All Seasons Ice Rinks has teamed up with Northern Ice Skating Club to sponsor The 2013 Great Pumpkin Blast Basic Skills Competition. This Basic Skills Competition is approved by the USFS and conducted in accordance with the USFS rulebook. 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 SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating test may have been passed including MIF or individual dances.

Skaters, Please Note: For the Free Skate 1-Free Skate 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.

Entries and Fees: All entries must be submitted no later than October 5, 2013. The initial event is $55.00 and each additional event is $15.00. Entry Fees are non-refundable after the closing date. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. Make checks payable to All Seasons Ice Rinks and mail to: All Seasons Great Pumpkin 2013, Attn: Dona Bengson, 31W330 North Aurora Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Awards: Everyone will receive an award immediately following the completion of the event and posting of the results.

Schedule of Events: Schedules will be available online at www.allseasonsicerinks.com by October 20, 2013.

Music: CD’s are required and are to be labeled with the skater’s last name and event information. Time duration is always +/- 10 seconds. Music must be handed in at the registration desk no later than one hour prior to the scheduled program event. Please remember to bring an extra copy of the CD and pick up your music following your competition event.

Check-in/Registration: All skaters are to register one hour prior to their scheduled program event. Skaters are to first register at the registration desk and turn in their program CD. CD’s are required and should be labeled with the skater’s name and event information.

Basic Solo Program Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8 2

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  Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds  The skater may use elements from a previous level  A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level

Snowplow Sam 1-3: Basic 5: 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 1. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row counterclockwise 3. Forward snowplow stop 2. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions 4. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row 3. Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 4. Side toe hop -either direction 5. Hockey stop Basic 1 Basic 6: 1. Forward two foot glide and dip 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward snowplow stop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line - R or L 4. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Lunge - R or L 5. T-stop - R or L

Basic 2 Basic 7: 1. Forward one foot glide - either foot 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - 2. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a R to L and L to R straight line – 2-3 each foot 2. Ballet Jump - either direction 3. Moving snowplow stop 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position 4. Two foot turn in place- forward to backward clockwise and counter clockwise 5. Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row 4. Forward inside pivot

Basic 3 Basic 8: 1. Forward stroking 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either 2. Waltz jump clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 3. Mazurka - either direction consecutive 4. 1 Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise – 3. Forward slalom two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down, 4. Backward one foot glide - either foot cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a 5. Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions Basic 4 1. Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L 2. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 3. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions 4. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L

FREE SKATE 1-6 SOLO PROGRAM EVENT Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or 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 .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level  Time 1:30+/-10sec

Free skate 1 Free skate 4 1. Advanced forward stroking 4-6 strokes 1. Forward power 3’s, 2-3 consecutive sets R or L 2. One-foot upright scratch spin from back 2. Sit spin-minimum three revolutions crossovers- minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 3. Waltz jump from back crossovers 4. Waltz jump/loop jump combination 4. Half flip jump Free skate 2 Free skate 5 1. Forward outside spiral R or L 1. Camel spin-minimum three revolutions 2. Beginning back spin- minimum two 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum revolutions three revolutions each foot 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump 3. Loop/loop jump combination sequence 4. Flip jump 4. Toe loop jump Free skate 3 Free skate 6 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 1. Camel/sit spin combination-minimum four revolutions 2. Back spin-minimum three revolutions total 3. Salchow jump 2. Split or stag jump 4. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop 3. Waltz jump/1/2 loop /Salchow jump sequence jump combination 4. Lutz jump

Beginner Jumps: Entrants will qualify according to their free skate level, but may ‘skate up’ one level. All levels will be skated on ½ ice. Jumps should be performed exactly as stated. Skaters will be given two opportunities to perform each jump and will be judged on the best one. Repeated jumps must be the same as the original. The following format will be used: the first skater will take the ice and attempt the first jump twice, then attempt the second jump twice before going to the next skater. The repeat of each jump element must be the same jump(s) as the first when there is a choice. This procedure will be repeated throughout the event. Maximum time is 1 minute. Free Skate 1-6, Beginner: Waltz jump; toe loop or Salchow Pre-Preliminary: Toe loop; combination of any two single jumps (no Axels) Preliminary: Loop; combination of any two single jumps

Basic Compulsory Elements Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8

Format: Each skater will perform each element in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater.  To be skated on 1/2 ice  No music  All elements must be skated in the order listed  Time: 1:00 or less

Snowplow Sam 1-3: Basic 5: 5. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 6. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or 6. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row counterclockwise 7. Forward snowplow stop 7. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions 8. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row 8. Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 9. Side toe hop -either direction 10. Hockey stop Basic 1 Basic 6: 5. Forward two foot glide and dip 6. Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L 6. Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 7. Bunny Hop 7. Forward snowplow stop 8. Forward spiral on a straight line - R or L 8. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 9. Lunge - R or L 10. T-stop - R or L

Basic 2 Basic 7: 6. Forward one foot glide - either foot 5. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - 7. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a R to L and L to R straight line – 2-3 each foot 6. Ballet Jump - either direction 8. Moving snowplow stop 7. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position 9. Two foot turn in place- forward to backward clockwise and counter clockwise 10. Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row 8. Forward inside pivot

Basic 3 Basic 8: 1. Forward stroking 4. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either 5. Waltz jump clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 6. Mazurka - either direction consecutive 4. 1 Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise – 6. Forward slalom two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down, 7. Backward one foot glide - either foot cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a 8. Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions Basic 4 5. Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L 6. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 7. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions 8. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L

5 Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event

Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional  To be skated on ½ ice  No music is allowed  The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels  A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level  Time: 1:15 or less

Free skate 1 Compulsory Free skate 4 Compulsory 1. Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive 1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L 2. Backward outside three-turns R & L 2. Sit spin- minimum three revolutions 3. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward 3. Loop jump crossovers-minimum three revolutions 4. Waltz jump/loop jump combination 4. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5. Half flip jump

Free skate 2 Compulsory Free skate 5 Compulsory 1. Forward outside or inside spiral - R or L 1. Camel spin- minimum three revolutions 2. Waltz Three's - R or L, 2-3 sets 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin- 3. Beginning back spin - entry optional – minimum three revolutions, each foot minimum two revolutions 3. Loop/loop jump combination 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump 4. Flip jump sequence 5. Toe loop jump

Free skate 3 Compulsory Free skate 6 Compulsory 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 1. Five step Mohawk sequence - 1 set alternating pattern 2. Backward inside three-turns, R & L (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6) 3. Back spin- minimum three revolutions 2. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four 4. Salchow jump revolutions total 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/Toe loop 3. Split jump or stag jump jump combination 4. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence 5. Lutz jump

Beginner Spins No Music on half-ice. Spins should be skated exactly as stated and in this order. Skaters will perform one spin at a time (no excessive connecting steps). Skaters will be given one opportunity to perform each spin. Groups will be divided according to Basic/Free Skate test level. Spins should be a minimum of three revolutions each. Time limit one minute or less. Basic Skills Forward pivot – either foot, Two foot spin, Forward one foot spin (optional free leg) Free Skate 1-6, Beginner, No-Test Two foot spin, Forward one foot spin (optional free leg), Sit spin Pre-Preliminary Forward Scratch spin, Backward one foot spin, Combination spin of choice – minimum two changes of position or foot

Compulsory Event - Test Track and Well Balanced Levels

Format: Skaters may have In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional  To be skated on ½ ice; no music is allowed  The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels  A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level  the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program

QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM LEVEL ELEMENTS LENGTH Limited Beginner 1. Waltz jump Skaters may not have Time: 1:15 Compulsory 2. ½ jump of choice passed tests higher than 3. Forward two foot or one foot spin, U.S. Figure Skating minimum three revolutions (free leg Basic Skills free skate position optional) badge tests 4. Forward or backward spiral Beginner 1. Toe loop jump Skaters may not have Time:1:15 Compulsory 2. Salchow jump passed tests higher than 3. Forward scratch spin- minimum three U.S. Figure Skating revolutions Basic Skills free skate 4. Forward or backward spiral badge tests

No Test 1. Loop jump Skaters may not have Time:1:15 Compulsory 2. Jump combination to include a toe loop passed tests higher than (may not use a loop or Axel) U.S. Figure Skating 3. Solo spin- sit or camel spin - minimum Basic Skills free skate three revolutions badge tests, no official 4. Spiral sequence- must include a forward U.S. Figure Skating free and backward spiral. Additional spirals skate tests passed and balance moves may be included. Pre-Preliminary 1. Flip jump Skaters may not have Time :1:15 Compulsory 2. Jump combination waltz jump/toe loop passed tests higher than jump OR Salchow/toe loop jump U.S. Figure Skating pre- 3. Solo spin- sit or camel spin - minimum preliminary free skate three revolutions test 4. Spiral sequence- must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. Preliminary 1. Lutz jump Skaters must have passed Time :1:15 Compulsory 2. Single jump combination (may not use at least the U.S. Figure Lutz jump or Axel) Skating pre-preliminary 3. Camel spin- minimum three revolutions free skate test but may 4. Spiral sequence- must include a forward not have passed tests and backward spiral. Additional spirals higher than the and balance moves may be included. preliminary free skate test

Test Track Program Event

Skaters may enter EITHER the new test track free skate program or the well-balanced track free skate program but NOT both during the same non-qualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music is allowed. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including technical elements that is not permitted in the event description.  0.1 from EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description.  0.2 from the technical mark for each extra or lacking element.  0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions.

