CHAIR: Luci N. Betzler CHIEF REFEREE: Susan Miller

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1 1 Autumn Skate 2014 Sanctioned by Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 through Sunday Nov. 23, 2014 A Special is being offered this competition: No- Level 2nd Event Pricing. New Events: Basic Skills Adults and Basic Skills Special Olympics, see details below. LOCATION: RINK: The Skating Club of Wilmington 1301 Carruthers Lane Wilmington, DE (302) Website: Single-surface facility, 85' by 197' with plastic dasher. Located on Carruthers Lane off East Park Drive near the intersection of I-95 and Route 202 (Concord Pike). Snack bar on premises will be open throughout the competition. DIRECTIONS: Please check the club website for up-to-date directions. CHAIR: Luci N. Betzler CHIEF REFEREE: Susan Miller DEADLINE: RULES: The entry deadline is October 27, 2014, by 11:59 PM. Secure Online Registration and credit card payment at Autumn Skate 2014 will be conducted according to the US Figure Skating rulebook. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all events. ELIGIBILITY: All entrants must be eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted members in good standing of clubs having membership in the US Figure Skating or be Individual members of the US Figure Skating or registered with a US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program. Age and test levels determined as of entry deadline. Singles and Pairs events: Skaters may enter any event for which they qualify or one level higher, but not both levels in the same event. Skaters may enter either a standard track free skating event or competitive test track, but not both. A skater deciding to skate up a level in one event is not required to skate up a level in all events. Couples and Solo Dance: Skaters may enter any event for which they qualify and also one level higher. Basic Skills: The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills 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 Basic Skills Program/club or any other Basic Skills Program/club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-8 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 1-3, 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. 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 discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below their class level, the chairman 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.

2 2 EXHIBITIONS: There will be no planned exhibitions. If there is only one skater in an event at the close of entries, the event will be cancelled. If withdrawals subsequent to the posting of the schedule reduce the number of entries in any event to one, the remaining skater will be contacted and offered the option of skating an exhibition or receiving a refund of the entry fee for that event. Exhibitions receive no critique from the judges. PRACTICE ICE: Practice Ice sign-up sheets will be posted at approximately two weeks before the competition. SCHEDULE: A tentative schedule will be available approximately two weeks before the competition at ENTRIES: Online entry with secure credit card payments is available at Online entry must be completed before midnight on Oct 26, ENTRY FEES: Singles, Solo Dance, Short and Free Dance: First Event $100; each additional event $65 "No- Special" First No- Event $100, each additional No- Event $35 Pairs: First Event $100 per couple; each additional event $65 per couple Couple Dance: All have been structured as one-dance events. First pattern dance for each team $60; each additional dance $30. If same skater has two different partners, must be considered entered as separate teams. Coaches are considered partners and must be registered. Basic Skill Events, BS Special Olympics, and BS Adults: First Basic Skills event - $45, additional Basic Skills event $30. REFUNDS: Entry fees will not be refunded after October 26, USFSA refund policy is as follows: No refunds will be issued after the deadline unless the event is canceled by the host club per USFSA Rule #3047of the rulebook. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be assessed a $50 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before skater is to participate in practice ice or events. LATE ENTRIES: At the discretion of the Committee late entries may be accepted, subject to a fee of $10 for Basic Skills, all other events will be charged $40. EVENT CHANGE: Please review your application closely with your coach to ensure you have entered the correct events and levels. FEE: After a tentative schedule is posted, any change in registration because of an error on your application will result in a $25.00 fee per change. REGISTRATION: A registration desk will open approximately one hour before the first event of each day. All competitors should register one hour before their event and turn in their music at that time. When ready to skate, competitors should check in with the ice monitor. Competitors who have not checked in with the ice monitor before their event warm-up begins shall be considered withdrawn. ADMISSION: MUSIC: AWARDS: No admission fee will be charged for spectators. Only CDs will be accepted. Each CD must contain only one track. Due to compatibility and reliability issues, no music may be submitted on re-recordable CD-RW discs. Each CD must be CLEARLY labeled with the skater s name and event. Competitors must have a duplicate CD with them AT RINKSIDE. Competition music must be turned in at least one hour before the event and will be available for pick-up at the Registration Desk after the conclusion of the event. CDs will not be returned by mail. SCW assumes no responsibility or liability from damage, loss, or deficient quality of music media. Awards Ceremonies will take place upstairs in the Mitchell Lounge. The award schedule will be posted at the entrance to the Mitchell Lounge. Medals will be awarded to First, Second, Third, and Fourth place winners in every event (exception: all Basic Skills skaters receive a medal). The following trophies will also be awarded. Winners names will be engraved on the perpetual trophies displayed at the Skating Club of Wilmington and keepsakes will be awarded for the skater to take home.

3 Event trophies: * The Florence Sewing Trophy for Juvenile Girls Free Skating * The Edmund LeFevre Trophy for Juvenile Boys Free Skating * The Dorothy Baker Trophy for Open Juvenile Girls Free skating * The Hinterleiter Trophy for Pre-Juvenile Girls Free Skating * The Baumeister Trophy for Pre-Juvenile Boys Free Skating * The Renault Trophy for Intermediate/Novice Spins * The Janet Loper Trophy for Intermediate/Novice Dramatic/Light Entertainment 3 VIDEO/PHOTO: Except for the official video photographers, only handheld battery operated cameras will be permitted. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. COACHES: CONTACTS: Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. The registration desk will have a list of coaches who are cleared for credentials at the competition. Coaches who are NOT on the list will need to show proof of membership in both U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA, a coaches Registration card, proof of Category A or B (C for Basic Skills) compliance in CER (optional for Basic Skill coaches), and a photo ID at check in. If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be a credential NO EXCEPTIONS. Any questions may be ed to Luci Betzler at rlbetzler@comcast.net. COMPOSITION OF EVENTS: Singles Free Skate: Separate events for male and female at all levels. These are the standard well-balanced program events. For Competitive Track events, see next page. Skaters may enter a standard FS event or competitive test track event, but not both. Program Duration Level /Age Requirements Requirements Men Ladies Senior See Rule 4200 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec 4:00 +/- 10 sec Junior See Rule 4210 See Rule :00 +/- 10 sec 3:30 +/- 10 sec Novice See Rule 4220 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec 3:00 +/- 10 sec Intermediate See Rule 4230 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec Juvenile See Rule 4240 See Rule :15 +/- 10 sec Open Juvenile See Rule 4240, age 14+ See Rule :15 +/- 10 sec Pre-Juvenile No higher than Pre-Juvenile Free Skating See Rule :00 +/- 10 sec test Preliminary No higher than Preliminary Free Skating See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec test Pre-Preliminary No higher than Pre-Preliminary Free See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec Skating test Adult Gold See Rules 4500 & 4570, age 21+ See Rule 4570 Maximum 2:40 Adult Silver See Rules 4500 & 4580, age 21+ See Rule 4580 Maximum 2:10 Adult Bronze See Rules 4500 & 4590, age 21+ See Rule 4590 Maximum 1:50 Adult No /Pre-Bronze See Rules 4500 & 4600, age 21+ See Rule 4600 Maximum 1:40 Masters Junior/Senior See Rules 4500 & 4510, age 21 + See Rule 4510 Maximum 3:40 Masters Interm/Novice See Rules 4500 & 4540, age 21 + See Rule 4540 Maximum 3:10 Singles Short Program: Separate events for male and female at all levels Level /Age Requirements and Program Requirements Duration Senior See Rule 4200 Maximum 2:50 Junior See Rule 4210 Maximum 2:50 Novice See Rule 4220 Maximum 2:30 Intermediate See Rule 4230 Maximum 2:00

4 Pairs Free Skate: Level /Age requirements Program Requirements Duration Senior See Rule 5200 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec Junior See Rule 5210 See Rule :00 +/- 10 sec Novice See Rule 5220 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec Intermediate See Rule 5230 See Rule :00 +/- 10 sec Juvenile See Rule 5240 See Rule :30 +/- 10 sec Pre-Juvenile See Rule 5250 under age 14 See Rule :00 +/- 10 sec Centennial Pairs See Rule 5560 age 50+ See Rule 5560 Maximum 3:10 Adult Bronze See Rule 5550 See Rule 5550 Maximum 2:10 Adult Silver See Rule 5540 See Rule 5540 Maximum 2:40 Adult Gold See Rule 5530 See Rule 5530 Maximum 3:40 Adult Masters See Rule 5520 See Rule 5520 Maximum 3:40 4 Track: Skaters may enter EITHER the new test track free skate program or the well-balanced track free skate program but NOT both during the same non-qualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music permitted. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all Track events. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. 0.1 from EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element. 0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions. Level Jump Elements Spins Steps Qualifications Pre-Preliminary Max Time: 1:40 Preliminary Time: 1:30 +/- 10 Pre-Juvenile Time: 2:00 +/-10 Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than onehalf rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop and loop only. Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 2 spins: Two spins of a different nature, one position only, no change of foot, no flying entry. (Min 3 revolutions) Max 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min 3 revs) and One consisting of a front scratch to back scratch, exit on spinning foot not mandatory (Min 3 revs on each foot). Max 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min 3 revs) and One combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin, change of foot optional (Min 6 revs combined in forward sit and camel positions). Spins may not fly Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than pre-juvenile free skate test

5 Level Jump Elements Spins Steps Qualifications 5 Juvenile Time: 2:15 +/-10 Intermediate Time: 2:30 +/-10 Novice Time: Ladies 3:00 +/-10 Men 3:30+/-10 Junior Time: Ladies 3:30 +/-10 Men 4:00+/-10 Senior Time: Ladies 4:00 +/-10 Men 4:30+/-10 Max 5 jump elements: Any single jumps with not more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel permitted) Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. Max 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop and double flip. Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies Any single jumps. Must include at least four different double jumps, one must be a double Lutz. No triple jumps permitted Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Max 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min 4 revs in position) and One combination spin with one change of foot and at least one change of position, must include two of the basic spin positions, (Min 4 revs on each foot) Only solo spin may fly Max 2 spins of a different nature: One must be a flying spin (Min 5 revs), One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position. (Min 4 revs on each foot). Max 3 spins of a different nature: One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (Min 5 revolutions on each foot). The other spins are the option of the skater (Min 6 revs) All spins may fly Max 3 spins of a different nature: One must be a spin in one position (6 revs), one a flying spin (6 revs) and one a combination spin consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (Minimum 2 continuous revs in each basic position and min 5 revs on each foot). Max 3 spins of a different nature: One must be a spin in one position (min 6 revs), one a flying spin (min 6 revs) and one a spin combination consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (Min 2 continuous revs in each basic position and min 5 revs on each foot). One step sequence straight fully utilizing ice surface. One step sequence straight fully utilizing ice surface. One step or spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface. (see rule 4104 & 4105 for description). One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface. (See rule 4105 for description) Men: Two different step sequences, one being of advanced difficulty, both fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105) Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for description). Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than novice free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than junior free skate test Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test

6 6 Introductory Levels Free Skate Program: Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Level Jumps Spins Steps Qualifications Beginner 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Jumps with no more than onehalf rotation (front to back or back to front). Max. 2 jump sequences. Max. 2 of any same jump. Two 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 Basic Skills free skating badge tests. High Beginner 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Jumps with no more than onehalf rotation (front to back or back to front including halfloop). Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only. Maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences. Max. 2 of any same type jump. Two upright spins, change of foot optional, 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 Basic Skills free skating badge tests. No 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: Up to 2 may be jump combos or sequences. Jump combos are limited to 2 jumps. Jump sequences are limited to 3 single jumps (half-loop is not considered a single jump at this level). No Axels or double jumps are permitted. Spins must be of different character. Each spin much have a Minimum of 3 revolutions. Spins may change feet, position and start with a fly. One step sequence that utilizes ½ of the ice surface.

7 7 Compulsory Moves: and age requirements are the same as free skating levels. No music will be played. Elements may be skated in any order. Failed elements may not be re-tried. Additional jumps or spins are not permitted and will result in a deduction. No, Pre-Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, and Adult levels will be skated on half ice. Juvenile will use the full ice surface. Male skaters may be combined with female skaters for this event. Level Elements Duration No (half ice) Pre- Preliminary (half ice) Preliminary (half ice) Pre-Juvenile (half ice) Juvenile (full ice) Waltz jump Waltz Eight (once per circle only) Single/single jump combo (axels permitted Flip Jump Axel Forward outside 1/2 flip jump Forward outside and inside edges (2 per foot) spiral (either foot) Salchow Waltz jump Forward inside spiral (either foot) Forward right and left outside spirals Loop combo (any single jump with a loop) Diagonal or straight line step sequence Front or back scratch spin Layback or cross foot spin Double/single or single/single jump comb One-foot spin (min 3 revs) One-foot spin (min 3 revs) Loop Jump Sit-Spin (min 3 revs in position) Lutz Jump Camel Spin (min 6 revs) Max 1:00 Max 1:00 Max 1:00 Max 1:00 Double Combo spin with Max 1:30 Salchow or Toe only one change of Loop foot Max 1:00 Half-flip jump Salchow Toe loop Lunge or Spiral One foot spin (min 3 revs) Back spiral Loop Jump Single/Single Jump combination 8-step Mohawk seq., either dir. Sit Spin (minimum 4 revolutions) Max 1:00 Compulsory Program (Moves in the Field to Music): Each program must contain the specified moves within the time duration specified. The moves may be skated in any order. Music may be vocal or instrumental. Skaters must wear all black. This will be judged on the 6.0 system. Skaters receive two marks. The technical mark will be based on the focuses of the specified moves. Difficulty of transitional elements will not be rewarded in the technical mark. The presentation mark will be based on carriage, projection, style, ice coverage, phrasing of movements to music and creativity of transitional elements. Please note that the time duration is maximum time no deduction will be given for being under the specified time. Level Elements Duration Adult Pre- Bronze/Bronze (half ice) Adult Silver/Gold (half ice) Pre- Preliminary Clockwise Perimeter Stroking Preliminary Forward & Backward Crossovers Pre-Juvenile Forward Power Stroking Juvenile Clockwise Forward Power Circle Intermediate 1st Side Spiral Sequence Novice Junior Senior Inside 3-turn/rockerchoctaw sequence Right Outside Rockers Sustained Edge Step clockwise only Backward Inside Edges Consecutives Inside Spirals RFO-LBI three turns in the field Backward Power Three Turns RFO-LBI Brackets in the Field Sequence Right forward/backward outside counters Left Power Pulls Extension Spiral Step right foot start side only Left Spiral Waltz Eight Max 2:10 Right Forward Power 3-turns Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls Forward Free Skating Cross Forward Circle 8 Max 2:20 Five Step Mohawk Sequence Forward Outside Double Three Strokes Turns Outside Twizzles Inside Slide Chasse Pattern Forward Outside Loops R-L-R Choctaw Sequence Side Backward Outside power double 3 s to power double inside rockers left foot only Backward Inside twizzles Backward Outside Loops Backward Inside power double 3 s to power double outside rockers right foot only Straight Line Step sequence - right foot start only Serpentine Edge Step counterclockwise only Max 2:20 Max 2:30 Max 2:50 Max 3:00 Max 3:15 Max 3:20

8 8 Spins: and age requirements same as free skating levels. No music will be played. Spins may be skated in any order. Failed spins may not be re-tried. Additional jumps or spins are not permitted and will result in a deduction. All levels will be skated on half ice. Male and female skaters may be combined for this event. Level Elements all spins minimum three revolutions on each foot and/or in each position to be considered complete Duration No One foot spin Two foot spin Max 0:45 Pre-Pre/Preliminary One foot spin Sit Spin Camel Spin Max 1:00 Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile Layback or Camel Camel/sit, no change Front scratch to back scratch Max 1:00 of foot Intermediate/Novice Camel, Sit or Layback Flying Camel Comb. w/ 1 change of foot & 1 change of position Max 1:15 Junior/Senior Flying sit or flying Layback or cross-foot Combination with at least one change of foot Max 1:30 change sit spin and at least two changes of position Adult Pre-Bronze/Bronze One foot spin Sit spin Two-foot spin Max 1:00 Adult Silver/Gold Sit spin Camel Spin Any combination spin Max 1:00 Artistic or Interpretive Skating: No Props to touch the ice (hand-held okay). Use of skating skills to develop a theme and interpret music, and effectiveness of the costumes will be reflected in the marking (two marks awarded). Male skaters may be combined with female skaters for this event. Level /Age Requirements Program Requirements Duration Pre-Pre/Preliminary Pre-Preliminary through Preliminary Free and/or No axel, no doubles Max 1:40 Preliminary Dance Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile Pre-Juvenile through Juvenile Free and/or Bronze No doubles Max 2:10 Dance Intermediate/Novice Intermediate through Novice Free and/or Silver Axel & 1 double, no triples Max 2:10 Dance Junior/Senior Junior through Senior and/or Gold Dance Axel plus two doubles, no triples Max 2:40 Adult Interpretive Masters Interpretive Qualified for Adult Pre-Bronze through Adult Silver FS or passed Pre-Bronze Dance, but no higher. Qualified for Adult Gold or any Masters FS or Pair event, or passed one adult or standard Silver dance No axel, no multi-revolution jumps. Max 1:40 No axel, no multi-revolution jumps Max 1:40 Light/Dramatic Entertainment (Showcase): Props are. For safety s sake no feathers, helium, or fire, are. No hanging from Plexiglas or walls. Please note the width of the skaters entrance door onto the ice is 3 feet. The props may not exceed the 3 feet in width. (No other entrance can be used.) We reserve the right to combine Dramatic and Light Entertainment if there are too few Competitors to hold separate events. Male and females may be combined. Level /Age Requirements Program Requirements Duration No-/Pre-Preliminary No higher than Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical and Max 1:30 Preliminary/Pre-Juvenile No higher than Pre-Juvenile Free Skating artistic qualities. Technical skating skills Max 1:40 and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; Juvenile/Teen/Young Adult No higher than Juvenile Free Skating, Max 2:10 however, skating must be the major under 24 element of the performance and be of Intermediate/Novice No higher than Novice Free Skating sufficient quality to support the selected Max 2:10 Junior/Senior Junior or Senior Free Skating theatrical elements (energy, poise, acting, Max 2:40 Adult/Masters levels may See Rules 4700 through 4740 pantomime, eye contact, choreography, Max 1:40 be combined form/extension and the use of ice, props and costumes). One mark will be given by each judge for each performance. No technical skating mark will be used.

9 9 Open 6.0 Partnered Dance: Teams may enter multiple events and individuals may enter different events with different partners. Skaters Choice music is optional on all partnered pattern dance events. Level /Age Req. Dance Open Silver Samba Open Tango Romantica Open Quickstep Open Argentine Tango Open Starlight Waltz Open Paso Doble Open Kilian Open Blues Open Rocker Foxtrot Open American Waltz Open Tango Open European Waltz Open Fourteenstep Open Foxtrot Open Hickory Hoedown Open Ten-Fox Open Willow Waltz Open Swing Dance Open Fiesta Tango Open Cha Cha Open Rhythm Blues Open Canasta Tango Silver Samba two patterns Tango Romantica two patterns Quickstep three patterns Argentine Tango two patterns Starlight Waltz two patterns Paso Doble two patterns Kilian four patterns Blues three patterns Rocker Foxtrot three patterns American Waltz two patterns Tango two patterns European Waltz two patterns Fourteenstep three patterns Foxtrot three patterns Hickory Hoedown two patterns Ten-Fox two patterns Willow Waltz two patterns Swing Dance two patterns Fiesta Tango two patterns Cha Cha two patterns Rhythm Blues two patterns Canasta Tango two patterns

10 10 Solo Pattern Dance: all skaters must either compete at their level or one level above their highest competed dance level. Two sequences (patterns) of each dance will be skated Level Requirement tests may be standard, adult or masters; partnered or solo Dances Preliminary Pre-Bronze Must have passed at least one preliminary dance and no higher than one pre-bronze Dutch Waltz, Rhythm Blues dance Must have passed at least one pre-bronze dance and no higher than one bronze dance Cha-Cha, Swing Bronze Must have passed at least one bronze dance and no higher than one pre-silver dance Hickory Hoedown, Willow Waltz Pre-Silver Must have passed at least one pre-silver dance and no higher than one silver dance 14-Step, European Silver Must have passed at least one silver dance and no higher than one pre-gold dance American Waltz, Silver Tango Pre-Gold Must have passed at least one pre-gold dance test and no higher than one gold dance Paso Doble, Starlight Waltz Gold Must have passed at least one gold dance Quickstep Westminster Waltz Solo Free Dance: all skaters must either compete at their level or one level higher Level Requirement tests may be standard, adult or masters; partnered Program Req. Duration or solo Juvenile Passed preliminary and no higher than complete pre-silver, and/or pass See TR :40 +/- 10 sec Juvenile free dance Intermediate Passed bronze and no higher than pre-gold, and/or pass Intermediate free See TR :00 +/- 10 sec dance Novice Passed one silver, but not completed gold, and/or pass Novice free dance See TR :10 +/- 10 sec Junior Passed at least two pre-gold dances, but not completed gold, and/or pass See TR :30 +/- 10 sec Junior free dance Senior Passed gold and/or pass Senior free dance See TR :50 +/- 10 sec

11 Basic Elements Event: Snowplow Sam Basic 8 Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: 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. No music. All elements must be skated in the order listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam 1-3 Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 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 Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide, either foot Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Forward stroking Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Backward one-foot glide, either foot Two-foot spin - minimum three revolutions Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop, right or left Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions Side toe hop, either direction Hockey stop 11 Basic 6 Basic 7 Basic 8 1:00 1:00 1:00 Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Lunge, right or left T-stop, right or left Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right Ballet jump, either direction Backward crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left Waltz jump (from a standstill) Mazurka, either direction Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise, two forward crossovers into forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position - minimum three revolutions

12 12 Basic Program Event: Snowplow Sam Basic 8 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. Vocal music is. To be skated on full ice. The skater may use elements from a previous level. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam 1-3 1:00 +/-10 Basic 1 1:00 +/-10 Basic 2 1:00 +/-10 Basic 3 1:00 +/-10 Basic 4 1:00 +/-10 Basic 5 1:00 +/-10 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 Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide, either foot Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Forward stroking Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Backward one-foot glide, either foot Two-foot spin - minimum three revolutions Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop, right or left Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions Side toe hop, either direction Hockey stop Basic 6 1:00 +/-10 Basic 7 1:00 +/-10 Basic 8 1:00 +/-10 Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Lunge, right or left T-stop, right or left Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right Ballet Jump, either direction Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left Waltz jump (from a standstill) Mazurka, either direction Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position - minimum three revolutions

13 13 Basic Skills Free Skate 1-3 Compulsory Event: 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 is. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 or less. Level Time Skating rules/standards Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive Free Skate 1 1:15 Backward outside three-turns, right and left One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers - minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Free Skate 2 1:15 Forward outside or inside spiral, right or left Waltz three's, right or left, 2-3 sets Beginning back spin, entry optional minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, Waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Free Skate 3 1:15 Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Backward inside three-turns, right and left Back spin - minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Basic Skills Free Skate 1-3 Program Event 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 moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is. 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. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:30+/-10 sec. Level Time Skating rules/standards Free Skate 1 1:30+/-10 sec. Free Skate 2 1:30+/-10 sec. Free Skate 3 1:30+/-10 sec. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers - minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Forward outside spiral, right or left Beginning back spin, entry optional - minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, Waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Back spin - minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination

14 14 Basic Skills Special Olympics Badge Program: The Special Olympics Sports Skills Program is designed for people with mental handicaps who may exhibit any number of physical impairments. The Special Olympics Figure Skating Badge Program allows athletes to learn skills in a progressive order and earn badges at each level. Athletes who complete the Special Olympics Badge Program will be prepared to move into the existing badge program at local rinks. Badge 1 A. Stand unassisted for five seconds B. Fall and stand up unassisted C. Knee dip standing still unassisted D. March forward ten steps assisted Badge 5 A. Forward stroking across rink B. Five backward swizzles covering at least ten feet C. Forward two-foot curves left and right across rink D. Two-foot curves left and right across rink Badge 2 Badge 6 A. March forward ten steps unassisted A. Gliding forward to backward two-foot turn B. Swizzles, standing still: three repetitions B. Five consecutive forward one-foot swizzles on circle: C. Backward wiggle or march assisted left and right D. Two foot glide forward for distance of at least length of C. Backward one foot glide length of body: left and body right D. Forward pivot Badge 3 A. Backward wiggle or march B. Five forward swizzles covering at least ten feet C. Forward skating across the rink D. Forward gliding dip covering at least length of body: left and right Badge 7 A. Backward stroking across the rink B. Gliding backward to forward two-foot turn C. T-stop left or right D. Forward two foot turn on a circle: left and right E. Badge 4 A. Backward two-foot glide covering at least length of body B. Two foot jump in place C. One foot snowplow stop: left and right D. Forward one foot glide covering at least length of body: left and right Badge 8 A. Five consecutive forward crossovers: left and right B. Forward outside edge: left and right C. Five consecutive backward ½ swizzles on a circle: left and right

15 15 Basic Adult Elements Event: Basic 1 6 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. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:30+/-10 sec unless otherwise noted Adult 1 Falling and Recovery Forward Marching Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle Moving Snowplow Stops Adult 2 Forward stroking showing correct use of the blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise) 4-6 in a row Forward one-foot glides Slalom Backward swizzles, (4-6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise) Adult 4 Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges Backward edges on a circle, (outside and inside, clockwise and counterclockwise) Backward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise, 5 consecutive) Forward outside 3-turns, right and left Forward outside swing rolls to a count of 6 Adult 5 Forward and backward crossovers in a figure 8 pattern Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line T-stop, right or left Forward inside 3-turns, right and left Beginning one-foot spin Adult 3 Forward outside and inside edges on a circle Adult 6 Forward perimeter stroking with crossover end patterns (clockwise and counterclockwise) Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glide Forward crossovers (clockwise and (landing position) counterclockwise) Lunge Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle (4-6 in a row Spiral consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise) Footwork sequence: (3-5 forward crossovers to an Moving forward to backward and backward to inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward forward two-foot turn inside the circle and repeat) Beginning 2-foot spin

16 16 Basic Adult Program Event: Basic 1 6 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. Vocal music is. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:30+/-10 sec unless otherwise noted Adult 1 Falling and Recovery Forward Marching Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle Moving Snowplow Stops Adult 2 Forward stroking showing correct use of the blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise) 4-6 in a row Forward one-foot glides Slalom Backward swizzles, (4-6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise) Adult 4 Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges Backward edges on a circle, (outside and inside, clockwise and counterclockwise) Backward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise, 5 consecutive) Forward outside 3-turns, right and left Forward outside swing rolls to a count of 6 Adult 5 Forward and backward crossovers in a figure 8 pattern Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line T-stop, right or left Forward inside 3-turns, right and left Beginning one-foot spin Adult 3 Forward outside and inside edges on a circle Adult 6 Forward perimeter stroking with crossover end patterns (clockwise and counterclockwise) Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glide Forward crossovers (clockwise and (landing position) counterclockwise) Lunge Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle (4-6 in a row Spiral consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise) Footwork sequence: (3-5 forward crossovers to an Moving forward to backward and backward to inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward forward two-foot turn inside the circle and repeat) Beginning 2-foot spin