September 14-16, Hosted by the Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club

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1 September 14-16, 2018 Hosted by the Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club Held at Ellenton Ice & Sport Complex th Street East Ellenton, Florida Featuring the IJS Technical System, Singles, Pairs, Excel, Compete USA and NEW Partnered Moves Challenge! ENTRY DEADLINE: 11:59pm EST, Wednesday, A u g u s t 1 5 t h 2018 Visit

2 The S ou t hw e s t F l or i da F i gur e S k a t i ng C l ub is proud to host 2018 Southwest Florida Fall Classic Figure Skating Competition Dates: September 14 th through September 16 th (Friday through Sunday) Location: Website: Ellenton Ice th Street East Ellenton, FL ELIGIBILITY/RULES: Skaters may enter as many events as they choose and for which they are qualified by their test level at time registration, but not later than August 15th, The competition will be conducted according to the rules of US Figure Skating as set forth in the 2018 Rulebook, including new or amended provisions passed at the 2018 Governing Council, except as modified in this announcement. Juvenile through Senior Free Skates and Juvenile through Senior Short Programs will be judged using the IJS. All other events will be judged using the 6.0 judging format. Eligible competitors shall be current members in good standing of US Figure Skating and shall be eligible to enter events based on their test status (as of August 15 th, 2018) or compete up one level. Skaters may only enter one level per event. Free Skating events are divided into well balanced competitive events and Excel events. Competitors may enter events in one or the other. Please note the qualifications and requirements for each. The Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club (SWFFSC), U.S. Figure Skating and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition; competitors assume the risk of competing in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating Rule The LOC (Local Organizing Committee) reserves the right to limit the number of competitors in each flight and in each category, to combine or divide groups, and in events where fewer than two (2) competitors apply, to eliminate the category. Skaters will be notified if an event is canceled or if their entry was received after the full number of entries for their requested event has been filled. Entries will be processed in the order they are received. COMPETE USA EVENTS ONLY (FORMERLY BASIC SKILLS): The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Learn to Skate USA 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 Learn to Skate USA Program/club or any other Learn to Skate USA Program/club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-6 and Pre Free Skate skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. For the Free skate 1-6, 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. REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 2 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

3 ENTRIES: Entry to the competition is made by ONLINE registration through Entryeeze. For a link to register, please go to Deadline for entry is Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11:59pm EST. LATE ENTRY / FEES SWFFSC Competition Committee (LOC) will limit entries at each level and close entries early if spaces for level(s) are filled. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Entrants are advised to enter early. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC. They will require an additional late-entry fee of $50 or $100 depending on tardiness of submission. CHANGE FEES: Changes to entries after deadline may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC and will require $25 change fee per event change request after deadline. To avoid these fees, please register on time and verify the accuracy of events and levels. REFUNDS: There will be NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON AFTER August 15th, including medical. Entry fees will only be refunded if a skater s event is eliminated. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be assessed a $30.00 fee. EVENT FEEs: IJS Events: Juvenile (Freeskate), Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior, Adult Gold Freeskate: First IJS event: $120 Each Additional IJS event: $65 IJS Pairs Skaters: $65 per skater for 1 st event. $35 per skater for additional IJS event. NOTE: If a competitor is skating in both Singles and Pairs events, Singles event will be considered the first event. Non-IJS Events (6.0): Introductory Level Free Skate, No Test through Open Juvenile, Juvenile Short, Test Track, all other Adult events (except Adult Gold FS), Showcase, Compulsory, Jumps, Spins and NEW Partnered Moves Challenge. First Non-IJS (6.0) event: $95 Second Non-IJS (6.0) events: $55 Third Non-IJS (6.0) event: $ Pre-Juv. FS Pairs: $100 ($50 per skater) NOTE: If a competitor is skating in both Singles and Pairs events, the Singles event will be considered the first event. Learn To Skate s COMPETE USA Events: (formerly referred to as Basic Skills) First Event: $60 Each additional event: $30 Ø Learn To Skate USA Membership Fee*: $20 *NOTE: This is only for Learn To Skate USA competitors who are not current USFS or Learn To Skate USA Members. Therefore, SWFFSC must register skaters for a Learn To Skate USA Membership with USFS. The $20 fee membership allowing participation in events and small administration fee. RINKS & FACILITY: The Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex has twin ice surfaces each measuring 85 x 200 with rounded corners and hockey barriers. There are locker rooms, pro shop, snack bar and ample seating to watch. REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 3 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

4 PRACTICE ICE: Practice Ice will be available for purchase on the evening of Tuesday, September 4th 2018 and throughout the remainder of the competition, and will be reserved via Entryeeze. Advanced purchase of practice ice may be made at the time of registration for 1 session per event at $20 per 20-minute session. Additional practice ice may be available for advance purchase after the event schedule is posted at a cost of $25 per 20-minute session, and will be communicated via to all entrants. Selection of pre-paid practice ice sessions will be made through Entryeeze after the event schedule is posted, and will be communicated to entrants will be via . Any remaining practice ice space will be available for purchase at the event at a cost of $25 per 20-minute session. Practice ice fees are non-refundable. Contact the competition chair regarding any practice ice questions. competition@swffsc.org No music will be played during practice ice. A tentative competition scheduled will be found on our website: once it is received from the chief referee, along with the practice ice schedule. EVENT PROGRAMS AND ADVERTISING: Advertising space is available in our Program Book at very reasonable rates. Please consider supporting athletes while promoting your Club, competitions or business. Contact the SWFFSC at competition@swffsc.org for more information. AWARDS: MEDALS will be awarded for 1 st - 4 th place winners in each event. Skaters and may be collected in the registration area anytime following the posting of an event s results. Prize Money: In only the NEW Event Partnered Moves, 1 st place teams will spilt $300 in Gold level, $200 in Silver Level, and $100 in Bronze level to be paid at medal ceremony following event. FINAL ROUNDS: Final rounds will be held for Juvenile and Intermediate Ladies and occur on Sunday morning, September 16th, The top two skaters from each qualifying group in their Freeskate event will automatically qualify for final championship rounds. The remainder of the field will be determined by the highest remaining Freeskate scores for that level regardless of Group. The exact number of skaters in final rounds will be decided after the close of entries by the Chief Referee. IMPORTANT: Practice ice for final round will be allocated at one (1) 20-minute session per competitor. The fee per session will be $25. Competitors will not need to sign up for practice ice for their group, but will need to pay at any time before going on the ice. Practice ice payment can be made any time after final round competitors are announced for each group. If any additional final round practice ice slots are available, they will be allocated based upon availability for appropriate levels of skaters as needed on a first paid basis. No additional final round practice ice will be sold until all final round competitors are allocated their first slot. MUSIC: All music must be submitted on a CD. NO CASSETTE TAPES OR IPOD/MP3S will be accepted. Please note that the music will be played per US Figure Skating qualifying competition standards. Each program must be recorded on a separate CD (1 track per CD). We request and highly encourage all music be turned in at time of registration! Competitors are reminded to have back-up music readily available at the time of their event(s). CDs will be available for pick-up shortly concluding each event. Every reasonable care will be given to submitted CDs, however it is not the responsibility of SWFFSC or the LOC to mail CDs that are not picked up, nor does either party assume responsibility for damaged or lost CDs. Please refrain from calling Ellenton Ice & Sports 4 Complex regarding the Fall Classic. REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

