Rocket City Classic 2013 August 23 rd 25 th, 2013

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1 Rocket City Classic 2013 August 23 rd 25 th, 2013 IJS Judging System will be used for Juvenile thru Senior Single Events Test Session: August 23 rd, 2013 Sponsored by the The Skating Club of Huntsville To be held at: Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex 3185 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL Officials Chief Referee: Mary Chapman Accountants: If you have any questions please contact: Competition Chairpersons Candice Duncan Jaime Lester Sanctioned by: All entries must be postmarked no later than July 13, USFS Sanction #C Rocket City Classic 2013, August BS-SMM

2 RULES/CONDUCT/ELIGIBILITY The competition is sanctioned by US Figure Skating and will be governed by the rules effective for the competition season except as modified in this announcement and by the May 2013 meeting of Governing Council. Eligible competitors shall be current members in good standing of US Figure Skating and shall be eligible to enter events based on their test status (as of July 13, 2013) or compete up one level, but not both. Free skating events are divided into Well Balanced Program FS events and Competitive Test Track events. Competitors may enter FS events in one or the other, not both. Free Skating and Short Program events will be judged using the IJS System for all levels Juvenile and higher. All Test Track events will be judged under the 6.0 system. Please note the qualifications and requirements for each. FACILITY The competition will be held at Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL, The Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex has ample seating and parking capacity. The Ice Complex has two NHL regulation ice surfaces measuring 85 x 200. The facility offers a snack bar. Locker rooms will be available for competitors. Visiting vendors will offer skating and non-skating related products. The facility also has a pro-shop with skating equipment maintenance services. EVENTS/ENTRIES/FEES Pre-Juvenile events and below will be divided by age. Every effort will be made to place those skaters over the age of twelve into separate groups. Travel plans should NOT be based solely upon any tentative schedule published prior to the start of the competition. Please be at the rink 45 minutes before the start of your event. All entries must be postmarked no later than July 13, Online Registration at Online entries are preferred. Checks and voucher still need to be printed and mailed. All entries must be postmarked no later than July 13 th, Late entries may be accepted if space permits but will include an additional late fee of $ Entry fees are per person, per event, U.S. Dollars. Any change to skating level or event after the deadline is subject to a $25 administration fee. A $25.00 service fee will be assessed for returned/nsf checks. If these fees apply they must be paid before the skater competes. Schedules will be posted on sk8stuff.com. Refunds will be given only for competitor overpayment or event cancellation. Furthermore, if only one competitor signs up for an event, an exhibition performance will be scheduled for the competitor rather than an automatic cancellation of the event. Refund checks for competitor overpayment or event cancellation (at the discretion of the Skating Club of Huntsville) will be available at registration. Event Fees The first IJS event $95.00 The First Basic Skills event $50.00 The first single event (6.0) $90.00 Additional Basic Skills events $25.00 Additional events $40.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: THE SKATING CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE and mail with completed entry form to: Candice Duncan: 2619 Skyline Dr., Huntsville, Al TEST SESSION A test session, for all skating disciplines, at all levels, including Gold Level, will be held prior to the start of the competition on Friday, August 23, If time permits, test practice ice will be offered prior to the start of the test session. Please complete the enclosed Test Application Form and return it by July 23, PRACTICE ICE Advanced purchase of practice ice is available for $12.00 per 30-minute session. Practice ice will be available for purchase at the event for $15.00 per 30-minute session, space permitting. Practice ice will begin Friday, August 23 rd. Practice ice may be reserved online, on a firstcome, first-serve basis. A practice ice schedule will be posted on The Skating Club of Huntsville website ( and on The Figure Skater s Website ( The practice ice desk will be located at the registration desk. Due to length of sessions no music will be played during practice ice, other than dance. For advanced purchase of practice ice, please complete and send the attached practice ice application and return your check postmarked by July 13, 2013 to: Candice Duncan: 2619 Skyline Dr., Huntsville, Al COMPETITION SCHEDULE A tentative schedule of events will be available on or about August 1, The schedule will be posted on The Skating Club of Huntsville website ( and on The Figure Skater s Website ( REGISTRATION The registration desk will be open beginning Friday, August 23 rd at the start of official practice ice. Skaters are required to check the official bulletin board for any changes. Posting of such notices, changes or announcements shall be considered sufficient notice to all participants. MUSIC All competition music must be turned in at the time of registration. Music must be on CD s, which have been labeled clearly with the skater s name and event marked. Due to compatibility and reliability reasons no music may be submitted on re-recordable "CDRW" discs. Competitors must have suitable emergency backup music at rink side. Skaters should remember to pick up their music at the registration desk after their event. 2 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

3 AWARDS Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places in all events. Ribbons will be given to 5th through 8th place for events through Pre- Juvenile events. Awards presentations will take place immediately following the posting of the results for each event or as early as is possible. Skaters should report to the awards area promptly in competition attire and skates. All Basic Skills entrants will receive a medal or ribbon. CRITIQUES Individual critiques by judges and TS will be offered to skaters and coaches after each Juvenile through Senior Free Skate (excluding Test Track) based on requests. Critiques must be reserved with application; you will find a Critique request area on your application. PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT SHEETS IJS Competitors are responsible for registering their IJS Planned Program Content for the Rocket City Classic 2013 in the U.S. Figure Skating Online Event Registration Website located in the members only section of the U.S. Figure Skating Website. IJS Competitors who are planning to skate mixed levels, i.e. Juvenile Short and Intermediate Free Skate must notify the SC of Huntsville so that the competitor is placed in the desired event. The PPCS is to be completed online no later than August 1, 2013 but can be updated up to August 22, Please note that PPCS initially submitted online after August, 2013 or any PPCS submitted by paper, regardless of date, will incur a $10 processing fee. Once entered, PPCS may be updated online at any time as often as is desired and without cost. Please go to and follow the instructions to complete your Planned Program Content Sheet. Designate Rocket City Classic to receive your forms. DRESSING ROOMS There are locker rooms (including bathrooms and stalls) available for changing into skating costumes. No changing should be done in the public restrooms. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO Professional video and photography services will be available. Hand-held personal video/photography equipment is permitted in the spectator area only. The competition committee restricts personal video taping/photography to your child only. No flash photography is allowed while skaters are on the ice. No other recording will be permitted without committee approval. Video taping/photography of any event for personal profit is not allowed. No video equipment may be plugged into arena outlets. Photography will be provided by Photoscapes Video will be provided by New Media productions HOTELS Recommended hotels are; 800 Monroe St, SW Hilton Garden Inn Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville Huntsville, AL Boulevard South SW, Huntsville, Alabama, USA (256) Tel: Fax: HUNTSVILLE DOWNTOWN 6000 Memorial Parkway South, Huntsville Alabama 35802, US 401 WILLIAMS AVENUE Reservations: US/Canada Toll-free Hotel Front Desk: Telephone: (256) Fax: (256) Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

4 FREE SKATING EVENTS The following events will be skated on full ice, to music of the skater's choice. Vocal music is permitted for some events as per Rule Times stated are +/- 10 seconds, unless otherwise stated. Skaters may compete at or one level higher than their current US Figure Skating freeskating test level. Skaters may compete in either a Well Balanced Program event OR a Test Track event, but not both. WELL BALANCED PROGRAM EVENTS The Well-Balanced Program events comply with the competition program rules as outlined in the current US Figure Skating rulebook. In general, competitive well-balanced programs contain elements that are more difficult than what is required to pass the test for that level. Juvenile through Senior events will be judged using IJS. Skaters who are at beginner levels or who skate at a level that is closer to the testing requirements for a freeskating level may wish to consider Competitive Test Track events (listed on the next page). Event Name Description Time Senior (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Senior Freeskate Test. 4:00 Ladies Elements as stated in :30 Men Junior (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Junior Freeskate Test and no higher. 3:30 Ladies Elements as stated in :00 Men Novice (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Novice Freeskate Test and no higher. 3:00 Ladies Elements as stated in :30 Men Intermediate (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Intermediate Freeskate Test and no higher. 2:30 Elements as stated in Juvenile (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher. 2:15 Elements as stated in Must not be age 14 as of September 1, Open Juvenile (IJS) Skater may have passed the USFS Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher. 2:15 Elements as stated in Must be at least age 14 as of September 1, Pre-Juvenile (6.0) Skater may have passed the USFS Pre-Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher. 2:00 Elements as stated in Preliminary A (6.0) Skater may have passed the USFS Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher. 1:30 Elements as stated in Single Jumps only. Axels permitted, NO DOUBLES Preliminary B (6.0) Skater may have passed the USFS Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher. 1:30 Elements as stated in Axels permitted and 2 double jumps permitted chosen from double Salchow, double Toe-loop, and double Loop. Pre-Preliminary A (6.0) Skater may have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher. 1:30 Elements as stated in Single jumps only No Axels. Pre-Preliminary B (6.0) Skater may have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher. 1:30 Elements as stated in Single jumps only Axels Permitted. No Test (6.0) Skater may not have passed any USFS Freeskating Tests. 1:30 Elements as stated in Single jumps only. No Axels. Beginner skaters may also wish to consider the following events: Pre-preliminary Test Track, Beginner Test Track, Limited Beginner Test Track. 4 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

5 COMPETITIVE TEST TRACK EVENTS The competitive Test Track events are intended for skaters who wish to compete a program that corresponds more closely with the USFS testing requirements for each level. These events will be judged under the 6.0 judging system. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description as follows: 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description, 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra or lacking element, 0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions. Event Name Description Time Senior Test Skaters must have passed at least the Junior Freeskate Test. Max 8 jumping elements for 4:00 Ladies Track (6.0) for men: 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. At least 4 different double jumps. 1 must be a 4:30 Men double Lutz. No triple jumps permitted. Max. of 3 jump combinations or sequences. Max. 2 of any same jump types. Max: 3 spins: 1 must be a flying spin, 1 must be a solo spin in 1 position, (min 6 revolutions on all solo spins). 1 must be a spin combination consisting of all three basic positions and one change of foot (min 2 in each position and min 5 revolutions on each foot). Steps: Men: 2 different step sequences, Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence (see Rule 4200). Junior Test Skater must have passed at least the Novice Freeskate Test and no higher than Junior. Max 8 3:30 Ladies Track (6.0) jumping elements for men: 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the 4:00 Men double Salchow, double Toe-loop, double Loop and the double Flip. Max. of 3 jump combinations or sequences. Max 2 of any same type jump. Max: 3 spins: 1 must be in one position, 1 must be a flying spin, (6 revolutions each) and 1 must be a combination spin consisting of all three basic positions and one change of foot (min 2 in each position and min 5 revolutions on each foot). Steps: 1 step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface (see Rule 4210). Novice Test Skater must have passed at least the Intermediate Freeskate Test and no higher than Novice. 3:00 Ladies Track (6.0) Max 7 jumping elements for men; 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps may only 3:30 Men be the double Salchow, double Toe-loop and double Loop. Max. of 3 jump combinations or sequences. Max. 2 of any same type jump. Max: 3 spins in any position (6 min revolutions) 1 must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position. (min 5 revolutions on each foot). May include flying spins. Other spins are the option of the skater (min 6 revolutions). Steps: one step or spiral sequence ( see Rule 4220). Intermediate Test Skater must have passed at least the Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher than Intermediate. 2:30 Track (6.0) Max: 6 jumping elements. Any single jumps. Double jumps may be the double Salchow and double Toe-loop. Max. 3 jump combinations or sequences, max 2 of any same type. Max: 2 spins of a different nature. One must be a flying spin (min 5 revolutions), 1 must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (min 4 revolutions on each foot). Steps: One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully using ice surface. Juvenile Test Skater must have passed at least the Pre-Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher than Juvenile. 2:15 Track (6.0) Max: 5 jumping elements. Any single jumps with not more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel permitted). Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences, max 2 of any same jump type. Max: 2 spins one spin in one position, no change of foot (min 4 revolutions in one position) and one combination spin with one change of foot and at least one change of position, must step include two of the basic spin positions, (min 4 revolutions on each foot). Steps: one sequence fully utilizing the ice surface: straight line, circular or serpentine. Pre-Juvenile Test Skater must have passed at least the Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher than Pre-Juvenile. 2:00 Track (6.0) Max: 5 jumping elements. Jumps with not more than one rotation ( NO Axels permitted). Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences, max 2 of any same jump. Max: 2 spins one spin in one position, no change of foot (min 3 revolutions) and one combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin, change of foot optional (min 6 revolutions combined in forward sit and camel positions). Spins may not fly. Steps: One step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface: straight line, circular, or serpentine. Preliminary Test Skater must have passed at least the Pre-Preliminary Freeskate Test and no higher than the 1:30 Track (6.0) Preliminary Freeskate Test. Max: 5 jumping elements; Single jumps (No Axels permitted); max. 2 jump combinations or sequences, max. 2 of any same type. Max. 2 spins one spin in one position, no change of foot, no flying entry (min 3 revolutions) and one consisting of a front scratch to back scratch, exit on spinning foot not mandatory (min 3 revolutions on each foot). Connecting moves and steps throughout the program. 5 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

