2019 State Games of America Figure Skating Championships

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1 2019 State Games of America Figure Skating Championships July 30 th - August 4 th, 2019 Participating Rinks and Host Club LaHaye Ice Center Liberty University 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA Lancerlot Sports Complex 1110 Vinyard Rd Vinton, VA & Liberty University Skating Club Hosted by: National Congress of State Games and Virginia Amateur Sports in cooperation with the Liberty University Skating Club

2 Compete against the best from throughout the country in Olympic-style competition for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, and 4th-6th place ribbons. Location: LaHaye Ice Center 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA (No test Senior Events) Lancerlot Sports Complex 1110 Vinyard Rd, Vinton, VA (Basic Skills & Adult Events) Practice Ice: Tuesday, July 30 th Sunday, August 4th as schedule allows Dates: Tuesday, July 30 th, - Sunday, August 4 th, 2019 (USFSA events) COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY This competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. The STATE GAMES of AMERICA 2019 FIGURE SKATING COMPETITION (USFS) will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website. This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. NON-VIRGINIA RESIDENTS - All gold, silver and bronze medalists from National Congress of State Games Member State programs held between July 2, 2017 and July 1, Also all medalists from the 2017 National State Games in Grand Rapids, MI and any other previous State Games of America. VIRGINIA RESIDENTS - All Virginia residents are eligible to participate. Should space become limited, priority will be given to Virginia residents who have medaled in 2017 and/or Additional criteria, in rank order include: participation in 2017 and 2018 Virginia Commonwealth Games. Skaters must also be in good standing with U.S. Figure Skating. TEST LEVEL: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Age and test status as of June 1, 2019 determines skater s level for this event. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. Theater on Ice teams and Synchronized Skating teams may not skate up a level, but must enter the division that reflects their member s test level as of the cutoff date for entries. Skaters who placed in the top four in a final round of their last qualifying competition in their divisions must move up one level, except for novice and higher. AGE RESTRICTIONS/REQUIRMENTS: Skaters entering Juvenile Free Skate events must be under 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Open Juvenile Free Skate events must be at least

3 FACILITIES 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Beginner through Pre-Juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group. SCING: All events will be scored using the 6.0 system. The competition will be held at LaHaye Ice Center, 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA and Lancerlot Sports Complex, 1110 Vinyard Rd, Vinton, VA. Both facilities offer one sheet of ice. surfaces of 200' x 85'. A snack bar will be open, and various vendors will be offering items for sale. There are numerous restaurants and stores located within one mile of each of the rink. ADMISSION Admission will be charged daily. AWARDS Adults: $5 Students (4-18 Years): $5 Children (3 & Younger): FREE Admission with Super Pass: FREE All registered athletes receive a complimentary Athlete Credential in the athlete packet. The Athlete Credential will get athletes into all sports venues and special events. Credentialed coaches of registered SGA athletes will gain complimentary access to all Figure Skating SGA event facilities only. Spectator Event Pass $15 - Access to all special events (except for Opening Ceremony) - Access to all sports venues * Please note that the Spectator Event Pass does not include Admission Opening Ceremony Super Pass $20 - Access to all special events - Access to all sports venues - One Spectator Opening Ceremonies Ticket Additional information regarding the Super Pass Event Pass can be found here: * Please note The Opening Ceremonies will be a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased at: Custom State Games of America gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event.

4 CHECK-IN Event check-in will be open at each facility at least one hour before the first event and run through the last event of the day. The check-in table will be located in the lobby of each facility on the first floor. Official State Games of America check-in will be located at the LaHaye Event Space located across the parking lot from LaHaye Ice Center. More details regarding the official check-in will be ed to all participants. COACHES Registered figure skating coaches will receive a special Coach Pass, which will give them access to both ice rink facilities during the competition. Only registered coaches with a Coach Pass and appropriate USFS credentials will be allowed access to the venue(s). U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Registration For Compete USA ONLY Coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA must have successfully passed the annual background screen, complete coach registration, and have completed the Safe Sport biannual course. 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 allowed a credential no exceptions. We strongly urge all coaches to have their cards with them. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating events without compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: ENTRIES (Registration Fees and Deadlines) You may register for the State Games of America at stategamesofamerica.com/figureskating2019 No paper entries will be accepted. Online entries and payment must be completed by: June 1, ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: 2019 State Games of America athlete shirt, free admission to the Athlete Tailgate & Opening Ceremony. Entry Fees USFSA: - 1 st Event: $95 - Team/Duet/Pairs: $70 plus $15/per competitor - Additional Events: $50 COMPETE USA: - 1 st Event: $70 - Additional: $35

