Special Olympic Regional & Invitational Competition

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1 Western Ontario Special Olympic Regional & Invitational Competition Woodstock District Community Complex, Southwood Arena 381 Finkle St, N4V1A3 Saturday, December 3, 2011 Co-hosted by Skate Canada - Western Ontario and Woodstock Skating Club Sanctioned by Skate Canada and USFSA An invitation is extended to all Skate Canada and USFSA eligible figure skaters to participate in the Ontario Special Olympics Regional & Invitational Competition. ICE SURFACE: Southwood Arena 100 X 200 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Completed entry forms and entry fees MUST BE RECEIVED BY Tuesday, November 1, EVENTS: The following categories will be offered but may be combined dependant on actual entries received. Introductory - Beginner (see below) Singles - Levels 1 to 6 (Elements and Free Skate combined) Pairs - Levels 1 to 3 Ice Dancing - Levels 1 to 4 Solo Dance - Levels 1 to 4 Please check Special Olympic Canada for Rules at Introductory Level (Elements Only) This event is for beginner skaters in the Special Olympics program. It will consist of the element portion only. This event is only held at Regional/Invitation level. 1

2 Elements are as follows: 1. ½ sit glide 2. Snowplow stop 3. Two foot turn on the spot 4. Two foot jump on the spot 5. Forward skating ENTRY FEES: Please use entry form attached to this announcement. A separate form is required for each entry. All participants cheques are to be made payable to Woodstock Skating Club. Introductory (Elements only) $ Singles (Elements and Free Skating combined) $ Dance (per team) $ Solo Dance $ Pairs (per team) $ REFUNDS: A full refund will be given only if the category is cancelled or if the entry is withdrawn before the closing date for entries. Medical refunds will be granted upon receipt of a medical certificate prior to January 1 st, REGISTRAR: Vermell Stevens Culloden Line P O Box 323 Ingersoll, On N5C 3K5 Phone Voice message vermell@oxford.net INQUIRES: Shannon Cotnam ext (Work) cotnam@hhsc.ca (Work) (Home) cotnams@hotmail.com (Home) CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY: FLIGHT LISTS (showing skaters in alphabetical order by last name) and a Tentative Competition Schedule will be posted as soon as possible after the Closing Date of the Competition on the Skate Canada Western Ontario website: Also the Flight Lists and tentative Schedule will be ed to the CLUB contact for distributition to the competitors. After reviewing the lists, all questions and/or concerns should be directed to the Registrar immediately. 2

3 Changes to the posted Lists and Schedule will NOT be reflected on the website. Skaters and Coaches are responsible for verifying their latest skating times upon registration. COMMENCEMENT OF EVENTS & REGISTRATION: Registration Desk will be opened 1 hour prior to the start of skating. Competitors must register at least one hour before the scheduled time of their event. COACHES: All coaches must register to receive accreditation. Only Skate Canada/USFSA certified coaches wearing photo ID will be permitted at ice level. MUSIC: Note: The Skate Canada - Western Ontario music guidelines below shall apply however the participants may submit a CASSETTE tape if they do not have a CD available. Information regarding the appropriate software programs to use in order to ensure CD s are compatible with the WO music equipment is available from the Skate Canada Western Ontario (WO) Audio Personnel. wosaudio@execulink.com 0R 1. General i) Each compact disc shall be a standard CD-R compact disc and enclosed in a single transparent plastic CD case. (DO NOT use CD-RW) ii) Music on CD must be in CD Audio format (cda file). (NOT mp3;.acc or DVD) iii) For quality it is recommended to burn only music files that are in wav format. iv) Skater or Team should keep a CD in a safe place for COMPETITION USE ONLY. 2. Music Information i) Music information shall be completed in detail as required on Entry Form for each skater or team. 3. Music Registration i) Each skater or team shall register ALL music at the music registration desk. ii) Each skater or team shall register 1 CD for each program(short; long; short dance; Free Dance) (Recommendation: Skater or Team carries a second copy of their music at rink side.) 3

4 4. Labeling NO STICK ON LABELS ALLOWED ON EITHER SIDE OF CD! (Labels Cause CD to Jam in CD Player) i) Each CD will require VERSION # (Ver. 1) Date solo was created (mo/yr) on CD ONLY {when a skater s music is changed the Version # will change and Date will reflect the date (mo/yr) of the change.} ii) Skater or Team name, category name, total music time and Home Club shall be clearly Printed on: a. Label on CD case back insert ONLY. CD must be visible in front of case. b. IDENTIFY CD by writing on front of CD using an approved pen. Use of a fine or medium point Sharpie is OK. Do not use ballpoint pen. c. DO NOT write on recorded side of CD OR apply STICK ON Labels to CD. 5. Recording Specifications i) Only one program (using one track only) shall be recorded on each CD. ii) Music shall be recorded on CD so that it starts within not less than.25 second and not more than.5 second after PLAY button is pressed on CD player iii) CD recording level shall be a normal, consistent listening level. WO Music Guidelines are also posted on the WO website MARKING: The One by One (OBO) accounting system will be used in calculating the results for this event. ADMISSION: No admission fee. AWARDS: Medals will be presented to Skaters finishing first, second and third in each event and participation ribbons for all other placements. VIDEO CAMERA POLICY: A Professional Videographer may be available at the competition for your convenience. Please check with registration for further information. WESTERN ONTARIO CAMERA POLICY: Ticket holders are only permitted to use cameras at the event forpersonal use. Camera s lens must not be larger than 200 mm. Absolutely no video cameras or digital cameras using video are allowed. No flash photography is allowed. Any resale of photography is strictly prohibited. HOTELS: 4

5 Participants, coaches and parents are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. Microtel Inn and Suites Quality Inn and Suites 811 Athlone Avenue 580 Bruin Blvd Holiday Inn Express Hotel Super 8 Hotel 510 Norwich Avenue 560 Norwich Ave DIRECTIONS TO ARENA: Reference Internet Map Sites (i.e. arenamaps.com, mapquest.com, mapblast.com etc.) for view of map and directions. WATCH SKATE CANADA WESTERN ONTARIO WEBSITE FOR CHANGES/CORRECTIONS 5