6 Pre-Preliminary Skater may not have passed tests higher than the Pre-Preliminary Freeskate. Max: 5 1:30 Test Track (6.0) jumping elements; Jumps with not more than one half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop). Single rotation jumps: Salchow, Toe-loop, and Loop jump only; Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences, max 2 of any same type of jump. Max: 2 spins of a different nature, one position only, no change of foot, no flying entry (min 3 revolutions). Connecting moves and steps throughout the program. Beginner Test Skater may not have passed tests higher than Basic Skills Freeskating Badge Tests. Max: 5 1:30 Track (6.0) jumping elements; Jumps with not more than one half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop). Single rotation jumps: Salchow, and Toe-loop only; Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences, max 2 of any same type of jump. Max: 2 upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (min. 3 revolutions). Connecting moves and steps throughout the program. Limited Beginner Skater may not have passed tests higher than Basic Skills Freeskating Badge Tests. Max: 5 1:30 Test Track (6.0) jumping elements; Jumps with not more than one half rotation (front to back or back to front );. Max. 2 jump sequences, max 2 of same type of jump. Max: 2 upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (min. 3 revolutions). Connecting moves and steps throughout the program. ADULT WELL-BALANCED PROGRAM EVENTS Skaters aged 21 and older as of September 1, 2013 are eligible to compete in the adult events. Depending on number of entries, competition may be divided into age categories. Well-balanced program rules apply, as stated in the current US Figure Skating rulebook. Event Name Description Time Adult Gold (IJS) Skaters may have passed the Adult Gold Freeskate test and no higher. Elements as stated 2:40 max in Adult Silver (6.0) Skaters may have passed the Adult Silver Freeskate test and no higher. Elements as stated 2:10 max in Adult Bronze (6.0) Skaters may have passed the Adult Bronze Freeskate test and no higher. Elements as stated 1:50 max in Adult Pre-Bronze (6.0) Skaters may have passed the Adult Pre-Bronze Freeskate test and no higher. Elements as 1:40 max stated in Adult High Skaters may not have passed the any Freeskate test. No spin above a 1-foot upright spin. 1:40 max Beginner (6.0) ½ rotation jumps, salchow, and toe loop are allowed. Adult Low Skaters may not have passed the any Freeskate test (including moves or dance). May only 1:40 max Beginner (6.0) include skills from the Adult Basic Skills 1-4 or Basic Skills 1-8 curriculum. SHORT PROGRAM EVENTS Times stated are maximum times. Skaters may compete at or one level higher than their current US Figure Skating Freeskating test level. Required elements for this event are stated in the current US Figure Skating rulebook unless otherwise noted. Event Name Description Time Senior Short Skaters may have passed the Senior Freeskating test. Required elements as stated 2:50 Program (IJS) in Junior Short Skaters may have passed the Junior Freeskating test and no higher. Required elements 2:50 Program (IJS) as stated in Novice Short Skaters may have passed the Novice Freeskating test and no higher. Required elements 2:30 Program (IJS) as stated in Intermediate Short Skaters may have passed the Intermediate Freeskating test and no higher. Required 2:00 Program (IJS) elements as stated in Juvenile Short Skaters may have passed the Juvenile Freeskating test and no higher. Required elements are: 2:00 Program (IJS) 1) Lutz, 2) Axel, 3) Jump Combination consisting of two single jumps or one single and one double, 4) Solo spin-minimum of 4 revolutions in position and may not commence with a jump, 5) Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (4 revolutions on each foot), 6) Step sequence-straightline, circular, or serpentine. Open Juvenile Short Requirements are the same as Juvenile. Must be at least age 14 as of September 1, :00 Program (IJS) 6 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

7 COMPULSORY PROGRAM EVENTS (no music) The following events will be skated on half ice, with no music, unless otherwise specified. Times stated are maximum times. Skaters must demonstrate all of the required elements listed, in any order. Minimal connecting steps are allowed but will not affect scoring. Elements may not be repeated. Only required elements may be included. Skaters may compete at or one level higher than their current US Figure Skating Freeskating test level. Event Name Description Time Pre-Juvenile 1. Solo single jump (Axel OK) 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Jump sequence (single jumps only) 3. Layback or Camel Spin (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Combination spin, one change of foot (min. 6 revolutions total) 5. Circular footwork sequence Preliminary 1. Lutz jump 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Single/single combination (axel OK) 3. Back upright spin (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Combination spin, no change of foot (min. 4 revolutions) 5. Forward inside spiral Pre-Preliminary 1. Flip jump 1:15 Compulsory Program 2. Single/single combination (NO axel) 3. Sit OR camel spin (min.3 revolutions) 4. Spiral sequence with forward AND backward spiral (Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included.) No Test 1. Loop jump 1:15 Compulsory Program 2. Jump combination with toe loop (may not include axels or loops) 3. Solo spin: sit OR camel (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Spiral sequence with forward AND backward spiral (Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included.) Beginner 1. Toe Loop 1:15 Compulsory Program 2. Salchow 3. Forward scratch spin 4. Forward or backward spiral Adult Gold 1. Single jump of choice (axel permitted) 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Jump combination of two jumps (may include one double jump) 3. Camel spin (min. 4 revolutions) 4. Combination spin with one change of position and one change of foot (min. 4 revolutions each foot) 5. Circular step sequence Adult Silver 1. Loop jump 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Jump combination with two single jumps (NO axel) 3. Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Combination spin, one change of position, change of foot optional (min. 3 revolutions each position) 5. Straight line step sequence Adult Bronze 1. Salchow jump 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Waltz jump toe loop combination 3. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Back spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Spiral sequence (min. 2 spirals) Adult Pre-Bronze 1. Backward crossovers (min. 5 consecutive) 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Waltz jump 3. Toe loop 4. Upright spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Forward outside spiral 7 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

