Solo Dance Series Officials Manual

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1 Solo Dance Series Officials Manual Last updated 6/12/2018 1

2 National Solo Dance Series Officials Manual 1 Officials requirements and qualifications 2 Officials Responsibilities 3 Pattern Dance Rules and Grade of Execution (GOEs) Charts 4 Who s Responsible for Deductions in Pattern Dance 5 Short Dance Rules 6 Free Dance Rules 7 Clothing Rules for Solo Dance 8 Marking Guide for GOEs in Short and Free Dance 9 Marking Guide for Adjustments to GOEs in Short and Free Dance 10 Who s Responsible for Deductions in Short and Free Dance 11 Components Definitions 12 Components Marking 13 Paper System 14 Required Element Charts 15 Timing Chart for Pattern Dances 16 Definitions 2

3 Officials Requirements and Qualifications Event Requirements for Officials: Each panel would have the following: 1 Technical Specialist (TS) 1 Controller/Referee (CR) 1 Technical Judge (Judge and Timer) (TJ) At least 2 to 6 judges (J) 1 Video Replay Operator (if using the mini system) 1 Data Entry Operator (if using the mini system) Note: Closely related persons cannot serve on the same panel; ie, they may nor both serve as judges. However, one could serve as judge, one on the technical panel (TS or TC), and still another as referee. Qualifications Technical Specialist: All Non-Qual and above current Dance Technical Specialists and Controllers listed in the directory* Novice Sectional and above Dance Competition judges and referees may serve as a solo series TS * Controller/Referee: All Novice Sectional and above Dance Competition judges and referees may serve as a solo series CR* Technical Judge: Novice Sectional or higher Dance Competition Judge* Gold Test Judge with international certification* Gold Test Judge for Preliminary through Pre-Gold pattern dance and Shadow events* Judge: For Preliminary through Bronze Solo Pattern Dance only events and all Shadow events: Non-qual or higher Dance Competition Judge* Bronze Test Judge or higher* For Pre-Silver and above Solo Pattern Dance only events: Non-qual or higher Dance Competition judge* Silver Test Judge or higher* For Juvenile and Intermediate Combined events: Non-qual or higher Dance Competition judge* Bronze Test Judge or higher* For Novice, Junior and Senior Combined events: Non-qual or higher Dance Competition judge* Silver Test Judge or higher* *Webinars will be available for training purposes. The judges webinar is mandatory for all officials who do not already hold a competition appointment. The tech panel webinar is mandatory for all qualified officials. 3

4 Officials Responsibilities Responsibilities for SD Technical Specialist Identify each element that is skated, regardless of the planned program sheet. Assign a level or no value depending if the requirements have been met or not. Identify falls Identify illegal elements Responsibilities for SD Controller/Referee Work with the chief referee on the solo dance portion of the schedule as well as judging assignments. Determine warm-up groups with accountant. Alert the monitor should more than 1 warmup group be necessary. For all combined dance events choose which pattern dance will be skated for the juvenile, intermediate and novice levels. Make sure the LOC has downloaded the correct music prior to the competition. Hold a pre-competition meeting with the panel to go over the rules for short dance and free dance. Assign the Technical Judge and review the rules for timing programs. Make sure the judges on the panel have the correct requirements and deductions sheets. During Pattern Dance events that allow Skater s Choice music, time the beats per minute and apply the deduction if the music does not fall within the allowable range. DURING THE SHORT DANCE AND FREE DANCE EVENTS: Together with the TS, identify the elements to make sure they meet all requirements, including timing the edge elements and stops. Take deductions with judges panel for choreographic violations, music violations and costume violations. If a majority of the panel including the TCR take the deduction it will be applied. Take deductions for timing violations, interruption and prop violations. Make sure to have two stopwatches on hand for short dance and free dance events one for the Technical Judge to time the duration of the program and the other to time the edge elements and stops as well as any interruptions. Responsibilities for Technical Judge: Award a GOE for each element skated. Give a score for each of the three component marks. Identify and take deductions for choreographic, music and costume violations. Time program time from when the skater starts to move to when they stop. Record program times and notify TCR of any violations at the end of the program. Responsibilities for Solo Dance Judge Award a GOE for each element that is skated. Give a score for each of the three component marks. Identify and take deductions for choreographic, music and costume violations. 4

5 Pattern Dance Rules General: Every Judge will mark the quality of execution of every Section of the Pattern Dance depending on the positive features of the execution and errors on the seven grades of execution scale: +3, +2, +1, Base Value, -1, -2, -3. Each + or - grade has its own + or - numerical value indicated in the SOV Table. This value is added to the Base Value of the Section or deducted from it. Marking: The Grade of Execution of a Sequence/Section is determined by selecting the grade which applies for the average value of the Characteristics of Grade of Execution. This grade is further adjusted, if necessary, according to the Adjustments to Grade of Execution. Marking Guide for Grade of Execution of Pattern Dance Sections Aspects Very Poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding Base Quality & correctness of edges, steps, & 40% or less clean edges, 50% clean edges, steps, & 60% clean edges, steps, & 75% clean edges, steps, & turns with no 80% clean edges, steps, & 90% clean edges, steps, & turns with 100% clean edges, steps, & turns turns for the whole of the pattern dance element steps & turns with many errors turns with 2 major errors turns with 1 major error major error turns with no major error no major error Depth of Edges Very flat Generally Some flats Shallow Good Deep Very Deep flat curves Correct Pattern 40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 90% 100% Adjustments to Grade of Execution of Pattern Dance Sections Sections/Sequences of Pattern Dance Not started on the prescribed beat: - For pattern dances skated when series music is required: Introductory Steps are not finished with (too short) or exceed (too long) the introductory phrasing of the particular tune - For pattern dances skated when music must be provided by the skater: first step of the dance not on the required beat of the measure Not holding edges/steps for the required number of beats - From one edge/step up to 10% of steps of the pattern dance element - For more than 10% and up to 25% of steps of the pattern dance element - For more than 25% of steps of the pattern dance element Loss of Balance Stumble 0 Fall -2 No higher than: Reduce for the first performed sequence/section 5

6 Who s Responsible for Deductions in Pattern Dance Description Penalty Who is responsible Costume/Prop violations rule per program Referee + Judges* Part of costume/decoration falls on the ice -1.0 per program Referee Fall -0.5 Juv & Int, Technical Panel** Prelim Pre-Silver -1.0 Nov, Silver Int l Late start rule 1322 for start between 1 and 30 seconds late -1.0 Referee Interruption in performing the program for every interruption An interruption is defined as the time elapsed between the moment a skater stops performing the program until the moment he resumes performing the program (Rule 1403) - For second interruption - For second interruption - For second interruption Interruption with allowance of up to 3 minutes to resume from point of interruption once per program Music requirements must be chosen in accordance with the type of the Pattern Dance. - Juvenile & Intermediate - Novice Tempo Sepcifications according to Rule 6031 Tempo: the tempo throughout the required sequences must be constant and in accordance with the required tempo of the pattern dance, plus or minus 2 beats per minute Program time violation as per the rule 6032 and the timing chart for skater s choice pattern dance music -0.5 deduction -1.0 deduction -1.5 deduction Referee*** If an interruption lasts more than 40 seconds, an acoustic signal is produced by the referee and the skater is withdrawn deduction Referee If skater does not resume after 3 minutes, skater is withdrawn Referee + Judges* 1.0 per program 2.0 per program -1.0 per program Referee For every 5 sec. lacking or in excess Referee - Juvenile & Intermediate - Novice *Referee + Judges: the deduction is applied according to the opinion of the majority of the panel which includes all the judges and the referee and no deduction in case of a 50:50 split vote. **Technical Panel: technical specialist identifies. CR authorizes or corrects and deducts. ***As the values of those deductions are not the standard ones provided by the rules, the Referee must give specific instructions and check correct input. 6

7 Short Dance Rules Short Dance - is a dance created by a Solo Dance skater to dance music with designated rhythm(s) and/or theme(s) selected by the Program Development and Dance Committees annually for the season. The dance must: a) Reflect the character of the selected dance rhythm(s) or theme(s), b) Be translated to the ice by demonstrating technical skill with steps and movements along with flow and the use of edges, c) Fit to the phrasing of the music. d) Skaters must skate primarily to the rhythmic beat. The dance will contain elements selected by the Program Development and Dance Committees each season. Elements should be integrated into the composition of the dance so the concept and choreography must produce the feeling of a unified dance. Any choreography appropriate to the music selection is permitted. The program must be developed through skating skills and quality rather than through non-skating actions such as sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect the character of the dance and underlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. In the interest of the public in the arena, programs should be choreographed to all sides of the arena and not only focused to Judge s side. After the clock is started with the first movement, the skater must not remain in one place for more than 10 seconds. During the program, either up to two full stops (duration must not exceed 5 seconds each) or up to one full stop (duration must not exceed 10 seconds) are permitted. Not Permitted In the Short Dance: Touching the ice with the hand(s) is not permitted. Kneeling or sliding on two knees, or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by the Technical Panel as a Fall. Music Rules for the Short Dance: The music for the Short Dance, including music for the specified Pattern Dance (if required) is to be provided by the skater. Vocal music is permitted. The music must be suitable for Ice Dance as a sport discipline and must have the following characteristics: 1 Only dance music with an audible rhythmic beat may be used. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning of the program. 2 The music must be selected in accordance with the designated rhythm(s) and/or theme(s). 3 The music must be selected in accordance with the specified tempo, when applicable. Short Dance music that does not adhere to these specifications will be penalized by deduction(s) where the panel will vote on if the deduction should be taken or not and if the majority of the panel votes in favor of the deduction, -2.0 points will be applied to the final score. 7

8 Rules For the Pattern of the Short Dance: The pattern must proceed in a generally constant direction and must not cross the Long Axis of the ice surface except once at each end of the rink (within no more than 20 meters of the barrier). Loops in either direction are permitted provided that they do not cross the Long Axis. However, for the season 2017/18 the following do NOT constitute violation of these provision: While performing the Midline, Diagonal, Circular or Serpentine Step Sequence At the entry or exit to the Step Sequence At the entry to Pattern Dance Element Performing a Circular Step Sequence in the clockwise direction To cross the long axis while skating steps #6 to #9 of Cha Cha Congelado. Choreographic Restrictions: The following would be considered a violation of the Choreographic Rules; Touching the ice with the hand on purpose (not the result a fall or stumble) Having more the permitted number of stops allowed in the short dance Any pattern violation as covered in the pattern of the short dance section, ie; crossing the midline, not skating in a general direction. Taking Deductions in the Short Dance: Choreographic, costume and Music deductions are taken by each judge in addition to the Controller/Referee. If a majority of the panel, including the CR, votes to take the deduction it will be applied to the overall segment score. If there is a choreographic restriction, costume or music violation is identified, the official will one of the following: If using the paper system, check the box at the bottom of the scoring sheet that corresponds to the deduction(s) identified by the judge. If using the mini system do the following: Push the deduction button Find the appropriate deduction on the screen and press that box The deduction to be applied with appear, press that number ie; -1 or -2 Confirm the deduction Exit Deduction screen If unfamiliar with the computer system please have the referee show you how to apply deductions prior to the event. 8

9 Free Dance Rules A) Free Dance is the skating by the skater of a creative dance program blending with dance steps and movements expressing the character/rhythms(s) of the dance music chosen by the skater. The Free Dance must contain combinations of new or known dance steps and movements including Required Elements composed into a well balanced, whole unit displaying excellent skating technique and the personal creativity of the skater in concept, arrangement, and expression. The program including Required Elements must be skated in time and phase with the music. The skater should skate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat, and not to the melody alone. The choreography should clearly reflect the dance character, accents and nuances of the chosen dance music, distinct changes of mood and pace with variations in speed and tempo. The program must utilize the whole ice surface. The Free Dance must not have the concept of a Singles or show program. B) The duration of the Free Dance is indicated under the required elements for each level in the charts published each year. C) The music for Free Dance may be vocal and must be suitable for Ice Dance as a sport discipline and must have the following characteristics: 1) The music must have an audible rhythmic beat and melody, or audible rhythmic beat alone, but not melody alone, and may be vocal. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning of the program. 2) The music must be suitable for the skater's skating skills and technical ability. 3) All music including classical music must be cut/edited, orchestrated or arranged in a way that it creates an interesting, colorful, entertaining dance program with different dance moods or a building effect. Free Dance music that does not adhere to these requirements will be penalized by a deduction. Note: A program that displays a change in tempo and a well-balanced use of melody, rhythmic beat and musical accents and not melody alone is considered to be of a higher quality because it shows a greater variety of dancing skills. The skater should skate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat and not to the melody alone. Skating out of time or out of phase with the music must be penalized. The music must be suitable for the skater s skating skills. D) All steps and turns are permitted. Deep edges and intricate footwork displaying skating skill, difficulty, variety and originality that constitute the distinct technical content of the dance must be included in the program and performed by the skater. In the interest of the public in the arena, programs should be choreographed to all sides of the arena and not only focused to Judges side. E) All elements and movements are permitted provided that they are appropriate to the character of the music and to the required elements for each level. 9

10 F) After the clock is started with the first movement, the skater must not remain in one place for more than 10 seconds. G) The program must be developed through skating quality rather than through non-skating actions such as sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps, which should be used only to reflect the character of the dance and underlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. Not Permitted In the Free Dance: Touching the ice with the hand(s) is not permitted. Kneeling or sliding on two knees, or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by the Technical Panel as a Fall. Choreographic Restrictions: The following would be considered a violation of the Choreographic Rules; Touching the ice with the hand on purpose (not the result a fall or stumble) Stops of more than 6 seconds, free dance only. Taking Deductions in the Free Dance: Choreographic, costume and Music deductions are taken by each judge in addition to the Controller/Referee. If a majority of the panel, including the CR, votes to take the deduction it will be applied to the overall segment score. If there is a choreographic restriction, costume or music violation is identified, the official will one of the following: If using the paper system, check the box at the bottom of the scoring sheet that corresponds to the deduction(s) identified by the judge. If using the mini system do the following: Push the deduction button Find the appropriate deduction on the screen and press that box The deduction to be applied with appear, press that number ie; -1 or -2 Confirm the deduction Exit Deduction screen If unfamiliar with the computer system please have the referee show you how to apply deductions prior to the event. 10

11 Clothing for all Solo Dance Events Clothing of the Competitors must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition not garish or theatrical in design. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen. Men must wear full length trousers and must not wear tights. Ladies must wear a skirt and the clothing must not give the effect of excessive nudity inappropriate for the discipline. To evaluate this criteria, Judges will consider the surface of the body (front, back and sides) comprised between the top of the bust line (breast line/bra line) of the dress (as the high horizontal line) and the hipline of the dress (as the low horizontal line). Arms are excluded from this surface. This surface must be covered at least 50%, regardless the distribution of the cover between front, back or sides, and high or low. Accessories and props are not permitted. Clothing that does not adhere to these guidelines will be penalized by a deduction The decorations on costumes must be non-detachable. Part of the costume or decoration falling on the ice will be penalized by a deduction taken by the CR. 11

12 Marking Guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements in Short Dance & Free Dance Pattern Dance Elements Base Quality & correctness of edges, steps, & 40% or less clean edges, steps & 50% clean edges, steps, & turns with 2 60% clean edges, steps, & turns with 1 75% clean edges, steps, & turns with 80% clean edges, steps, & turns with no 90% clean edges, steps, & turns with 100% clean edges, steps, & turns turns for the whole of the pattern dance element turns with many errors major errors major error no major error major error no major error Depth of Edges Very flat Generally flat Some flats Shallow Good curves Deep Very Deep Correct Pattern 40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 90% 100% Edge Elements Entry/Exit Shaky Fumbling Hesitant Sure/solid Smooth Flowing Seamless Stability Lose balance Unstable Variable Stable Sure Confident Relaxed Solo Twizzles Entry/Exit Awkard/ off balance Hesitant/ lacks control Abrupt Sure/stable Sure and smooth With ease Seamless Twizzles Connecting steps Unstable, struggling Completely uncontrolled Step Sequences Edges/Sureness Very flat & shaky Speed & Glide Struggling, labored, forced Unstable, 3-4 tws scraped Some lack of control & wide stepping Generally flat & hesitant Deteriorates or limited Footwork/Turns On two feet or toe pushing or jumped, awkward Wide stepping or skidded Choreographic Spin & Dance Stop Phrasing and/or rhythm Character Not on phrase; does not fit reflects beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music No relation to choreography Not on phrase; does not fit reflects beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music No relation to character of choreography Variable stability, 1-2 tws scraped Labored/ variable Some flats & variable stability Inconsistent/ variable Variable or forced Not on phrase; partly reflects beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music No relation to character of choreography Continues, stable Continues, smooth Continues, flowing Sure/clean Smooth/neat Very good & stylish Shallow but stable Some speed & some flow Generally correct Fits the phrase; generally reflects beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music Appropriate to character of choreography Good curves, secure Good speed with variable flow Clean Fits the phrase; reflects beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music Appropriate to character of choreography Strong, confident Considerable speed & constant flow Clean and neat Fits the phrase; fully fits beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music Completely in character of choreography Originality Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Original Original, innovative, creative Execution Awkward, uncontrolled Shaky, unstable Errors Many 1 major/ several minor Seamless, flawless Clever & exquisite Deep & quiet, bold Considerable speed achieved effortlessly & fluidly Clean & effortless Fits the phrase; fully fits beat, tempo, structure and emphasis in the music Completely in character of choreography Original, innovative, creative, memorable Effortless Labored, Controlled, Smooth, sure Fluid, hesitant stable confident 1 minor None None None None 12

13 Marking Guide for Adjustments to Grade of Execution in Short Dance & Free Dance Adjustments to Grade of Execution Pattern Dance Elements: Adjustments No higher than: Reduce Increase Not started on the prescribed beat (for each pattern dance element) Not holding edges/steps for required number of beats - From one edge/step up to 10% of steps in pattern dance element +1 - For more than 10% and up to 25% of steps of the pattern dance element 0 - For more than 25% of steps of the pattern dance element -1 Pattern dance element missed through interruption of up to ¼ element -1 Pattern dance element does not reflect the character of the rhythm -1 Pattern dance element is performed in the character of the rhythm +1 Adjustments applicable to all required elements (except pattern dance elements) No higher Reduce Increase than: Poses or moves awkward or not aesthetically pleasing Element does not fit or is not skated to the rhythm pattern/phrasing of the music -1 Body lines and poses beautiful and aesthetically pleasing Entry or exit is unexpected/creative Element is creative and enhances the choreography/character of chosen dance Element fits and is skated to the phrasing/rhythm pattern of the music or reflects beat, tempo, nuances of music, structure, emphasis in the music Speed across the ice maintained or accelerated during element Edge Elements: Adjustments No higher than: Element does not reflect the character of the chosen music/rhythm -1 Solo Twizzles: Adjustments No higher than: Execution of twizzles incorrect: (linked 3-turns, pirouettes, scraped, skidded, etc.) - One twizzle incorrect 0 - Two twizzles incorrect -1 Exit of first two twizzles with smooth and running edge Step Sequences: Adjustments No higher than: Element does not reflect the character of the chosen music/rhythm -1 Pattern/placement incorrect or incomplete/not recognizeable Reduce Reduce Reduce Inclusion of a not permitted element (per each) 2 grades Lack of flow (movement across the ice) -1 Second step sequence (free dance) performed at an obviously different skating tempo than the first step sequence Creative use of variety of steps/movements Loss of Balance, Stumbles and Falls Loss of balance Stumble 0 Fall -2 No higher than: Reduce Increase Increase Increase Increase 13

14 Who s Responsible for Deductions in Short Dance & Free Dance Description Penalty Who is responsible Program time violation For every 5 sec. lacking or in excess Referee - Juvenile, Intermediate Novice, Junior & Senior -1.0 Illegal Elements/Movement -2.0 per violation Technical Panel** Element value?? Costume/Prop violations rule per program Referee + Judges* Part of costume/decoration falls on the ice -1.0 per program Referee Fall Technical Panel** - Kneeling or sliding on two knees or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered a fall - A fall is defined by a loss of control by a skater with the result that the majority of his/her own body weight is on the ice supported by any other part of the body other than the blades (e.g. hand(s), knee(s), buttock(s) or any part of the arm. - Juvenile, Intermediate Novice, Junior, Senior -1.0 Late start rule 1322 for start between 1 and 30 seconds late -1.0 Referee Interruption in performing the program for every interruption An interruption is defined as the time elapsed between the moment a skater stops performing the program until the moment he resumes performing the program (Rule 1403) Junior and Senior Short Dance and Free Dance Events - For second interruption - For second interruption - For second interruption Juvenile, Intermediate & Novice Free Dance Events - For second interruption - For second interruption - For second interruption Interruption with allowance of up to 3 minutes to resume from point of interruption once per program - Junior and Senior Short Dance and Free Dance Events - Juvenile, Intermediate & Novice Free Dance Events -1.0 deduction -2.0 deduction -3.0 deduction -0.5 deduction -1.0 deduction -1.5 deduction -3.0 deduction -1.5 deduction Referee If an interruption lasts more than 40 seconds, an acoustic signal is produced by the referee and the skater is withdrawn. Referee If skater does not resume after 3 minutes, skater is withdrawn Violation of choreographic restrictions -1.0 per program Referee + Judges** - Short Dance pattern, stops & touching the ice with hands - Free Dance stops, touching the ice with hands Extra Element for each extra element 1.0 per element Controller/Referee Music requirements short dance per rule 6090 and free dance per rule Juvenile & Intermediate - Novice. Junior & Senior -1.0 per program -2.0 per program Referee + Judges** Tempo Sepcifications Short Dance per rule per program Referee *Referee + Judges: the deduction is applied according to the opinion of the majority of the panel which includes all the judges and the referee and no deduction in case of a 50:50 split vote. **Technical Panel: technical specialist identifies. CR authorizes or corrects and deducts. 14

15 Components Skating Skills/Execution 50% Defined by overall cleanness and sureness, edge control and flow over the ice surface demonstrated by a command of the skating vocabulary (edges, steps, turns, etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate and vary speed. Use of deep edges, steps and turns Balance, rhythmic knee action and precision of foot placement Flow and glide Varied use of power, speed and acceleration. Speed is maintained in and out of elements Use of multi directional skating Use of one-foot skating Performance/Carriage - 20% Involvement of the skater/pair physically, emotionally and intellectually as they deliver the intent of the music and composition. Physical, emotional and intellectual involvement and projection Carriage and clarity of movement Variety and contrast of movements and energy Individuality and personality Interpretation/Timing 30% The personal, creative and genuine translation of the rhythm, character and content of the music to movement on ice. Movement and steps in time to the music (timing) Expression of the music s character/feeling and rhythm Use of finesse to reflect the details and nuances of the music Components Marking After completion of a program, each Judge marks the Program Components on a scale from 0.25 to 10 with increments of Points given by the Judges correspond to the following degrees of the Program Components: less than 1 extremely poor, 1 - very poor 2 - poor 3 - weak 4 - fair 5 - average 6 - above average 15

16 7 - good 8 - very good outstanding. Increments are used for evaluation of performances containing some features of one degree and some of the next degree. Notes: Under Interpretation of the Music/Timing, the characteristic timing means: - skating primarily to rhythmic beat, - program well synchronized with musical phrasing, If a Fall or Interruption affects the rest of the program or part of the program, certain characteristics of one or several Program Components may be impacted. With a fall or significant mistake it is not acceptable that any Component awarded be 10.00, Adjustments to Program Components Under Skating Skills: Loss of Balance or Stumble outside of Required Elements: by one skater per each occurrence by both partners in shadow dance per each occurrence Under Interpretation of the Music/Timing The music does not have an uplifting effect (Free Dance): to A Component Marking Chart follows on the next page. 16

17 Components Marking Chart Skating Skills/Execution 50% Defined by overall cleanliness and sureness, edge control and flow over the ice surface demonstrated by a command of the skating vocabulary (edges, steps, turns, etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate and vary speed. Use of deep edges, steps & turns Balance, rhythmic knee action and precision of foot placement Flow & Glide Varied use of power, speed & acceleration. Speed maintained in & out of elements Performance/Carriage 20% Involvement of the skater physically, emotionally and intellectually as they deliver the intent of the music and composition. Physical, emotional & intellectual involvement and projection Carriage & clarity of movement Variety & contrast of movements and energy Individuality & personality Use of multi directional skating Use of one-foot skating Outstanding 10 Diamond Outstanding 9 Very Good 8 Golden Good 7 Above Average Green Average 5 Fair 4 Orange Weak 3 Poor 2 Red Very Poor 1 Extremely Poor 0 Interpretation/Timing 30% The personal, creative and genuine translation of the rhythm, character and content of the music to movement on ice. Movement and steps in time to the music (timing) Expression of the music s character/feeling Use of finesse to reflect the details and nuances of the music 17

18 Using Paper System Each judge should have the skater s planned program sheet with their elements listed. The judge will assign a GOE to each element as they are performed. If the technical panel calls an element that is different that what is listed on the planned program sheet, they CR will alert the panel of the changes so they can make sure they are giving the correct GOE to each called element. The judge will then give a component score for the three components. If there is a violation the judge feels should receive a deduction, they can vote at the bottom of the scoring sheet. This would include choreographic deductions, music violations or costume violations. These votes will be tallied by accounting and if the majority of the panel, including the CR, the deduction will be taken. The scoring sheet will be collected after each skater and delivered to accounting. 18