prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 3rd figure test and no higher figure tests. B. Skaters may have passed: 1. Any figure tests or moves-in-the-field test on or after Oct. 1, 1977, and prior to Oct. 1, 1979, except for the 8th figure test; 2. Any figure tests or moves-in-the-field tests on or after Oct. 1, 1979 If a skater has previously qualified to compete at the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships in Championship Adult Gold, said skater cannot compete in Championship Adult Silver.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

405. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules TR 32.09 and 4580-4600 (pages 278 and 168-170, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 32.09 Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Test Expectations for this test reflect a passing average that aligns with the pre-preliminary free skate test. The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The following technical elements are to be skated individually, without music. See rule 4600 for element requirements and program duration. (The following element requirements can also be seen in rule 4600. Effective starting Nov. 1, 2017.) The skater must successfully complete the following required elements, either as isolated elements or in a program (with or without music). Jumps: Two different jumps, either one-half or one full revolution Spins: 1. One one-foot upright spin (minimum three revolutions in position) 2. One two-foot upright spin (minimum three revolutions in position) Steps: 1. Forward and backward crossovers (either direction) 2. Lunge or spiral

41 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 4600 Adult Pre-Bronze Singles ADULT PRE-BRONZE WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 1:40 maximum time Competition: Must contain the following elements in any Test: The following elements are required. Must follow order. competition requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements below. Note: The skater may choose to complete the elements

PROGRAM in a program (with or without music), or as isolated elements. Maximum of four jump elements • Two different half or allowable single jumps*, either • Up to two jump elements may be jump combinations or one-half or one full revolution jump sequences • One jump combination/sequence may contain three *Required jumps may be performed as solo jumps, or as jumps, and the other may contain only two jumps part of the permitted jump combinations and sequences • Each jump may be repeated only once and only in

JUMPS combination or sequence • Only single and half-revolution jumps are permitted • No single Lutz, single Axel or double jumps are permitted A maximum of two spins of a different character Two spins: • Spins with a flying entry are not permitted Same as competition program requirements • Spins must have a minimum of three revolutions • One one-foot upright spin (minimum three revolutions • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they in position) intend to execute within the spin types allowed • One two-foot upright spin (minimum three revolutions in position) Note: • A two-foot spin is of a different character than a one- foot spin and would meet the requirements for one of SPINS the spins on this test. • For this test only, a backward upright one-foot spin is considered of a different character than a forward upright one-foot spin, so both may be performed. • For this test, if a skater performs a sit spin or a camel spin, the spin must be in a recognizable position but does NOT need to achieve a basic position as defined in rule 4103 (A). Connecting steps throughout the program are required. Same as competition program requirements • Forward and backward crossovers (either direction) • Lunge or spiral STEPS

Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see general criteria and basic requirements in order to be rule section 4100). counted (see rule section 4100). • If performed as a program, extra elements may be added without penalty.

REMARKS • Two different elements may be retried, if necessary

42 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 4590 Adult Bronze Singles ADULT BRONZE WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 1:50 maximum time Competition: Must contain the following elements in any Test: The following elements are required. Must follow order. competition requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements below. PROGRAM

Maximum of four jump elements Four jump elements, which must include: • Up to two jump elements may be jump combinations or • At least tThree different single jumps, each performed jump sequences as a solo jump, not in combination or sequence. One • There may be no more than two jump combinations or must be a single Salchow, one must be a single toe jump sequences loop, and one must be chosen selected from single toe • One jump combination/sequence may consist of three loop, single Salchow, single loop, single flip, or single jumps, and the other may have only two jumps Lutz* or single Axel • Each jump may be repeated only once and only in • One two-jump or three-jump combination including a

JUMPS combination or in sequence waltz jump and/or allowable single jump(s) consisting • Only single jumps, except single Axel, are permitted of a waltz jump and a single toe loop (no turn or • No single Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted change of foot between jumps) *Required jumps may be performed as solo jumps, or as part of the permitted jump combinations and sequences Maximum of two spins of a different character Two spins: • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a Same as competition program requirements minimum of three revolutions on each foot. All other • One one-foot backspin, entry optional (minimum three spins must have a minimum of three revolutions. revolutions in position) • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each • One sit spin in recognizable sit position (minimum position or the position will not be counted three revolutions in position)

SPINS • Spins with a flying entry are not permitted • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they Note: For this test, if a skater performs a sit spin or a intend to execute within the spin types allowed camel spin, the spin must be in a recognizable position but does NOT need to achieve a basic position as defined in rule 4103 (A). Maximum of one choreographic step sequence (may • Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated include moves in the field and spirals) utilizing at least one- throughout the program Same as competition program half of the ice surface requirements • Jumps may be included in the step sequence • Sequences that are too short and barely visible cannot be considered as meeting the requirements • Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences are permitted but will not be counted as elements; instead they will be counted as transitions and marked as such When judged with IJS:

STEP SEQUENCE STEP • A sequence that meets the minimum requirements above will be awarded a fixed base value and evaluated by the judges in GOE • A sequence that does not meet the minimum requirements above will receive no value Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see general criteria and basic requirements in order to be rule section 4100). counted (see rule section 4100). • Extra elements may be added without penalty. • Two different elements may be retried, if necessary REMARKS

43 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 4580 Championship Adult Silver and Adult Silver Singles CHAMPIONSHIP ADULT SILVER AND ADULT SILVER WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:10 maximum time Competition: Must contain the following elements in any Test: The following elements are required. Must follow order. competition requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements below. PROGRAM Maximum of five jump elements Five jump elements, which must include: • Up to two jump elements may be jump combinations or • At least tThree different single jumps, two of which jump sequences must be chosen from single loop, single flip, single • One jump combination/sequence may contain three Lutz, or single Axel*each performed as a solo jump, not jumps, and the other may contain only two jumps in combination or sequence. One must be a single loop, • Additional jump sequences which contain non-listed one must be a single flip, and one must be chosen from jumps of not more than one revolution performed as single Salchow, single toe loop, single Lutz or single part of connecting footwork preceding single jumps are Axel permitted • One two-jump or three-jump combination consisting • Each jump may be repeated only once and only in of including two single jumps (no turn or change of

JUMPS combination or sequence foot between jumps). Single jumps are single Salchow, • All single jumps, including single Axel, are permitted single toe loop, single loop, single flip, single Lutz and • No double or triple jumps are permitted single Axel. • One jump sequence or additional combination jump consisting of jumps of one-half or one full revolution *Required jumps may be performed as solo jumps, or as part of the permitted jump combinations and sequences Maximum of two spins of a different character Two spins which must include the following: • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a Same as competition program requirements minimum of three revolutions on each foot. A spin • One camel spin (minimum three revolutions in position) without a change of foot must have a minimum of three • One spin combination with only one change of revolutions. position (minimum two revolutions in each position • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each and six revolutions combined). Must include two of position, or the position will not be counted. the following positions: camel, sit or upright. Change • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins of foot is optional and, if performed, must include a

SPINS they intend to execute within the spin types allowed. minimum of three revolutions on each foot Note: For this test, if a skater performs a sit spin or a camel spin, the spin must be in a recognizable position but does NOT need to achieve a basic position as defined in rule 4103 (A). Maximum of one choreographic step sequence (may in- • Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated clude moves in the field and spirals) utilizing at least one- throughout the program Same as competition program half of the ice surface requirements • Jumps may be included in the step sequence • Sequences that are too short and barely visible cannot be considered as meeting the requirements • Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences are permitted but will not be counted as elements; instead they will be counted as transitions and marked as such When judged with IJS:

STEP SEQUENCE STEP • A sequence that meets the minimum requirements above will be awarded a fixed base value and evaluated by the judges in GOE • A sequence that does not meet the minimum requirements above will receive no value • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general criteria and basic requirements in order to be general criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see rule section 4100). counted (see rule section 4100). • If an extra jump(s) is executed, only the individual • Extra elements may be added without penalty. jump(s) which is not according to the requirements will • Two different elements may be retried, if necessary

REMARKS have no value. The jumps are considered in the order of execution

Implementation date: Sept. 2, 2018

44 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 406. APPROVED – AS AMENDED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules TR 54.06, TR 54.07, TR 54.08, and TR 54.09 (pages 296 and 297, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 54.06 Adult and Masters Pre-Bronze Free Dance Tests The adult and masters pre-bronze free dance tests serve as an introduction to the fundamentals of free dance. The free dance should incorporate a variety of holds, steps and turns from the preliminary and pre-bronze pattern dance tests. Original dance holds and maneuvers are permitted. General requirements outlined for the preliminary pattern dance test apply equally to the adult and masters pre-bronze free dance tests. The couple must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the following two required elements: Spin: One dance spin (hold and position optional) with a minimum of two revolutions. Either one or both partners may be on two feet. Step Sequence: One diagonal step sequence in dance hold chosen from circular, midline or diagonal and covering at least one-half of the ice surface. The sequence should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns and mohawks executed by both partners. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 1:40. Vocals permitted.

TR 54.07Adult and Masters Bronze Free Dance Tests General requirements outlined for the standard and masters bronze pattern dance test apply equally to the adult and masters bronze free dance test, respectively. The program presented must conform to the rules for free dance. The free dance should incorporate a variety of holds, steps and turns from the pre-bronze and bronze pattern dance tests. Very basic unison and dance timing will be expected. Original dance holds and maneuvers are permitted. The couple must demonstrate fair knowledge of the following three four required elements: Spin: One dance spin (hold and position optional) with a minimum of two revolutions on one foot by each partner simultaneously. Step Sequence: One diagonal step sequence in dance hold chosen from circular, midline or diagonal and covering at least three-quarters of the ice surface. The sequence should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns and mohawks executed by both partners. Two One additional required elements are is to be chosen from the following two three types: a. Lift: One short lift (not to exceed seven seconds) from the following: stationary lift, straight line lift, curve lift or rotational lift. Combination lifts are not allowed. b. Circular Step Sequence in dance hold(s). The sequence must be a complete circle utilizing the full width of the ice surface (on the short axis of the rink). The circle must be complete and closed. bc. Synchronized Twizzles: Either synchronized twizzles or a series of synchronized twizzles, minimum one revolution by both partners simultaneously. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 2:2500. Vocals permitted.

TR 54.08 Adult and Masters Silver Free Dance Tests General requirements outlined for the adult and masters silver pattern dance test apply equally to the adult and masters silver free dance test, respectively. The program presented must conform to the rules for free dance. The free dance should incorporate a variety of holds, steps and turns from the pre-silver and silver pattern dance tests. Original dance holds and maneuvers are encouraged. While demonstrating fundamentals of basic ice dance, it should have fair to good edges and flow, good timing, some dance expression and display moderately good form and unison. A refined presentation is not expected. The couple must demonstrate fair to good knowledge of the following four five required elements: Spin: One dance spin selected from the following types: a. Spin: Minimum two revolutions on one foot by each partner; b. Spin Combination: Minimum two revolutions on one foot by each partner for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot simultaneously by each partner. Step Sequence: One diagonal step sequence in dance hold chosen from circular, midline or diagonal and fully utilizing the ice surface from corner to corner. The sequence should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns and mohawks executed by both partners. Three One additional required elements are is to be chosen from the following three types: a. Lifts: One or two different types of short lifts (not to exceed seven seconds), but no more from the following: stationary lift, straight line lift, curve lift or rotational lift. Combination lifts (not to exceed 12 seconds) are not allowed. b. Spin: One additional dance spin, different type from the first performed, i.e. if the first was a spin combination, the second must not change feet or vice versa. Circular Step Sequence in dance hold(s). The sequence must be a

45 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action complete circle utilizing the full width of the ice surface (on the short axis of the rink). The circle must be closed and complete. c Synchronized Twizzles: One or two twizzle elements, eEither synchronized twizzles or a series of synchronized twizzles, minimum one revolution by both partners simultaneously. If two twizzle elements are chosen, they mMust differ either in the number or direction of rotations and/or in the entry edge from the required twizzle element performed. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 2:40. Vocal music permitted.

TR 54.09 Adult and Masters Gold Free Dance Tests General requirements outlined for the adult and masters gold pattern dance test apply equally to the adult and masters gold free dance test, respectively. The program presented must conform to the rules for free dance. It must show difficulty with a variety of holds, steps and turns from the pre-gold and gold pattern dances executed with some sophistication and confidence. Original dance holds and maneuvers are encouraged. Good dance timing, expression and unison should be demonstrated. Full utilization of the ice is expected. The couple must demonstrate good to excellent knowledge of the following six required elements: Lifts: Either one combination lift or two different types of short lifts. The combination lift (not to exceed 12 seconds) can be chosen from any combination lift. The list of short lifts (not to exceed seven seconds) are stationary lift, straight line lift, curve lift or rotational lift. Spin: One dance spin selected from the following types: a. Spin: Minimum three revolutions on one foot by each partner. b. Spin Combination: Minimum three revolutions on one foot by each partner for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot simultaneously by each partner. Step Sequence: One step sequence in dance hold chosen from circular, midline or diagonal and fully utilizing the ice surface. Circular step sequence, in dance hold(s). The sequence must be a complete circle utilizing the full width of the ice surface (on the short axis of the rink). The sequence should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns, mohawks and brackets executed by both partners. Synchronized Twizzles: Either synchronized twizzles or a series of synchronized twizzles, minimum one revolution by both partners simultaneously for each twizzle. Three additional required elements are to be chosen from the following four types: a. Lifts: One to three different types of lifts, but no more. A maximum of one combination lift (not to exceed 12 seconds) is allowed and can be chosen from any combination lift. The remaining lifts are to be selected from the list of short lifts (not to exceed seven seconds). They are stationary lift, straight line lift, curve lift or rotational lift. It is allowable to execute three short lifts only as long as they are of different types. b. Spin: One additional dance spin, different type from the first performed, i.e. if the first was a spin combination, the second must not change feet or vice versa. c. Diagonal Step Sequence in dance hold(s), fully utilizing the ice surface as much as possible from corner to corner. d. Twizzle: One additional twizzle element, either synchronized twizzles or a series of synchronized twizzles, minimum one revolution by both partners simultaneously. Must differ either in the number or direction of rotations and/or in the entry edge from the required twizzle element performed. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 3:10. Vocal music permitted.

