REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be granted except if the referee and/or Competition Committee eliminate an event. This includes medical reasons.

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1 DEBORAH BURGOYNE NORTH AMERICAN INVITATIONAL (20 TH ANNIVERSARY) Wyandotte Figure Skating Club SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TH & 18 TH, 2018 US Figure Skating Sanction #26245 Skate Canada Sanction # The Deborah Burgoyne North American Invitational 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: Skaters must be amateur registered members of U.S. Figure Skating and shall compete at their test level as of January 20, 2018 or one level above, but not both. Skaters must not compete below their test level. At the referee s discretion, men and women may be combined into a single event, and events may be divided or combined by age group, or canceled. Events are governed by the rules of that event as set forth by U.S. Figure Skating including changes from 2017 Governing Council. ENTRIES: Online Registration at is preferred. Checks and voucher still need to be printed and mailed. All entries must be postmarked no later than January 20, Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Competition Committee and will require a $25.00 late entry fee. Any change to skating level or event after the deadline is subject to a $15.00 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 and at wyandottefsc.net REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be granted except if the referee and/or Competition Committee eliminate an event. This includes medical reasons. AGE CATEGORIES: The following age categories apply to all events: Young Adult: 18 to 20 years Class I: 21 to 35 years Class II: 36 to 45 years Class III: 46 to 55 years Class IV: 56 to 65 years Class V: 66 years and over

2 FACILITIES: All events will be held at the Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center, rd Street, Wyandotte, Michigan. Wyandotte is located 20 miles southwest of Detroit, with the closest airport being Detroit Metro. The ice surface measures 85 wide by 185 long, with rounded corners and a hockey barrier. Dressing Rooms will be available. 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. CDs must contain one 1 (one) track readable on a standard CD player. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Wyandotte FSC cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CDs for practice and competition. LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, (Wyandotte Figure Skating Club), and (Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center) accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. JUDGING SYSTEM: IJS will be used for the Free Skating events at the Silver through Masters levels for SINGLES FREESKATING EVENTS ONLY and the 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for ALL other events. 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 February 1, REGISTRATION: Registration will be open one hour before the first event and run through the last event of the day. The registration table will be located in Small Warming Room (inside the arena, next to the concession stand). Competitors must check in at least 1 hour before their event. PRACTICE ICE: You will be notified of practice schedules and tentative competition schedule as soon as it is provided by the referee. It will be posted on No music will be played on practice ice. SCRATCHES: If you become unable to compete, please be courteous to your fellow competitors and organizing committee by contacting wyandotteskater@msn.com as soon as possible. No refunds will be issued for scratched events. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to 1 st through 4 th places. the time of the award ceremonies. Check the awards schedule for OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained in the Registration Room (located inside the arena.) 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 one hour prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition.

3 INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance 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. 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. 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 compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact Mary Moss at wyandotteskater@msn.com or Julie O Connor at julie.oconnor@gmail.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hampton Inn and Suites Holiday Inn Prechter Blvd Northline Road Southgate, MI Southgate, MI Comfort Suites LaQuinta Inn Northline Road Reeck Road Southgate, MI Southgate, MI

4 SINGLES FREE SKATING: The following events will be skated on full ice, to music of the skater s choice. Vocal music is permitted for all events as per Rule Skaters may compete at or one level higher than their current US Figure Skating freeskate test level. Well-Balanced Program rules apply for all free skating events. Please refer to Well-Balanced Program requirements and links from the US Figure Skating website: and to the most current US Figure Skating rulebook. References to specific test requirements and well-balanced program descriptions from the current rulebook are stated below. Age groups may be combined at the discretion of the referee and consultation with skaters depending on number of entries. Masters Junior/Senior (IJS): Rule 4510 Time 3:40 max. Masters Int./Novice (IJS): Rule 4540 Time 3:10 max. Adult Gold (IJS): Rule 4570 Time 2:40 max. Adult Silver (IJS): Rule 4580 Time 2:10 max. PAIRS FREE SKATING: Well-Balanced Program rules apply for all free skating events. Please refer to Well-Balanced Program requirements linked from the Adult Skating page of the US Figure Skating website: and to the most current US Figure Skating rulebook. References to specific test requirements and well-balanced program descriptions from the current rulebook are stated below. Events may be combined at the discretion of the referee and consultation with skaters depending on number of entries. Masters Pairs: Rule 5520 Time 3:40 max. Adult Gold Pairs: Rule 5530 Time 3:40 max. Adult Silver Pairs: Rule 5540 Time 2:40 max. Adult Bronze Pairs: Rule 5550 Time 2:10 max. Centennial Pairs: Rule 5560 Time 3:10 max. Showcase Events: DRAMATIC, LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, AND DUET EVENTS: All Showcase events shall be conducted according to the current National Showcase guidelines. These can be found at ww.usfigureskating.org, under Programs on the National Showcase page. Dramatic Skate, Light Entertainment Skate, and Duet events are separate events, and a skater may enter any or all of these events. Format: Dramatic Skate: Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. Light Entertainment Skate: Showcase program that should express a carefree concept or storyline designed to uplift and entertain the audience through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions. Props and Scenery are permitted. Please refer to the National Showcase guidelines for specifics on props, scenery, and costumes. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore, jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow, and confidence. The 6.0 judging system will be used. One mark will be awarded by each judge for each performance. No technical skating mark will be awarded.

5 Event Must meet requirements for* Must not have passed Age Time Adult Beginner Adult Bronze Free Skating Test, any Bronze Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max Adult Bronze Adult Bronze Free Skate or Pairs Events or have passed the complete Pre-Bronze Dance Test Any Pre-Silver Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max Adult Silver Adult Gold Masters Adult Silver Free Skate Pairs Events or have passed one Pre-Silver Dance Test Adult Gold Free Skate or any Masters Pairs event or have passed one Pre- Gold Dance Test At least the Masters Intermediate or any Masters Pairs Event or have passed the complete Pre-Gold Dance Test Any Pre-Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max Complete Pre- Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max 21 and older 1:40 max EVENT: Showcase Events Interpretative Events Extemporaneous Improvisation: Format: Interpretive is a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to music supplied by the competition committee / LOC. Programs should incorporate various elements of expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the skater s interpretation of the music, rather than technical elements. The music will be played during a 30-minute off-ice session and twice during an on-ice warm-up prior to the performance. o The room will be attended only by the adult monitor assigned to play the music and the competing skaters in that group. Skaters after the warm up will go back to a room, with no music being played. Skaters will be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes. All competitors in an event will interpret the same music. Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music, and be taken to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be prepositioned on the performance surface. Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at under Programs on the National Showcase page. Masters - Skaters must meet the requirements of the Adult Gold Free skate or any Masters Pairs event or have passed one Pre-Gold Dance Test. Adult - Skaters must meet the requirements of the Adult Bronze free skating or Pairs event, or the complete Pre-Bronze dance test. Skaters may not exceed the Adult Gold Free skate or any Masters Pairs event, or any Pre-Gold Dance test.

6 Adult Competition Series: This competition is participating in the inaugural season of the Adult Competition Series. The Adult Competition Series was developed to provide a series of events for Adult 1 through Adult Bronze levels. Skaters will accumulate points based upon placement in the Free Skate and Compulsory Moves events. Skaters must compete in both the compulsory moves and the free skate event in at least two participating competitions during the Series season with one of the competitions being the Nonqualifying competition associated to the Adult Sectional Championships in their home section; however only the skater s best three point finishes (calculated by adding the points from the compulsory moves event and the free skate event together and in case there are multiple events with the same point total, the events with the better tie-breaker results will be counted) will be used towards their total point accumulation to determine the final Adult Competition Series winners in each section. Skaters must be registered ($20 fee) with USFSA for the Adult Competition Series before participating at DBNAI to have their points earned collected. Please review the Adult Competition Series Handbook for the complete list of rules and to register for the series at

7 ADULT COMPETITION SERIES/COMPULSORY MOVES EVENTS Compulsory moves will be awarded one mark. The mark shall be for the technical score. General event parameters: The skating order of the elements is optional. Element may only be attempted once To be skated in program format with limited connecting steps To be skated on ½ ice A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element MISSING, REPEATED or FROM A HIGHER LEVEL Level Time Elements Forward Marching Adult 1 1:30 MAX Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Adult 2 1:30 MAX Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Adult 3 1:30 MAX Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 4 1:30 MAX Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Hockey stop, both directions Backward one-foot glides, right and left Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 5 1:30 MAX Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin (min 2 revs) Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Adult 6 1:30 MAX Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot) Bunny hop or mazurka Adult 1:30 MAX Forward beginning one-foot spin from backward crossovers (min 2 revs) Beginner Forward moving inside open Mohawk (right and left) heel to instep Alternating right and left forward outside edges across the width of the ice Alternating right and left forward inside edges across the width of the ice Backward moving outside 3-turn right and left Waltz Jump Adult High 1:30 MAX ½ Flip Beginner Alternating right and left backward outside edges across the width of the ice Alternating right and left backward inside edges across the width of the ice Backward moving inside 3-turn right and left Adult Pre- Bronze 1:30 MAX Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise Jump combination or sequence consisting of only ½ revolution jumps (half loop is considered a full revolution jump) maximum of 2 jumps in combination and 3 jumps in a sequence Forward upright spin (Min. 3 revolutions) Forward spiral (any edge) Single Salchow Adult 1:30 MAX Waltz jump toe loop combination jump Bronze Backward Upright Spin entry optional (Min. 3 revolutions) Spiral sequence (Min. 2 spirals)

8 ADULT COMPETITION SERIES/SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS Program/Free Skate events will be awarded two marks. The first mark shall be for the technical score. The second mark shall be for program components. General event parameters: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. The minimum number of required spin revolutions is indicated in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Vocal music is allowed To be skated on full ice For Adult 1-6, the skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements from previous (lower) levels. Level Time Elements Forward Marching Adult 1 Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Adult 2 Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Adult 3 Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 4 Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward one-foot glides, right and left Hockey stop, both directions Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Adult 5 Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Adult 6 Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot)

9 ADULT COMPETITON SERIES/SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS Adult Beginner 1:40 Maximum Adult High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Adult Pre- Bronze 1:40 Maximum Adult Bronze 1:50 maximum Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Max. 4 jump elements Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, or ballet Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same jump Max 4 jump elements: Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet, stag, split, waltz, ½ flip Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps Max. 2 of any same type jump. Max 4 Jump Elements: Jump combinations and sequences are optional, but no more than 2 combinations or sequences may be included 1 jump combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps. Each jump may be repeated only once and only as part of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) Only single and halfrevolution jumps are allowed No single Lutz, single Axel or double jumps are allowed Max 4 Jump Elements: Max 2 combinations or sequences; 1 combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) All single jumps are permitted (except single Axel) No single Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted Max. 2 spins Two forward upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Max 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Max 2 Spins: Min 3 revs Spins with a flying entry are not permitted Max 2 Spins: Spins must be of different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Min 3 revs total if no change of foot Min 3 revs each foot if change of foot Min 2 revs in each position No flying spins are permitted Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Connecting steps throughout the program are required Max 1 Sequence: Choreographic step sequence Must use at least ½ ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 1 Badge Test Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 1 Badge Test Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Bronze Free Skate

10 DEBORAH BURGOYNE NORTH AMERICAN INVITATIONAL WYANDOTTE FSC FEBRUARY 17 & 18, TH ANNIVERSARY Name: U.S. Figure Skating # Date of Birth: Sex: Address: Cell phone: Highest MITF test: Highest dance test: Home figure skating club: Coach name: Coach Highest free skate test: Highest pairs test: Coach U.S. Figure Skating# Coach cell phone: IJS EVENTS $ per competitor (first singles event $45.00 per competitor (each additional 6.0 event) 6.0 EVENTS $90.00 for each PAIR TEAM $90.00 per competitor (first singles event) $45.00 per competitor (each additional event) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ The completed entry form, with fees, must be postmarked no later than January 20, Make check or money order payable to Wyandotte Figure Skating Club and mail to: 2018 DBNAI, Attention Julie O Connor, 885 Aylesbury Ct. Canton, MI ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE UNLESS AN EVENT IS CANCELLED. Certification of Competitor: The Competitor is eligible to enter the events checked. It is agreed that the competitor and family holds the Wyandotte Figure Skating Club and Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center harmless from any and all liability either during practice or the competition, and from any and all liability for damages to or loss of property. Instructor/coach has verified that the skater/team is entered in the correct level. The Program Director/Club Officer has verified that the skater/team is in good standing. Competitor Signature Date Instructor/Coach Signature Date

11 Please mark an X in the box next to events you are entering. SINGLES FREE SKATING X Adult Competition Series SHOWCASE X Masters Jr/Sr. (IJS) COMP. MOVES X Masters Dramatic Masters Int./Nov.(IJS) Adult 1 Gold Dramatic Gold (IJS) Adult 2 Sliver Dramatic Silver (IJS) Adult 3 Bronze Dramatic Adult 4 Beginner Dramatic Adult 5 Adult 6 Masters Light Entertainment Adult Beginner Gold Light Entertainment Adult High Beg. Silver Light Entertainment PAIRS X Adult Pre-Bronze Bronze Light Entertainment Masters Adult Bronze Beginner Light Entertainment Gold Silver FREE SKATING X INTERPRETIVE/EXTERPORANEOUS X Bronze Adult 1 Masters Centennial Adult 2 Adult Adult 3 Adult 4 Adult 5 Adult 6 Adult Beginner Adult High Beg. Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze