Albert Viviani Memorial Competition Wyandotte Figure Skating Club September 8 & 9, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday)

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1 Albert Viviani Memrial Cmpetitin Wyandtte Figure Skating Club September 8 & 9, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) The Albert Viviani Memrial Cmpetitin will be cnducted in accrdance with the rules and regulatins f U.S. Figure Skating, as set frth in the current rulebk, as well as any pertinent updates which have been psted n the U.S. Figure Skating website. This cmpetitin is pen t all eligible, restricted, reinstated r readmitted persns as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member f a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a cllegiate club r an individual member in accrdance with the current rulebk. Please refer t the current rulebk fr nn-u.s. Citizens. ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: Skaters must be amateur registered members f U.S. Figure Skating and shall cmpete at their test level as f August 8, 2018 r ne level abve, but nt bth. Skaters must nt cmpete belw their test level. All events are gverned by the rules f that event as set frth by U.S. Figure Skating including changes frm 2018 Gverning Cuncil. Test level: Cmpetitin level is the highest test passed as f the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate ne level abve that fr which they qualify, but they may nt skate dwn in any event. Skaters wh placed in the tp fur in a final rund f their last qualifying cmpetitin in their divisins must mve up ne level, except fr nvice and higher. Age restrictins/requirements: Skaters entering juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram) must be under 13 years f age at the clse f entries. Skaters entering pen juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram), must be at least 13 years f age at the clse f entries. Skaters entering beginner preliminary events will be divided as clsely as pssible by age shuld the number f entries warrant mre than ne grup. ENTRIES: Online Registratin at is preferred. Checks and vucher still need t be printed and mailed. All entries must be pstmarked n later than August 8, If the entries warrant it, bys may be gruped with girls fr the fllwing events: Cmpulsry Mves; Beginner thrugh Preliminary, and all levels f Artistic Shwcase. Late entries will be accepted at the discretin f the Cmpetitin Cmmittee and will require a $25.00 late entry fee. Any change t skating level r event after the deadline is subject t a $15.00 administratin fee. A $35.00 service fee will be assessed fr returned/nsf checks. If these fees apply they must be paid befre the skater cmpetes. Schedules will be psted n sk8stuff.cm. REFUND POLICY: N refunds will be granted except if the referee and/r Cmpetitin Cmmittee eliminate an event. This includes medical reasns. Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

2 FACILITIES: All events will be held at the Benjamin F. Yack Recreatin Center, rd Street, Wyandtte, Michigan. Wyandtte is lcated 20 miles suthwest f Detrit, with the clsest airprt being Detrit Metr. The ice surface measures 85 wide by 185 lng, with runded crners and a hckey barrier. Dressing Rms will be available. MUSIC: The fficial cmpetitin music must be turned in at the registratin table at the time f check-in. A duplicate CD shuld be readily available. CDs must cntain ne 1 (ne) track readable n a standard CD player. Music may be picked up at the registratin table fllwing each event. Every reasnable care will be taken, but the Wyandtte FSC cannt be respnsible fr CDs left at the end f the cmpetitin. Please have separate CDs fr practice and cmpetitin. LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, (Wyandtte Figure Skating Club), and (Benjamin F. Yack Recreatin Center) accept n respnsibility fr injury r damage sustained by any participant in this cmpetitin. This is in accrdance with Rule 1600 f the fficial U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. JUDGING SYSTEM: The Internatinal Judging System (IJS) will be used fr the fllwing events: - Well Balanced Prgram free skate events, pre - juvenile senir - Shrt prgram events, pen juvenile senir All cmpetitrs skating in these events need t submit the planned prgram cntent frm nline. This frm is fund in the Member s Only sectin at The deadline t submit the frm is August 31, The 6.0 Majrity Judging System will be used fr: -Excel Cmpulsry and Well Balanced Levels Cmpulsry -Excel Free Skate Excel Beginner - Senir - All Shwcase, individual and interpretive REGISTRATION: Registratin will be pen ne hur befre the first event and run thrugh the last event f the day. The registratin table will be lcated in Warming Rm (lcated next t Cncessin). Cmpetitrs must check in at least 1 hur befre their event. PRACTICE ICE: Yu will be ntified f practice schedules and tentative cmpetitin schedule as sn as it is prvided by the referee. It will be psted n N prgram music will be played n practice ice. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: T thank skaters fr participating in ur cmpetitin, we are giving a prfessinal 5 x 7 pht t each skater fr ne event. Prfessinal vides f each flight may be purchased frm Ledin Vide fr a nminal fee. Except fr fficial videgraphers, nly battery perated, hand-held cameras will be allwed and videing is nt permitted at rink side. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded t 1 st thrugh 8 th places. the time f the award ceremnies. Check the awards schedule fr Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

3 OFFICIAL NOTICES: An fficial bulletin bard will be maintained in the Registratin Rm (lcated near the cncessin area). It is the respnsibility f each cmpetitr, parent and cach t check the bulletin bard frequently fr any schedule changes and/r additinal infrmatin. Skaters are requested t arrive ne hur prir t the scheduled time f their event. A tentative schedule f events will be psted prir t the cmpetitin. INFMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Cach Cmpliance In rder t be granted access t wrk within U.S. Figure Skating sanctined activities, each cach must cmplete the fllwing requirements n an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member f U.S. Figure Skating - either thrugh a member club r as an individual member; B. Must cmplete the cach registratin prcess thrugh the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit prper payment fr the annual registratin fee f $30 and, if 18 years f age r lder, successfully pass the backgrund screen. C. Must cmplete the apprpriate CER curses (A, B, C r D) depending n the highest level f students being cached as f July 1. See rule MR D. Must submit prf f current general liability insurance with limits f $1 millin per ccurrence/$5 millin aggregate. E. Must have cmpleted all SafeSprt testing requirements. Fr Basic Skills ONLY caches - Any persn, 18 and lder, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Prgram must have successfully passed the annual backgrund screen and be registered as a Basic Skills instructr member. The lcal rganizing cmmittee/club will have a list f cmpliant caches wh are cleared fr a credential at the cmpetitin. Caches will need t check in at the event registratin desk and shw a gvernment issued pht I.D. t receive a credential. If a cach cannt prvide a pht I.D. and is nt n the list r cannt prduce the necessary dcuments, he r she will nt be allwed a credential n exceptins. We strngly urge all caches t have their cards with them. Nn-credentialed caches will nt be permitted in the designated caching area at rink side during events including practice sessins. Caching at U.S. Figure Skating events withut cmpliance is an ethics vilatin which is reprted t U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. Fr mre infrmatin regarding Cach Cmpliance, please refer t: CONTACT INFO: If yu have questins, please cntact Mary Mss at wyandtteskater@msn.cm r Julie O Cnnr at julie.cnnr@gmail.cm Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

4 ADDITIONAL INFMATION: Hamptn Inn and Suites Hliday Inn Prechter Blvd Nrthline Rad Suthgate, MI Suthgate, MI Cmfrt Suites LaQuinta Inn Nrthline Rad Reeck Rad Suthgate, MI Suthgate, MI Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

5 Name: Date f Birth: Address: ALBERT VIVIANI MEMIAL COMPETITION WYANDOTTE FSC SEPTEMBER 8 & 9, 2018 U.S. Figure Skating# Sex: Cell phne: Name f parent r guardian: Highest MITF test: Highest free skate test: Highest dance Highest pairs test: test: Hme figure skating club: Cach name: Cach U.S. Figure Skating#/Skate Canada # Cach Cach cell phne: 6.0 Events IJS Events $90.00 per cmpetitr (first singles event) $ per cmpetitr (first singles event) $45.00 per cmpetitr (each additinal event) $50.00 per cmpetitr (each additinal event) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ MADE PAYABLE IN US FUNDS The cmpleted entry frm, with fees, must be pstmarked n later than August 8, Make check r mney rder payable t Wyandtte Figure Skating Club and mail t: 2018 Albert Viviani Memrial Cmpetitin, ATTN: Julie O Cnnr, 885 Aylesbury Ct, Cantn, MI ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE UNLESS AN EVENT IS CANCELED. Certificatin f Cmpetitr: The Cmpetitr is eligible t enter the events checked. It is agreed that the cmpetitr and family hlds the Wyandtte Figure Skating Club and Benjamin F. Yack Recreatin Center harmless frm any and all liability either during practice r the cmpetitin, and frm any and all liability fr damages t r lss f prperty. Instructr/cach has verified that the skater/team is entered in the crrect level. The Prgram Directr/Club Officer has verified that the skater/team is in gd standing. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Cmpetitr Signature Date Instructr/Cach Signature Date Prgram Directr/Club Officer Date Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

6 Please mark an X in the bx next t events yu are entering. Excel Free x Excel Free Skate X Well Balanced Prgram Events X Skate Events Events Excel Beginner Excel Pre-Preliminary N Test Free Skate Excel High Excel Preliminary Pre-Preliminary Beginner Free Skate Excel Preliminary Plus Preliminary Excel Pre-Juvenile Excel Pre-Juvenile Plus Excel Juvenile Excel Juvenile Plus Excel Intermediate Excel Nvice Excel Junir Excel Senir Pre-Juvenile (IJS) Open Juvenile (IJS) Juvenile (IJS) Intermediate (IJS) Nvice (IJS) Junir (IJS) Senir (IJS) Shrt Prgram Juvenile (IJS) Open Juvenile (IJS) Intermediate (IJS) Nvice (IJS) Junir (IJS) Senir (IJS) X Sl Shwcase X Interpretive X Excel Cmpulsry Beginner Beginner High Beginner Excel Beginner High Beginner Pre-Preliminary - Preliminary Excel High Beginner Preliminary Open Juvenile - Juvenile Excel Pre- Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Intermediate - Nvice Excel Preliminary Juvenile Intermediate Junir and Senir Teen and Yung Adult Well Balanced Levels Cmpulsry X X Nvice Junir N Test Pre-Preliminary Senir Preliminary Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

7 U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitins U.S. Figure Skating Nn-qualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: Singles Well-Balanced Prgram Free Skate General event parameters: 1. Skaters may nt enter bth a Well-Balanced Free Skate and a Excel Skate event at the same cmpetitin. 2. Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted 3. Level determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may skate ne level higher than their last test passed. 4. IJS will be used fr Juvenile Senir. 5. Juvenile skaters (IJS) must be under 14 years f age. Open Juvenile (6.)) skaters must be 13 years f age r lder. Bth prgrams will fllw the belw prgram requirements fr Juvenile. 6. All relevant and apprpriate IJS rules will be used. Caches and athletes are expected t be aware f these rules by reading the dcuments n under Technical Infrmatin JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence All single jumps allwed except fr the Spins may change Step Sequence single Axel feet and/r Must use ne-half the ice N single Axels, duble, triple r psitin surface quadruple jumps allwed Spins may start Mves in the field and NO TEST Number f single jumps (except single with a flying entry spiral sequences are Axels) is nt limited prvided the Min 3 revs. permitted but will nt be maximum number f jump elements cunted as elements 1:40 maximum allwed is nt exceeded These spins must be Jumps may be included Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump f a in the step sequence *means element sequences (Fr definitin see U.S. If IJS is used, then: ChSt is required Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps Figure Skating rule except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin 4103 (E)) with a maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps PRE- PRELIMINARY 1:40 maximum *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed N duble, triple r quadruple jumps allwed Axel may be repeated nce as a sl jump r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin (maximum f 2 single Axels) Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/r psitin Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must use ne-half the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

8 PREIMINARY 1:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required PRE-JUVENILE 2:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel r a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Only 2 different duble jumps may be attempted (limited t duble Salchw, duble te lp and duble lp) Duble flip, duble Lutz, duble Axel, triple and quadruple jumps nt allwed An Axel plus up t tw different, allwable duble jumps may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne three jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps. Max 5 Jump Elements All single and duble jumps allwed except fr the duble Axel N triple r quadruple jumps allwed An Axel plus up t 3 different duble jumps may be repeated nce (but n mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump is permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/r psitin Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* May start with a flying entry Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft May start with a flying entry Min 4 revs These spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must use ne-half the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must fully utilize the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

9 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES JUVENILE and OPEN JUVENILE 2:20 +/- 10 sec *means element is required INTERMEDIATE 2:40 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 5 Jump Elements All single and duble jumps, including the duble Axel, allwed N triple r quadruple jumps allwed N mre than 3 different duble jumps may be repeated and, if repeated, at least ne attempt must be in a jump cmbinatin r a jump sequence If bth executins (f the duble) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump can be included mre than twice Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except ne may be a 3-jump cmbinatin with a max f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 6 Jump Elements All single, duble and triple jumps allwed N mre than 2 different jumps with 2 ½ r 3 revlutins may be repeated If any duble r triple jumps, including duble Axel, are repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence If bth executins (f the duble r triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins are limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 8 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 8 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence One chregraphic step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Maximum f Level 2. Only Simple Variety (seven turns) and rtatin in each directin cvering at least a 1/3 f the pattern in ttal fr each rtatin directin will be evaluated fr the level. Must fully utilize the ice surface. NOVICE LADIES 3:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 6 Jump Elements All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

