2009 State Games of America

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1 2009 State Games of America Figure Skating Championships July 28 Aug 2, 2009 World Arena and Ice Hall Colorado Springs, Colorado Hosted By: Broadmoor Skating Club Centennial Skating Club of Colorado Springs Colorado College Skating Club Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Deadline for Entries: RECEIVED BY May 15, 2009 or Midnight on May 15, 2009 if registering on-line Endorsed by: (preferred) 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 1 of 13

2 Eligibility In order to compete in the State Games of America (SGA), participants must have qualified by: Placing First, Second, or Third in any figure skating event in a local State Games competition occurring between May 1, 2007 and May 15, 2009 Placing First, Second, or Third in any figure skating event at the 2007 State Games of America competition For Synchronized Team Skating, placing First, Second, or Third in a local State Games competition, or if the event is not held in the local State Games, placing First, Second or Third at the US Synchronized Team Sectional Championships or ISI Nationals For Theater on Ice/Production, placing First, Second, or Third in a local State Games competition, or if the event is not held in the local State Games, placing First, Second or Third at the US National Theater on Ice Competition or ISI Nationals Being a resident of Colorado as the host state for the 2009 State Games of America. Rules Skaters who placed 1 st in their event at the 2007 State Games of America, must move up one test level except for those at the Senior level Skaters may enter any event at SGA by virtue of placement at the local State Games figure skating competition Skaters may enter events at their current test level or one level higher Skaters may NOT enter events at a level lower than their current test level Skaters may NOT enter both a restricted and unrestricted free skate event Skaters holding memberships in both USFS and ISI must skate at the highest level attained Skaters are NOT required to skate all events at the same level Skaters may NOT enter more than one level in any event Decision of the judges is final once results have been posted Qualifying and Championship Rounds: o Will be held for Juvenile through Senior Unrestricted Freeskate if entries warrant o Will be organized as described in the USFS rule book under Seeding and Qualifying Rounds section To order a rulebook from either organization o US Figure Skating: or o ISI: or Competition Format Groups in solo events will be divided by age. Because events of the US Figure Skating and ISI have been merged into a hybrid format, please read through all event descriptions carefully and thoroughly. Events are necessarily generalized because of the wide diversity currently offered by the individual states. Every effort has been made to provide an equitable event structure that will allow skaters from throughout the United States, whether a US Figure Skating, ISI, or nonaffiliated skater, to compete in a fairly defined method. Eligibility for all age-restricted events is determined by the skater s age as of May 15, The Chief Referee, State Games Figure Skating Commissioner, and Colorado State Chair may elect to combine men s and ladies events or boy s and girl s events, with the exception of freeskate and short program events, due to limited entries in the event. All adult events are for skaters 19 years of age and older. Notes Regarding Individual State Events: All events at SGA are solo events except Pairs (must be male/female team), Couples Dance (must be male/female team), Synchronized Team, Team Entertainment, and Theater on Ice/Production. Where States provide for similar pairs or duets, skaters must break the pair or duet and skate individually. If one partner of a pair or dance team qualifies for participation via an individual event, the partner is automatically qualified to also enter any event. Facilities The primary ice surfaces will be at the Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO There are 3 rinks at this facility all under the same roof the World Arena (200 x 100 ), the Olympic Rink (200 x 100 ), and the NHL Rink (200 x 85). Admission will be charged for events held at the World Arena. The secondary ice rink is Sertich Ice Center (200 x 85 ) located at 1705 E. Pikes Peak Avenue in Memorial Park. No admission will be charged at this facility. Liability, Judging, and Governing Body This will be a US Figure Skating sanctioned event endorsed by the ISI. Members of US Figure Skating and ISI must be in good standing. US Figure Skating and ISI members must include their US Figure Skating and/or ISI number. US Figure Skating s ordinal scoring method, the 6.0 system, with separate marks for technical merit and for composition and style will be used. Judging will be by 2/3 US Figure Skating judges and 1/3 ISI judges. Where events include 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 2 of 13

3 restrictions, judges will be instructed to deduct 1.0 for every element included that is added, repeated, or not permitted. Local members of the artistic community may be used for Showcase, Artistic, and Team Entertainment events but NOT Theater on Ice/Production. The new judging system (IJS), used by US Figure Skating Qualifying competitions, will NOT be used for this competition. Registration We will be registering skaters for the competition online starting in January. You will also be able to request a paper entry form online if you prefer that method of registration. When you register online, you will be sent an with your PIN number that you will need in order to re-enter the system to see your schedule and select any pre-purchased practice ice session that you reserved when you entered. Please make sure to keep this PIN number for future reference. The registration desk will be located inside Gate A at the World Arena and will open one (1) hour to (2) hours before the first practice ice scheduled for the competition. This is tentatively scheduled for 7:00 am on Wednesday but will be dependent on entries and requests for practice ice. Actual registration desk times by day will be ed to coaches and posted online prior to the event. Hotel Information All room reservations can be made by phone by calling Tournament Gold at or online at The following hotels are located close to the World Arena (within walking distance in some cases): Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, Fairfield Inn South, Doubletree-World Arena, Hampton Inn World Arena, Comfort Inn South-World Arena, La Quinta Suites, and Residence Inn-World Arena. The other hotels are within 15 minutes of the rink. Music Competitors are required to turn in ALL their music to the registration desk when they register. You may not register unless you turn in your music. Except for the Compulsory Dance events, skaters must provide their own music. Vocal music is permitted. Only CDs (CD-R type only) will be permitted. Each CD must be clearly labeled with the skater s name, event, and length of the program. There must only be one program on the CD. No more than a 3 second lead in can be used on CDs both for competition & practice ice. Programs are allowed a ten-second leeway from the designated times except where indicated otherwise. The State Games of America will make every effort to protect your music but will not be responsible for CDs. Competitors should bring at least 2 copies of their music with them; one (1) to turn in at registration and one (1) to use for practice ice. Please pick up your music at the registration desk after your event. The State Games of America will not return music left at the rink and assumes no responsibility for CDs that are not picked up prior to the end of competition. Coaches should keep an extra copy on them while their skater( s) or team(s) are on the ice competing. Video Taping/Photography Professional videotaping and photographs will be available for purchase. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed in the rink areas during competition. Flash photography is dangerous to the skaters! The competition committee reserves the right to remove anyone from the rink who ignores requests and warnings regarding the use of flash photography. Awards Awards will be presented as close to the conclusion of each event as possible. Medals will be awarded to the top three places in each event. Depending on the number of skaters in the Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior Unrestricted Free Skate events, the freeskate event may consist of a qualifying round and a Championship round. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 places in both the qualifying rounds and the championship round. Results from the qualifying rounds will not be factored and will not be used to determine final placements. Practice Ice Skaters will be able to pick their own practice ice sessions online. You may indicate number of sessions you want to pre-purchase on the registration form or online and pay for them with your entry. You will receive a PIN/Athlete ID number in order to access your practice ice records and select your sessions with your confirmation. DO NOT LOSE THIS NUMBER!!! Practice ice will be available at The World Arena and Ice Halls and Sertich Ice Center starting on Tuesday or Wednesday, July 28 th or 29 th depending on the competition schedule. Sessions are 30 minutes in length. SEE REFUND POLICY BELOW PLEASE ONLY REQUEST WHAT YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR YOUR EVENTS AND THEN PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SESSIONS ONCE THE SCHEDULE IS POSTED. Additional practice ice will be available for purchase online after the schedule is posted and once the skaters who have pre-purchased sessions have had a chance to select their sessions first. Practice ice will be available for sale by cash/check only at the Practice Ice Desk at the rink, but it is suggested that you pre-sign up for the number of sessions you want so you can pick your practice sessions online first and avoid having to choose from the sessions that are left and to avoid long lines at the Practice Ice Desk. 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 3 of 13