5 LIABILITY LATE FEES for entries received after 6/1/19: $45 TEAM REGISTRATIONS: There must be a single team contact that registers each team separately for the following events: USFSA Showcase, Theater on Ice ISI Couple Spotlight, Family Spotlight, Ensemble, Production Team, Theater Productions, Synchronized Skating, Jump and Spin Team When you register the team you will need to provide the following information: i. Team Contact this will be the contact information for a primary person who will be responsible for the team ii. Team Name this will be the name of the team used on the skating orders and in the program. iii. Number of team members iv. The team roster for each of the team members, you will need the following information: 1. Skater first and last name 2. Skater DOB 3. Skater highest test passed 4. Skater USFSA or ISI number Entry fees will not be refunded for any reason unless no competition exists or is cancelled. No exceptions will be made. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. Online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $25 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events. U.S. Figure Skating, Liberty University, Virginia Amateur Sports, and LaHaye Ice Center accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. LODGING Complete lodging info found at: For travel and hotel assistance, you may also call or support@hbceventsservices.com MUSIC The official competition music must be submitted via EntryEeze at the time of registration and may be update up to 3 weeks prior to the competition in your EntryEeze portal. A hard copy of your music (CD) should be readily available at the competition should any error occur with the audio file submitted. Should a hard copy be used, you may be picked it up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the State Games of America cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Music for Solo Patten Dance and Pro-Am Dance will be provided, if appropriate.

6 PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Photography and Videography may be made available during the competition for both competition surfaces. More information regarding Photography and Videography offerings to be release soon! PRACTICE ICE Practice ice will be available based on the final competition schedule and may be purchased online through EntryEeze. More information on practice times will be posted on EntryEeze throughout the registration process. Practice ice will be sold for $15 per 20 minute session (pre-sale) or $20 at the door. Questions regarding Practice Ice may be directed to: Tatiana Payne at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The schedule of events is determined by the total number of entries and by the number of entries in each event. Schedule of events will be posted on the EntryEeze site after the registration deadline. More information regarding the general schedule of events for SGA 2019 is also available at: COMPETITION INFMATION AND CONTACTS State Games of America Site: stategamesofamerica.com Chief Referee: Bob LaMontagne Chief Accountant: Ann Morton Neale Online Registration/Website Questions: Charity Waldron at Competition Chairs: Tatiana Payne at Dawn Harter at Practice Ice Questions: Tatiana Payne - tmgomez@liberty.edu ISI Coordinator: Dawn Harter - dharter@liberty.edu

7 US Figure Skating Events FREE SKATE & SHT PROGRAM SINGLES SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of, etc., unless otherwise specified. To be skated on full ice with music. The skater may use elements from a previous level. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements. Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide (no variations), either foot Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive Backward one-foot glides (no variations), right and left Beginning two-foot spin, maximum 4 Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3, optional entry and free leg position T-stop, right or left

8 PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program. To be skated on full ice. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels. Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:40 max. Level Time Skating rules/standards Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and Pre-Free Skate 1:40 max. counterclockwise Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position- minimum 3 Mazurka Waltz jump NOT ALLOWED -Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes Free Skate 1 1:40 max. One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 Toe loop jump Half flip jump NOT ALLOWED Waltz jump/toe loop combination Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and forward inside spiral (right and left) on Free Skate 2 1:40 max. a continuous axis Beginning back spin- maximum 2 Half Lutz Salchow jump NOT ALLOWED Salchow/toe loop combination Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Free Skate 3 1:40 max. Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, minimum 3 Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination NOT ALLOWED Waltz/loop combination Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:40 max. Sit spin minimum 3 Half Loop jump Flip jump NOT ALLOWED Waltz/half-loop/Salchow sequence Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Free Skate 5 1:40 max. Camel spin minimum 3 Waltz-loop jump combination Lutz jump Creative step sequence using a variety of three turns, Mohawks and toe steps Free Skate 6 1:40 max. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 total Waltz jump/ half-loop/salchow jump sequence Beginning Axel jump