Implementation date: Sept. 2, 2018

407. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules 5510, 5520, 5530, 5540, 5550 and 5560 (pages 190-195, Rulebook) as follows:

5510 Championship Masters Pairs STEP Maximum of one choreographic step sequence (may include moves in the field and spirals) CHOREOGRAPHIC • Must be clearly visible and identifiable and should be performed using almost the full SEQUENCE ice surface • A sequence that meets the minimum requirements above will be awarded a fixed base value and evaluated by the judges in GOE • A sequence that does not meet the minimum requirements above will have no value Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

46 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 5520 Masters Pairs STEP Maximum of one choreographic step sequence (may include moves in the field and spirals) CHOREOGRAPHIC • Must be clearly visible and identifiable and should be performed using almost the full SEQUENCE ice surface • A sequence that meets the minimum requirements above will be awarded a fixed base value and evaluated by the judges in GOE • A sequence that does not meet the minimum requirements above will have no value Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

5530 Adult Gold Pairs STEP Maximum of one choreographic step sequence (may include moves in the field and spirals) CHOREOGRAPHIC • Must be clearly visible and identifiable and should be performed using almost the full SEQUENCE ice surface • A sequence that meets the minimum requirements above will be awarded a fixed base value and evaluated by the judges in GOE • A sequence that does not meet the minimum requirements above will have no value Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

5540 Adult Silver Pairs STEP OR Maximum of one element chosen from: CHOREOGRAPHIC • One step sequence utilizing at least one-half of the ice surface SEQUENCE OR • One choreographic sequence which must be clearly visible Notes: • Must be clearly visible Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

5550 Adult Bronze Pairs STEP OR Maximum of one element chosen from: CHOREOGRAPHIC • One step sequence utilizing at least one-half of the ice surface SEQUENCE OR • One choreographic sequence which must be clearly visible Notes: • Must be clearly visible Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

5560 Centennial Pairs STEP OR Maximum of one element chosen from: CHOREOGRAPHIC • One step sequence utilizing at least one-half of the ice surface SEQUENCE OR • One choreographic sequence which must be clearly visible Notes: • Must be clearly visible Additional moves in the field sequences, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

47 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 408. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 5550 (pages 194, Rulebook) as follows:

5550 Adult Bronze Pairs ADULT BRONZE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:1030 maximum time Must contain the following elements in any order THROW JUMP Maximum of one (optional) throw jump (single jumps only) • No throw single Axel, or double or triple jumps are permitted PAIR SPIN Maximum of one pair spin or pair spin combination • If pair spin, mMinimum of three revolutions by both partners with optional change of position • If pair spin combination, minimum of five revolutions by both partners • Minimum of two revolutions in each position by both partners DEATH SPIRAL/ Maximum of one death spiral or pivot figure PIVOT FIGURE • Pivot position is not required • Skaters may choose the position and hand hold

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

409. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 5540 (pages 193, Rulebook) as follows:

5540 Adult Silver Pairs ADULT SILVER PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:4050 maximum time Must contain the following elements in any order

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

410. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 5560 (pages 195, Rulebook) as follows:

5560 Adult Centennial Pairs ADULT CENTENNIAL PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:102:50 maximum time Must contain the following elements in any order

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

411. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rules TR 39.07, TR 39.08 and TR 39.09 (pages 285 and 286, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 39.07 Adult Bronze Pair Test The adult bronze pair test must consist of a program with a variety of moves and connecting steps skated to music, in good form with some degree of pair unison. The pair must utilize the ice surface while demonstrating the basic moves of pair skating. The following elements are required: Jumps: 1. One (optional) throw jump (single, no Axel) 2. One solo jump (single, no Axel) 2.3. One jump combination or sequence of jumps (half and single jumps, no Axel) No Axel or multi-rotation jumps Spins: 1. One pair spin, with no change of position or change of foot such as an upright pair spin or a pair camel spin (minimum of three revolutions, optional change of in position) (minimum of two revolutions in each position), no change of foot 2. One solo spin or solo spin combination, (minimum of three revolutions if spin does not have a change of foot, minimum of five revolutions if spin has a change of foot three revolutions in position) and minimum of two revolutions in each position

48 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Lifts: One lift from Group 1 or the waist lift from Group 2, with or without full extension of the man’s arm/arms such as a waltz or half flip (no overhead lifts) • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed, one-handed, overhead, twist, carry, and combination lifts and lifts that include a carry feature are not permitted; however, if a pair executes a Group 1 lift, the release of the lady’s hands after the lift extension has been achieved is not a violation of this rule. • Minimum of one-half and maximum of 3 ½ revolutions by the man Pivot figure: One pivot figure in which the man attains the pivot position while the lady circles around him in a spiral position (hand hold and pivot positions are optional) Steps: 1. Stroking in unison, both forward and backward, clockwise and counterclockwise 2. Footwork and connecting moves such as spirals, spread eagles, etc., utilizing at least one-half the ice surface One choreographic sequence which must be clearly visible. See rule 5106 for description. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 2:0030 to music of the skaters’ choice.

TR 39.08 Adult Silver Pair Test The adult silver pair test must consist of a program skated rhythmically and in harmony with the music. The pair should show a moderate degree of pair unison with good form and flow, while fully utilizing the ice surface. The pair is expected to demonstrate the fundamentals of pair skating, including synchronized connecting movements and mirror and/or shadow skating. The following elements are required: Jumps: 1. One throw jump (single, including single Axel) 2. One solo jump (single, including single Axel) 2.3. One jump combination or sequence (half and single jumps, including single Axel) No Axel or multi-rotation jumps Spins: 1. One pair spin or pair spin combination, with no change of position or change of foot (minimum of three revolutions in position) if spin does not have a change of foot, minimum of five revolutions if spin has a change of foot and minimum of two revolutions in each position 2. One solo spin or solo spin combination, with one change of position (minimum four revolutions total) of three revolutions if spin does not have a change of foot, minimum of five revolutions if spin has a change of foot and minimum of two revolutions in each position Lifts: Two different lifts, one of which must be from Group 1; the other lift may be a different lift from Group 1, Group 2 (full extension of the man’s arm/arms optional) or a single twist lift such as a waist, Lutz or waltz (no overhead lifts) • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed, one-handed, overhead, carry, and combination lifts and lifts that include a carry feature are not permitted; however, if a pair executes a Group 1 lift, the release of the lady’s hands after the lift extension has been achieved is not a violation of this rule. • Minimum of one-half and maximum of 3 ½ revolutions by the man Death spiral or pivot figure:One death-type spiral (hand hold, pivot and lady’s edge are optional), or pivot figure in which the man attains a pivot position while the lady circles around him in spiral position • Pivot position is not required • Skaters may choose the position and hand hold Steps: 1. Stroking in unison illustrating mirror and/or shadow skating, footwork, connecting moves such as turns in the field, spirals, pivots and basic dance steps 2. One step choreographic sequence or spiral sequence. Pattern is not restricted. which must be clearly visible. See rule 5106 for description. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 2:3050 to music of the skaters’ choice.

TR 39.09 Adult Gold Pair Test The adult gold pair test must consist of a program with connecting moves and footwork to be skated rhythmically and in harmony to the music. The pair should demonstrate partner relationship, unison, good flow and form. The program should utilize the full ice surface and be skated with expression in time to the music. The following elements are required: Jumps: 1. Two different throw jumps (single or multi-rotation) 1.2. One single or double solo jump (single or multi-rotation) 2.3. One jump combination or sequence utilizing single or multi-rotation jumps

49 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Spins: 1. One pair spin such as pair sit, pair camel or pair spin combination, (minimum of four revolutions in position) if pair spin, minimum of six revolutions with at least one change of position and one change of foot if pair combination spin, minimum two revolutions in each position 2. One solo spin or solo spin combination with change of foot and/or change of position (minimum five of four revolutions if spin does not have a change of foot, minimum of six revolutions if spin has a change of foot, minimum of two revolutions in each position total) Lifts: Three different lifts, — all lifts may be selected from Group 1; or one lift may be selected from Groups 2–4, and/or one may be a single twist lift (no limit on the number of revolutions) • Carry lifts and lifts that include a carry feature are not permitted Death spiral: One death-type spiral, minimum ½ revolution by the man in with the pivot position attained by the man (lady’s edge optional). Hand hold should be a regular one-hand hold. Throw: One single throw jump Steps: 1. Connecting moves, moves in the field, footwork, stroking in good unison and mirror and/or shadow skating 2. One step sequence, spiral sequence or choreographic sequence which must be clearly visible. See rule 5106 for description. Pattern is not restricted. Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: Not to exceed 3:0040 to music of the skaters’ choice.

Implementation date: Sept. 2, 2018

412. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 6701 (page 222, Rulebook) as follows:

6701 Elements for Adult Gold Solo Free Dance Event ADULT GOLD SOLO FREE DANCE 2:4050 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following elements in any order. EDGE One Two combination edge elements – each portion edge must be held in position for a minimum of three ELEMENTS seconds, but the total element must not exceed 12 seconds. AND Two short edge elements held in position for a minimum of three seconds, but not to exceed six seconds. • No more than one two combination and two short edge elements are permitted. Edge elements must have different positions. SPIN One choreographic dance spin or choreographic dance combination spin, but no more • Minimum of three revolutions on one/each foot • Flying spins are not permitted TWIZZLE Two different twizzle series, but no more. SERIES • Twizzle Series A: Must have a different entry edge and different direction for the two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is required on each twizzle. No more than three steps are allowed between twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle Series B. • Twizzle Series B: Must have two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is required on each twizzle. No more than one step is allowed between twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle Series A. When judged with IJS: The first attempted set of twizzles will be evaluated as the Series A by the technical panel. DANCE STOPS Two One full stops to express the character of the music, must be at least three seconds, but not to exceed five six seconds. The stops must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. REMARKS • A Cchoreographic dance spin – a dance spin is on one foot only and may include any number of changes of position. A choreographic dance combination spin must have a change of foot and may contain any number of positions on either foot. This element should relate to the music and enhance the overall program. that enhances the music and choreography. This element is judged on how the spin relates to the music and the quality of the spin. Variations in position will only be rewarded if they enhance the character of the music.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

50 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 413. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 6721 (page 223, Rulebook) as follows:

6721 Elements for Adult Silver Solo Free Dance Event ADULT SILVER SOLO FREE DANCE 2:0010 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following elements in any order. EDGE One combination edge element – each edge must be held for a minimum of three seconds, but the total ELEMENTS element must not exceed 12 seconds. AND One Two short edge elements, but no more, held in position for a minimum of three seconds, but not to exceed six seconds. • No more than one combination and one short edge element permitted. Edge elements should have different positions. SPIN One choreographic dance spin or choreographic dance combination spin, but no more • Minimum of three revolutions on one/each foot • Flying spins are not permitted DANCE STOPS One full stop to express the character of the music, must be at least three seconds, but not to exceed five six seconds. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. REMARKS • A Cchoreographic dance spin – a dance spin is on one foot only and may include any number of changes of position. A choreographic dance combination spin must have a change of foot and may contain any number of positions on either foot. This element should relate to the music and enhance the overall program. that enhances the music and choreography. This element is judged on how the spin relates to the music and the quality of the spin. Variations in position will only be rewarded if they enhance the character of the music.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

414. APPROVED – Adult Skating Committee Amend rule 6741 (page 224, Rulebook) as follows:

6741 Elements for Adult Bronze Solo Free Dance Event ADULT BRONZE SOLO FREE DANCE 1:40 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following elements in any order. EDGE One short edge element, but no more. The edge must be held in position for a minimum of three ELEMENTS seconds, but cannot exceed six seconds. DANCE STOPS One full stop to express the character of the music, must be at least three seconds, but not to exceed five six seconds. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. REMARKS • A Cchoreographic dance spin – a dance spin is on one foot only and may include any number of changes of position. This element should relate to the music and enhance the overall program. that enhances the music and choreography. This element is judged on how the spin relates to the music and the quality of the spin. Variations in position will only be rewarded if they enhance the character of the music.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

415. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Competitions Committee Amend rule 2721 (page 129, Rulebook) as follows:

2720 Draws for Initial Starting Orders – Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance 2721 At the U.S. Figure Skating Championships only, the championship (senior) ladies, men’s and pairs short program and championship (senior) short dance events will be drawn in four two subgroups: A. The skaters who receive automatic invitations (see rule 2515) will draw randomly from the first subgroup to skate within the last two warm-up groups; B. Previous winners of the same event at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships who were not in the first subgroup will draw from most recent to least recent from the second sub-group to skate within the last two warm up groups; C. The skaters who hold an ISU World Standing in their discipline who were not in the first or second subgroups will

51 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action draw from the third subgroup in order of their ISU World Standings, as of the date of the draw, for the remaining spots in the last two warm up groups, until the number of spots has been filled or there are no additional skaters in the ISU World Standings. BD. The remaining competitors will draw randomly from the fourth subgroup to skate in the remaining spots, including any spots remaining in the last two warm-up groups.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

416. APPROVED – Competitions Committee Amend rule 2054 (page 115, Rulebook) to add novice ladies singles, novice men’s singles, intermediate ladies singles and intermediate men’s singles as permanent events at the U.S. Collegiate Championships:

2054 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships – Events The U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships will consist of the following events: A. The U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships of the United States for men’s singles, ladies singles, pairs and ice dance. Senior (championship) ladies singles, men’s singles, pairs and ice dance; junior ladies singles, men’s singles, pairs and ice dance, novice ladies singles and men’s singles, and intermediate ladies singles and men’s singles. B. The U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships for junior men’s singles, junior ladies singles, junior pairs and junior dance. C. Ice dance will consist of a short dance and a free dance. (Note: This is covered by rule 6051.) DB. Certain changes are permitted in the Age restrictions for intermediate events and technical elements in the singles short program technical elements and the free skate may differ from that are different than those adopted by U.S. Figure Skating and the ISU Congress each year. These changes will be published annually in the announcement of the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

417. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule TR 61.02 (page 298, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 61.02 Definitions and Descriptions A. Description of Edge Elements: 1. Short Edge Elements: A short edge element is a movement where the skater must hold a continuous sustained edge (one lobe) in any selected position. A change of position is allowed within the element. A short edge element must be held for at least three seconds but not more than six seconds. Turns are not permitted except on the entry or exit of the element. The primary focus is on the quality of edge, and the secondary focus is on the position attained. Some examples include but are not limited to: a. One foot glide in attitude position b. Shoot the duck c. Crouch with both knees bent c. Spirals in varied positions d. Crouch with one leg extended e. Spiral with full split while holding boot f. Spread eagle g. Ina Bauer h. Spirals in varied positions i.h. Hydroblade movements j. Biellmann with boot above head gliding on a curve k. Donut with blade of free foot within one-half blade length of head l. Charlotte (a one foot glide in a full split position) 2. Combination Long Edge Elements: A combination long edge element consists of two or more short edge elements performed consecutively that progress in on two separate curves to form a serpentine-like (S-shaped) pattern. The short edge on each lobe must be held in position for at least three seconds, but a long edge element may not exceed 12 seconds. A change of position is not required for each portion of the long edge element. A turn of no more than one-half revolution is allowed between each short edge element. A change of foot is permitted between each short edge element. A turn on the entry or exit is permitted. The primary focus is on the quality of edge for each part, and the secondary focus is on the positions attained. B. Definition of Twizzle Series: At least two twizzles executed in succession with up to three steps between twizzles.

52 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action C. Definition of Choreographic Dance Spins: A choreographic dance spin is on one foot only. It must have a minimum of three revolutions and may include any number of changes of position. A choreographic dance spin combination spin must have a change of foot with a minimum of three revolutions on each foot, and may contain any number of positions on either foot. This element should relate to the music and enhance the overall program. No flying entries are permitted on any dance spin. D. Definition of Choreographic Dance Stop: A choreographic dance stop is performed to express the character of the music through movements or dancing in place. The stop should be for a minimum of three seconds but not to exceed six seconds.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

418. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule TR 64.01 (page 300, Rulebook) as follows:.

TR 64.01 Juvenile Solo Free Dance Test The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning dancers to learn the fundamentals of free dance. General requirements outlined for the preliminary pattern dance test apply equally to the juvenile solo free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules for solo free dance. The program should display fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. A juvenile solo free dance must include the following required elements: Edge Elements: One or two different short edge elements, but no more (not to exceed six seconds). Choreographic Dance Spin: One choreographic dance spin, but no more. Minimum three revolutions on one foot. Choreographic dance spin combination not permitted. Step Sequence: One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline or diagonal. The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface. It should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns and mohawks. Jumps of more than one-half rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in any step sequence. Twizzle: One twizzle (not a series). Minimum one revolution. Other: One full stop, not exceeding five seconds, is permitted. Choreographic Dance Stop: One choreographic dance stop. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. Duration: 1:40 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skater’s choice.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

419. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule TR 64.02 (page 300, Rulebook) as follows:.