5 PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT: ALL competitors registering for an IJS event are required to complete the Planned Program Content Form on-line at the Entryeeze registration system by Tuesday, September 4, (Go to your account and click on the Planned Program Content tab.) The LOC will send a reminder communication with instructions after registration closes. Note: Planned Program Content Form submitted with participation required for critique. CRITIQUES: It is SWFFSC s desire to offer complimentary Critiques at the Southwest Florida Fall Classic for IJS events, however there may be circumstances that may not allow critiques to occur. If offered, critiques will be complimentary and open only to skaters and coaches. Location information will be at the registration desk. Note: Planned Program Content Form submitted with participation required for critique. EVENTS AND SCHEDULE: A competition schedule will be found on the SWFFSC website and Entryeeze once it is received from the Chief Referee, along with the practice ice schedule, approximately 2 weeks prior to the competition. Skaters are requested to arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled event. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent, and/or coach to frequently check the posted event schedules rinkside for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Final skating order will be posted rink-side no later than each evening prior to the following day s events. Random draw will be used for all IJS events. The SWFFSC will not be responsible for missed events, nor will refunds be extended for such. If competition runs ahead of schedule, the Chief Referee reserves the right to either proceed ahead of schedule or to allow time to lapse and resume according to the published schedule. Please note, the Chief Referee determines the schedule for the competition, not SWFFSC. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL COACHES: It is very important to the success of the competition that all skaters are placed in the correct categories. This will ensure that the competition is as fair as possible to all competitors. You will receive an from Entryeeze to review and approve your competitors entry levels. Please make sure your contact, phone and information is current and approve these entries to avoid late charges and penalty fees assessed to your skaters. This is especially important with newbies entering Compete USA events. Coaches will need to check in with the Registration Desk upon arrival to be issued a coach s badge. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will have a list of registered coaches who have been cleared for a coaching credential. If you are not on the approved list you will need to show proof of compliance. VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY: Individual videotaping of your skater only will be permitted from the bleachers only. Professional videotaping and photography of each event will be available for purchase from Gabrielle Photography. Except for the official video producer, only battery-operated cameras will be permitted with NO TRIPODS. NO CORDS. For skater safety, NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, PLEASE! REGISTRATION DESK: The registration desk will be open Thursday, September 13th, 2018 approximately, 30- minutes prior to the start of practice ice and remain open throughout the competition. Skaters are only required to check in at the registration desk one time. Please be prepared to turn your music in at time of registration. JUDGING: The Southwest Florida Fall Classic will utilize the International Judging Systems (IJS) for Adult Gold Freeskate, Freeskate events Juvenile and above, and for Short Program Events Intermediate and above. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all other events including COMPETE USA, Open Juvenile, Juvenile Short, Excel, and Adult Silver and lower events. COMPETITION CONTACT INFORMATION: USFS Chief Referee: Mark Ladwig LOC Competition Co - Chair: Emma Chinault & Rob Smith competition@swffsc.org REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 5 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

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7 SWFFSC LEARN TO COMPETE COMPETITION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TH 2018 ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either Learn to Skate USA and those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with Learn to Skate USA or a member club. There will be no more than six competitors maximum in an event and all six should receive an award. Eligibility and Test Requirements: Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic 1-6 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed, including Moves in the Field or individual dances. For the Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6, Excel, Well Balanced, and Adult 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. Skaters may not compete at more than one level in the same type event at the same competition. It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If, for whatever reason, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below his/her class level, the chair and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. It is an ethical violation for coaches to sandbag an event. ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR COACHES/INSTRUCTORS When hosting a Compete USA competition, it is important that you verify the compliance of each coach/instructor who plans to coach on-site at the event. You can verify the status of coaches/instructors by checking the lists on by going to the Coaches page and clicking on the Information for Clubs. For Learn to Skate USA instructor verification, log in to the Management System, then Program Admin, Program Management and Instructor Compliance. To be credentialed at a Compete USA event, individuals coaching are required to have: Learn to Skate USA Instructor membership OR U.S. Figure Skating full membership SafeSport training completed (for coaches/instructors 18 years old and older) Background check successfully passed (for coaches/instructors 18 years old and over) Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification completed OR U.S. Figure Skating compliant coach (for coaches under 18 years old) *SafeSport training is available through for full members of U.S. Figure Skating and through Learn to Skate USA portal for instructors. There is no cost to this training. If a coach/instructor attempts to work at your event without the proper credentials, he or she is in violation of U.S. Figure Skating ethics and code of conduct rules and, as such, is subject to disciplinary action. REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 7 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

