Announcement. Mohawk Valley Classic and Mohawk Valley Basic Skills Competition

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1 Announcement Mohawk Valley Classic and Mohawk Valley Basic Skills Competition Hosted by The SKATING CLUB of NEW HARTFORD Saturday, January 18, 2014 NEW HARTFORD RECREATION CENTER 4 Mill Street NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK Website: United States Figure Skating Association Sanction #41114 Sanctioned by Skate Canada This competition is non-qualifying and is open to any amateur skater who is a member in good standing with US Figure Skating or Skate Canada. US Figure Skating rules will apply throughout the competition. Application Postmark Deadline: December 8, 2013

2 Mohawk Valley Classic Hosted by The SKATING CLUB of NEW HARTFORD Saturday, January 18, 2014 NEW HARTFORD RECREATION CENTER NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK ELIGIBILITY: The Mohawk Valley Classic competition held in conjunction with the Mohawk Valley Basic Skills competition, is hosted by the Skating Club of New Hartford, and is open to all eligible skaters who are members in good standing of US Figure Skating or Skate Canada. Eligibility is based on US Figure Skating or Skate Canada tests passed as of December 8, 2013 (close of entries). Age restrictions are age as of day of competition. This competition is sanctioned by US Figure Skating (Sanction #41114) and Skate Canada and will be conducted according to the rules of US Figure Skating governing non-qualifying competitions as set forth in the Rulebook, except as modified by this announcement. Competitors may enter as many events per discipline as they desire, provided they meet the entry requirements. Skaters may skate UP more than one level; skaters may in NO case skate below their test level. For Freestyle, Short Program and Showcase events, skaters may compete at only one level, either as qualified by their test level as of December 8, 2013, or one level higher. Test track free skate competitors may compete only as qualified by their test level. ENTRIES: Entries must be filled out completely in order to be accepted and postmarked no later than December 8, The competition committee reserves the right to limit the size of each event, to cancel any event with less than two entrants (with refund of entry fee), and to combine or divide groups as necessary. Before canceling an event, the committee may ask skaters to skate up a level or skate an exhibition with judge s critique if they are the only competitor in a given level. A skater electing to exhibit will forfeit return of their fee for that event. For all events where permitted by US Figure Skating, if there are insufficient entries to hold separate events, male and female skaters will compete against one another in a combined event. ENTRY FEES: FIRST EVENT: EITHER: $70.00 SOLO DANCE SERIES OR $50.00, ANY OTHER FIRST EVENT $30.00 PER PERSON, SECOND EVENT $15.00 PER PERSON, EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT $50.00 PER TEAM COMPULSORY EVENT $40.00 PER SMALL GROUP SHOWCASE EVENT $25.00 LATE FEE (must accompany late applications) REFUNDS: No refunds will be given once entries have closed except if the competition is not held.

3 FACILITIES: - New Hartford Recreation Center is located at 4 Mill Street, New Hartford, NY - Rink size is 85 ft x 185 ft, with rounded ends - Snack bar and dressing rooms are available REGISTRATION: A registration desk will be open throughout the competition, located in the front lobby of the rink; competitors should register promptly upon arrival. There is no admission fee for spectators. CANADIAN EQUIVALENTS: In all events, the following Skate Canada level equivalents apply. The following chart is supplied for your convenience. If there are questions on the appropriate level of a Canadian skater, the question will be decided by the Referee and the Competition Committee: FREESTYLE DANCE USFS Skate Canada USFS Skate Canada Beginner CAN Skate A & B Preliminary Preliminary Badge CAN Skate A & B Pre-Bronze No equivalent Pre-Preliminary CAN Skate C Bronze Junior Bronze Preliminary No Test Preliminary Pre-Silver Senior Bronze Pre-Juvenile Preliminary Silver Junior Silver Juvenile No equivalent Pre-Gold Senior Silver Intermediate Junior Bronze Gold Gold Novice Senior Bronze Junior Novice (Junior Silver) Senior Junior (Senior Silver) Senior (Gold) MARKING: All events will be judged with the 6.0 system. A closed marking system will be used. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to the first THREE placements in each event at the announced times during the competition. Ribbons will be awarded to the fourth and fifth place finishers. Results will be posted and will be available for purchase at the registration desk for $0.25 per copy. MUSIC: Each competitor must supply his/her own music on CD for Freeskate programs, Short programs and Showcase each music item submitted must be clearly labeled with the competitor's name, club, event and length of music. CDs must have only 1 (one) track per CD. No CD-RW discs will be accepted. All music should be turned in at the time of registration and may be picked up shortly after the completion of the event. It is recommended each competitor have an extra copy of music for each event entered. Club is not responsible for music not picked up by the end of the competition. SCHEDULE & PRACTICE ICE: Available practice ice will be determined after the close of entries. A schedule of event times and practice ice times will be posted on our web-site or will be mailed to those competitors who include a self-addressed stamped envelope with his/her application. Practice ice - if available - will be sold at the rink on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Sessions will cost $15. If necessary due to ice and officials schedule restrictions, the SOLO DANCE SERIES events may be held on Sunday morning, January 19, All effected competitors will be notified as soon as possible if this should occur. ACCIDENTS: The Skating Club of New Hartford, its officers, and representatives accept no liability for damage or injuries suffered by skaters, officials, or spectators during this event. OFFICIAL HOTEL: The official hotel of the competition is the Hampton Inn Suites New Hartford, 201 Woods Park Drive, Clinton, NY 13323, Phone (315) When making your reservation, mention being a skater at the Mohawk Valley Classic competition and receive a special rate of $ per night. This special reservation rate includes breakfast and will be held until January 2, 2014.

