2019 Skate Nashville Nashville Figure Skating Club April 12,13,14 2019 Sanction: 28222
The 2019 Skate Nashville Non-Qualifying Competition 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.
SERIES INFORMATION: TBD (The 2019 Skate Nashville has been approved by U.S. Figure Skating as part of the IceMen series.) 2019 Excel Series : Nashville figure skating club is pleased to announce we have been chosen as a qualifying competition for the inaugural 2019 Excel series. As an Excel Series event, skaters entered in the Series at eligible levels will earn points for their placement here in order to qualify for the National Festival to be held in Coral Springs, Florida, June 7 – 9, 2019. Skaters must be registered for the Excel Series prior to competing at a designated competition or by March 1, 2019. Skaters interested in participating in the series need to complete the online Excel Competition Series registration form and pay the fee by March 1. Please refer to the Excel Series Handbook available at https://www.usfigureskating.org/ story?id=91447&menu=programs“ Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same non-qualifying competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all lev- els. 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 high- er.
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL:
Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline, in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event.
Age restrictions/requirements:Singles free skate events (Well Balanced Program) have the following requirements. Juvenile: Girls – 12 years of age or younger; Boys – 13 years of age or younger -Open Juvenile: Girls – 13 years of age or older; Boys – 14 years of age or older. - Intermediate must be under the age of 18 Adults must be 21 years of age or older
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 completed via EntryEeze by midnight, Sunday, March 11, 2019. Late entries will be subject to the approval of the Competition Chair and Chief Referee and will be assessed a late entry fee of $25. Payment of fee will be required before skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events. Event Fees Event Fees First IJS Event $120.00 First Compete USA Event $50.00 First Non-IJS Event $110.00 Additional Compete USA Event $25.00 Additional Events $50.00 Team Events $85.00 & $10/skater
REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after March 11, 2019 entry deadline unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be a late fee of $25.00 and an event change fee of $25.00. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a $ 25.00 fee. Payment of all fees will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events. The Nashville FSC reserves the right to divide an event, limit the number of entries, hold an event with only one entry and cancel an event (with refund) with only one entry. Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available by email or online.
FACILITIES: The competition will be held at Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Avenue North, Nashville TN 37203. 615-862-8480. Centennial has two ice surfaces, each measuring 205’ by 85’. The facility also has several dressing/ locker rooms, a concession area, and free parking. Visiting vendors will also offer skating and non-skating related products. Admission to the 2018 Skate Nashville competition is free.
MUSIC:
For 2019 Skate Nashville, online music submission is the ONLY acceptable method to submit program music. After you have paid for your events, the system will prompt you to upload your music for each event that requires music. If your music is not available at that time, you can logout of your account and return later to upload your music by going to the “Competition” tab and then selecting “My Music.” Please be sure you are uploading the correct music for the correct event segment. Deadline for uploading music is: April 1, 2019
The uploaded program music MUST conform to the following specifications: Programs per file: One [1] - Only one piece of competition program music (e.g. short program, free skate, short dance, free dance, etc.) per file is allowed. File Format: mp3 - The uploaded file music must be an mp3 file (MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III). Simply changing the file extension to “mp3” from another file format is not acceptable. Bit Rate:192 kbps is requested (bit rates between 128 and 320 kbps will be accepted). Maximum file size:10 MB In addition to submitting the music online, all competitors/teams Skaters should have a back- up CD readily available at rinkside.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Nashville Skating Club, and Centennial Sportsplex accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
JUDGING SYSTEM:
The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:
Well Balanced Program Free Skate Events, Preliminary – Senior, and Open Juvenile Short Program Events, Juvenile – Senior, and Open Juvenile. All Excel PLUS events Excel Intermediate -Senior PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT FORMS: Planned Program Content (PPC) for all IJS events is required to be submitted by each skater/pair via EntryEeze. DO NOT USE U.S. Figure Skating Web Site for PPC’s. The deadline for PPC submission is April 6, 2019.
The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for: Well Balanced Program Free Skate Events: no test , Pre-Preliminary Excel Beginner through Juvenile All Specialty Singles Events (Spins, Jumps, Compulsory Moves, Etc.) All Showcase Events
Note: Critiques will be offered for Juvenile - senior level , if time permits. Final rounds will be offered for Juvenile - novice if more than 18 skaters in initial grouping We will have Team trophy and Novice ladies trophy for top scoring novice lady.
REGISTRATION: Registration will begin on April 12, 2019, two hours before the first event and run through the last day of the event. The registration table will be located in the lobby of the rink. Please register promptly upon arrival.
LOCKER ROOMS AND CHANGING AREAS: The 2019 Skate Nashville will be following the Locker Rooms and Changing Area policy included in the SafeSport Handbook.
PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be available during the designated times throughout the competition. The cost is $12.00 per 20-minute session and is available for pre-purchase at the time of registration. You will receive an email via EntryEeze as to when selection for practice ice will open. Please make sure that you have your correct login information needed prior to selection as pre-purchased practice ice is available on a first come, first serve basis. After pre- purchased practice ice selection, open sales will begin for any remaining pre-purchased practices not reserved or for remaining spots. Skaters may also purchase practice ice at a walk- on rate of $15.00 per 20 minutes if space is available.
Note: Centennial Sportsplex is the official practice rink for the Nashville Predators. Should the Predators still be in the midst of their NHL season during 2019 Skate Nashville, practice ice availability may be limited. Nashville FSC will make every effort to open additional practice ice if and when ice becomes available, which may be on short notice based on fluctuations in the Predators’ daily practice schedule.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Professional video and photography will be available throughout the competition. For the safety of the skaters, there is absolutely NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED. Also, for the safety and welfare of the skater, personal photography and videography will be permitted in the stands only.
AWARDS: Medals will be presented to 1st – 4th place winners in all events. Awards presentations will take place immediately following the posting of the results for each event or as early as possible. Skaters should report to the awards area promptly in competition attire and skates.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained outside of registration .It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition.
INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Registration 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 Learn to Skate USA ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing a Learn to Skate USA Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen, be registered as a Learn to Skate USA instructor and completed the Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification or U.S. Figure Skating Coach Compliance.
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 proper registration is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA.
For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: http://usfsa.org/story?id=84159
CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact Barbara Wood, 615-512-2141, [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - Official hotel accommodations: Hampton inn & suites Vanderbilt https:// hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/hampton-inn-and-suites-
Nashville International Airport hotels are conveniently located about 15 minutes from the rink. Many hotels offer free shuttle service from airport
EVENT: COMPETE USA SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC
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. • 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. Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements.
Level Time Skating rules/standards • March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:10 • Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam max. • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row
• Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:10 • Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row max. • Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot • Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row
• Forward one-foot glide (no variations), either foot Basic 2 1:10 • Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot max. • Moving snowplow stop • Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward • Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row
• Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Basic 3 1:10 • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or max. counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive • Forward slalom • Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle • Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot • Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclock- Basic 4 1:10 wise max. • Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counter- clockwise • Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive • Backward one-foot glides (no variations), right and left • Beginning two-foot spin, maximum 4 revolutions • Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter- clockwise Basic 5 1:10 • Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and coun- max. terclockwise • Forward outside three-turn, right and left • Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 revolutions • Hockey stop
• Forward inside three-turn, right and left Basic 6 1:10 • Bunny Hop max. • Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left • Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3 revolutions, optional en- try and free leg position • T-stop, right or left
PRE-FREE SKATE – FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC 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 steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program. 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. Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:40 max.
Level Time Skating rules/standards • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward Pre-Free 1:40 crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise Skate max. and counterclockwise • Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free- foot position- minimum 3 revolutions • Mazurka
• Waltz jump • NOT ALLOWED -Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump • Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes Free Skate 1:40 • One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, 1 max. with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 revolutions • Toe loop jump • Half flip jump • NOT ALLOWED – Waltz jump/toe loop combination • Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and Free Skate 1:40 forward inside spiral (right and left) on a continuous 2 max. axis • Beginning back spin- maximum 2 revolutions • Half Lutz • Salchow jump • NOT ALLOWED – Salchow/toe loop combination • Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to Free Skate 1:40 right 3 max. • Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, min- imum 3 revolutions • Loop jump • Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination • NOT ALLOWED – Waltz/loop combination • Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 1:40 • Sit spin – minimum 3 revolutions 4 max. • Half Loop jump • Flip jump • NOT ALLOWED – Waltz/half-loop/Salchow sequence • Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three- Free Skate 1:40 turn), both directions 5 max. • Camel spin – minimum 3 revolutions • Waltz-loop jump combination • Lutz jump • Creative step sequence using a variety of three turns, Mohawks Free Skate 1:40 and toe steps 6 max. • Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total • Waltz jump/ half-loop/Salchow jump sequence • Beginning Axel jump
EVENT: 2018-2019 Excel Free Skate General event parameters: - Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same non-qualifying 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.
Excel Beginner Maximum 4 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • Jumps with no more • Two upright • Choreographic Step Free Skate than one-half rotation spins Sequence* (ChSt) 1:30 +/- 10 seconds (front to back or back • No change of o Must use Must not have passed to front) foot one-half of higher than Learn to • Single rotation jumps: • No flying entry the ice sur- Skate USA Free Skate 2 Salchow, toe loop only • Minimum 3 face • Half Loops are not al- revolutions o Moves in lowed. the field • Maximum 2 jump and spiral combinations or se- sequences quences are allowed • Maximum 2 of any but will not same jump be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel High Be- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • Jumps with no more • Both spins • Choreographic Step ginner Free than one-half rotation must be in a Sequence* (ChSt) Skate (front to back or back single position o Must use 1:30 +/- 10 seconds to front) • No flying entry one-half of • Single rotation jumps: • Permitted for- the ice sur- Must not have passed toe loop, Salchow, ward spins: face higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 4 half-loop, loop upright, sit, o Moves in • Lutz & Axel NOT per- camel the field mitted • Permitted and spiral • Maximum 2 jump back spins: sequences combinations or se- upright are allowed quences but will not • Maximum 2 of any be counted same jump • Minimum 3 as elements revolutions o Jumps may - Spins must be included be of a dif- in the step ferent sequence character Excel Pre-Pre- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • All single jumps al- • One spin must • Choreographic Step liminary lowed, except for the be in a single Sequence* (ChSt) 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Axel position* o Must use o No single Ax- • One spin may one-half of Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure els, double, or change feet the ice sur- Skating pre- preliminary higher jumps and/or posi- face free skate test allowed tion o Moves in o Number of sin- • No flying entry the field *means required ele- gle jumps (ex- • Minimum 3 and spiral ment cept single revolutions sequences Full U.S. Figure Skating Axel) is not • Spins must be are allowed membership required limited provid- of a different but will not ed the maxi- character be counted mum number as elements of jump ele- o Jumps may ments allowed be included is not exceed- in the step ed sequence • Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combi- nation is al- lowed o Jump se- quences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Excel Prelimi- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • All single jumps al- • One spin must • Choreographic Step nary lowed, except for the be in a single Sequence* (ChSt) 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Axel position* o Must use o No single Ax- • One spin may one-half of Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure els, double, or change feet the ice sur- Skating preliminary free higher jumps and/or posi- face skate test allowed tion o Moves in o Number of sin- • No flying entry the field *means required ele- ment gle jumps (ex- • Minimum 3 and spiral cept single revolutions sequences Full U.S. Figure Skating Axel) is not • Spins must be are allowed membership required limited provid- of a different but will not ed the maxi- character be counted mum number as elements of jump ele- o Jumps may ments allowed be included is not exceed- in the step ed sequence • Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combi- nation is al- lowed o Jump se- quences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Excel Prelimi- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • All single jumps al- • One spin must • Choreographic Step nary Plus lowed, including sin- be in a single Sequence* (ChSt) 1:30 +/- 10 seconds gle Axel position* o Must use o No double, or • One spin may one-half of Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure higher jumps change feet the ice sur- Skating preliminary free allowed and/or posi- face skate test o Single Axel tion o Moves in may be re- • No flying entry the field *means required ele- ment peated once • Minimum 3 and spiral (but not more) revolutions sequences Full U.S. Figure Skating as a solo jump • Spins must be are allowed membership required or part of a of a different but will not jump sequence character be counted or jump com- as elements bination (max- o Jumps may imum 2 single be included Axels) in the step o Number of re- sequence maining single jumps is not limited provid- ed the maxi- mum number of jump ele- ments allowed is not exceed- ed • Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o All single jumps, includ- ing the single Axel are al- lowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combi- nation is al- lowed o Jump se- quences limit- ed to a maxi- mum of 3 sin- gle jumps Excel Pre-Juve- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • All single jumps al- • 1 spin combi- • Choreographic Step nile lowed, including sin- nation, with or Sequence* (ChSt) 2:00 +/- 10 seconds gle Axel without o Must fully o No double or change of utilize the Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure higher jumps foot* ice surface Skating pre-juvenile free allowed o Mini- o Moves in skate test o Single Axel mum 6 the field may be re- revolu- and spiral *means required ele- peated once tions sequences ment (but not more) o No fly- are allowed as a solo jump ing en- but will not Full U.S. Figure Skating or part of a try be counted membership required jump sequence • 1 spin with as elements or jump com- only 1 posi- o Jumps may bination (max- tion* be included imum 2 single o No in the Axels) change choreo- o Number of re- of foot graphic step maining single o No fly- sequence jumps is not ing en- limited provid- try ed the maxi- o Mini- mum number mum 4 of jump ele- revolu- ments allowed tions is not exceed- Spins must be of a different ed character • Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o All single jumps, includ- ing the single Axel are al- lowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combi- nation is al- lowed o Jump se- quences limit- ed to a maxi- mum of 3 sin- gle jumps Excel Pre-Juve- Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • 1 must be an Axel- • 1 spin combi- • Choreographic Step nile Plus type jump or a waltz nation, with or Sequence* (ChSt) 2:00 +/- 10 seconds jump* without o Must fully • All single jumps, in- change of utilize the Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure cluding the single foot* ice surface Skating pre-juvenile free Axel, allowed. o Mini- o Moves in skate test • Only 1 double jump mum 6 the field may be attempted revolu- and spiral *means required ele- (limited to double tions sequences ment Salchow or double toe o No fly- are allowed loop) ing en- but will not Full U.S. Figure Skating o Double loop, try be counted membership required double flip, • 1 spin with as elements double Lutz, only 1 posi- o Jumps may double Axel tion* be included and higher o No in the jumps not al- change choreo- lowed. of foot graphic step o Axel plus up to o Spin sequence 1 allowable may double jump start may be re- with peated once flying (but not more) entry as solo jumps o Mini- or part of a mum 4 jump sequence revolu- or jump com- tions bination Spins must be of a different o Number of sin- character gle jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded • Maximum 2 jump combinations or se- quences o Jump combina- tion limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combina- tion is allowed o Jump se- quences limit- ed to a maxi- mum of 3 jump Excel Juvenile Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • • • 2:20 +/- 10 seconds All single jumps al- 1 spin combi- Choreographic Step lowed, including Axel nation, with or Sequence* (ChSt) Must not have passed o No double or without o Must fully higher than U.S. Figure higher jumps change of utilize the Skating preliminary free allowed foot* ice surface skate test o Axel may be o Mini- *means required ele- repeated once mum 6 ment (but not more) revolu- as a solo jump tions Full U.S. Figure Skating or part of a o Mini- membership required jump sequence mum 2 or jump com- revolu- bination (max- tions in imum 2 single each Axels) posi- o Number of re- tion maining single • 1 spin with jumps is not only 1 posi- limited provid- tion* ed the maxi- o No mum number change of jump ele- of foot ments allowed o Mini- is not exceed- mum 5 ed revolu- • Maximum 2 jump tions combinations or jump Both Spins may start with a flying entry sequences Spins must be of a different o All single character jumps, includ- ing the single Axel are al- lowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combi- nation is al- lowed o Jump se- quences limit- ed to a maxi- mum of 3 sin- gle jumps Excel Juvenile Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • 1 must be an Axel- • 1 spin combi- • Choreographic Step Plus type jump or a waltz nation, with or Sequence* (ChSt) 2:20 +/- 10 seconds jump* without o Must fully • All single jumps, in- change of utilize the Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure cluding the single foot* ice surface Skating juvenile free Axel, allowed. o Mini- skate test • Only 2 different dou- mum 6 ble jumps may be at- revolu- *means required ele- tempted (limited to tions ment double Salchow and o Mini- double toe loop) mum 2 Full U.S. Figure Skating o Double loop, revolu- membership required double flip, tions in double Lutz, each double Axel posi- and higher tion jumps not al- • 1 spin with lowed only 1 posi- o No more than 1 tion* Axel plus and 2 o No different dou- change ble jumps may of foot be repeated o Mini- once (but not mum 5 more) as solo revolu- jumps or part tions of a jump se- Both Spins may start with a flying entry quence or Spins must be of a different jump combina- character tion o Number of sin- gle jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded • Maximum 2 jump combinations or se- quences o Jump combina- tion limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combina- tion is allowed o Jump se- quences limit- ed to a maxi- mum of 3 jumps Excel Intermedi- Maximum 2 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: Maximum 6 jump elements: • 1 spin combi- • Choreographic Step ate • 1 must be an Axel- nation, with or Sequence* (ChSt) 3:00 +/- 10 seconds type jump* without o Must fully change of utilize the Must not have passed • All single jumps, in- higher than U.S. Figure cluding the single foot* ice surface Skating intermediate Axel, allowed. Double o Mini- free skate test Salchow, double toe mum 6 loop, double loop al- revolu- *means required ele- lowed tions ment o Double flip, o Mini- double Lutz, mum 2 Full U.S. Figure Skating revolu- membership required double Axel and higher tions in jumps not al- each lowed posi- o No more than 1 tion Axel plus and 2 • 1 spin with different dou- only 1 posi- ble jumps may tion* be repeated o No once (but not change more) as solo of foot jumps or part o Mini- of a jump se- mum 5 quence or revolu- jump combina- tions tion Both Spins may start with a flying entry o Number of sin- Spins must be of a different gle jumps is character not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded • Maximum 3 jump combinations or se- quences o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combina- tion is permit- ted. o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited Excel Novice Maximum 6 jump elements for ladies, Maximum 3 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: Ladies: 3:30 +/- 7 for men: • 1 spin combina- • Choreographic Step 10 seconds • 1 must be an Axel-type tion, with or without change Sequence* (ChSt) jump* o Must fully Men: 3:30 +/- 10 • All single jumps, includ- of foot* seconds ing the single Axel, al- o Mini- utilize the lowed. Double Salchow, mum 8 ice surface Must not have passed double toe loop, double revolu- higher than U.S. Figure loop, double flip al- tions Skating novice free lowed o Mini- skate test o Double Lutz, mum 2 double Axel and revolu- *means required ele- tions in ment higher jumps not allowed each position Full U.S. Figure Skating o No more than 1 membership required Axel and 3 dif- • 1 flying spin ferent double with no change jumps may be of foot or posi- repeated, and if tion* repeated, at o Mini- least 1 attempt mum 6 must be as part revolu- of a jump com- tions bination or se- • 3rd spin is option quence of skater o There is no limit All spins may start with a to the number flying entry of single jumps Spins must be of a different that can be re- character peated, but no allowable dou- ble jump can be included more than twice • Maximum 3 jump combi- nations or sequences o Jump combina- tions limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combina- tion with a max- imum of 3 jumps is allowed o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited Excel Junior Maximum 7 jump elements: Maximum 3 spins: Maximum 1 Sequence: • 1 must be an Axel-type • 1 spin combina- • Choreographic Step Ladies: 3:30 +/- jump* tion, with or Sequence* (ChSt) 10 seconds o All single and without change o Must fully Men: 4:00 +/- 10 double jumps of foot* utilize the allowed, except o Mini- ice surface seconds the double Axel. mum 10 o Double Axel and revolu- Must not have passed higher jumps not tions higher than U.S. Figure allowed o All 3 Skating junior free skate o No double jump basic test can be included posi- *means required ele- more than tions ment twice, and if with repeated, at mini- Full U.S. Figure Skating least 1 attempt mum 2 membership required must be as part revolu- of a jump com- tions in bination or se- each quence position o Maximum 3 for jump combina- highest tions or se- base quences. Jump value combinations • 1 spin with a limited to 2 flying entry* jumps. One 3- o Mini- jump combina- mum 6 tion is allowed revolu- o Number of tions jumps in jump • 1 spin with only sequence is not one position* limited o Mini- mum 6 revolu- tions All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a different character Excel Senior Maximum 7 jump elements: Maximum 3 spins: Maximum 2 Sequences: • 1 must be an Axel- • 1 spin combina- • Choreographic Step Ladies: 4:00 +/-10 type jump* tion, with or Sequence* (ChSt) seconds o All single and without change o Must fully Men: 4:00 +/- 10 double jumps of foot* utilize the allowed, includ- o Mini- seconds ice surface ing the double mum 10 • revolu- One Choreographic Axel. Sequence* (ChSq) Must not have passed o Triple and higher tions higher than U.S. Figure o jumps not al- o All 3 Must be Skating senior free skate basic clearly visi- test lowed o No double jump posi- ble can be included tions *means required ele- more than with ment twice, and if mini- repeated, at mum 2 Full U.S. Figure Skating revs in membership required least 1 attempt must be as part each of a jump com- position bination or se- for quence highest o Maximum 3 base jump combina- value tions or se- • 1 spin with a quences flying entry* o Jump combina- o Mini- tions limited to mum 6 2 jumps. One 3- revolu- jump combina- tions tion is allowed • 1 spin with only o Number of one position* jumps in jump o Mini- sequence is not mum 6 limited revolu- tions All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a different character
EVENT: 2018-2019 Free Skate – No Test through Senior level
2018-19 Singles Free Skating Requirements – This chart reflects the current rules in place for the 2018-19 season, which begins July 1, 2018. These rules are subject to change by the U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council (May 5-6, 2018) or the ISU (June 4-8, 2018).
2018-19 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SE- QUENCES
NO TEST Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1:40 maximum • All single jumps allowed except for the single • Spins may change feet • Step Sequence *means element Axel and/or position o Must use one-half the is required o No single Axels, double, triple or quadruple • Spins may start with a ice surface jumps allowed flying entry o Moves in the field and o Number of single jumps (except single Axels) • Min 3 revs. spiral sequences are is not limited provided the maximum number of allowed but will not be jump elements allowed is not exceeded These spins must be of a counted as elements • Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o different character o Jumps may be in- Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that (For definition see U.S. cluded in the step se- one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 Figure Skating rule 4103 quence single jumps is allowed (E)) o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 If IJS is used, then: single jumps ChSt
PRE- PRELIMI- Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence NARY • All single jumps, including the single Axel, al- • Spins may change feet • Step Sequence o 1:40 maximum lowed o No double, triple or quadruple jumps and/or position Must use one-half the *means element allowed • Spins may start with a ice surface flying entry is required o Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump or o Moves in the field and part of a jump sequence or jump combination • Min 3 revs. spiral sequences are (maximum of 2 single Axels) allowed but will not be o Number of single jumps is not limited provided These spins must be of a counted as elements the maximum number of jump elements allowed different character o Jumps may be in- is not exceeded (For definition see U.S. cluded in the step se- Figure Skating rule 4103 quence • Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (E)) o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of If IJS is used, then: 3 single jumps is allowed ChSt o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps PRELIMINARY Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1:30 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump or a waltz jump* • Spins may change feet • Step Sequence o *means element • All single jumps, including the single Axel, al- and/or position Must use one-half the is required lowed. Only 2 different double jumps may be • Spins may start with a ice surface attempted (limited to double Salchow, double toe flying entry o Moves in the field and loop and double loop) • Min 3 revs. spiral sequences are o Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple allowed but will not be and quadruple jumps not allowed These spins must be of a counted as elements o An Axel plus up to two different, allowable different character o Jumps may be in- double jumps may be repeated once (but not (For definition see U.S. cluded in the step se- more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence Figure Skating rule 4103 quence or jump combination (E)) o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed If IJS is used, then: is not exceeded ChSt • Max 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one three jump combination with a maximum of 2 double jumps and 1 single jump is allowed o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or double jumps
