Skate Kansas City 2012 March 29 - April 1, 2012 Hosted by Kansas City Figure Skating Club

To be held at: Independence Event Center 19100 East Valley Parkway Independence, MO 64055

The ISU Judging System will be used for all Juvenile through Senior Short Program and Free Skate events

All other events (including Open Juvenile and Adult) will determine results using the US Figure Skating 6.0 system

For more information, please contact: E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.kansascityfsc.org Phone contact: 913.638.9026 (No calls after 8PM please)

Register On-Line!!! Payment via a secured credit card transaction

Simply follow the links for competition information at www.kansascityfsc.org and use the link to register for the competition and pay with a credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, and DISCOVER only please)

Facility All competition events and practice ice for Skate Kansas City 2012 will be held at the newest facility in the Kansas City area - The Independence Event Center, 19100 East Valley Parkway, Independence, KS 64055. The facility has two ice surfaces 85’ by 200’ and opened November 2009.

Rules and Eligibility Skate Kansas City 2012 will be conducted according to the current US Figure Skating rulebook unless otherwise stated in this announcement. Skaters must be eligible persons registered as members of the US Figure Skating and may compete at their test level as of February 19, 2012 or one level higher. Ages are as of February 19, 2012.

The ISU Judging System will be used to determine the event results for Juvenile through Senior Short Programs, Freeskates and Championship Events in singles and pairs. All competitors skating in these events need to submit the PROGRAM CONTENT FORM no later than February 19, 2012; late forms will not be accepted. All other events, including Open Juvenile and Adult events, will determine results using the US Figure Skating 6.0 System.

Entry Fees First Event: $95.00 Pairs, Dance Couples: $45.00 per skater Each additional event: $25.00 Synchronized Teams: $95.00 + $10 per skater

Please note: Entry fees do not include practice ice. Practice ice is purchased separately. A $25.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any changes of events after February 19, 2012. Please be sure to mark the correct event.

Entry Regulations Online entries with secure credit card payment may be made at www.kansascityfsc.com (follow competition links). Electronic entries must be paid with a successful credit card transaction to be considered valid and must be completed by 11:59PM, February 19, 2012.

Paper entries must be postmarked on or before February 19, 2012 and must include all entry fees. Please make checks payable to "Skate Kansas City". A single check may be used to pay both entry and practice ice fees. The use of metered postage is not accepted as proof of postmark. Paper entries and requests for practice ice should be mailed to: Skate Kansas City 2012 14861 Walmer Overland Park, KS 66223 Any paper application postmarked after February 19, 2012 or any electronic entry after 11:59PM, February 19, 2012 will be considered a late entry. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of the competition committee and a late fee of $25.00 will be charged. A $25.00 service fee will be charged for checks returned for any reason.

No refunds will be made after the entry deadline of February 19, 2012 unless an event is cancelled or closed due to large number of entries. Two entries will be sufficient to hold an event. Open events may be combined with standard events at the same level (i.e., Open Juvenile and Juvenile) to make an event. Male and female skaters may be combined to make an event. Full refunds, minus the online processing fee, are available if withdrawal is prior to February 19, 2012. If you register online, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason. Refunds for paper entries withdrawn prior to February 19, 2012 will be assessed a $25.00 handling fee.

Registration and Check-In The registration desk will be located at the Independence Event Center. Skaters may check-in starting 1 hour prior to the first practice ice session. Please register immediately upon arrival. The registration desk will be open approximately 1 hour before the first event each day and will remain open until the completion of the final event of the day. Skaters should plan on being at the rink at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled event. Always check the official bulletin board for announcements of any possible changes.

Practice Ice No practice ice is included with your registration. Practice ice will be scheduled at the rink starting on Thursday, March 31st or Friday, April 1st depending on the competition schedule. Every effort will be made to play every competitor’s music, but this cannot be guaranteed. Provided compulsory dance music will be played on any dance practice sessions. Practice ice sessions will be 30 minutes in length for singles, dance and pairs. Practice sessions for synchronized teams will be 20 minutes in length.

2 Skaters will be able to pick their own practice ice sessions online, but you must indicate the number of sessions you want on the Practice Ice Request Form or online when you register. You must pay for them with your entry form or when you register online. You will receive an email with a PIN number in order to access your practice ice records and select your sessions. Please indicate the number of sessions you would like online or complete the Practice Ice Request Form and return it, with payment (a single check for both entry fees and practice ice may be used), with your competition application.

Practice ice will be $12.00 if you pre-order the sessions. Pre-paid practice ice is non-refundable and may not be sold to other skaters. Additional practice ice sales may be available online for $15.00 per session after the schedule has been posted. Additional practice ice will be available for purchase during the competition and will cost $18.00 at the registration desk with the exception of final round practice ice which will be $12.00. Final round practice ice will be reserved and only open those skaters qualifying. Synchronized teams will be able to purchase practice ice for $95 per session.

Music Compulsory Dance music will be provided. Competitors must provide music for all other events, as appropriate. Only CDs (standard CD-R format only) will be accepted. CD-RWs will NOT be accepted due to compatibility issues. CDs must be clearly marked with the competitor’s name, event, and running time. The official competition CD must be turned in at the Registration Desk at the time of registration. CDs must only have one piece of music per CD. CDs may be picked up at the Registration Desk following each event. The official competition CD turned in at the Registration Desk is reserved for use during the event and may not be retrieved for Practice Ice use. Please keep adequate copies of your music.

Awards Medals will be awarded for the top four placements in all events, including Championship Events. All awards will be distributed and pictures will be taken immediately following the posting of results. Medals may be engraved at an additional cost after the awards have been presented. The Skate Kansas City trophy will be awarded to the club accumulating the most points based on the following: four points for 1st place decreasing to one point for 4th place. All participating clubs are included. Pair/Dance teams must declare what club points are to be awarded to if both skaters are not from the same club.

Photography/Video No flash photography of the skaters on the ice is permitted. No tripods may be used and no rink power sources may be accessed. Only hand held video cameras are permitted. Individuals may tape their own skaters; however recording of other groups will not be permitted. Photos and videos will be available for purchase.

Official Hotel The official hotel for Skate Kansas City 2012 is: Hilton Garden Inn Local Number: 816-277-0098 19677 E. Jackson Drive Rate: $69 / night Independence, MO 64057 Please see the hotel information on the KCFSC web site – Skate KC page for complete information on this and other hotels near the Independence Event Center.

Competition Event General Rules Skaters may skate up one level higher than the highest freeskating (or corresponding) test passed as of the entry deadline. Skaters may enter either the Test Track or Well Balanced Free Skate events, but not both. Test Track and Well Balanced Free Skate events will be randomly seeded. Well Balanced Free Skate events may also be divided by age as of 2/19/2012. Age requirements for all events are per the rulebook using the date of 2/19/2012 (instead of September 1st) to determine age. Male and female competitors may be combined to make an event. Open events may be combined with standard events at the same level (i.e., Open Juvenile and Juvenile) to make an event.

ISU Judging System and Related Information The ISU Judging System will be used to determine the event results for Juvenile through Senior Short Programs, Freeskates, and Championship events in singles and pair events. All competitors in these events need to submit the PROGRAM CONTENT FORM no later than February 19, 2012. A separate form for each IJS event entered will need to be completed. Late forms will not be accepted. The Program Content Form can be filled out and printed from the Members Only section of the US Figure Skating website (www.usfsaonline.org), or downloaded from the Kansas City FSC web site (www.kansascityfsc.org). You should also expect additional time needed by the accounting room to process and post events results. PLEASE NOTE – THE 6.0 JUDGING SYSTEM WILL BE USED FOR ALL OTHER EVENTS - INCLUDING OPEN JUVENILE AND ADULT EVENTS.

3 Test Track Free Skate Events Skaters may enter EITHER the new test track free skate program or the well-balanced track free skate program but NOT both during the same non-qualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music permitted. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all Test Track events.

Deductions WILL be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. • 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 • 0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Limited Max 5 jump elements: Max 2 spins: Connecting moves and Skaters may not have Beginner Test - Jumps with not more than - Two upright spins, no steps should be passed tests higher one-half rotation (front to change of foot, no flying demonstrated than U.S. Figure Time:1:30 +/- 10 back or back to front) entry (Min 3 revs) throughout the program. Skating Basic Skills - Max 2 jump sequences free skating badge - Max 2 of any same jump tests

Beginner Test Max 5 jump elements: Max 2 spins: Connecting moves and Skaters may not have - Jumps with not more than - Two upright spins, change steps should be passed tests higher Time: 1:30 +/- 10 one-half rotation (front to of foot optional, no flying demonstrated than U.S. Figure back or back to front entry (Min 3 revs) throughout the program. Skating Basic Skills including half-loop) free skating badge - Single rotation jumps: tests Salchow and toe loop only - Max 2 jump combinations or sequences - Max 2 of any same type jump

Pre-Preliminary Max 5 jump elements: Max 2 spins: Connecting moves and Skaters may not have Test - Jumps with not more than - Two spins of a different steps should be passed tests higher one-half rotation (front to nature, one position only, demonstrated than U.S. Figure Time: 1:30 +/- 10 back or back to front no change of foot, no throughout the program. Skating pre- including half-loop) flying entry. (Min 3 revs) preliminary free skate - Single rotation jumps: test Salchow, toe loop and loop only - Max 2 jump combinations or sequences - Max 2 of any same type jump

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

4 LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

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

Spins may not fly

Juvenile Test Max 5 jump elements: Max 2 spins: One step sequence Skaters must have - Any single jumps with not - One spin in one position, straight line, circular, or passed at least the Time: 2:15 +/-10 more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel no change of foot (Min 4 serpentine fully U.S. Figure Skating permitted) revs in position) utilizing ice surface. pre-juvenile free skate - Max 2 jump combinations or - One combination spin with test but may not have sequences one change of foot and at passed tests higher - Max 2 of any same type jump least one change of than juvenile free position, must include two skate test of the basic spin positions, (Min 4 revs on each foot)

Only solo spin may fly

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

Novice Max 7 jump elements for men Max 3 spins of a different One step or spiral Skaters must have Test and 6 for ladies: nature: sequence passed - Any single jumps. - One must be a at least the U.S. Time: - Double jumps permitted: combination spin with at (see rule 4220 for Figure Skating Ladies 3:00 +/-10 double Salchow, double toe least one change of foot description). intermediate free Men 3:30+/-10 loop and double loop. and at least one change of skate test but may not - Max of 3 jump combinations position (Min 5 revolutions have passed tests or sequences on each foot). higher than novice - Max 2 of any same type jump - The other spins are the free skate test option of the skater (Min 6 revs)

All spins may fly

5 LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Junior Max 8 jump elements for men Max 3 spins of a different One step sequence of Skaters must have Test and 7 for ladies: nature: advanced difficulty, passed at least the covering the full ice U.S. Figure Skating Time: - Any single jumps. - One must be a spin in one surface. novice free skate test Ladies 3:30 +/-10 - Double jumps permitted: position (6 revs), but may not have Men 4:00+/-10 double Salchow, double toe - One a flying spin (6 revs) (See rule 4210 for passed tests higher loop, double loop and double - One a combination spin description) than junior free skate flip. consisting of all three basic test - Max of 3 jump combinations spin positions and one or sequences change of foot (Minimum - Max 2 of any same type jump 2 continuous revs in each basic position and minimum 5 revs on each foot).

Senior Max 8 jump elements for men Max 3 spins of a different Men: Skaters must have Test and 7 for ladies nature: Two different step passed at least the sequences. U.S. Figure Skating Time: - Any single jumps. Must - One must be a spin in one junior free skate test Ladies 4:00 +/-10 include at least four different position (min 6 revs), Ladies: Men 4:30+/-10 double jumps, one must be a - One a flying spin (min One step sequence of double Lutz. - 6 revs) advanced difficulty, - No triple jumps permitted - One a spin combination covering the full ice - Max of 3 jump combinations consisting of all three basic surface and one spiral or sequences spin positions and one sequence. - Max 2 of any same type jump change of foot (Min 2 continuous revs in each (See charts in rule 4200 basic position and min 5 for description). revs on each foot).

Well Balanced Free Skate Events There are no final rounds in these events.

Level FS Test Passed Min Times +/- 10 Limitations seconds sec Limited Beginner None 1 – 1:30 min. Limited to half jumps, toe loop, salchow, upright spins. Beginner None 1 – 1:30 min. See rulebook 4280. Limited Pre-Pre Pre-Preliminary 1 – 1:30 min. See rulebook 4270 with NO axel jumps permitted. Open Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile 2:00 min. See rulebook 4250. Open Juvenile Juvenile 2:15 min. See rulebook 4240. Adult Pre-Bronze See rulebook 4600 1:40 max – No Minimum See rulebook 3806. Adult Bronze See rulebook 4590 1:50 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4590. Adult Silver See rulebook 4580 2:10 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4580. Adult Gold See rulebook 4570 2:40 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4570. Adult Master Novice See rulebook 4550 3:10 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4550. Adult Master Junior See rulebook 4530 3:40 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4530. Adult Master Senior See rulebook 4520 3:40 max – No Minimum See rulebook 4520.

6 Championship Free Skate - Well Balanced Program Rules The following events will be held in a Championship format. When entries merit more than one group, initial rounds will be held. The number of skaters moving on to a final round from each initial round event will be posted at the competition. Intermediate thru Senior events are NOT combined with a short program.

Level FS Test Passed Time +/- .10 seconds Limitations Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary 1:30 min See rulebook 4270 Preliminary Preliminary 1:30 min. See rulebook 4260 Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile 2:00 min. See rulebook 4250 Juvenile Juvenile 2:15 min. See rulebook 4240 Intermediate Intermediate 2:30 min. See rulebook 4230 Novice Novice L: 3:00 min. See rulebook 4220 M: 3:30 min. Junior Junior L: 3:30 min. See rulebook 4210 M: 4:00 min. Senior Senior L: 4:00 min. See rulebook 4200 M: 4:30 min.

Short Program Short Program will be offered at the Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior levels. Required elements and times are those for the 2011-2012 season found in the current US Figure Skating rulebook (Fall 2012 Regionals). Juvenile Short Program required elements and times are the same as those listed for Intermediate Short Programs as described in the current US Figure Skating rulebook (2011-2012 season).

Pairs Program requirements are according to the current rulebook. Short Program elements are the elements for the 2011- 2012 season as specified in the US Figure Skating rulebook.

Level Free Skating Time, +/- 10 seconds Short Program Time Preliminary 1:30 minutes N/A Pre-Juvenile 2:00 minutes N/A Juvenile 2:30 minutes N/A Intermediate 3:00 minutes N/A Novice 3:30 minutes 2:50 minutes max. Junior 4:00 minutes 2:50 minutes max. Senior 4:30 minutes 2:50 minutes max. Adult 2:00 minutes N/A Both partners must be at least 21.

Partner Dance Required elements and times are those for the 2011–2012 season, as specified in the current US Figure Skating rulebook. The first pattern to be on the judge’s side. Compulsory Dance Pre-Juvenile Dutch Waltz, Fiesta Tango Juvenile Fourteenstep*, Ten Fox Intermediate Tango*, Foxtrot Novice Argentine Tango*, Kilian

Free Dance Juvenile 2:15 minutes +/- 10 seconds Intermediate 2:30 minutes +/- 10 seconds Novice 3:00 minutes +/- 10 seconds

7 Compulsory Moves Eligibility is the same as for Free Skating. Compulsory moves are skated without music. The specified moves may be done in any order, but must be skated exactly as described. An axel is a single jump. Step sequences must be distinguishable from connecting steps. In Limited Beginner through Pre-Juvenile Compulsory Moves events where there are insufficient entries at particular level, groups may be combined and male and female entrants judged together.

Level FS Test Passed Max Time Elements Beginner through Open Pre-Juvenile, and Adult Pre-Bronze through Silver compulsories are performed on 1/2 ice. Limited Beginner No test 1 minute Split or Half Flip Jump, Forward Lunge, Waltz Jump, Upright Spin on 1 or 2 feet with a minimum of 3 revolutions.

Beginner No test 1 minute Waltz Jump, salchow, Forward Spiral, 1 foot Upright Spin with a minimum of 3 revolutions.

Limited Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary 1 minute Toe Loop, salchow, Forward Spiral, 1 foot Upright Spin with a minimum of 3 revolutions.

Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary 1 minute Loop, salchow, Forward Outside Spiral, 1 foot Back Spin with a minimum of 3 revolutions, Connecting Steps.

Preliminary Preliminary 1 minute Combination jump consisting of 2 single jumps, Flip, Sit Spin with min. 3 revolutions, Forward Inside Spiral, Connect. Steps.

Pre-Juvenile & Pre-Juvenile 1:15 minute Combination jump consisting of 2 single jumps one of Open Pre-Juvenile which is a loop, Lutz, Forward Scratch Spin to Back Scratch Spin-exiting on spinning foot, Camel Spin, (All spins min. of 3 revolutions each foot), Ina Bauer or Forward Inside Spiral, Connecting Steps.

Adult Pre-Bronze Pre-Bronze 1:00 minute Waltz jump, choice of: half flip, half Lutz, or split jump, 2 foot spin (min 3 revs), Forward Spiral.

Adult Bronze Bronze 1:00 minute Salchow, Waltz Jump/Toe Loop combination, 1 foot upright spin (min 4 revolutions), Backward Spiral.

Adult Silver Silver 1:30 minute Single/Single combination jump, Flip, Combination spin with one change of position (3 revolutions per position), Spiral Step Sequence.

Juvenile, Open Juvenile, and Adult Gold compulsories utilize the full ice surface. Juvenile & Open Juvenile 1:30 minutes Combination jump consisting of 2 single jumps or 1 Juvenile double and 1 single jump, Axel, Sit-change-sit Spin, Layback Spin (Girls) or Camel Spin (boys), Straight Line Step Sequence, Choice of one (1) of the following: Ina Bauer, Spread Eagle, or Forward Spiral. (All spins minimum of 4 revolutions each foot).

Adult Gold Adult Gold 1:30 minutes Axel, Single/Single combination jump, Sit Spin, Spiral Step Sequence, Combination Spin with 1 change of foot, 1 change position (4 revolutions per foot).

Artistic Eligibility is the same as for Free Skating events. Choice of music (vocals allowed) is up to the skater. Themed costumes are encouraged, but not required. Hand held props that are controlled by the skater at all times, are allowed, however no on ice props are allowed. Judging will be based on originality, creativity, and musical interpretation which characterize the mood of the music. Jumps and spins will be judged on their artistic merit in the program, not on technical difficulty. There are no open events. Events/genders may be combined, based on the number of entries, at the discretion of the referee.

8 Limited Beginner through Pre-Preliminary 1:30 minutes maximum Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile 1:40 minutes maximum Juvenile through Novice 2:10 minutes maximum Junior and Senior 2:40 minutes maximum Adult 1:40 minutes maximum

Skaters placing fourth and higher in Preliminary and higher artistic/showcase/interpretive solo events, including Adult events, will be qualified to enter the next National Showcase. National Showcase contestants must be qualified by test level. For more information about qualifications, contact Melissa Bowman, National Vice-Chair for National Showcase at [email protected].

Music Interpretation Eligibility is the same as for Free Skating events. Music Interpretation consists of a single program composed/choreographed entirely by the skater, demonstrating the ability to interpret music by combining moves, turns, footwork, jumps and spins. During the warm-up, skaters are not to converse with the coaches, parents, or fellow skaters. The skaters will hear the music twice during the warm-up. Following the warm-up, all skaters except the first skater will be escorted to a locker room or another area of the arena. The first skater will hear the music for a 3rd time and then will perform a program to the music. As each skater performs, the next skater in line will be allowed to hear the music a 3rd time before they perform to the music. The listening skater will not be allowed to watch the performing skater.

There is to be no instruction allowed during this event from coaches, parents or fellow skaters. Skaters are judged on originality, pattern, technical (ability to include jumps and spins) and music interpretation/expression. Jumps should be from the skating level or below.

Limited Beginner through Pre-Preliminary 1:30 minutes maximum Preliminary through Juvenile 1:30 minutes maximum Intermediate through Senior 2:00 minutes maximum Adult 1:30 minutes maximum

Spin Events Spins shall be skated in a SIMPLE PROGRAM with no jumps of any kind and no extra or repeated elements. Connecting moves and short sequences of footwork may be used between spins and will not be judged. All events will be skated on half ice.

Level Time Elements Beginner/ 1:00 max One foot forward upright spin (free foot optional), One foot back upright spin, Forward Pre-Preliminary sit spin. Preliminary 1:00 max One foot forward scratch spin, forward camel spin, forward sit spin. Pre-Juvenile & 1:15 max Forward camel spin, forward sit spin, combination spin with no change of foot and one Open Pre-Juvenile change of position. Juvenile & 1:30 max Attitude or Layback Spin (Girls); Forward Camel Spin (Boys), sit change sit with Open Juvenile minimum of 4 revolutions each foot, camel change sit spin – 4 revolutions each foot. Intermediate 1:30 max Flying camel with 4 revolutions minimum in position, combination spin with 1 change of position and 1 change of foot with 4 revolutions minimum each foot, sit spin with minimum 4 revolutions in position. Novice 1:30 max Camel change back camel spin with 5 revolutions on each foot, Layback (Ladies) or crossfoot (men) spin with 5 revolutions minimum in position, combination spin with 2 changes of position and 1 change of foot with a minimum of 5 revolutions each foot. Junior 1:30 max Flying spin of skater’s choice with a minimum of 6 revolutions in position, layback (ladies) or crossfoot spin (men) with a minimum of 5 revolutions, Combination spin with 1 change of foot and 3 changes of position with a minimum of 5 revolutions each foot. Senior 1:30 max Flying spin of skater’s choice with minimum of 6 revolutions in position, Solo spin of skater’s choice (no flying entry) with 6 revolutions in position. Combination spin with 1 change of foot and at least 2 changes of position with a minimum of 6 revolutions each foot.

9 Jumps There will be no music played for this event. Entrants will qualify according to their Free Skating Level. Beginner through Juvenile will skate on half ice, Intermediate through Senior on full ice. Jumps should be skated exactly as stated and in this order. Skaters will be given two opportunities to perform each jump with the better of the two jumps being judged. This is not a “mini-program”. Only the stroking and edges necessary to prepare for the jump will be allowed. Extra moves, such as spirals, pivots, etc. will be penalized.

Level Time Elements Beginner/Pre-Preliminary 1:00 max Toe loop, Single/Single combination (no axel) Preliminary 1:00 max Flip, Single/Single combination Pre-Juvenile & 1:00 max Lutz, Flip/Loop combination or Lutz/Loop combination Open Pre-Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juvenile 1:00 max Axel, Combination of any Double/Single jump Intermediate 1:30 max Axel, Double Loop, Double/Single combination Novice 1:30 max Double Loop, Double Flip, Double/Double combination Junior 1:30 max Double or Triple Loop; Double or Triple Lutz; Double/Double or Triple/Double comb. Senior 1:30 max Double or Triple Loop; Double or Triple Axel; Double/Double, Triple/Double, or Triple/Triple combination

Synchronized Skating General Rules: The 2012 Skate KC competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and will be conducted under the rules set forth in the 2012 edition of the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook and this announcement. Particular note should be taken of these sections: Rule 3070: Eligibility to compete Rule 2056: Events to be skated Rules 7200-7290, 7500-7520: Requirements for each level Rule 2910: Duration and Warm-up Periods of Synchronized Team Skating Rule 7020: Clothing - Synchronized Team Skating

Liability: U.S. Figure Skating, Kansas City Figure Skating Club, and Independence Events Center accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in these championships. This is in accordance with Rule 2300 of the 2012 edition of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

Judging System: All events will be judged using the 6.0 judging system.

SECTION 1: BASIC SKILLS / BEGINNER EVENTS For all events: No skaters may have passed higher than the preliminary test in any discipline, and the majority of the team must be “no test.”

A. Basic Skills Beginner 1 A team of 8-16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 9 on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 1 ½ - 2minutes +/- 10 sec.

Required elements: a. Circle: 1 circle, include a 2-foot turn and a forward inside and/or forward outside edge glide b. Line: Cover the ice and include only forward skating skills. c. Block: Cover the ice and include only one configuration. d. Wheel: A 4-spoke wheel with backward pumps. e. Intersection: 2 lines facing each other, forward 2-foot glide at the point of intersection.

RESTRICTIONS: - No additional elements allowed. - Holds may only include shoulder-to-shoulder and hand-to-hand. - No changes or direction and traveling within elements. - No steps or moves in Basic 6 or higher.

10 B. Basic Skills Beginner 2 A team of 8-16 skaters. The majority of the team must be 9–11 years old on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 1 ½ - 2minutes +/- 10 seconds

Required elements: a. Circle: 1 circle, include the combination move* from Basic 8 b. Line: Cover the ice may include both forward and backward skating skills. c. Block: Cover the ice and include 1 or 2 configurations. d. Wheel: Wheel of choice with backward pumps. e. Intersection: 2 lines facing each other, forward 2-foot or 1-foot glide at the point of intersection.

RESTRICTIONS: - No additional elements allowed. - Holds may only include shoulder-to-shoulder and hand-to-hand - No changes or direction and traveling within elements. - No steps or moves in Free Skate 2 or higher.

C. Basic Skills Beginner 3 A team of 8-16 skaters. The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 2–2 ½ minutes +/- 10 seconds

Required elements: a. Circle: 1 circle, include the combination move* from Basic 8 b. Line: Cover the ice must include both forward and backward skating skills. c. Block: Cover the ice and include 2 or 3 configurations. d. Wheel: Wheel of choice. e. Intersection: 2 lines facing each other, forward 1-foot glide or forward lunge at the point of intersection.

RESTRICTIONS: - No changes or direction and traveling within elements.

* The combination move is element C in Basic 8: Two forward crossovers into a forward inside mohawk, step down or cross behind, step into a backward crossover, step forward onto a forward inside edge glide. It does not need to be repeated, and does not need to be done in both directions. If there are not enough entries, Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 can be combined, at the discretion of the Referee.

A. Preliminary: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 12. The majority of the team must be under 10 on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 2 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7270

B. Pre-Juvenile: A team of 8 to16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12 on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 2 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7260

C. Open Juvenile: A team of 8 to16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 19 on the preceding July 1. All skaters must have passed the pre-preliminary moves in the field test. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7250

D. Juvenile: A team of 12 to20 skaters. Skaters must be under 13 on the preceding July 1 and have passed the preliminary moves in the field test. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7240

E. Intermediate: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be under 18 on the preceding July 1 and have passed the pre- juvenile moves in the field test. Program duration: 3 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7230

F. Novice: A team of 12 to20 skaters. Skaters must be under 16, with the exception that up to 4 team members may be 16 or 17, on the preceding July 1 and have passed the juvenile moves in the field test. Program duration: 3 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7220

G. Junior: A team of 12 to16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 12 and under 19 on the preceding July 1. All skaters must have passed the intermediate moves in the field test. Well balanced program and short program: Rule 7210 Short program duration: Maximum 2 minutes, 50 seconds Free skate duration: 4 minutes

11 H. Senior: A team of 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 14 on the preceding July 1 and have passed the novice moves in the field test. Well balanced program and short program: Rule 7200 Short program duration: Maximum 2 minutes, 50 seconds Free skate duration: 4 ½ minutes

I. Open Collegiate: A team of 8 to16 skaters. Skaters must 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

J. Collegiate: A team of 12 to20 skaters. Skaters must 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

K. Open Adult: A team of 8 to16 skaters. The majority of skaters must be 19 years or older on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7520

L. Masters: A team of 12 to20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 35 on the preceding July 1. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7510

M. Adult: A team of 12 to20 skaters. All skaters must be at least 21 on the preceding July 1. 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

Note to teams regarding moves in the field test requirements: Minimum moves in the field test levels are not being required at this competition.

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Skate Kansas City 2012 Entry Application Entry Deadline: 2/19/2012

Skater’s Last Name Skater’s First Name USFS #

Address

City State Zip

Phone Home Club

Date of Birth Age Gender

Highest Test Passed: Freestyle Pairs Dance Date Passed: Date Passed: Date Passed: E-Mail Address:

Partner Information: Last Name First Name USFS #

Coach Information:

Name Address Phone & E-Mail

Name Address Phone & E-Mail

Please Check the Event(s) you wish to enter

Test Partner Partner Track Well Balanced/ Pairs Pairs Dance Dance Free Championship Short Compulsory Short Free Compulsory Free Skate Free Skate Program Moves Artistic Spins Jumps Program Skate Dance Dance

Ltd. Beginner

Beginner

Ltd. Pre-Preliminary

Pre-Preliminary

Preliminary

Pre-Juvenile

Open Pre-Juvenile

Juvenile

Open Juvenile

Intermediate

Novice Junior Senior Adult (see below)

Please Circle Adult Event/Level

Adult Free Skate Pre-Bronze Bronze Silver Gold Adult Master F/S Intermediate Novice Junior Senior

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Signatures I have read this entry form and certify that it is complete and that to the best of my knowledge, the entrant is eligible to enter the events specified. He/she is a member of my club in good standing, and is an eligible skater in accordance with the rules of the United States Figure Skating Association.

______Club Officer or Test Chairperson Home Club

I have read this entry form and certify that it is complete and that the skater is eligible to enter the above events.

______Coach’s Signature

I understand that this entry must be postmarked by 2/19/12. The undersigned agrees to hold harmless US Figure Skating, Kansas City FSC, Independence Event Center and their employees and/or agents from any loss, damage, and/or injury that may be sustained by the entrant in any manner while participating in any of the activities of said competition. If this entry is incomplete, I will accept a collect phone call to complete my entry.

______Skater’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature This release must be signed by the parent/guardian if entrant is under 21 years of age.

Entry Fees First Event $95.00 ______Pairs or Partner Dance as 1st event $45.00/skater ______All additional singles events $25.00 ______

Total Entry Fee ______

Make checks payable to Skate Kansas City. Submit check and entry form to: Skate Kansas City 2012 14861 Walmer Overland Park, KS 66223

Forms must be postmarked by 2/19/2012. A service fee of $25.00 will be charged for any returned checks. Late entries will be notified if accepted and charged a $25.00 service fee. Any changes of entry after 2/19/2012 will be charged a $25.00 service fee.

For additional information, contact us at [email protected] or call 913.638.9026 (no calls after 8PM).

Please feel free to write one check for both entry fees and practice ice.

Finance Committee Use Only

Date Rcvd.______Name on Check______

Ck# ______

Check Total______Entry Fees ______P.I.______Other______

Underpaid ______Refund Due______

Skate Kansas City 2012 Entry Application Entry Deadline: 2/19/2012

Entry Form 1 of 3: Synchronized Team Information

Team name: U.S. Figure Skating #:

Club: (if applicable)

Team contact person:

Daytime phone number: Email:

Address: City State/Zip:

Primary coach: U.S. Figure Skating #: Daytime phone number: Email: Number of skaters: Number of alternates:

Please check the level and/or event (s) entered:

[ ] Beginner [ ] Intermediate [ ] Open collegiate [ ] Preliminary [ ] Novice [ ] Collegiate [ ] Pre-Juvenile [ ] Junior short program [ ] Open adult [ ] Open Juvenile [ ] Junior free skate [ ] Adult [ ] Juvenile [ ] Senior short program [ ] Masters [ ] Senior free skate

Entry Fee: Enclosed is $ 95.00 event fee, plus $10.00 per skater (including alternates).

Checks should be made payable to: Skate Kansas City

Mail completed entry form to: Skate Kansas City, c/o Lori Osborne, 14861 Walmer, Overland Park, KS 66223

Note: Team managers, please carry proof of age and birth date for all competitors.

Note for beginner teams: Beginner teams may choose to represent either a full member club or a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills school / program.

Skate Kansas City 2012 Entry Application Entry Deadline: 2/19/2012

Entry Form 2 of 3: Team Entry Form

Team Name:______Level:______

SKATER NAMES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Birth date U.S. Figure Skating # Highest MITF test passed* Last Name first 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Alt. 1. Alt. 2. Alt. 3. Alt. 4. Alt. 5. Alt. 6.

* Required for teams entering open juvenile, juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiate and adult. Also required for beginner teams. Skaters on beginner teams are not permitted to have passed higher than preliminary, and the majority of the team must be no-test.

** Skaters on beginner teams may be either full U.S. Figure Skating members or Basic Skills members.

***Teams are permitted to have a maximum for four alternates, in addition to the maximum number of athletes allowed on the ice at their level.

Skate Kansas City 2012 Entry Application Entry Deadline: 2/19/2012

Entry Form 3 of 3: Liability Waiver / Certification by Club Officer

Team Name:______Level:______

U.S. Figure Skating and the clubs or organizers of competitions undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents and guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials, U.S. Figure Skating, the club hosting the competition, and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition.

Skater’s name in alphabetical order Skater signatureor parent / guardian (if skater is under 18) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Alt. 4 Alt. 5 Alt. 6

Club officer or skating school director: All of the skaters listed on the team entry form are to the best of my knowledge, eligible members in good standing and eligible to compete under U.S. Figure Skating or Skate Canada rules.

Print Name:______Signature:______

Title:______

Club / Basic Skills Program Name:______

Skate Kansas City 2012 Program Content Form

For pairs it is sufficient if one partner fills in the following form Name of Competitor(s): USFSA#: Event & Level: Phone #: Email Address:

ELEMENTS IN ORDER OF SKATING

Time* Elements SP / OD Time* Elements FS / FD

* Time during program

Date, Signature:

Please mail this form no later than February 19, 2012 to: Skate Kansas City 2012 14861 Walmer Overland Park, KS 66223

Skate Kansas City 2012 - Practice Ice Request Form

Name______USFS# Address City______State______Zip______Phone (____) E-mail address Coach______Coach’s Phone (____)______Coach’s E-mail Estimated Date & Time of Arrival ______Official practice ice has tentatively been scheduled to begin Thursday, March 31st or Friday, April 1st depending on the competition schedule. Skaters/parents using the online registration will be allowed to choose their practice ice sessions. When all pre-paid requests for practice ice have been available for reservation online and paper requests have been assigned, additional practice ice may be made available online or at registration, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Only one skater per practice ice request form, please. You may, however, write one check for fees. Each session is 30 minutes in length. A: Singles Practice Ice - 30 minutes in length per session: Skaters entering singles events may request up to three (3) practice sessions in advance. Sessions are $12.00 each. Please circle the number of practice ice sessions you wish to purchase in advance:

1 Session = $12 2 Sessions = $24 3 Sessions = $36 Free Skate Entered:

B: Solo Dance Practice Ice - 30 minutes in length per session: Skaters entering Solo Dance events may request up to one (1) practice sessions in advance. Sessions are $12.00 each. Please circle the number of practice ice sessions you wish to purchase in advance:

1 Session = $12 Solo Dances Entered:

C: Pairs & Partner Dance Practice Ice - 30 minutes in length per session: Pairs and Partner Dance entrants may request up to two (2) practice sessions in advance. Sessions are $12.00 each per skater. Please circle the number of practice ice sessions you wish to purchase in advance:

Pairs Partner Dance 1 Session = $12

Pair Event Entered: Partner Dance Event Entered: Partner’s Name

D: Synchronized Team Practice Ice - 20 minutes in length per session: Teams entering Synchronized team events may request up to one (1) practice sessions in advance. Sessions are $95.00 each. Please circle the number of practice ice sessions you wish to purchase in advance:

1 Session = $95 Synchronized Team Level Entered:

Scheduled, pre-paid practice ce is not refundable and may not be sold to other skaters. Any pre-paid practice ice request without payment will not be filled. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 surcharge.

Please Note: From February 20, 2012 until the start of the competition, online practice ice will be sold for $15 a session. Practice ice purchased during the competition (with the exception of final round practice ice) will be $18. Final round practice ice will be $12.

Complete this form and mail, with check or money order made payable to: Skate Kansas City. Mail to: Skate Kansas City 2012 14861 Walmer, Overland Park, KS 66223

Please direct all practice ice questions to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. All forms and payments must be postmarked by February 19, 2012. Metered mail is not accepted as proof of postmark.

Practice Ice Committee Use Only Date Rcvd Singles Session #1 Dance Session #1 Ck# Singles Session #2 Pairs Session #1_ Name on Ck Singles Session #3 Synchro Session #1 Amt Paid Amt Due/Refund Due

Skate Kansas City 2012 – Contract for Personal Advertisement Hosted by: The Kansas City Figure Skating Club

DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENT ENTRY: MARCH 1, 2012

Name: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______Email: ______Phone: ______This is a great way for grandparents, neighbors, pets, siblings, friends, coaches, etc. to show their support! Good luck! Skate great! Have fun! Congratulations! We love you! Thanks Mom & Dad! Thank you coach!

Please circle the one (1) picture you would like included with your copy. Finished size will be 4” x 1” and will be printed in black and white.

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Please PRINT your message clearly (box is ad’s actual size) with a maximum of 20 words.

Make Check Payable to: Skate Kansas City Personal ads are $15 each Mail to: Skate Kansas City 2012 – Ads Please – one entry per form 8904 Pine St. (One check for multiple ads is ok!) Lenexa, KS 66220-3356

Questions? Contact Katie Holmes (913) 738-4554 or Kendra Murray (913) 390-7904, or email [email protected].

Skate Kansas City 2012 – Contract for Business Advertisement Hosted by: The Kansas City Figure Skating Club

DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENT ENTRY: MARCH 1, 2012

Name: ______Company: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______Email: ______Phone: ______Skater who sold this advertisement (if applicable): ______

The Skate Kansas City 2012 competition has more than 750 people attending from all over the USA. The final program size is 5½ x 8½, and will be sold to every competitor. Please circle the advertisement(s) you wish to purchase: COVER SIZE COST INTERIOR SIZE COST Front Inside 5½ x 8½ $200.00 Full Page 5½ x 8½ $150.00 Back Outside 5½ x 8½ SOLD Half Page 5½ x 4¼ $80.00 Back Inside 5½ x 8½ $200.00 Quarter Page 5½ x 2¼ $37.50

Questions? Contact Katie Holmes (913) 738-4554 or Kendra Murray (913) 390-7904 or email [email protected]

 Advertisers are permitted and encouraged to offer a discount promotions ads.  Advertisers may submit a coupon or other small item to be placed in the skating competitor’s goodie bag. If you wish to have an item included, please mail 500 items with your ad request.

Email advertisements to: [email protected] Electronic ads are preferred. Please attach a copy of the advertisement, or drawing of advertisement and include any logos, photos or miscellaneous items you would like scanned into your ad.

INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Patrons please include business or family name (or anonymous):

Gold Patron – $100 + Name listed as: ______Silver Patron – $50 - $99 Name listed as: ______Bronze Patron – $1 - $49 Name listed as: ______

Make Check Payable to: Skate Kansas City Mail to: Skate Kansas City 2012 – Ads 8904 Pine St. Lenexa, KS 66220-3356