4 INQUIRIES: Refer questions to: Lani Seifert, ENTRIES: PLEASE SEND 1. YOUR COMPLETED ENTRY FORM 2. ENTRY FEE, made payable to SCNH. All fees are payable in US dollars. 3. AND A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO: LANI SEIFERT / COMPETITION 1137 Genesee Street Oneida, NY ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 8, LATE ENTRIES will be accepted only at the discretion of the competition committee. A $25 late fee must accompany all late applications. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged $25 and entry fee will be payable with cash or bank check prior to skater taking the ice. REFUNDS: No refunds will be given once entries have closed except if the competition is not held. NOTE: Skaters must be at the rink and READY TO SKATE at least one hour before their scheduled event time. This is a non-qualifying competition and events may run ahead or behind schedule

5 FREESTYLE Skaters may enter EITHER the Well-Balanced Free Skate program or the Test Track Free Skate program but NOT both during the same non-qualifying competition. WELL BALANCED FREE SKATE Programs will be judged according to the well-balanced program descriptions as shown in the US Figure Skating Rulebook. Skaters may skate at their test level OR up one level. CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONS / ELEMENTS TIME -- All times are +/- 10 sec. except adults Special Badge Must be age 6 or under on date of application deadline. Must not have 45 sec 60 sec passed USFSA Basic 8 or Pre-Preliminary Moves test. No Loop, Flip, Lutz, Axel or double jumps permitted. No Test Must not have passed USFSA Pre-Preliminary FS test. 1.5 minutes No Lutz, Axel or double jumps permitted. Pre-Preliminary Skaters who have not passed the USFS Preliminary Free Skating Test 1.5 minutes (Single Axels allowed (max. 2), may be repeated as sequence or combination; no double jumps permitted) Preliminary Skaters who have not passed the USFS Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Test 1.5 minutes (Single Axels and up to two different double jumps which may be repeated in a sequence or combination; only double salchow, double toeloop, double loop) Pre-Juvenile Skaters who have not passed the USFS Juvenile Free Skating Test (Axels 2 minutes and up to three different double jumps, which may be repeated in sequence or combination) Juvenile Skaters who have not passed the USFS Intermediate Free Skating Test 2 min. 15 sec. Intermediate Skaters who have not passed the USFS Novice Free Skating Test 2.5 minutes Novice Skaters who have not passed the USFS Junior Free Skating Test Ladies: 3 min. Men: 3.5 min. Junior Skaters who have not passed the USFS Senior Free Skating Test Ladies: 3.5 min. Men: 4 min. Senior Skaters who have passed the USFS Senior Free Skating Test Ladies: 4 min. Adult Pre- Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Skaters may be 21 years old or older and have not passed any standard USFS FS or moves test, OR not passed the Adult Bronze FS test (no axels or double jumps permitted) Must be 21 years old or older and not have passed the Adult Silver FS test (no axels or double jumps permitted) Must be 21 years old or older and not have passed the Adult Gold FS test (axel permitted; no double jumps permitted) Men: 4.5 min. Not to exceed 1 min. 40 sec Not to exceed 1 min. 50 sec Not to exceed 2 min. 10 sec Adult Gold Must be 21 years old or older and have passed the Adult Gold FS Not to exceed 2 min. 40 sec Adult Masters Must be 21 years old or older and have passed the Standard Intermediate FS test, the Adult Gold FS test or the 3 rd figure test before 10/1/77 Not to exceed 3 min. 40 sec Adult and Juvenile events will be divided by age if there are sufficient entries. SHORT PROGRAM Judging will be accordance with the US Figure Skating Rulebook. Skaters may skate at their test level OR up one level. CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONS TIME Intermediate Skaters who have not passed the USFS Novice Free Skating Test Max. 2 minutes Novice Skaters who have not passed the USFS Junior Free Skating Test Max. 2 min. 30 sec. Junior Skaters who have not passed the USFS Senior Free Skating Test Max. 2 min. 50 sec. Senior Skaters who have passed the USFS Senior Free Skating Test Max. 2 min. 50 sec.