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

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

8 Well-balanced Program Requirements U.S. Figure Skating rulebook requirements

Jump Elements Spins Steps Qualifications LEVEL

No Test Max 5 Max 2 Max 1 Single Jumps (no Axel) Spins must be a Must use one half the ice May not have passed Max 2 combos or different nature. surface any official Time: sequences. Minimum three U.S. Figure Skating 1:00-1:30 Combos limited to 2 jumps revolutions each. free skate tests. +/-10 Number of jumps in Spins may change sequence is limited to a feet, position and max of 3 single jumps (half- start with a fly. loop is not considered a single jump).

Pre-preliminary Max 5 Max 2 Max 1 Single Jumps only (Axel Spins must be a Must use one half the ice Must have passed no permitted) different nature. surface higher than Max 2 combos or Minimum three U.S. Figure Skating Time: sequences. revolutions each. Pre-preliminary free 1:30 +/- 10 Combos limited to 2 jumps Spins may change skate test. Number of jumps in feet, position and sequence is limited to a start with a fly. max of 3 single jumps (half- loop is not considered a single jump). Axel may be repeated as individual jump, combo, or sequence. Max 2 Axels.

Preliminary Max 5 Max 2 Max 1 1 Axel or Waltz jump type Spins must be a Must use one half the ice Must have passed no jump different nature. surface higher than Max 2 combos or Minimum three U.S. Figure Skating Time: sequences. revolutions each. Preliminary free skate 1:30 +/- 10 Combos limited to 2 jumps Spins may change test. Number of jumps in feet, position and sequence is limited to a start with a fly. max of 3 single/double jumps (half-loop is not considered a single jump). Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (double Salchow, toe or loop only) Axel and no more than 2 different double jumps may be repeated as individual jumps, combos, or in sequences. Max of 2 Axels or any double jump.

9 Adult Solo Program Event

The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.  Vocal music is allowed.  The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels  A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level  Time 1:30+/-10sec unless otherwise noted

Adult 1 Adult 2 A. Backward swizzles A. Forward stroking B. Forward one-foot glides, one time skater’s B. Forward crossovers, clockwise and counter height: R & L clockwise C. Two-foot turns C. Backward one-foot glide: R or L D. Snowplow stops: R or L D. Forward pivot E. Forward curves on two feet E. Forward Chasses on a circle

Adult 3 Adult 4 A. Backward crossovers, clockwise and A. Forward three turns, outside or inside: R & counter clockwise L B. Inside Mohawk, either direction B. Alternate backward crossovers with two- C. Backward snowplow stops: R and L foot transition D. Forward progressives C. Footwork sequence: 3-5 forward crossovers E. Beginning two-foot spin to an inside Mohawk; 3-5 backward crossovers; step forward inside the circle D. Power three turns: one direction only E. Backward Chasses on a circle Adult Pre-Bronze: Must have passed no higher Adult Bronze: Must have passed no higher than than adult pre-bronze free skate test or pre-pre adult bronze free skate test or the preliminary free free skate test. Time: 1:40 max skate test. Time: 1:50 max Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4600 for specific requirements #4590 for specific requirements

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM: Format: The Organizing Committee will pre-select and edit musical choices appropriate for the events. During warm-up skaters will hear selection of music twice. Following the warm-up all skaters except for the first skater will be escorted to a soundproof locker room or another area of the arena. The first skater will hear the music one more time and then perform a program to the music. As each skater performs the next skater in line will be allowed to hear the music for the third time before they perform to the music. The listening skater will not be allowed to view the performing skater. Levels: Levels will be broken by ability with ages divided appropriately. Music Duration: Free Skate 1-6 - No Test: 1:15 Pre-preliminary- Preliminary: 1:30 Coaching: There is to be no instruction allowed during this event from coaches, parents, or fellow skaters. Staging area must be kept clear except for ice monitor and listening competitor