TR 64.02 Intermediate Solo Free Dance Test General requirements outlined for the bronze pattern dance test apply equally to the intermediate solo free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules for solo free dance. The program should display moderately good edges and moderately good form. An intermediate solo free dance program must include the following required elements: Edge Elements: One or two different short edge elements, but no more (not to exceed six seconds). Choreographic Dance Spin: One choreographic dance spin, but no more. Choreographic dance spin combinations not permitted. , selected from the following types: a. Spin: Minimum three revolutions on one foot. b. Spin Combination: Minimum three revolutions on one foot for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot. Step Sequence: One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline or diagonal. The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface. It should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns, mohawks and brackets. Jumps of more than one-half rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in any step sequence. Twizzle Series: One twizzle series. Minimum one revolution on each foot. No more than three steps between twizzles. Other: One full stop, not exceeding five seconds, is permitted. Choreographic Dance Stop: One choreographic dance stop. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. Duration: 2:00 1:50 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skater’s choice.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

53 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 420. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 64.03 (page 301, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 64.03 Novice Solo Free Dance Test General requirements outlined for the pre-silver pattern dance test apply equally to the novice solo free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules for solo free dance. While technically a basic program demonstrating fundamental dance moves, it should have good edges and flow, good timing, some expression and display good form. A refined presentation is not expected but can be rewarded and reflected in the judges’ second mark. A novice solo free dance program must include the following required elements: Edge Elements: One long edge element (not to exceed 12 seconds) and one Two short edge elements (not to exceed six seconds). Edge elements should have different positions. Choreographic Dance Spin: One choreographic dance spin, but no more, selected from choreographic dance spin or choreographic dance spin combination. the following types: a. Spin: Minimum three revolutions on one foot. b. Spin Combination: Minimum three revolutions on one foot for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot. Step Sequence: One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline, or diagonal or serpentine. The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface. It should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns, mohawks, brackets and counters. Jumps of more than one-half rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in any step sequence. Twizzle Series: One twizzle series. Minimum of two revolutions on each foot. No more than three steps between twizzles. Other: One full stop, not exceeding five seconds, is permitted. Choreographic Dance Stop: One choreographic dance stop. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. Duration: 2:10 2:00 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skater’s choice

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

421. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 64.04 (page 301, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 64.04 Junior Solo Free Dance Test General requirements outlined for the silver pattern dance test apply equally to the junior solo free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules set forth for solo free dance. It must be moderately difficult, contain a good variety of movements, and be well composed and well placed on the ice surface. A junior solo free dance program must include the following required elements: Edge Elements: One combination long edge element (not to exceed 12 seconds) and one two different short edge elements element (not to exceed six seconds). No more than one combination and one short edge element are permitted. Edge elements must have different positions, but positions within the combination may be repeated. Choreographic Dance Spin: One or two dance spins, choreographic dance spin, but no more, selected from choreographic dance spin or choreographic dance spin combination. the following types: a. Spin: Minimum three revolutions on one foot. b. Spin Combination: Minimum three revolutions on one foot for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot. Note: If more than one spin is executed, it must be different than the first. So if the first spin is a spin combination, then the second spin must be a dance spin. The same logic follows with the spins being executed in the opposite order. Step Sequences: Two different types of step sequences, one selected from Group A and one selected from Group B: a. Group A: Straight Line Step Sequences: Midline or Diagonal b. Group B: Curved Step Sequences (counterclockwise or clockwise): Circular or Serpentine. Each The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface. It should include a variety of steps and turns and must include brackets, counters, rockers and choctaws. Jumps of more than one-half rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in either step sequence. Twizzle Series: Two different twizzle series but no more. One twizzle series must have a different entry edge and different direction of rotation for the two twizzles. For both series, a minimum of two revolutions is required on each twizzle. No more than three steps are allowed between twizzles. Other: One full stop, not exceeding five seconds, is permitted. Choreographic Dance Stop: One choreographic dance stop. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. Duration: 2:30 2:20 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skater’s choice

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

54 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 422. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 64.05 (page 302, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 64.05 Senior Solo Free Dance Test General requirements outlined for the gold pattern dance test apply equally to the senior solo free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules set forth for solo free dance. It must be difficult, varied and display originality. Choreography, expression and utilization of space must be excellent. A senior solo free dance test must include the following required elements: Edge Elements: One combination Two different long edge elements element (not to exceed 12 seconds) and two different short edge elements. (Short edge elements must not exceed six seconds, and long edge elements must not exceed 12 seconds.) No more than one combination and two short edge elements are permitted. Edge elements must have different positions but positions within the combination may be repeated. Choreographic Dance Spin: One or two dance spins, choreographic dance spin, but no more, selected from choreographic dance spin or choreographic dance spin combination: a. Spin: Minimum three revolutions on one foot. b. Spin Combination: Minimum three revolutions on one foot for each part of the spin. There is allowed up to one-half rotation on two feet while changing to the other foot. Note: If more than one spin is executed, it must be different than the first. So if the first spin is a spin combination, then the second spin must be a dance spin. The same logic follows with the spins being executed in the opposite order. Step Sequences: Two different types of step sequences, one selected from Group A and one selected from Group B: a. Group A: Straight Line Step Sequences: Midline or Diagonal b. Group B: Curved Step Sequences (counterclockwise or clockwise): Circular or Serpentine. Each The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface. It should include a variety of steps and turns and must include brackets, counters, rockers and choctaws. Jumps of more than one-half rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in either step sequence. Twizzle Series: Two different twizzle series but no more. One twizzle series must have a different entry edge and different direction of rotation for the two twizzles., For both series, a minimum of two revolutions is required on each twizzle, and no more than three steps are allowed between twizzles. with a minimum of two revolutions on each twizzle and no more than three steps between twizzles. The other series must have a minimum of two revolutions on each twizzle with only one step between twizzles. Other: One full stop, not exceeding five seconds, is permitted. Choreographic Dance Stop: One choreographic dance stop. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program. Duration: 2:50 2:40 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skater’s choice

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

423. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 1071 (page 102, Rulebook) as follows:

1071 IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines C. Deductions are applied for each violation. 2. In ice dance, deductions are applied for each violation as follows: a. Program time violations: i. -0.5 for every five seconds lacking or in excess for juvenile, intermediate and adult ice dance events. ii. -1.0 for every five seconds lacking or in excess for novice, junior and senior ice dance events. b. Extra elements: -1.0 per violation c. Illegal element/movement violation: -2.0 per violation d. Violation of music requirements: i. -1.0 per program for juvenile, intermediate and adult ice dance events. ii -2.0 per program for novice, junior and senior ice dance events. e. Costume and prop violation: -l.0 per program f. Part of the costume/decoration falls on the ice: -1.0 per program g. Lifts exceeding the permitted duration: -1.0 per lift h. Falls (see rule 1400 for the definition of a fall): i. -0.5 for every fall by one partner, and -1.0 for every fall by both partners in juvenile, intermediate, novice and adult ice dance events. ii -1.0 for every fall by one partner, and -2.0 for every fall by both partners in novice, junior and senior ice dance events.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

55 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 424. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rules 5240 and TR 39.02 (pages 188 and 283, Rulebook) as follows:

JUVENILE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE Must contain the following elements in any order

THROW JUMP Maximum of one: any single throw jump, throw double Salchow or throw double loop

TR 39.02 Juvenile Pair Test The juvenile pair test must consist of a program with a variety of moves and connecting steps skated to the music. The pair must utilize the ice surface with some degree of unison in good form while demonstrating the fundamentals of pair skating. The following elements are required: B. One throw jump: chosen from any single throw jump, throw double Salchow, or throw double loop

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

425. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rules 5060, 5061, 5062, 5070, 5080, 5230 and TR 39.03 (pages 175-176, 186-187 and 283, Rulebook) to remove the intermediate pairs short program and amend the elements in the intermediate pairs free skate (for competitions and tests) as follows:

5060 Composition of Pair Events 5061 Senior, junior, and novice and intermediate pair events will consist of a short program and a free skate, which will be skated and judged as provided in rules 5200, 5210, 5220 and 5230 respectively. If a qualifying round is necessary at qualifying competitions, only the free skate will be skated in the qualifying round. The championship round will consist of a short program and a free skate. The short program must precede the free skate except in qualifying rounds. 5062 Juvenile and intermediate pair events will consist of a free skate only, which will be skated and judged in accordance with rule 5240. 5070 Segment Descriptions 5080 Short Program Description A. The short program for senior, junior and novice pairs shall will consist of seven technical elements with connecting steps. B. The short program for intermediate pairs will consist of six technical elements with connecting steps. CB. The sequence of the elements is optional. DC. The short program is skated to music of the skaters’ choice for the specified period of time.

5230 Intermediate Pairs INTERMEDIATE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM 2:30 maximum time Must contain the following six elements in any order One lift selected from Groups 1-4, type optional • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed and one-handed lifts, combination lifts, lifts LIFT that include a carry feature, carry lifts and lifts that turn in both directions are not permitted; however, the release of the lady’s hands in a Group 1 lift and the release of the lady’s hands after the lift extension has been achieved in a platter lift are not violations of this rule. • Minimum of one and maximum of 31⁄2 revolutions by the man TWIST LIFT One single twist lift • Take off must be a Flip or a Lutz SOLO JUMP One solo jump (single or double) One pair spin PAIR SPIN • No change of foot; • Optional change of position • Minimum of five revolutions total by both partners; • May not be commenced with a jump; • The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted One death spiral or pivot figure DEATH SPIRAL • Regular hand-to-hand hold required / PIVOT FIGURE • In the final position while the lady is performing the actual death spiral or pivot figure, both the man and the lady must execute a minimum of one-half revolution with the knee of the man clearly bent and in full pivot position. STEP One choreographic step sequence SEQUENCE • Must be visible and identifiable and should be performed using almost the full ice surface

56 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see rule section 5100). • If an unprescribed additional element (performed) substitutes a required element (not REMARKS performed), the respective box will be blocked, and this performed element will be considered as not according to the requirements (no value). • Unlisted or additional elements such as jumps, spins, steps or repetitions, even of elements which have failed, are not marked and consequently do not bock a “box”(spot) of another type of element.

INTERMEDIATE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:00 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following elements in any order LIFTS Maximum of two • Lifts can be selected from Groups 1-4 and must be different • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed and one-handed lifts, combination lifts, lifts that include a carry feature, carry lifts and lifts that turn in both directions are not permitted; however, the release of the lady’s hands in a Group 1 lift and the release of the lady’s hands after the lift extension has been achieved in a platter lift are not violations of this rule. • Minimum of one and maximum of 31⁄2 revolutions by the man TWIST LIFT Maximum of one single • Take off must be flip or Lutz THROW JUMP Maximum of two (single or double) • Must be different SOLO JUMP Maximum of one (single or double) JUMP Maximum of one (single or double jumps only) COMBINATION/ • Maximum of two jumps in the jump combination SEQUENCE • Number of jumps in the jump sequence is unlimited SOLO SPIN Alternates between the solo spin and the pair spin each season Maximum of one solo spin (2018-19) • Can be solo spin or solo spin combination • May begin with a flying entry • Change of foot and change of position are optional • Must have a minimum of five revolutions by both partners • Both partners must achieve a basic position for at least two revolutions Maximum of one pair spin (2019-20) • No change of foot • Optional change of position • Minimum of five revolutions total by both partners • May not be commenced with a jump • The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted DEATH SPIRAL / Maximum of one death spiral or pivot figure PIVOT FIGURE • Regular hand-to-hand hold required • In the final position while the lady is performing the actual death spiral or pivot figure, both the man and the lady must execute a minimum of one-half revolution with the knees of the man clearly bent and in full pivot position STEP Maximum of one step sequence CHOREOGRAPHIC • Must be clearly visible and identifiable and should be performed using almost the full ice SEQUENCE surface • Can earn a maximum of Level 2 REMARKS • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see rule section 5100). • If an extra jump(s) element is executed, only the individual jump(s) which is not according to the requirements will have no value. The jumps are considered in the order of execution.

57 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action TR 39.03 Intermediate Pair Test The intermediate pair test must consist of a program skated rhythmically and in harmony with the music. The pair must show a moderate degree of pair unison, with good form and flow, while fully utilizing the ice surface. It is also expected that the pair will demonstrate some of the more advanced fundamentals of pair skating including intermediate-based moves in the field in mirror and/or shadow skating. The following elements are required: A. Two different lifts selected from Groups 1-4: • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed and one-handed lifts, combination lifts, lifts that include a carry feature, carry lifts and lifts that turn in both directions are not permitted; however, the release of the lady’s hands in a Group 1 lift and the release of the lady’s hands after the lift extension has been achieved in a platter lift are not violations of this rule. • Minimum of one and maximum of 31⁄2 revolutions by the man B. One twist lift, single, take off must be flip or Lutz C. One throw jump, single or double D. One solo jump, single or double E. One jump combination or jump sequence consisting of single or double jumps • Jump combination must consist of two jumps • Number of jumps in jump sequence is unlimited F. Spin element chosen from: • One solo spin or solo spin combination, minimum of five revolutions, change of foot and change of position are optional, both partners must achieve a basic position for at least two revolutions, may begin with a flying entry; or • One pair spin, no change of foot, optional change of position, minimum five revolutions by both partners. May not be commenced by a jump. G. One death spiral or pivot figure, minimum one-half revolution by the man in pivot position H. One choreographic step sequence.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

426. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rule 5220 (page 184, Rulebook) to allow teams to change feet in their spin element in the novice pairs short program as follows:

5220 Novice Pairs NOVICE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM Alternates between the solo spin and the pair spin each season:

One solo spin or solo spin combination (2018-19) • Optional No change of foot • Optional change of position • Minimum of five revolutions total • May be commenced with a jump SPIN • The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted

One pair spin or pair spin combination (2019-20) • Optional No change of foot • Optional change of position • Minimum of five revolutions total • May not be commenced with a jump • The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

58 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 427. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4240 (page 160, Rulebook) as follows:

Maximum of two spins • One must be a spin combination with at least one change of position and a minimum of eight revolutions • One must be a spin in one position with a minimum of five revolutions and no change of foot • All spins must be of a different character • In the spin combination, the change of foot is optional • Both spins may have a flying entry • Each basic position must be held for a minimum of two revolutions to be counted • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they intend to execute within the spin types required

The effect of this rule change will be to change the calling clarifications for the spin in one position for juvenile boys and girls as follows: Spin in one position without change of foot: If there are not two continuous revolutions in a basic position, the spin will receive Level B (Base) have no value provided at least three regardless of the total revolutions in total are achieved.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

428. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 1071 (A)(8)(d)(i) (page 100, Rulebook) to remove the “second-half jump bonus” from pre-juvenile and lower events and adult bronze and lower events as follows:

d. Special Factor: i. In the junior and senior ladies and men’s short program and all levels of the juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior, and adult silver and higher singles free skate events, the base values (but not the grade of execution) of all jump elements started in the second half of the program will be multiplied by a special factor of 1.1 in order to give credit for even distribution of difficulties in the program.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

429. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rules 4062 and 4240 (pages 145 and 160, Rulebook) to add a juvenile short program for NONQUALIFYING Competitions ONLY as follows:

4060 Composition of Singles Events 4062 Juvenile singles events shall will consist of free skate only; however, at nonqualifying competitions, a juvenile short program may be offered.

JUVENILE SHORT PROGRAM 2:10 maximum time Must contain the following six elements in any order 1. One single or double Axel 2. One jump combination consisting of a single jump and a double jump (in either order) or two double jumps 3. One single or double solo jump immediately preceded by steps; the two jumps performed in the combination may be the same or different; however, the jumps included must be different than the solo jump and the Axel-type jump 4. One spin in one position • No change of foot • Minimum of five revolutions in position • May commence with a jump 5. One spin combination • With only one change of foot • Minimum of two different basic positions with at least two revolutions in each of these positions • Minimum of five revolutions on each foot and two revolutions in each position • Cannot be commenced with a jump, but the change of foot may be executed in the form of a step over or a jump 6. One choreographic step sequence

59 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Remarks: • No triple jumps permitted. • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see rule section 4100). • If the same jump is executed as a solo jump and as a part of the jump combination, the repeated jump will not be counted (if this repetition is in a jump combination, only the individual jump which is not according to the above requirements will not be counted). • If an extra jump(s) is executed, only the individual jump(s) which is not according to requirements will have no value. The jumps are considered in the order of execution.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

430. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rules 4250-4280 (page 161-164, Rulebook) to clearly specify the age requirements and test qualifications that are currently absent from the rulebook for pre-juvenile and below as follows:

4250 Pre-Juvenile Singles Note: Pre-juvenile singles is considered a nonqualifying event and is held at regional championships only at the discretion of the local organizing committee. A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entry to the regional championships: Pre-juvenile moves in the field test or higher and the pre-juvenile free skate test but no higher. B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to regional championships: None.