8 Adult Beginner 1. Forward crossovers (min 5 consecutive) 1:30 Compulsory Program 2. Waltz jump 3. Lunge 4. Two foot upright spin 5. Forward spiral SPIN EVENTS The following events will be skated on half ice, with no music, unless otherwise specified. Times stated are maximum times. Skaters must demonstrate all of the required elements listed, in any order. Minimal connecting steps are allowed but will not affect scoring. Elements may not be repeated. Only required elements may be included. Skaters may compete at or one level higher than their current US Figure Skating Freeskating test level. Event Name Description Time Senior Spins 1. Flying spin of choice (min. 6 revolutions) 1:30 2. Solo spin of choice (min. 6 revolutions) 3. Combination spin with change of foot and utilizing all 3 positions (min. 2 revolutions in each position and 6 revolutions on each foot) Junior Spins 1. Flying sit spin or flying change (reverse) sit spin (min. 6 revolutions) 1:30 2. Layback spin (Ladies), cross foot spin (Men) (min. 6 revolutions) 3. Combination spin with change of foot and utilizing all 3 positions (min 2 revolutions in each position and 6 revolutions each foot) Novice Spins 1. Solo spin: Camel, sit, or layback (min. 6 revolutions) 1:30 2. Camel spin to back camel spin (min. 4 revolutions each foot in position) 3. Combination spin with change of foot and 2 changes of position (min. 2 revolutions in each position and 5 revolutions each foot) Intermediate Spins 1. Flying camel (min. 5 revolutions) 1:30 2. Sit spin to back sit spin (min. 4 revolutions each foot in position) 3. Combination spin with change of foot and 1 change of position (min. 4 revolutions each foot) Juvenile Spins 1. Sit spin (min. 4 revolutions) 1:30 2. Combination spin with change of foot, change of position optional (min. 4 revolutions per foot 3. Layback spin (Ladies), Camel spin (Men) (min. 4 revolutions) Open Juvenile Spins Same as Juvenile 1:30 Pre-Juvenile Spins 1. Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions) 1:30 2. Camel to sit spin with no change of foot (min. 6 revolutions total) 3. Forward to backward scratch spin (min. 3 revolutions per foot) Preliminary Spins 1. Back upright spin (min. 3 revolutions) 1:00 2. Combination spin with no change of foot (min. 4 revolutions total) 3. Forward sit spin (min. 3 revolutions) Pre-Preliminary Spins 1. Upright one-foot spin 1:00 2. Two-foot spin 3. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions per spin) JUMPS EVENTS The following events will be skated on half ice, with no music, except for Juvenile through Senior events, which will be skated on full ice. Times stated are maximum times. Skaters must demonstrate all of the required elements listed, in any order. Minimal connecting steps are allowed but will not affect scoring. Only one attempt per jump is permitted. Elements with * must be preceded by footwork. Event Name Description Time Senior Jumps - Double axel; *Double lutz; Combination of any triple or double jumps 1:30 full ice Junior Jumps - Double lutz; *Double flip; Double/double combo (2 axel ok) 1:30 full ice 8 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

9 Novice Jumps - Double loop; *Double flip; Double/double combo (2 axel okay) 1:30 full ice Intermediate Jumps - Axel; *Double loop; Double/single combo (no axel) 1:30 full ice Juvenile Jumps - Axel; Double salchow; Double/single combo (no axel) 1:30 full ice Open Juv. Jumps - Same as Juvenile 1:30 full ice Pre-Juvenile Jumps Axel; Single or double jump; Single/single combo (axels ok) 1:15 Preliminary Jumps Flip; Lutz; Single jump + loop jump combo (axels ok) 1:15 Pre-Preliminary Jumps Toe Loop; Flip; Combination of any 2 half or single jumps (no axel) 1:00 Beginner Jumps Waltz jump; Salchow, Toe Loop SHOWCASE EVENTS The following events will be skated on full ice, to music of the skater's choice. Vocals are permitted. Times stated are maximum times. Costumes and props should complement the music or theme of the program. Please refrain from wearing feathers or using special effects such as dry ice or liquids. Judging will emphasize creativity, musical interpretation and performance. Spins and jumps are allowed, but shall not be highlighted and shall only be used to emphasize the artistic quality of the program. Skaters placing fourth or higher in Preliminary and higher Showcase may be qualified to enter the next National Showcase. For more information, contact Paula Wagener, National Vice Chair for National Showcase, at paulawagener58@gmail.com. Event Name Description Time Senior Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed their Senior Free Skating test. 2:40 max Junior Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed their Junior Free Skating test but not senior. 2:40 max Novice Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed the Novice Free Skating test but no higher. 2:10 max Interm. Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed Intermediate Free Skate test but no higher and must be 17 2:10 max or under. Juvenile Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed no higher than the Juvenile Free Skating Test and must 2:10 max be 14 or under. Pre-Juvenile Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have Pre-Juvenile test and no higher. 1:40 max Pre-Preliminary/Preliminary Skaters must have passed no higher than the Preliminary Free Skating test. Single 1:40 max Showcase (6.0) jumps only. No axels. Beginner Showcase (6.0) Skaters must have passed no higher than the Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Test. 1:40 max Single jumps only. No axels. 9 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

10 BASIC SKILLS BASIC ELEMENTS EVENT: SNOWPLOW BASIC 8 Format: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on OR each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice All elements must be skated in the order listed No music Time: 1:00 or less Event Name Snowplow Sam Elements (BS) Basic 1 Elements (BS) Basic 2 Elements (BS) Basic 3 Elements (BS) Description 1. March followed by a 2 foot glide and dip. 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row. 3. Forward snowplow stop. 4. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row. 1. Forward two foot glide and dip. 2. Forward two foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row. 3. Forward snowplow stop. 4. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row. 1. Forward one foot glide either foot. 2. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line (2-3 each foot). 3. Moving snowplow stop. 4. Two foot turn in place - forward to backward. 5. Backward two foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row. 1. Forward stroking. 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter-clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 3. Forward slalom. 4. Backward one foot glide either foot. 5. Two foot spin (min. 3 revolutions). Basic 4 1. Standstill forward outside three turns R & L. Elements (BS) 2. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 3. Forward crossover, 4-6 consecutive both directions. 4. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes. 5. Backward snowplow stop R or L. Basic 5 Elements (BS) 1. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 2. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive in both directions. 3. Basic one-foot spin free leg held to side of spinning leg (min 3 revolutions). 4. Side toe hop. 5. Hockey stop. Basic 6 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn R & L. Elements (BS) 2. Bunny Hop. 3. Forward arabesque spiral on a straight line, R or L. 4. Lunge R or L. 5. T-stop R or L. Basic 7 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk R to L and L to R. Elements (BS) 2. Ballet Jump either direction. 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter-clockwise. 4. Forward inside pivot. Basic 8 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, R & L. Elements (BS) 2. Waltz jump. 3. Mazurka in either direction Combination move clockwise or counter-clockwise 2 forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge. 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position (min. 3 revolutions). SMM Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

11 BASIC PROGRAM EVENTS: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds Event Name Snowplow Sam Description 1. March followed by a 2 foot glide and dip. 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row. 3. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop. The skater may use elements from a previous level A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 1. Forward two foot glide and dip. 2. Forward two foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row. 3. Forward snowplow stop. 4. Forward wiggles, 6-8 in a row. 1. Forward one foot glide either foot. 2. Two foot turn in place - forward to backward. 3. Backward two foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row. 4. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line (2-3 each foot). 5. Moving snowplow stop. 1. Forward stroking. 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter-clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 3. Backward one foot glide either foot. 4. Forward slalom. 5. Two foot spin (min. 3 revolutions). Basic 4 1. Forward crossover, 4-6 consecutive both directions. 2. Standstill forward outside three turns R & L. 3. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes. 4. Backward snowplow stop R or L. Basic 5 1. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive in both directions. 2. Basic one-foot spin free leg held to side of spinning leg (min 3 revolutions). 3. Side toe hop either direction. 4. Hockey stop. Basic 6 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn R & L. 2. Bunny Hop. 3. Forward spiral on a straight line, R or L. 4. Lunge R or L. 5. T-stop R or L. Basic 7 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk R to L and L to R. 2. Ballet Jump either direction. 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter-clockwise. 4. Forward inside pivot. Basic 8 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, R & L. 2. Waltz jump. 3. Mazurka in either direction Combination move clockwise or counter-clockwise 2 forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge. 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position (min. 3 revolutions). SMM Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

12 BASIC SKILLS FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY PROGRAM EVENTS Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. Only required elements will be judged. Elements from higher levels are not permitted (a.2 deduction is taken for each element from a higher level). Note: Skaters in Freeskate levels 3-6 may wish to consider the Limited Beginner, Beginner, or Pre-Preliminary Compulsory Program events. To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed Time: 1:15 or less A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required any additional elements fromprevious levels Event Name Basic Skills Free Skate 1 Compulsory Program (BS) Basic Skills Free Skate 2 Compulsory Program (BS) Description 1. Advanced forward stroking (4-6 strokes) 2. Backward outside three-turns R & L 3. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers (min. 3 revolutions). 4. Waltz jump from back crossovers. 5. Half flip jump. 1. Forward outside or inside spiral (R or L). 2. Waltz Three's (R or L, 2-3 sets). 3. Beginning back spin, entry optional (min. 2 revolutions). 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence. 5. Toe loop jump. Basic Skills Free Skate 3 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8. Compulsory Program (BS) 2. Backward inside three-turns, R & L 3. Beginning back spin (min. 3 revolutions). 4. Salchow jump. 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toeloop jump combination. Basic Skills Free Skate 4 Compulsory Program (BS) Basic Skills Free Skate 5 Compulsory Program (BS) 1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets (R or L). 2. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions). 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump/loop jump jump combination. 1. Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions). 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin (min. 3 revolutions each foot). 3. Loop/loop jump. 4. Flip jump. Basic Skills Free Skate 6 1. Five step Mohawk sequence-1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free Skate 6). Compulsory Program (BS) 2. Camel, sit spin combination (min. 4 revolutions total). 3. Split jump or stag jump. 4. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence. 5. Lutz jump. BASIC SKILLS FREE SKATE 1-6 MUSIC PROGRAM EVENTS Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. Note: Skaters in Free Skate levels 1-6 may wish to consider the following events: Limited Beginner Test Track, Beginner Test Track, Pre-Preliminary Test Track, and No-Test Well Balanced Program To be skated on full ice. Time 1:30+/-10sec A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels Event Name Basic Skills Free Skate 1 Description 1. Advanced forward stroking (4-6 Strokes) 2. One-foot upright scratch spin from back crossovers (min. 3 revolutions). 3. Waltz jump from back crossovers. 4. Half Flip jump. Basic Skills Free Skate 2 1. Forward outside spiral (R or L0. 2. Beginning back spin (min. 2 revolutions). 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence. 4. Toe loop jump. SMM Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

13 Basic Skills Free Skate 3 1. Forward crossovers in a figure Back spin (min. 3 revolutions). 3. Salchow jump. 4. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/Toe loop jump combination. Basic Skills Free Skate 4 Basic Skills Free Skate 5 Basic Skills Free Skate 6 1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive (R or L). 2. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions). 3. Loop jump. 4. Waltz jump/loop jump combination. 1. Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions). 2. Forward upright spin to backward upright spin (min. 3 revolutions each foot). 3. Loop/loop combination jump. 4. Flip jump. 1. Camel/Sit spin combination (min. 4 revolutions total). 2. Split or stag jump. 3. Waltz jump/ ½ loop/salchow jump sequence. 4. Lutz jump. BASIC SKILLS SHOWCASE EVENTS Basic Skills Showcase events are open to skaters in Basic, Free Skate. Groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Skaters must enter at the same level as their free skate event. If a free skate event is not being entered, skaters must enter at their current test level or one level higher. Vocal music is permitted. Skaters will be judged on musical interpretation and feeling, expression, and how the skating relates to the music. Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided singles and duet competitors within one minute and by unaided ensemble contestants within two minutes for setup and two minutes for removal. 6.0 Judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. A.2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judge's mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance. Event Name Description Time Basic 1-8 Skater may not have passed US Figure Skating Test higher than Basic 8 level. 1:00 max Elements only from Basic 1-8 curriculum. Free Skate 1-6 Skater may not have passed any US Figure Skating Free Skate tests. 3 jump max: ½ 1:30 max rotation jumps only, plus the following full rotation jumps: Salchow and toe Loop. SMM Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

14 ROCKET CITY CLASSIC 2013 Entry Form: All entries must be postmarked no later than July 13, Hosted by The Skating Club of Huntsville Competitor s Last Name: First Name: USFSA #: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Competitor s Club: Date of Birth: Age: Sex: FS Test Passed: Primary Coach s Last Name: Skater s Primary Coach s First Name: Primary Coach s Address: City: State: Zip: Coach s USFSA #: Coach s Coach s Primary Phone: Coach s Second Phone: Critique Request Event(s): Freeskating No Test Pre-Preliminary A Pre-Preliminary B Preliminary A Preliminary B Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Test Track Freeskating Limited Beginner TT Beginner TT Pre-Preliminary TT Preliminary TT Pre-Juvenile TT Juvenile TT Intermediate TT Novice TT Junior TT Senior TT Senior TT Short Program Open Juvenile IJS Juvenile IJS Intermediate IJS Novice IJS Junior IJS Senior IJS Compulsory Program Beginner No Test Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Critique Request Event(s): Please Check All Events You Are Entering Adult Freeskating Adult Low Beginner Adult High Beginner Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Spins Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Jumps Beginner Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Page 1 of 2 Entry Form Showcase Beginner Pre-Pre/Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Basic Skills Showcase Basic Skills 1-8 Free Skate 1-6 Basic Skills Music Program Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 Basic 7 Basic 8 Basic Skills Elements Program Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 Basic 7 Basic 8 Basic Skills Free Skate Music Program Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 Basic Skills Free Skate Compulsory Program Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 14 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

15 COMPETITOR/PARENT STATEMENT: I understand that this entry must be post marked by July 13, The competition committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries accepted or cancel an event if necessary. The undersigned agrees to hold harmless U.S. Figure Skating, The Skating Club of Huntsville and the Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex and their employees and agents from any loss, damage, and/or injury that may be sustained by the entrant in any manner while participating in any of the activities of said competition Parent or Guardian s Signature Competitor s Signature CLUB CERTIFICATION: I have read this entry form and certify that it is complete and that to the best of my knowledge, the entrant is eligible to enter the events specified. He/she is a member of my club in good standing, and is an eligible skater in accordance with the rules of U.S. SKATING. Club Officer or Test Chairperson Home Club COACH S CERTIFICATION: I have read this entry form and certify that the skater is eligible to enter the above events. COACH S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) TELEPHONE NO. COACH S U.S. FIGURE SKATING NO COACH S SIGNATURE ENTRY FEES: Regular Events Basic Skills Events First IJS event $95.00 $ First Basic Skills Event $50.00 $ First event (6.0): $90.00 $ Each additional Basic Skills $25.00 = $ Each additional event $40.00 = $ Grand Total Entry Fees: $ Please Make Checks Payable to: THE SKATING CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE Mail to: Candice Duncan: 2619 Skyline Dr., Huntsville, Al (Schedules and Practice Ice Information will be ed upon request) FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY: CHECK NO. AMOUNT DUE PAID OWED REFUND Page 2 of 2 Entry Form 15 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

