Space in some of the events may fill up quickly, so skaters are encouraged to enter as early as possible, using one of the following methods.

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2 The Onyx Challenge Figure Skating Champinships will be held at the Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena, Dequindre Rad, Rchester, Michigan, The Ice Arena phne number is The event will take place n Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: The 2017 Onyx Figure Skating Challenge ( Onyx Challenge ) will be cnducted in accrdance with the rules and regulatins f U.S. Figure Skating, as set frth in the current rulebk, as well as any pertinent updates which have been psted n the U.S. Figure Skating website. The Onyx Challenge cmpetitin is pen t all eligible, restricted, reinstated r readmitted persns as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member f a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a cllegiate club r an individual member in accrdance with the current rulebk. Please refer t the current rulebk fr nn-u.s. citizens. Test Level: Cmpetitin level is the highest test passed as f the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate ne level abve that fr which they qualify, but they may nt skate dwn in any event. Skaters wh placed in the tp fur in a final rund f their last qualifying cmpetitin in their divisins must mve up ne level, except fr nvice and higher. Age Restrictins/Requirements: Skaters entering juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram) must be under 14 years f age at the clse f entries. Skaters entering pen juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram) must be at least 14 years f age at the clse f entries. Skaters entering beginner thrugh pre-juvenile events will be divided as clsely as pssible by age shuld the number f entries warrant mre than ne grup. ENTRIES: Space in sme f the events may fill up quickly, s skaters are encuraged t enter as early as pssible, using ne f the fllwing methds. Online Entry (Recmmended): Skaters may enter ne r mre Onyx Challenge events via the website Online entries and payment must be made by the clsing date f Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 12 midnight ET, t avid a late fee. Late entries will nly be accepted if space allws in the cmpetitr s event(s), and if the entrant includes a $25 late fee. Paper/By-Mail Entry: Skaters may enter using a paper entry frm and pay by mail, requiring an extra $10 administrative fee. Cmpetitrs wishing t enter by paper entry frm shuld access a printable entry frm nline, via the fllwing website: Paper, payby-mail entries must be pstmarked by July 25, 2017, t avid the late fees mentined abve. Any entry missing the skater s U.S. Figure Skating number will be charged a $10 administrative fee. Any change t skating level r event after the deadline, unless due t the spnsr s mistake, shall be charged a $20 administrative fee, with n exceptins. REGISTRATION: The fficial registratin desk will be lcated in the main lbby f the Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena. Fr each day f the cmpetitin, the registratin desk will pen ne hur befre the start f the first event, and remain pen thrugh the end f the last event f the day. Cmpetitrs must check-in at the fficial registratin desk at least ne hur prir t their event. USFS Sanctin #TBD 2

3 2016 ONYX CHALLENGE FEE SCHEDULE First IJS Event $ Each Additinal IJS Event $65.00 First 6.0 Event $ Each Additinal 6.0 Event $45.00 First Pairs Event (per skater) $70.00 Each Additinal Pairs Event (per skater) $40.00 Learn t Skate (LTS)* Prgram Event (Snwplw Sam Basic 6) Learn t Skate (LTS)* Elements Event (Snwplw Sam Basic 6) $60.00 $40.00 Any Additinal Event nt included abve $40.00 Any Half-Ice Event, if nly event entered* $60.00 (* if Half-Ice event is nt nly event entered, fee is calculated as if Half-Ice event is yur last (2 nd, 3 rd, etc., if applicable) event.) Event fees include a DVD f each f the skater s event(s). * Nte that Basic events are nw called Learn t Skate r LTS events. REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will nt be refunded after the entry clsing date f August 1, 2017, unless the cmpetitr s event is canceled fr lack f participatin. There will be n refunds fr medical withdrawals. The nline prcessing fees are nt refundable. Checks returned fr nn-sufficient funds and cntested credit card charges will be issued a $30 fee. Payment f the fee will be required befre the skater is allwed t participate in practice ice r events. Ntificatin f cmpetitin times will be ed by t each skater. Cmpetitin times will als be displayed n the Challenge cmpetitin web page at Practice ice times will be cnfirmed by , and be displayed n the Challenge cmpetitin web page at MUSIC: All cmpetitrs wh will skate their prgram(s) t music must prvide a CD ( cmpact disc ) that can be played n cnventinal CD players. The fficial cmpetitin music must be turned in at the registratin table at the time f check-in. A duplicate CD shuld be readily available. Skaters must prvide a unique CD fr each event they will be skating. Each CD must be clearly labeled with the skater s name and event, and the CD must have nly ONE music track n it. Music may be picked up at the registratin table fllwing each event. Every reasnable care will be taken t return CDs, but the hst club, OSA, cannt be respnsible fr CDs left behind at the end f the cmpetitin. LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy (OSA) and Onyx Rchester Ice Arena, accept n respnsibility fr injury r damage sustained by any participant in this cmpetitin. This is in accrdance with Rule 1600 f the fficial U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. USFS Sanctin #TBD 3

4 JUDGING SYSTEM: The Internatinal Judging System (IJS) will be used fr the fllwing events: - Well Balanced Prgram free skate events, Juvenile/Open Juvenile Senir - Singles Shrt prgram events, Juvenile/Open Juvenile Senir - Pairs Well-Balanced free skate events, Juvenile/Open Juvenile Senir - Pairs shrt prgram events, Intermediate Senir All cmpetitrs skating in these events need t submit a Planned Prgram Cntent Sheet (PPCS) nline. This frm is fund in the Member s Only sectin at The deadline t submit this frm is August 11, The 6.0 Majrity Judging System will be used fr: - Well Balanced Prgram free skate events (Pre-Preliminary Pre-Juvenile) - Intrductry free skate events (Beginner, High Beginner, N-Test) - All Test Track events - All specialty singles events (Spins, Jumps, Cmpulsry, etc.) - Pairs Well-Balanced Free Skate Pre-Juvenile nly (all thers IJS as stated abve) CRITIQUES: Judges critiques will be ffered fr IJS Free Skate events, juvenile senir. PRACTICE ICE: Pre-paid Practice Ice sessin slts at the Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena will be available fr purchase at a discunted rate f $14 per 20 minutes, n a first-cme, first-served basis. Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, 2017, practice ice sessins will be dcumented and sld nline via the website. Skaters wh enter/pay-by-mail may purchase Practice Ice with their entry frm submissin, using the Practice Ice frm available at either Online r pay-by-mail Practice Ice purchases must be received by the clsing date t receive the discunted rate. Skaters may als purchase practice ice time at the event registratin desk, at the rate f $18 per 20 minutes, if any practice ice time slts are still available. Please nte that music shall nt be played during practice ice sessins. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Spectatrs are allwed t take phtgraphs and/r vide during the cmpetitin, and during awards ceremnies, frm custmary spectatr vantage pints, as lng as they are nt bstructing ther spectatrs. Fr skater safety, hwever, flash phtgraphy and artificial lighting are NOT permitted. A prfessinal phtgrapher, RL Knight Phtgraphy ( has been cntracted t capture high-quality actin and award ceremny phtgraphs, which will be available fr purchase during and after the Challenge. A prfessinal videgrapher, Ledin Vide at (313) r has been cntracted t capture vide f each event, which is included in the DVD skaters receive fr each entered event. AWARDS: All Learn t Skate (LTS) Prgram and Elements event (frmerly called Basic event) skaters will be awarded an Onyx Challenge medal. Fr all ther events, Onyx Challenge medals will be awarded fr 1 st (gld), 2 nd (silver) 3 rd (brnze) and 4 th (pewter) place finishers in each event. An infrmal award ceremny, including a brief grup and individual phtgraph sessin, shall take place immediately fllwing the psting f each event s results. OFFICIAL NOTICES: An fficial bulletin bard will be maintained in the main lbby f the Onyx- Rchester Ice Arena. It is the respnsibility f each cmpetitr, parent and cach t check the bulletin bard frequently fr any schedule changes and/r additinal infrmatin. A tentative schedule f events will be psted n the website prir t the cmpetitin. USFS Sanctin #TBD 4

5 INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Cach Cmpliance In rder t be granted access t wrk within U.S. Figure Skating sanctined activities, each cach must cmplete the fllwing requirements n an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member f U.S. Figure Skating - either thrugh a member club r as an individual member; B. Must cmplete the cach registratin prcess thrugh the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit prper payment fr the annual registratin fee f $30 and, if 18 years f age r lder, successfully pass the backgrund screen. C. Must cmplete the apprpriate CER curses (A, B, C r D) depending n the highest level f students being cached as f July 1. See rule MR D. Must submit prf f current general liability insurance with limits f $1 millin per ccurrence/$5 millin aggregate. Fr Learn t Skate (LTS) Prgram/Elements caches ONLY - Any persn, 18 and lder, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating LTS Prgram and/r LTS Elements must have successfully passed the annual backgrund screen and be registered as an LTS Prgram/Elements instructr member. The lcal rganizing cmmittee/club will have a list f cmpliant caches wh are cleared fr a credential at the cmpetitin. T receive a credential, caches must check in at the event registratin desk and shw a gvernment issued pht I.D. If a cach cannt prvide a pht I.D. and is nt n the list r cannt prduce the necessary dcuments, he r she will nt be allwed a credential n exceptins. We strngly urge all caches t have their cards with them. Nn-credentialed caches will nt be permitted in the designated caching area at rink side during events, including practice sessins. Caching at U.S. Figure Skating events withut cmpliance is an ethics vilatin which is reprted t U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. Fr mre infrmatin regarding Cach Cmpliance, please refer t: CONTACT INFO: If yu have any questins, please cntact the Onyx Challenge Cmpetitin Chair, Jen Daskas, at jendaskas@al.cm. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: LODGING: The OSA event spnsr has reserved a blck f rms at the Hamptn Inn, specifically fr this event, and ffered at Hamptn s special event rate. Please mentin the Onyx Challenge when making a reservatin, t receive the negtiated event rate. Hamptn Inn, Shelby Parkway, Shelby Twnship, Michigan, phne: (586) Additinal htels lcated less than 5 miles frm the Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena, include: The Ryal Park Htel (Dwntwn Rchester), 600 E. University Drive, Rchester, Mich., phne: (248) Hliday Inn Express, Utica Park Blvd., Utica, Mich., 48315, phne: Curtyard by Marritt, Utica Park Blvd., Utica, Mich., 48315, phne: (586) The abve is an abbreviated list f area htels and is nt intended t be a recmmendatin. USFS Sanctin #TBD 5

6 EVENT FACILITY: The Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena is lcated at Dequindre Rad, Rchester, Michigan, The ice arena is n the suthwest crner f the intersectin f 24 Mile Rad and Dequindre Rad, in Rchester, Michigan, a nrthern suburb f Detrit. The Ice Arena phne number is The Onyx-Rchester Ice Arena huses three s (each surface is 200 x 85 ), alng with cmpetitr dressing rms, ample free n-site parking, and a permanent fd/beverage cncessin stand. The cncessin stand serves fast fd items, including ht dgs, French fries, chips, ppcrn, sda, and slush beverages. Within a 1- t 2-mile radius f the arena, there are an utdr walking/biking trail, the Yates Cider Mill, a Krger grcery stre, a CVS Drugstre, and several fast fd restaurants such as Subway, Big Apple Bagel, and Little Caesar s Pizza. The arena is near dwntwn Rchester, Michigan, nted fr its quaint restaurants and shps. Cmpetitrs are strngly encuraged t cnsult and lcal news radi statins (e.g., WJR 760 AM and WWJ 950 AM) t identify any rad cnstructin and/r traffic issues that may affect yur travel t the Onyx-Rchester site n cmpetitin days. Fr nline event infrmatin, please visit the fficial Onyx Challenge cmpetitin web page via Please direct any questins t Onyx Challenge Cmpetitin Chair, Jen Daskas, at jendaskas@al.cm. USFS Sanctin #TBD 6

7 SECTION 2: Events Offered SINGLES SHORT PROGRAM The shrt prgram events listed belw will be skated. Athletes and caches are respnsible fr cnsulting the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk fr rules, prgram length, etc., since rules and requirements are nt itemized within this annuncement. A. Juvenile/Open Juvenile shrt prgram same elements as Intermediate, Rule 4230 B. Intermediate shrt prgram Rule 4230 C. Nvice shrt prgram Rule 4220 D. Junir shrt prgram Rule 4210 E. Senir shrt prgram Rule 4200 SINGLES WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE EVENTS A. Pre-Preliminary Pre-Juvenile (6.0 Scring) B. Juvenile/Open Juvenile Senir (IJS) TEST TRACK FREE SKATE EVENTS A. Pre-Preliminary Senir (6.0 Scring) INTRODUCTORY LEVELS FREE SKATE EVENTS A. Beginner, High Beginner, and N-Test (6.0 scring) COMPULSORY EVENTS (Frmerly Intrductry Levels Cmpulsry and Cmpulsry Mves ) A. Beginner Juvenile/Open Juvenile (6.0 scring) SINGLES SPINS CHALLENGE A. Beginner Intermediate (6.0 scring) SINGLES JUMPS CHALLENGE A. Beginner Intermediate (6.0 scring) PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM EVENTS Pairs events will be cnducted in accrdance with the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk. Athletes and caches are respnsible fr cnsulting the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk fr rules, prgram length, etc., since rules and requirements are nt itemized within this annuncement. A. Intermediate shrt prgram Rule 5230 B. Nvice shrt prgram Rule 5220 C. Junir shrt prgram Rule 5210 D. Senir shrt prgram Rule 5200 PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATING EVENTS Pairs events will be cnducted in accrdance with the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk. Athletes and caches are respnsible fr cnsulting the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk fr rules, prgram length, etc. A. Pre-Juvenile Senir LEARN TO SKATE (LTS) PROGRAM EVENT* A. Snwplw Sam Basic 6 LEARN TO SKATE (LTS) ELEMENTS EVENT* A. Snwplw Sam Basic 6 *Frmerly Basic Prgram and Basic Elements ; Levels Snwplw Sam and Basic 1 thrugh 6 nly. USFS Sanctin #TBD 7

8 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: SINGLES WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE General event parameters: 1. Skaters may nt enter bth a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nnqualifying cmpetitin. 2. Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted fr pre-preliminary intermediate. 3. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. 4. Either IJS r the 6.0 judging system may be used fr this event. 5. All relevant and apprpriate IJS rules will be used. Caches and athletes are expected t be aware f these rules by reading the dcuments n under Technical Infrmatin, then Singles/Pairs. (Fr Singles Free Skate requirements, please cnsult the charts that fllw) NOTE: THE PRELIMINARY LIMITED EVENT WILL BE INCLUDED, BUT IS NOT LISTED IN THE CHARTS THAT FOLLOW. CONSULT RULE 4260 OF THE CURRENT USFS RULEBOOK FOR THIS EVENT S REQUIREMENTS. USFS Sanctin #TBD 8

9 Singles Shrt Prgram Requirements This chart has been updated with changes frm the U.S. Figure Skating Gverning Cuncil and the ISU Cngress that will g int effect July 1, The changes t intermediate in this chart take effect February 1, INTERMEDIATE LADIES/MEN 2:10 max. Single r Duble Axel Duble r Triple Jump Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps May nt repeat duble Axel r the triple jump used in the cmbinatin Jump Cmbinatin Single/Duble, Duble/Duble, Single/Triple, r Duble/Triple May nt repeat Axel jump r sl jump perfrmed Spin Only ne psitin N change f ft May start with a fly Min. 5 revs. Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 5 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Leveled Step Sequence Max Level 2. Only Simple Variety (7 turns) and rtatin in each directin cvering at least a 1/3 f the pattern in ttal fr each rtatinal directin will be evaluated fr the level. Fully utilizing the NOVICE LADIES 2:30 max. NOVICE MEN 2:30 max. Single r Duble Axel Single r Duble Axel Duble r Triple Jump Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps May nt repeat duble Axel r either jump in cmb Duble r Triple Jump Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps May nt repeat duble Axel r either jump in cmb Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Duble, Duble/Triple r Triple/Triple May nt repeat duble Axel r sl jump perfrmed Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Duble, Duble/Triple r Triple/Triple May nt repeat Duble Axel r sl jump perfrmed Layback r Sideways Leaning Spin, Sit r Camel Spin N change f ft Min. 6 revs. Camel r Sit Spin With nly 1 change f ft N change f psitin Min. 5 revs. each ft Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 5 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 5 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the JUNIOR LADIES 2:40 +/- 10 sec Duble Axel Duble r Triple Lp Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps r ther free skating mvements Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Duble, Duble/Triple r Triple/Triple May nt repeat Duble Axel r sl jump perfrmed Flying Camel Spin Flying ps. may be different than landing ps. Min. 8 revs. Layback, Sideways Leaning r Sit Spin withut change f ft Min. 8 revs. Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 6 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the JUNIOR MEN 2:40 +/- 10 sec SENIOR LADIES 2:40 +/- 10 sec SENIOR MEN 2:40 +/- 10 sec Duble r Triple Axel Duble r Triple Axel Duble r Triple Axel Duble r Triple Lp Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps r ther free skating mvements Any Triple Jump Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps r ther free skating mvements May nt repeat Triple Axel r either jump in cmb Any Triple r Quadruple Jump Immediately preceded by cnnecting steps r ther free skating mvements May nt repeat Triple Axel r either jump in cmb Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Triple r Triple/Triple May nt repeat Axel jump r sl jump perfrmed Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Triple r Triple/Triple May nt repeat Axel jump r sl jump perfrmed Jump Cmbinatin Duble/Triple, Triple/Triple, Quad/Duble, r Quad/Triple May nt repeat Axel jump r sl jump perfrmed Flying Camel Spin Flying ps. may be different than landing ps. Min. 8 revs. Flying Spin Landing psitin different than spin in 1 psitin Min. 8 revs. Flying Spin Landing psitin different than spin in 1 psitin Min. 8 revs. Sit Spin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 6 revs. each ft Layback, Sideways Leaning, Sit r Camel Spin withut change f ft Min. 8 revs. Camel r Sit Spin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 6 revs. each ft Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 6 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 6 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Spin Cmbinatin With nly 1 change f ft Min. 2 different basic psitins. Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min. 6 revs. each ft Min. 2 revs in ps. Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the Leveled Step Sequence Fully utilizing the This chart highlights the elements in each prgram. It is nt meant t replace the reading f the rules in the current versin f the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. Shuld this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk in any aspect, the rulebk takes precedence. Singles Shrt Prgram Versin /27/16 AB

10 Singles Free Skate Requirements This chart has been updated with the changes frm the U.S. Figure Skating Gverning Cuncil and the ISU Cngress that will g int effect July 1, The changes t intermediate in this chart take effect n February 1, JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence All single jumps allwed except fr the single Axel Spins may change feet and/r psitin Step Sequence NO TEST N single Axels, duble, triple r quadruple jumps allwed Spins may start with a flying entry Number f single jumps (except single Axels) is nt limited prvided the maximum Min 3 revs. Must use ne-half the number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Mves in the field and 1:40 maximum Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences These spins must be f a different character spiral sequences are Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 permitted but will nt be *means element maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. (E)) cunted as elements is required Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed Spins may change feet and/r psitin Step Sequence PRE- N duble, triple r quadruple jumps allwed Spins may start with a flying entry Must use ne-half the PRELIMINARY Axel may be repeated nce as a sl jump r part f a jump sequence r jump Min 3 revs. cmbinatin (maximum f 2 single Axels) Mves in the field and 1:40 maximum Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump These spins must be f a different character spiral sequences are elements allwed is nt exceeded (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 permitted but will nt be Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences (E)) cunted as elements *means element is required PRELIMINARY 1:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required PRE-JUVENILE 2:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel r a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Only 2 different duble jumps may be attempted (limited t duble Salchw, duble te lp and duble lp) Duble flip, duble Lutz, duble Axel, triple and quadruple jumps nt allwed An Axel plus up t tw different, allwable duble jumps may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne three jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps. Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single and duble jumps allwed except fr the duble Axel N triple r quadruple jumps allwed An Axel plus up t 3 different duble jumps may be repeated nce (but n mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump is permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/r psitin Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* May start with a flying entry Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft May start with a flying entry Min 4 revs These spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must use ne-half the Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must fully utilize the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt This chart highlights the elements in each prgram. It is nt meant t replace the reading f the rules in the current versin f the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. Shuld this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk in any aspect, the rulebk takes precedence. Singles Free Skate Versin /27/16 AB

11 Singles Free Skate Requirements This chart has been updated with the changes frm the U.S. Figure Skating Gverning Cuncil and the ISU Cngress that will g int effect July 1, The changes t intermediate in this chart take effect n February 1, JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f One chregraphic step All single and duble jumps, including the duble Axel, allwed ft* sequence* JUVENILE and OPEN JUVENILE 2:15 +/- 10 sec *means element is required INTERMEDIATE 2:40 +/- 10 sec *means element is required NOVICE LADIES 3:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required NOVICE MEN 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required N triple r quadruple jumps allwed N mre than 3 different duble jumps may be repeated and, if repeated, at least ne attempt must be in a jump cmbinatin r a jump sequence If bth executins (f the duble) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump can be included mre than twice Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except ne may be a 3-jump cmbinatin with a max f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 6 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps allwed N mre than 2 different jumps with 2 ½ r 3 revlutins may be repeated If any duble r triple jumps, including duble Axel, are repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence If bth executins (f the duble r triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins are limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 6 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 7 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Min 8 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 8 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) This chart highlights the elements in each prgram. It is nt meant t replace the reading f the rules in the current versin f the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. Shuld this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk in any aspect, the rulebk takes precedence. Singles Free Skate Versin /27/16 AB Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Maximum f Level 2. Only Simple Variety (seven turns) and rtatin in each directin cvering at least a 1/3 f the pattern in ttal fr each rtatinal directin will be evaluated fr the level. Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface

12 Singles Free Skate Requirements This chart has been updated with the changes frm the U.S. Figure Skating Gverning Cuncil and the ISU Cngress that will g int effect July 1, The changes t intermediate in this chart take effect n February 1, JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f One leveled step Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins ft* sequence* JUNIOR LADIES 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required JUNIOR MEN 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required SENIOR LADIES 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required SENIOR MEN 4:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 8 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 7 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 8 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Must fully utilize the Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the One chregraphic sequence* Must be clearly visible Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the One chregraphic sequence* Must be clearly visible This chart highlights the elements in each prgram. It is nt meant t replace the reading f the rules in the current versin f the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. Shuld this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk in any aspect, the rulebk takes precedence. Singles Free Skate Versin /27/16 AB

13 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: TEST TRACK FREE SKATE General event parameters: 1. Skaters may nt enter bth a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nnqualifying cmpetitin. 2. Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted at all levels. 3. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. 4. Minimum number f spin revlutins are in ( ) fllwing the spin descriptin. Revlutins must be in psitin. 5. The fllwing deductins will be taken: frm each mark fr each technical element included that is nt permitted in the event descriptin frm the technical mark fr each extra element included frm the technical mark fr any spin that is less than the required minimum revlutins. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Pre-Preliminary 1:40 maximum Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt including half-lp) Single rtatin jumps: Salchw, te lp and lp nly. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: Tw spins f a different nature, ne psitin nly. N change f ft, n flying entry. (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne rtatin (n Axels). Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One spin in ne psitin; n change f ft, n flying entry. (Min. 3 revlutins) One spin cnsisting f a frnt scratch t back scratch; exit n spinning ft nt mandatry. (Min. 3 revlutins per ft) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test USFS Sanctin #TBD 13

14 Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne rtatin (n Axels). Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One spin in ne psitin, n change f ft (Min. 3 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin: frward camel spin t frward sit spin; change f ft ptinal (Min. 6 revlutins). Spins may nt fly. One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than prejuvenile free skate test Juvenile (and Open Juvenile) 2:20 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One sl spin in ne psitin, n change f ft (Min. 4 revlutins). One cmbinatin spin with ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin, must include tw f the basic spin psitins. (Min. 4 revlutins per ft) Only sl spin may fly One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prejuvenile free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test Intermediate 2:40 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw and duble te lp. Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One must be a flying spin (min 5 revlutins), One must be a cmbinatin spin with at least ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin (minimum 4 revlutins per ft). One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test Nvice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 7 jump elements fr men and 6 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw, duble te lp and duble lp. Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins, f a different nature: One must be a cmbinatin spin with at least ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin (min 5 revs per ft) The ther spins are the ptin f the skater (min 6 revlutins per ft) All spins may fly One step sequence r spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface (see rule 4104 & 4105 fr remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than nvice free skate test (cnt d next page) USFS Sanctin #TBD 14

15 Junir Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 8 jump elements fr men and 7 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw, duble te lp, duble lp and duble flip Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins f a different nature: One spin in ne psitin (Min. 6 revlutins) One flying spin (Min. 6 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin cnsisting f all three basic psitins and ne change f ft (2 per psitin, min. 5) revlutins per ft) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 fr remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating nvice free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than junir free skate test Senir Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 8 jump elements fr men and 7 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Must include at least fur different duble jumps, ne must be a duble Lutz. Triple jumps are nt permitted Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins f a different nature: One spin in ne psitin (Min. 6 revlutins) One flying spin (Min. 6 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin cnsisting f all three basic spin psitins and ne change f ft (2 per psitin, min. 5 revlutins per ft) Men: Tw different step sequences, ne being f advanced difficulty, bth fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105 fr remarks) Ladies: One step sequence f advanced difficulty, cvering the full and ne spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 fr remarks.) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junir free skate test EVENT: TEST TRACK FREE SKATE (see requirements abve) USFS Sanctin #TBD 15

16 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: INTRODUCTORY LEVELS FREE SKATE PROGRAM Beginner and High Beginner Levels General event parameters: Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. Minimum number f spin revlutins are in parentheses fllwing the spin descriptin. Revlutins must be in psitin. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt). Max. 2 jump sequences Max. 2 f any same jump Max. 2 spins: Tw upright spins, n change f ft, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA free skating badge tests High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt including halflp) Single rtatin jumps: Salchw and te lp nly. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump. Max. 2 spins: Tw upright spins, change f ft ptinal, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA free skating badge tests USFS Sanctin #TBD 16

17 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: COMPULSORY EVENTS Frmat: In simple prgram frm, using a limited number f cnnecting steps, the skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. (Nte: Event frmerly tw events, called Intrductry Levels Cmpulsry and Cmpulsry Mves ) Fr Beginner thrugh Juvenile/Open Juvenile, t be skated n 1 2 ice N music is allwed The skater must demnstrate the required elements and may use any additinal elements frm previus levels A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level Skaters may have the ptin t skate ne level higher in cmpulsries than their free skate prgram Level Time Skating rules/standards 1. Waltz jump 2. ½ jump f chice Beginner 3. Frward tw-ft r ne-ft spin - minimum three revlutins (free leg psitin ptinal) 4. Frward r backward spiral High Beginner 1. Te lp jump 2. Salchw jump 3. Frward scratch spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Frward r backward spiral N-Test Pre- Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. 1. Lp jump 2. Jump cmbinatin t include a te lp (may nt use a lp r Axel) 3. Sl spin - sit r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Spiral sequence, must include a frward and backward spiral. Additinal spirals and balance mves may be included. 1. Te Lp jump 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (n Axel) 3. Sit spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Spiral sequence with ne frward spiral and ne backward spiral (any edge) 1. Single Lutz 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Back upright spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Frward inside spiral 1. Single jump (may include Axel) 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Layback spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Step sequence - circular 1. Single Axel 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single r duble/single 3. Layback spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Step sequence circular USFS Sanctin #TBD 17

18 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: SPINS CHALLENGE General event parameters: 6. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be cunted. 7. Pre-juvenile and lwer will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile and abve will be skated n full ice 8. Jumps with an * must be preceded with cnnecting steps (intermediate senir) Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) Beginner 2. ½ flip r ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchw 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) High 2. Single Salchw Beginner 3. Jump cmbinatin waltz jump-te lp 1. Single te lp N-Test 2. Single lp 3. Jump cmbinatin Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate 1:30 max. 1. Single te lp 2. Single flip 3. Jump cmbinatin - Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) 5. Single flip 6. Single Lutz 7. Jump cmbinatin Any single jump + single lp (may be Axel) 5. Single Axel 6. Single r duble jump 7. Jump cmbinatin single/single (n Axel) 5. Single Axel 6. Duble Salchw 7. Jump cmbinatin single/single r duble/single (n Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Duble lp* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/single (n Axel) USFS Sanctin #TBD 18

19 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: JUMPS CHALLENGE General event parameters: 9. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be cunted. 10. Pre-juvenile and lwer will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile and abve will be skated n full ice 11. Jumps with an * must be preceded with cnnecting steps (intermediate senir) Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) Beginner 2. ½ flip r ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchw 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) High 2. Single Salchw Beginner 3. Jump cmbinatin waltz jump-te lp 1. Single te lp N-Test 2. Single lp 3. Jump cmbinatin Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate 1:30 max. 1. Single te lp 2. Single flip 3. Jump cmbinatin - Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) 1. Single flip 2. Single Lutz 3. Jump cmbinatin Any single jump + single lp (may be Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Single r duble jump 3. Jump cmbinatin single/single (n Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Duble Salchw 3. Jump cmbinatin single/single r duble/single (n Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Duble lp* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/single (n Axel) USFS Sanctin #TBD 19

20 EVENT: LEARN TO SKATE (LTS) PROGRAM (SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6) Frmat: The skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. The elements are nt restricted as t the number f times the element is executed r length f glides, number f revlutins, etc., unless therwise specified. T be skated n full ice. The skater may use elements frm a previus level. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snwplw 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. U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins March fllwed by a tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 2-3 in a rw Frward snwplw stp Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a rw Frward tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning snwplw stp n tw-feet r ne-ft Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a rw Frward ne-ft glide, either ft Scter pushes, right and left ft, 2-3 each ft Mving snwplw stp Tw-ft turn in place, frward t backward Backward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning frward strking shwing crrect use f blade Frward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, either clckwise r cunter clckwise, 4-6 cnsecutive Frward slalm Beginning backward ne-ft glide, either ft Mving frward t backward tw-ft turn n a circle Backward ne-ft glides, right and left Frward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunter clckwise Frward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Beginning tw-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins Backward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, ne directin nly Backward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunterclckwise Backward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Advanced tw-ft spin, 4-6 revlutins Frward utside three-turn, right and left Hckey stp Frward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hp Frward spiral n a straight line, right r left Beginning ne-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins, ptinal free leg held psitin and entry T-stp, right r left USFS Sanctin #TBD 20

21 EVENT: LEARN TO SKATE (LTS) ELEMENTS (SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6) Frmat chice f the hst: Each skater will perfrm each element when directed by a judge r referee r have the ptin t perfrm ne element at a time in the rder listed belw (n excessive cnnecting steps). Referee driven frmat examples: all skaters perfrm first element befre mving n t the next and s n, r each skater perfrms all f the required elements befre mving n t the next skater. T be skated n 1/3 t 1/2 ice. N music. All elements must be skated in the rder listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snwplw 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. U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins March fllwed by a tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 2-3 in a rw Frward snwplw stp Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a rw Frward tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning snwplw stp n tw-feet r ne-ft Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a rw Frward ne-ft glide, either ft Scter pushes, right and left ft, 2-3 each ft Mving snwplw stp Tw-ft turn in place, frward t backward Backward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning frward strking shwing crrect use f blade Frward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, either clckwise r cunter clckwise, 4-6 cnsecutive Frward slalm Beginning backward ne-ft glide, either ft Mving frward t backward tw-ft turn n a circle Backward ne-ft glides, right and left Frward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunter clckwise Frward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Beginning tw-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins Backward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, ne directin nly Backward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunterclckwise Backward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Advanced tw-ft spin, 4-6 revlutins Frward utside three-turn, right and left Hckey stp Frward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hp Frward spiral n a straight line, right r left Beginning ne-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins, ptinal free leg held psitin and entry T-stp, right r left USFS Sanctin #TBD 21

22 U.S. Figure Skating Nn-Qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: PAIRS Frmat: Balanced prgram requirements as defined in the US Figure Skating Rulebk. Shrt Prgram Elements t be skated will be fr the cmpetitive seasn. 6.0 Judging Preliminary FS -1:30 minutes -May NOT have passed Pre-Juvenile Pair test. Required Elements: One lift selected frm Grup 1 r a waist lp lift frm Grup 2; One sl jump, single; One pair spin with n change f ft r change f psitin (3 revs); One sl spin (3 revs); Strking bth frward and backward, clckwise and cunterclckwise; Ftwrk and cnnecting mves such as spirals, spread eagles etc. utilizing ne-half f the. Optinal Elements: One thrw jump, single; One jump sequence; One death spiral r pivt spiral (n full revlutin requirements) Pre-Juvenile FS -Must have passed the Pre-Juvenile Pair test and n higher. IJS Judging Juvenile FS -Must have the Juvenile Pair test and n higher. Intermediate SP and FS -Must have passed the Intermediate Pair test and n higher Nvice SP and FS -Must have passed the Nvice Pair test and n higher. Junir SP and FS -Must have passed the Junir Pair test and n higher Senir SP and FS -Must have passed the Senir Pair test USFS Sanctin #TBD 22