4260 Preliminary Singles Note: Preliminary singles is considered a nonqualifying event and is held at regional championships only at the discretion of the local organizing committee. A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entry to the regional championships: preliminary moves in the field test or higher and the preliminary free skate test but no higher. B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to regional championships: None.

4270 Pre-Preliminary Singles Note: Pre-preliminary singles is considered a nonqualifying event and is held at regional championships only at the discretion of the local organizing committee. A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entry to the regional championships: pre-preliminary moves in the field test or higher and the pre-preliminary free skate test but no higher. B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to regional championships: None.

4280 No-Test Singles Note: No-test singles is considered a nonqualifying event and is held at regional championships only at the discretion of the local organizing committee. A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entry to the regional championships: may not have passed any free skate tests, but may have passed moves in the field tests without restriction. B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to regional championships: None.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

431. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4240 (page 160, Rulebook) to allow juvenile skaters to perform one triple jump in their free skate as follows:

Maximum of five jump elements • All single and double jumps, including the double Axel, and one triple jump are permitted. • No additional triple or quadruple jumps are permitted. • No double jump can be included more than twice. The allowed triple jump can only be included once.

Note: Test rules will be updated accordingly

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

60 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 432. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4240, Juvenile and Open Juvenile Well-Balanced Free Skate, (page 160, Rulebook) as follows:

• Jump combinations are limited to two jumps except that skaters may perform one three-jump combination. The three-jump combination with three double jumps, if one of the jumps performed is a double Axel; otherwise, the three-jump combination may have a maximum of two double jumps. If three double jumps are performed and the double Axel is downgraded (<<) or not included, the third double jump will receive no value.

Note: With the approval of Item 431, skaters are also allowed to perform a three-jump combination with one triple jump and two double jumps.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

433. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4220 (page 160, Rulebook) as follows

4240 Juvenile Singles and Open Juvenile Singles B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to the regional championships: 1. Juvenile: 12 years of age or younger for girls and 13 years of age or younger for boys 2. Open Juvenile: 13 years of age or older for girls and 14 years of age or older for boys

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

434. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 1071 (D) (page 102, Rulebook) as follows:

1071 IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines D. Singles and Pairs Bonus 1. Junior Singles Short Program and Free Skate: a. +1.0 bonus for each triple Axel achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence; b. +2.0 bonus for each quadruple jump achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence; c. Triple Axel and quadruple jumps are eligible for bonus points only if compliant with well-balanced program and repeat rules. 12. Novice Singles Short Program and Free Skate: a. +3.0 bonus for each two-jump combination where both jumps are triple jumps, or a three-jump combination where two triple jumps are executed in succession. Both triple jumps must be under-rotated or full value to receive the bonus. b. +3.0 bonus for each triple Axel achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence; c. +2.0 bonus for any triple jump (under-rotated or full value) that immediately follows a double jump (including double Axel) in a jump combination. d. +1.0 bonus for each triple jump achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence, that doesn’t meet the criteria in paragraphs a, b or c above. e. Triple jumps are eligible for bonus points only if compliant with well-balanced program and repeat rules. 23. Intermediate Singles Short Program and Free Skate: a. +1.0 bonus for one double Axel achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence; b. +3.0 bonus for each two-jump combination where both jumps are triple jumps or a three-jump combination where two triple jumps are executed in succession. Both triple jumps must be under-rotated or full value to receive the bonus. c. +2.0 bonus for any triple jump (under-rotated or full value) that immediately follows a double jump (including double Axel) in a jump combination. bd. +1.0 bonus for each triple jump achieved (under-rotated or full value) , regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence, that doesn’t meet the criteria in paragraphs b or c above. e. Double Axel and triple jumps are eligible for bonus points only if compliant with well-balanced program and repeat rules.

61 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 34. Juvenile Singles Free Skate: a. +1.0 bonus for each double Axel achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence. b. +1.0 bonus for one triple jump* achieved (under-rotated or full value), regardless of whether it is achieved as a solo jump, or in combination or sequence. c. Double Axels and triple jump* are eligible for bonus points only if compliant with well-balanced program and repeat rules. Remaining paragraphs will be re-numbered accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

435. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4220 (page 157, Rulebook) as follows:

NOVICE LADIES WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:00 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Maximum of six seven jump elements

Note: Test rules would be updated accordingly

Implementation date: Feb. 1, 2019

436. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4230 (page 159, Rulebook) as follows:

INTERMEDIATE WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:40 3:00 +/- 10 seconds

Implementation date: Feb. 1, 2019

437. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4230 (page 158, Rulebook) as follows:

4230 Intermediate Singles SPIN IN ONE Ladies: One spin with only one position POSITION • No change of foot • Minimum of five revolutions in position • May commence with a jump

Men: One camel spin with no change of position • No change of foot • Minimum of five revolutions in position • May commence with a jump

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

62 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 438. APPROVED – Singles Committee Amend rule 4220 (page 155, Rulebook) as follows:

4220 Novice Singles NOVICE MEN SHORT PROGRAM 2:30 maximum time Must contain the following six elements in any order SPIN IN ONE One camel spin or sit spin POSITION • With only one change of foot, which may be executed in the form of a step over or a jump • Minimum of five revolutions on each foot • Cannot be commenced with a jump

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

439. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7170 (D) (6) (page 239, Rulebook) to allow jumps of more than one revolution at the novice, intermediate and juvenile levels.

7170 Non-Permitted Elements, Features, Additional Features and Movements D. Free Skate – All Levels Except Senior, Junior and Collegiate 6. Jumps of more than one revolution at the novice, intermediate, juvenile, adult and masters levels

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

440. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7260 (page 248, Rulebook) to increase the majority age requirement for pre-juvenile from 12 to 13.

7260 Pre-Juvenile Synchronized Skating A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entries: None B. Requirements as of the preceding July 1: 8-16 skaters with the majority of the team under 12 13 years of age

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

441. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7530 (page 255, Rulebook) to reduce the open masters program time to 2 minutes.

OPEN MASTERS SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:00 2:30 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following five elements in any order BLOCK One block element CIRCLE One circle element INTERSECTION One intersection element LINE One line element WHEEL One wheel element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

63 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 442. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7520 (page 254, Rulebook) to reduce the open adult program time to 2 minutes.

OPEN ADULT SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:00 2:30 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following five elements in any order BLOCK One block element CIRCLE One circle element INTERSECTION One intersection element LINE One line element WHEEL One wheel element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

443. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7290 (page 251, Rulebook) to reduce the open collegiate program time to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

OPEN COLLEGIATE SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 3:00 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following six elements in any order BLOCK One block element CIRCLE One circle element CREATIVE One creative element INTERSECTION One intersection element LINE One line element WHEEL One wheel element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

444. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7230 (page 245, Rulebook) to reduce the intermediate program time to 3 minutes.

INTERMEDIATE SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:00 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following seven elements in any order CREATIVE OR One creative element or one combined element COMBINED INTERSECTION One intersection element + point of intersection Additional feature (point of intersection) is permitted and will be counted if executed correctly LINEAR One linear element – line NO HOLD One no hold element + step sequence Must be a block configuration PIVOTING One pivoting element – block ROTATING One rotating element – wheel or circle Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the traveling element TRAVELING One traveling element – wheel or circle Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the rotating element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

64 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 445. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7240 (page 246, Rulebook) to reduce the juvenile program time to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

JUVENILE SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 3:00 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following six elements in any order CREATIVE OR One creative element or one combined element COMBINED INTERSECTION One intersection element + point of intersection Teams may attempt any level intersection, but the highest level called will be Level 2 Additional features (point of intersection) may be attempted but no level will be awarded LINEAR One linear element – line PIVOTING One pivoting element - block Teams may attempt any level, but the highest level called will be Level 2 ROTATING One rotating element – wheel or circle Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the traveling element TRAVELING One traveling element – wheel or circle Teams may attempt any level, but the highest level called will be Level 2 Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the rotating element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

446. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7500 (page 252, Rulebook) to reduce the adult program time to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

ADULT SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 3:15 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following six elements in any order CREATIVE OR One creative element or one combined element COMBINED INTERSECTION One intersection element + point of intersection Additional feature (point of intersection) is permitted and will be counted if executed correctly LINEAR One linear element – line PIVOTING One pivoting element - block ROTATING One rotating element – wheel or circle Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the traveling element TRAVELING One traveling element – wheel or circle Teams may not repeat the same shape used in the rotating element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

447. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7510 (page 253, Rulebook) to reduce the masters program time to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

MASTERS SYNCHRONIZED WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 3:00 +/- 10 seconds Must contain the following six elements in any order BLOCK One block element CIRCLE One circle element CREATIVE One creative element INTERSECTION One intersection element LINE One line element WHEEL One wheel element

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

65 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 448. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 2942 and 2943 (page 137, Rulebook) as follows:

2940 Practice Ice – Synchronized Skating 2941 Official practice ice at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and synchronized skating sectional championships is to be conducted in 12, 10 or 8 minute segments. 2942 Teams entered in the following events are provided an 8 minute official practice ice segment: juvenile free skate, open juvenile free skate, pre-juvenile free skate, preliminary free skate, adult free skate, masters free skate, open collegiate free skate, open adult free skate and open masters free skate. 2943 Teams entered in the following events are provided a 10 minute official practice ice segment: senior short program, junior short program, novice free skate, and intermediate free skate., juvenile free skate, adult free skate, masters free skate and open collegiate free skate.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

449. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rules 1041(A)(4) and (B)(3) (page 98, Rulebook) as follows:

1041 The International Judging System (IJS) and 6.0 majority system will be used as follows: A. The IJS will be used: 4. At all synchronized sectional championships and the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships for the senior, junior, novice, intermediate, juvenile, collegiate, and adult and masters events. B. The 6.0 system will be used: 3. At synchronized sectional championships and the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships for preliminary, pre-juvenile, open juvenile, masters, open masters, open adult and open collegiate events.

Masters will have the same deductions and program components as adult events, and rules 7922 and 7923 will be updated accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

450. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7922 (page 257, Rulebook) as follows:

7922 Program Component Score – Synchronized Skating – IJS In addition to the technical score, the team’s whole performance is evaluated by five program components: A. For juvenile, the three components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Performance; and (3) Interpretation. B. For intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiate and adult, the five components will be: (1) Skating Skills; (2) Transitions; (3) Performance; (4) Composition; and (5) Interpretation of the Music. AC. Definitions and criteria for analyzing the program components Sub-paragraphs remain unchanged BD. Marks for Program Components Sub-paragraphs remain unchanged

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

66 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 451. APPROVED – Synchronized Skating Committee Amend rule 7923(A)(14)(a-b) (page 259, Rulebook) as follows:

7923 Deductions and Reductions – Synchronized Skating – IJS Reductions for synchronized skating are updated yearly and published on usfigureskating.org under the “Technical Info” link. Reductions for breaks, stumbles, falls and collisions in the required elements will be made by judges in the grade of execution. A. Deductions from the total score for each violation will be as follows: 14. Holds (novice*, intermediate, juvenile and adult): a. -1.0 -0.5 missing one hold per program b. -2.0 -1.0 missing two holds per program

*We are proposing to remove the deduction from novice, as we follow ISU advanced novice requirements for that level, and the ISU does not have a deduction for hold violations anymore. Should the ISU change advanced novice hold requirements at the 2018 ISU Congress, we will adopt the ISU changes domestically. Changes potentially being put forth at ISU Congress will encourage connected skating during synchronized skating programs.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

452. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee Add new section F to rule TPCR 4.01 (page 83, Rulebook) as follows:

TPCR 4.01 Technical controller qualifications F. If serving in a qualifying competition: 1. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year if serving in a singles event; 2. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year if serving in a pairs or ice dance event, except in extraordinary circumstances and subject to the approval of the Technical Panel Committee chair, the Competitions Committee chair and the Technical Group coordinator; 3. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year from the level in which the controller is serving, if serving in a synchronized skating event. 4. Active adult competitors who are certified by the Technical Panel Committee may serve in qualifying competitions that are not adult competitions. Re-letter remaining paragraphs accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

453. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee Amend rule TPCR 4.02 (F) (page 84, Rulebook) as follows

TPCR 4.02 Technical specialist and assistant technical specialist qualifications: F. If serving in a qualifying competition: 1. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year if serving in a singles event; 2. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year if serving in a pairs or ice dance event, except in extraordinary circumstances and subject to the approval of the Technical Panel Committee chair, the Competitions Committee chair and the Technical Group coordinator; 3. Must be retired as an active competitor for at least one year from the level in which the specialist is serving, if serving in a synchronized skating event. 4. Active adult competitors who are certified by the Technical Panel Committee may serve in qualifying competitions that are not adult competitions.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

67 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 454. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee Amend rule TPCR 4.03 (C) (page 84, Rulebook) as follows:

TPCR 4.03 Data operator qualifications: C. Must be retired as an active competitor if serving in a qualifying event. Active adult competitors, who are certified by the Technical Panel Committee, may serve in qualifying competitions that are not adult competitions.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

455. APPROVED – Technical Panel Committee Amend rule TPCR 4.04 (C) (pages 84-85, Rulebook) as follows:

TPCR 4.04 Video replay operator (for events using video replay) qualifications: C. Must be retired as an active competitor if serving in a qualifying event. Active adult competitors, who are certified by the Technical Panel Committee, may serve in qualifying competitions that are not adult competitions.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

COMPETITIONS TASK FORCE (ITEM 456)

456. APPROVED INCLUDING REFERRAL– Competitions Task Force Outline of this Request for Action: Each section contains a separate request for action, including rationale, implementation date, committee votes and financial impact of that section.

Section 1: The National Qualifying Series Section 2: The National High Performance Development Team and Team Camp Section 3: Advancement Through the Qualifying System Competitions a) Pairs and Ice Dance: NQS or Sectional Challenge to U.S. Final b) Singles: NQS or Regional Challenge to Sectional Final c) Pairs and Ice Dance: U.S. Final to U.S. Championships d) Sectional / U.S. Final to National High Performance Development Team Camp for Juvenile and Intermediate e) Sectional / U.S. Final to National High Performance Development Team Camp for Novice Section 4: Novice Singles Athletes Qualify to Compete at Junior at the U.S. Championships Section 5: A Minimum Technical Score for Senior Competitors at the U.S. Championships

456. SECTION 1: The National Qualifying Series

Amend the following rules that apply to competitions, to include the National Qualifying Series, as appropriate, and described below in the Rationale and Details: 1000, 1022, 1041, 2000, 2041, 2050, 2052, 2061, 2062, 2063, 2116, 2120, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2124, 2161, 2400, 2401, 2410, 2420, 2421, 2423, 2431, 2432, 2460, 2463, 2470, 2473 (new rule). See the end of the entire proposal for rule language.

Rationale and Details: A National Qualifying Series (NQS) would be created through linking together already existing nonqualifying competitions that fall between June 1 through Sept. 15 annually. (Flexibility to this timeline will be provided to the Competitions Committee to take into consideration the potential ISU changes affecting scores in any given year, or how weekends fall on the calendar.)

CLUBS & COMPETITIONS Any nonqualifying competition in the designated time period may apply to be included in the series. Competitions would be required to meet specific requirements, defined and documented annually in a handbook created by the Competitions Committee, approved by the Board of Directors, and posted online by Jan. 1. See the box below for details.

ATHLETES Athletes first enter the National Qualifying Series (NQS) with U.S. Figure Skating by section, paying a nominal entry fee. Then, they enter any official NQS event(s) of their choice, in any geographic location. Their Total Score (TS) at each competition is recorded through the U.S. Figure Skating Event Management System (EMS), with only their highest score officially counting. At the end of the NQS, the six singles athletes with the highest score, in each level, in each section, would receive an automatic advancement (treated as a “bye”) to their respective sectional event; the three pairs and ice dance teams with the highest score,

68 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action in each level, nationwide, would receive an automatic advancement to their respective U.S. Final event, held in conjunction with one of the three sectional singles events. (See advancement illustration in Section 3).

A National Qualifying Series, primarily during the months where students are out of school, puts the athlete, their family and their coach in the driver’s seat with respect to their training plan. It allows them to devise their own strategy to qualify, based on their own strengths, schedule and budget. For example, some athletes might prioritize fewer competitions closer to home, to minimize travel costs. Others might prioritize later events to have more time to improve and still others might prioritize numerous events to practice competing.

It allows athletes to compare themselves to a larger pool of skaters at their level, nationwide, developing a body of work. Scores and rankings will be posted as soon as possible following each event, both by section and nationwide, allowing athletes to track their progress and push themselves to meet markers and goals they define for themselves. All athletes will now have the opportunity to compete nationally, but fluidly, and without the high-stakes pressure of a “one-and-done” program.

All participating athletes will receive a certificate, a section ranking, a national ranking and various groupings, such as “Top 25th percentile”. This will provide them with an official score, in a national program, to bring to their school, satisfying the requirements to open opportunities that many schools only offer to student-athletes competing at a “national level.”

The events included will be the same as those offered in the current regional, sectional, national structure: • Singles: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior • Pairs: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior • Ice Dance: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior

DETAILS regarding CLUBS wishing to host NQS competitions: 1. The Competitions Committee will be required to create an official NQS Host Club Handbook, documenting the conduct, rules and procedures any competition wishing to host an official NQS event must follow. This document must then be approved by the Board of Directors, annually, no later than their fall meeting. 2. The handbook and application to host a NQS will be available by Dec. 1. 3. Clubs submit applications to host to the Competitions Committee by Feb. 1 4. NQS events will be determined by March 1. 5. NQS competitions are held between June 1 and Sept. 15, with exceptions being permitted by the Competitions Committee, based upon the potential for ISU rule changes and/or how weekends fall on the calendar on any given year. 6. Competitions will apply to host events by discipline. (There will be a separate NQS for singles, pairs and ice dance.)

Requirements regarding competitions, outlined in the NQS Host Club Handbook will include: 1. Conduct: NQS events must be conducted under official U.S. Figure Skating rules and offer combined Short Program + Free Skate competitions for applicable singles and pairs events, and Short Dance / Pattern Dance + Free Dance for applicable ice dance events, resulting in a final Total Score (TS). 2. The panel of officials must be approved by the appropriate U.S. Figure Skating committee. Competitions will submit their proposed officials with their applications to host, and their panel of officials for each NQS event at least 30 days prior to the start of their competition. 3. The official IJS system, with the latest released version of the software, must be used and results must be sent to U.S. Figure Skating via the EMS program for publication on Members Only.

DETAILS regarding ATHLETES wishing to participate in the NQS: 1. The Competitions Committee, in consultation with the appropriate discipline committees, will be required to create a NQS Athlete Handbook, which will serve as a standard competition announcement, documenting the official rules and procedures for athletes. This document will be submitted to the Board of Directors, for their approval, annually no later than Feb. 1 and published no later than March 15, in conjunction with the official list of NQS event.

Requirements regarding athletes, outlined in the NQS Athlete Handbook, will include: 1. Athletes must register for the NQS with U.S. Figure Skating within the designated published time frame. 2. Athletes must individually register for any NQS event they wish to enter, in any location, directly with that competition, by the entry deadline set by that competition. 3. Athletes’ section for NQS will be determined by the section of their home club at the time of registration, or their primary residence if an individual member. 4. Athletes may “skate-up” and enter a higher level than their test level in the NQS. However, in order to compete at the Regional Singles Challenge and/or the Sectional Singles Final, they must have passed the appropriate test by Sept. 1.

69 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 5. Athletes will receive an official section ranking, compared only among athletes in their own section, and also a national ranking, compared to all athletes of their level. 6. Athletes will receive official recognition from U.S. Figure Skating, including a certificate and various other awards, such as pins, as determined by the Competitions Committee. 7. Athletes earning an automatic advancement to the next level of competition in the qualifying system will be treated as “byes” currently are. They must officially enter the qualifying system by Sept. 1 but will be allowed to bypass the first level of competition (Regional Singles Challenge or Sectional Pairs/Dance Challenge). 8. Athletes receiving an automatic advancement may still elect to compete at their respective regional or sectional challenge, but their placement won’t be considered in advancement numbers. (i.e., if they place 2nd, the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th place skaters would advance).

The National Qualifying Series would be treated with the same prestige and standards that we currently give our regional (singles) and sectional (pairs / ice dance) championships. However, it will allow athletes more options in designing a training schedule that plays to their own strengths and puts more emphasis on the process rather than one specific event, opening the qualifying system up to more athletes. In addition, it would give the high performance team and International Committee more formal insight on how developing athletes are improving and performing over time; how they are reaching element and performance markers, and how they are building their body of work to be considered in assigning high performance development opportunities.

Official results will be posted on the Members Only website, usfsaonline.org, allowing access only to current members of U.S. Figure Skating.

Implementation date: May 2019

456. SECTION 2: The National High Performance Development Team and Team Camp

Create a new rule, 2490, to create the National High Performance Development Team Camp, as described in the Rationale and Details below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule language.

Rationale and Details: The next step in the proposed competitive pipeline is the creation of a National High Performance Development Team Camp (“Team Camp”), which would be held annually for 2-3 days immediately following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Skaters eligible for the Team Camp will be designated as members of the National High Performance Development Team for that qualifying season. The Team Camp would replace a competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships for most athletes at the juvenile through novice levels. The U.S. Figure Skating rules will include qualification for this program. Holding this program in parallel with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships ensures that the top officials and coaches are present. It also allows for the developing athletes to watch the senior practices and competition events, while allowing for the focus at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to be on junior and senior.

For more than 20 years, various committees have spent time addressing the competitive needs of our highest performing athletes at the juvenile and intermediate levels, with variations of a national championships evolving every four to five years, starting with the first “Juvenile / Intermediate Nationals” in 1991. As a championship at the juvenile and intermediate level grew to become a fixture of the qualifying system, regardless of its timing, location or size, many parents came to believe earning a national medal at these levels was a significant accomplishment that should be focused on. Unfortunately, this has been keeping very talented athletes from aiming higher – doing what it takes to achieve internationally, and at the junior and senior levels, instead. As the size and prestige of this event has grown over the years, so has the desire for athletes and parents to focus on earning that title.

While these athletes have great potential, a placement at a national championship this early in their career has not proven to be a consistent predictor of success. A young athlete earns a placement that carries a great deal of weight, creating a significant amount of pressure for a young child and their parents, with still many more years to go. Further, we have seen athletes hold back, spending multiple years at the juvenile through novice levels, with the goal of winning a medal at a national competition. This impedes their long-term progress, as they would benefit more from moving up through the system and competing at a higher level. While this wasn’t an issue a generation ago when the first Juvenile / Intermediate Championships occurred, it has become more apparent over the past 10-15 years, as parents’ perceptions have changed and more immediate success has been valued over long-term success.

A look at data over time shows that most ladies’ singles athletes stop competing within a few seasons of achieving the national level in intermediate, feeling that they have already had success, or they are burned out. For example, looking at the five-

70 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action year longevity of the intermediate ladies who qualified for the 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, only two, or 16%, competed in the 2018 qualifying season, while 33% were no longer members of U.S. Figure Skating. Men fared better with 30% still participating in the qualifying system. In 2013, in pairs, a total of 22 teams competed in intermediate and novice; five years, later, only four individual athletes and one team were competing in junior or senior pairs, for a total of 87% having left pairs skating. Of the intermediate dance competitors, five years later, one team and one individual athlete were competing in either junior or senior dance. The attrition also includes talented athletes who were solicited by foreign federations that are able see our national results and encourage specific athletes to compete for them, with the enticement of getting into international competitions sooner.

Winning a U.S. Championships medal at the juvenile through novice levels has not encouraged athletes to aspire and to stay focused on a path of doing what it takes to become a Team USA, junior or senior champion. The five-year longevity data from 2013-2018 is very similar to what was found between 2006 and 2011, with the U.S. Junior Championships model.

A National High Performance Development Team Camp, in lieu of a championship, is designed to identify, develop and promote talented, young athletes, provide them with support based on their own unique talents, strengths and weaknesses and accelerate their exposure to Team USA, international competitions and other high performance programs.

Athletes earn a spot (described below) through their placement at the sectional (singles) or U.S. Final (pairs and ice dance). These athletes also become members of the National High Performance Development Team for the competition season. The Team Camp will be a collaborative, competitive training program held at a rink in a city close to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It would begin with athletes watching the championship free skate or free dance in their discipline with a team leader. Programming would then focus on group and individual training, both on and off the ice, with athletes having the opportunity to experience training directly with their competitors for several days, creating a healthy competitive environment and the opportunity to develop a social network. They would learn from experts they may not otherwise have access to, about things they need for the future: the development of skating and jumping skills, artistic skills, sports science and mental training skills, with programming unique to their discipline. Sessions would be observed by high-level officials. In addition, the high performance team would have the benefit of establishing a support network around that athlete, their coach and parent, encouraging them to keep aspiring to excel at that next level and developing a connection with U.S. Figure Skating.

Programming would also be offered for parents and coaches. High performance parenting sessions would include discussions with the parents of former international medalists and information on how to support a talented athlete navigating their journey through the competitive figure skating world. Coaches would work with their own athletes, network with one another and with international officials, learning the most cutting-edge coaching information available.

The National High Performance Development Team Camp would culminate with the acceleration of athletes (primarily at the intermediate and novice levels) to Team USA: to international competitions, domestic high performance competitions and other high performance programs. The expectations at the world level have grown exponentially just in the past four years, and a U.S. weakness, especially in singles skating, is that our athletes are getting to the junior world scene later, and with less experience than their Russian and Asian competitors. The new pipeline will allow the International Committee and high performance team to better evaluate the body of work of an athlete, including performance and element markers from throughout the NQS, from sectional / U.S. Final results, and finally observing athletes together in a competitive training environment. This will allow for much more focused and effective decisions about how U.S. Figure Skating can support individual athletes in reaching their potential.

Athletes at the National High Performance Development Team Camp would have the potential to be selected for:  ISU competitions, including spring internationals, advanced novice and junior internationals, and Jr. Grand Prix events  ISU developmental seminars  The North American Challenge Skate, which will be coming back beginning in 2018  The National High Performance Development Challenge (currently U.S. Novice & Junior Challenge Skate)  Assignment to other high performance support and training programs, such as the Athlete High Performance Development Pool (AHPDP)

U.S. Figure Skating rules will address advancement to the National High Performance Development Camp and a brief description of the required content. The Athlete High Performance Department will be responsible for publishing a detailed handbook with the curriculum and content of the program upon the athlete’s qualification.

Over the past several seasons, U.S. Figure Skating has gained experience with running high-quality athlete training camps. These training programs have become extremely popular, and most fill very quickly, with programs such as “Jump on It!” selling

71 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action out within days of registration opening. Those programs would remain in place for athletes not qualifying for this program.

NATIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM CAMP OVERVIEW • A national team training camp, run by the Athlete High Performance Department for athletes, coaches and parents • Athletes earn a spot through their placement at the Sectional Singles Final, U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final • Immediately following the U.S. Championships, at a practice rink, for 2-3 days. • Features competitive group training model to identify, develop and promote athletes and coaches. • Topics to be covered include sports science, mental training and packaging. • Staffed by international officials and U.S. Figure Skating High Performance staff • Athletes receive training and international officials see the abilities and talent of up and coming athletes. • Selection for international competitions, ISU development seminars, high performance competitions and other opportunities will be based on performance at this camp • Families pay for their own travel expenses (hotel and airfare) • Cost of the camp and ticket for U.S. Championships is paid by U.S. Figure Skating for each athlete + one parent + one coach Athletes Coaches Parents Outcomes  Watch the championship  Networking with high- “High Performance Parent-  Officials and High FS/FD in their discipline level officials ing” Performance staff gain with a Team Leader  Collaboration and the  Seminars in-depth knowledge  Attend keynote with a sharing of ideas to  Mentoring about athletes and their former champion motivate and inspire one  Parent information about needs  On-ice and off-ice group another and their students how to support their  Identification and training  Work with their own athlete in their journey. selection of athletes for  Simulated competitions athletes  Networking with other various international to promote a competitive  Coaches seminars parents competitions and high spirit performance programs  Monitoring / working  Stronger communication with high level officials between international  Physical and mental officials, coaches, testing, training and athletes and parents analysis  Emphasis on training,  Development of a talent development support network with and long-term success/ other athletes and the potential vs. placements high performance team.  Stronger sense of  A NHPDT jacket! community and competitive spirit among athletes training together

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

SECTION 3a: Advancement Through the qualifying System Competitions / Pairs & Ice Dance to U.S. Final

APPROVED Motion to refer the following task under section 3a, 3b and 3e to the Competition Task Force to have a U.S. Novice Singles Final held in conjunction with an existing sectional.

Amend the following rules that apply to competitions to include the Sectional Dance and Sectional Pairs Challenge, the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final and the advancement through the system, as described in the Rationale & Details: 1022, 1041, 2052, 2062, 2120, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2410, 2444, 2470, 2473 (new rule), 2480. See the end of the entire proposal for rule language. These rule changes will reflect: a) The addition of a Sectional Challenge for pairs and ice dance, to be held in conjunction with a regional. b) The creation of a U.S. Pairs and Dance Final, to be held in conjunction with a sectional. c) The designation that five pairs and ice dance teams per level, per section advance to the U.S. Pairs / Dance Final. d) The designation that three pairs and ice dance teams, per level nationwide, advance directly to the U.S. Pairs / Dance Final. e) The adjustment of the names of qualifying competitions, to account for the new structure (see chart below)

Rationale & Details: It is important that pairs and ice dance athletes still have the experience of competing in a large head- to-head competition. The entry numbers in pairs and ice dance (81 and 88 total, in the 2018 qualifying season, in all levels combined, nationwide), are low enough that the only practical way to achieve this is by holding a competition on the national level. This portion of the proposal creates a “Sectional Pairs or Dance Challenge,” held in October, in conjunction with one of

72 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action the singles regionals, advancing to a “U.S. Final” held in November, in conjunction with a Sectional for singles.

Creating a national competition for pairs and ice dance, held in conjunction with one of the sectional championships, improves the business model of our sectional championships while simultaneously creating a new national competition for pairs and ice dance.

SUMMER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

National Singles OR Regional Singles Sectional Singles Qualifying Series Challenge Final

National Pairs Sectional Pairs Qualifying Series OR (Top 3 nationwide Challenge (Top 5 U.S. Pairs Final advance to final) per section advance)

National Dance Sectional Dance Qualifying Series OR Challenge (Top 3 nationwide (Top 5 per section U.S. Dance Final advance to final) advance)

“Regional, Sectional or U.S.” means the geographic location of the skaters in the event. The “Challenge or Final” designates how far a skater advances through the system.

NOTES and DETAILS on EVENTS:

1. The Sectional Pairs Challenge and Sectional Dance Challenge will be held in conjunction with one of the Regional Singles Challenge Events in that section. For example, the Eastern Sectional Dance Challenge could be held in conjunction with the South Atlantic Regional Singles Challenge. a. Teams placing in the top 5 at their Sectional Pair or Dance Challenge advance to the next level of competition. The fill-up rule will apply, allowing a maximum of 15 teams nationwide, to qualify from the Sectional Pairs Challenge to the U.S. Pairs Final. b. The “5-or-fewer” rule will NOT apply to juvenile through novice. All juvenile, intermediate and novice teams must compete to qualify to the next level. This rule would apply to junior and senior teams, allowing them to advance directly to the U.S. Final if they chose to. This ensures we aren’t changing the number of required competitions for pairs and ice dance. c. Clubs bidding for the regional events will be asked in the bid process whether they are only interested in singles, singles + pairs OR dance, or singles + pairs AND dance. The Competitions Committee would take this into consideration in placing events. d. Athletes competing in singles ho did not already qualify for their Sectional through the NQS may choose to compete in the region holding their pairs or ice dance event.

2. The U.S. Pairs Final and the U.S. Dance Final will each be held in conjunction with a different Sectional Singles Final. This will rotate annually across the sections. For example, in year 1, the U.S. Pairs Final might be held with the Eastern Sectional Singles Final and U.S. Dance Final in conjunction with the Midwestern Sectional Singles Final, then they would rotate. a. All teams competing in the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final will compete head-to-head, for an overall final placement, and that overall final placement will be what qualifies the team for the U.S. Championships or the National High Performance Development Team Camp. b. The titles awarded will be, for example, “U.S. Novice Pairs Final Champion.”

3. Multi-discipline skaters: In the 2018 season, 21 athletes (of 623) competed in more than one discipline at the Sectional Championships. The majority were pairs / singles, with the juvenile and intermediate levels being affected the most. a. Athletes qualifying for a Sectional Singles Final that is in a different location than their pairs or ice dance event may compete in the section of their pairs or ice dance event. (If scheduling permits, the section hosting the Pairs event could be held one week earlier or later, to allow athletes the choice of competing in their home section.) b. In the event an out-of-section skater places in the top four in juvenile through novice singles, the next athlete will also qualify for the National High Performance Development Team Camp.

73 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

456. SECTION 3b: Advancement Through the Qualifying System Competitions / Singles

Amend the appropriate competition rules, to make adjustments to the competitive pipeline that include the following: a) Designate that the top 6 athletes, per level, per section advance from the NQS to their Sectional Final b) The adjustment of the names of qualifying competitions, to account for the new structure (see chart above)

Rationale and details: See Section 1, National Qualifying Series

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

456. SECTION 3c: Advancement Through the Qualifying System / Pairs and Ice Dance to U.S. Figure Skating Championship

Amend Rule 2500 and add rule 2511, to reflect the changes below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule language. a) The top 12 junior pairs and ice dance teams from the U.S. Pairs or Dance Final advance to the U.S. Figure Skating Champs. b) The top 12 senior pairs and ice dance teams from the U.S. Pairs or Dance Final advance to the U.S. Figure Skating Champs.

Rationale: See Section 3a. This event is held in lieu of the previous sectional championships, where the top 4 per section advanced. All current bye rules will still apply, treating this event as the previous sectional.

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season.

456. SECTION 3d: Advancement Through the Qualifying System / Sectional or U.S. Final to NHPDTC for Juvenile & Intermediate

Amend Rule 2500, Add rules 2492 A-B and 2493 A-B to reflect the changes below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule change language. a) The top 4 singles athletes, from each Sectional Final, in juvenile and intermediate, advance to the National High Performance Development Team Camp instead of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. b) The top 9 pairs and ice dance teams, from the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final, respectively, advance to the National High Performance Development Team Camp.

Rationale: See section 2, proposing the creation of the NHPDTC.

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

456. SECTION 3e: Advancement Through the Qualifying System / Sectional or U.S. Final to NHPDTC for Novice

Amend rule 2500, add rules 2492 C and 2493 C to reflect the changes below. Amend rule 2500, add rules 2492 (A)-(B) and 2493 (A)-(B) to reflect the changes below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule change language. a) The top four singles athletes, from each Sectional Final, in novice, advance to the National High Performance Development Team Camp instead of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. b) The top nine pairs and ice dance teams, from the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final, respectively, advance to the National High Performance Development Team Camp.

Rationale: See Section 2, proposing the creation of the NHPDTC.

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

456. SECTION 4: Novice Singles Athletes Qualify to Compete at Junior at the U.S. Championships

Amend rule 2500, allow for the items below. Amend rule 2500, add rules 2492 (A)-(B) and 2493 (A)-(B) to reflect the changes below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule change language. a) The top two (2) athletes from each Sectional Final in novice singles will be invited to advance to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, in their respective junior singles event.

74 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action b) Allow athletes who qualify for the junior singles events at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, through this method, to compete without having passed the junior free skate test.

Rationale and Details: As presented in the chart on the previous page, this proposal accelerates the top two novice singles athletes from each section to junior.

Competitors would have approximately six weeks to make any necessary adjustments to their competitive programs. However, ISU changes beginning in the 2019 competitive season bring the novice and junior free skates much closer in line. The novice and junior men’s programs will be the same length, and the Singles Committee is working on adjustments to the novice ladies program as well.

This is designed to better prepare our top performing novice athletes for junior international competition by accelerating their experience at a higher-level competition. Historically, a few top novice athletes have been selected, based on their placement at U.S. Championships, to compete at a Junior Grand Prix event, with that event being their first junior competition. Accelerating these athletes to junior will create a very challenging competition experience. A look at the points earned in novice singles vs. junior singles events at the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, shows that many of the top novice athletes are competitive with their junior counterparts. This would also prepare athletes to make adjustments to programs to move between levels as many of our Team USA athletes do, moving between junior and senior internationally.

High-performing novice athletes will have the most opportunities of any level in the pipeline, as it is the crucial level where athletes make the adjustment of domestic competition to international competition. They will first compete, primarily for experience, at the junior event at U.S. Championships, then attend the National High Performance Development Camp.

Accelerating the experience of the novice transitioning to the junior level is the most important in ladies singles, as singles is an early specialization sport, with the top international competitors at the senior world level being as young as 15-17 years old. Our singles athletes have fewer years to advance through the pipeline than dance and pairs athletes. The combination of accelerating to junior and participating in the High Performance Development Camp will better prepare athletes to compete with top rivals such as competitors from Russia and Japan.

Rule changes regarding this new path for novice singles will include an adjustment to the test requirements for junior competition events to allow these specific novice athletes to compete in junior at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships without having passed their junior free skate test. In addition, should an athlete in this category choose to repeat novice domestically for an additional year, having competed at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in junior will not preclude them from doing that. (This is applicable primarily to very young male athletes.)

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

456. SECTION 5: A Minimum Technical Score for Senior Competitors at the U.S. Championships

Add a new rule, 2512, to establish a minimum technical score, as described below. See the end of the entire proposal for rule change language. a) Senior competitors who qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, through their top-four placement at the Sectional Singles Final or top 12 placement at the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final must also meet a minimum technical score, achieved at: any official NQS event, regional/sectional challenge, sectional/U.S. final event, or ISU competition within the same season. b) The minimum technical score is recommended by the appropriate discipline committee and Competitions Committee and approved by the Board of Directors annually.

Rationale: The senior level has the largest number of competitors due to a significant number of athletes receiving byes to the event. These byes are unlimited and added on to the historic 12 qualifiers, often doubling the number that would normally qualify and resulting in very long events, with significant gaps in the quality of the competitors. It is not uncommon for athletes to be 100 points out of medal contention.

Having very long, and unlimited senior events impacts the fan experience, with championship free skate events regularly spanning more than four hours. Fans often do not have the patience to see the entire event, leaving prior to the last warm-up groups.

Competing athletes are also affected, as an increase in warm-up groups reduces the time they have on the competition surface.

75 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action Setting a minimum technical score will ease this situation, while encouraging athletes to reach higher, and strive to meet that minimum score if they wish to qualify for the most prestigious championship hosted by U.S. Figure Skating. In many years, all senior pair and dance teams are able to qualify simply because there are not enough competitors, and it is significantly easier for singles competitors to qualify through sectionals as a senior than junior, due to the large number of byes.

Using a minimum technical score vs. reducing the number of qualifiers empowers athletes to set their goals, know what is expected of them and have the opportunity to rise to the challenge. The ISU set this precedent many years ago, with minimum scores required to compete in their championship events.

Implementation date: 2019-20 competitive season

The following are the proposed amendments and additions to the Rules that Apply to All Competitions. Several rules are affected by multiple sections in the request for action. The rule numbers affected are noted in each item throughout the rationale.

Further, references to new competitions and programs, including the Regional Singles Challenge, Sectional Pairs Challenge, Sectional Dance Challenge, Sectional Singles Final, U.S. Dance Final, U.S. Pairs Final, National Qualifying Series and National High Performance Development Team Camp, will be corrected as necessary, throughout the rulebook, under housekeeping. Any amendments to the proposals, as described in Sections 1-5, will be adjusted in the rules, by the Rules Committee, in the publication of the rulebook.

All changes impacting the qualifying competition structure will be implemented for the 2019-20 competitive season.

1000 Competition Season The competition season begins on July 1 of each year. Technical requirements for all levels take effect on that date. A. Competitions held after the U.S. Championships (and through June 30) may specify either the just concluding or the new (upcoming commencing July 1) requirements. B. Changes to requirements occurring after the Governing Council will be posted on the website in Technical Notifications. C. The National Qualifying Series will begin on or around June 1, as published in the current year NQS handbook, and will use new requirements.

1022 The following events for which entries are controlled by U.S. Figure Skating are defined as qualifying competitions: A. U.S. Figure Skating Championships B. U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships C. U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships D. U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships E. National Qualifying Series F. Regional Figure Skating Championships G. Sectional Figure Skating Championships H. U.S. Pairs Final I. U.S. Dance Final J. Synchronized Sectional Skating Championships K. Adult Sectional Figure Skating Championships

2000 Qualifying Competitions – Sanctions A. Sectional and regional championships require a sanction from the appropriate sectional vice chair of the Competitions Committee. B. The National Qualifying Series requires a sanction from the Competitions Committee. Refer to the National Qualifying Series Host Club Handbook posted on usfigureskating.org. C. Sanctions for any qualifying competition, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors, will be issued only to full member clubs in good standing or to interclub associations listed in the current directory. Entries are limited to current members of U.S. Figure Skating who otherwise meet the requirements as outlined in the rules. D. See rules 1100–1130 for additional sanction information.

2040 Qualifying Competitions – Expenses and Reports 2041 The host club shall will meet the expenses of any sanctioned competition such as advertising, programs, prizes, expenses of officials and all other expenses as specified in the standard contract. The expense of U.S. Figure Skating officials, technicians or others whose attendance at regional, National Qualifying Series, or sectional championships is individually appointed by U.S. Figure Skating shall will be assumed by U.S. Figure Skating. 76 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 2050 Qualifying Competitions – Events 2051 The national, sectional, National Qualifying Series, and regional championships shall will be held in accordance with the general rules and regulations for all competitions, together with the rules specific to those competitions. A. The National Qualifying Series Club Host Handbook will document the conduct, rules and procedures required of any competition wishing to host an official National Qualifying Series event. This document will be submitted by the Competitions Committee to the Board of Directors for their approval no later than their annual fall meeting. 2052 Qualifying competitions shall will consist of the following events: U.S. Figure Skating Championships U.S. Pairs Final & U.S. Dance Final Sectional Pairs Challenge & Sectional Dance Challenge Sectional Singles Final Regional Singles Challenge National Qualifying Series Ladies V V V V Senior Men V V V V (Championship) Pairs V V V V Dance V V V V Ladies V V V V Men V V V V Junior Pairs V V V V Dance V V V V Ladies V V V V Men V V V V Novice Pairs V V V V Dance V V V V Ladies V V V V Men V V V V Intermediate Pairs V V V V Dance V V V V Girls V V V V Boys V V V V Juvenile Pairs V V V V Dance V V V V

2061 The rules for qualifying competitions shall will be those in this rulebook unless stated otherwise in the announcement. The announcement and entry form for: A. The U.S. Figure Skating Championships must be approved by the chair of the Competitions Committee; B. The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships must be approved by the national vice chair for synchronized skating competitions; C. The sectional, National Qualifying Series, and regional championships must be approved by the appropriate sectional vice chairs of the Competitions Committee; D. Synchronized skating sectional championships must be approved by both the appropriate sectional vice chair and the national vice chair for synchronized skating competitions.

77 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 2062 The announcements must be made available as follows: Competition Announcement Made Available By National Qualifying Series March 15 U.S. Collegiate Championships May 15 Regional Championships Singles Challenge July 15 Sectional Pair and Dance Challenge July 15 Sectional Championships Singles Final July 15 U.S. Pairs Final July 15 U.S. Dance Final July 15 U.S. Championships By the conclusion of sectional championships 2063 The announcements of the National Qualifying Series and regional championship shall will also contain the date, time and location of qualifying rounds to be held if required. Qualifying rounds may be held no earlier than one week prior to the regional championships at the same rink or rinks at other locations, or as part of the regional championships. 2116 A judge, referee or accountant assigned to a national, sectional, National Qualifying Series, or regional championship may not skate as a competitor in any event of said championship except the nonqualifying adult events. 2120 Qualifying Competitions - IJS Officials - All Skating Disciplines The following officials certified to function in the IJS shall will be recommended to officiate at U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competitions: B. Judges 1. Either an odd or even number of judges may be used in events conducted under the IJS, but in any event, no fewer than five judges should comprise the panel. a. U.S. Championships: Maximum of nine judges certified to judge at the national level b. U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final: Maximum of seven judges certified to judge at the sectional level or above c. Sectional Pairs Challenge and Sectional Dance Challenge: Maximum of seven judges certified to judge at the sectional level or above d. Sectional Championships Singles Final: Maximum of seven judges certified to judge at the sectional level or above e. Regional Championships Singles Challenge: Maximum of seven judges certified to judge at the regional level or above f. National Qualifying Series: Maximum of seven judges, to be approved by the appropriate committee, in accordance with the National Qualifying Series Handbook. 2130 Qualifying Competitions - Selection of Officials 2131 Levels of Referees and Accountants for Qualifying Competitions Competition Referee Assistant Referees Dance Referees Accountant Assistant Accountants U.S. Figure Skating National National National National National Championships ISU championship ISU championship singles/pairs judge* dance judge**

U.S. Pairs Final & National National National National National U.S. Dance Final Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Regional Sectional Singles National National National National National Final Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Championships N/A Regional

Sectional Pairs National National National National National Challenge & Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Dance Regional Regional Regional Challenge Regional Singles National National N/A National National Challenge Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Championships Regional Regional Regional

78 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action National Qualifying In accordance In accordance with In accordance In accordance In accordance Series with the NQS the NQS Handbook with the NQS with the NQS with the NQS Handbook Handbook Handbook Handbook *Must also be an ISU championship singles/pairs referee, an international singles/pairs referee or a candidate for international singles/pairs referee (see rule SCR 3.05) **Must also be an ISU championship dance referee, an international dance referee or a candidate for international dance referee (see rule SCR 3.05)

2132 Levels and Numbers of Judges for Qualifying Competitions Competition Judge – Judge – Judge – Number of judges on Singles/Pairs (S/P) Dance Events Synchronized panel in 6.0 system Events (SYS) Events (not IJS) U.S. Figure Skating National S/P National Dance N/A N/A Championships Sectional Singles Final National S/P National Dance N/A N/A Championships Sectional S/P Sectional Dance Novice Sectional Dance* *Novice and lower events only N/A U.S. Pairs Final & U.S. National S/P National Dance N/A N/A Dance Final Sectional S/P Sectional Dance Novice Sectional Dance* *Novice and lower events only Sectional Pairs National S/P National Dance N/A N/A Challenge & Sectional Sectional S/P Sectional Dance Dance Challenge Regional S/P Novice Sectional Dance* *Novice and lower events only Regional Singles National S/P N/A N/A N/A Challenge Sectional S/P Championships Regional S/P National Qualifying In accordance with In accordance with the NQS N/A N/A Series the NQS Handbook Handbook

2133 Levels of Technical Panel Officials for Competitions Competition TC/TS – Singles TC/TS – TC/TS – Dance TC/TS – Data Operators (S) Events Pairs (P) Events (D) Events Synchronized (SYS) Events U.S. Figure Skating National (S) National (P) National (D) N/A National (S/P/D) Championships Sectional Singles Final National (S) National (P) National (D) N/A National (S/P/D) Championships Sectional (S) Sectional (P) Sectional (D) Sectional (S/P/D)

U.S. Pairs Final & U.S. N/A National (P) National (D) N/A National (S/P/D Dance Final Sectional (P) Sectional (D) Sectional (S/P/D)

Sectional Pairs N/A National (P) National (D) N/A National (S/P/D Challenge & Sectional Sectional (P) Sectional (D) Sectional (S/P/D) Dance Challenge Regional (S/P/D) Regional Singles National (S) N/A N/A N/A National (S/P/D) Challenge Sectional (S) Sectional (S/P/D Championships Regional (S) Regional (S/P/D) National Qualifying In accordance In accordance In accordance N/A In accordance Series with the NQS with the NQS with the NQS with the NQS Handbook Handbook Handbook Handbook

2134 Foreign/Guest Officials A guest judge/referee or a guest technical panel official shall will be eligible to serve on one or more events of a national, sectional, National Qualifying Series, or regional championship upon satisfying the following qualifications and consent procedures: 79 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action A. A guest judge/referee must be an eligible person and recognized as a qualified judge/referee of their ISU member association. The judge/referee need not be a U.S. Figure Skating member nor a citizen of the United States; and 1. The guest judge/referee may be selected upon meeting the qualifications as set forth and with the unanimous consent of the president, the Competitions Committee chair and the Judges Committee chair. B. A guest technical panel official must be either on the current ISU list of technical officials, ISU certified or certified as a technical official by a member federation of the ISU. The guest technical panel official need not be a U.S. Figure Skating member nor a citizen of the United States; and 1. The guest technical panel member may be selected upon meeting the qualifications as set forth and with the unanimous consent of the Competitions Committee chair and the Technical Panel Committee chair. 2161 Trial judges who have been approved in accordance with rule section JR 18.00 and who have not been assigned as an official of the competition may be charged reasonable fees by the host organization to cover administrative costs. A. Such administrative fees may not exceed $30 total for a sectional, regional, National Qualifying Series, or nonqualifying competition approved for trial judging.

