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Ice in the Pines 2016
Open Non Qualifying Competition
Flagstaff Figure Skating Club
August 20 and 21, 2016
Entry Deadline 9:00 pm Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Chief Referee: Trish Wilkins
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Ice in the Pines 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.
ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR BASIC SKILLS PARTICIPANTS:
The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/club or any other Basic Skills Program/club.
Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1- 8 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including Moves in the Field or individual dances.
For the Free skate 1-6, Test Track and Well Balanced levels, eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed (moves in the field test level will not determine skater’s competitive level). Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition.
It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If, for whatever reason, the Local Organizing Committee discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below their class level, the chairman and referee will have theoption to move the skater into the proper division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. Please be sure to check for the director/instructor’s signature confirming the level of the skater.
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL FOR NON-QUALIFYING EVENTS :
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 who placed in the top four in a final round of their last qualifying competition in their divisions must move up one level, except for novice and higher.
Age restrictions/requirements: Skaters entering juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program) must be under 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering open juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program), must be at least 14 years of age at the close of entries.
Skaters entering beginner–pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group.
ENTRIES: Entries must be received by 9:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. EntryEeze will be used for all entries. You must sign up a for a new account- last year's accounts cannot be used. You must enter your USFSA membership number and select your club or Basic Skills membership. All competitors must be a current member of a USFSA club or a USFSA Basic Skills program. Entering incorrect information into your account may result in you not being allowed to compete. To register, go to flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/?q=content/ice-pines and click on EntryEeze. There is a credit card processing fee. Paper entries will NOT be accepted. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of
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REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be charged a $35 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 on the competition web site after the final schedule is published, at flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/?q=content/ice-pines .
FACILITIES : The competition will be held at Jay Live Ice Arena in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jay Lively Ice Arena is a single surface indoor rink with NHL surface 200 ft. by 85 ft. with slightly rounded corners. The rink is located at 1650 N. Turquoise Drive, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, (928) 213-2340. Please do NOT call the rink staff with competition questions. There will be two locker rooms for ladies and one for men. Snacks and hot and cold drinks will be available at the rink.
MUSIC: Music must be supplied as a single track on a standard full-size CD or CDR. Small or odd-shaped CD's, CD-RW discs, USB sticks, and electronic players will not be accepted. The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of initial check-in for all events that day. If music is needed for practice ice, the skater must bring an additional CD. At least one duplicate CD or USB stick should be readily available during the skater’s events and for use during practice ice. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Flagstaff Figure Skating Club cannot be responsible for music media left at the end of the competition. Again, please have separate CDs for practice and competition.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Flagstaff Figure Skating Club, and Jay Lively Ice Arena- City of Flagstaff 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 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all events.
REGISTRATION: Registration will begin on the first day of competition at 6:00 AM and end one hour before the last event of the competition. The registration table will be located in the rink lobby immediately to the right of the entry doors. Please register at least one hour before your first event and promptly upon arrival.
PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice can be purchased via EntryEeze from the competition website at www.flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/content/ice-pines and will be available for $15 per half hour session on Saturday and Sunday, depending on the final competition schedule. Skaters must sign up and pay for practice ice on our web site or on the paper application and indicate their preference for practice sessions. Practice ice times will be posted via EntryEeze at www.flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/content/ice-pines. Skaters must turn in their music at the music box after taking the ice. Music will not be accepted from anyone other than the skater, and only at the ice side of the music box. Music will be announced and played once in the order it was received. Skaters arriving before the competition may practice on regular FFSC freestyle sessions at the current walk-on rate per session. See the FFSC website, flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/content/club-ice, for the current freestyle schedule.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: An official action and awards photographer, as well as an official videographer, will be present. See the competition web page for updates: www.flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/content/ice-pines.
AWARDS: Medals with ribbons will be given for all placements in all competitive events, and to Special Skaters in exhibitions. Awards will be presented and photos taken at the podium outside the building to the south. Skaters will need skate guards to reach the podium. In the event of bad weather, the podium will be moved to the Blue locker room.
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OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained in the lobby of the ice rink. 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 one hour prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition. The final schedule will be posted online and at the rink on the first day of 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. 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 Bruce Grubbs, Co-Registrar, [email protected], 928-606-5225, or Toni Rucker, Co-Registrar, 928-607-2958, [email protected], or Lauren Copeland-Glenn, LOC Chair, [email protected], (928) 600- 7697. Please, no calls after 9 pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Competition Schedule and Updates: Check the competition website for the preliminary and final schedules, and other competition updates: http://www.flagstafffigureskatingclub.com/?q=content/ice- pines
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EVENT: Showcase Events
Format: Showcase groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Vocal music is permitted and 6.0 judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description.
Showcase categories may include: Dramatic Entertainment: Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. Props and Scenery ARE permitted. Light Entertainment: Programs should express a carefree concept or storyline designed to uplift and entertain the audience through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. Props and Scenery ARE permitted. Duets: are theatrical performances by any two competitors. Props and Scenery ARE permitted. Interpretive: The program will be a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to music that is supplied by the LOC. Programs should incorporate various elements of expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the skater’s interpretation of the music, rather than technical elements. For USFSA National Showcase Interpretive events the music will be played continuously during a 30-minute off ice session in a room. The room will be attended only by the adult monitor assigned to play the music, and the competing skaters. The music will be played twice during a warm-up on full ice. After the warm up skaters will go back to the room, with no music being played. Skaters will be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes. All competitors in an event will interpret the same music. Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music, and be taken to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be pre-positioned on the performance surface. For Basic Skills Showcase Interpretive events music will be played twice during warm up. After warm up, all skaters except first competitor will be escorted to a locker room with a fan running or another location where they can't hear the music. The escort must remain with the skaters and no one else is allowed with the skaters. the first skater will hear the music one more time and then perform a program to the music. The next skater will listen to the music for the third time at the rink entrance but must not watch as the first skater performs and on one except the ice monitor and the next skater are allowed at the entrance. No one is allowed to talk to, coach or make hand signals to the skaters during the event. Interpretive Performance Times: Pre-juvenile and below: 1:00 max Juvenile thru novice: 1:30 max Junior and senior: 1:30 max Teen and young adult: 1:30 max All adult events: 1:30 max
General event parameters: Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. No bobby pins, feathers, hair accessories, or anything else that may fall to the ice and be hazardous to the skaters are allowed. A 0.1 deduction will be taken. Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided singles and duet competitors within one minute and by unaided ensemble contestants within two minutes for setup and two minutes for removal. A 0.2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges’ mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance.
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Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint for theatrical and artistic qualities. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestant’s marks. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice.
Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page. Basic Skills Showcase Event Levels
LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM LENGTH Elements only from Basic 1- May not have passed any higher than Basic 1-8 Time 1:00 Max 8 curriculum Basic 8 level. Free skate 1-6/ Limited 3 jump maximum, ½ rotation May not have passed any official U.S. Time: 1:30 Max beginner/ jumps only, plus the Figure Skating free skate tests. Beginner/Adult 1-4 following full rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop. No-test/ 3 jump maximum. No Axels Must have passed no higher than U.S. Time: 1:30 Max Pre-preliminary/ or double jumps permitted. Figure Skating pre-preliminary or Adult pre-bronze adult pre-bronze free skate test.
Preliminary/ 3 jump maximum. Axels are Must have passed no higher than U.S. Time: 1:40 Max Adult bronze permitted, but no double Figure Skating preliminary free skate jumps allowed. or adult bronze test.