6 TEST TRACK FREE SKATE Deductions WILL be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, in accordance with the US Figure Skating Rulebook. Test track free skate competitors may compete only as qualified by their test level. LEVEL Qualifications Elements Limited Beginner Time:1:30 +/- 10 May not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating Badge tests Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front). Jump sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Two upright spins, no change of foot (min 3 revolutions). Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated Beginner Time: 1:30 +/- 10 Pre-Preliminary Test Time: 1:30 +/- 10 Preliminary Test Time: 1:30 +/- 10 Pre-Juvenile Test Time: 2:00 +/-10 Juvenile Test Time: 2:15 +/-10 Intermediate Test Time: 2:30 +/-10 Novice Test Time: Ladies 3:00 +/- 10 Men 3:30 +/-10 Junior Test Time: Ladies 3:30 +/- 10 Men 4:00 +/-10 Senior Test Time: Ladies 4:00 +/- 10 Men 4:30 +/-10 May not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating Badge tests May not have passed tests higher than US Figure Skating Prepreliminary free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Pre-preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Preliminary free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Pre- Juvenile free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Pre-Juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Juvenile free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Intermediate free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Intermediate free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Novice free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Novice free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than Junior free skate test Must have passed at least the US Figure Skating Junior free skate test throughout the program. Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop). Single rotation jumps: salchow and toe loop only. Jump combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Two upright spins, change of foot optional (min 3 revolutions). Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop). Single rotation jumps: salchow, toe loop and loop only. Jump combinations and sequences with the above jumps are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Two spins held in one position only of a different nature, no change of foot (min 3 revolutions and no flying spins). Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Jump combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Two spins of a different nature, combination spins allowed (min 3 revs each and no flying spins). Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Jump combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Two spins in any position (min 3 revs), one must be a combination spin with change of foot optional (min 3 revs on each foot or 6 total revs and no flying spins). One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. Any single jumps and jump combinations with not more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel permitted). Maximum 5 jumping elements. Two spins in any position (min 4 revs), one must be a combination spin with one change of foot (min 4 revs on each foot). May include flying spins. One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double salchow and double toe loop. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 6 jumping elements. Two spins in any position (min 4 revs), one must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot (min 4 revs on each foot). May include flying spins. One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Jump sequences and combinations allowed. Maximum 7 jumping elements for men and 6 for ladies. Three spins in any position (min 6 revs), one must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot (min 5 revs on each foot). May include flying spins. One step or spiral sequence (see rule 3660 for description). Max. 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies which must include one series of one or more non-listed jump(s) and one double jump. The non-listed jump(s) will precede the double jump while maintaining the cadence of the jumping rhythm. Nonlisted jumps may include but are not limited to: waltz jump, inside axel, half flip, half loop, split jump, walley, stag jump, bunny hop, mazurka, ballet hop, side toe hop, and falling leaf. Three spins: One must be a spin in one position, one a flying spin, (6 revolutions each), one combination spin consisting of all three positions and one change of foot (minimum 2 in each position and minimum 5 revolutions on each foot). One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface. (See rule 3650) At least four different double jumps, one must be a double Lutz. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies. Three spins: One must be a spin in one position, one a flying spin (6 revs each), one spin combination consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (minimum 2 in each position and minimum 5 revolutions on each foot). Men: Two different step sequences. Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See Rule 3643(G) and (I) for description).

7 INDIVIDUAL COMPULSORY MOVES This event will be skated in the form of a free skating program, but WITHOUT music; minimum test qualifications are the same as for the free skating events. The required elements may be skated in any order. Mandatory deductions will be taken for any UNSPECIFIED or ADDITIONAL elements. Connecting steps are allowed, but such steps should be limited to the minimum necessary to link the various moves. FAILED MANEUVERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE RESKATED. Program is limited to ½ ice surface unless otherwise noted. Skaters may skate UP for as many events as their test level allows. CATEGORY REQUIRED MOVES TIME Badge May not have passed USFS Basic 8 1) Forward crossovers (both directions); 2) Forward one foot glide left & right; 3) One foot snowplow stop L or R; 4) Backward skating (any technique). 1 minute Beginner May not have 1) Waltz jump; 2) Backward crossovers (both directions); 3) Two foot spin; 4) Forward 1 minute, passed USFS Freeskate 4 straight line spiral; 5) two bunny hops. 15 sec No Test May not have passed 1) Waltz jump; 2) Lunge; 3) One-foot spin; 4) Forward straight line spiral; 5) ½ Flip jump 1 minute, USFS Pre-Preliminary FS 15 sec Pre-Preliminary 1) Waltz jump-toe loop combination; 2) Salchow; 3) Forward outside spirals, one on each 1.5 minutes foot, consecutively; 4) Scratch spin; 5) Loop jump. Preliminary 1) Forward inside spiral (either foot); 2) Loop jump; 3) Waltz jump-toe loop combination 1.5 minutes (no steps or turns between jumps); 4) Sit spin; 5) Back-spin. Pre-Juvenile 1) Forward inside spiral; 2) Flip jump; 3) One single jump combination to include a loop 1.5 minutes (no steps or turns between jumps); 4) Camel spin; 5) Forward scratch to back scratch spin. Juvenile 1)Lutz-Loop jump combination (no steps or turns between jumps); 2) Axel; 3) Combination spin with one change of foot; 4) GIRLS: layback or attitude spin, BOYS: camel spin; 5) Spiral combination consisting of two spirals. 1.5 minutes [Full ice surface.] Intermediate 1) Double Salchow OR Double Toe-loop; 2) Axel/Loop Jump combination (no step or turn between jumps); 3) Spin combination with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (may fly); 4) Straight line footwork sequence; 5) Split jump. Novice 1)Double loop; 2) Axel/half loop/double salchow sequence; 3) Spiral sequence; 4 )Spin combination with 1 change of foot and at least 1 change of position, fly entry allowed; 5) Solo spin with only one position, no fly and no change of foot. Open 1)Double flip OR Double lutz; 2) Any Double/double jump combination; 3) One full-ice step sequence; 4) Choice of any solo spin; 5) Spin combination with at least 2 changes of position and at least one change of foot. Adult Pre-Bronze 1) One foot spin; 2) Waltz jump; 3) Forward crossovers in a figure 8; 4) Lunge; 5) Alternating forward outside 3-turns (min. 2 on each foot) Adult Bronze 1) Waltz-jump/toe-loop combination; 2) Salchow; 3)Back spin; 4) Forward spiral; 5) 5 step Mohawk sequence (2 patterns) Adult Silver 1) Jump combination with 2 single jumps; 2) Flip; 3) Camel spin; 4) Spin combination with one change of position change of foot optional; 5) Spiral sequence with two spirals Adult Gold / Masters 1) Axel; 2) Combination spin with at least one change of foot and one change of position; 3) Straight line or circular step sequence; 4) Sit spin; 5) Jump combination with 2 single or double jumps (no steps or turns between jumps). TEAM COMPULSORY MOVES 2 minutes [Full ice surface] 2 minutes [Full ice surface] 2 minutes [Full ice surface] 1 minute, 15 sec. 1 minute, 15 sec 1.5 minutes 1.5 minutes [Full ice surface] Qualifications are the same as for the free skating events. A skater may not compete for more than one team per level. Teams shall consist of 3-5 skaters and may be comprised of both male and female skaters. No skater may execute more than 2 moves. A skater may have ONE attempt at a maneuver. The event will be judged on a team basis only. List team members on the separate team entry form. Teams may include skaters from different clubs. Skaters may compete in any category as long as it is not below his/her highest FS test level. CATEGORY REQUIRED ELEMENTS No Test 1) Forward straight line spiral; 2) Backward crossovers (both directions); 3) Two (2) consecutive bunny-hops; 4) Waltz jump; 5) Two foot spin. Pre-Preliminary 1) Salchow; 2) Waltz jump / toe loop combination; 3) Forward outside spiral (either foot); 4) One-foot spin; 5) lunge. Preliminary 1) Spiral sequence with any 2 spirals; 2) Toe-loop / loop jump combination; 3) Scratch spin; 4) Flip jump; 5) Back scratch spin exit on spinning foot. Pre-Juvenile 1) Camel spin; 2) Loop / loop jump combination; 3) Backward spiral; 4) Sit spin; 5) Flip jump. Juvenile 1) Ina Bauer; 2) Axel; 3) Camel spin back sit spin; 4) Lutz jump; 5) Split jump. Intermediate 1) Combination spin with one change of foot and one change of position (4 revs each foot); 2) Ina Bauer or spread eagle; 3) Double salchow; 4) Straight line footwork step sequence; 5) Two-jump combination, one must be an axel (no steps or turns between jumps) Open 1) Flying camel spin; 2) step sequence concluding with any double jump; 3) serpentine spiral sequence; 4) Axel ½ loop double salchow jump series; 5) combination spin with at least two changes of position and one change of foot (min. 4 revolutions each foot)

