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1 SANCTIONED BY U.S. FIGURE SKATING Non-Qualifying February 19-22, SoBe Ice Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino 2400 North Rancho North Las Vegas, NV ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight, January 2, 2009 Hosted by the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club 1

2 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals 2009 Non-Qualifying Announcement GENERAL INFORMATION LOC: CHAIRMAN REGISTRAR PRACTICE ICE REFEREE Karin Sirk Laura Simone Kris Amerine Marge Heslin Dates: February 19-22, 2009 Deadline: Must be received by midnight, January 2, 2009 Late Entries: Location: Rink Size: Facilities: Sponsor: Sanction: Competition Rules: Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition committee and if accepted will incur a $30.00 late fee. SoBe Ice Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino, 2400 N. Rancho, North Las Vegas, NV For rink information only, call (702) OR (702) 647-RINK. Do not contact the rink for practice ice information; contact the appropriate listed person above. A single surface, 200 x 85 with rounded corners (standard NHL size). The ice surface is connected to the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino, which includes several fast food restaurants, a café, a buffet, Denny s, and gift shop. Texas Station is directly across the street and it has a fast food court, café, buffet, steak house, and Starbucks. Las Vegas Figure Skating Club U.S. Figure Skating The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of U.S. Figure Skating as set forth in the current 2008/2009 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook except as specified in this announcement. Two entries in a single event constitute a competition. If an event has only one entry, you will be notified of your options. All decisions of the Chief Referee will be final. Eligibility: Events: All competitors must be members in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating or Skate Canada. The rules for non US citizens can be found at (second heading). Age and test status as of January 2, 2009 (close of entries), will determine classification. All skaters must skate at their test level. Pairs must meet the requirements listed in that section. At the referee s discretion, men and women may be combined into a single event; events may be divided or combined or cancelled. Events offered include: Free Skate, Pairs, Solo Dance, Couples Dance, and Interpretative. Levels are pre-bronze through Masters. Age Categories: Class YA years of age Class I years of age Class II years of age Class III years of age Class IV years of age Class V 61 years of age and over 2

3 Judging: Fees: Corrections: Returned checks: Cancellations and Refunds: Practice Ice: 6.0 will be used to judge all events of this competition. See entry form for schedule of fees A $30.00 fee will be charged for corrections submitted less than three weeks prior to the competition. A $30.00 fee will be payable to the Las Vegas FSC for any returned checks. In addition, the skater will not be permitted to skate until the appropriate fees have been paid (CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY), including the $30.00 returned check fee. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!! As ice is purchased based on the number of entries, there will be no refunds after close of entries. Thursday, February 19 or Friday, February 20. Additional Ice will be available Saturday and Sunday. 30 minute sessions and 20 minute day of event warm up sessions will be offered. Music will be played on the 30 minute sessions only. Music will be played by draw. Music draw will take place on a first come, first served basis 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. There is no guarantee that music will be played, however every effort will be made to do so. A maximum of 20 skaters will be allowed on a session. There will be NO refunds on practice ice and practice ice is non-transferable. The practice ice schedule will be available on the website after 2/9/09. Additional practice ice will be sold on site beginning Thursday, February 19. Competition Schedule: It is left to the discretion of the Chief Referee as to order, time, and day of each event. Skaters should be prepared to skate at any time that their event may be scheduled. A tentative schedule will be available on the 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional s website as soon as it is available Official Schedule: Check In: Music: The official schedule will be posted in the rink lobby during the event. All changes to the schedule will be noted on the posted official schedule and will serve as due notice. Please check the official schedule frequently. A registration desk will be established near the entrance of the rink and will be open one (1) hour before the first scheduled event each day of the competition. All competitors are requested to register as soon as possible upon arrival at the ice arena (no later than 60 minutes before your 1 st scheduled event). Events may be started early at the Chief Referee s discretion. Skaters must check in with the Ice Monitor 30 minutes before they are scheduled to skate. CD s ONLY!!!!!!!!!! CD s must be plainly marked with name, event, and length of music. No CD-RW accepted. Single track CD s only; no more than one program per CD. CD s must be turned in at the Registration Desk at least 45 minutes prior to competing. CD s will not be accepted any earlier than one (1) hour before your event. We will not accept any responsibility for breakage or damage; however, every precaution will be used to safeguard music. Have a back-up copy available rink-side in the event that there is a problem with the first CD. After the event, competitors must pick up their music at the Registration Desk. Las Vegas FSC will not return any music by mail. 3