PRE-JUVENILE Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 2:00 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination, with • Step Sequence *means element • All single and double jumps allowed except for or without change of foot* o Must fully utilize the is required the double Axel o No double Axels, triple or o Min 6 revs ice surface quadruple jumps allowed • 1 spin with only 1 posi- o Moves in the field and o An Axel plus up to 3 different double jumps tion* spiral sequences are may be repeated once (but no more) as solo o No change of foot allowed but will not be jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combi- o Min 4 revs counted as elements nation o Jumps may be in- o Number of single jumps is not limited provided Both spins may start with cluded in the step se- the maximum number of jump elements allowed a flying entry quence is not exceeded These spins must be of a different character If IJS is used, then: • Max 2 jump combinations or sequences o (For definition see U.S. ChSt Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that Figure Skating rule 4103 one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2 (E)) double jumps and 1 single jump is allowed o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or double jumps
JUVENILE and Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence OPEN JUVENILE • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin combination; with • One choreographic 2:20 +/- 10 sec • All single and double jumps, including the dou- or without change of foot* step sequence* o Must *means element ble Axel, allowed o Min 8 revs fully utilize the ice is required o No triple or quadruple jumps allowed o Min 2 revs in each surface o No more than 3 different double jumps may be position repeated and, if repeated, at least one attempt • 1 spin with only 1 posi- must be in a jump combination or a jump se- tion; no change of foot* o quence § If both executions (of the double) are as Min 5 revs solo jumps, the second of these jumps will re- ceive 70% of its original base value Both spins may start with o No double jump can be included more than a flying entry twice Spins must be of a differ- • Max 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump ent character combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- (For definition see U.S. jump combination with a maximum of 2 double Figure Skating rule 4103 jumps and 1 single jump is allowed (E)) o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limit- ed INTERMEDIATE Max 6 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 3:00+/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • All single, double and triple jumps allowed. No or without change of foot* quence* is required quadruple jumps allowed. o Min 8 revs o Max Level 2. Only o No more than 2 different jumps with 2 ½ or 3 o Min 2 revs in each Minimum Variety (5 revolutions may be repeated position turns) & Simple Variety o If any double or triple jumps, including double • 1 spin with only 1 posi- (7 turns) and rotation in Axel, are repeated, at least one attempt must be tion; no change of foot* each direction covering part of a jump combination or sequence o Min 5 revs at least 1/3 of the pat- § If both executions (of the double or triple) are tern in each direction will as solo jumps, the second of these jumps will Both spins may start with be evaluated for the receive 70% of its original base value a flying entry level. o No double or triple jump can be included more Spins must be of a differ- o Must fully utilize the than twice ent character ice surface • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump (For definition see U.S. combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- Figure Skating rule 4103 jump combination is allowed (E)) o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limit- ed
NOVICE LADIES Max 6 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 3:30 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • All single, double and triple jumps are allowed. or without change of foot* quence* is required No quadruple jumps allowed. o Min 10 revs o Must fully utilize the o No more than 1 double Axel and 2 different o Min 2 revs in each ice surface triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at position least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combi- • 1 flying spin with no nation or sequence. change of foot or posi- § If both executions (of the double Axel or same tion* triple) are as solo jumps, the second of these o Min 6 revs jumps will receive 70% of its original base value • 3rd spin is option of o There is no limit to the number of different dou- skater ble jumps that can be repeated, but no double or triple jump can be included more than twice All spins may start with a • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences flying entry o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except Spins must be of a differ- one 3-jump combination is allowed ent character o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limit- (For definition see U.S. ed Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))
NOVICE MEN Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 3:30 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • All single, double and triple jumps are allowed. or without change of foot* quence* is required No quadruple jumps allowed. o No more than 1 o Min 10 revs o Must fully utilize the double Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be o Min 2 revs in each ice surface repeated, and if repeated, at least one attempt position must be part of a jump combination or sequence. • 1 flying spin with no § If both executions (of the double Axel or same change of foot or posi- triple) are as solo jumps, the second of these tion* o Min 6 revs jumps will receive 70% of its original base value o There is no limit to the number of different dou- • 3rd spin is option of ble jumps that can be repeated, but no double or skater triple jump can be included more than twice All spins may start with a • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump flying entry combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- Spins must be of a differ- jump combination is allowed ent character o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limit- (For definition see U.S. ed Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) JUNIOR LADIES Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 3:30 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • Jumps can contain any number of revolutions o or without change of foot* quence* o Must fully is required Of all the triples or quads, only 2 can be executed o Min 10 revs utilize the ice surface twice o All 3 basic positions § If both executions (of the same triple or quad) with min 2 revs in each are as solo jumps, the second of these jumps will position for highest base receive 70% of its original base value value o No double jump, including double Axel, can be included more than twice in total as solo jump or • 1 spin with a flying en- part of a combination/sequence try* o Min 6 revs • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump • 1 spin with only 1 posi- combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- tion* jump combination is allowed o Min 6 revs o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a differ- ent character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))
JUNIOR MEN Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 3:30 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • Jumps can contain any number of revolutions o or without change of foot* quence* is required Of all the triples or quads, only 2 can be executed o Min 10 revs o Must fully utilize the twice § If both executions (of the same triple or o All 3 basic positions ice surface quad) are as solo jumps, the second of these with min 2 revs in each jumps will receive 70% of its original base value position for highest base value o No double jump, including double Axel, can be • 1 spin with a flying en- included more than twice in total as solo jump or try* o Min 6 revs part of a combination/sequence • 1 spin with only 1 posi- • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump tion* o Min 6 revs combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- jump combination is allowed o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a differ- ent character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) SENIOR LADIES Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 2 Sequences 4:00 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • Jumps can contain any number of revolutions or without change of foot* quence* is required o Of all the triples or quads, only 2 can be exe- o Min 10 revs o Must fully utilize the cuted twice § If both executions (of the same o All 3 basic positions ice surface triple or quad) are as solo jumps, the second of with min 2 revs in each these jumps will receive 70% of its original base position for highest base • One choreographic value value sequence* o Must be • 1 spin with a flying en- clearly visible o No double jump, including double Axel, can be try* included more than twice in total as solo jump or o Min 6 revs part of a combination/sequence • 1 spin with only 1 posi- • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump tion* combinations limited to 2 jumps except one 3- o Min 6 revs jump combination is allowed o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a differ- ent character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))
SENIOR MEN Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 2 Sequences 4:00 +/- 10 sec • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • 1 spin combination; with • One leveled step se- *means element • Jumps can contain any number of revolutions or without change of foot* quence* is required o Of all the triples or quads, only 2 can be exe- o Min 10 revs o Must fully utilize the cuted twice o All 3 basic positions ice surface § If both executions (of the same triple or quad) with min 2 revs in each are as solo jumps, the second of these jumps will position for highest base • One choreographic receive 70% of its original base value value sequence* o No double jump, including double Axel, can be • 1 spin with a flying en- o Must be clearly visible included more than twice in total as solo jump or try* part of a combination/sequence o Min 6 revs • Max 3 jump combinations or sequences • 1 spin with only 1 posi- o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except tion* one 3-jump combination is allowed o Min 6 revs o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be of a differ- ent character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))