10 duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) NOVICE MEN 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 7 Jump Elements All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

11 JUNI LADIES 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required JUNI MEN 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required SENI LADIES 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 7 Jump Elements Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1 spin cmbinatin; with r One leveled withut change f ft* step One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 8 Jump Elements Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 7 Jump Elements Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface One chregraphi c sequence* Must be clearly visible Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

12 SENI MEN 4:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Max 8 Jump Elements Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface One chregraphi c sequence* Must be clearly visible This chart highlights the elements in each prgram. It is nt meant t replace the reading f the rules in the current versin f the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. Shuld this chart disagree with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk in any aspect, the rulebk takes precedence. Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

13 Singles Shrt Prgram The shrt prgram events listed belw will be skated. Athletes and caches are respnsible fr ging t the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk fr rules, prgram length, etc. A. Juvenile shrt prgram Rule 4230 B. Open juvenile shrt prgram Rule 4230 C. Intermediate shrt prgram Rule 4230 D. Nvice shrt prgram Rule 4220 E. Junir shrt prgram Rule 4210 F. Senir shrt prgram Rule 4200 Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

14 U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: Excel Free Skate General event parameters: - Skaters may nt enter bth a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same nn-qualifying cmpetitin. - Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted at all levels. - Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. Excel Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max Must nt have passed higher than Learn t Skate USA Free Skate 2 Maximum 4 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt) Single rtatin jumps: Salchw, te lp nly Half Lps are nt allwed. Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Maximum 2 f any same jump Maximum 2 spins: Tw upright spins N change f ft N flying entry Minimum 3 revlutins Chregraphic Step Must use ne-half f the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel High Beginner Free Skate 1:40 Max Must nt have passed higher than Learn t Skate USA Free Skate 4 Maximum 5 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt) Single rtatin jumps: te lp, Salchw, half-lp, lp Flip, Lutz, & Axel NOT permitted Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Maximum 2 f any same jump Maximum 2 spins: Bth spins must be in a single psitin N flying entry Permitted frward spins: upright, sit, camel Permitted back spins: upright Minimum 3 revlutins Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must use ne-half f the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel Pre-Preliminary Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: 1:40 Max All single jumps allwed, except fr the Axel One spin must be in a N single Axels, duble, r higher jumps single psitin* Must nt have passed higher than allwed One spin may change U.S. Figure Skating pre- Number f single jumps (except single feet and/r preliminary free skate test Axel) is nt limited prvided the psitin maximum number f jump elements N flying entry *means required element allwed is nt exceeded Minimum 3 revlutins Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r jump Spins must be f a Full U.S. Sanctin Figure Skating #27924 This event is sequences a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying different Cmpetitin character membership required Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences are limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Chregraphic Step Must use ne-half f the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence

15 Excel Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allwed, except fr the Axel N single Axels, duble, r higher jumps allwed Number f single jumps (except single Axel) is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences are limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single psitin* One spin may change feet and/r psitin N flying entry Minimum 3 revlutins Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must use ne-half f the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel Preliminary Plus 1:30 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allwed, including single Axel N duble, r higher jumps allwed Single Axel may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as a sl jump r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin (maximum 2 single Axels) Number f remaining single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences All single jumps, including the single Axel are allwed as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence (n duble jumps) Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: One spin must be in a single psitin* One spin may change feet and/r psitin N flying entry Minimum 3 revlutins Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must use ne-half f the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Excel Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allwed, except fr the Axel N single Axels, duble, r higher jumps allwed Number f single jumps (except single Axel) is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 6 revlutins N flying entry 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft N flying entry Minimum 4 revlutins Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the chregraphic step sequence Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

