US Figure Skating Competition July 27, 2019 Hosted by Star City Figure Skating Club
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US Figure Skating Competition July 27, 2019 Hosted by Star City Figure Skating Club Early entry deadline: June 26, 2019 Late entry deadline: July 3, 2019 Music deadline: July 13, 2019 John Breslow Ice Center 433 V Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Official qualifying competition for 2021 State Games of 402-472-2758 America in partnership with Cornhusker State Games Eligibility Rules This competition is open to all residents of Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota. Open to all skaters including United States Figure Skating (USFS) members (including Learn To Skate members), Ice Skating Institute (ISI) members, and skaters not affiliated with any club. This is a USFS sanctioned event, but membership in USFS is NOT required. Registered members of USFS and ISI must be in good standing. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Learn to Skate skaters through Basic 6 must skate at highest level passed and no official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. Skaters in other events may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher but not both levels in the same event during the same competition. 2019 Cornhusker State Games/2021 State Games of America In partnership with the Nebraska Sports Council and the Cornhusker State Games, the 2019 Capital City Figure Skating Competition will be the official qualifier for the 2021 State Games of America. The top three medalists in each event will automatically qualify to register for and compete in the State Games of America regardless of the event type they medaled in. For example, a Juvenile level skater may earn a bronze medal in Showcase Light Entertainment at this competition and still be eligible to enter Juvenile Free Skate at State Games of America. All registered skaters will receive the CSG Athlete Packet which will include, among other items, the standard 2019 CSG t-shirt and a pass for the Opening Ceremonies on July 19, 2019. All skaters are encouraged to join in the Parade of Athletes held during the Opening Ceremony. The Opening Ceremony pass may be picked up at Breslow Ice Center the week of July 14th. The athlete packet and t-shirt will be handed out the day of the competition. More information can be found at www.cornhuskerstategames.com and stategamesofamerica.com Entries and Fees FIRST EVENT ADDITIONAL EVENTS TEAM EVENTS Snowplow Sam - Basic 6 $40 All Levels $30 Compulsory $55 per team Pre-Free and above $55 Synchro $65 per team Secure on-line entries may be made at www.entryeeze.com (follow competition links). Electronic entries paid with a successful credit card transaction will be considered a valid entry. There will be a $25.00 fee for any credit card entry that is disputed to cover the cost of the dispute. Registrations must be completed by 11:59pm, June 26, 2019. Late registrations after that time will be accepted until 11:59 pm on July 3, 2019 but must accompany a $25 late fee Paper entries must be postmarked by June 26, 2019 (Metered postage is not accepted as proof of postmark). An additional $10.00 fee will be charged for paper entries. There will be a $25.00 fee for returned checks. Make checks payable to Capital City Figure Skating Competition and mail to: Star City FSC 2019 Competition PO Box 22413 Lincoln, NE 68542-2413 Any Paper Entries postmarked later than June 26, 2019 or on-line entries after 11:59 pm June 26, 2019 will be considered a late entry. Entries postmarked after that date will be accepted at the discretion of the Competition Committee and only if accompanied by a $25.00 late fee. The Competition Committee reserves the right to limit entries in any event or to cancel an event based upon time restrictions. Full refunds minus $20.00 processing fee for on-line entries are available, if withdrawn prior to June 26, 2019. After June 26, 2019 entry fees are only refundable if the competition is not held, per rulebook. Changes in events prior to June 26, 2019 will have a $10.00 fee assessed. After June 26, 2019 a $25.00 fee will be assessed, so be sure to mark the correct events. Skater and Coach schedule will be posted on the competition website. Facilities The Capital City Figure Skating Competition will be held on a single ice surface at John Breslow Ice Hockey Center, 433 V Street, Lincoln, NE. The ice surface is 85' x 200' with rounded corners. Bleacher seating, parking, concessions and dressing rooms will be available. Judging The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all events at this competition Registration/Ice Monitor The registration table will be open one to two hours prior to the first event and run through the last event of the day. It will be located in the lobby of the John Breslow Ice Center. Please register promptly when you arrive. Competitors must check in with the Ice Monitor, also in the lobby, at least 45 minutes prior to the start of their event Awards All events will be final rounds. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third places. Fourth, fifth and sixth places will receive ribbons. All awards will be made off-ice at appropriate times throughout the competition and against the photographers backdrop Schedule of Events Will be posted on the competition website as soon as possible after July 3, 2019. Information regarding groups and skating times will be emailed to skaters and coaches. Practice Ice Practice ice will be available on Saturday, July 27, 2019 prior to the competition. Practice sessions are not included in your registration costs. They will last 20 minutes and cost $12.00 if purchased at the time of registration. It is available on a first-come-first-serve basis therefore it is recommended that you purchase practice ice at the time of registration. If any spots remain available they will be available for purchase after the registration deadline has passed for a cost of $15.00 Music The music for all free skating programs and showcase programs will be uploaded to EntryEeze and must be in MP3 format. In addition, skaters should have a backup CD on hand. The deadline for music submission is July 13, 2019 Photographs There will not be a professional photographer at this event. Photographs can be taken of all individual skaters and award pictures on the podium with personal cameras. Merchandise Competition sweatshirts and T Shirts are available for purchase. Please pre-order these items at the time of registration either on EntryEeze or with the attached paper form if you are submitting a paper registration. A limited number of items may be available the day of competition for purchase. Contact Information Questions regarding general information, registration, music or practice can be directed to Jeff Gulzow at 402-432-4566 [email protected] or Iryna Bohovych at 402-601-7223 [email protected] Questions regarding the John Breslow Ice Center can be directed to Jeff Holman at 402-472-2758 [email protected] ISI PROGRAM MEMBERS If you are in an ISI program, please use the below conversion chart to determine your appropriate competition level. If you have passed ISI level - Enter the USFS level - Tot or Pre-Alpha (age 7 and older) Alpha Basic 1 Advanced Pre-Alpha Basic 2 Advanced Pre-Alpha Basic 3 Alpha/Gamma Basic 4 Beta Basic 5 Gamma Basic 6 Delta – Freestyle 1 Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 (choose correct level based upon elements required Freestyle 2 or 3 / Open Bronze Pre-Preliminary Freestyle 4 / Open Silver Preliminary Freestyle 5 / Open Silver Pre-Juvenile Freestyle 6 / Open Gold Juvenile or Intermediate Freestyle 7 / Open Platinum Novice Freestyle 8 / Open Platinum Junior or Senior Freestyle 9 / Open Platinum Senior Freestyle 10 / Open Platinum Senior Freestyle 2 / Open Bronze Adult Pre-Bronze Freestyle 3 / Open Bronze Adult Bronze Freestyle 4 / Open Silver Adult Silver Freestyle 5 / Open Gold Adult Gold Dance 3 Preliminary Dance Dance 4 Pre-Bronze Dance Dance 5 Bronze Dance Dance 6 Pre-Silver Dance Dance 7 Silver Dance Dance 9 Pre-Gold Dance 2018-19 Compete USA Manual 6 Effective September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 ELEMENTS Two format options for the Elements Event: 1. Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge/referee OR 2. Skater will perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps or choreography) Judge/referee directed example: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. • To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice (determined by the LOC) • No music • Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant • All elements must be skated in the order listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards • March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:00 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row • Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:00 max. • Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row • 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 1:00 max. • Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot • 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 1:00 max.