ISI Competition December 11-13, 2020

` ISI Competition December 11-13, 2020

Northbrook Sports Center

1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook IL For more information, call 847-291-2993

November 2020

Dear Skater,

The Northbrook Park District invites you to participate in the 37th Open Team Competition. The Northbrook Winter Welcome will take place on December 11-13, 2020 at the Northbrook Sports Center.

Despite the challenges faced by the ongoing pandemic, we are excited to offer a safe, fun competition that will be run in accordance with all current state guidelines. While the competition will look different this year, we hope that many skaters are excited to show off their hard work and new competitive programs in a range of events. Events are offered to all ages- Tots though Adults. Enclosed is an information packet with entry forms and everything you need to know about registration, compulsory skills, event descriptions and judges. Applications and payment are due by November 20, 2020.

If you have any questions, call the Sports Center Office at 847-291-2993 and our staff will be happy to help you. We look forward to having you participate in the 2020 Northbrook Winter Welcome.

Sincerely,

Kennedy Lieb Vicky Osseland Brian Taylor Northbrook Park District 847-291-2993 [email protected]

Northbrook Sports Center 1730 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-291-2993 nbparks.org

The Northbrook Park District will run the 2020 Winter Welcome in accordance with all current safety guidelines regarding COVID-19. The below guidelines are updated as of October 26, 2020; all guidelines are subject to change. All coaches and participants will be notified of any changes. COVID-19 Competition Guidelines 1. Skaters will be allowed into the building 20 minutes prior to their warmup time. Spectators will be allowed into the stands at the start of their skater’s warmup. a. All skaters, coaches, and spectators must check-in with the registration table upon arrival. b. One spectator per registered skater is allowed inside. 2. All skaters, coaches, and spectators entering the building must wear masks. a. Skaters must wear a mask during warmup. b. When entering and exiting the ice to perform, skaters must wear a mask. When performing, skaters may remove their mask. 3. Skaters must arrive in their costume. Skaters will be allowed to change skates in their assigned locker rooms. a. Changing areas will be provided only for those who are changing costumes between events. 4. Spectator seating will be marked with 6’ indicators. Spectators may only sit in these designated seats. 5. Additional spectators will be able to watch via livestream. 6. Skaters will enter the ice for warmup through designated doors. Once their warmup is over, skaters must exit and wait in the designated waiting area before performing. There will be an ice monitor at the rink entrance door checking skaters in before they take the ice. 7. All music must be submitted electronically by the registration deadline. Skaters must have a CD on-hand as a backup. 8. Competition results will not be printed. Competition results will be uploaded electronically to https://www.nbparks.org/programs/ice-skating/northbrook-winter-welcome/ with instructions for podium arrival time for awards. 9. Only individual and partner events will be offered. No team events will be allowed. 10. Signage and floor markings will guide skaters, coaches, and spectators throughout the facility. 11. Be vigilant in preventing the spread of the virus by practicing good hygiene, as recommended by CDC guidelines. 12. Participants should conduct a self-assessment and not attend a program, event or visit a facility if: a. The individual is ill or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. b. The individual or household member has been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. c. The individual has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been determined it is safe to return. 13. Report suspected or positive COVID-19 cases or confirmed close contact exposures to the park district immediately.

To read Northbrook Park District’s complete COVID-19 Procedures, please visit: https://www.nbparks.org/

Northbrook Park District 37th Annual Team Competition December 11-13, 2020 Endorsed by the Ice Sports Industry Endorsement No.: 1-3837-2020

The Northbrook Park District invites you to participate in the 2020 Winter Welcome Competition on December 11-13 at the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road in Northbrook, Illinois.

Eligibility Judges and Coaches The competition is open to all skaters, tots through adults, Each rink that sends competitors is required to provide one who are individual members of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). judge for every 10 participants. When mailing entry forms, Skaters should enter in the highest level passed and must be each team coach must submit the Judges Inquiry Entry Form; registered with ISI by November 20, 2020. USFS skaters are the people named on the form agree to be available as judges encouraged to participate in the ISI Open Freestyle test during the competition. Please provide valid, legible email levels. addresses for event detail and schedule communications. Enter the skater’s ISI number and competition level in the appropriate areas on the competition entry form. The team Points and Awards coach must verify the information with a signature at the Each skater entering an event receives a score for his/her bottom of the form. Incomplete or inaccurate forms will not skating performance, as well as earning team points for the be accepted. team she/he represents. Each event will receive one participation point and the appropriate number of placement Competitors’ names and ISI numbers will be submitted to points as shown in the Competition Information section of ISI prior to the competition. the latest ISI Skaters and Coaches Handbook. Team points are *** Skaters cannot compete if tests are not submitted and awarded as listed for all individual events. ISI memberships are not current. *** Return entry forms and payment to your team coach or Conversion Chart skating director. These are to be forwarded to the Skaters who have passed the following USFS test should refer Northbrook Park District and postmarked by November 20, to the ISI conversion chart as follows: 2020. The Park District reserves the right to limit the number Pre-Preliminary – FS 3/Open Bronze of entries. Preliminary – FS 4/Open Silver Note: This competition uses the ISI Skaters and Coaches Handbook. All skating programs must reflect the latest ISI Pre-Juvenile – FS 4/Open Silver Test Standards and Competition Standards. We suggest that Juvenile – FS 6/Open Gold you and your skaters refer to the current publications, which are available from the ISI Office, 6000 Custer Road, Building 9, Intermediate – FS 6/Open Gold Plano, Texas 75023, phone 972-735-8800 or at skateisi.org. Novice – FS 8/Open Platinum Check-In Junior & Senior – FS 8/Open Platinum Plus Skaters should arrive at their designated arrival time. Because Adult Pre-Bronze – FS 2/Open Bronze music will be digitally submitted, keep a CD on-hand as a Adult Bronze – FS 3/Open Bronze backup. The schedule will be emailed to each participant and posted online at nbparks.org (click on the Ice Chatter link). Adult Silver – FS 4/Open Silver

Adult Gold – FS 5/Open Gold

Event Descriptions Complete descriptions of figure skating events can be found in the current ISI Rule Book unless otherwise noted.

Individual Interp (All Levels) Footwork (Starting at FS 1) Solo Spotlight Due to COVID-19, the championship Skaters perform footwork sequences of (All Levels) version of Interp will not be offered this their own design to music. The program This is an event where emphasis is placed year. Interp will be offered as a single should contain a variety of turns and on the theatrical and entertainment event instead of two rounds. sequences. It is suggested there be a value of the skater’s performance rather The emphasis of this event is on the change of tempo to emphasize the than on the technical accuracy of specific skater’s ability to make-up an original skater’s controlled edges and turns in maneuvers. There is no score for program routine while matching the addition to the speed and quickness of technical merit or correctness in this choreography to the chosen music. This is the routine. event. a fun event to showcase the skater’s Rhythmic Skating (Starting at FS 1) Spotlight events are divided into three ability to interpret music and to think This event is similar to rhythmic categories listed below. Please mark the while skating. There is no credit given for gymnastics – but on ice. There are no correct category on your entry form. the difficulty of the maneuvers required maneuvers. Emphasis should be performed. placed on entertainment value and use of 1. Character- a famous or easily the prop in creative and unusual ways to identifiable character. Shoot-the-Duck Competition enhance the program choreography. (Starting at Pre-Alpha)* 2. Dramatic- a theatrical performance Solo Open Freestyle that sets a mood and evokes an Skaters perform a chosen shoot-the-duck (Bronze-Platinum) (either foot or edge, forward or emotional response. This is a freestyle event with no required backward) one at a time and are judged maneuvers. Skaters should present a 3. Light Entertainment- an entertaining or on position and length of the maneuver. well-balanced program of jumps, spins, light-hearted performance.

Sit Spin Competition (Starting at footwork and gliding moves. Stroking (Starting at Pre-Alpha) FS4)* Solo Freestyle (Pre Alpha-FS 10, Skaters grouped by age and ability level Skaters perform two sit spins; the best Special Skater 1-10) perform forward stroking in both spin is judged for technique and the A technical program set to music directions. Forward crossovers are number of revolutions. emphasizes the required maneuvers from allowed; however, they are not judged in the skater’s current test level. Various Pre-Alpha – Delta level events. Spiral Competition * skills are required, depending on the (Starting at Pre-Alpha) level. Skaters perform a chosen forward spiral (either foot or edge) one at a time and Solo (Tot 1-4) are judged on position and length of the Skaters in these beginning levels perform maneuver. (Grab spirals are not a one-minute program set to music. The permitted.) program should emphasize the required 135 Competition (Starting at FS 1)* maneuvers for their test level. Tot events Skaters perform a chosen 135 spiral are usually for skaters 6 years or younger. (either foot or edge) grabbing the Coaches can help skaters on the ice toe/heel. Participants perform one at a during this event. time and are judged on position and Solo Compulsories (Tot-FS 10, length of the maneuver. Special Skater 1-10)