16 Practice Ice Reservation Form For Rocket City Classic 2012 Hosted by The Skating Club of Huntsville Practice Ice for the Rocket City Classic 2012 Competition may be reserved online, or may be purchased at the Registration desk during the competition. If you pre-pay for sessions and fail to reserve them online, your pre-payment may be applied toward sessions purchased at the registration desk during the competition. A schedule of practice sessions will be published online when the competition schedule is published. To ensure a fair chance for everyone, online capability for those sessions will be turned on at a time/date which will be published when the schedules are published. This turn-on time will be early evening at least 24 to 48 hours after the publication of the schedules. Online reservation capability will be turned off at 6:00 pm on the day prior to the first scheduled practice session. To reserve your sessions online, you will log-on using a link which will be published on You will need to use your name and a PIN number which will be provided to you by once your payment is received. Please make note of your PIN for future use. All sessions are 30 minutes in duration and the cost is $12 per session. There is no refund for pre-paid sessions, even if not used. Checks should be made out to The Skating Club of Huntsville. You must include a valid (and LEGIBLE) address so that we may send you your private PIN code. Do not share your PIN with anyone else (neither The Skating Club of Huntsville nor sk8stuff.com are responsible for reservation changes made online by unauthorized users.) Practice ice pre-payments are not refundable. Please direct practice ice questions to Candice Duncan at , rocketcityclassic@knology.net or hssta@iceskate.org. Return this bottom portion with payment included with your entry form to the address below Please Make Checks Payable to: THE SKATING CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE. Mail the Completed Practice Ice Form and Fees to: Candice Duncan, 2619 Skyline Dr., Huntsville, Al NOTE: A SEPARATE CHECK FOR PRACTICE ICE MUST ACCOMPANY PRACTICE ICE FORM Skater s Name Parent/Guardian Name Phone USFSA # Number of $12.00 = owed Skating Level FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY: CHECK NO. AMOUNT DUE PAID OWED REFUND 16 Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

17 Rocket City Classic (RCC) 2013 Program Advertising August 23-25, 2013 The Skating Club of Huntsville will be hosting our annual Rocket City Classic figure skating competition August 23-25, We invite you to publish an ad in our commemorative program. Ads can be submitted to recognize or send a special message to a skater or to promote your business. Advertising rates are based on camera-ready copy, which is black and white, the exact size and shape of the ad. Full-page color ads are available for the back outside cover and the front and back inside cover for an extra cost. All photographs must be black and white, glossy prints (no negatives). The deadline for all ads is July 29, Please complete this contract and return with check made payable to The Skating Club of Huntsville to: Candice Duncan, 2619 Skyline Dr, Huntsville, Al Electronic versions of photos or artwork may be sent to rocketcityclassic@knology.net. Name Address City State Zip Telephone Size of Ad Amt Enclosed $ The Rocket City Classic program will be 8-1/2 x 11. Pre-Designed Personal Ad (choose from designs on next page). $25.00 Business Card Ad.....$40.00 Quarter Page. $45.00 Half Page..$65.00 Full Page....$ Inside Back Cover (black and white).....$ Inside Front Cover (black and white).... $ Outside Back Cover (black and white).. $ Inside Back Cover (color).. $ Inside Front Cover (color). $ Outside Back Cover (color)...$ ADVERTSERS ARE PERMITTED TO OFFER A DISCOUNT PROMOTION WITHIN THEIR AD. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT A COUPON OR A TRINKET FOR THE COMPETITORS GOODIE BAGS. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, PLEASE SEND 225 ITEMS WITH YOUR AD REQUEST. Please submit one form per ad order (additional copies of this form may be printed). Indicate the number of the ad you wish to use if you choose a predesigned personal ad, print To and From names. Advertisement # Skater s Name From Name(s) Personal message, please print, 10 word limit #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #8 #10 #11 #12 MAIL TO: RCC 2013 Advertising c/o Candice Duncan: 2619 Skyline Dr., Huntsville, Al Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25

18 PROGRAM ADVANCE ORDER FORM Official programs for Rocket City Classic 2013 will be sold in advanced and at the competition while supplies last. Advanced program..$5.00 (Price at event - $6.00) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE: HOME WORK CELL All advanced orders will be distributed at the Registration Desk when the skater registers. Number of programs: x $5.00 = Amount for programs $ Program orders and payment must be returned with your entry form. Please Make Checks Payable to: THE SKATING CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE. to: Candice Duncan 2619 Skyline Dr. Huntsville, Al Rocket City Classic 2013, August 23-25