13 th Annual Labor Day Invitational September 4 - September 6, 2015 Sanctioned by US Figure Skating

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1 13 th Annual Labor Day Invitational September 4 - September 6, 2015 Sanctioned by US Figure Skating Hosted by: The Florida Everblades Figure Skating Club IJS Judging System for Juvenile - Senior Free and Short Programs IJS Champion Trophies Also featuring Competitive Test Track, Basic Skills, and Synchronized Skating Entry Deadline: August 7, 2015 Test Session: September 4, 2015 Held at: Germain Arena Everblades Parkway Estero, Fl (239) Approved by US Figure Skating Basic Skills; Sanctioned by: This competition is opened to all qualified skaters and coaches who are members in good standing of the US Figure Skating and their home club. Coaches credentials will be checked. Posted: 1

2 The 13 th Annual Labor Day Competition 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. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-u.s. Citizens. ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. 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/requirements: Skaters entering juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program) must be under 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering open juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program), must be at least 14 years of age at the close of entries. ENTRIES: Events: Free Skate, Short Program, Compulsory, Spins, Jumps, Basic Skills, Showcase, Dance, Synchronized Skating, Competitive Test Track Juvenile through Senior Singles, Pairs, and Dance Short Programs and Free skates will be judged under IJS. All other events will be judged under 6.0. Entries/Fees: IJS EVENTS NON-IJS EVENT First IJS Event $120 Test Track, No Test thru Pre-Juvenile $90 Second IJS Event $ 65 All additional Events $50 All additional Events $ 50 Synchronized Skating per skater $25 Basic Skill 1 st Event/Addt l Event $60/$25 Entry to the competition is made by signing up on the REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after 8/7/15 unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a $35.00 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events. Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available thru and via announcement. FACILITIES: All events will be held at Germain Arena. It is located at exit #123 off Interstate 75. Germain Arena is conveniently located at the Miromar Outlet Mall. Beautiful beaches, upscale shopping, and restaurants are only minutes away. Naples is located 13 miles south. Germain Arena, the proud home of the Florida Everblades Hockey Team, has two full size recreational rinks which measure 185 ft X 85 ft. The facility also hosts a Snack Bar, Pro Shop, as well as two restaurants. (Please note that the Blades American Grill will be the only food service in the Arena open during the Competition.) MUSIC: The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the FEFSC cannot be responsible for CD(s) left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CD(s) for practice Posted: 2

3 and competition. LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Florida Everblades Figure Skating Club, and Germain Arena 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. JUDGING SYSTEM: The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events: Juvenile through Senior Singles / Pairs / Dance Short Programs and Free skates will be judged under IJS. All other events will be judged under 6.0. All competitors skating in these events need to submit the planned program content form online. This form is found in the Member s Only section at The deadline to submit the form is 8/28/15. REGISTRATION: Registration will begin on Friday, Sept. 4 th, 2015 and registration will be open one to two hours before the first event and run through the last event of the day. The registration table will be located in the lobby of the main arena concourse. Please register promptly upon arrival. PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be available in 20 minute sessions. Cost for each session prepurchased thru Entryeeze is $ Practice ice availability will be determined at the close of entries, but we will accept a maximum of three practice ice reservations per skater until August 28, Additional practice ice can be purchased at the start of the competition. Practice ice can be purchased through Entryeeze. Practice ice fees are non-refundable. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: A professional video service will be available. Individual videotaping will be permitted in designated areas ONLY. Only battery-operated cameras will be permitted with no tripods. FLASH Photography is NOT permitted please. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to the First, Second, Third, and Fourth place winners in each group in each event. There will be Trophy Awards for IJS Events if the number of the competitors permits. Trophies will be determined by combining total points from short and long programs. Please note that skater must compete at the same level for both events. OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained in the Germain Arena Concourse. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition. INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Registration In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an individual member; B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older, successfully pass the background screen. Posted: 3

4 C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A, B, C or D) depending on the highest level of students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. For Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Basic Skills instructor member. The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. 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 proper registration is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Embassy Suites Estero (Interstate 75, exit 123) Corkscrew Commons, Estero, Fl, (239) Conveniently located minutes from Germain Arena $104 per night. Includes full breakfast and Manager s Reception from 5:30 7:30 pm Hampton Inn Estero (Interstate 75, exit 123) Chevrolet Lane Way, Estero, Fl, (239) Conveniently located minutes from Germain Arena $89 per night Double or King. Complimentary Hot Breakfast Included **Mention Labor Day Invitational when calling for a reservation** Posted: 4