8 INDIVIDUAL COMPULSORY SPINS This event will be skated in the form of a free skating program, but WITHOUT music; minimum qualifications are the same as for the free skating events. The required elements may be skated in any order. Mandatory deductions will be taken for any UNSPECIFIED OR ADDITIONAL elements. Connecting steps are allowed, but such steps should be limited to the minimum necessary to link the various moves. FAILED MANEUVERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE RESKATED. All programs are limited to ½ ice. Skaters may skate UP for as many events as their test level allows. CATEGORY REQUIRED MOVES TIME Beginner May not have Forward pivot; Two-foot spin; One foot spin (open free leg position). 1 minute passed USFS Freeskate 4 No Test May not have passed One foot spin, optional free leg position (3 revolutions); Two foot spin (3 1 minute USFS Pre-Preliminary FS revolutions); Sit spin. Pre-Preliminary 1 foot scratch spin; one foot back spin optional entry position, exit on spinning 1 minute foot; sit spin in recognizable sit position Preliminary Front to back scratch spin; Camel spin; sit spin. 1.5 minutes Pre-Juvenile Camel spin-sit spin combination (6 revolutions); Change foot sit spin; GIRLS: 1.5 minutes Layback or attitude spin, BOYS: camel spin. Juvenile Forward sit spin; combination spin with one change of foot (change of position is 1.5 minutes optional); GIRLS: Layback or attitude spin, BOYS: camel spin Intermediate Forward to backward sit spin; flying camel spin; spin combination with one 1.5 minutes change of foot and one change of position (min. 4 revs. each foot) Novice Choice of camel, sit or layback spin; camel spin to back camel spin; spin 2 minutes combination with one change of foot and at least two changes of position (min. 5 revs. each foot) Open Flying sit spin or flying change sit spin; Layback or crossfoot spin; Spin 2 minutes combination with at least 3 changes of position and at least one change of foot (min. 5 revs. each foot) Adult Pre-Bronze One foot spin; two foot spin; pivot 1 minute Adult Bronze One foot spin; one foot back spin; sit spin or broken leg spin 1 minute Adult Silver Layback or attitude spin; scratch spin to back scratch spin; combination spin with 1.5 minutes one change of position (change of foot optional) Adult Gold/Masters Flying camel spin; Forward sit spin to backward sit spin; combination spin with at least one change of position and one change of foot 2 minutes INDIVIDUAL COMPULSORY JUMPS This event will be skated in the form of a free skating program, but WITHOUT music; minimum qualifications are the same as for the free skating events. An axel is considered a single jump. The required elements may be skated in any order. Mandatory deductions will be taken for UNSPECIFIED OR ADDITIONAL elements. Connecting steps are allowed, but such steps should be limited to the minimum necessary to link the various moves. FAILED MANEUVERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE RESKATED. 1 and 1.5 minute events will be skated on half-ice; 2 minute events may use full ice. Skaters may skate UP for as many events as their test level allows. CATEGORY REQUIRED JUMPS TIME Beginner 2 consecutive bunny-hops; waltz jump; toe-loop; ballet jump (left or right) 1 minute No Test Waltz-jump; toe-loop; salchow; ½ flip 1 minute Pre-Preliminary Salchow; ½ flip; ½ lutz; waltz-jump / toe-loop combination 1 minute Preliminary Salchow; loop jump; flip jump; combination of any two single jumps (may include axel) 1.5 minutes Pre-Juvenile Loop jump; flip jump; lutz jump; single jump combination with a loop jump as the second 1.5 minutes jump (no steps or turns between jumps) Juvenile Lutz jump; Axel; split jump or stag jump; jump combination with any 2 single jumps (may 1.5 minutes include an axel) (no steps or turns between jumps) Intermediate Axel; double toe-loop; double salchow in combination with any other single or double jump 2 minutes (no steps or turns between jumps); split jump Novice Double salchow; single or double flip jump in combination with any other double jump; double 2 minutes loop/double loop combination; double toe-loop Open Double loop; straight line footwork into a double flip; double lutz; an axel or double axel in 2 minutes combination or series with any other double jump Adult Pre-Bronze Waltz jump; ½ flip jump; waltz-jump / toe-loop combination 1 minute Adult Bronze Salchow; loop jump; combination of any 2 single jumps (no Axel) 1 minute Adult Silver Flip jump; loop jump; toe-loop in combination with any other single jump; a jump sequence of 1.5 minutes 3 or more ½ or single revolution jumps Adult Gold/Masters Lutz jump; Axel; loop jump in combination with any single or double jump; a split jump or stag jump 2 minutes