Adult Compulsory Event

Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional  To be skated on ½ ice; no music is allowed  The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels  A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level  Time 1:15 or less

Adult 1 Adult 2

A. Backward swizzles A. Forward stroking B. Two-foot turns B. Forward crossovers, clockwise and counter clockwise C. Snowplow stops: R or L C. Forward pivot D. Forward curves on two feet D. Forward Chasses on a circle

Adult 3 Adult 4 A. Backward crossovers, clockwise and A. Forward three turns, outside or inside: R & L counter clockwise B. Alternate backward crossovers with two-foot transition B. Inside Mohawk, either direction C. Footwork sequence: 3-5 forward crossovers to an C. Forward progressives inside Mohawk; 3-5 backward crossovers; step forward D. Beginning two-foot spin inside the circle D. Power three turns: one direction only Adult Pre-Bronze: Must have passed no higher Adult Bronze: Must have passed no higher than adult bronze than adult pre-bronze free skate test or pre-pre free skate test or the preliminary free skate test. Time: 1:50 max free skate test. Time: 1:40 max Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4590 for Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook specific requirements #4600 for specific requirements A. Toe Loop A. Waltz Jump B. Forward Spiral B. ½ Flip Jump C. Salchow C. Two-foot upright spin (min. of 3 rev.) D. One foot upright spin (min. of 3 rev.) D. Lunge

11 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BADGE PROGRAM The Special Olympics Sports Skills Program is designed for people with mental handicaps who may exhibit any number of physical impairments. The Special Olympics Figure Skating Badge Program allows athletes to learn skills in a progressive order and earn badges at each level. Athletes who complete the Special Olympics Badge Program will be prepared to move into the existing badge program at local rinks. Badge 1 Badge 7 A. Stand unassisted for five seconds A. Backward stroking across the rink B. Fall and stand up unassisted B. Gliding backward to forward two foot turn C. Knee dip standing still unassisted C. T-stop left of right D. March forward ten steps assisted D. Forward two foot turn on a circle: L & R Badge 8 Badge 2 A. Five consecutive forward crossovers: L & R A. March forward ten steps unassisted B. Forward outside edge: L & R B. Swizzles, standing still: three repetitions C. Five consecutive backward ½ swizzles on a C. Backward wiggle or march assisted circle: L & R D. Twp foot glide forward for distance of at least length of body Badge 9 Badge 3 A. Forward outside three turn: L & R A. Backward wiggle or march B. Forward inside edge: L & R B. Five forward swizzles covering at least ten feet C. Forward lunge or shoot the duck at any depth C. Forward skating across the rink D. Bunny hop D. Forward gliding dip covering at least length of body: L & R Badge 10 Badge 4 A. Forward inside three turn: L & R A. Backward two foot glide covering at least B. Five consecutive backward crossovers: L & R length of body C. Hockey stop B. Two foot jump in place D. Forward spiral three times length of body C. One foot snowplow stop: L & R D. Forward one foot glide covering at least length of body: L & R Badge 11 Badge 5 A. Consecutive forward outside edges: minimum A. Forward stroking across rink of two on each foot B. Five backward swizzles covering at least ten B. Consecutive forward inside edges: minimum feet of two on each foot C. Forward two foot curves left and right across C. Forward inside Mohawk: L & R rink D. Consecutive backward outside edges: D. Two foot curves left and right across rink minimum of two on each foot E. Consecutive backward inside edges: minimum of two on each foot Badge 6 Badge 12 A. Gliding forward to backward two foot turn A. Waltz jump B. Five consecutive forward one foot swizzles B. One foot spin: minimum of three revolutions on circle: L & R C. Forward crossover, inside Mohawk, backward C. Backward one foot glide length of body: L & R crossover, step forward: step sequence should D. Forward pivot be repeated clockwise and counter clockwise D. Combination of three moves chosen from badges 9-12

12 TEAM COMPULSORIES:

FORMAT: Fun event! Skaters for this event will be divided into levels according to the highest level they have passed. There is a minimum of 3 skaters on each team. Each skater will do one required element.

Basic Skills: Forward one foot spin- optional free leg position (min.3 rev.) Free Skate 1-6, Beginner, No Test: Toe loop (single) Pre-Preliminary: Lutz jump + Loop Jump (single) Preliminary: Camel Spin (min. 3 rev.)

DANCE – Solo Pattern or Couple Pattern

Format: In the pattern dance event (solo or couple) the skaters will perform the two dances chosen fopr their appropriate level. Skater/couple will perform three patterns of each dance before moving on the next dance with warm-up placed between dances.