2210 Eligibility and Membership Requirements – Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance 2211 The U.S., sectional, National Qualifying Series, and regional championships are only open to eligible persons who are citizens of the United States, or non-U.S. citizens who have complied with the provisions of rule section 2240.

2400 Qualifying Competitions – Entries 2401 Entry for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating for qualifying competitions must be submitted to U.S. Figure Skating headquarters by the closing date for entries using the online registration method. No paper entries are accepted. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Deadline Discipline/Competition (closing date for entries) See NQS Handbook National Qualifying Series singles/pairs/dance June 15 U.S. Collegiate Championships Sept. 1 Qualifying regional/sectional singles/pairs/dance Oct. 1 Qualifying sectional synchronized skating Feb. 1 Adult sectional qualifying events Feb. 1 U.S. Adult Championships Note: Deadline for meeting test requirements is at the “closing date for entries”. A. The online registration is accessed using the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only website (usfsaonline.org). No Sunday or legal holiday “following business day” practice will be applied. B. All skaters/teams entries must include the appropriate entry fee and an administration fee. Once entries have closed, entry fees are only refundable if the competition is not held. Administration fees are not refundable. 1. The entry fees for all regional, National Qualifying Series, sectional, synchronized sectional and adult sectional championships, the U.S. Collegiate Championships and the U.S. Adult Championships are determined by the chair of the Competitions Committee, in consultation with the sectional vice chairs, and approved by the Board of Directors. No entry fee will be charged for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. a. The entry fees for the National Qualifying Series will be a fee to enter the series, as a whole. Entry fees for individual events will be set by and paid directly to host competitions. C – E remain unchanged.) F. The National Qualifying Series Athlete Handbook will document the official rules and procedures for athletes. This document will be submitted to the Board of Directors, for their approval, annually no later than Feb. 1 and published no later than March 15, in conjunction with the official list of National Qualifying Series events. 1. The National Qualifying Series Athlete Handbook will be posted on usfigureskating.org

2410 Determining a skater’s/team’s competitive region A. Singles skaters not also entering a partnered event must compete at the National Qualifying Series or regional championship held in the region in which their home club is located. B. All pair and ice dance couples bypass the regional championships and go directly to the sectional championships. Pair and ice dance teams begin their season at the National Qualifying Series or Sectional Pairs or Dance Challenge. Teams with different home clubs may choose to compete in the sectional championships of either partner’s home club. 1. Skaters entering a singles event in addition to a partnered event must enter a National Qualifying Series or regional championship of either their home club region or the home club region of their partner, within the section they have chosen for the partnered event. 2. In the event that a skater is entering a partnered event, in addition to a singles event, and a partnered event is being

80 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action held in conjunction with a different regional or sectional, said skater may also choose to enter the regional or sectional where the concurrent partnered event it being held. (Sectional Pairs / Dance Challenge events will be held in conjunction with one Regional Singles Challenge event per section, and the U.S. Pairs and Dance Final will be held in conjunction with one of the Sectional Singles Final events) C. Individual members, if residing in the United States, must enter the National Qualifying Series or championship of the section or region in which their legal residence is located. If residing outside the United States, they must enter the championship held in the section or region whose boundary is nearest to the city of their legal residence. 2420 Test Qualifications - Regionals/Sectionals/National Qualifying Series/Nationals 2421 Test qualifications as of the date for the closing of entries for regional championships shall will determine eligibility for all succeeding qualifying competitions (sectional, national) during the same skating year. For the National Qualifying Series, athletes may “skate-up” and enter a higher level than their test level in the series; however, in order to compete and the Regional Singles Challenge and/or the Sectionals Singles Final, they must have passed the appropriate test. A. Singles skaters who qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in a junior event, under rule 2510 (B), may “skate-up” and are not required to pass their junior free skate test. 2422 Provisional entries based on an entrant passing a test after a closing date will not be accepted. 2423 Competitors who pass a free skate test, a pair test, or a dance test after the closing date for entries, at a level higher than the tests specified for entry in that level’s test requirements, will be disqualified from that season’s qualifying competitions. A. However, competitors entered in the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships who pass a test after the closing date for entries for that competition, at a level higher than the tests specified for entry in that level’s test requirements, will still be allowed to compete in the level at which they entered. 2430 Previous Winners – Regionals/Sectionals/National Qualifying Series/Nationals/Adults 2431 Winners of intermediate and juvenile (singles, pairs and ice dance) events at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships are not eligible to compete again at the same level. Winners of junior and novice singles events at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships may compete at the same level the following season; however, if they choose to do so, they must bypass their rRegionals Singles Challenge and begin competing at their sSectional Singles Final championship. Prior year (singles) winners moving up one or more levels must start at a regional championship. Winners of junior and novice pairs and ice dance events at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships may compete at the same level the following season, beginning at their sectional championship U.S. Final. Either partner of a pair or ice dance team may re-enter the same level with a different partner, if otherwise eligible. 2432 Previous winners of juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior or senior events at the National Qualifying Series or regional/sectional challenge championships, or juvenile, intermediate, novice or junior events at sectional/U.S. Final championships must compete at a regional/sectional challenge championship again to qualify for the sectional/U.S. Final championships, unless otherwise qualified under rule 2471. 2460 Qualifying Rounds and Seeding – Regional Championships/National Qualifying Series 2461 Event Parameters: A. When there are 24 or fewer entries in any event at a National Qualifying Series or regional championship, qualifying rounds will not be held. Competitors proceed directly to the championship round. B. When there are more than 24 entries in any event at a National Qualifying Series or regional championship, qualifying rounds will be held. Competitors will be divided into groups in accordance with rule 2466. 1. The chief referee, with the approval of the chair of the Competitions Committee, has the authority to adjust group sizes to meet the logistical needs of any event(s) at a regional competition. Any modifications will be balanced in such a way as to ensure fairness to all skaters in the event. Notification procedures as outlined in rule 2465 will be followed. C. Not more than 28 entries in any event shall will be permitted to enter the final round of a National Qualifying Series or regional championship, except as provided in rule 2461 (B)(1) or in the case of ties. 2462 As soon as possible after the closing date for entries, the chief referee will establish the qualifying groups for those events with more than 24 competitors and a tentative schedule of competition and practice ice times. 2463 Competitors in qualifying rounds will be seeded from the previous year’s qualifying competition final placements for the comparable event. Qualifying round results will not be used. Zigzag seeding will be used as follows: A. By final placement in the event of the same level first at U.S. Figure Skating Championships (applies to junior and senior events only), then sectionals, then regionals, then the National Qualifying Series (qualifying round placements will not be used); B. For intermediate, novice, junior and senior, by final placement in the event of the next lower level first at U.S. Figure Skating Championships, then sectionals, then regionals, then the National Qualifying Series (qualifying round placements will not be used); C. For intermediate, novice and junior, by final placement in the event of the next lower level first at sectionals, then regionals, then the National Qualifying Series (qualifying round placements will not be used); D. By random assignment or draw among those having no previous placement in the event of the same level;

81 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action E. By random assignment or draw among those having no previous placement in the event of the next lower level and for those moving up more than one competition level, regardless of previous placement (i.e. all remaining competitors).

Rules 2470-2482 below replace the current rules in these sections, adding the qualification for the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final (rule 2473 and 2474) in addition to the National Qualifying Series as a qualifying option.

2470 Qualifying for the Sectional Singles Final, U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final 2471 Singles competitors qualify for the Sectional Singles Final by: A. Placing in the top six of athletes in their section, in their level, at the National Qualifying Series; B. Placing in the top four at a regional singles challenge; C. For junior or senior events, any Team USA skater, defined in ICR 3.04, who has been assigned to an international competition, and competes in that event; regardless of whether it conflicts with their regional challenge; D. Having four or fewer entries in their event at a regional singles challenge or having 12 or fewer entries in their event in all regional championships within their section; E. Having won the U.S. Championships at the junior level in the previous season, if competing at the junior level this season; F. Having won the sectional singles final at the senior level the previous season; G. Competitors qualifying under (A) or (C) have the choice to compete at their Regional Singles Challenge but do not lose their bye to the Sectional Singles Final, regardless of placement, nor displace a skater who would have placed in the top four at the Regional Singles Challenge if said skater had not competed. 2472 Four/12 or Fewer Rule: Singles competitors at a regional challenge may progress directly to their sectional final if, at the closing date for entries, there are four or fewer competitors in their event within their region or 12 or fewer competitors in their event within all regions in their section combined. The Competitions Committee chair may also invoke this rule after the closing date for entries if international byes and/or withdrawals reduce an event to four or fewer competitors. A. Fill-Up Rule: Additional competitors from the same event in other regions of the same section will be permitted to enter in order to bring the number of competitors qualifying through the regional challenge events up to a maximum of 12 (or more, if ties make it necessary). These additional competitors will be selected in the order of their placement. Should this result in two or more competitors qualifying for one additional place, all will be included, even if this causes the total number of competitors in the event to exceed 12, qualifying through the regional challenge events. 2473 Pairs and Dance competitors qualify for the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final by: A. Placing in the top three, of all teams nationwide, in their level, at the National Qualifying Series; B. Placing in the top five at a sectional pairs or sectional dance challenge; C. For junior or senior events, any Team USA team, defined in ICR 3.04, that has been assigned to an international competition, and competes in that event; regardless of whether it conflicts with their sectional challenge; D. Having five or fewer entries in their event at a sectional pairs or dance challenge, or having 15 or fewer entries in all their events, nationwide; E. Having won the U.S. Championships at the junior level in the previous season, if competing at the junior level this season; F. Having won the U.S. Pairs or Dance Final at the senior level the previous season; G. Competitors qualifying under (A) or (C) have the choice to compete at their sectional pairs or dance challenge but do not lose their bye to the U.S. Pairs or Dance Final, regardless of placement, nor displace a team who might place in the top five if said team was not entered. 2474 Five/15 or Fewer Rule: Pairs and ice dance competitors at a sectional challenge, in the junior or senior events only, may progress directly to the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final if, at the closing date for entries, there are five or fewer competitors in their event within their section or 15 or fewer competitors in their event nationwide. The Competitions Committee chair may also invoke this rule after the closing date for entries if international byes and/or withdrawals reduce an event to five or fewer competitors. Competitors in the juvenile through novice events must compete at their sectional challenge as long as there are two or more competitors, if they did not qualify through rule 2473 (A). A. Fill-up Rule: Additional competitors from the same event in other sections will be permitted to enter in order to bring the number of competitors qualifying through the sectional challenge events up to a maximum of 15 (or more, if ties make it necessary). These additional competitors will be selected in the order of their placement. Should this result in two or more competitors qualifying for one additional place, all will be included, even if this causes the total number of competitors in the event to exceed 15 qualifying through the sectional challenge events. 2480 Alternates to the Sectional Singles Final and U.S. Pairs and Dance Final 2481 Singles skaters placing fifth and sixth in their regional challenge in each of the senior, junior, novice, intermediate and juvenile events will be designated as first and second alternates for their region in their section to the Sectional Singles Final. All alternates will be provided with an application to file with the next competition. These skaters should continue to train and be prepared should they become eligible to compete.

82 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 2482 Pairs or ice dance teams placing sixth and seventh in their sectional pairs or dance challenge in each of the senior, junior, novice, intermediate and juvenile events will be designated as first and second alternates for their section to the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final. All alternates will be provided with an application to file with the next competition. These teams should continue to train and be prepared should they become eligible to compete. 24823 Alternates may be selected up to 24 hours before the start of the affected skater’s first competitive event. 24834 Notice to alternates or, if they cannot be reached, to their coach or club president must be by email or phone call, followed by an email response. Response is required within 12 hours of receipt of the notice, or the next alternate will be contacted.

Rule 2490 is a new rule, adding qualification for the National High Performance Development Team Camp

2490 Qualifying for the National High Performance Development Team Camp 2491 The National High Performance Development Team Camp (NHPDTC) is a program held by the U.S. Figure Skating Athlete High Performance Department, in close proximity to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The NHPDTC will provide participating athletes with training tools to prepare them for Team USA, in addition to potential assignment to ISU competitions, seminars and U.S. Figure Skating high performance events and programs. A. The High Performance Department will publish an athlete handbook, describing the curriculum and advancement potential to qualifying competitors at the Sectional Singles, U.S. Pairs and U.S. Dance Final. 2492 Singles competitors will qualify for the National High Performance Development Team Camp by: A. Placing in the top four in juvenile girls or boys at their sectional singles final; B. Placing in the top four in intermediate ladies or men at their sectional singles final; C. Placing in the top four in novice ladies or novice men at their sectional singles final; D. In the event that a competitor places in the top four, who is competing outside of his or her home section, due to also competing in the U.S. Pairs or U.S. Dance Final, which is held in conjunction with a different sectional, the next highest competitor in said section will also qualify. 2493 Pairs and dance competitors will qualify for the National High Performance Development Team Camp by: A. Placing in the top nine in juvenile pairs or dance at their U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final; B. Placing in the top nine in intermediate pairs or dance at their U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final; C. Placing in the top nine in novice pairs or dance at their U.S. Pairs or U.S. Dance Final; D. In the event that a team qualifying under A-C splits up prior to the NHPDTC, the individual partners may attend.

Rule section 2500 replaces the current rule section 2500 by removing juvenile through novice, breaking qualification down by event and adding the U.S. Pairs Final and U.S. Dance Final as qualifying events. Rule 2512 is a new rule addressing a minimum technical score.

2500 Qualifying for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships 2510 Singles competitors qualify for the following U.S. Figure Skating Championships events by: A. Junior: Placing in the top 4 in junior at their respective Sectional Singles Final; B. Junior: Placing in the top 2 in novice at their respective Sectional Singles Final; C. Junior: Being awarded a bye per rules 2514-2519; D. Senior: Placing in the top 4 in senior at their respective Sectional Singles Final; E. Senior: Being awarded at bye, per rules 2514-2519. 2511 Pairs and dance competitors qualify for the following U.S. Figure Skating Championships events by: A. Junior: Placing in the top 12 in junior at the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final; B. Junior: Being awarded a bye per rules 2514-2519; C. Senior: Placing in the top 12 in senior at the U.S. Pairs Final or U.S. Dance Final; D. Senior: Being awarded a bye, per rules 2514-2519. 2512 Minimum Technical Score: Competitors who qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships,through 2510 (D) or 2511 (C) must also have met a minimum technical score (TES) at one of the following competitions, in the same season: Any National Qualifying Series event, the Regional Singles Challenge or Sectional Singles Final, or any ISU competition. A. The minimum technical score will be determined annually. It is recommended by the appropriate discipline committee and must be approved by the Board of Directors by Sept. 1. 2513 Fill-up Rule: There will be no fill-ups to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. 2514 – 2517 NO CHANGES 2518 A junior competitor who earns a berth in either the Grand Prix Final or the Junior Grand Prix Final will receive a bye to the current U.S. Figure Skating Championships only in the discipline in which they have earned the berth. A. In the case of a junior event, the number of competitors qualifying to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships would be four from each sectional singles challenge or 12 from the U.S. Pairs and U.S. Dance Final, plus the competitor(s)

83 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action who earned a berth in the Grand Prix Final and the Junior Grand Prix Final. 2519 A senior or junior competitor who has received a bye according to rules 2515, 2517 or 2518 may elect to compete at their respective regional/sectional challenge or sectional/U.S. final. Regardless of their final placement at such challenge/final, the competitor’s bye to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships remains unaffected. At such challenge/final the top four (singles) or 12 (pairs or dance) places plus the byed competitor will advance to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. 2520 Alternates to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the junior events: A. Singles skaters placing fifth and sixth in junior in their sectional challenge will be designated as first and second alternate for their section to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. B. Singles skaters placing third and fourth in novice in their sectional challenge will be designated as first and second alternate for their section to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. C. Pairs and dance teams placing 13th and 14th in the U.S. Pairs and U.S. Dance Final will be designated as first and second alternate to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. D. These skaters should continue to train and be prepared should they become eligible to compete. 2521 Alternates may be selected up to 24 hours before the start of the affected skater’s first competitive event. 2522 Notice to alternates or, if they cannot be reached, to their coach or club president must be by email or phone call, followed by an email response. Response is required within 12 hours of receipt of the notice, or the next alternate will be contacted. 2523 Alternates will not be designated to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the senior events.

457. APPROVED – Competitions Committee – New Amend rule 1071(B)(4) and (a) (page 101, Rulebook) as follows:

1071 IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines Computer placements utilizing the currently approved software program (rule 1232) are regarded and used as the official result. Subparagraphs 1071 (A) and (B) attempt to explain how this software calculates results. U.S. Figure Skating reserves the right to incorporate revisions or clarifications made by the ISU at any time after the revision or clarification is issued. B. Total program component score for each segment 4. The panel’s trimmed mean (or simple mean) score for each program component is rounded to two decimal places and then multiplied by the individual program component factor. The factored results are rounded to two decimal places and then multiplied by the general component factor. The factored results are rounded to two decimal places and added. The sum is the skater’s/team’s total program component score for the segment (PCS). a. The current program component and general component factors are included in the IJS Factor Tables posted on the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only website at usfsaonline.org, under the “Accounting Central” link.

Implementation date: May 7, 2018

458. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Technical Panel Committee – New Delete rule TPCR 6.01 from “Inactive Status” section and add new rules TPCR 5.10-5.13 (page 85, Rulebook) to clarify the requirements needed for appointment renewal.

TPCR 5.10 Requirements for Technical Panel Officials TPCR 5.11 All technical panel officials must meet minimum education and event requirements as established by the Technical Panel Committee. TPCR 5.12 Technical panel officials unable to meet the requirements of rule TPCR 5.11 will be deemed to have resigned their appointment(s) as a technical panel official. That official may apply for a waiver of compliance for good and sufficient reasons to the chair of the Technical Panel Committee or to the appropriate sectional vice chair. TPCR 5.13 Any technical panel official whose appointment is resigned for failure to meet the requirements in TPCR 5.11 must attend and pass a recertification test at a National Technical Panel Seminar or a continuing education school approved by the chair to be reappointed.

TPCR 6.00 Inactive Status TPCR 6.01 A technical panel official who has not met the minimum activity requirements established by the Technical Panel Committee will be deemed to have resigned their appointment(s) as a technical panel official and will be removed from the list of technical panel officials accordingly. TPCR 6.012 Inactive status for a one-year period may be granted by the appropriate sectional vice chair for the Technical Panel Committee upon written request by a technical panel official. Such inactive status may be extended for one year, if requested, but inactive status may not exceed two years. TPCR 6.023 During the period of inactive status a technical panel official will remain on file at U.S. Figure Skating headquarters

84 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action as an inactive technical panel official and will receive all communications directed to technical panel officials. A technical panel official is not eligible to serve as a technical panel official at competitions while registered with inactive status. TPCR 6.034 Upon written request of an inactive technical panel official for reinstatement to active status, an official must attend and pass a test at a National Technical Panel Seminar or a continuing education school approved by the chair for reinstatement purposes. TPCR 6.045 If an inactive technical panel official does not request reinstatement to active status by the conclusion of the two-year period, said official will be deemed to have resigned their appointment(s) as a technical panel official and will be removed from the list of technical panel officials accordingly.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

The amendment referred the following proposal back to the Technical Panel Committee: TPCR 5.XX Renewal of appointments is not automatic. Any technical panel official whose appointment is not renewed by decision of the Technical Panel Committee must be notified of the decision by the Technical Panel Committee and will have 30 days to respond. If, following the 30 days and any response, the decision not to renew the appointment stands, the appointment will be marked as resigned accordingly.

459. APPROVED – Tests Committee – New Amend rule TR 4.01 (D) (page 262, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 4.00 Qualification to Apply for Test Credit from IJS Protocol (effective Nov. 1, 2017) TR 4.01 In lieu of taking a free skate, pair or partnered free dance test at the juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior or senior levels, or an adult gold free skate test, at a test session, candidates may elect to submit their protocol from a U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned nonqualifying competition conducted under the IJS, where they have met the minimum passing scores as defined in rule TR 4.02. Skaters must have met the prerequisites for the test by the date of the competition and must have competed in a free skate event at the level they are wishing to pass (i.e. any skater who wishes to pass the juvenile free skate test at a competition must compete and earn the minimum score in a juvenile/open juvenile free skate event). D. Candidates have one year from the time they achieved the requirements at a competition to submit their documents for test credit.; however, skaters who register for a qualifying regional/sectional competition or adult sectional qualifying event (rule 2401) forgo the option to submit an IJS protocol at a higher level that is dated prior to the end date of the last qualifying competition in which the skater participates within that season, depending on skater advancement. For example, if a skater registers to compete in intermediate singles and qualifies to compete at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, that skater cannot submit an IJS protocol for novice free skate test credit that is dated prior to the date of their intermediate free skate event at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. See also rules 2423 and 2543.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

460. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Tests Committee – New Amend rules TR 8.04 and TR 8.06 (page 264, Rulebook) as follows:

TR 8.04 The report required by rule TR 8.03 must contain the following information: A. If the report is from a test session: A1. Host club name and number; B2. The date the tests were taken; C3. Test chair’s name, U.S. Figure Skating registration number, address, daytime phone and email address; D4. The name of each judge and U.S. Figure Skating registration number, if applicable, or status in the case of a Skate Canada judge; E5. The name of each trial judge and U.S. Figure Skating registration number, if applicable; F6. Each candidate’s name, U.S. Figure Skating registration number and home club; G7. The appropriate test code for each test taken; H8. For each test reported, the total points awarded by each judge and trial judge, if applicable; I9. An indication by the letter “P” or “R” as to whether the overall result of the test is a “pass” or “retry.” See the test report forms available online at usfigureskating.org or usfsaonline.org. J. Effective Nov. 1, 2017, if the candidate is choosing to submit an IJS protocol in lieu of a standard test, in accordance with rule section TR 4.00, the name of the nonqualifying competition, the name of the technical controller and the name of the event referee.

85 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action B. If the report is from the submission of an IJS protocol in lieu of a standard test, in accordance with rule section TR 4.00: 1. The name of the nonqualifying competition; 2. The date of the event; 3. The test for which the skater is receiving credit; 4. The name of the event referee; 5. The name of the technical controller; 6. The skater’s TES, PCS and TSS from the event; (already required in rule TR 4.02) 7. Verification of no invalid elements; (already required in rule TR 4.02) 8. Verification of Coach’s Statement being received; and (already required in rule TR 4.01 (C)) 9. The date the IJS protocol for test credit was submitted to the test chair by the candidate.

TR 8.06 A complete test report must be forwarded within 21 days of the date of the tests or the date a skater submits an IJS protocol for test credit (see rule TR 8.04 (B)). Reports forwarded after the 21 day period but within 45 days must be accompanied by a penalty fee of $1 per test. An additional penalty of $1 per test must be paid for every 30 day period thereafter. However, the maximum penalty for any late period will not exceed $10. A. Fees are to be paid by the host club. A club failing to report tests within 90 days may be suspended from conducting tests until penalties are paid.

Implementation date: September 2, 2018

461. REFERRED TO THE SINGLES COMMITTEE – Wendy Enzmann – Yarmouth Ice Club – New Amend rule 1071 (D) (page 102, Rulebook) by adding the following subparagraphs:

1071 IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines D. Singles and Pairs Bonus 1. Junior Singles Short Program and Free Skate: a. +1 bonus for each spin that achieves Level 4 and an average GOE of +4 or higher 12. Novice Singles Short Program and Free Skate: a. +1 bonus for each spin that achieves Level 4 and an average GOE of +4 or higher 23. Intermediate Singles Short Program and Free Skate: c. +1 bonus for each spin that achieves Level 4 and an average GOE of +4 or higher 34. Juvenile Singles Free Skate: a. +1 bonus for each spin that achieves Level 4 and an average GOE of +4 or higher

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

NEW BUSINESS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

501. APPROVED – Greg Cannon, Skating Club of Florida Amend rule 2463 (page 125, Rulebook) as follows:

2463 Competitors in qualifying rounds will be seeded from the previous year’s qualifying competition final placements for the comparable event. Qualifying round results will not be used. Zigzag seeding will be used as follows: A. By final placement in the event of the same level first at U.S. Figure Skating Championships, then sectionals, then regionals (qualifying round placements will not be used); 1. Skaters who are tied at the same qualifying tier (sectional or regional) will be selected by random assignment or draw. B. For intermediate, novice, junior and senior, by final placement in the event of the next lower level first at U.S. Figure Skating Championships, then sectionals, then regionals (qualifying round placements will not be used); 1. Skaters who are tied at the same qualifying tier (sectional or regional) will be selected by random assignment or draw.

Implementation date: July 1, 2018

86 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 502. REFERRED TO THE JUDGES AND TESTS COMMITTEES – Lois Todd, Skokie Valley Skating Club, Seconded by Ed Mann, Chicago Figure Skating Club

Amend the chart for rule JR 6.01 (pages 50-54, Rulebook) to include the ability for Bronze Singles/Pairs Judges to be able to single panel Preliminary and Adult Bronze Moves in the Field and Free Skate Tests, for Silver Singles/Pairs Judges to be able to single panel Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field and Free Skate Tests and for Gold Singles/Pairs Judges to be able to single panel Juvenile Moves in the Field and Free Skate Tests.

Amend the chart for rule JR 7.01 (pages 55-56, Rulebook) to include the ability for Silver Dance, Gold Dance and Gold Dance with International Certification judges to single panel Pre-Silver Partnered Pattern Dances.

503. APPROVED – Susan Keogh, Greenwich SC To request that the Rules Committee in conjunction with the Nominating Committee review the rules to extend the term of service of the Nominating Committee through the elections at Governing Council, and to come back with a proposal at the 2019 Governing Council.

504. APPROVED – Terri Levine, Skating Club of New York, and Charles Robel, University of Delaware FSC To request that the Rules Committee, in conjunction with the Nominating Committee, review the Nominating Committee rules to add the following to the Nominating Committee Rules and to come back with a proposal at the 2019 Governing Council:

No individual may occupy two officer positions on the slate for the Board of Directors in a single year, whether nominated by the Nominating Committee or pursuant to NCR 4.05 (G). If an individual is nominated for a position by the Nominating Com- mittee, and accepts that current nomination, they must withdraw their current nomination before they can run for another current Board of Directors position. If the person does withdraw, the Nominating Committee will be reconvened to fill the vacant position.

505. REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE - George Rossano, Glacier Falls FSC Seconded by Ann Jensen, Figure Skating Club of Southern California

Add the following as a new rule or policy, as appropriate:

Any proposal or task force initiative brought to the Governing Council by the Board of Directors or any committee that is expected to have more than a $10,000 financial impact must include a quad chart that provides the following: • List of goals and tasks to be completed, and the associated goal of the strategic plan • Metrics for success for each goal and task • A schedule with specific milestones called out, covering the full duration of the initiative • Every project requires a budget, return on investment and total cost of ownership, and in addition a quarterly spending curve is required for initiatives with more than a twelve month lifetime.

OTHER BUSINESS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

601. APPROVED ratification and confirmation of all actions taken by the Board of Directors during the past year except those actions that were rescinded, referred or amended by the Governing Council.

602. ADOPTED the budget as amended for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

603. ELECTED the following members of the Board of Directors: President Anne Cammett Midwestern and First Vice President Lainie DeMore Pacific Coast and Second Vice President Sharon Watson Eastern and Third Vice President Heather Nemier Secretary Gretchen Bonnie Treasurer Troy Goldstein Athlete Services Group Coordinator Lorrie Parker Membership Development Group Coordinator Alan Wolf Technical Group Coordinator Richard Perez Administrative/Legal Group Coordinator Karen Terry Perreault Coaching Member Tammy Gambill Coaching Member Kirsten Miller-Zisholz 87 - 2017-18 Combined Report of Action 604. ANNOUNCED the athlete members of the Board of Directors as elected by the athletes: Colin McManus (ice dance) Mark Ladwig (pairs) Douglas Razzano (singles) Jenna Longo (synchronized skating)* *Non-voting member of the Board of Directors

605. ANNOUNCED Mark Ladwig as the chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee as elected by the athletes.

606. The president ACCEPTED the recommendations of the Nominating Committee for the following committee chairs: Adult Skating Lori Fussell Athlete Development Stefanie Mathewson Coaches Benjamin Miller Reisman Collegiate Program Suzanne Schlecht Competitions Hal Marron Dance Philipp Rey Ethics Alison Hershberger-Filo Grievance Steve Wolkin International Samuel Auxier International Judges and Officials Peggy Graham Judges Todd Bromley Membership Patrick O’Neil Memorial Fund Kitty DeLio LaForte Pairs Whitney Gaynor Parents Celia Chan Program Development Elizabeth Preston Rules Lisa Erle SafeSport Kristin Arneson Cutler Sanctions and Eligibility Cathy Brinkman Selections Deveny Deck Singles Ann Barr Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating Mary Johanson Sports Sciences and Medicine Kristin Abbott State Games Marc Weitzman Strategic Planning Mary Klugherz Synchronized Skating Lisa Insley Technical Panel Libby Scanlan Tests Eric Hampton Theatrical Skating John Cole

607. The president ANNOUNCED the appointment of Bob Horen as the ISU Representative.

608. ANNOUNCED the Nominating Committee for 2018-19: Elected by the 2018 delegates from each section to serve a two-year term (this is year one): Elliot Schwartz (NE) Lynn Bell (SW) Melissa Kent (NWP) Matthew O’Toole (NA) Richard Kern (UGL) Lexi Rohner (SWP)

Elected by the 2017 delegates from each section to serve a two-year term (this is year two): Charles Robel (SA) Kimberly Heim (EGL) Katherine Specht (CP)

Elected by the athletes to serve a one-year term: Anastasia Cannuscio (E) Nick Traxler (M) Devin Wang (P)

609. ANNOUNCED that the 2019 Governing Council will be held at the Antlers in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 3-4, 2019.

610. ELECTED Sam Auxier as an Honorary Member of U.S. Figure Skating, per Article V, Section 4, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws

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