8 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 Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip 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 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 Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or 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 counterclockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise 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 counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 revolutions Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3 revolutions, optional free leg held position and entry T-stop, right or left REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 8 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

9 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 with music. 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. Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip 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 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 Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or 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 counterclockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise 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 counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 revolutions Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3 revolutions, optional entry and free leg position T-stop, right or left REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 9 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

10 PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY 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 The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed 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: 1:15 maximum Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R) Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position - minimum 3 revolutions Mazurka Waltz jump Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes Free Skate 1 Backward outside three-turns, right and left One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 revolutions Toe loop Half flip jump Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and forward inside spiral (right and Free Skate 2 left) on a continuous axis Backward inside three-turns, right and left Beginning back spin- maximum 2 revolutions Half Lutz Salchow jump Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Free Skate 3 Waltz three-turns, 2 sets clockwise and 2 sets counterclockwise Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position- minimum 3 revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions Half loop jump Flip jump Free Skate 5 Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Camel spin - minimum 3 revolutions Waltz jump-loop jump combination Lutz jump Free Skate 6 Forward power pulls, minimum 3 on each foot Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Beginning Axel jump REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 10 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

11 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 Pre-Free Skate 1:40 max. Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise 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 1:40 max. One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, 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 forward inside spiral (right and left) Free Skate 2 1:40 max. on a continuous 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 right Free Skate 3 1:40 max. Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, minimum 3 revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination NOT ALLOWED Waltz/loop combination Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 1:40 max. 1:40 max. 1:40 max. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Sit spin minimum 3 revolutions Half Loop jump Flip jump NOT ALLOWED Waltz/half-loop/Salchow sequence Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Camel spin minimum 3 revolutions Waltz-loop jump combination Lutz jump Creative step sequence using a variety of three turns, Mohawks and toe steps Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total Waltz jump/ half-loop/salchow jump sequence Beginning Axel jump REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 11 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

12 EXCEL COMPULSORY 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 The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than free skate program. Level Time Skating rules/standards Toe loop jump Excel Beginner Salchow jump One-foot upright spin - minimum 3 revolutions Choreographic step sequence Loop jump Excel High Salchow/toe loop combination Beginner Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions Choreographic step sequence Excel Pre- Preliminary Excel Preliminary Flip jump Loop/loop jump combination Upright spin with change of foot minimum 3 revolutions on each foot Choreographic step sequence Lutz jump Flip/loop jump combination Camel, sit combination spin minimum 6 revolutions total Choreographic step sequence WELL BALANCED LEVELS COMPULSORY 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 The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than free skate program. Level Time Skating rules/standards Loop jump No-Test Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) Upright spin with change of foot minimum 3 revolutions on each foot Choreographic step sequence Lutz jump Pre-Preliminary Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Spin with one change of position and no change of foot minimum 6 revolutions total Choreographic step sequence Axel jump Preliminary Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Spin with one change of foot and one change of position minimum 3 revolutions on each foot Choreographic step sequence REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 12 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

13 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 competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up one level higher. Excel Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max. Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 2 Maximum 4 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop only Half Loops are not allowed. Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Maximum 2 of any same jump Maximum 2 spins: Two upright spins No change of foot No flying entry Minimum 3 revolutions Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) Must use one-half of the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel High Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max. Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 4 Excel Pre- Preliminary 1:40 Max. Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating Prepreliminary free skate test Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) Single rotation jumps: toe loop, Salchow, halfloop, loop Flip, Lutz, & Axel NOT permitted Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Maximum 2 of any same jump Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed Jump sequences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: Both spins must be in a single position No flying entry Permitted forward spins: upright, sit, camel Permitted back spins: upright Minimum 3 revolutions Spins must be of a different character Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 revolutions Spins must be of a different character *means required element Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) Must use one-half of the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) Must use one-half of the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence *means required element Excel Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary free skate test Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed Jump sequences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 revolutions Spins must be of a different character *means required element Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) Must use one-half of the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence *means required element REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 13 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

14 EXCEL FREE SKATE Continued: Excel Preliminary Plus 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, including single Axel No double, or higher jumps allowed Single Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels) Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences All single jumps, including the single Axel are allowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 revolutions Spins must be of a different character *means required element Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) Must use one-half of the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence *means required element REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 14 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

15 WELL BALANCED FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up one level higher. Level Time Jumps Spins Step Sequences Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence No-Test 1:40 Max. All single jumps allowed except for the single Axel Spins may change feet Step Sequence o No single Axels, double, triple or quadruple jumps and/or position o Must use onehalf allowed Spins may start with a the ice o Number of single jumps (except single Axels) is flying entry surface not limited provided the maximum number of Min 3 revs. jump elements allowed is not exceeded o Moves in the field and spiral Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single jumps is allowed Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps These spins must be of a different character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Pre- Preliminary Preliminary 1:40 Max. 1:40 Max Compete USA Manual Effective September 1, 2018 Max 5 Jump Elements All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed o No double, triple or quadruple jumps allowed o Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum of 2 single Axels) o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single jumps is allowed Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump or a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop) o Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple and quadruple jumps not allowed o An Axel plus up to two different, allowable double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded 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 Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or double jumps 14 Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be of a different character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be of a different character (For definition see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must use onehalf the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must use onehalf the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 15 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

16 ADULT 1-6, BEGINNER-BRONZE COMPULSORY The skating order of the elements is optional. Element may only be attempted once. To be skated in simple program format with limited connecting steps, ½ ice. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element MISSING, REPEATED or from a higher level Level Time Elements Adult 1 1:30 Max. Adult 2 1:30 Max. Adult 3 1:30 Max. Adult 4 1:30 Max. Adult 5 1:30 Max. Adult 6 1:30 Max. Adult Beginner Adult High Beginner Adult Pre- Bronze Adult Bronze 1:30 Max. 1:30 Max. 1:30 Max. 1:30 Max. Forward Marching Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Hockey stop, both directions Backward one-foot glides, right and left Backward outside edge and backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin (min 2 revs) Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot) Bunny hop Mazurka Forward beginning one-foot spin from backward crossovers (min 2 revs) Forward moving inside open Mohawk (right and left) heel to instep Alternating right and left forward outside and inside edges across the width of the ice (one outside edge, right and left, one inside edge, right and left) Waltz Jump ½ Flip Forward upright spin minimum 3 revolutions Backward outside three- turn, right and left Alternating right and left backward outside and inside edges across the width of the ice (one outside edge, right and left, one inside edge, right and left) Toe loop jump Jump combination or sequence consisting of only ½ revolution jumps (half loop is considered a full revolution jump) maximum of 2 jumps in combination and 3 jumps in a sequence Forward upright spin - minimum 3 revolutions Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward spiral (any edge) Salchow jump Waltz jump toe loop combination jump Backward Upright Spin entry optional (Min. 3 revolutions) Backward inside three-turn, right and left Spiral sequence (Minimum 2 spirals)- must change edge or foot Compete USA Manual Effective September 1, REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 16 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

17 ADULT 1-6 FREE SKATE WITH MUSIC General event parameters: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted 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. 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 (lower) levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each required element MISSING and for those elements performed from a higher level. Level Time Elements Forward Marching Adult 1 1:40 Max Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Adult 2 1:40 Max Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Adult 3 1:40 Max Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 4 1:40 Max Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward one-foot glides, right and left Hockey stop, both directions Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 5 1:40 Max Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Adult 6 1:40 Max Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot) Compete USA Manual Effective September 1, REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 17 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

18 ADULT BEGINNER BRONZE FREE SKATE PROGRAM WITH MUSIC General event parameters: Skaters will skate to the music of their choice and vocal music is allowed To be skated on full ice The minimum number of required spin revolutions is indicated in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Adult Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 4 jump elements Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet and Waltz jump Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same jump Max. 2 spins Two forward upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 1 Adult High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Adult Pre- Bronze 1:40 Maximum Adult Bronze 1:50 maximum Max 4 jump elements: Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet, stag, split, waltz, ½ flip, ½ Lutz Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same type jump. Max 4 Jump Elements: Jump combinations and sequences are optional, but no more than 2 combinations or sequences may be included 1 jump combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps. Each jump may be repeated only once and only as part of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) Only single and half-revolution jumps are allowed No single Lutz, single Axel or double jumps are allowed Max 4 Jump Elements: Max 2 combinations or sequences; 1 combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) All single jumps are permitted (except single Axel) No single Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted Max 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Max 2 Spins: Max Level 1 Spins must be of different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 E) Max 2 Spins: Max Level 1 Spins must be of different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Min 3 revs total if no change of foot Min 3 revs each foot if change of foot Min 2 revs in each position No flying spins are permitted Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Connecting steps throughout the program are required Max 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence Must use at least ½ ice surface May include Moves in the Field and spirals Skaters may not have passed any U.S. Figure Skating Free Skate tests Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Pre-Bronze or Pre- Preliminary Free Skate Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Bronze or Preliminary Free Skate Compete USA Manual Effective September 1, REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 18 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

19 SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: Partnered Moves Challenge Exciting event to compete with a friend, improve your Singles, Pairs, Dance and Synchro skills! Two competitors per team, composed of any combination Male and Female (F/F, M/M, M/F). Prize Money for 1 st place team in Gold $300, Silver $200 and Bronze $100; team will split sum. 1. Use of full ice. 2. No Music. 3. Total Program time, all levels, maximum 2:10. Elements may be skated in any order: BRONZE Level One partner passed at least Pre-Preliminary moves SILVER Level One partner passed at least Juvenile moves GOLD Level One partner passed at least Intermediate moves One solo jump, skated side by side Single Jump Axel NOT allowed Single Axel or Double Jump No Double Axel or higher Only Double Jump or higher A skating skills sequence ½ ice of crossovers connected min. 3 Changes of hold allowed ½ Ice in unison do min. 3 basic turns, steps or movements Full ice in unison or mirrored-unison, do min. 5 difficult steps & turns A pair / dance partnered spin Min. 3 Revolutions Two feet allowed No position changes If on one foot, no changes of feet Min. 4 Revolutions Two feet allowed One Change of position allowed Min. 5 Revolutions No Two-foot spinning Allowed to change position, foot, or direction once A side by side solo spin Spin in One Basic Position min. 3 revolutions No Change of feet No Difficult Variations Spin with minimum one change of position min. 5 revolutions No Difficult Variations One change of foot and flying entry allowed Spin with all 3 basic positions min. 8 revolutions One Change of foot, flying entry and Difficult Variations allowed One jump combination or jump sequence, skated side by side Single Jumps Axel NOT allowed Three- Jump Combinations allowed One jump must be Double jump or Single Axel Three-Jump Combinations allowed One jump must be Double Jump or higher Three-Jump Combinations allowed REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 19 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

20 SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: Jumps Challenge General event parameters: Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile senior will be skated on full ice; 1. Jumps with an * must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate senior) Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) Beginner 2. ½ flip or ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchow 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) High Beginner 2. Single Salchow 3. Jump combination waltz jump-toe loop 1. Single toe loop No-Test 2. Single loop 3. Jump combination Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) 1. Single toe loop Pre Preliminary 2. Single flip 3. Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior 1. Single flip 2. Single Lutz 3. Jump combination Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Single or double jump 3. Jump combination single/single (no Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Double Salchow 3. Jump combination single/single or double/single (no Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Double loop* 3. Jump combination double/single (no Axel) 1. Double loop 2. Double flip* 3. Jump combination double/double (may be double Axel) 1. Choice of double or triple jump 2. Double or triple flip* 3. Jump combination double/double (may be double Axel) 1. Choice of double or triple jump 2. Double or triple Lutz* 3. Jump combination double/double or triple/double (may be double Axel) Adult Beginner 1. Bunny hop 2. Mazurka or ballet jump Adult Pre-Bronze 1. Waltz or toe loop jump 2. ½ flip, ½ Lutz or ½ loop Adult Bronze 1. Salchow 2. Toe loop 3. Any single jump plus a toe loop combination (no Axels allowed) REGISTER on Entryeeze no LATER THAN 20 11:59 pm, Wednesday, August 1 5, 2018

21 SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: Spins Challenge General event parameters: 1. Spins may be skated in any order; minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses. 2. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring. 3. Spins may not be repeated, but only required elements may be included. 4. All levels are skated on ½ ice. Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) Beginner 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) High Beginner 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) No-Test 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 4. Upright one-foot spin (3) Pre Preliminary 1:30 max. 5. Upright back scratch spin (3) 6. Sit spin (3) 4. Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3) Preliminary 1:30 max. 5. Combination spin with no change of foot (4) 6. Sit spin (3) 4. Camel spin (3) Pre Juvenile 1:30 max. 5. Combination spin camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6) 6. Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot) 4. Sit spin (4) Juvenile & Open 1:30 max. 5. Combination spin with change of foot; optional change of position (4 per Juv. foot) 6. Girls layback spin (4); Boys camel spin (4) 4. Flying camel spin (5) Intermediate 1:30 max. 5. Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot) 6. Combination spin change of foot & change of position (4 per foot) 4. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6) Novice 1:30 max. 5. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position) 6. Combination spin change of foot & two changes of position (2 per position & 5 per foot) 4. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6) Junior 1:30 max. 5. Solo spin of choice (6) may not fly 6. Combination spin with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) 4. Flying spin of choice (6) Senior 1:30 max. 5. Solo spin of choice (6) may not fly 6. Combination spin with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) Adult Beginner 1:30 max. 1. Pivot 2. Two-foot upright spin (2) Adult Pre-Bronze 1:30 max. 1. One-foot upright spin (3) 2. Two-foot upright spin (3) Adult Bronze 1:30 max. 1. One-foot upright spin (4) 2. One-foot back spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3)

22 SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: SINGLES COMPULSORY MOVES General event parameters: 1. No-test to Pre-Juvenile will be skated ½ ice; 2. Juvenile senior will be skated on full ice; 3. The skater must demonstrate the required elements (performed once only) and may use any additional elements from previous levels. 4. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. 5. Music is not allowed. 6. Skaters may compete at their test level or one level higher. Level Time Skating rules/standards No-Test Pre- Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Loop jump 2. Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) 3. Solo spin - sit or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Spiral sequence, must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. 1. Toe Loop jump 2. Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) 3. Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) 7. Single Lutz 8. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 9. Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions 10. Forward inside spiral 7. Single jump (may include Axel) 8. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 9. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 10. Step sequence - circular 7. Single Axel 8. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 9. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 10. Step sequence circular 7. Double Salchow or double toe loop 8. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 9. Flying spin, minimum five revolutions 10. Step sequence straight line 7. Double loop 8. Jump combination: double/single or double/double 9. Flying spin - minimum five revolutions 10. Step sequence straight line 7. Double flip 8. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 9. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 10. Step sequence straight line 1. Double Lutz 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 4. Step sequence straight line

23 SHOWCASE EVENTS LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS Basic 1-6 Pre-Free Skate-Free Skate 6/ Beginner/High Beginner/ Adult 1-6/ Adult Beginner/Adult High Beginner May not have passed any higher than Elements only from Basic 1-6 curriculum Basic 6 level. 3 jump maximum. ½ rotation jumps May not have passed any official U.S. only, plus the following full rotation Figure Skating free skate or free dance jumps: Salchow and toe loop. tests. PROGRAM LENGTH Time: 1:00 max. Time: 1:30 max. No Test No prescribed or restricted elements. Must not have passed Pre-Preliminary Time: 1:30 max. Free Skate or any Free Dance tests. Pre-Preliminary No prescribed or restricted elements. Must have passed no higher than U.S. Time: 1:30 max. Figure Skating Pre-Preliminary May not have passed any free dance test. Adult Pre-Bronze No prescribed or restricted elements. Must have passed no higher than Adult Time: 1:40 max. pre-bronze free skate test. See National Showcase guidelines for more specific information regarding adults. Preliminary/ Adult Bronze No prescribed or restricted elements. Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary free skate or Adult Bronze Free Skate or Free Dance test. See National Showcase guidelines for more specific information regarding adults. Time: 1:40 max. 1. guidelines and procedures, click à SHOWCASE Guidelines (PDF). 2. General Information about, click à, NATIONAL SHOWCASE (PDF) Dramatic Entertainment: Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures, physical actions. Light Entertainment Programs should express a carefree concept or storyline designed to uplift and entertain the audience through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions.

24 SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: Well Balanced Free Skate Programs ** Indicates I.J.S. Event Skaters may enter either Excel Free Skate OR the Well Balanced Free Skate Program but NOT both. Skaters are required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current USFS Rule Book in Skaters may skate at their test level or one level higher. No Test: (Time 1:40 max) May not have passed any USFS Free Skate Test Pre-Preliminary: (Time: 1:40 max) At least the USFS Pre-Preliminary Free Skate. Preliminary: (Time: 1:30 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Pre-Preliminary Free Skate. Pre-Juvenile: (Time: 2:00 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Preliminary Free Skate Test. Juvenile**: (Time: 2:20 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Age: Under age 13. Open Juvenile**: (Time: 2:20 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Age: 13 years or older. Intermediate**: (Time: 2:40 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Juvenile Free Skate Test. Novice**: Junior**: Senior**: Adult: (Time: Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec; Men: 3:30; +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Intermediate Free Skate. (Time: Ladies & Men : 3:30 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Novice Free Skate Test. (Time: Ladies & Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec) At least the USFS Junior Free Skate Test. See Rulebook for current times and well balanced criteria. Levels offered Adult Pre-Bronze, Adult Bronze, Adult Silver, Championship Silver, Adult Gold, Championship Gold, Masters Intermediate-Novice, Championship Masters Intermediate-Novice, Master Junior- Senior, Master Championship Junior-Senior EVENT: o o o Singles Short Program Juvenile/Open-Juvenile Senior short program events will be offered as I.J.S. event. Athletes/coaches are responsible for going to the USFS rulebook for rules, program length, etc. ALL Short Programs will utilize the requirements for the competitive season.

25 o US Figure Skating Charts & technical updates: SWFFSC CLASSIC Competition 2018 EVENT: Pair Short Program & Free Skate Events Test and Age Eligibility Requirements (Short Program/Free Skating) o o o o o Pre-Juvenile: Open to pairs who have not passed the Juvenile Pair Test or per rule Age of neither skater may be 14 years on July 1st, Juvenile: Open to pairs who have not passed the Intermediate Pair test or as per Rule Age of neither skater may be 16 years on July 1st, Intermediate: Open to pairs who have passed the Juvenile Pair Test, but no higher than the Intermediate, pursuant to Rule Neither Partner may be 18 years of age or over on July 1st, 2018 Novice: Open to pairs who have passed Intermediate Pair Test, but no higher than Novice Pair test or pursuant to Rule 5220 Junior: Open to pairs who have not passed the Senior Pair test or pursuant to Rule 5210 o Senior: Must have passed the Junior Pair Test or higher pursuant to rule 5200 Technical Information Pairs events will be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. and as updated in the Technical Information section on the U.S. Figure Skating website. See link Pair Charts for Short Program and Free Skate events: o Intermediate short program Rule 5230 o Novice short program Rule 5220 o Junior short program Rule 5210 o Senior short program Rule 5200