Age Categories: The following age categories apply to all events: Young Adult* 17 to 20 years old Class I 21 to 35 years old Class II 36 to 45 years old Class III 46 to 55 years old Class IV 56 to 65 years old The 2019 Peach Classic Class V 66 years old & over ... an all adult competition hosted by the All age categories may be divided or combined depending on Georgia Figure Skating Club the number of registrations; The Georgia Figure Skating Club and sanctioned by reserves the right to divide or combine any event if necessary and to cancel any events (with full refund of entry fee) if fewer U.S. Figure Skating than two entries are received. August 31-September 1, 2019 Music: Music must be uploaded to the Entryeeze Registra- I. General Information tion site no later than August 23 at 11:59pm. You can up- load your music in mp3 format as soon as you have entered and paid for your events. Eligibility: All competitors must be either: 1) a member in good standing of a club having membership in U.S. Figure If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact: Skating; 2) an individual member of U.S. Figure Skating; 3) a Marilyn Nolte at [email protected] member of a national figure skating association that is a mem- ber of the ISU. Entries from members of clubs with a proba- A duplicate/backup CD MUST be readily available tionary status will be accepted provided the entry is accompa- at rink side in case of audio/playback problems. nied by a signed certification by the skater that he or she is properly qualified to participate in the event(s) entered. Skaters may compete in as many disciplines as qualified by test level Schedule: A final schedule will be available at the registra- and age, but may compete in only one event per discipline; tion desk and will be posted around the rink. A schedule will competitors may enter both team and solo dance events. Age be posted on the GaFSC web site at: and test qualifications as of July 28, 2019 (close of entries), will www.gafsc.org/peachclassic/ no later than one week before the event. determine classification. All skaters must compete at the level of their highest passed freestyle test, or one level higher. Pairs and Dance competi- Judging System: The ISU judging system (IJS) will be tors must meet the requirements listed in that section of this used for Bronze through Masters Freeskate and Gold through Masters Pairs. A Planned Program Content form announcement. must be submitted by August 23 for all events being judged under the ISU system. Entries: Secure online Registration and credit card payment available at: http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=216 The 6.0 judging system will be used for all other events. Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm EDT, July 28, 2019. Rink: All events will be held at the Atlanta Ice Forum, Late entries will be accepted through August 4 with a late fee 2300 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, GA 30097 of $30.00 770-813-1010 http://www.iceforum.com After August 4, all late entries will be at the discretion of the Chief Referee and will require a late fee of $30.00 The rink is a climate-controlled facility with a double ice sur- face, each measuring 200' by 85' with rounded corners and a The Georgia Figure Skating Club reserves the right to divide or hockey barrier. combine any event if necessary and to cancel any events (with full refund of entry fee) if fewer than two entries are received. Registration Desk: Will be open at the rink during the scheduled events. Skaters are required to check the official bul- letin board at the rink for the scheduled events. The posting of such notices, changes or announcements shall be considered sufficient notice to competitors. Updated: July 15, 2019 2 Liability: Contact Information: U.S. Figure Skating, Georgia Figure Skating Club, and the Atlanta IceForum accept no responsibility for injury or damage Information concerning the competition will be updated on the sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in Georgia Figure Skating Club Web Site: accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating www.gafsc.org/peachclassic/ Rulebook. If you have further questions about the 2019 Peach Classic, Entries and Registration: please send your questions to: Secure online Registration and credit card payment available at: Ginger Whatley http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=216 404-292-3815 [email protected] Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm EDT, July 28, 2019. or, the Event Chair: (Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Competi- Rob Lichtefeld tion Committee and will require a late fee of $30.00) 678-779-3894 [email protected] Awards: Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit st nd rd th card charges will be assessed a $25.00 fee. Payment of the fee Awards will be presented to the 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 place will be required before skater is allowed to participate in prac- winners in each event. tice ice or events Practice Ice: The entry fees will cover videos for full ice events Practice ice will be available at the Atlanta IceForum beginning Friday, August 30 and will be available throughout the compe- such as Freeskate, Showcase and Dance events. tition. • Non-Qualifying Events: The cost is $10 per 20-minute session if pre-paid and $12 per First Event: 20-minute session on a walk-on basis. $125.00 for first singles event that uses the ISU judging system (IJS) Online selection and credit card payment will be available at: http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=216 $100.00 for first singles, showcase, or other individual event that uses the 6.0 judging system Photography/Videography $50.00 for each partner of pair, dance team, or duet; Videos for each event will be provided to each skat- er in that event. Additional Events $65.00 for each additional IJS event Action photography will be available for purchase. $50.00 for each additional solo/singles event Please no flash photography – it distracts the skaters and Team Maneuvers: doesn’t work well due to the Plexiglas hockey barriers. $25.00 for each member of a team maneuvers team Personal vidoeography will only be available in specified loca- • CompeteUSA Events: tions and only with handheld devices. First Event: $60.00 for first singles event Program: Printed programs will be given to all competitors. If you would Additional Singles Events: like to advertise in the program, a program insertion order is in $25.00 for each additional singles event this packet. If you have any questions, please contact: Rob Lichtefeld Planned program content forms must be submitted online 770-513-2117 [email protected] at EntryEeze by August 23, or there will be a $10.00 PPC fee assessed at the door when you complete your form at Accommodations: registration. The Georgia Figure Skating club has acquired discounted rates at several local hotels. Please check the Peach Classic website Changes and Refunds: for rates and contact information: http://www.gafsc.org/peachclassic All changes after the deadline (event, level) will be levied a $25.00 fee Full refunds including practice ice, minus the online processing fee, are available if withdrawal is prior to July 28, 2019. After July 28, entry refunds are only available if the competition is not held or there is a death in the competitor’s immediate fami- ly. There will be NO medical refunds given. Please contact Rob Lichtefeld for refund information. If you register online, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason. Updated: July 15, 2019 Important Notice for All Coaches: Adult Competition Series: The 2019 Peach Classic is a participating event in the 2019- To be a credentialed coach at a sanctioned nonqualifying com- 2020 Adult Competition Series. petition, coaches must meet the following requirements: The U.S Figure Skating Adult Competition Series is open to Coaching U.S. Figure Skating athletes: adult and young adult skaters in the adult 1 through adult • Current member in good standing with U.S. Figure Skat- bronze levels in the Eastern, Midwestern, and Pacific Coast ing sections. • Completed background check (green light status) • Completed SafeSport Training* Participants in the Adult Competition Series compete in both • Continuing Education Requirements (CERs) for the 2018- the free skate and compulsory events in at least two participat- 19 Competition Season ing Compete USA and nonqualifying competitions, one being • Proof of current general liability insurance with limits of the nonqualifying competition held in conjunction with their $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. adult sectional championships. Athletes receive points based on their placement and the number of competitors in each event. Coaching Compete USA athletes: These points are used to determine final series winners within • Learn to Skate USA Instructor membership OR U.S. Fig- each section. Sectional series awards are presented at the non- ure Skating full membership qualifying competition held in conjunction with each adult sectional championships. • Completed SafeSport Training* (for coaches 18 years old and over) The mission of this program is to provide a meaningful series • Completed background check (green light status) (for of events to encourage skaters in the adult 1 through adult coaches 18 years old and over) bronze levels to enjoy a fun, yet competitive environment • Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification completed where they can experience the community of adult skating.