USFS Showcase Event Levels
Must have passed (dance Must not have passed (dance Event tests refer to solo or tests refer to solo or Age Time partnered standard track) partnered standard track) Singles or Duets No minimum Preliminary Free Skate Pre-Juvenile Free Skate (Duets must Preliminary age 1:40 max 2 Preliminary Dances compete at the (max age 20) highest test level No minimum of the two skaters) Pre Juvenile Free Skate or Juvenile Free Skate or Pre Juvenile age 1:40 max 2 Preliminary Dances Complete Pre-Bronze Dance (max age 20) Juvenile Free Skate or Intermediate Free Skate or 13 and Juvenile 2:10 max Complete Pre-Bronze Dance Complete Bronze Dance under
Juvenile Free Skate or Intermediate Free Skate or Teen 14-17 2:10 max Complete Pre-Bronze Dance Complete Bronze Dance
Intermediate Intermediate Free Skate or Novice Free Skate or 17 and under 2:10 max Complete Bronze Dance One Silver Dance
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Juvenile Free Skate or Novice Free Skate or Young Adult 18-20 2:10 max Complete Pre-Bronze Dance One Silver Dance Novice Free Skate or Junior Free Skate or Novice 2:10 max One Silver Dance Two Pre-Gold Dances Junior Free Skate or Senior Free Skate or No age Junior 2:40 max Two Pre-Gold Dances Completed Gold Dance restriction Senior Free Skate or Senior 2:40 max Complete Gold Dance
Event Must meet requirements for* Must not have passed Age Time
Adult Bronze Free Skate or Pairs Events or have passed Adult Bronze Any Pre-Silver Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max the complete Pre-Bronze Dance Test
Adult Silver Free Skate or Pairs Adult Silver Events or have passed one Pre- Any Pre-Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max Silver Dance Test Adult Gold Free Skate or any Masters Pairs event or have Adult Gold Complete Pre- Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max passed one Pre-Gold Dance Test At least the Masters Intermediate or any Masters Masters 21 and older 1:40 max Pairs Event or have passed the complete Pre-Gold Dance Test Mini Production Open Open 3:10 max Production Open Open 6:15 max
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EVENT: Basic Program Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8
Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater may use elements from a previous level A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level
Level Time Skating rules/standards 1. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:10 max. 2. Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam 1-3 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 1. Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:10 max. 2. Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row 1. Forward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 2 1:10 max. 2. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot 3. Moving snowplow stop 4. Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward 5. Backward two-foot swizzles, 6 - 8 in a row 1. Forward stroking Basic 3 1:10 max. 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 3. Forward slalom 4. Backward one-foot glide, either foot 5. Two-foot spin, minimum three revolutions 1. Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Basic 4 1:10 max. 2. Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions 3. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes 4. Backward snowplow stop, right or left 1. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions 1:10 max. 2. Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg, minimum three revolutions Basic 5 3. Side toe hop, either direction 4. Hockey stop 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left Basic 6 1:10 max. 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left 4. Lunge, right or left 5. T-stop, right or left 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right Basic 7 1:10 max. 2. Ballet Jump, either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise 4. Forward inside pivot 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left Basic 8 1:10 max. 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka, either direction 4. Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions
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EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Program Event
Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:40 maximum
Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive Free Skate 1 1:40 max 2. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers, minimum three revolutions 3. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 4. Half flip jump 1. Forward outside spiral, right or left Free Skate 2 1:40 max 2. Beginning back spin – entry optional, minimum two revolutions 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 4. Toe loop jump 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Free Skate 3 1:40 max 2. Back spin, minimum three revolutions 3. Salchow jump 4. Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination 1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:40 max 2. Sit spin, minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump-loop jump combination 1. Camel spin, minimum three revolutions Free Skate 5 1:40 max 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin, minimum three revolutions each foot 3. Loop-loop jump combination 4. Flip jump 1. Camel, sit spin combination, minimum of four revolutions total Free Skate 6 1:40 max 2. Split jump or stag jump 3. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence 4. Lutz jump
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EVENT: 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: 1. 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. 2. 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. 3. 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 Maximum of 2 spins: elements: Two spins of a Connecting moves Skaters may not 1:40 max Jumps with not more different nature, and steps should have passed tests than one-half one position be demonstrated higher than U.S. rotation (front to only. No change throughout the Figure Skating back or back to front of foot, no program pre-preliminary including half-loop) flying entry. free skate test Single rotation (Min. 3 jumps: Salchow, toe revolutions) loop and loop only. Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump
Preliminary Maximum of 5 jump Maximum of 2 spins: elements: One spin in one Connecting moves Skaters must 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Jumps with not more position; no change and steps should have passed at than one rotation (no of foot, no flying be demonstrated least the U.S. Axels). entry. (Min. 3 throughout the Figure Skating Max. 2 jump revolutions) program pre-preliminary combinations or One spin consisting free skate test sequences of a front scratch to but may not Max. 2 of any same back scratch; exit on have passed tests type jump spinning foot not higher than the mandatory. (Min. 3 preliminary free rev. per foot) skate test
Pre-Juvenile Maximum of 5 jump Maximum of 2 spins: Skaters must elements: One spin in one One step sequence have passed at 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Jumps with not more position, no change fully utilizing ice least the U.S.