4 Practice ice will be $15.00 per session per person pre-purchased at the time of registration, $20.00 per session per person online after the schedule is posted and pre-purchase skaters have chosen their sessions, and $25.00 at the rink. Team practice ice (1 team per session - exclusive) will be $ per session per team in advance only. Teams with 10 or more skaters must select an exclusive session for safety reasons. Teams with less than 10 skaters who do not choose an exclusive session will be able to choose a multi-team session and the cost will be per skater at the rate listed above. Music will be played on all practice ice sessions based on random draw each skater who wants to have their music played will draw a number before starting the session and the music will be played in the order drawn. We DO NOT guarantee that everyone s music will be played on each session. You must have a backup copy to use on the practice ice copy as we will not retrieve music turned in at registration. Props will be allowed only on designated artistic sessions. Practice Ice Locations: The World Arena (WA), Olympic (OLY), and NHL are all located in one complex. Sertich Ice Center is located just northeast of the World Arena complex and takes about 10 minutes in normal traffic and 15 minutes during rush hour traffic. Maps to this rink will be available at the practice ice and registration tables as well as on the website. Practice Ice Purchases at the Rink: There will be a Practice Ice Desk just inside Gate A at the World Arena where you may purchase additional sessions and it will open one (1) hour prior to the first practice ice session scheduled for the competition. Entries Registration Form: All participants may register or request a registration packet online. Teams (Synchronized Team, Theater on Ice (TOI)/Production, Team Entertainment) must fill out the team roster (available to fill out or print online at Entry forms must be RECEIVED BY May 15, 2009 or online until midnight on May 15th. Entries received after May 15, 2009 will be considered late, and will be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Referee and Figure Skating Commissioner. Late entries will be assessed a $30.00 late fee. The competition committee reserves the right to limit entries in any event or to cancel an event. Entry fees will only be refunded in accordance with refund policy below. Notification of competition and practice ice times will not be available by phone. All competition and practice ice times will be available online ONLY at and will not be sent via mail to competitors. Refund Policy Full refunds, including practice ice, are available if withdrawal is prior to May 15, After May 15, 2009, entry and practice ice refunds are only available if the competition is not held or there is a death in the competitor s immediate family. There will be NO medical refunds given. Entry Fees Beginner Events Singles, Pairs, Couples Dance Events Team (Synchronized Teams, TOI/Production Team Entertainment) Make checks payable to: $40.00 for first event, $25.00 for each additional event $70.00 for first event, $25.00 for each additional event $40.00 for the team and $10.00 per skater State Games of America 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 4 of 13

5 SOLO FREE SKATE RESTRICTED (A.K.A TEST TRACK) Skaters may NOT enter both Restricted and Unrestricted events. Competitors will skate to music of their choice. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including elements not permitted in the event description. Jump rotation counts will be as set forth in the current USFS Rule Book List of Jumps and the current ISI Test Standards for Free Skate. Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels. IN MINUTES Male Female Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Beginner 3 Beginner 4 Beginner 5 Pre- Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Forward skating or marching, two-foot glide and dip, Forward 2 foot swizzles, One foot glide, backward swizzles. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 2 or ISI Pre-Alpha. Forward stroking, Forward crossovers, Forward 1 foot glide, Backward 2 foot swizzles, Backward 1 foot glide, Snowplow stop. No spirals or arabesques allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 3 or ISI Alpha. Backward stroking, backward crossovers, backward 1 foot glide, two foot turns, forward mohawks. No spins allowed, no jumps allowed except bunny hops. No spirals or arabesques allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 5 or ISI Beta. Spins limited to two foot upright spins. No jumps except ballet, mazurka, or bunny hops. Footwork limited to forward mohawks, forward inside 3-turns, forward outside 3-turns, lunges, and forward straight line spirals allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 8 or ISI Delta. Spins limited to one and two foot upright spins, Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (salchow, half-loop, toe-wally, and toe-loop are considered full revolution jumps and are not allowed). No complete tests higher than USFS Free Skate 3 or ISI Freestyle 2. Spins in an upright position. Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) and the following single rotation jump: Salchow, Toe Loop, and Toe Wally. No complete tests higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary or ISI Freestyle 3. Spins in an upright position or forward sit spins. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). No complete test higher than USFS Preliminary or ISI Freestyle 4. Any spin position. No spins commenced with a jump. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). No complete tests higher than USFS Pre-Juvenile or ISI Freestyle 5. Any spin position. Jumps with not more than 1 ½ rotations. No complete test higher than USFS Juvenile or ISI Freestyle 6. Any spin position. Any single jump and the following double jumps: Salchow, Toe Loop, and Toe Wally. No complete test higher than USFS Intermediate or ISI Freestyle 7. Three spins in any position (min 6 revolutions) one must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot (min 5 revolutions on each foot). May include flying spins. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double Salchow, double toe loop and the double loop. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 7 jumping elements. One step or spiral sequence (see Rule 3660 for description). Three spins one must be a flying spin, a solo spin (6 revolutions each) and a combination spin consisting of all three positions and one change of foot (minimum 2 in each position and minimum 5 revolutions on each foot). Any single jumps and double jumps may only be the double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop and the double flip. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies. Men: Two different step sequences Ladies: One step sequence and one spiral sequence (see Rule 3650 for description). 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: : :30 to 2: : :15 to 2: : Ladies: 3: Men 3:30 Ladies: 3: Men: 4:00 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 5 of 13

6 Senior Adult Pre- Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Four spins (min 6 revolutions on all solo spins)- one must be a flying spin, one solo spin, one spin combination consisting of all three positions and one change of foot (minimum 2 in each position and minimum 5 revolutions on each foot). At least four different double jumps one must be a double Lutz. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies. Men: Two different step sequences. Ladies: One step sequence and one spiral sequence (see Rule 3640 for description). Spins in an upright position (laybacks, camel, and combination spins are NOT permitted). One-half revolution jumps and all single jumps (Axels and jump combinations are NOT permitted). Steps: crossovers, lunge/spiral. No complete tests higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary, Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate or ISI Freestyle 2 Spins in an upright position (layback, camel, and combination spins are NOT permitted) and forward sit spin. One-half rotation (front to back or back to front) and all single jumps (Axels are NOT permitted). Jump combination limited to Waltz Jump + Toe Loop. Steps of connecting moves, steps and edges throughout. No complete tests higher than USFS Preliminary Free Skate, Adult Bronze Free Skate, or ISI Freestyle 3 Upright, layback, sit, and camel spins permitted (Flying spins are NOT permitted). Combination spins with ONLY one change of position, change of foot optional. Jumps and combination jumps with not more than one rotation (Axels are NOT permitted). One jump sequence with one-half or single revolution jumps. Steps of connecting moves, steps and edges throughout. No complete test higher than USFS Pre-Juvenile Free Skate, Adult Silver Free Skate or ISI Freestyle 4 Any solo spin position (Flying spins are NOT permitted). Combination spins with at least one change of position and ONLY one change of foot. Jumps with not more than 1 ½ rotations. One straight-line or circular step sequence utilizing the full surface of the ice. No complete test higher than USFS Juvenile, Adult Gold Free Skate or ISI Free Skate 5. Ladies: 4:00 Men: 4: :40 MAX :50 MAX :10 MAX :40 MAX SOLO FREE SKATE UNRESTRICTED Skaters may NOT enter both Restricted and Unrestricted events. In this division skaters are allowed more freedom to include higher moves than those in the Restricted Division but are still required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current USFS Rule Book in Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels. Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Beginner 3 Beginner 4 Beginner 5 Forward skating or marching, two-foot glide and dip, Forward 2 foot swizzles, One foot glide, backward swizzles. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 2 or ISI Pre-Alpha. Forward stroking, Forward crossovers, Forward 1 foot glide, Backward 2 foot swizzles, Backward 1 foot glide, Snowplow stop. No spirals or arabesques allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 3 or ISI Alpha. Backward stroking, backward crossovers, backward 1 foot glide, two foot turns, forward mohawks. No spins allowed, no jumps allowed except bunny hops. No spirals or arabesques allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 5 or ISI Beta. Spins limited to two foot upright spins. Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (salchow, half-loop, toe-wally, and toe-loop are considered full revolution jumps and are not allowed). Footwork limited to forward mohawks, forward inside 3-turns, forward outside 3-turns, lunges, and forward straight line spirals allowed. No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 8 or ISI Delta. Spins limited to one and two foot upright spins, Jumps with not more than onehalf rotation plus Salchow, Toe Loop, Toe Wally, and Loop. No complete tests higher than USFS Free Skate 3 or ISI Freestyle 2. Male Female 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: :00 to 1: Pre-Preliminary No test or ISI FS test 2 1: /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 6 of 13

7 Preliminary At least the USFS Pre-Preliminary FS or ISI FS test 3 1: Pre-Juvenile At least the USFS Preliminary FS test or ISI FS test 4 2: Juvenile At least the USFS Pre-Juvenile FS test or ISI FS test 5 2: Intermediate At least the USFS Juvenile FS test or ISI FS test 6 2: Novice At least the USFS Intermediate FS test or ISI FS test 7 3:00 ladies 3:30 men Junior At least the USFS Novice FS test or ISI FS test 8 3:30 ladies 4:00 men Senior At least the USFS Junior FS test or ISI FS test 9 4:00 ladies 4:30 men Adult Pre-Bronze No test or at least ISI FS Test 1 1:40 MAX Adult Bronze At least the USFS Adult Pre-Bronze FS test, Pre-Preliminary FS test, or ISI FS test 3 1:50 MAX Adult Silver At least the USFS Adult Bronze FS test, Preliminary FS test, or ISI FS test 4 2:10 MAX Adult Gold At least the USFS Adult Silver FS test, Pre-Juvenile FS test, or ISI FS test 5 2:30 MAX Adult Championship Masters Intermediate- Novice Adult Championship Masters Junior- Senior At least the USFS Juvenile FS test and no higher than the USFS Novice FS test or at least the ISI FS test 6 and no higher than the ISI FS 8 3:10 MAX At least the USFS Novice FS test or at least the ISI FS test 8 3:40 MAX SHORT PROGRAM (SINGLES) Short Programs are skated to music of the skater s choice on a full sheet of ice. For Short Program, the 2009/2010 requirements in the USFS Rulebook section will be used. LEVEL REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM DURATION Intermediate At least USFS Juvenile FS test or ISI FS test 6 2: Novice At least USFS Intermediate FS test or ISI FS test 7 2: Junior At least USFS Novice FS test or ISI FS test 8 2: Senior At least USFS Junior FS test or ISI FS test 9 2: Male Female COMPULSORIES Skaters will perform specific maneuvers as indicated in the requirements below. Compulsories are skated in a routine without music on half the ice surface. Moves may be done in any order, but each listed move must be attempted, but attempted only once. Connecting footwork and choreography are encouraged but excessive footwork and added elements will be penalized. Note 1 The second jump of a jump combination must be made from the landing edge of the first jump. No turn or change of foot between jumps is permitted. Note 2 The Balance Move Sequence must include a Forward and a Backward Spiral. Additional Spirals and Balance Moves such as Spread Eagles, Ina Bauers, Shoot the Ducks, etc. may be included. Skater has the choice of a Straight- Line, Circular, or Serpentine pattern. (See USFS section 3616, item 5, section b,c, and d for detailed description.) 1/15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 7 of 13

8 Level REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM DURATION Male Femal Beginner 1 (No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 2 or ISI Pre-Alpha) Beginner 2 (No complete tests higher than USFS Basic 3 or ISI Alpha) Beginner 3 (No test higher than USFS Basic 5 or ISI Beta) Beginner 4 (No test higher than USFS Basic 8 or ISI Delta) Beginner 5 (No test higher than USFS FS3 or ISI FS 2) Pre-Preliminary (ISI 3 ) Preliminary (ISI 4) Pre-Juvenile (ISI 5) Juvenile (ISI 6) Adult Pre-Bronze (ISI 2) Adult Bronze (ISI 3) Adult Silver (ISI 4) 1) Forward strokes or marches (min 4) 2) Two-foot glide and dip 3) Forward two-foot swizzles (min 4) 4) Backward wiggle (min 4) 5) Snowplow stop 1) Forward crossovers (min 4) 2) Forward 1 foot glide 3) Backward 2 foot swizzles (min 4) 4) Backward 1 foot glide 5) Snowplow stop 1) Backward stroking (min 4) 2) Backward crossovers both directions (min 4 each way) 3) Backward 1 foot glide 4) Moving two foot turn 5) Bunny Hop 1) Two-foot spin 2) Ballet jump 3) Forward inside Mohawks both directions 4) Lunge 5) Forward straight line spiral 1) One-foot spin 2) Half-Lutz 3) Waltz jump/toe-loop combination 4) Forward outside 3-turns both directions 5) T-stop 1) Salchow Jump 2) Combination Waltz Jump with any single jump (note 1) 3) Upright Change Foot Spin. No change of position 4) Forward or Backward Spiral 1) Flip Jump 2) Combination Loop Jump plus any single jump except Lutz or Axel Jump (note 1) 3) Sit or Camel Spin 4) Balance Move Sequence (note 2) 1) Axel Jump 2) Combination Loop Jump plus any single jump except Axel (note 1) 3) Spin with change of position, no change of foot 4) Balance Move Sequence (note 2) 1) Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop 2) Combination of two single jumps (Axel permitted) 3) Spin with a change of position and a change of foot. May not be commenced with a jump 4) Circular, Straight Line, or Serpentine Footwork Sequence 1) Waltz Jump/Toe Loop combination 2) Half Lutz 3) One-Foot Spin 4) Forward Spiral 1) Salchow 2) Combination Waltz Jump with any single jump (note 1) 3) Upright Change Foot Spin. No change of position 4) Forward or Backward Spiral 1) Flip Jump 2) Combination Loop Jump plus any single jump except Lutz or Axel Jump (note 1) 3) Sit or Camel Spin 4) Balance Move Sequence (note 2) 1: : : : : : : : : : : : /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 8 of 13

9 Adult Gold (ISI 6) Adult Masters (ISI 6 or higher) 1) Axel Jump 2) Combination Loop Jump plus any single jump except Axel (note 1) 3) Spin with change of position, no change of foot 4) Balance Move Sequence (note 2) 1) Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop 2) Combination of two single jumps (Axel permitted) 3) Spin with a change of position and a change of foot. May not be commenced with a jump 4) Circular, Straight Line, or Serpentine Footwork Sequence 1: : SOLO DANCE (CO-ED EVENT) Introductory steps and poses cannot exceed three measures of music. The dance listed will be skated alone. Number of patterns is based on the required number of patterns for test (solo requirements for Silver and above). Level Danced Alone Number of Patterns Co-ed Event Preliminary Rhythm Blues 2 patterns 300 Pre-Bronze Cha Cha 2 patterns 301 Bronze Hickory Hoedown 2 patterns 302 Pre-Silver Foxtrot 3 patterns 303 Silver Tango 2 patterns 304 Pre-Gold Blues 2 patterns 305 Gold Viennese Waltz 2 patterns 306 FOOTWORK (CO-ED EVENT) Skaters perform footwork sequences of their own design to music of their choice. The program should contain a variety of turns and sequences and emphasize the skater s controlled edges and turns in addition to speed and quickness of the routine. The program may contain one-half rotation jumps and spins with less than 3 revolutions. The routine will be judged on both technical merit and presentation. Level REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM DURATION Bronze No test higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary FS or ISI FS 3 1 min 307 Silver No test higher than USFS Pre-Juvenile FS or ISI FS 5 1 min 308 Gold No test higher than USFS Intermediate FS or ISI FS 7 1 min 309 Platinum USFS Novice or above FS or ISI FS 8 or above 1 min 310 Co-ed Event SOLO SHOWCASE (CO-ED EVENT SINGLE SKATER A.K.A SPOTLIGHT, LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT) Routines may be fun, entertaining, emotional, or a portrayal of characters using costumes and props. Emphasis is placed on the theatrical and entertainment value of the skater s performance rather than on the technical accuracy of specific maneuvers (no grade for technical merit). Props, if used, are limited to those the skaters can hand-carry or push onto the ice themselves in one trip. The skaters may not be assisted during the set up time, and the set up cannot take more than thirty-seconds. A skater may not be given off-ice assistance during their number. No residue of any type may remain on the ice after the routine. Live props are not permitted. Props may not be flame, dry ice, or smoke oriented or any substance that will alter the surface of the ice. Level REQUIREMENTS Duration Co-ed Event Basic Bronze Forward and backward skating. Two-foot spins only. Jumps with no rotation. No higher than USFS Skate-with-US Basic FS 1 or ISI Delta No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary, Adult Bronze or ISI 3. Jumps with not more than ½ rotation and upright spins only. 1: : /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 9 of 13

10 Silver Gold No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre-Juvenile, Adult Silver or ISI 5. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). No flying spins. No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Intermediate, Adult Gold or ISI 7. No double jumps. 1:30-2: : Platinum USFS Novice FS or above or ISI FS 8 or above. 2: SOLO ARTISTIC (CO-ED EVENT SINGLE SKATER A.K.A DRAMATIC SHOWCASE, DRAMATIC ARTISTIC) There are NO required moves in Solo Artistic. Emphasis should be placed on the creative and innovative design of the skating program. Strong edges, body positions, flow, music interpretation, rhythm, choreography, and artistry should be the main focus of an Artistic program. There will be no grade for technical merit, but any skating maneuver can be done at any level. Props of any kind are not permitted in Artistic Skating. This includes portions of a costume (hats, boas, etc.), if they are detached from the costume and used as a prop. If a prop is used, the officials will be instructed to take a deduction. Level REQUIREMENTS Duration Co-ed Event Basic Bronze Silver Gold Forward and backward skating. Two-foot spins only. Jumps with no rotation. No higher than USFS Skate-with-US Basic FS 1 or ISI Delta No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary, Adult Bronze or ISI 3. Jumps with not more than ½ rotation and upright spins only. No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre-Juvenile, Adult Silver or ISI 5. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). No flying spins. No free skate, pair, couples or free dance tests passed higher than USFS Intermediate, Adult Gold or ISI 7. No double jumps. 1: : :30-2:00 2:00 2:30 Platinum USFS Novice FS or above or ISI FS 8 or above. 2:00 2:30 SYNCHRONIZED TEAM SKATING Skaters must meet the age requirements as set forth below. Synchronized teams will be allowed to change up to 50% of the skaters from the qualifying State Games competition roster. New skaters must be included at the time of entry. A skater may skate on more than one team so long as the second team is not in an event that could potentially combine with the skater s first event. The following levels may, at State Games of America s discretion, be combined if that combination would result in five teams less or in the combined event or if either of the uncombined events have only one entry: Basic Youth combines with Basic Open Basic Youth Basic Open 6-24 skaters; no age restrictions; no backward intersections or passthroughs Youth/Preliminary/Pre- Juvenile 6-24 skaters; majority of skaters age 9 and under, no backward intersections or pass-throughs Co-ed Event 2:00 to 4: :00 to 4: skaters; no skaters over age 13 2:00-4: Juvenile 8-24 skaters; no skaters over age 13 3:00-4: Open Juvenile 8-24 skaters; majority of skaters under age 19 2:30 4: Intermediate/Novice skaters; majority of skaters age 18 and under 3:30-4: Junior/Open Junior 8-24 skaters; no skater younger than 12 years of age or older than 18 4:00-4: Senior/Collegiate 8-24 skaters; no skater younger than14 years of age 4:00 4: Adult/Masters 8-24 skaters; no skater younger than 19 years of age 3:00-4: /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 10 of 13

11 TEAM ENTERTAINMENT (CO-ED EVENT) Two to Twelve skaters do a routine for audience enjoyment. Team must enter the level of the highest test member. Emphasis is placed on crowd appeal, costume design, and style. Props, if used, are limited to those the skaters can handcarry or push onto the ice themselves in one trip. Skaters may not be assisted during the set up time, and the set up is not to take more than thirty (30) seconds. Skaters may not be given off-ice assistance during their number. No residue of any type may remain on the ice after the routine. Live props are not permitted. Props may not be flame, dry ice, or smoke oriented or any substance that will alter the surface of the ice. Co-ed Event Bronze Silver Gold No Free Skate, pair, couples, or Free Dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre- Preliminary, Adult Bronze, or ISI 3. Jumps with not more than one-half rotation and upright spins only. No Free Skate, pair, couples, or Free Dance tests passed higher than USFS Pre- Juvenile, Adult Silver, or ISI 5. Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels), no flying spins. No Free Skate, pair, couples, or Free Dance tests passed higher than USFS Intermediate, Adult Gold, or ISI 7. No double jumps. 1: : : Platinum USFS Novice FS or above or ISI FS 8 or above. 2: THEATER ON ICE SHORT PROGRAM (CE_TOI)/PRODUCTION (CO-ED EVENT) Teams of 8-30 (8 to 20 for Introductory/ bronze level) create a program based on three elements: 2009 Theme: Living Together; Choreographic Process: Amplification; Gesture: Lively. No scenery or props are allowed. Music must be used and is the choice of the team. Vocals are allowed. A one-minute warm up is allowed, with a 30 second warning. Please refer to the Theater on Ice guidelines on the USFS Website: Go to Programs, then Theater on Ice. A team may not skate in more than one division. Teams may not skate up a level but must enter the division that reflects their member s test level as of the cutoff date for entries. All team members must wear all black. The focus must be on the three elements described. TOI Dictionary of above terms: Living Together - Establishing an over-all idea of Living Together through movement phrases/sequences and expressions. May be literal or abstract. Amplification - A body movement, shape or idea that is created by a sequence of small to large, slow to fast and/or soft to loud. This can be demonstrated by an individual(s) or group. Lively Quality of movement which can be demonstrated and developed using time, space, energy, and form. Co-ed Event Bronze / Introductory Silver / Novice Gold/ Junior Platinum/ Senior Adult 100% of the team must have mastered the elements of Basic 4 in the USFS Basic Skills programs (forward crossovers, backward skating, stopping forward and backward). No more than 50% of the team may have passed the USFS Pre- Preliminary MIF test or ISI FS 3. NO skaters may have passed any tests higher than the Pre-Preliminary MIF test or ISI FS 3. No skaters may cross over to skate on another team at a different level. There is an age limit of 18 years. 100% of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test, Pre-Bronze Adult MIF test, or ISI 3 and not more than 50% of the team may have passed the USFS Juvenile MIF test or ISI 5. No age restrictions. 100% of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test, Pre-Bronze Adult MIF test, or ISI 3 and 50% or more of the team must have passed the USFS Juvenile MIF or ISI 5. Not more than 50% of the team may have passed the USFS Intermediate MIF test or ISI 7. No age restrictions. 100% of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test, Pre-Bronze Adult MIF test, or ISI 3 and 50% or more of the team members must have passed the USFS Intermediate MIF test or ISI 7. No age restrictions. 100% of the team has reached the age of 18 years as of the May 15, In addition, 100% of the team must have passed at least one USFS or ISI test (other than a Basic Skills badge). This may include an adult or standard MIF, individual dance test (passing the entire dance category not required), freestyle, pairs, or ISI FS 1. 2: : : : : /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 11 of 13

12 THEATER ON ICE LONG PROGRAM (TOI)/PRODUCTION (CO-ED EVENT) A team of eight to thirty skaters (8 to 20 for Bronze level) will create a program using all aspects of skating to tell a story. Vocal music is allowed. Teams may use props and scenery to help tell their story, but is not necessary. No limit to the number of skating elements used in the program. Please refer to the Theater on Ice guidelines on the USFS Website: go to Programs, then Theater on Ice. Teams may use costumes, props and scenery to help tell their story. There is no limit to the number of jumps allowed in a program. However, jumps must have a meaning in relation to the theme and should not be gratuitous. Solo, pair, dance or synchronized elements also must have meaning within the theme. Skaters are permitted to leave the visible portion of the ice such as behind a curtain or piece of scenery, but must remain on the ice surface itself during the number. All participants must wear their skates on the ice at all times. Before the music is started the team must take a stationary position on the ice and a skater must give a hand signal. The team should provide a written description of the performance. The description should be no more than 50 words in length and should be provided to the competition local organizing committee in the local language. An audio description of the program (or other verbal text) may be part of the CD/tape and precede the commencement of the program. The audio reading should not exceed 30 seconds. (See competition section in this guidebook for more information on audio descriptions.) Bronze/ Introductory Silver/ Novice Gold/ Junior Platinum/ Senior Adult Not more than 50% of the team may have passed MIF, free skate, pair, couples or free dance test higher than USFS Pre-Preliminary or ISI % of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test ( or prebronze adult MIF test) or ISI 3, and not more than 50% of the team may have passed the USFS Juvenile MIF test or ISI 5. No age restrictions 100 % of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test, USFS Pre-Bronze Adult MIF test, or ISI 3 and not more than 50% of the team may have passed the Intermediate MIF test or ISI 7. No age restrictions 100% of the team must have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary MIF test, Pre- Bronze Adult MIF test, or ISI 3 and 50% or more of the team must have passed the USFS Intermediate MIF or ISI 7. No age restrictions 100% of the team has reached the age of 18 years as of the May 15, In addition, 100% of the team must have passed at least one USFS or ISI test (other than a Basic Skills badge). This may include an adult or standard MIF, individual dance test (passing the entire dance category not required), freestyle, pairs, or ISI FS 1. Co-ed Event 2: : : : : PAIRS FREESKATE Open to all qualified skaters. At least one partner must have passed the appropriate pairs test. Partners must be male/female. Skaters are required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current USFS Rule Book in Sections 4001 through Pre-Juvenile No test 2: Juvenile At least the USFS Pre-Juvenile Pairs test 2: Intermediate At least the USFS Juvenile Pairs test 3: Novice At least the USFS Intermediate Pairs test 3: Junior At least the USFS Novice Pairs test 4: Senior At least the USFS Junior Pairs test 4: Adult Bronze No test 2:10 max 350 Adult Silver At least the USFS Adult Bronze Pairs test or Pre-Juvenile Pairs test 2:40 max 351 Adult Gold At least the USFS Adult Silver Pairs test or Juvenile Pairs test 3:40 max 352 Adult Masters At least the complete USFS Intermediate FS test or Intermediate Pairs test Max 3: /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 12 of 13

13 COUPLES COMPULSORY DANCE Open to all qualified skaters. Partners must be male/female. Skaters are required to comply with the requirements outlined in the current USFS Rule Book in Sections 4200 through Adults and youth couples will be grouped together. Level Dances Number of Patterns Pre-Juvenile Fiesta Tango 3 patterns 354 Juvenile 14Step 4 patterns 355 Intermediate American Waltz 2 patterns 356 Novice Kilian 6 patterns 357 Junior Westminster Waltz 2 patterns 358 Senior Tango Romantica 2 patterns 359 COUPLES FREE DANCE Open to all qualified skaters. Partners must be male/female. Skaters are required to comply with the requirements outlined in the current USFS Rule Book in Sections 4200 through Adults and youth couples will be grouped together. Juvenile At least 2 Preliminary Dances 2: Intermediate At least the USFS Juvenile Free Dance Test 2: Novice At least the USFS Intermediate Free Dance Test 3: Junior At least the USFS Novice Free Dance Test 3: Senior At least the USFS Junior Free Dance Test 4: /15/2009 5:00:37 AM Page 13 of 13