1. Preliminary: Dutch Waltz Canasta Tango

2. Pre-Bronze: Cha Cha Fiesta Tango

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14 2013 Great Pumpkin Blast at All Seasons Ice Rinks October 26, 2013 BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

Name______Age______Sex ____ Last First Address______City ______

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Signatures are Mandatory I have reviewed the above entry form. I hereby certify that the above skater is an amateur member and is eligible to the event(s) specified.

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Certification of Club Officer: Only No-Test, Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary skaters. To the best of my knowledge, the information on this forms is true and correct. This competitor is a member of our club and in good standing.

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The completed entry form with a current email address, plus payment, must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2013. Make checks payable to All Seasons Ice Rinks and mail to: All Seasons Great Pumpkin Blast 2013, Attn: Dona Bengson, 31W330 North Aurora Road, Naperville, IL 60563 For additional information, contact Dona Bengson at [email protected] or the All Seasons website at www.allseasonsicerinks.com Coaches Information:

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The LOC will have a list of coaches that are cleared for credentials at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued I.D. to receive a credential. Coaches who are NOT on the list will need to show proof of membership in both U.S. Figure Skating and PSA, a Coaches registration card, proof of Category A or B compliance in CER and a photo I.D. at check in. 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.

15 Please check the event(s) you are entering:

Basic Elements: Basic Free Skate Program: Interpretive Event: ______Snowplow Sam ______Snowplow Sam _____Free Skate 1-6 ______Basic 1 ______Basic 5 ______Basic 1 _____Basic 5 _____No Test –Pre- Preliminary ______Basic 2 ______Basic 6 ______Basic 2 _____Basic 6 _____Preliminary ______Basic 3 ______Basic 7 ______Basic 3 _____Basic 7 ______Basic 4 ______Basic 8 ______Basic 4 _____Basic 8

Free Skate Elements/Compulsories: Free skate Program Test Track Free Skate Program: ______Free skate 1 ______Free Skate 1 ______Limited Beginner ______Free skate 2 ______Limited Beginner ______Free Skate 2 ______Beginner ______Free skate 3 ______Beginner ______Free Skate 3 ______No Test ______Free skate 4 ______Pre-preliminary test ______Free Skate 4 ______Pre-preliminary ______Free skate 5 ______Preliminary Test ______Free Skate 5 ______Preliminary ______Free skate 6 ______Free Skate 6

Well Balanced Free Skate Program: Special Olympic Badge: Adult Free Skate: Team event ______No Test Free skate ______Badge 1-12 ______Adult 1 ______Basic ______Pre-preliminary Free skate ______Adult 2 ____FS1-6, Beg., No Test ______Preliminary Free skate ______Adult 3 ______Pre-Preliminary ______Adult 4 ______Preliminary ______Adult Pre-Bronze ______Adult Bronze

Jump Event: Spin Event: Dance(please indicate Solo or Couple) ____ Free Skate 1-6 ____ Basic Skills ____ No Test- Pre-Preliminary ____ Free Skate 1-6 ______Preliminary ____ Preliminary ____ No Test- Pre- Preliminary ____Preliminary ______Pre-Bronze

ENTRY FEE IS $55.OO FOR FIRST EVENT, $15.00 PER EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT First Event $55.00 (A) = Additional Event $15.00 +______$ ______(B) Total (A plus B): $______IF NOT a current U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Member please add $12.50 for All Seasons Ice Rinks to register your child into the U.S. Basic Skills Program

GRAND TOTAL $______

Hold Harmless Agreement Possessing full knowledge and understanding of the nature of the activities and hazards involved, I hereby certify that I assume any and all responsibility for injuries, damages and /or losses sustained while participating in this activity and further hold harmless All Seasons Ice Rinks, its owners, partners, employees and assigns, assuming this risk on behalf of myself and/or my minor child. I further understand that contracted ice instruction is “outside” the direction of All Seasons Skate School and my/our Skating Pro is acting as an independent contractor. All Seasons reserves the right to terminate this contract, based on inappropriate or dangerous conduct, and will issue no refund should this occur. In all other situations, I recognize I am legally bound to the payment schedule agreed upon. I understand and agree that:*All Seasons reserves the right to create level requirements for any sessions that may be over-crowded, control the number of skaters on the ice, cancel sessions or change their times, and deny access to any persons or coaches it deems necessary.

Participants Name (please print) Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Skater Signature Date

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