Empire State Winter Games – Figure Skating Events SC of Lake Placid February 3-5, 2017

The Empire State Winter Games Figure Skating Events will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website.

This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens.

The Empire State Winter Games is a qualifying competition for the 2017 State Games of America.

ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. Skaters may only enter ONE level per event (i.e. skaters cannot skate Juvenile AND Intermediate Free Skate, however, a skater may skate juvenile free skate and intermediate short program; further skaters cannot enter juvenile free skate and intermediate test track as test track is considered a free skate event.)

Skaters entering beginner–pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group. The LOC reserves the right to combine levels where there are not enough entries.

Eligibility: All skaters must have a New York State affiliation in one or more of the following ways: reside in New York State, attend school in New York State, be a member of a New York State Figure Skating Club or have their primary training location in New York State.

Skaters who do not have a state games in their own state may also compete. Skaters from other states would be classified in the competition as a participant from their own state for the purpose of distribution of invitations for the 2017 State Games of America.

ENTRIES: ALL entries must be submitted online via the online entry form found at www.empirestatewintergames.com. The entry deadline is Thursday, January 5, 2017. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

Entry fees are as follows: Singles Events: $90 - first event $75 - second event $55 - each additional event

High School Team Events: $100 per team

Synchronized Skating Events: $160 per team, plus an additional $25 per skater

REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a $20 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events.

Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available online at www.empirestatewintergames.com and will also be e-mailed to competitors as soon as possible after close of entries.

FACILITIES: The competition will be held at: Olympic Center 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-1655

Competition events will be held in both the 1980 Rink & the 1932 Rink, both measuring 100’ x 200’.

MUSIC: CDs are the ONLY acceptable form of media. Each CD must only have ONE (1) track on it. In the case of a skater entering multiple events, separate discs must be used for each event. CDs must be turned in in a paper CD sleeve. Both the CD and the sleeve must be labeled with the skater’s name and event. Standard hard plastic jewel cases or other CD holders are not acceptable. The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the SC of Lake Placid, NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority or Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CDs for practice and competition.

LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, the SC of Lake Placid and the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. JUDGING SYSTEM: The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events: - IJS Well Balanced Program free skate events, juvenile – senior - IJS Short program events, juvenile – senior

All competitors skating in these events need to submit the planned program content form

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

online. This form is found in the Member’s Only section at www.usfigureskating.org. The deadline to submit the form is January 30, 2017.

The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for: - Well Balanced Program free skate events, pre-preliminary – pre-juvenile - Juvenile – Senior 6.0 Short Program & Free Skate events - Introductory free skate events (beginner, high beginner, no-test) - All Test Track events - All solo dance events - High School events - Synchronized Team Skating Events

REGISTRATION: Figure Skating registration will be open Thursday, February 2nd between noon and 4pm. On competition days, the registration desk will be open one hour prior to the start of the event time and close at the conclusion of the day’s events. The registration table will be located on the main level of the arena just outside the main entrance to the 1980 Rink. Please register promptly upon arrival.

PRACTICE ICE: All practice ice information will be available online and will also be e-mailed to all of the registered competitors. This information will be made available as soon as it is ready.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Miracle Moments photography will be shooting all events and prints for purchase will be available onsite. If you have any questions, please contact Ona at [email protected].

There will be an official videographer onsite.

AWARDS: Medals will be awarded for 1st-3rd places in contested events. An awards schedule will be available at registration.

The Paul Kreppel award will be given to the synchronized skating team with the most inspiring performance as voted on by the officials. This award will be given on ice following the conclusion of the synchronized skating events.

OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained at the registration desk. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition.

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

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate.

For Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Basic Skills instructor member.

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

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

For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaching%20Compliance%20Toolkit.pdf

CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact

Figure skating event information – Mary-Elizabeth Wightman – [email protected]

Chief Referee – Kathaleen Cutone – [email protected]

General Empire State Games information – Sue Cameron – [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All participating athletes are invited to walk in the Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremonies to be held in the evening of Thursday, February 2nd. Please check www.empirestatewintergames.com for information regarding check-in times.

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

SECTION 2: Events Offered

SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS See current rulebook or click here for current rules and requirements.

Introductory Levels Free Skate Program General event parameters:  Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels.  Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.  Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.

Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications

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

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

No-Test Max. 5 jump elements: Max. 2 spins: ● Step sequence*  Maximum of 2 may be  Spins may ● Must use one- 1:40 maximum jump combos or sequences change feet half the ice  Jump combos are limited to and/or surface 2 jumps except one 3 jump position. ● Moves in the combination is permitted  Spins may start field and spiral  Jump sequences are limited with a fly sequences are to 3 single jumps (half-loop is  Minimum 3 permitted but will considered a listed jump revolutions not be counted with the value of a single Spins must be of a as elements loop when used in a different character (For ● Jumps may be sequence or combination) definition see rule included in the  No Axels or double jumps or 4103E) step sequence triple jumps are permitted

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

Test Track Free Skate

General event parameters:  Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition.  Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels.  Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher.  Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.  The following deductions will be taken: - 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. - 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. - 0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions.

Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications

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

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

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

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

Juvenile Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Skaters must have Test Track  Any single jumps,  One solo spin in one One step passed at least including Axel, are position, no change sequence fully the U.S. Figure 2:15 +/- 10 sec. permitted. of foot (Min. 4 utilizing ice Skating pre-  Max. 2 jump revolutions). surface juvenile free skate combinations or  One combination test but may not sequences spin with one have passed tests  Max. 2 of any same change of foot and higher than type jump at least one juvenile free skate change of position, test must include two of the basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot)

 Only solo spin may fly

Intermediate Maximum of 6 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Test Track  Any single jumps.  One must be a One step Skaters must have  Double jumps flying spin (min 5 sequence fully passed at least 2:30 +/- 10 sec. permitted: double revolutions), utilizing ice the U.S. Figure Salchow and double  One must be a surface Skating juvenile toe loop. combination spin free skate test but  Maximum of 3 jump with at least one may not have combinations or change of foot and passed tests sequences at least one higher than  Max. 2 of any same change of position intermediate free type jump (minimum 4 skate test revolutions per foot).

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

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

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

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

SINGLES IJS FREE SKATE The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.

● Juvenile IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Intermediate IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Novice IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Junior IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules ● Senior IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

SINGLES WELL BALANCED 6.0 FREE SKATE The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.

● Pre-Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Juvenile 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Intermediate 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Novice 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules ● Junior 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules ● Senior 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules

SINGLES IJS SHORT PROGRAM The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.

● Intermediate IJS Short Program – Rule 4230 ● Novice IJS Short Program – Rule 4220 ● Junior IJS Short Program – Rule 4210 ● Senior IJS Short Program – Rule 4200

SINGLES 6.0 SHORT PROGRAM The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.

● Intermediate 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4230 ● Novice 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4220 ● Junior 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4210 ● Senior 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4200

SOLO DANCE EVENTS

SOLO PATTERN DANCE General event parameters:  Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed.  A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances.  Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of the Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break in-between pattern dances groupings.

Level Dances to be Skated Level Dances to be Skated Preliminary  Rhythm Blues Silver  Rocker Foxtrot  Canasta Tango  Silver Tango Pre-bronze  Fiesta Tango Pre-gold  Starlight Waltz  Cha-Cha  Paso Doble Bronze  Tenfox Gold  Westminster Waltz  Willow Waltz  Quickstep Pre-silver  Fourteenstep International  Silver Samba  Foxtrot  Tango Romantica

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

MOVES IN THE FIELD TO MUSIC - An Event of the Empire State Winter Games

General event parameters: 1. Each program must contain the specified moves within the time duration given. NOTE: It is a MAXIMUM time - no penalty will be given for programs shorter than the maximum duration. 2. Music may be vocal or instrumental. 3. Moves may be performed in any order. 4. Two marks will be given - the technical mark will be based on the foci of the specified moves. Difficulty of transitions will not be rewarded in the technical mark. The presentation mark will be based on carriage, projection, style, ice coverage, phrasing of movements to music and creativity of transitional elements.

Level Time Skating rules/standards  Clockwise perimeter stroking Pre – 2:10 max.  Backward Inside Edges Preliminary  Left Spiral  Waltz Eight  Forward & Backward Crossovers Preliminary 2:20 max.  Consecutive Inside Spirals  Right Forward Power 3-turns  Forward Circle 8  Forward Power Stroking Pre – Juvenile 2:20 max.  RFO-LBI three turns in the field  Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls  Five Step Mohawk Sequence  Clockwise Forward Power Circle Juvenile 2:30 max.  Backward Power Three Turns  Forward Free Skating Cross Strokes  Forward Outside Double Three Turns  1st Side Spiral Sequence Intermediate 2:50 max.  RFO-LBI Brackets in the Field Sequence  Outside Twizzles  Inside Slide Chasse Pattern  Inside 3-turn/rocker-choctaw sequence Novice 3:00 max.  Right forward/backward outside counters  Forward outside loops  Backward inside twizzles  Right Outside Rockers Junior 3:15 max.  Left Power Pulls  R-L-R Choctaw Sequence Side  Backward Outside Loops  Straight Line Step Sequence - right foot start only  Sustained Edge Step - clockwise only Senior 3:20 max.  Jump Extension Spiral Step:- right foot start only  Backward Outside power double 3’s to power inside rockers - left foot only  Backward Inside power double 3’s to power double outside rockers - right foot only  Serpentine Edge Step - counterclockwise only

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING EVENTS

 Basic Skills Beginner 1: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 9. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes. Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338

 Basic Skills Beginner 2: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be 9-11 years old. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes. Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338

 Basic Skills Beginner 3: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 2 – 2 ½ minutes. Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338

 Preliminary: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 12. The majority of the team must be under 10. Program duration: 2 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7270

 Pre-Juvenile: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12. Program duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds. Well balanced program: Rule 7260

 Open Juvenile: A team of 8 to16 skaters. Skaters must be under 20 and have passed the pre-preliminary moves in the field test. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7250

 Open Collegiate A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7290

 Collegiate: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline, and have passed the juvenile moves in the field test. Program duration: 4 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7280

 Open Adult : A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of skaters must be at least 19 years or older. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7520

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

 Open Masters: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7530

 Masters: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7510

 Adult: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. All skaters must be at least 21 with the exception that up to four team members may be 18, 19 or 20 years of age. All skaters must have passed either the preliminary moves in the field test, the adult bronze moves in the field test, the preliminary figure test or the preliminary dance test. Program duration: 3 ½ minutes Well balanced program: Rule 7500

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

NEW YORK STATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM EVENTS

All teams entering this event must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating as a high school team and follow all eligibility rules found in the High School Standardized announcement found on the U.S. Figure Skating High School programs page.

Team maneuver events consist of teams of at least 2 athletes from the same high school or combined high schools with no one skater performing more than 50% of the total number of elements. Each high school may only enter one team in each competitive level. An athlete may compete for only one team. Athletes may skate up to any level they desire, but they may not compete on a team at a lower level than the highest test they have passed.

The event will be judged on a team basis. Athletes will have a general warm-up of stroking only for 2 minutes. There will also be individual warm-ups for each element for 1 minute. Teams will be assigned a place to line up along the barrier and must remain on the ice for their entire event. Elements will be skated one-at-a-time, and the announcer will call the representative from each team when it is his or her turn to perform the prescribed element.

Note: If a team has one athlete perform more than two elements, any succeeding elements performed by that athlete will receive no value. If a competitor performs an element higher than that listed, that element will receive no credit. For example, if the element specified is a salchow jump and the competitor performs a double salchow jump, no credit is given for this element.

LEVEL A – no test restrictions Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Axel or Double Axel Solo spin of choice (min. 8 revs) Choreographic Sequence (rule 4105 for description) Double Jump – either double Camel Spin (min. 8 revs) Forward Loops (Novice Moves in loop, double flip or double lutz the Field Pattern) Combination Jump – consisting Flying Spin – any entry and may Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle – only of two double jumps or a double include change of position (min. one named element will be jump and a triple jump 8 revs in position) counted Double or triple lutz immediately Combination Spin – with only 1 Junior or Senior Moves in the Field preceded by footwork change of foot, at least one element of choice change of position (min. 6 revs per foot AND 2 revs in position)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

LEVEL B – skaters may not have passed higher than novice free skate test Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Axel Solo Spin (sit, camel, layback or Choreographic Sequence (rule cross foot spin) (min 5 revs) 4105 for description) Single or Double Loop Forward Scratch Spin (min 5 revs) Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle – only one named element will be counted Combination Jump – consisting Back Spin (min 5 revs) Juvenile Moves in the Field of two double jumps or a double Element of choice jump and a single jump Double loop, flip or lutz Combination Spin – with only 1 Novice Moves in the Field immediately preceded by change of foot, at least one Element of choice connecting steps or other free change of position (min. 5 revs skating movements per foot AND 2 revs in position)

LEVEL C – skaters may not have passed higher than pre-juvenile free skate Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Salchow jump Upright Spin – optional free foot Step Sequence (rule 4105 for position, may change foot (min 3 description) revs) Single toe loop jump Sit Spin (min 3 revs) Forward Spiral Waltz Jump - toe loop jump Back upright spin (min 3 revs) Preliminary Moves in the Field combination Element of Choice Single Jump (may include axel) Combination Spin – camel to sit Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field spin (no change of foot, min 6 Element of Choice revs total)

This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition