Paris, France 6th -10th August 2018 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event for Men, Ladies, Pairs, Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating Paris (Cergy), France 6th – 10th August 2018 Competition organized by the Paris 2018 Gay Games Steering Committee In cooperation with the FEDERATION FRANCAISE DES SPORTS DE GLACE and authorized by the INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION Page | 2 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 1. General An International Adult Figure Skating Special Event will be held in Paris, France, from 6th to 10th August 2018 during the international sport and culture event Paris 2018, Gay Games 10. This competition will be organized by Paris 2018 Gay Games Steering Committee, in cooperation with the Federation Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG) under the authorization of the International Skating Union (ISU). The International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2017, the ISU Special Regulations & Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2017, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating 2017, all pertinent ISU Communications, and this Announcement. The International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 is considered to be an “International Adult Special Event”. Participation in the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event is open to all eligible Skaters, according to the Rule 102, paragraph 3 and Rule 107, paragraph 11 of the ISU General Regulations, provided their ages fall within the limits specified in this Announcement and they meet the participation requirements. A Competitor must be an individual member of an ISU Member, or a member of a club which is itself a member of an ISU Member. Competitors do not require any Clearance Certificate or any other permission from their ISU Member for entering the Competition. Competitors must enter themselves. A Competitor may enter as a member of only one ISU Member. In the case of Pair Skating and Ice Dance, both Competitors in a team must enter as members of the same ISU Member. The International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 will include the following disciplines according to ISU categories: Ladies and Men Free Skating Ladies and Men Artistic Free Skating Pair Skating Free Skating Pair Skating Artistic Free Skating Ice Dance - Pattern Dance Ice Dance - Short Dance Ice Dance - Free Dance Synchronized Skating 2. Entries Participation in the Free Skating, Pair Free Skating and Ice Dancing disciplines at the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 is open only to Competitors who have reached at least the age of eighteen (18) before 1st July 2018, but who have not reached the age of eighty-one (81) before 1st July 2018. Age categories for Ladies and Men Free Skating events: Young adults Skaters born between 1st July 1990 and 30th June 2000 Class I Skaters born between 1st July 1980 and 30th June 1990 Class II Skaters born between 1st July 1970 and 30th June 1980 Class III Skaters born between 1st July 1960 and 30th June 1970 Class IV Skaters born between 1st July 1950 and 30th June 1960 Class V Skaters born between 1st July 1937 and 30th June 1950 Page | 3 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 For Pair Free Skating and all Ice Dance events both partners must have reached the age of 18 before 1st July 2018, and neither partner may have reached the age of 81 before 1st July 2018. A competitor may skate with only one and the same partner in each discipline (i.e. one partner only for all Ice Dance events and one partner only for all Pair Skating events). For Synchronized Skating, at least three quarters (75%) of team members (not including reserves) must have reached at least the age of twenty-eight (28) before 1st July 2018, and must not have reached the age of eighty-one (81) before 1st July 2018. A maximum of one quarter (25%) of the members of a team must have reached at least the age of eighteen (18) before 1st July 2018 (i.e. Skaters born between 1st July 2000 and 30th June 1990). A team may include up to one quarter (25%) team members who are citizens of the country of another ISU Member, on the condition that permission is obtained from the ISU Member of the country of which the team member is a citizen. Such team members may compete under only one ISU Member in the same year (1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019). A Skater competing after 1st July 2017 in an ISU Championship, International Competition or National Championship of an ISU Member (other than an Adult International Competition or Adult National Championships) or a competition from which a Skater qualifies for the National Championship of an ISU Member (other than an Adult National Championship) MAY NOT participate in this competition. A Skater competing prior to 1st July 2017 in an ISU Championship or National Championship of an ISU Member or a competition from which a Skater qualifies for the National Championship of an ISU Member MAY participate in this competition. A Skater meeting the age requirements of this competition, who competes in adult-only events (Free Skating, Pair Free Skating, Ice Dance or Synchronized Skating) at a National Championships or competition from which a Skater qualifies for the National Championships of an ISU Member MAY compete in this competition. All other Skaters of an ISU Member who meet the age requirements may participate. Competitions in Ladies and Men Free Skating, Pattern Dance and Free Dance will be held at Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Masters and Masters Elite levels. Competitions in Pair Free Skating and Pair Artistic Free Skating will be held at Adult, Intermediate, Masters and Masters Elite levels. Competitions in Short Dance will be held at Adult, Masters and Masters Elite levels. It is expected that Competitors will enter at a level that is appropriate to their current skating ability. Competitors are not obliged to enter the same level as in previous years in other adult competitions. An entry in an artistic category may be at a higher level than the entry in a category of any other discipline. For example, a Skater may enter the Silver Free Skating event, and the Gold Artistic Free Skating event. Skaters may compete at only one (1) level within each discipline. The Masters Elite category is intended for those Skaters who competed previously at the junior or senior level in national or international competition, but is not mandatory for such Skaters. Coaches and their students are welcome to compete in all events, however, this competition DOES NOT have a PRO-AM category and it is MANDATORY that pair and ice dance couples enter at the level of the more skilled Skater. When fewer than 3 skaters register for a singles free skating or artistic free skating event, age categories will be combined wherever possible to ensure competition. Based on ISU Rule 501(1), competitors should note the following regarding appropriate clothing. Clothing and any make-up of the competitors must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition – not garish or theatrical in design. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen. The clothing must not give the effect of excessive nudity inappropriate for the discipline. Men must wear full length trousers and must not wear tights. In addition, in Ice Dance, Ladies must wear a skirt. Accessories and props are not permitted. Clothing that does not adhere to these guidelines will be penalized by a deduction. Page | 4 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 The deduction for inappropriate clothing, make-up, props and accessories (1.0) will be determined by a majority of the judges and the referee. It is kindly requested that all competitors wear their competition clothing for the victory ceremonies. Skaters who compete in the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 cannot enter ISU sanctioned “International Senior Competitions,” specified in ISU Rule 107, unless authorized by the ISU. By entering into the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018, Competitors agree and confirm that they will abide by ISU rules and regulations for this event. Page | 5 International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 However, considering the “exceptional and special” character and the “Participation, inclusion and personal best” motto of the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018, rules 102 of the ISU Constitution and general regulations concerning eligibility and sanctions/ineligibility will not apply to Skaters who would participate in this event. This means that adult competitors who would participate in Paris 2018 Figure Skating event would not be excluded from other ISU competitions (Oberstdorf or Vancouver) concerned by the rule 102. In order to respect the geographical balance regarding the judgment of the competition, a panel of international judges, representing at least 3 continents will be constituted. The International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 will take place at the Patinoire Aren'Ice, Zac des Linandes, 33 avenue de la Plaine des Sports, 95800 Cergy, France (http:// http://arenice.cergypontoise.fr ) The size of the Patinoire is 60 m x 30 m. The 2 ice-rinks will be used for competitions, official practice and practices. Entry forms (including music forms and planned program content sheet) for participation in the International Adult Figure Skating Special Event Paris 2018 must be sent to: Paris 2018 Référent patinage artistique c/o Fédération Française d’Escrime Tour Gallieni 2 36 av. du Gal de Gaulle 93170 Bagnolet France [email protected] With the entry to the competition, a flat rate entry fee of 70 Euros must be paid jointly with the inscription on the website of Paris2018 (www.paris2018.com) For Synchro-teams, a total fee of 500 Euros for one team is to be paid by a member of the team and the other participants must register online under “Synchro-team” category with the name of their team.