16 Excel Pre-Juvenile Plus 2:00 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: 1 must be an Axel-type jump r a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Only 1 duble jump may be attempted (limited t duble Salchw r duble te lp) Duble lp, duble flip, duble Lutz, duble Axel and higher jumps nt allwed. Axel plus up t 1 allwable duble jump may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatin limited t 2 jumps. One 3 jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 jumps Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 6 revlutins N flying entry 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft Spin may start with flying entry Minimum 4 revlutins Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are allwed but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the chregraphic step sequence Excel Juvenile 2:20 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 5 jump elements: All single jumps allwed, including Axel N duble r higher jumps allwed Axel may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as a sl jump r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin (maximum 2 single Axels) Number f remaining single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences All single jumps, including the single Axel are allwed as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence (n duble jumps) Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 6 revlutins Minimum 2 revlutins in each psitin 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft Minimum 5 revlutins Bth Spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Excel Juvenile Plus Maximum 5 jump elements: Maximum 2 spins: 2:20 +/- 10 secnds 1 spin cmbinatin, All single jumps, including the single Axel, with r withut Must nt have passed higher than allwed. change f ft* U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free Only 2 different duble jumps may be Minimum 6 skate test attempted (limited t duble Salchw and revlutins *means required element duble te lp) Minimum 2 Duble lp, duble flip, duble Lutz, revlutins in Full U.S. Figure Skating N mre than 1 Axel plus and 2 different 1 spin with nly 1 membership required duble jumps may be repeated nce (but psitin* duble Axel and higher jumps nt allwed each psitin nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump N change f sequence r jump cmbinatin ft Number f single jumps is nt limited Minimum 5 prvided the maximum number f jump revlutins Sanctin #27924 This event is a elements standard allwed U.S. is Figure nt exceeded Skating Nnqualifying Bth Spins Cmpetitin may start Maximum 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences with a flying entry. Jump cmbinatin limited t 2 jumps. One Spins must be f a 3 jump cmbinatin is allwed Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 jumps Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface

17 Excel Intermediate** 2:40 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 6 jump elements: All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Duble Salchw, duble te lp, duble lp allwed Duble flip, duble Lutz, duble Axel and higher jumps nt allwed N mre than 1 Axel plus and 2 different duble jumps may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Maximum 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3 jump cmbinatin is permitted. Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Maximum 2 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 6 revlutins Minimum 2 revlutins in each psitin 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft Minimum 5 revlutins Bth Spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Excel Nvice** Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 secnds Men: 3:30 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating nvice free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 6 jump elements fr ladies, 7 fr men: All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Duble Salchw, duble te lp, duble lp, duble flip allwed Duble Lutz, duble Axel and higher jumps nt allwed N mre than 1 Axel and 3 different duble jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence There is n limit t the number f single jumps that can be repeated, but n allwable duble jump can be included mre than twice Maximum 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3 jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 3 jumps is allwed Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 8 revlutins Minimum 2 revlutins in each psitin 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Minimum 6 revlutins 3 rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Excel Junir 3:30 +/- 10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating junir free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 7 jump elements All single and duble jumps allwed, except the duble Axel. Duble Axel and higher jumps nt allwed N duble jump can be included mre than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence Maximum 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences. Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 10 revlutins All 3 basic psitins with minimum 2 revlutins in each psitin fr highest base value 1 spin with a flying entry* Minimum 6 revlutins 1 spin with nly ne psitin* Minimum 6 revlutins All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be f a Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

18 Excel Senir 4:00 +/-10 secnds Must nt have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating senir free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required Maximum 7 jump elements All single and duble jumps allwed, including the duble Axel. Triple and higher jumps nt allwed N duble jump can be included mre than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence Maximum 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps. One 3-jump cmbinatin is allwed Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Maximum 3 spins: 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* Minimum 10 revlutins All 3 basic psitins with minimum 2 revs in each psitin fr highest base value 1 spin with a flying entry* Minimum 6 revlutins 1 spin with nly ne psitin* Minimum 6 revlutins All spins may start with a flying entry. Spins must be f a Maximum 2 Sequences: Chregraphic Step Must fully utilize the ice surface One Chregraphic Sequence* (ChSq) Must be clearly visible ** Intermediate and Nvice Prgram lengths will change February 1, 2019, t align with the Well-Balanced prgram length changes. Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

19 U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitins EVENT: Shwcase Events Frmat: Shwcase prgram that shuld express a carefree cncept r stryline designed t uplift and entertain the audience thrugh related skating mvements, gestures and physical actins. Prps and scenery are permitted. General event parameters: 1. Level will be determined by the highest free skate r dance (sl r partnered) test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. 2. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline. 3. Current guidelines and prcedures fr nnqualifying shwcase cmpetitins can be fund at under Prgrams n the Natinal Shwcase page. Beginner, High Beginner Nte: these levels d nt qualify fr Natinal Shwcase 3 jump maximum. ½ rtatin jumps nly, plus the fllwing full rtatin jumps: Salchw and te lp. May nt have passed any fficial U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. 1:30 max Pre-Preliminary* Nte: this level des nt qualify fr Natinal Shwcase Preliminary Free Skate N Age restrictin 1:30 max Preliminary PreliminaryFreeSkate Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Nminimum age 1:40max Singles Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile FreeSkate Juvenile FreeDance Juvenile Free Skate Juvenile FreeDance (max. age 20) Nminimum age (max. age 20) 1:40max Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

20 Juvenile Juvenile FreeSkate Juvenile Free Dance Juvenile FreeSkate Intermediate Free Skate Intermediate FreeDance Intermediate Free Skate 13and under 2:10max Teen :10max Juvenile FreeDance IntermediateFree Skate Intermediate FreeDance Nvice Free Skate Intermediate 17and under 2:10max Intermediate Free Dance Nvice FreeDance Juvenile FreeSkate Nvice Free Skate Yung Adult :10max JuvenileFreeDance NviceFreeSkate Nvice FreeDance Junir Free Skate Nvice 2:10max Nvice FreeDance Junir FreeSkate Junir FreeDance Senir Free Skate Junir N age restrictin 2:40max Junir FreeDance Senir FreeSkate Senir FreeDance Senir 2:40max Senir FreeDance Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

21 EVENT: Interpretative Frmat: Interpretive is a perfrmance chregraphed by the cmpetitr, unaccmpanied and unassisted, t music supplied by the cmpetitin cmmittee / LOC. Prgrams shuld incrprate varius elements f expressive mvement and skating mves, t enhance the skater s interpretatin f the music, rather than technical elements. The music will be played during a 30-minute ff-ice sessin and twice during an n-ice warm-up prir t the perfrmance. Skaters will meet in frnt f First Aid/Referee Rm. The rm will be attended nly by the adult mnitr assigned t play the music and the cmpeting skaters in that grup. Skaters after the warm up will g back t a rm, with n music being played. Skaters will be brught t the ice when the previus skater finishes. All cmpetitrs in an event will interpret the same music. Prps are permitted but must be brught int the rm prir t listening t the music, and be taken t the ice nly when the skater is called t perfrm. Prps may nt be prepsitined n the perfrmance surface. Current guidelines and prcedures fr nn-qualifying shwcase cmpetitins can be fund at under Prgrams n the Natinal Shwcase page. Interpretative Events and Levels Level Beginner High Beginner** Pre-Preliminary Preliminary** Pre-juvenile Juvenile** Intermediate Nvice** Junir and Senir Teen and Yung Adult Prgram Duratin 1:00 maximum 1:00 maximum 1:30 maximum 1:30 maximum 1:30 maximum 1:30 maximum Test Requirements Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. The determinatin f level will be based upn test requirement at the entry deadline Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

22 Excel Cmpulsry Frmat: In simple prgram frm, using a limited number f cnnecting steps, the skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. T be skated n ½ ice. N music The skater must demnstrate the required elements listed. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Time 1:15 maximum Skaters may have the ptin t skate ne level higher in cmpulsries that free prgram. Level: Excel Beginner 1:15 max. Te lp jump Salchw jump One-ft upright spin minimum 3 revlutins Chregraphic step sequence Excel High Beginner 1:15 max. Lp jump Salchw/te lp cmbinatin Sit spin minimum 3 revlutins Chregraphic step sequence Excel Pre-Preliminary - 1:15 max. Flip jump Lp/lp jump cmbinatin Upright spin with change f ft minimum 3 revlutins n each ft Chregraphic step sequence Excel Preliminary 1:15 max. Lutz jump Flip/lp jump cmbinatin Camel, sit cmbinatin spin minimum 6 revlutins ttal Chregraphic step sequence Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin

23 Well Balanced Levels Cmpulsry Frmat: in simple prgram frm, using a limited number f cnnecting steps, the skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. T be skated n ½ ice. N Music The Skater must demnstrate the required elements listed. A 0.2 will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a high level. Time 1;15 maximum Skaters may have the ptin t skate ne level higher in cmpulsries that free skate prgram. N Test 1:15 max. Lp jump Jump cmbinatin t include a te lp (may nt use a lp r axel) Upright spin with change f ft minimum 3 revlutins f each ft Chregraphic step sequence Pre-Preliminary 1:15 max. Lutz jump Jump cmbinatin: single/single (n Axel) Spin with ne change f psitin and n change f ft minimum 6 revlutins ttal Chregraphic step sequence Preliminary 1:15 max. Axel jump Jump cmbinatin: single/single (may include Axel) Spin with ne change f ft and ne change f psitin minimum 3 revlutins each ft Chregraphic step sequence Sanctin #27924 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nnqualifying Cmpetitin