9 MOVES IN THE FIELD After the warm-up, each competitor will skate both moves each in succession, without a separate warm-up or discussion with a coach. Skaters will receive one mark for each move. Any ties will be broken by the mark on the second move. Skaters may skate UP for as many events as their test level allows. CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED MOVES No Test Must not have passed Pre-Preliminary MIF A) PPM pattern 2 - forward consecutive edges only B) PPM pattern 3 forward right and left foot spirals Pre-Preliminary Must not have passed Preliminary MIF A) PPM pattern 2 - backward consecutive edges only B) PPM pattern 4 waltz eight, two tracings on each foot Preliminary Must not have passed Pre-Juvenile MIF A) PM pattern 2 consecutive outside and inside spirals B) PM pattern 3 forward power 3-turns, both feet Pre-Juvenile Must not have passed Juvenile MIF A) PJM pattern 3 FI/BO 3-turns, both feet B) PJM pattern 6 5 step Mohawk sequence Juvenile Must not have passed Intermediate MIF A) JM pattern 1 8 step Mohawk sequence B) JM pattern 5 backward power 3-turns Intermediate Must not have passed Novice MIF A) IM pattern 2 spiral sequence B) IM pattern 4 forward twizzles, both feet, inside and outside Novice Must not have passed Junior MIF A) NM pattern 1 inside 3-turns/rocker choctaws B) NM pattern 6 backward twizzles, inside and outside Junior Must not have passed Senior MIF A) JRM pattern 5 backward loop pattern, inside & outside B) JRM pattern 6 straight line step, both feet Senior No test restrictions A) SM pattern 2 spiral sequence Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Must be age 21 or older and not have passed Adult Bronze MIF Must be age 21 or older and not have passed Adult Silver MIF Must be age 21 or older and not have passed Adult Gold MIF Must be age 21 or older and not passed the standard intermediate MIF B) SM pattern 5 serpentine step sequence, both directions A) APBM pattern 2 - forward consecutive edges only B) APBM pattern 5 - forward 3-turn pattern, both feet A) ABM pattern 2 forward power 3-turns, both feet B) ABM pattern 5 5 step Mohawk sequence A) ASM pattern 1 8 step Mohawk sequence B) ASM pattern 5 forward right and left foot spirals A) AGM pattern 1 forward power circle, both directions B) AGM pattern 4 backward double 3-turns *Adult master skaters would need to compete at their FS test level unless they have passed a higher standard moves test (i.e., a junior master skater who has not taken the Senior Moves test could skate as a junior, a senior, or both)

10 2014 U.S. FIGURE SKATING SOLO DANCE SERIES The Mohawk Valley Classic is a participating competition within the 2014 Solo Dance Series. The solo pattern dance events are being offered as part of the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance with the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at Please refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series handbook for the current Series rules, test levels and event requirements that will be in effect for this competition. The Solo Dance Series events offered at this competition are open to all eligible skaters; registered participants in the 2014 Solo Dance Series must provide their Dance Series Registration number on the entry form in order to accrue points in the 2014 US Figure Skating Solo Dance Series SOLO DANCE SERIES EVENTS BEING OFFERED Solo Pattern Dance Event: The solo pattern dance event is comprised of two dances at each level. This event is being offered at the Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold and Gold levels. Preliminary Pre-Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Silver Pre-Gold Gold 1. Dutch Waltz 2. Rhythm Blues 1. Swing 2. Fiesta Tango 1. Hickory Hoedown 2. Ten Fox 1. Fourteenstep 2. Foxtrot 1. Silver Tango 2. Rocker Foxtrot 1. Paso Doble 2. Starlight Waltz 1. Viennese Waltz 2. Argentine Tango No test or passed Preliminary Passed Preliminary or Pre- Bronze Passed Pre- Bronze or Bronze Passed Bronze or Pre-Silver Passed Pre- Silver or Silver Passed Silver or Pre-Gold Passed Pre- Gold or Gold Refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at for the solo pattern dance event rules, test requirements and details. If necessary due to ice and officials schedule restrictions, the SOLO DANCE SERIES events may be held on Sunday morning, January 19, All effected competitors will be notified as soon as possible if this should occur.

11 MEYDA Tiffany SOLO SHOWCASE Skaters will present a performance which will be judged solely on theatrical and artistic qualities from an entertainment standpoint. Technical skating skill and difficulty are not specifically marked. However, skating must be the MAJOR element of the performance and of sufficient competence to support the components chosen. Vocal music is permitted. Qualifications for initial rounds of showcase are the same as for the free skating events. Skaters may enter only one Solo Showcase category. Each level can include men or ladies. Judge panel may be composed of USFSA judges and / or interested individuals from the community. Skaters will be judged in the following areas: 1. Choreography Arrangement of steps, jumps, spins, etc 2. Music Interpretation Expression of mood/theme of music 3. Audience Appeal Response 4. Technical Merit Style, flow, and confidence of performance 5. Overall Performance Costumes receive no mark; however, they should be appropriate for the performance as they may improve or diminish the performance and thus have an effect on the overall marking. DO NOT use feathers, dangling beads, or other materials that may come off a costume during the performance. Props should be small enough that the skater can bring them on/off the ice themselves (without assistance) in a single trip. The referee has the right to disallow any costume or prop as inappropriate. Times listed are suggested performance times; there is no minimum time. If a performance exceeds the suggested time by more than 10 seconds, that portion in excess will not be marked and a time penalty will be assessed. Timing starts with the first motion of the body. Events will be divided by dramatic/artistic and character/comedy if registrations permit. Please include a short title or description of your program on the registration form. Skaters finishing 1 st and 2 nd at each level will be invited to re-skate their program in a Championship round. First and Second place finishers in the Championship round will be awarded Meyda Tiffany trophies. Medals and ribbons will be awarded for both initial and Championship rounds. Skaters in events with two or fewer competitors will move directly to the Championship round. First through fourth place finishers in these events will qualify to compete at the 2014 National Showcase Competition. CATEGORY Qualifications TIME No Test Includes Basic Skills, Beginner and No Test competitors Not passed Pre- 1 minute Preliminary freestyle Pre-Preliminary Not passed Preliminary freestyle minutes Preliminary Not passed Pre-Juvenile freestyle 1.5 minutes Pre-Juvenile Not passed Juvenile freestyle 2 minutes Juvenile Not passed Intermediate freestyle 2 minutes Intermediate Not passed Novice freestyle 2 minutes Open Novice, Junior, Senior levels - open to any skater regardless of test level 2.5 minutes Open Adult* Any skater over the age of 21; no axels or double jumps permitted 1.5 minutes *Adult skaters will be separated by test level if there are sufficient entries.

12 VIEWER S CHOICE YOU BE THE JUDGE: Audience members may cast ballots for their favorite numbers in solo showcase events: Viewer s choice Ballots may be cast for ANY showcase skater, not just championship round skaters. **Funniest **Most artistic **Best Costume(s) Viewer Ballots will be sold for $5 / 3 ballots (one of each category) and will be collected in designated locations during all solo showcase events. Final ballot collection will be 10 minutes after the final showcase event. The viewer s choice winners will be announced at the same time as the Meyda Tiffany championship winners. SMALL GROUP SHOWCASE - NEW THIS YEAR - Skaters will present a performance which will be judged solely on theatrical and artistic qualities from an entertainment standpoint. Technical skating skill and difficulty are not specifically marked. However, skating must be the MAJOR element of the performance and of sufficient competence to support the components chosen. Vocal music is permitted. The same general time, qualification, costume and technical rules will apply as Solo Showcase, except that skaters may perform with a small group (2 to max 5) of skaters. The group will compete at the highest freeskate test level of its member skaters. Groups may consist of any mix of male and female skaters. Competitors in these events do not qualify to National Showcase. These events are NOT part of the Meyda Tiffany showcase event. These events are NOT included in the People s Choice Awards. Skaters may enter only ONE group showcase event. CATEGORY Qualifications TIME No Test Includes Basic Skills, Beginner and No Test competitors Not passed Pre- 1 minute max. Preliminary freestyle Preliminary Includes Pre-preliminary and Preliminary skaters -Not passed Pre-Juvenile freeskate 1.5 minutes max. test Intermediate Not passed Novice free-skating test 2 minutes max Open Novice, Junior, Senior levels - open to any skater regardless of test level 2.5 minutes