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than one rotation (no of foot (Min. 3 surface Figure Skating Axels). revolutions) preliminary free Max. 2 jump One combination skate test but combinations or spin: forward camel may not have sequences spin to forward sit passed tests Max. 2 of any same spin; change of foot higher than pre- type jump optional (Min. 6 juvenile free revolutions). Spins skate test may not fly.
Juvenile Maximum of 5 jump Maximum of 2 spins: Skaters must elements: One solo spin in one One step sequence have passed at 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Any single jumps, position, no change fully utilizing ice least the U.S. including Axel, are of foot (Min. 4 surface Figure Skating permitted. revolutions). pre-juvenile free Max. 2 jump One combination skate test but combinations or spin with one may not have sequences change of foot and passed tests Max. 2 of any same at least one change higher than type jump of position, must juvenile free include two of the skate test basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot)
Only solo spin may fly
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EVENT: 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 moves Skaters may not have 1:40 one-half rotation (front to spins, no change and steps should be passed tests higher Maximum back or back to front). of foot, no flying demonstrated than U.S. Figure Max. 2 jump sequences entry (Min. 3 throughout the Skating Basic Skills Max. 2 of any same jump revolutions) program free skating badge tests
High Beginner Max. 5 jump elements: Max. 2 spins: Jumps with no more than Two upright Connecting moves Skaters may not have 1:40 one-half rotation (front to spins, change of and steps should be passed tests higher Maximum back or back to front foot optional, no demonstrated than U.S. Figure including half-loop) flying entry throughout the Skating Basic Skills Single rotation jumps: (Min. 3 program free skating badge Salchow and toe loop only. revolutions) tests Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump.
No-Test Max. 5 jump elements: Max. 2 spins: Step sequence* Single jumps, with the Spins may Must use one- 1:40 exception of the single Axel, change feet half the ice Maximum are allowed and/or position surface Number of single jumps Spins may start Moves in the (except single Axels) is not with a fly field and spiral limited provided the Minimum 3 revs. sequences are maximum number of jump Spins must be of permitted but elements allowed is not a different will not be exceeded character (For counted as Maximum of 2 jump definition see elements. combinations or sequences rule 4103E) Jumps may be Jump combinations limited included in the to 2 jumps except that step sequence skaters may perform one 3- jump combination Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps No single Axels, double,
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triple or quadruple jumps are permitted Half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a jump combination or sequence
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EVENT: Well Balanced Program 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 for pre-preliminary – intermediate. 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. Either IJS or the 6.0 judging system may be used for this event. All relevant and appropriate IJS rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org , under “Technical Information,” then “Singles/Pairs”
Level Time Jumps Spins Step Sequences Maximum of 5 jump elements: Pre- 1:40 max All single jumps, Maximum of 2 spins: One step Preliminary including single Axel, Spins may sequenced that Vocal allowed change feet must use ½ of the music No double, triple or and/or ice surface. permitted quadruple jumps position. allowed Spins may Moves in the field Axel may be repeated start with a fly. and spiral once as a solo jump, as Minimum of 3 sequences are part of a jump revolutions permitted, but combination or jump These spins must be will not count as sequence. (maximum of of a different elements 2 single Axels) character (For Number of single jumps definition see Rule Jumps may be is not limited provided 4103 (E) included in the the maximum number step sequence of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 jumps is permitted. Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps ½ loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination
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Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Preliminary 1:40 max One must be an Axel or Spins may One step sequence Waltz-jump type jump change feet that must use ½ of Vocal All single jumps, and/or the ice surface. music including single Axel, position. allowed. Only 2 Spins may permitted Moves in the field different jumps may be start with a fly. and spiral attempted (limited to Minimum of 3 sequences are double Salchow, double revolutions permitted, but toe loop and double will not count as loop) elements. Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple or These spins must be Jumps may be quadruple jumps are of a different included in the not allowed character (For step sequence. An Axel plus up to two definition see Rule different, allowable 4103 (E) double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of jump combinations or jump sequences Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2 double jumps and 1 single jump is permitted. Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or double jumps ½ loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination
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Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 One must be an Axel or 1 spin combination; One step sequence sec. waltz –jump. with or without fully utilizing ice Max. 2 jump combinations change of foot*, may surface. Vocal or sequences fly. music Jump combinations limited 1 spin with only 1 permitted to 2 jumps except that position*, may fly, skaters may perform one no change of foot 3-jump combination with a Min. 4 revolutions.; maximum of 2 double 6 revolutions for jumps combo Number of jumps in jump Spins must be of a sequence is limited to a different nature max. of 3 single or double jumps The number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed has not been exceeded An Axel and no more than 3 different double jumps may be repeated (but not more) as individual jumps, as part of jump combination or jump sequence. Maximum of 2 Axels or any double jump No double Axels, triple or quadruple jumps Half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a jump combination or sequence Maximum of 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 spins: Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 One must be an Axel-type 1 spin combination; One choreographic (under 14 sec. jump* with/without change step sequence fully years) All single and double jumps, of foot* utilizing ice surface. & Open including double Axel, are 1 spin with only 1 Juvenile (14 permitted position; no change years or Max. 2 jump combinations or of foot* older) sequences Both spins may start Jump combinations limited to 2 with a fly jumps except that skaters may Min. 5 revolutions; 8 perform one 3-jump revolutions. for combination with a maximum combination of 2 double jumps Min. 2 revolutions in Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited position No more than 3 double jumps Spins must be of a may be repeated (1 each), but different nature
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only as part of combination or sequence. Max 2 of same double jump. No triple or quadruple jumps
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EVENT: Adult 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 parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The following deductions will be taken: 1. -0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. 2. -0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. 3. -0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions.
Jumps Spins Step Level Sequences
Max. 5 Max. 2 Max. 1 Min. 1*, max. 2 combinations or sequences Spins must be of different To be chosen One combination/sequence may consist of character (for definition, see from: three jumps, and the other may have only U.S. Figure Skating rule Step two jumps 4103E) sequence Additional jump sequences which contain Min. 3 revolutions total if no or non-listed jumps of not more than one change of foot Spiral revolution performed as part of connecting Min. 3 revolutions each foot if sequence footwork preceding single jumps are change of foot (any pattern) ADULT permitted There must be a minimum of 2 SILVER Each jump may be repeated only once, and revolutions in each position, or only as part of combination or sequence the position will not be counted Must use at least ½ ice 2:10 max All single jumps are permitted, including an Min. 2 revolutions in position Axel-type jump. surface No double or triple jumps are permitted Additional * means Half-loop is considered a listed jump with moves in the element is the value of a single loop when used in a field, spiral required jump combination or sequence and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such.
ADULT Max. 4 Max. 2 Max. 1 BRONZE Min. 1*, max. 2 combinations or sequences; Spins must be of different To be chosen One combination/sequence may consist of character (for definition, see from: 1:50 max three jumps, and the other may have only U.S. Figure Skating rule Step two jumps 4103E) sequence
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Each jump may be repeated only once, and Min. 3 revolutions total if no or only as part of combination or sequence change of foot Spiral All single jumps are permitted (except Min. 3 revolutions each foot if sequence Axel) change of foot (any No Axel, double or triple jumps are Min. 2 revolutions in position pattern) permitted or the position will not be Half-loop is considered a listed jump with counted Must use at the value of a single loop when used in a No flying spins are permitted least ½ ice jump combination or sequence surface * means Additional element is moves in the required field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such.
Max. 4 Max. 2 Max. 1 Jump combinations and sequences are Min. 3 revolutions Conn optional, but no more than 2 combinations No flying spins are permitted ecting steps or sequences may be included throughout One jump combination/sequence may the program ADULT consist of three jumps, and the other may are required PRE have only two jumps. BRONZE Each jump may be repeated only once and only as part of combination or sequence ( 1:40 max Only single and half-revolution jumps are allowed No Lutz, Axel or double jumps are allowed Half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a jump combination or sequence
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EVENT: Special Skater Free Skate and Showcase
Groups will be divided by gender and age if entries permit. Special Skater events are open to any skater with a disability including mental and physical challenges. Please note any special limitations of the skater, such as hearing or vision impairment, as well as any other physical limitations that would require special consideration (such as special equipment like walkers), and include it with the entry form. All programs may be skated to instrumental or vocal music.
Please note: in the event of only one entrant in a particular event, it shall be the Referee’s discretion whether to eliminate the event or have it skated as exhibition. If an exhibition is skated, a medal will be awarded. Also, warm-ups may be combined to maximize ice time. Any combined warm-ups will be noted on the skate order posting.
Free Skate
LEVEL Requirements Special Skater Free Program must include at least 3 of the 5 following skills: Forward swizzles, backward swizzles, one Skate 1 foot snow plow stop, two foot dip, beginning stroking (T position and push). 1 minute. Special Skater Free Program must include at least 7 of the following 10 skills: Forward stroking, forward swizzle, Skate 2 backward stroking, backward swizzle, one foot slide left and right, two foot spin, forward to backward turn, backward to forward turn, snowplow stop, T-stop. 1:30 minutes. Special Skater Free Program must include at least 7 of the following 10 skills: Forward to backward turn, backward to Skate 3 forward turn, snowplow stop, T-stop, forward outside 3 turn, lunge, two foot spin, bunny hop, forward crossover, backward crossover. 2 minutes. Special Skater Free Program must include at least 9 of the following skills: Forward outside 3 turn, forward inside Skate 4 Mohawk turn, lunge, shoot the duck, bunny hop, waltz jump, spiral, forward pivot, sit-spin, camel spin, 1 foot spin, T-stop. 2 minutes. Special Skater Free A well-balanced program that includes jumps, spins, and footwork elements from the previous levels, Skate 5 and may include: single rotation jumps, single rotation jump combinations or sequences, and combination spins that change position and/or foot. 2:30 min. No Axel allowed.
Showcase
The Showcase event is designed to portray a character or theme through music and costume. Costumes must be in good taste. Only hand held props are permitted. Skaters will be judged using only the second mark of the 6.0 system. There will be five levels of Special Skater Showcase events, which correspond to the Special Skater Free Skate levels. There are no required elements. Duration: 1:30 minutes, +/- 10 seconds for all levels.
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Ice in the Pines Program Advertising Form
Advertising is available in the Event Program for business “good luck” display ads, single line “good luck” messages and acknowledgment of patrons. Ad copy deadline is July 20, 2016.
All display ads should be camera ready black and white PDF files sent by email to: [email protected]. If the display ad material supplied is not in a suitable format, the organizing committee reserves the right to alter, enhance or create a new ad. The program size is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and all artwork must fit into the size specifications selected.
Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip:______
Home Phone #: ( ______) ______Cell Phone #: (______) ______
E-Mail: ______
Please check:
__ Inside Front Cover (5” x 8”) $225
__ Inside Back Cover (5” x 8”) $175
__ Full Page (5” x 8”) $120
__ Half Page (5” x 3-7/8”) $75
__ 1/4 Page (2-3/8” x 3-7/8”) $50
__ 1/8 Page (2-3/8” x 1-3/4”) $30
__ Good Luck Message (12 words or less) $15
(Message: ______)
For questions regarding programs ads only, please contact: Ruth Austin via email: [email protected]
Make checks payable to: Flagstaff Figure Skating Club and mail to:
Flagstaff FSC Attn: Ice in the Pines Program Ads PO Box 3663 Flagstaff, AZ 86003
Thank you for your support!
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