Artistic (Starting at FS 1) Skaters are to perform only the three maneuvers selected. Selected maneuvers Skaters perform a program to music, with can be found at the end of this packet. the emphasis on creative and innovative Elements can be performed in any order design of a skating program. Strong with a minimum of connecting steps. edges, body positions, flow, music interpretation, rhythm, choreography, and artistry should be the main focus of this program. There is no grade for technical merit.

* This event is considered a "created event" for this competition. The event guidelines and judging criteria will not be found in the ISI Handbook. Couples

Couples (1-10) Couples Spotlight Jump & Spin (Low-Platinum) Two skaters perform their routine to (Low-Platinum) Two skaters enter the ice as a team. The music that requires maneuvers from their This is an entertaining spotlight program first skater performs a choice of a current Couple test level. Skaters cannot performed by two skaters using costumes required jump two times, followed by the be more than one Freestyle level apart and props. second skater performing a choice of a and cannot compete more than one level required spin two times. Specific jump below the lowest Freestyle level tested. Spotlight events are divided into three and spin requirements can be found in categories listed below. Please mark the the ISI Rule Book. correct category on your entry form.

1. Character- a famous or easily identifiable character.

2. Dramatic- a theatrical performance that sets a mood and evokes an emotional response. 3. Light Entertainment- an entertaining or light-hearted performance.

Compulsory Skills

In the Compulsory Event, skaters perform three prearranged maneuvers in any order in a choreographed program with a minimal number of connecting steps between them. Only the first attempt of each maneuver is judged. Freestyle 1-5 will use half of the ice; Freestyle 6-10 will use the full ice. There is no penalty for the quantity of swizzles, wiggles, strokes or crossovers performed in the Tot-Beta levels. Only the quality of these maneuvers is judged.

The following compulsory maneuvers are in each level of competition:

Tot 1 — Two-foot Glide/Dip/Backward Wiggle Tot 2 — Forward Swizzle/One-foot Glide/Push & Glide (Stroking) Tot 3 — Push & Glide Stroking/Dip/Forward Swizzle Tot 4 — Backward Swizzle/Two-foot or One-foot Snowplow Stop/Backward Wiggle Pre-Alpha — Forward Swizzles/2-Foot Glide/Backward Wiggles Alpha — Forward Stroking/Left Over Right Forward Crossovers/1-Foot Snowplow Stop Beta — Backward Stroking/Left Over Right Backward Crossovers/Right T-Stop Gamma — Right Forward Outside 3-turn/Right Forward Inside Mohawk Combo/Hockey Stop Delta — Right Forward Inside 3-turn/Bunny Hop/Lunge FS 1 — Waltz Jump/2-foot Spin/Forward Arabesque FS 2 — Ballet Jump/1-foot Spin/½ Lutz Jump FS 3 — Salchow Jump/Change Foot Spin/Backward Arabesque FS 4 — Flip Jump/Sit Spin/Loop Jump FS 5 — Camel-Sit-Upright Spin/Axel/Back Spin FS 6 — Double Salchow/Choice Spin (Cross-Foot/Layback/Sit-Change-Sit)/Split Jump FS 7 — Two Walley Jumps/Flying Camel Spin/Double Toe Loop Jump FS 8 — Double Loop Jump/Flying Sit Spin/¼ Flip-¼ Flip-Double Salchow Jump Sequence FS 9 — Double Lutz Jump/Flying Camel into Jump Sit Spin/Axel-Double Loop Jump Combination FS 10 — Double Axel-Double Toe Loop Jump Combination/Death Drop/Three Arabian Cartwheel or Butterfly Jumps Special Skater 1 — Fall/Get Up/March in Place Special Skater 2 — Forward Swizzle/ Two-food Glide/Teapot (dip) Special Skater 3 — Forward Swizzles/Scooter Push/Backward Wiggles Special Skater 4 — T-position Push/One Foot Swizzles/Forward Crossovers Standing Still Special Skater 5 — Forward Stroking/Snowplow Stop/Right Over Left Forward Crossovers Special Skater 6 — Two-foot Turn Forward to Backward/One-foot Glide on a Curve/Left One-foot Backward Swizzles Special Skater 7 — Backward Stroking/Choice of Stop/Left Over Right Backward Crossovers Special Skater 8 — RFI Mohawk/LFI Mohawk/RBO Edge on a Curve Special Skater 9 — FRO 3-turn/LFO 3-turn/Choice of Stop Special Skater 10 — Bunny Hop/Lunge/LFI 3-turn

Ice Skating Program Waiver and Release

Important Information The Northbrook Park District (herein collectively referred to as the “District”) is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors registering for this program must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities. You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for ice-skating activities. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity. Warning of Risk Ice-skating is intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of the participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury, including but not limited to head injury, neck or back injury, wrist and ankle fractures, and other orthopedic injuries to limbs and joints. All hazards and dangers cannot be foreseen. The very nature of ice- skating is risky, including but not limited to slip and falls, colliding with other players of varying degrees of skill (including being struck from behind), tripping on irregular ice surfaces, cuts from skate blades, inadequate or defective equipment, ill-fitting skates, failure in supervision or instruction, horseplay, carelessness, poor technique, poor conditioning, rule violations, striking a stationary object, premises defects outside the rink, and all other risks inherent to the sport of ice-skating. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the District to guarantee absolute safety. Photo/Video Policy The Northbrook Park District takes photos and video of participants in classes, during special events and in the parks. By signing the waiver, you are giving permission to the District to use these photos and video in District publications and on our website and social media outlets. All photos and video are the property of the District. Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided). I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees. I further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the District harmless against any and all liability, loss, expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of my participation (or my minor child/ward’s participation) in this activity; but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorney’s fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from my or my minor child’s/ward’s acts(s) or omission(s). I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, photo/video policy, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims, and indemnification agreement. If registering online or via fax, my signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED if the signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver. A signature is required for each participant 18 years or older and one signature for all minor children/dependants. Note: The Northbrook Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for its participants. The cost of such insurance would make programs cost prohibitive. We suggest that you look at your own insurance policy to be sure you are adequately covered. The Park District assumes no responsibility for personal injuries or loss of personal property.

______Participant’s Name (please print)

______Participant’s Signature (18 years or older or parent/guardian) Date

ISWR_8_2012

Tot-Delta & Special Skater Entry Form (Please print)

Skater’s Name ______ISI #______Gender Female Male

Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______

Date of Birth ______Age (as of 12/11/2020) ______Phone ______

Contact E-mail ______Primary Coach’s Name ______

Primary Coach’s E-mail ______Primary Coach’s Phone ______

Events (Check the box for each event)

Tot 1 Tot 2 Tot 3 Tot 4

Interp Solo Solo Spotlight Solo Compulsories Couples Spotlight

Pre-Alpha Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Special Skater

Shoot-The-Duck Interp Solo Spotlight Couples Spiral Comp. Solo Stroking Couples Spotlight Solo Compulsories

Jump & Spin Partner’s Name ______Level: Low: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10

Solo Spotlight Level: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10 Solo Spotlight Category (choose one): Character Dramatic Light Entertainment

Couples Spotlight Partner ______Level: Low: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10 Couples Spotlight Category (choose one): Character Dramatic Light Entertainment

Couples Partner ______Couples Level (1-10) ______

Place event title on the following lines:

______First General Event ($65) Includes Referee Program Fee ______Second General Event ($20)

______Third General Event ($20) ______Additional Event ($15)

______Additional Event ($15) ______Additional Event ($15)

______Total (Checks should be made payable to the Northbrook Park District.) Please refer to the reverse side of this form to complete your registration. 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847·291·2993 | nbparks.org

Tot-Delta & Special Skater Entry Form

All competition forms are due by November 20, 2020. A $25 late fee will be added to entries received after the deadline. We reserve the right to limit the number of entries on a first-come, first-served basis. Event changes after the schedule has been posted will result in an additional fee of $10 per event. We cannot accept time/day requests.

I skate in this competition at my own risk for (Rink Name) ______

Skater Signature ______

Parent or Guardian Signature: ______

I declare that the information on this form is true and that this skater is registered as an individual member with ISI.

Skating Director’s Verification ______

Professional Member Number ______Date ______

Primary Coach’s Verification ______Please Print Name Signature Professional Member Number ______Date ______

Are you an ISI certified judge? Yes No Certification Bronze Silver Gold Synchro

Email Address ______Phone Number ______

Sign the participation waiver in this packet to complete your registration.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Thank you for participating in this year’s Northbrook Winter Welcome!

Freestyle Entry Form (Please print)

Skater’s Name ______ISI #______Gender Female Male Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Date of Birth ______Age (as of 12/11/2020) ______Phone ______Contact E-mail ______Primary Coach’s Name ______Primary Coach’s E-mail ______Primary Coach’s Phone ______

Open Freestyle Events

Bronze Silver Gold Short Gold Long Platinum Short Platinum Long Platinum Plus

Events (Check Level, then the box for each event)

Level (Check One) FS 1 FS 2 FS 3 FS 4 FS 5 FS 6 FS 7 FS 8 FS 9 FS 10

Spiral Comp. Stroking Solo Couples Footwork Artistic Skating Solo Compulsories Couples Spotlight Shoot-The-Duck Interp Solo Spotlight Jump & Spin Sit Spin Comp. Rhythmic Skating 135 Spiral Comp.

Jump & Spin Partner’s Name ______Level: Low: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10

Couples Spotlight Partner ______Level: Low: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10 Couples Spotlight Category (choose one): Character Dramatic Light Entertainment

Solo Spotlight Level: Tot-Delta Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10 Solo Spotlight Category (choose one): Character Dramatic Light Entertainment

Rhythmic Skating Category (choose one): Ball Hoop Ribbon Rhythmic Level: Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10

Artistic Level: Bronze: FS 1-3 Silver: FS 4-5 Gold: FS 6-7 Platinum: FS 8-10

Couples Partner ______Couples Level (1-10) ______

Place event title on the following lines:

______First General Event ($65) Includes Referee Program Fee ______Second General Event ($20) ______Third General Event ($20) ______Additional Event ($15) ______Additional Event ($15) ______Additional Event ($15)

______Total (Checks should be made payable to the Northbrook Park District.)

Please refer to the reverse side of this form to complete your registration.

Freestyle Entry Form

Are you an active USFS member who has competed at or above the Novice level at any USFS National Championship within the last two years? Yes No

I skate in this competition at my own risk for (Rink Name) ______

Skater Signature ______

Parent or Guardian Signature: ______

I declare that the information on this form is true and that this skater is registered as an individual member with ISI.

Skating Director’s Verification ______

Professional Member Number ______Date: ______

Primary Coach’s Verification ______Please Print Name Signature Professional Member Number ______Date: ______

Are you an ISI certified judge? Yes No Certification Bronze Silver Gold Synchro

Email Address ______Phone Number ______

Sign the participation waiver in this packet to complete your registration.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Thank you for participating in this year’s Northbrook Winter Welcome!

DISTRICT 8 REFEREE PANEL

District 8 is proud to announce the continued success of the District Referee Panel & Committee

The goal of this panel continues to ensure the consistency and quality to all District 8 competitions by enforcing the ISI guidelines and procedures.

The members of this panel have gone through training endorsed by the ISI national office. Each referee is a current ISI professional member, gold certified judge, and ISI Certified Referee.

Each competition will be supplied with a referee for the duration of their competition to ensure quality judging and rule interpretation.

In order to continue supplying each competition with qualified individuals, an additional $2 per competitor is added to each entry fee to support this program. (Some competitions include this fee in their registration fee.)

Thank you for supporting the district’s continued efforts to provide fair and positive experiences for all its skaters, parents and coaches.

Judges Inquiry Form Complete this form and mail to: Northbrook Sports Center 1730 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 Attention: Brian Taylor

Name ______Home Rink ______

Address ______

Phone ______E-mail ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Have you ever judged at any other ISI Team Competition? Yes No

Are you an ISI certified judge? Bronze Silver Gold Synchro

Signature ______

Judges Inquiry Form Complete this form and mail to: Northbrook Sports Center 1730 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 Attention: Brian Taylor Name ______Home Rink ______