ANNOUNCEMENT / INVITATION

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1 ANNOUNCEMENT / INVITATION SKATE MALMÖ Interclub Competition in Figure skating Malmö - Sweden March 13-15, 2015 Sanctioned by the Swedish Figure Skating Association Malmö Konståkningsklubb is happy to invite you to participate in SKATE MALMÖ 2015, an interclub competition in Figure skating organized in Malmö on March

2 1. GENERAL Skate Malmö 2015 will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2011, the ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules for Single & Pair Skating 2011 and the relevant ISU Communications. All ISU members and clubs, members of National Figure Skating Federations associated to ISU, are invited to take part in the competition. The organizer reserves the right to limit the number of participants in case the number of competitors is too high. The organizing club reserves the right to enter more competitors. The clubs are asked to list the skaters in the order in which they wish to be accepted to the competition. For Swedish skaters we will prioritate skaters with highest scores season 2014/2015. Organizer: Malmö Konståkningsklubb Date: March 2015 Place of competition: Isstadion Malmö (30 x 60 m), heated Evaluation: All categories ISU Judging System 2. TECHNICAL DATA SENIOR, age and requirements according to ISU Rules Ladies and Men, Short program and Free skating JUNIOR, age and requirements according to ISU Rules Ladies and Men, Short program and Free skating ADVANCED NOVICE, age and requirements according to ISU Rules Boys and Girls, Short program and Free skating BASIC NOVICE A, born Boys and Girls, Free skating 2.30 min. +/-10 sec CUBS, born and younger Boys and Girls, Free skating 2.30 min. +/- 10 sec Rules for Basic Novice A and Cubs: a) Maximum of 4 jump element for Girls and Boys, one of which must be an Axel type jump. There may be up to two (2) jump combinations ore sequences. Jump combinations can contain only two (2) jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only the two most difficult jump will be counted. Tripple jumps are not permitted. Any single and double jump (including double axel) cannot be executed more than twice in total. b) There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of wich must be a spin combination with or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) 2

3 revolutions in total) and one spin with no change of position and with or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total). Flying entry is allowed. c) There must be one (1) Choreosequence with utilizing 50% of the ice surface. The sequence will have a fixed value. The program components are only evaluated in: Skating Skills Performance/Execution The factor of the program components is 2.5 Maximum of level ENTRIES Entries of competitors Entries must be made by name to anneli@malmokk.se not later than 22 January, Enclosed entry form must be used. Planned Program Content (PPC) for each skater must be enclosed. Confirmation will be announced until 31 January Definite timetable and list of participants will be announced to all entered clubs in February Entries of judges Each participating ISU Members and clubs with entries in at least two categories may suggest one international/national Judge. The organizer reserves the right to select the judges and Technical panel. Accommodation Thursday-Sunday and meals Friday breakfast until Sunday lunch will be paid for the selected judges by the organizer. Deadline for Entries of Judges is 22 January, The confirmation of the list of judges will be announced until 31 January MUSIC All Competitors shall provide competition music of good quality on CD. CD must state the full name of the competitor, category, name of club and country. The participants are obliged to present their music records at the accreditation desk. 3

4 6. TRANSPORTATION Malmö KK will provide transport service upon request: From railway station Hyllie (for participants coming from Copenhagen airport Kastrup) for 6 EUR (55 SEK)/person/one way. From Malmo airport- Sturup for 11 EUR (100 SEK)/person/one way and from the railway stations of Malmo for 6 EUR (55 SEK)/person/one way. Please, be informed that this service is only possible in case your travel details arrives to the organizer not later than 22 February, ACCREDITATION All event Officials, Judges, Team Leaders, Competitors and Coaches taking part in the Competition are requested to register at the ice-rink from morning 13 March. Adress: Isstadion, Eric Perssons väg 1, Malmö 8. OFFICIAL HOTEL All participantsare responsible for their costs. All participants make their own reservation with the hotel. The organizer has reserved facilities at the official hotel. The room rates are per room and night including breakfast. MERCURE HOTEL MALMÖ ( 5 minutes walking from the arena) Stadiongatan MALMO SWEDEN Telephone number: info@mercure-hotel-malmo.com Single room: 580 SEK Double room: 680 SEK Triple room: 880 SEK Booking Code: SKATEMALMO. Book latest 12 February to be sure to get this price. 9. MEAL It will be possible to buy lunch and dinner at Isstadion for 8 EUR/portion (70 SEK). The food has to be preordered and payment must be made in advance no later than 22 February, The Please use the enclosed document. There is no possibility to buy food at Isstadion the same day. 4

5 10. ENTRY FEE Entry fee: 90 EUR (825 SEK) for 2 programs, 70 EUR (650SEK) for 1 program. Practise fee: 5 EUR (45 SEK). Payment must be made in advance not later than 22 February, If a skater withdraws from the competition after February 22, the entry fee will not be refunded. Please pay to: Account holder: Malmö KK International bank account number (IBAN) SE Bank Identity code (SWIFT) SWEDSESS Swedish Clubs: Bankgiro: LIABILITY In accordance with Rule 119, the Organizing Committee accepts no liability for bodily or personal injury, or for property loss or damage incurred by Competitors and Officials. Each ISU member or their affiliated clubs is expected to provide their own insurance protection. The Organizer will provide emergency medical services for all invited Officials and Competitors during the competition period. 12. INFORMATION For further information, please contact: anneli@malmokk.se Looking forward to see you in Malmö. 5

6 SCHEDULE Preliminary schedule competition: Thursday 12 th of March: Opening draw at Malmö isstadion (the arena) Friday 13th of March: Cubs girls Basic Novice A girls Cubs boys, basic novice boys Junior Ladies Saturday 14th of March: Advanced Novice girls Advanced Novice boys, Junior and Senior Men Senior Ladies Junior Ladies Sunday 15th of March: Advanced Novice girls Senior Ladies Advanced Novice boys, Junior and Senior Men End of competition In the free skating the skaters will skate in reversed result order of the short program. Award ceremony will be off ice 10 minutes after the conclusion of each category. Detailed time schedule for the competition will be sent out with the confirmation. Depending on the number of participants we might have to adjust the preliminary schedule. Practise schedule The competitors will be allocated time for practise Friday if the box at the entry form is ticked off. There is no practise for cubs and Basic Novice A. Friday: Advanced Novice/Junior Ladies/Senior Ladies 6