9 EVENT: EXCEL FREE SKATE General event parameters: - Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same non-qualifying competition. - Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. - 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. Excel Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 2 Excel High Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 4 Excel Pre-Preliminary 1:40 Max Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 4 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop only Half Loops are not allowed. Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Maximum 2 of any same jump Maximum 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) Single rotation jumps: toe loop, Salchow, half-loop, loop Flip, Lutz, & Axel NOT permitted Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Maximum 2 of any same jump Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel o No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed o Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences Maximum 2 spins: Two upright spins No change of foot No flying entry Minimum 3 Maximum 2 spins: Both spins must be in a single position No flying entry Permitted forward spins: upright, sit, camel Permitted back spins: upright Minimum 3 Spins must be of a different character Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must use one-half of the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must use one-half of the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must use one-half of the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence

10 o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by a waltz jump. Excel Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel o No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed o Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by a waltzjump. Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must use one-half of the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel Preliminary Plus 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, including single Axel o No double, or higher jumps allowed o Single Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels) o Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o All single jumps, including the single Axel are allowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single position* One spin may change feet and/or position No flying entry Minimum 3 Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must use one-half of o the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating prejuvenile free skate test *means required element Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6 Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are

11 Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by an axel type jump. o No flying entry 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of o foot No flying entry o Minimum 4 Spins must be of a different character o allowed but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the choreographic step sequence Excel Pre-Juvenile Plus 2:00 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating prejuvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: 1 must be an Axel-type jump or a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Only 1 double jump may be attempted (limited to double Salchow or double toe loop) o Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed. o Axel plus up to 1 allowable double jump may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combination limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6 o No flying entry 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of foot o Spin may start with flying entry o Minimum 4 Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the choreographic step sequence Excel Juvenile 2:20 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allowed, including Axel o o No double or higher jumps allowed Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels) o Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o All single jumps, including the single Axel are allowed as part of a Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6 o Minimum 2 in each position 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of foot o Minimum 5 Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface

12 Excel Juvenile Plus 2:20 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Excel Intermediate** 2:40 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required jump combination or sequence (no double jumps) o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 5 jump elements: 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow and double toe loop) o Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed o No more than 1 Axel plus and 2 different double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combination limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combination is allowed Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 6 jump elements: 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop allowed o Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed o No more than 1 Axel plus and 2 different double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combination is permitted. o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Both Spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6 o Minimum 2 in each position 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of foot o Minimum 5 Both Spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6 o Minimum 2 in each position 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of foot o Minimum 5 Both Spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface

13 Excel Novice** Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 seconds Men: 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Excel Junior 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 6 jump elements for ladies, 7 for men: 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop, double flip allowed o Double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed o No more than 1 Axel and 3 different double jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or sequence o There is no limit to the number of single jumps that can be repeated, but no allowable double jump can be included more than twice Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combination with a maximum of 3 jumps is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 7 jump elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* o All single and double jumps allowed, except the double Axel. o Double Axel and higher jumps not allowed o No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or sequence o Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences. Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 8 o Minimum 2 in each position 1 flying spin with no change of foot or position* o Minimum 6 3 rd spin is option of skater All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 10 o All 3 basic positions with minimum 2 in each position for highest base value 1 spin with a flying entry* o Minimum 6 1 spin with only one position* o Minimum 6 All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface

14 Excel Senior 4:00 +/-10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating senior free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 7 jump elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* o All single and double jumps allowed, including the double Axel. o Triple and higher jumps not allowed o No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or sequence o Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump followed by an axel type jump. Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 10 o All 3 basic positions with minimum 2 revs in each position for highest base value 1 spin with a flying entry* o Minimum 6 1 spin with only one position* o Minimum 6 All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be of a different character Maximum 2 Sequences: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt) o Must fully utilize the ice surface One Choreographic Sequence* (ChSq) o Must be clearly visible

15 Singles Free Skating Requirements This chart has been updated with changes from the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council and ISU Congress, which go into effect July 1, JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES NO TEST 1:40 maximum *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements All single jumps allowed except for the single Axel o No single Axels, double, triple or quadruple jumps allowed o Number of single jumps (except single Axels) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single jumps is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by an Axel-type jump (waltz jump). Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be of a different character (See U.S. Figure Skating rule 6103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must use one-half the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt PRE- PRELIMINARY 1:40 maximum *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed o No double, triple or quadruple jumps allowed o Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum of 2 single Axels) o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single jumps is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by an Axel-type jump. Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be of a different character (See U.S. Figure Skating rule 6103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must use one-half the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt PRELIMINARY 1:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump or a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop) o Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple and quadruple jumps not allowed o An Axel plus up to two different, allowable double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one three jump combination with a maximum of 2 double jumps and 1 single jump is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by an Axel-type jump. Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be of a different character (See U.S. Figure Skating rule 6103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must use one-half the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt PRE-JUVENILE 2:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single and double jumps allowed except for the double Axel o No double Axels, triple or quadruple jumps allowed o An Axel plus up to 3 different double jumps may be repeated once (but no more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded Max 2 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2 double jumps and 1 single jump is allowed o Jump sequence is any listed jump immediately followed by an Axel-type jump. Max 2 Spins 1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Min 6 revs 1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of foot o Min 4 revs Both spins may start with a flying entry These spins must be of a different character (See U.S. Figure Skating rule 6103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence o Must fully utilize the ice surface o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements o Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt This chart highlights the elements in each program. It is not meant to replace the reading of the rules in the current version of the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. Should this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook in any aspect, the rulebook takes precedence. Singles FS Elements Version 4.0 8/10/18 AB

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20 COMPULSY MOVES SINGLES SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 ELEMENTS Two format options for the Elements Event: 1. Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge/referee 2. Skater will perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps or choreography) Judge/referee directed example: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice (determined by the LOC) No music Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant All elements must be skated in the order listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow Sam 1:00 max. 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 Basic 1 1:00 max. Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide (no variations), either foot Basic 2 1:00 max. Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Basic 3 1:00 max. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive Backward one-foot glides (no variations), right and left Beginning two-foot spin, maximum 4 Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3, optional free leg held position and entry T-stop, right or left

21 PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSY Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. To be skated on ½ ice. No music The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate 1:15 max. Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R) Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position - minimum 3 Mazurka Waltz jump Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes Free Skate 1 1:15 max. Backward outside three-turns, right and left One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 Toe loop Half flip jump Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and forward inside spiral (right and left) Free Skate 2 1:15 max. on a continuous axis Backward inside three-turns, right and left Beginning back spin- maximum 2 Half Lutz Salchow jump Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Free Skate 3 1:15 max. Waltz three-turns, 2 sets clockwise and 2 sets counterclockwise Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position- minimum 3 Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:15 max. Sit spin - minimum 3 Half loop jump Flip jump Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Free Skate 5 1:15 max. Camel spin - minimum 3 Waltz jump-loop jump combination Lutz jump Forward power pulls, minimum 3 on each foot Free Skate 6 1:15 max. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 total Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Beginning Axel jump

22 EXCEL COMPULSY Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. To be skated on ½ ice. No music The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than free skate program. Level Time Skating rules/standards Toe loop jump Excel Beginner 1:15 max. Salchow jump One-foot upright spin - minimum 3 Choreographic step sequence Loop jump Excel High 1:15 max. Salchow/toe loop combination Beginner Sit spin - minimum 3 Choreographic step sequence Excel Pre- Preliminary Excel Preliminary 1:15 max. 1:15 max. Flip jump Loop/loop jump combination Upright spin with change of foot minimum 3 on each foot Choreographic step sequence Lutz jump Flip/loop jump combination Camel, sit combination spin minimum 6 total Choreographic step sequence NO-TEST SENI COMPULSY MOVES General event parameters: 1. No Test Pre-Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice 2. Juvenile Senior: Elements skated on full-ice 3. The skater must demonstrate the required elements (performed once only) and may use any additional elements from previous levels. 4. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. 5. Music is not allowed. 6. Skaters may compete at their test level or one level higher. Level Time Skating rules/standards Loop jump No-Test 1:15 max. Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) Upright spin with change of foot minimum 3 on each foot Choreographic step sequence Lutz jump Pre-Preliminary 1:15 max. Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Spin with one change of position and no change of foot minimum 6 total Choreographic step sequence Axel jump Preliminary 1:15 max. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Spin with one change of foot and one change of position minimum 3 on each foot Choreographic step sequence

23 Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Axel or double Salchow 2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three 4. Step sequence must include rotating in both directions 1. Double Salchow or double toe loop 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum four 4. Step sequence must include 3 difficult turns and rotating in both directions 1. Double Salchow, double toe loop or double loop 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single, double/double 3. Flying spin, minimum five 4. Step sequence must include 4 difficult turns and rotations in both directions 1. Double loop or double flip 2. Jump combination: double/single or double/double 3. Flying spin - minimum six 4. Step sequence must include 5 difficult turns and rotations in both directions 1. Double flip or double Lutz 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 all 3 basic positions required (min 5 on each foot) 4. Step sequence must include 7 difficult turns and rotations in both directions 1. Double Lutz or double Axel 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - all 3 basic positions required (min. 6 on each foot) 4. Step sequence must include 7 difficult turns and rotations in both directions JUMPS CHALLENGE General event parameters: 7. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. 8. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile senior will be skated on full ice Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) Beginner 1:15 max. 2. ½ flip or ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchow 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) High 1:15 max. 2. Single Salchow Beginner 3. Jump combination waltz jump-toe loop 1. Single toe loop No-Test 1:15 max. 2. Single loop 3. Jump combination Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Single toe loop 2. Single flip 3. Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) 1. Single flip 2. Single Lutz 3. Jump combination Any single jump + single loop (may include Axel) 1. Single Axel or double Salchow 2. Single or double jump 3. Jump combination single/single (may include Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Double Salchow or double toe loop 3. Jump combination single/single or double/single (may include single Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Double toe loop or double loop 3. Jump combination double/single or double/double (may include single Axel) 1. Double loop 2. Double flip 3. Jump combination double/double (may include double Axel)

24 Junior Senior 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Choice of double or triple jump (Salchow, toe loop, loop, Lutz) 2. Double or triple flip 3. Jump combination double/double (may include double Axel) 1. Choice of double or triple jump (Salchow, toe loop, loop, flip) 2. Double or triple Lutz 3. Jump combination double/double or triple/double (may include double Axel) SPINS CHALLENGE General event parameters: 9. Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring. Spins may not be repeated. Only required elements may be included. 10. All events are skated on ½ ice. 11. Minimum number of are noted in parentheses. Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Upright one-foot spin (3 revs) Beginner 1:30 max. 2. Upright back spin (3 revs) 3. Sit spin (3 revs) High Beginner No-Test Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Upright one-foot spin (4 revs) 2. Upright spin with change of foot (3 revs on each foot) 3. Sit spin (3 revs) 1. Upright spin with change of foot (3 revs on each foot) 2. Sit spin (3 revs) 3. Camel spin (3 revs) 1. Spin with one change of position and no change of foot (6 revs) 2. Backward sit spin (3 revs) 3. Camel spin (4 revs) 1. Spin with one change of foot and one change of position (min. 3 revs each foot) 2. Combination sit spin with change of foot (min. 3 revs each foot) 3. One position spin skater s choice (upright, sit or camel), (4 revs) 1. Backward entry Camel spin (4 revs) 2. Combination spin All 3 basic positions are required (camel, sit, upright), (2 revs in each position) 3. Forward to backward scratch spin (min 4 revs per foot) 1. Sit spin (4) 2. Combination spin with change of foot; all 3 basic positions required 2 revs in each position (min. 4 revs per foot) 3. Girls layback spin (6 revs); Boys camel spin (5 revs) 1. Flying camel spin-basic camel position required (5 revs) 2. Sit spin to backward sit spin-basic sit position required (4 revs per foot) 3. Combination spin change of foot & all 3 basic positions required (2 revs in each position & min 5 revs per foot) 1. Illusion to back scratch spin; may change feet (6 revs) 2. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 revs per foot) 3. Combination spin change of foot, all 3 basic positions required (2 revs in each position & min 6 revs per foot) 1. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6 revs) 2. Solo spin of choice may not fly (8 revs) 3. Combination spin with change of foot, all 3 basic positions required (2 revs in each position & min 6 revs per foot) 1. Flying spin of choice (8 revs) 2. Solo spin of choice (8 revs) may not fly 3. Combination spin with change of foot, all 3 basic positions required (2 revs in each position & min 6 revs per foot)

25 ADULT EVENTS ADULT 1-6 FREE SKATE WITH MUSIC General event parameters: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. To be skated on full ice The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements from previous (lower) levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each required element MISSING and for those elements performed from a higher level. Level Time Elements Forward Marching Adult 1 1:40 Max Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Adult 2 1:40 Max Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Adult 3 1:40 Max Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 4 1:40 Max Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward one-foot glides, right and left Hockey stop, both directions Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 5 1:40 Max Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Adult 6 1:40 Max Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot)

26 ADULT INTRODUCTY LEVELS FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters will skate to the music of their choice and vocal music is allowed To be skated on full ice The minimum number of required spin is indicated in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Adult Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 4 jump elements Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet, waltz Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same jump Max. 2 spins Two forward upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 ) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 1 Badge Test Adult High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max 4 jump elements: Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet, stag, split, waltz, ½ Flip, ½ Lutz, Toe Loop Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same type jump. Max 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 ) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed any U.S. Figure Skating Free Skate Test

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