ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACKET FOR THE 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships

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1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACKET FOR THE 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships Competition: October 5 8, 2006 Official Practice Ice: October 3 & 4, 2006 To be held at: Culver Ice Rink 4545 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, California 90232

2 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships GENERAL INFORMATION The 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships will be held on October 5 8, 2006 at the Culver Ice Rink, 4545 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, California. It is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and hosted by the All Year Figure Skating Club The Southwest Pacific Regional Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules of U.S. Figure Skating. This competition will be governed by all rules applicable to the competitive season. Eligibility to enter the Competition: Skaters must be current members of U.S. Figure Skating and have permission of their home club. Further eligibility is determined by test and age qualifications as per current U.S. Figure Skating rules. Age and tests as of September 1, 2006 shall govern. Skaters may be required to provide a birth certificate as proof of age, if requested. Qualifying: Results of the 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships will determine which skaters will qualify for the 2007 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships for the Novice, Junior and Senior Singles Free Skating and the Novice Pairs and Dance events. Results of the 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships will determine which skaters will qualify for the 2007 U.S. Junior Championships for the Juvenile and Intermediate Singles Free Skating, Pairs, and Dance events. Results of the 2007 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships will determine which skaters will qualify for the 2007 U.S Championships for the Novice, Junior and Senior Singles Free Skating, Pairs, and Dance events. Calculation of all results and the determination of the number of skaters who will qualify from each event will be in accordance with current U.S. Figure Skating rules. Information Regarding Future Competitions: 2007 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships November 14 18, 2006 Mountlake Terrace, Washington Host: Seattle Skating Club 2007 U.S. Junior Championships November 28 December 2, 2006 Cleveland, Ohio Host: Greater Skating Council of Cleveland 2007 State Farm s U.S. Figure Skating Championships January 21 28, 2007 Spokane, Washington Host: Spokane Figure Skating Alliance

3 REGISTRATION TABLE A registration table will be set just inside the door of the Culver Ice Rink on the dates of the competition one hour prior to the first event. All entrants are required to register to receive their credentials. Music must be turned in at the time of registration. BULLETINS AND NOTICES An Official Bulletin Board or wall space so designated will be maintained at the Culver Ice Rink and will contain official information only. Notices posted here are considered sufficient notice to all entrants. Check frequently for any change in the schedule or other notices. Additional information can also be found at the All Year FSC website, AWARDS Awards will be presented to the 1 st through 4 th place competitors in each event as soon as possible following the posting of the results. Awards will be given for qualifying round placements, for those events that require initial rounds. For events with Short and Free Skating programs, awards will only be given for the final combined results, and not for individual placements in the Short Program or Free Skating segments. CREDENTIALS/ TICKETS Competitors, one Chaperone, and all Coaches, Officials, and Volunteers will be provided a credential for identification purposes and admission to the arena. Each competitor may request one additional chaperone s badge at a cost of $15 (request form provided in packet). Coaches must hold current membership for both U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) in order to be issued a credential. Membership forms for the PSA can be obtained on the PSA web site at Membership forms for U.S. Figure Skating can be obtained through any member club or on the U.S. Figure Skating web site at (See Rule 3032). There will be an admission fee for persons who do not have a credential. Admission prices are as follows: All Event Tickets will be $35. Daily admission prices will be $10 for ages 12 and up. Children under 12 are free. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND OTHER VENDORS The official photographer will be Joanne Funakoshi. Award photos will be taken as soon as possible following the posting of results. Group photos will be taken of each event and individual photos may be arranged with the photographer. Absolutely no flash photography is allowed of competitors on the ice. The flash may cause distraction leading to error or injury. The official videographer is Hurd Video. Personal video taping, using hand-held camera and from the stands, is allowed of your skater only. No tripods may be set up and taping will not be permitted at rink side. In accordance with U.S. Figure Skating rules, you may only tape your own skater and no one else in the event or other events. Vendors with skating-related items may be found outside the main entrance of Culver Ice Rink during practice ice and competition times. Concessions may be purchased at the Culver Ice Rink snack bar.

4 ARENA The competition will be held at the Culver Ice Rink, 4545 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, California. Ice Surface: The ice surface is 85 x 200 with slightly rounded corners. Rinks in the Area: Toyota Center The Skating Edge 555 Nash St S. Western Ave. El Segundo, CA Harbor City, Ca Pickwick Ice Arena 1001 Riverside Dr. Burbank, Ca PRACTICE ICE Practice ice will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 and Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 at the Culver Ice Rink. Skaters in the qualifying events at the 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships may purchase official practice ice sessions for $15 per skater per session. Competitors will be allowed to purchase one session per program (Short Program & Free Skate). Each skater s music will be played once per assigned session. Competitors will not be automatically assigned practice sessions when they enter the competition. To reserve practice ice, you must fill out the Practice Ice Request form and mail it, along with the appropriate fees, to: Contact Info: Beverly Price, 2756 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA Phone: home: / price.beverly@aaa-calif.com Practice Ice fees will not be refunded unless the session is not assigned or entry is withdrawn prior to the entry deadline. PRACTICE ICE (Continued) Unofficial practice ice sessions may be offered for a $15 fee, if time allows in the schedule. Competitors will be notified if these additional practice sessions are available. Music will not be played on unofficial practice ice sessions. Warm-up sessions (20 minutes) will be scheduled for qualifying events, if time permits. There will be no charge for these sessions and competitors will be automatically assigned. Music will not be played on warm-up sessions. TRANSPORTATION The nearest airport is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is served by all major airlines and car rental companies. Commercial airport shuttle service and taxi service is available. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) The TSA of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has very strict screening guidelines for transporting sports equipment. It prohibits certain sporting equipment from being brought on-board an aircraft, including but not limited to ice skates. While these items are prohibited from your carry-on luggage, they may be transported to your destination in your checked baggage. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and security screeners and/or damage to other luggage.

5 Please refer to the website below for an outline of items that are permitted and prohibited in your carry-on and/or checked baggage. Driving Directions: From 405 North, Exit at Culver Blvd. Turn left as you exit the freeway, turn right at Braddock. Go to Sepulveda Blvd., turn right and the rink will be a short distance ahead on the right hand side. From 405 South, Exit at Washington and Culver Blvd. Turn left when you exit the freeway. Go to Culver Blvd and turn left. Go to Sepulveda Blvd, turn right and the rink will be about a mile up on the right hand side. PARKING Parking at the Culver Ice Rink is in the parking lot on the premises. There are a limited number of spaces and parking can be difficult during large or well attended events. There is metered parking along the street on Sepulveda Blvd. There is also parking on other surrounding streets. Please consider time needed to find parking when planning your arrival for your practice ice and your event. Skaters may be dropped off at the front entrance if necessary. HOTELS Official Hotel: Radisson Hotel Rate: $109 / night, 6161 W. Centinela Ave. Shuttle Service available to/from LAX Culver City, CA / Mention Group Code: Southwest Pacific Reservations must be made by September 15, 2006 SCHEDULE /GROUPS A preliminary tentative schedule will be provided on the All Year FSC website. This schedule is subject to change based on the number of entries in each event. As soon as possible after the close of entries, a new tentative schedule of events will be available on the All Year Figure Skating Club website Skaters will receive confirmation of their event by or regular mail as soon as it is available. The skating order and group divisions (if applicable) for each event shall be announced and posted in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating Rules. Any schedule changes will be posted on the website prior to the competition and on the Official Bulletin Board or wall space so designated at the Culver Ice Rink at the start of the competition. Posted schedule supersedes any previously distributed schedules. PROGRAM PHOTOS If you would like your photograph included in the program, please send a JPG 300dpi or two (2) black & white 5x7 photos, marked on the back with your name, event and home club, to: Program Photos Attn: Mark Edward 5102 Sparrow Dr Huntington Beach, CA skateman@socal.rr.com Photographs must be mailed by September 1, 2006 to be included.

6 VOLUNTEERS All volunteer staff will be wearing identification badges and are present to assist you should the need arise. LOC CONTACT INFORMATION For any questions or additional information on the competition, you may contact the Competition Chairman. **No calls after 9:00 p.m. (Pacific time) please** Dan Heslin Chief Referee Larry Kriwanek

7 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships OFFICIAL PRACTICE ICE REQUEST FORM Please Print Name Phone ( ) Address City State Zip Gender: M F. Partner (if applicable) Professional s Name Phone( ) Professional s Practice ice will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 3 and Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 at the Culver Ice Rink. Skaters in the qualifying events at the 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships may purchase official practice ice sessions for $15 per skater per session. Competitors will be allowed to purchase one session per program. Competitors will not be automatically assigned practice sessions when they enter the competition. To reserve practice ice, you must fill out this form and mail it along with the appropriate fees to the address below. Practice Ice fees will not be refunded unless the session is not assigned or entry is withdrawn prior to the entry deadline. NOTE: Competitors entering in any Non-Qualifying Competition held in conjunction with this event may also purchase one official practice session for their event at $15 per skater per session. Skaters in qualifying events will be given priority. To request a session, please fill out this form and send it with fees to the address below. Unofficial practice ice sessions may be offered for a $15 fee, if time allows in the schedule. Competitors will be notified if these additional practice sessions are available. Music will not be played on unofficial practice ice sessions. Event(s) Entered Free Skating: Level Pairs: Dance: Level Level Number of sessions requested x $15.00 = $ Amount Due Make Check/Money Order Payable to: All Year FSC For confirmation of your practice ice, enclose a self-addressed, stamped business (#10) envelope. Mail to Beverly Price, 2756 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA Practice Ice Requests must be postmarked NO LATER THAN Midnight, Sept. 1, 2006

8 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships NAME PRONUNCIATION FORM If you think your name will be a problem for the announcers, please complete the following form and submit it to: Dan Heslin Pinnacle Court Murrieta, Ca Please return this information no later than September 1, Name: Event(s): Phonetic Pronunciation (please CAPITALIZE the accented syllable): FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: Example: Cherylynn Davis FIRST NAME: share-uh-lin LAST NAME: DAY-vis

9 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships ORDER FORM ADDITIONAL CHAPERONE CREDENTIAL Each competitor will be provided one credential for a chaperone. This is for identification purposes, and admission to the ice rink. Each competitor may request one additional chaperone s badge by filling out the information below and returning this form to: Helene Krasner 5710 Crescent Park East #108 Playa Vista, CA PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of Entrant U.S. Figure Skating # Parent/Guardian Name (1 st no charge) Additional a charge of $15 Telephone ( ) Address City State Zip 1 st Chaperone No Charge 2 nd Chaperone - $15 Total $ Form must be returned by September 1, 2006

10 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to help us out during the competition, we d love to have you! Please check off as many items as you d like to help with. Your name and contact information will be passed on to the appropriate committee chair. You can also the information to the addresses below. Schedules will not be set until the competition schedule is completed, so we won t interfere with your competition. Name: I can help during the competition, please call or me. I would like to be involved in pre-event planning and work on a committee. Tel: ( ) Your area of interest please indicate your order of preference by using numbers (1, 2, 3, etc) and mark as many as you like. Anywhere as needed! Advertising/Sponsorship Registration Ice Monitor Transportation* Runners Hospitality Set-Up/Breakdown *This includes picking up / dropping off officials at the airport or hotel I have special skills (skating knowledge, computer skills, telecommunications or expertise in a particular field) as described below: Thanks so much for your help! Please return this form to: Dan Heslin Pinnacle Court Murrieta, Ca 92562

11 2007 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships PROGRAM INFORMATION and GOOD LUCK ADS This Form must be mailed or returned by September 1, 2006 to: Mark Edward 5102 Sparrow Dr Huntington Beach, CA If you wish to have your photo in the program, please include one (5 x7 ) color headshot with a plain, light colored background suitable for scanning. NO INK JET PRINTS or PHOTOCOPIES will be accepted. I am including a photo I am not submitting a photo Digital photo (must be.jpg format, 300 dpi, 5 x 7, message must include competitor s name and skating club) Events Entered Partner s Name (if applicable) Coach (Limit 2) Home Club GOOD LUCK ADS If you would like to order a Good Luck Ad for a competitor, please fill out the information below and return this form with the $20.00 fee. ******************************************************************************* Name Telephone Address City State Zip Good Luck Ad Space (Or choose from the page of pre-designed ads that follows!)

12 Message: Parents, relatives, and friends are invited to purchase an ad for the program to show their support for their favorite skater(s). Below is the pre-designed artwork to choose from. All ads are black & white/grayscale. Please write the number of the ad you wish to use, the To and From names, and we will do the rest. The sizes are as shown below and prices are all $20 per ad. Ad # From: To: Ad #1 We are so PROUD of you! From: name Ad #2 From: Name Ad #3 Ad #4 From: name