Announcement of the 45 th Annual New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs Championships

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1 Announcement of the 45 th Annual New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs Championships Hosted by the Hollydell Figure Skating Club Sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 6, 7 and 8, 2008 Location: Website: Hollydell Ice Arena 601 Hollydell Drive Sewell, NJ Chairperson: Joe Grasso NJCFSC2008@yahoo.com CoChairperson: Stacy DiNardo Eligibility: Rules: Entries: Any U.S. Figure Skating member who maintains legal residence in New Jersey or who maintains a New Jersey U.S. Figure Skating club as their HOME CLUB is eligible to compete in these championships. The same rules apply for Maneuver team events. For the high school team event, please see the event description for eligibility rules. This competition will be conducted according to the rules in the rulebook except as stated herein. The competition committee reserves the right to make changes marked as urgent by the May 2008 Governing Council meeting. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all events. This is a non-qualifying competition. Skaters may skate up one level from his/her highest FS level passed (does not include Basic Skills skaters/events). Test levels attained by April 14, 2008 will be the determining factor for the competition category. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) reserves the right to cancel any event due to lack of entries. If events are cancelled, skaters entered in such events may be invited to skate an exhibition if scheduling permits. Skaters who choose to skate an exhibition will not receive a refund for that event. The LOC reserves the right to combine, divide or cancel groups. Any skater who was a first place winner of a U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition or any prior NJCFSC Championships is not eligible to skate in an equivalent or lower category, but may enter the next higher category even though the required test level has not been attained. This ruling applies to all FS events except Senior Ladies and Senior Men. 1

2 Liability: U.S. Figure Skating, the Hollydell FSC, the NJ Council of Figure Skating Clubs, the Hollydell Ice Arena, its management and employees undertake no responsibility for damage or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents or guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they have against any officials, U.S. Figure Skating, the Hollydell FSC, the competition, and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition. USFS #3222 Deadline: Entry forms must be postmarked no later than Monday April 21, ALL LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED A $25 LATE FEE. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of the Chief Referee and postmarked no later than May 5, No metered, registered or certified mail will be accepted. Post office cancellation is required. Please send application and entry fee to: 2008 NJCFSC Championships c/o Joseph Grasso 18 E. West Street Glassboro, NJ Entry Fees: Basic Skills: $55 Freeskate 1 st event: $65 /2nd event $40 / Each additional event $25 Maneuver teams: $65 per team Pairs/Couples: $45 per skater per event High School Group Showcase: $20 per skater per team Returned checks will be subject to a $25 reprocessing fee. The reprocessing fee PLUS entry fee must then be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Schedules: Schedules will be posted 7-10 days prior to the start of the competition and will be posted on the Hollydell FSC website at and the NJ Council website at Schedules WILL NOT be mailed. Please do not for schedule information or send a self addressed stamped envelope. Refunds: (USFS rule # 3233 and 3235) Entry fees will be refunded only if an event is cancelled. Should a skater elect to skate an exhibition, no refund will be given for that event. Under no other circumstances will a refund be given including conflicting family activities, injuries or deaths in the family. Registration/Music: The registration desk will open one hour before the first event. Competitors are advised to be present at least one hour before their scheduled event in case the competition is running early. Pre-recorded CD s are required. No cassette tapes are allowed. Only one track per CD is allowed. Music on CDR-W type CDs will not be accepted. Music must be clearly marked with the skaters name, level and length of program and submitted one (1) hour before the start of the skater s event. The Hollydell FSC assumes no responsibility or liability for damage or loss of CD s. All competitors must have a duplicate CD with them at the time their event begins. The Hollydell FSC will provide the dance music. 2

3 Awards/Trophies: Medals will be awarded to first, second, third and fourth place skaters in all events and to each of the first, second, third and fourth place maneuver team members and high school group showcase skaters. The first place Gold Maneuver team will also receive a plaque. Freeskate trophies are only awarded for final round placements. *Perpetual trophies will be awarded to first place final round competitors as follows: Senior Ladies FS Highest Men s FS Junior Ladies FS Junior/Senior Artistic Novice Ladies FS Intermediate Ladies FS Juvenile Girls FS Pre Juvenile Girls FS Preliminary Girls FS Cup Dance Senior Trophy Dance Trophy donated by John Cattus Fritz Dietl Memorial Trophy Anne Marie Dunn Memorial Trophy Geneva Emerson Memorial Trophy Katrine Neil Memorial Trophy Janet Craw Memorial Trophy Helen Laurie Memorial Trophy Ethel Garwood Memorial Trophy Anne B. Flower Memorial Trophy Council Trophy Phyllis Francheschini Memorial Trophy *Perpetual trophies will be presented to the winning skaters during the NJCFSC Championships award ceremony, but immediately thereafter will be returned to, and shall remain in the possession of NJCFSC. Skaters will then be awarded an individual keeper trophy. Where a trophy will be awarded, the first though third place finishers from each elimination round will advance to the trophy round, not to exceed twelve (12) skaters. If only one group competes, this will serve as the trophy round. Facility: The ice surface is 85 x200 Hotel Information: The Marriott Residence Inn and the Fairfield Inn are the host hotels and are located 5 miles north of the rink at 1160 Hurfville Road (Route 41), Deptford, NJ Rates for June 6, 7 and 8 th start at $ per night for a single/double. All room reservations include a deluxe breakfast from 7:00 am 10:00 am. For reservations at either hotel, please call In order to receive the special rate for competitors, reservations must be made by May 16 th and you must mention the Hollydell FSC/NJCFSC Championships. Please direct all questions to: NJCFSC2008@yahoo.com Please save this announcement for your reference. 3

4 BASIC SKILLS EVENTS GENERAL INFORMATION: Basic Skills events will be following the guidelines as set forth in the Basic Skills Competition Manual. Skaters entering these events may not compete in any other event. Boys and girls may be scheduled to compete against each other. Skaters may not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating MIF or FS tests (higher than Skate with U.S. Basic Skills badge tests). BASIC ELEMENTS: SNOWPLOW SAM - BASIC 8 Each skater will have the option to perform one element at a time until all elements are completed. A. In the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps) OR B. Will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee Elements to be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music - Time 1:00 minute max Snowplow Sam Tots 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide either foot 2. Forward alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps, in a straight line across width of ice 3. Two foot turn in place forward to backward 4. Backward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward 1/2 swizzle pumps on a circle, either direction 6-8 consecutive 3. Moving forward to backward two foot turn either direction 4. Backward one foot glide either foot 5. Two foot spin Basic 4 1. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. Forward outside 3-turn R & L 4. Backward stroking 5. Backward snowplow stop R or L Basic 5 1. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Backward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. One foot spin min 3 revs 4. Hockey stop 5. Side toe hop either direction Basic 6 1. Forward inside 3-turn R & L from a standstill 2. Bunny hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line R or L 4. Lunge R or L 5. T-stop R or L Basic 7 1. Forward inside open mohawk R to L and L to R 2. Ballet jump either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counterclockwise 4. Forward inside pivot Basic 8 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside 3-turns R and L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka either direction 4. Combination move clockwise or counterclockwise - two forward crossovers into FI mohawk, step behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin optional free leg position 4

5 BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 (With Music) The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. To be skated on full ice Vocal music is allowed The skater may use elements from a previous level A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds Snowplow Sam Tots 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row 3. Backkward wiggles 2-6 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 3, Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide either foot 2. Two foot turn in place forward to backward 3. Backward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps, in a straight line across width of ice 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1 Forward stroking 2. Forward 1/2 swizzle pumps on a circle, either direction 6-8 consecutive 3. Moving forward to backward two foot turn either Direction 4. Backward one foot glide either foot 5. Two foot spin Basic 4 1. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. Forward outside 3-turn R & L 4. Backward stroking 5. Backward snowplow stop R or L Basic 5 1 Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Backward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. One foot spin min 3 revs 4. Hockey stop 5. Side toe hop either direction Basic 6 1. Forward inside 3-turn R & L from a standstill 2. Bunny hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line R or L 4. Lunge R or L 5. T-stop R or L Basic 7 1. Forward inside open Mohawk R to L and L to R 2. Ballet jump either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counterclockwise 4. Forward inside pivot Basic 8 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside 3-turns R and L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka either direction 4. Combination move clockwise or counterclockwise - two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin optional free leg position 5

6 BASIC SKILLS FREESKATE EVENT: FREESKATE 1-6 Program with music to be skated on full ice Elements may be skated in any order and may be repeated Vocal music is not allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30 +/-10 sec Freeskate 1 1. Advanced forward stroking 4-6 strokes 2. Forward outside or inside consecutive edges Scratch spin from back crossovers 4. Waltz jump from back crossovers 5. Half flip jump Freeskate 2 1. Forward outside spiral R o r L 2. Waltz three s R or L 3. Beginning back spin 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump 5. Toe loop Freeskate 3 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 pattern 2. Advanced forward outside swing rolls Back spin 4. Salchow 5. Waltz jump/ toe loop OR salchow/toe loop Beginner FS Program: Time 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Skills up to & including Free Skate 3 A well-balanced program consisting of 1/2-revolution jumps, single salchows and toe loops. No jump combos or sequences. Two-foot and one-foot upright spins permitted. *Skaters may have passed U.S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field tests but no higher than Basic Skills FS Badge tests. Freeskate 4 1. Spiral sequence: FI spiral, FI mohawk, BO spiral - sequence performed R or L 2. Forward power 3 s 2-3 consecutive R or L 3. Sit spin 4. Loop jump 5. Waltz jump/loop jump combo Freeskate 5 1. Spiral sequence: FO spiral, FO 3-turn, back crossover, backward inside spiral sequence performed R or L 2. Camel spin 3. Forward upright spin to back upright spin 4. Loop/loop combination jump 5. Flip jump Freeskate 6 1. Five step mohawk sequence, 1 set alternating patterns 2. Camel/sit spin combo min 4 rev s total 3. Spilt or stag jump 4. Waltz jump/ 1/2 loop/ salchow combination 5. Lutz jump HIGH SCHOOL GROUP SHOWCASE Event is open to any eligible competitors who are members of a NJ School Affiliated Club (SAC) that has registered with USFS for the season. Each individual competitor must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating. Performance will be judged solely for theatrical and artistic qualities and from an entertainment standpoint. Technical skating skill and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however skating must be the major element of the performance and of sufficient quality to support the theatrical elements chosen. Vocal music is permitted. Timing starts with the first motion of the body head, hand, skate, etc. Deductions will be made for exceeding the time limits. Each skater may participate in only one group showcase event. Group showcase teams have the potential to enter the National Showcase provided that all the qualifications are met. Please refer to the U.S. Figure Skating website for more information. TYPE Mini Production Ensemble (3 to 7) skaters Classification N/A USFS test equivalent N/A Age No restrictions Max duration 3:10 6

7 FREESKATE EVENTS Level Highest FS test passed but no higher Time - minutes +/- 10 sec except where noted All levels in accordance with USFS rule # s: No test No FS tests passed 1: /3721 Pre Preliminary Pre Preliminary FS 1: /3711 Preliminary Preliminary FS 1: /3701 Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile FS 2: /3691 Juvenile FS Juvenile FS 2: /3681 Open Juvenile FS (age 13 Juvenile FS 2: /3681 and over as of April 21) Intermediate SP Intermediate FS 2:00 max 3670/3671 Intermediate FS Intermediate FS 2: /3672 Novice SP Novice FS 2:30 max 3660/3661/3662 Novice FS Novice FS 3:00 ladies 3:30 men 3660/3663 Junior SP Group A Junior FS 2:50 max 3650/3651/3652 Junior FS Junior FS 3:30 ladies 4:00 men 3650/3653 Senior SP Senior FS 2:50 max 3640/3641/3642 Senior FS Senior FS 4:00 ladies 4:30 men 3640/3643 Adult Bronze FS 21 + Adult Bronze FS 1:40 max 3800/3801 Adult Silver FS 21 + Adult Silver FS 2:10 max 3790/3791 Adult Gold FS 21 + Adult Gold FS 2:40 max 3780/3781 COMPULSORY MOVES Compulsory moves eligibility is the same as for the freeskate events. Skaters may skate up one level from highest FS test passed. No music will be played. Only elements listed will be judged and only elements listed may be skated. Connecting steps are permitted except where stated. Elements must be skated in program format; however, elements may be skated in any order. Failed elements may not be retried. Additional jumps and spins are not permitted and will result in a deduction. Juvenile and Adult Gold/Masters will use full ice. All other levels are on half ice. Genders may be combined. No Test 1:00 minute max half ice 1. Bunny hops 2 in a row 2. Waltz jump 3. Lunge 4. Two-foot spin 5. Forward spiral either foot Pre Preliminary 1:00 minute max half ice 1. Salchow 2. Toe loop 3. Loop jump or Flip 4. One-foot spin min 3 revs 5. Forward spiral on outside edge Preliminary 1:00 minute max - half ice 1. Loop jump or Flip 2. Waltz jump/toe loop combo 3. Sit spin min 3 revs in position 4. Diagonal step sequence 5. Backward spiral on an edge Pre Juvenile 1:15 minute max half ice 1. Diagonal step sequence 2. Lutz jump 3. Flip/loop jump combo 4. Camel/sit spin (no change of foot) min 3 revs per position 5. Front to back scratch spin - min 3 revs per foot Juvenile 1:30 minutes max full ice 1. Circular step sequence 2. Axel 3. Lutz/loop jump combo 4. Layback or cross foot spin - min 4 revs in position 5. Sit change back sit spin - min 3 revs each foot Adult Bronze 1:00 minute max half ice 1. Waltz jump/toe loop combo (no turns or steps in between) 2. Loop jump 3. Sit spin min 3 revs 4. Lunge or spiral Adult Silver 1:15 minute max half ice 1. Flip jump 2. Loop jump 3. Single single jump combo (must include a toe loop) 4. Eight-step mohawk sequence either direction 2 sequences to be performed 5. Sit spin min 4 revs Adult Gold/Masters 1:30 minutes max full ice 1. Axel 2. Lutz/loop combo 3. Circular step sequence 4. Waltz jump/ 1/2 loop/ flip combo 5. Layback ladies/cross foot spin men 6. Camel to back sit spin min 4 revs each position 7

8 COMPULSORY SPINS Compulsory spin eligibility is the same as for the freeskate events. Skaters may skate up one level from highest FS level passed. No music will be played. Only the spins listed will be judged. Spins must be skated in program format and may be skated in any order. Minimum connecting footwork allowed. Additional jumps and spins are not permitted and will result in a deduction. All levels will use half-ice. No Test Max 45 seconds 1. Two-foot spin min 2 revs 2. One-foot spin optional free leg min 2 revs Pre Preliminary 1:00 minute max 1. Forward one-foot spin min 3 revs 2. Camel spin min 3 revs 3. One-foot back spin min 3 revs Preliminary 1:00 minute max 1. One-foot forward upright spin no laybacks min 4 revs 2. Sit spin min 4 revs in position 3. One-foot upright back spin min 4 revs Pre Juvenile/Juvenile 1:30 minutes max 1. Camel spin min 4 revs in position 2. Combo spin with only 1 change of foot min 4 revs each foot 3. Layback ladies or Cross-foot men min 4 revs in position Intermediate/Novice 1:30 minutes max 1. Flying spin min 5 revs in position 2. Combo spin with only 3 different positions and only one change of foot min 5 revs each foot 3. Layback ladies Cross foot men 5 revs in pos Junior/Senior 1:30 minutes max 1. Flying spin min 8 revs in position 2. Layback ladies Cross foot men 8 revs in pos 3. Spin combo with only 3 different positions and only one change of foot min 6 revs each foot Adult Bronze/Silver 1:30 minutes max 1. One foot forward upright spin min 4 revs 2. Sit spin min 3 revs in position 3. Camel spin min 3 revs in position Adult Gold/Masters 1:30 minutes max 1. One foot back spin min 4 revs 2. Combo spin w/only one change of foot min 3 revs each foot 3. Layback ladies or cross foot men min 4 revs in position ARTISTIC Music is chosen by the skater and may include vocal music. Costume is the skater s choice. Skaters will be judged solely on the use and quality of edges, footwork, spirals, etc as well as flow and expressing the rhythm and character of the music. The skater may include jumps and spins to enhance the interpretation of the music. No jump higher than a double lutz is permitted. Jumps and spins are judged on the quality, not on the difficulty. Props are not permitted (includes hats and capes). Genders may be combined. Juvenile/ Intermediate/Novice: Max 2:10 minutes minimum Juvenile FS and no higher than Novice FS Junior/Senior: Max 2:40 minutes minimum Junior FS Adult: Max 1:40 minutes must be at least 21 years old and skated in accordance with 3820/3821 SHOWCASE Skating will be judged solely for theatrical and artistic qualities, and from an entertainment standpoint. Technical skill and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and of sufficient quality to support the theatrical elements chosen. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious loss of control will reduce the competitor s marks. Elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact, choreography, line, extension and use of costumes, ice and props. Costumes should fit the performance; competition skating attire will be penalized. Props are limited to those that can be hand carried or pushed onto the ice surface by the competitor, unassisted. Setup and clearance times are limited to 30 seconds each. Props may not include flame or smoke or any presentation that affects the quality of the ice surface. Vocal music is permitted. Levels may be further combined or divided according to the number of entries. Boys and girls may be combined. No Test/Pre Preliminary Max 1:40 Skater may have passed Pre Preliminary FS but no higher Preliminary/Pre Juvenile Max 1:40 Skater may have passed Pre Juvenile FS, but no higher 8

9 SOLO DANCE EVENTS Event May have passed: But no higher than: Dutch Waltz/Canasta Tango No tests required 2 Pre Bronze dances Rhythm Blues/Cha Cha 2 Preliminary dances Complete Bronze dance test Swing Dance/Fiesta Tango Complete Preliminary dance test One Pre Silver dance Hickory Hoedown/Willow Waltz Complete Bronze dance test One Silver dance 14-Step/Foxtrot Complete Pre Silver dance test One Pre-Gold dance American Waltz No test restrictions No test restrictions Kilian No test restrictions No test restrictions Rocker Foxtrot/Blues No test restrictions No test restrictions Starlight Waltz No test restrictions No test restrictions *If you are interested in competing in any pair event, couples dance, solo interpretive dance, solo original dance, shadow dance, senior trophy dance or cup dance event, please contact the competition committee directly. MANEUVER TEAM EVENTS Each New Jersey U.S. Figure Skating Club may enter a team of four (4) skaters. Individual participation is limited to being on only one team and for one club. Each team member performs a different maneuver. The LOC/Referee reserves the right to grant permission to clubs under certain hardship cases to enter this event with only three members. One member would then perform two elements. Introductory Maneuver Team Members may not have passed ANY U.S. Figure Skating tests 1. Backward crossovers in a figure eight pattern 2. Forward spiral 3. Two-foot spin 4. Waltz jump Bronze Maneuver Team Members may not have passed higher than the Preliminary FS test 1. Loop jump 2. Waltz jump 3. Salchow/toe loop combo (no turns or steps in between) 4. One-foot upright spin (free foot position optional) Silver Maneuver Team Members may not have passed higher than the Juvenile FS test 1. Axel 2. Double toe loop 3. Camel sit change sit spin 4. Serpentine spiral sequence (must have at least 3 distinct spiral positions) Gold Maneuver Team Open to all skaters 1. Double Lutz 2. Double salchow/double toe loop jump combo (no turns or steps in between) 3. Flying sit spin 4. Camel to back camel spin Adult Maneuver Team open to skaters 21 years of age and over 1. Shoot the duck or lunge 2. One-foot upright spin (free leg position optional) 3. Jump combination with 2 single jumps no axels permitted no turns or steps between jumps 4. Circular spiral sequence with at least 2 distinct spiral positions 9

10 45 th Annual NJ Council of Figure Skating Clubs Championships Sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating ENTRY FORM DATES: June 6, 7, and 8, 2008 LOCATION: Hollydell Ice Arena, 601 Hollydell Drive, Sewell, NJ Please type or print clearly Name: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth Age (as of April 21, 2008) Address City State Zip Phone# Home Club USFS# Name of Coach(es) Coach s Phone # Coach s Highest tests passed as of April 21, 2008: Freeskate Moves Dance Pairs Partner s Name and USFS # Each partner must fill out a separate application EVENT REGISTRATION BASIC SKILLS With Music BASIC SKILLS Without Music BASIC SKILLS FREESKATE ARTISTIC Snowplow Sam Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 5 Basic 1 Basic 5 Freeskate 1 Freeskate 4 Juvenile/intermediate Basic 2 Basic 6 Basic 2 Basic 6 Freeskate 2 Freeskate 5 Novice/Junior/Senior Basic 3 Basic 7 Basic 3 Basic 7 Freeskate 3 Freeskate 6 Adult Basic 4 Basic 8 Basic 4 Basic 8 Beginner Freeskate FREESKATE SOLO DANCE SHOWCASE No Test Dutch Waltz/Canasta Tango No Test/Pre Preliminary Pre Preliminary Rhythm Blues/Cha Cha Preliminary/Pre Juvenile Preliminary Swing Dance/Fiesta Tango Pre Juvenile Hickory Hoedown/Willow Waltz Juvenile 14-Step/Foxtrot Open Juvenile 13+ American Waltz COMPULSORY MOVES Intermediate Short Kilian No Test Intermediate FS Rocker Foxtrot/Blues Pre Preliminary Novice Short Starlight Waltz Preliminary Novice FS Pre Juvenile Junior Short COMPULSORY SPINS Juvenile Junior FS No Test Adult Bronze Senior Short Pre Preliminary Adult Silver Senior FS Preliminary Adult Gold/Masters Adult Bronze Pre Juvenile/Juvenile Adult Silver Intermediate/Novice Adult Gold Junior/Senior Adult Bronze/Silver Adult Gold/Masters PAGE 1 OF 2 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 10

11 PAGE 2 OF 2 PLEASE COMPLETE ENTIRE PAGE ENTRY FEES: Basic Skills events: $55 Freeskate events: $65 first event/ $40 second event/ $25 each additional event Pairs/Couples: $45 per skater per event LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED A $25 LATE FEE AND WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF REFEREE IF POSTMARKED BY MAY 5, # of events Total enclosed Please make checks payable to: 2008 NJCFSC Championships Mail application to: 2008 NJCFSC Championships c/o Joseph Grasso, 18 E, West Street Glassboro, NJ All returned checks are subject to a $25 reprocessing fee. The entry fee plus the $25 reprocessing fee must then be paid by cash, money order or certified check. No refunds will be given unless an event is cancelled as per USFS #3233/3235 Skaters interested in competing in any pair event, couples dance, solo interpretive dance, solo original dance, shadow dance, senior trophy dance or cup dance event, please contact the competition committee directly. CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBLITY: I hereby approve the entry of this applicant, and certify that he/she is a member in good standing with the Home Club indicated above. I also certify that the applicant has attained the appropriate test levels indicated, and ensure that I have checked that 2007 NJCFSC winners have advanced, as required. Club Officer/Test Chair: / Signature Title U.S. Figure Skating, clubs, organizers of this competition and the Hollydell Ice Arena undertake no responsibility for damage or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents or guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they have against any officials, U.S. Figure Skating, the club(s) hosting the competition, and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition, as per USFS Rulebook #3222 Skater Signature Date: (Parent/guardian if skater is a minor) FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 21, NO METERED, REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. POST OFFICE CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED. For official use only: Date Rec d Amt Rec d Check # Entry # 11

12 45 TH ANNUAL NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF FIGURE SKATING CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIPS SANCTIONED BY U.S. FIGURE SKATING TEAM ENTRY FORM Club Represented Team Official s Name (please print) /Phone # INTRODUCTORY MANEUVER TEAM Maneuver Skater name USFS # Alternate Name USFS # Back Crossovers Spiral Two-foot Spin Waltz Jump BRONZE MANEUVER TEAM Maneuver Skater Name USFS # Alternate Name USFS # Loop Jump Waltz Jump Toe Loop Combo One-foot Spin SILVER MANEUVER TEAM Maneuver Skater Name USFS # Alternate Name USFS # Axel Double Toe Camel/sit/back sit Serpentine Spiral GOLD MANEUVER TEAM Maneuver Skater Name USFS # Alternate Name USFS # Double Lutz Dbl Sal/Dbl Toe Flying Sit Camel to back camel ADULT MANEUVER TEAM Maneuver Skater Name USFS # Alternate Name USFS # Shoot the duck /lunge One-foot Spin Jump Combo Circular Spiral Seq HIGH SCHOOL GROUP SHOWCASE High School Represented: Skater Name USFS # Skater Name USFS # U.S. Figure Skating, clubs, organizers of competitions, and Hollydell Ice Arena undertake no responsibility for damage or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents or guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by, or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release all claims which they have against any officials, U.S Figure Skating, the LOC, and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition, as per USFS rulebook #3222. Team Official Signature Date Entry forms must be postmarked no later than APRIL 21, Late entries will be charged a $25 late fee and will be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Referee if submitted by May 5, No metered, registered or certified mail will be accepted. Post office cancellation is required. Send entry fees and form to: 2008 NJCFSC Championships, c/o Joseph Grasso 18 E. West Street, Glassboro, NJ Please make checks payable to: 2008 NJCFSC Championships Fees: $65 per maneuver team # of teams Amount enclosed Fees: $20 per skater per high school team # of skaters Amount enclosed Entry fees are not refundable unless an event is cancelled by the LOC. USFS #3233/3235 CERTIFICATION: I certify that these applicants are all members in good standing with the home club and/or high school listed above, and each meets the test level requirements specified for the event. Club Officer/Test Chair: / Signature Title 12

13 2008 MEDIA RELEASE FORM I consent to allow the New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs to use photos of my son/daughter and issue a press release regarding any academic or skating achievements. Date PRINT Name of Skater PRINT Name of Parent/Guardian SIGNATURE of Parent/Guardian Other Information: CITY/TOWN COUNTY NEWSPAPER REPORTER or BUREAU CHIEF PHONE CONTACT If more than one periodical NEWSPAPER REPORTER or BUREAU CHIEF PHONE CONTACT Please include a 5X7 color [head and shoulders portrait] photograph or digital file in a jpg or gif format.. 13

14 Contact Name: New Jersey Council Championships Ad Journal Contract PLEASE PRINT or TYPE SEE REVERSE SIDE Company Name: Address: Telephone: Fax: The program interior will be photocopied in black and white. Camera-ready art will be used if provided. Copy may be ed to Standard business cards are acceptable for 1/8 page ads. Cards will be retyped or scanned if necessary for reproduction quality. There will be an extra $35.00 charge for graphic design. We cannot reproduce photographs. Quantity Price each Total Amount Booster (Submit copy below. Graphics choices on reverse side) $ /8 page ad (business card size) $ /4 page ad $ /2 page ad $ Full page ad $ Inside Front Cover or Inside Back Cover $ Back Cover $ Boosters- $15.00 Three lines, 25 letters and /or spaces per line. Print copy exactly as you wish it to appear. Camera-ready copy is enclosed. My business card is enclosed. Payment is enclosed for ad that was ed to dmfield@aol.com Printed copy is enclosed on reverse side. Please design my ad. Additional Charge: $35.00 Total number of ads TOTAL amount enclosed $ Mail the completed form, payment, and ad copy to: NJ Council Championships Ad Journal c/o Betty Field 603 Pheasant Run Drive Cinnaminson, NJ Make checks payable to: NJCFSC NJCFSC is a nonprofit corporation organized as a 501.c3 under the IRS code. DEADLINE: Contract & Copy Must be received no later than May 1,

15 New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs New Jersey Council Championships Ad Journal Contract Page 2 A. Graphic Booster Choices Sample A: Good luck, Nancy Anne! Jump high, spin fast, SK8 GR8! Love, Mom & Dad Note: Font to be selected by Journal Designer Check Choice Clip Art Message (25 letters/spaces- max. 3 lines) A. Skate B. Girl C. Layback D. Beilman E. Landing (Man) F. Spiral (Man) G. Pair H. Dancers I. Synchro B. Graphic Design for Ad Copy (Business Card Full page Ads) Note: There is a $35.00 charge for all advertising design. PLEASE PRINT AD COPY BELOW. If more space is needed, staple copy to this contract. 15