5 EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES General event parameters: 1. Basic Skills Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice 2. Intermediate Senior: Elements skated on full-ice 3. Elements may be performed only once 4. Music is not allowed Level Time Skating rules/standards 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. Single Toe Loop 2. Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) 3. Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) 1. Single Lutz 2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Forward inside spiral 1. Single jump (may include Axel) 2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Step sequence - circular 1. Single Axel 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Step sequence circular 1. Double Salchow or double toe loop 2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single 3. Flying spin, minimum five revolutions 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Double loop 2. Jump combination: double/single or double/double 3. Flying spin - minimum five revolutions 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Double flip 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Double Lutz 2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double 3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions 4. Step sequence straight line EVENT: Adult Compulsory Moves General event parameters: 1. 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. On required elements may be included. 2. All events are skated on ½ ice. 3. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses. Level Time Elements 1. Forward crossovers (Min. 5 consecutive) Adult Beginner 1:15 2. Waltz jump 3. Two foot upright spin 4. Forward spiral (any edge) 1. Backward crossovers (Min. 5 consecutive) Adult Pre-Bronze 1:15 2. Waltz jump 3. Forward upright spin (Min. 3 revolutions) 4. Forward outside spiral Posted: 5

6 Adult Bronze 1:15 Adult Silver 1:30 Adult Gold 1:30 Masters Intermediate/Novice 2:00 Masters Junior/Senior 2:00 1. Single Salchow 2. Waltz jump toe loop combination jump 3. Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions) 4. Spiral sequence (Min. 2 spirals) 1. Single loop 2. Single/single jump combination 3. Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions) 4. Straight line step sequence 1. Single Lutz or Axel 2. Single/single or single/double jump combination 3. Camel spin (Min. 4 revolutions) 4. Straight line step sequence 1. Axel, double Salchow, double toe loop or double loop 2. Jump combination (double/double, single/double or double/single) that may include double Salchow, double toe loop or double loop and any single jump including Axel 3. Solo spin of skater s choice (Min. 6 revolutions) 4. Straight line step sequence 1. Choice of any double jump 2. Jump combination that may include any double jump 3. Solo spin of skater s choice (Min. 8 revolutions) 4. Straight line step sequence EVENT: Spins Challenge General event parameters: 1. 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. On required elements may be included. 2. All events are skated on ½ ice. 3. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses. Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) Beginner 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) High 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) Beginner 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) No-Test 1:30 max. 2. Upright two-foot spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1:30 max. 1. Upright one-foot spin (3) 2. Upright back scratch spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) Posted: Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3) 6. Combination spin with no of foot (4) 7. Sit spin (3) 5. Camel spin (3) 6. Combination spin camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6) 7. Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot) 5. Sit spin (4) 6. Combination spin change of foot; optional change of position (4 per foot) 7. Girls layback spin (4); Boys camel spin (4) 5. Flying camel spin (5) 6. Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot) 7. Combination spin change of foot & change of position (4 per foot) 5. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)

7 Novice 1:30 max. 6. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position) 7. Combination spin change of foot & two changes of position (2 per position & 5 per foot) 5. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6) Junior 1:30 max. 6. Ladies layback spin (6); men cross-foot spin (6) 7. Combination spin with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) 5. Flying spin of choice (6) Senior 1:30 max. 6. Solo spin of choice (6) may not fly 7. Combination spin with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) ADULT SPINS ONLY (Singles) Category Time (max) Adult Pre- Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Requirements 2 foot upright spin (3 rev); 1 foot upright spin (optional free foot) (3 rev); Pivot of choice 1 foot upright spin (4rev); 1 foot Back spin entry optional (3 rev); Sit Spin (3 rev ) Camel Spin (3 rev); Layback, Attitude or Sit Spin (4 rev); Combination Spin with 1 change of position (change of foot optional) (3 rev in each position) 1:00 1:00 1:15 Adult Gold 3 Spins: 2 different Solo spins (4 rev); 1 Combination Spin with 1 change of foot, and at least 1 change of position (4 rev on each foot) 1:30 Qualifications for Spins are the same as stated in the Free Skate Section. Spin revolutions indicated are minimums. Spins must be skated exactly as stated but may be skated in any order without music. Connecting steps may be used but will not affect the scoring. All spins will be performed on 1/2 ice. All spins will be performed on 1/2 ice. EVENT: Jumps Challenge General event parameters: 1. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. 2. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile senior will be skated on full ice 3. Jumps with an * must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate senior) Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) Beginner 2. ½ flip or ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchow 1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) High 2. Single Salchow Beginner 3. Jump combination waltz jump-toe loop 1. Single toe loop No-Test 2. Single loop 3. Jump combination Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Posted: Single toe loop 5. Single flip 6. Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) 8. Single flip 9. Single Lutz 10. Jump combination Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)

8 Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior 8. Single Axel 9. Single or double jump 10. Jump combination single/single (no Axel) 8. Single Axel 9. Double Salchow 10. Jump combination single/single or double/single (no Axel) 8. Single Axel 9. Double loop* 10. Jump combination double/single (no Axel) 8. Double loop 9. Double flip* 10. Jump combination double/double (may be double Axel) 8. Choice of double or triple jump 9. Double or triple flip* 10. Jump combination double/double (may be double Axel) 8. Choice of double or triple jump 9. Double or triple Lutz* 10. Jump combination double/double or triple/double (may be double Axel) EVENT: Adult Jumps Challenge General event parameters: 4. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. 5. Adult silver and lower will be skated ½ ice; adult gold masters junior/senior will be skated on full ice 6. Jumps with an * must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate senior) Level Time Elements 1. Bunny Hop Adult Beginner 1:00 2. Mazurka or ballet jump Adult Pre-Bronze 1;00 Adult Bronze 1:00 Adult Silver 1:15 Adult Gold 1:15 Masters Intermediate/Novice 1:30 Masters Junior/Senior 1:30 1. Waltz or toe loop jump 2. ½ flip, ½ Lutz or ½ loop 1. Single Salchow 2. Single toe loop 3. Any single jump + single toe loop combination (No Axels allowed) 1. Single flip 2. Single loop 3. Single/single combination (Axel is permitted) 1. Single Axel 2. Single Lutz 3. Single/single or single/double jump combination (may include any single jump, double toe loop or double Salchow) 1. Axel 2. Double Salchow, double toe loop or double loop 3. Jump combination (double/double, single/double or double/single) that may include double Salchow, double toe loop or double loop and any single jump including Axel 1. Double loop or double flip 2. Double Lutz 3. Jump combination that may include any double jump Posted: 8

9 SHORT PROGRAMS (Singles) Category Requirements USFS Rule # Time (max) Open Juvenile Same elements as JUVENILE (14 & over) 2:00 Juvenile under 14 Same as Intermediate with the exception of single axel only. No double axel or triple jumps allowed. 2:00 *Intermediate IJS 4230 Men 4230 Ladies 2:00 *Novice IJS 4220 Men 4220 Ladies 2:30 *Junior IJS 4210 Men 4210 Ladies 2:50 *Senior IJS 4200 Men 4200 Ladies 2:50 Qualifications for the Short Programs are the same as stated in the Free Skate Section. *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. Well Balanced Free Skating Programs (Singles) *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. 1. Category Qualifications USFS rule # Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary FS 4270 Preliminary Preliminary FS 4260 Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile FS 4250 *Juvenile IJS Juvenile FS 4240 Open Juvenile Juvenile FS 4240 *Intermediate IJS Intermediate FS 4230 * Novice IJS Novice FS 4220 *Junior IJS Junior FS 4210 *Senior IJS Senior FS 4200 Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Pre-Bronze FS, Standard Pre-Preliminary FS or 1S1 FS Adult Bronze Adult Bronze FS, Standard Preliminary FS or 1S1 FS Adult Silver Adult Silver FS, Standard Juvenile FS or ISI FS Adult Gold Adult Gold FS. Standard Juvenile FS or 1ST FS Posted: Time +/- 10sec 1:30 1:30 2:00 2:15 2:15 2:30 3:00 L 3:30 M 3:30 L 4:00 M 4:00 L 4:30 M 1:40 (max) 1:50 (max) 2:10 (max) 2:40 (max)

10 PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM - *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. Category Qualifications Requirements USFS Rule # *Intermediate IJS Intermediate Pair :30 *Novice IJS Novice Pair :50 *Junior IJS Junior Pair :50 *Senior IJS Senior Pair :50 Time (max) PAIRS FREE SKATING PROGRAM - *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. Category Qualifications Requirement USFS Rule # Time +/- 10 sec Pre-Juvenile Preliminary Pair (under 14 years of age) :00 *Juvenile IJS Juvenile Pair (under 16 years of age) :30 *Intermediate IJS Intermediate Pair (under 18 yrs of age) :00 *Novice IJS Novice Pair :30 *Junior IJS Junior Pair :00 *Senior IJS Senior Pair :30 Adult Gold Pairs Adult Silver Pair Adult Bronze Pair :40 max 2:40 max 2:10 max EVENT: Solo Pattern Dance General event parameters: 7. Levels are based upon the skaters highest pattern dance test passed. 8. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances. 9. The patterns to be skated depend upon which quarter of the year the competition is held. The skater will perform the two pattern dances listed for their level, based upon the date of the competition. If the competition falls over two quarters (for example, June 30 th July 2 nd ), the dance will be selected based on the start date of the competition listed in the announcement (in this example, the 2 nd quarter). 10. Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of the Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break in-between pattern dances groupings. Level Preliminary Pre-bronze Bronze Pre-silver Silver Pre-gold Gold Patterns Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues Cha-Cha, Fiesta Tango Willow Waltz, Ten Fox European Waltz, Foxtrot Silver Tango, Rocker Foxtrot Killian, Blues Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango Posted: 10

11 COUPLES PATTERN DANCE EVENTS (Dances Drawn for ) Event Qualifying Competitions Novice Intermediate Juvenile Pre Juvenile* Initial Round Pre Juvenile* Final Round Championship Adult Adult Gold Adult Pre Gold Masters Open Adult Silver Initial Round Adult Silver Final Round Adult Pre Silver Initial Round Adult Pre Silver Final Round Adult Bronze Initial Round Adult Bronze Final Round Adult Pre Bronze Initial Round Adult Pre Bronze Final Round Adult Centennial Initial Round Adult Centennial Final Round Adult Gold Solo Dance Adult Pre Gold Solo Dance Adult Silver Solo Dance Adult Pre Silver Solo Dance Westminster Waltz, Kilian American Waltz, Foxtrot Hickory Hoedown Ten-Fox Dutch Waltz Cha-Cha Rhythm Blues Fiesta Tango Paso Doble Starlight Waltz Kilian Starlight Waltz American Waltz Paso Doble Starlight Waltz Cha Cha Congelado Foxtrot Tango American Waltz Blues Willow Waltz Foxtrot Hickory Hoedown American Waltz Cha-Cha Ten-Fox Hickory Hoedown Fourteenstep Dutch Waltz Cha-Cha Rhythm Blues Swing Dance Fourteenstep Rocker Foxtrot American Waltz Blues Starlight Waltz Argentine Tango American Waltz Paso Doble Foxtrot American Waltz Willow Waltz Fourteenstep Posted: 11

12 Adult Bronze Solo Dance Fiesta Tango Willow Waltz SHORT DANCE EVENTS Category Rhythm Time +/- 10 sec Junior :50 Senior :50 Requirements are per current USFSA Rulebook and current ISU requirements and judged by IJS or the 6.0 system where noted* Qualifications are the same as the Pattern Dances FREE DANCE EVENTS Category (Will be judged by IJS or the 6.0 system where applicable) Time+/- Qualifications 10sec Pre-Juvenile 2: Juvenile 2: Intermediate 2: Novice 3: Junior 3: Senior 4: Adult Pre-Gold 3:10 max 6512 Adult Gold 3:10 max 6512 SHOWCASE EVENTS Category Qualifications Time (max) No No USFSA Free Skating test passed 1:30 Test/Beginner Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary FS 1:40 Preliminary Preliminary FS 1:40 Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile FS 2:00 Juvenile/Open Juvenile Juvenile FS 2:10 Intermediate / Open Intermediate Novice/Junior/ Senior Intermediate FS 2:30 At least the Novice FS 2:30 Adult Adult Pre-Bronze FS 2:00 Ladies, men, mixed pairs, and like pairs can enter the showcase events. Competitors will be judged on technical merit, costume (its suitability to the music), music interpretation, choreography (suitability of the program sequence and elements to the music), and audience appeal (overall compositions, appearance and style). Live props are not permitted. Props may Posted: 12

13 not be flame or smoke oriented or any other substance that will alter the ice surface. EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music All elements must be skated in the order listed Level Time Skating rules/standards 4. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:00 max. 5. Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam Forward snowplow stop 7. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 4. Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:00 max. 5. Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 6. Forward snowplow stop 7. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row 4. Forward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 2 1:00 max. 5. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot 6. Moving snowplow stop 7. Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward 8. Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 5. Forward stroking Basic 3 1:00 max. 6. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 7. Forward slalom 8. Backward one-foot glide, either foot 9. Two-foot spin minimum three revolutions 11. Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Basic 4 1:00 max. 12. Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise 13. Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions 14. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes 15. Backward snowplow stop, right or left 11. Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise 1:00 max. 12. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 14. Side toe hop, either direction 15. Hockey stop 11. Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left Basic 6 1:00 max. 12. Bunny Hop 13. Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left 14. Lunge, right or left 15. T-stop, right or left 11. Standstill forward inside open mohawk, right to left and left to right Basic 7 1:00 max. 12. Ballet jump, either direction 13. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise 14. Forward inside pivot 11. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left Basic 8 1:00 max. 12. Waltz jump (from a standstill) 13. Mazurka, either direction 4. 1 Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise, two forward crossovers into forward inside 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 - minimum three revolutions Posted: 13

14 EVENT: BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater may use elements from a previous level A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam 1-3 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 1 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 2 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 3 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 4 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 5 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 6 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 7 1:00 +/-10 max. Basic 8 1:00 +/-10 max. 8. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip 9. Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row 10. Forward snowplow stop 11. Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row 8. Forward two-foot glide and dip 9. Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 10. Forward snowplow stop 11. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row 9. Forward one-foot glide, either foot 10. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot 11. Moving snowplow stop 12. Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward 13. Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 10. Forward stroking 11. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive 12. Forward slalom 13. Backward one-foot glide, either foot 14. Two-foot spin, minimum three revolutions 16. Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left 17. Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions 18. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes 19. Backward snowplow stop, right or left 16. Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions 17. Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg, minimum three revolutions 18. Side toe hop, either direction 19. Hockey stop 16. Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left 17. Bunny Hop 18. Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left 19. Lunge, right or left 20. T-stop, right or left 15. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right 16. Ballet Jump, either direction 17. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise 18. Forward inside pivot 14. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left 15. Waltz jump (from at standstill) 16. Mazurka, either direction 4. 1 Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions Posted: 14

15 EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time: 1:15 or less Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive Free Skate 1 2. Backward outside three-turns, right and left 3. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers - minimum three revolutions 4. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5. Half flip jump Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate Forward outside or inside spiral, right or left 13. Waltz three's, right or left, 2-3 sets 14. Beginning back spin, entry optional minimum two revolutions 15. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 16. Toe loop jump 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Backward inside three-turns, right and left 3. Back spin - minimum three revolutions 4. Salchow jump 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination 15. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left 16. Sit spin - minimum three revolutions 17. Loop jump 18. Waltz jump/loop jump combination 20. Camel spin - minimum three revolutions 21. Forward upright spin to back upright spin - minimum three revolutions each foot 22. Loop/loop jump combination 23. Flip jump 20. Five step mohawk sequence - one set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6) 21. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total 22. Split jump or stag jump 23. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence 24. Lutz jump Posted: 15

16 EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Program Event Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30+/-10sec Level Time Skating rules / standards Free Skate 1 1:30+/-10 sec 5. Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive 6. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers, minimum three revolutions 7. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 4. Half flip jump Free Skate 2 1:30+/-10 sec Free Skate 3 1:30+/-10 sec Free Skate 4 1:30+/-10 sec Free Skate 5 1:30+/-10 sec Free Skate 6 1:30+/-10 sec 17. Forward outside spiral, right or left 18. Beginning back spin entry optional, minimum two revolutions 19. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 20. Toe loop jump 6. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 7. Back spin, minimum three revolutions 8. Salchow jump 9. Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination 19. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left 20. Sit spin, minimum three revolutions 21. Loop jump 22. Waltz jump-loop jump combination 24. Camel spin, minimum three revolutions 25. Forward upright spin to back upright spin, minimum three revolutions each foot 26. Loop-loop jump combination 27. Flip jump 25. Camel, sit spin combination, minimum of four revolutions total 26. Split jump or stag jump 27. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence 28. Lutz jump SHOWCASE EVENT BASIC SKILLS - Time: 1:30 +/ Theme of skater s choice 2. Judging to emphasize interpretation of music and artistic value instead of technical elements 3. Costumes that compliment music 4. May use hand props or must be able to get on and off ice without assistance in a total of 1 minute BASIC A: No rotation of jumps and only two footed spins. BASIC B: Half jumps only and one foot upright spins BASIC C: Whole jumps (no axel) and open spins (may not have passed any USFS tests) Posted: 16

17 EVENT: Introductory Levels Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program Level Time Skating rules/standards Beginner 12. Waltz jump 13. ½ jump of choice 14. Forward two-foot or one-foot spin, minimum three revolutions (free leg position optional) 15. Forward or backward spiral High Beginner 21. Toe loop jump 22. Salchow jump 23. Forward scratch spin - minimum three revolutions 24. Forward or backward spiral No-Test 14. Loop jump 15. Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) 16. Solo spin - sit or camel spin - minimum three revolutions 17. Spiral sequence, must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. Posted: 17

18 EVENT: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program - Beginner, High Beginner and No Test Levels General event parameters: 11. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. 12. 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. 13. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front). Max. 2 jump sequences Max. 2 of any same jump Max. 2 spins: Two upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with no 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 jump. Max. 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests No-Test 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Single jumps, with the exception of the single Axel, are allowed Maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps (half-loop is not considered a single jump at this level and may be performed without counting toward jump limit) No single Axels, double jumps or triple jumps Max. 2 spins: Spins may change feet and/or position Spins may start with a fly Minimum 3 revs. Spins must be of a different character (For definition see rule 4103E) Step sequence* Must use onehalf the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will not be counted as elements. Jumps may be included in the step sequence Posted: 18

19 EVENT: Test Track Free Skate General event parameters: 1. Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. 2. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. 3. 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. 4. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. 5. The following deductions will be taken: from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description from the technical mark for each extra element included from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Pre-Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump 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 only. Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: Two spins of a different nature, one position only. No change of foot, no flying entry. (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position; no change of foot, no flying entry. (Min. 3 revolutions) One spin consisting of a front scratch to back scratch; exit on spinning foot not mandatory. (Min. 3 revolutions per foot) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 3 revolutions) One combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin; change of foot optional (Min. 6 revolutions). Spins may not fly. One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than prejuvenile free skate test Posted: 19

20 Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted. Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: One solo spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 4 revolutions). One combination spin with one change of foot and at least one change of position, must include two of the basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prejuvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test Only solo spin may fly Intermediate 2:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: One must be a flying spin (min 5 revolutions), One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum 4 revolutions per foot). One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test Novice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 3 spins, of a different nature: One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (min 5 revs per foot) The other spins are the option of the skater (min 6 revolutions per foot) All spins may fly One step sequence or spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface (see rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than novice free skate test Junior Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop and double flip Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) One combination spin consisting of all three basic positions and one One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 for remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than junior free skate test Posted: 20

21 Max. 2 of any same type jump change of foot (2 per position, min. 5) revolutions per foot) Senior Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Must include at least four different double jumps, one must be a double Lutz. Triple jumps are not permitted Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) One combination spin consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5 revolutions per foot) Men: Two different step sequences, one being of advanced difficulty, both fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105 for remarks) Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks.) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test Posted: 21

22 Synchronized Team Skating Skaters must meet the age requirements as set forth below. EVENT/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS DURATION IN MINUTES Basic Youth 6-24 skaters; majority of skaters age 9 and under, no awkward intersections or pass-throughs Free Skate 2:00 +/- 10 sec Basic Open 6-24 skaters; no age restrictions; no backward intersections or pass-throughs Free Skate 2:00 +/- 10 sec Youth/Preliminary/Pre-Juvenile 6-16 skaters; no skaters over age 13 Free Skate 2:00 +/- 10 sec Juvenile 8-24 skaters; no skaters over age 13 Free Skate 3:00 +/- 10 sec Open Juvenile 8 24 skaters; majority of skaters under age 18 Free Skate 2:30 +/- 10 sec Intermediate/Novice skaters; majority of skaters age 18 & under Free Skate 3:30 +/- 10 sec Junior/Open Junior 8 24 skaters; no skater younger than 12 years of age or older than 18 Short Program: 2:50 Max / Free Skate: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Senior/Collegiate 8 24 skaters; no skater younger than 14 years of age or older Short Program: 2:50 Max / Free Skate: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Adult 8-24 skaters; no skater younger than 19 years of age Free Skate 3:30 +/-10 seconds Masters Free Skate 3:00 +/-10 seconds Please note: Planned Program Content will be accepted online Test Session Application can be found at Posted: 22