13 MOHAWK VALLEY CLASSIC JANUARY 18, 2014 ENTRY FORM Competitor s Name Birthdate Age Address Phone USFS# Gender: M / F Home Club Self-addressed, stamped envelope enclosed Highest Test Passed: Basic Skills Freestyle Moves Dance Are you a registered participant in the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series? Yes, my Solo Dance Series Registration # is: No WELL-BALANCED FREESKATE TEST TRACK FREESKATE COMPULSORY MOVES COMPULSORY SPINS COMPULSORY JUMPS MOVES IN THE FIELD ( ) Special Badge ( ) Limited Beginner ( ) Badge ( ) Beginner ( ) Beginner ( ) No Test ( ) No Test ( ) Beginner ( ) Beginner ( ) No Test ( ) No Test ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) No Test ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Preliminary ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Juvenile ( ) Juvenile ( ) Juvenile ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Juvenile ( ) Juvenile ( ) Intermediate ( ) Intermediate ( ) Intermediate ( ) Juvenile ( ) Intermediate ( ) Intermediate ( ) Novice ( ) Novice ( ) Novice ( ) Intermediate ( ) Novice ( ) Novice ( ) Junior ( ) Junior ( ) Junior ( ) Novice ( ) Open ( ) Open ( ) Senior ( ) Senior ( ) Senior ( ) Junior/Senior ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze ( ) Adult Bronze ( ) Adult Bronze ( ) Adult Bronze ( ) Adult Bronze ( ) Adult Bronze ( ) Adult Silver ( ) Adult Silver ( ) Adult Silver ( ) Adult Silver ( ) Adult Silver ( ) Adult Gold/Masters ( ) Adult Gold/Masters ( ) Adult Gold ( ) Adult Gold ( ) Adult Gold/Masters ( ) Adult Masters SOLO DANCE SERIES SOLO SHOWCASE SOLO Showcase Theme: SHORT ( ) Preliminary ( ) No Test PROGRAM ( ) Pre-Bronze ( ) Pre-Preliminary Please also complete separate form ( ) Intermediate ( ) Bronze ( ) Preliminary For Team Compulsory Moves and ( ) Novice ( ) Pre-Silver ( ) Pre-Juvenile Small Group Showcase ( ) Junior ( ) Silver ( ) Juvenile ( ) Senior ( ) Pre-Gold ( ) Intermediate ( ) SMALL GROUP SHOWCASE ( ) Gold ( ) Open ( ) Open Adult ( ) TEAM COMPULSORY MOVES Certificate of Eligibility: To the best of my knowledge, the above skater is an amateur, is eligible to enter the events indicated above, and is a member in good standing of this club. CLUB OFFICER:, Date: PROFESSIONAL:, Date: USFS #: Waiver of Responsibility: Each competitor, family, and coach holds the Skating Club of New Hartford, any representatives of such, and US Figure Skating officials harmless from any and all liability for injuries and from any and all liability for damages or loss of property. Entries are accepted only on such conditions. Skater (or Parent/Guardian):,Date # of Events Entered: Solo Dance Series ($70): Any other 1 st event ($50): Second Event ($30): Additional Events ($15 each): Small Group Showcase ($40): Team Compulsory Moves (50): Late Fee (after Dec. 8) ($25): TOTAL (US FUNDS ONLY): Return Check fee: $25 Make Checks payable to: Skating Club of New Hartford Late applications accepted only at the discretion of the Committee. CLOSING DATE: Dec. 8, 2013 Mail completed entry form, entry fee, and self-addressed, stamped envelope to: LANI SEIFERT / Competition 1137 Genesee Street Oneida, NY 13421

14 MOHAWK VALLEY CLASSIC Team Entry Form January 18, 2014 Small Group Showcase - $40.00 or Team Compulsory Moves - $50.00 TEAM NAME / Level HOME CLUB Certificate of Eligibility: To the best of my knowledge, the following skaters are amateur, eligible to enter the event indicated above, and are members in good standing of their home club. SKATERS Club Officer Title Date 1) FS test level USFS # 2) FS test level USFS # 3) FS test level USFS # 4) FS test level USFS # 5) FS test level USFS # Please Use a Separate form for EACH Team SMALL GROUP SHOWCASE TEAM COMPULSORY MOVES ( ) No Test ( ) No-Test ( ) Pre-Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Preliminary ( ) Intermediate ( ) Pre-Juvenile ( ) Open ( ) Juvenile ( ) Intermediate THEME: ( ) Open Only one team entry form per team needs to be submitted. Even if a skater is not entering other individual events, they must complete an individual registration. Mark Small Group Showcase or Team Compulsory Moves on that form. Skaters may compete on as many Compulsory Moves teams as they qualify for by test level. They may compete on only one team per level. Skaters may compete on only ONE small group Showcase team. Closing date: December 8, 2013 Late Fee: If mailed after December 8, $25 ALL Fees must be paid in US Funds Make checks payable to: Skating Club of New Hartford LATE FEE: $ TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ Mail completed entry form, entry fee, and self-addressed, stamped envelope to: LANI SEIFERT / Competition 1137 Genesee Street Oneida, NY 13421