4 Awards: Photos: Programs: Videos: Administration: Credentials: Coaches: Admission: Competitor s Party: Medals to be awarded to 1 st thru 4 th place immediately following posting of group s results. Pictures of the top four skaters in each event will be taken on the podium following the posting of results. All skaters can also purchase individual pictures. Action photos of each skater will also be available. Programs of the competition are available for purchase as part of the application. A very limited amount of programs will be available for sale at the competition. Professional video taping of each event will be available. All U.S. Figure Skating Championship Competitions will be professionally videotaped and photographed. Individual videotaping of the competition in any form is not permitted. This rule will be enforced. Photographs are permitted for personal use only. There will be NO flash photography permitted in the arena. Thank you for your compliance with these policies. Result sheets for all events will be available for 25 each at the Registration desk. At the time of registration, each competitor will receive a credential. Each competitor may request one (1) chaperone/all events credential and one (1) professional credential which will be issued at no charge. Additional professional credentials may be purchased for $ Credentials will entitle the professionals to admission to backstage areas of the competition. To be credentialed all professionals must be current members of U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA and have completed all requirements for U.S. Figure Skating s coach s registration. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. In order to be allowed to instruct/coach all coaches must be U.S. Figure Skating members, PSA members, and have gone through the coach s registration process. Admission will be charged for all events. One chaperone badge and one professional badge will be issued to each competitor, at no charge. General admission is $10.00 each day. An all event pass may be purchased for $ Children who have not reached their tenth birthday are admitted free. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Saturday night at Garduno s at the Fiesta Rancho. See Party form for details. Accommodations: Fiesta Hotel & Casino North Rancho Drive North Las Vegas NV February 16, 17, & 18, Social Contract Guests calling in for the 2009 Adult Sectional will receive 20% off of the best available rate when making their room reservations. To make a reservation call (800) and the code is 2009 Adult Sectional Social Contract. February 19, 20, & 21, Blocked Room Rate Thursday, February 19- $35.00 Friday, February 20- $80.00 Saturday, February 21- $80.00 To make a reservation call (800) and identify themselves as attendees of the 2009 Adult Sectional. A credit card or deposit in the amount of one (1) night s room and tax charge is to be received no later than 14 days from the date the room reservation was made. Individual reservations may be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellation within 48 hours prior to arrival will result in a penalty of one (1) night room and tax charge. If the demand for rooms exceeds the capacity of the Fiesta the Social Contract & Blocked Room Rate will be carried over to the TEXAS STATION Hotel & Casino across the street from the Fiesta. 4

5 Directions to Arena: Driving to Las Vegas would have you arriving by one of our two freeways, either 95 or the 15. Highway 15 is currently undergoing major construction in the area that you would need to be exiting to get to the Hotel/Casino and ice rink. This construction is not set to be completed until late General directions for this freeway are below, but exits are being reconfigured and I can not give complete directions at this time. We will keep updated information on the website concerning this construction and how it will affect your drive. Please be advised, if you will be staying in the area of the Strip or Down Town Las Vegas you will need to allow extra time for driving due to this construction. If arriving from 15 North or 15 South: Take the Lake Mead exit and you want to go West Once on Lake Mead follow it for approximately 4-5 miles and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on your right hand side. If arriving from 95 North: Take the Lake Mead Blvd. exit west At the stop sign turn left At the stop light (Lake Mead Blvd) turn left Stay on Lake Mead Blvd. for approximately 5 miles and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on the left hand side at the intersection of Lake Mead Blvd. and Rancho Drive If arriving from 95 South: Take the first Lake Mead Blvd. West exit and follow exit ramp onto to Lake Mead Blvd. Stay on Lake Mead Blvd. for approximately 5 miles and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on the left hand side at the intersection of Lake Mead Blvd. and Rancho Drive THE DECISION OF THE REFEREE WILL BE FINAL ON ALL MATTERS. THE REFEREE, ALONG WITH THE COMPETITION COMMITTEE, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXCLUDE ANY PERSON WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS UNRULY OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE. 5

6 WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE Singles Events Skaters are to perform a program to music in accordance with the current US Figure Skating Rulebook, except as specified herein. All Section references stated below are from the current US Figure Skating Rulebook. Competitors may skate up one level. EVENT QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION DURATION Masters Must have passed the standard junior free skate test, or prior to Oct. Per rule :40 max Senior 1, 1977, the 6 th figure test. Masters Junior Must have passed the standard novice free skate test, or prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 4 th figure test. No higher than the standard junior Per rule :40 max Masters Novice Masters Intermediate Adult Gold Adult Silver free skate test, or prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 7 th figure test. Must have passed the standard intermediate free skate test, or prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 3 rd figure test. No higher than the standard novice free skate test, or prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 5 th figure test. Must have passed the standard intermediate free skate test and no higher, or prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 3 rd figure test and no higher. Must have passed at least one of the following: adult gold free skate test standard juvenile free skate test & no higher standard free skate test, if skater has passed standard juvenile free skate test on or after Oct. 1, 1994 & no higher standard free skate test, they must compete in adult gold may have passed the ISI freestyle 6 test but no higher ISI freestyle tests. Skaters may have passed the 2 nd figure test, & no higher, before Oct. 1, Skaters may have passed any figure tests or moves tests after Oct. 1, Must have passed at least one of the following: adult silver free skate test & no higher adult free skate tests before Oct. 1, 1994 the standard juvenile free skate test and no higher standard free skate test on or after Oct. 1, 1994, the standard pre-juvenile free skate test & no higher free skate tests may have passed the ISI freestyle 5 test but no higher ISI freestyle tests. Skaters may have passed the 2 nd figure test, and no higher, before Oct. 1, Skaters may have passed any figure tests or moves tests after Oct. 1, Adult Bronze Must have passed at least one of the following: adult bronze free skate test & no higher adult free skate test standard preliminary free skate test & no higher standard free skate tests may have passed the ISI freestyle 4 test but no higher ISI freestyle tests. Skaters may have passed the 2 nd figure test, and no higher, before Oct. 1, Skaters may have passed any figure tests or moves tests after Oct. 1, Adult Pre-Bronze Must have passed no higher than the adult pre-bronze free skate test, the pre-preliminary free skate test, or the ISI freestyle 3 test. Per rule 3771 Per rule 3776 Per rule 3781 Per rule 3791 Per rule 3801 Per rule :10 max 3:10 max 2:40 max 2:10 max 1:50 max 1:40 max 6

7 WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE Pairs Events Skaters are to perform a program to music in accordance with the current US Figure Skating Rulebook, except as specified herein. All Section references stated below are from the current US Figure Skating Rulebook. EVENT QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION DURATION Masters Pairs One partner must have passed at least one of the following: standard intermediate pairs test or standard intermediate free skate test The other partner must meet requirements for this level or must have passed no less than one level lower (adult gold pairs test, adult gold free skate test, standard juvenile free skate test) For purposes of these requirements, the adult gold pairs & free skate tests are considered to be one level lower than the standard Per rule :40 max Adult Gold Pairs Adult Silver Pairs Adult Bronze Pairs intermediate pairs and free skate tests. One partner must have passed at least one of the following: Adult gold pairs test but not the standard intermediate pairs test Adult Gold free skate test Standard juvenile pairs test & no higher standard pairs test Any standard free skate test at the juvenile level or higher The other partner must meet requirements for this level or must have passed no less than one level lower (adult silver pairs test, adult silver free skate test, standard preliminary pairs test and/or juvenile free skate test) Pairs teams in which at least one member has passed the standard juvenile or adult gold pairs test may choose to compete at the adult gold level even if one or both members of the team have passed a masters level free skate test (standard intermediate free skate or higher) One partner must have passed at least one of the following: Adult silver pairs test & no higher adult pairs test Adult silver free skate test, but no higher than the adult gold free skate test Standard pre-juvenile free skate test but no higher than the standard juvenile free skate test The other partner must meet requirements for this level or must have passed no less than one level lower (adult bronze pairs test, adult bronze free skate test, and/or standard preliminary free skate test) Either member of an adult silver pairs team may have passed the standard preliminary pairs test and/or the standard pre-juvenile pairs test but not the standard juvenile pairs test Pairs teams in which at least one member has passed the adult silver pairs test may choose to compete at the adult silver pairs level even if one or both members of the team have passed the next level free skate test (adult gold free skate test and/or standard juvenile free skate test) Each partner must have passed one of the following: Adult bronze pairs test and no higher adult pairs test Adult bronze free skate test, but no higher than the adult silver free skate test Standard preliminary pairs test & no higher standard pairs test Standard preliminary free skate test, but no higher than the standard Pre-juvenile free skate test Per rule 4121 Per rule 4123 Per rule :40 max 2:40 max 2:10 max 7

8 COUPLES DANCE Events There will be no age groups. Skaters may enter different events with different partners as long as the test qualifications are met. The number of patterns to be danced will be determined by the current US Figure Skating rulebook, but may be reduced at the discretion of the referee. Music for compulsory dances will be provided by the Competition Committee. Well balanced program rules apply for the Free Dance. Please refer to US Figure Skating charts in the current rule book. MASTERS OPEN DANCE (per rule 4462, 4483, 4484, & 4485) One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters gold dance; the other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND 3:10 max Silver Samba & Viennese Waltz Free Dance ADULT GOLD DANCE (per rule 4462, 4470, 4471, & 4472) One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters gold dance; the other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance. Any skater who has passed one or more pre-gold dance(s) prior to age 21 or has competed in any standard track qualifying dance event at sectionals or higher before or after the age of 21 will be ineligible to compete in this event. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND 3:10 max Viennese Waltz & Silver Samba Free Dance ADULT PRE-GOLD DANCE (per rule 4462, 4480, 4481, & 4482) One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance; the other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters silver dance. Neither partner may have completed the standard, adult or masters gold dance test. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND Tango & Blues Free Dance 3:10 max ADULT SILVER DANCE (per rule 4490, 4491, & 4492) One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters silver dance; the other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance. Neither skater may have passed more than one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND European Waltz & Tango Fourteenstep & Blues ADULT PRE-SILVER DANCE (per rule 4495 & 4496) Both partners must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance. Neither skater may have passed more than one standard, adult or masters silver dance. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND Ten-Fox & European Waltz FINAL ROUND Fourteenstep & Tango 8

9 ADULT BRONZE DANCE (per rule 4500 & 4501) One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance; the other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters bronze dance. Neither skater may have passed more than one standard, adult or masters silver dance. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND Swing Dance & Fiesta Tango Willow Waltz & Fourteenstep ADULT PRE-BRONZE DANCE (per rule 4405 & 4406) Both partners must have completed the standard, adult or masters pre-bronze dance test but no higher than the standard, adult or masters bronze dance test. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND FINAL ROUND Canasta Tango & Swing Dance Fiesta Tango & Willow Waltz ADULT CENTENNIAL DANCE (per rule 4510 & 4511) Both partners must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance test with no maximum limit on tests passed. Skaters must be 50 years of age or older at the close of entries. INITIAL ROUND Fourteenstep & American Waltz FINAL ROUND Tango & & Rocker Foxtrot 9

10 SOLO DANCE Events Events may be divided by age class and/or gender at the discretion of the referee. Respective gender specific steps will be skated by each gender. Two patterns for each dance are required, except the Fourteenstep, where three are required. Music for solo dances will be provided by the Competition Committee. Well balanced program rules apply. ADULT GOLD SOLO DANCE Skater must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance. INITIAL ROUND Blues FINAL ROUND Viennese Waltz ADULT SILVER SOLO DANCE Skater must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance and not passed more than one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance. INITIAL ROUND Fourteenstep FINAL ROUND Tango ADULT BRONZE SOLO DANCE Skater must have passed at least one standard, adult or masters pre-bronze dance and not passed more than one standard, adult or masters pre-silver dance. INITIAL ROUND Fiesta Tango FINAL ROUND Willow Waltz 10

11 INTERPRETIVE Events Adult and masters interpretive free skate events shall consist of a variety of skating moves and elements selected for their value in enhancing the skater s interpretation of the music. Skaters may enter ONE or BOTH categories of Interpretive skating. All attempts will be made to not combine categories or ages, but if needed to fill an event, it will be done. The Coaches Interpretive event will not be divided into age categories. Costumes that enhance the performance by appropriately reflecting the character of the music and theme will be considered in the judging. In marking the skating techniques of the program, these aspects must be considered: 1. ease, flow, glide, sureness, power and depth of the edges 2. ability to vary the speed and direction of the skating 3. variety of expressive and innovative moves 4. succession of movement within the program 5. utilization of space and ice coverage 6. style In marking the presentation of the program, these aspects must be considered: 1. interpretation of the music and rhythm, or theme 2. musical timing and understanding of the phrasing of the music 3. use of the entire body to develop the artistic and music expression 4. creativity 5. choreography-art of arranging movements 6. variation in tempo, tension, emotion, movements 7. suitability of music to the skater 8. internal motivation of movements and expression projected to the audience Props may be used, but only with the following guidelines: 1. A prop may touch or graze the ice as long as it remains in the skater's hand and/or attached to the skater s costume/person, and is not dropped or out of the skater's control 2. There will be a.1 deduction from the second mark for each time a prop is dropped on the ice (out of the skater's control); if the prop is not retrieved and back in the skater's control within 10 seconds, the prop will be considered intentionally set down and the skater will be disqualified 3. Skaters who intentionally place a prop on the ice, boards or judges stand; who throw a prop into the audience or over the boards; or whose prop harms the ice will be disqualified 4. Skaters who use illegal special effects (for example: water, fire, pyrotechnics, dry ice, loud noises) or costumes (i.e., feathers, boas, excessive beading) that are deemed unsafe by the referee will be disqualified 5. Skaters who perform illegal elements (for example: Axels and/or double jumps) will be disqualified LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT/COMEDY: A program designed to be light-hearted, entertaining, upbeat, clever, comedic, or that incorporates some kind of gimmick. ARTISTIC/DRAMATIC: A program of serious, emotional artistic interpretation designed to simply interpret the music which conveys an emotion other than humor. 11

12 MASTERS INTERPRETIVE FREE SKATE (per rule 3810 & 3811) Skaters must meet the requirements for the adult gold free skate event, any masters free skate or pairs event, or have passed at least one adult or standard silver dance test. No axels or double jumps allowed. 1:40 MAX ADULT INTERPRETIVE FREE SKATE (per rule 3820 & 3821) Skaters must meet the requirements for the adult bronze free skate event or the adult silver free skate entries event or have passed the complete pre-bronze dance test, and have passed no higher than the complete adult pre-silver or standard pre-silver dance test. No axels or double jumps allowed. 1:40 MAX ADULT NO TEST INTERPRETIVE FREE SKATE Skaters need not have passed any tests, but may not have passed the adult bronze free skating test, the pre-bronze dance test, the preliminary tests, nor above ISI freestyle 3. No axels or double jumps allowed. 1:40 MAX COACHES INTERPRETIVE FREE SKATE Skater must be at least 21 years of age by application deadline and must be a registered member of PSA or the Canadian Professional Skaters Association. A skater may not enter any other free skate or interpretive event. No axels or double jumps allowed. 1:40 MAX 12

13 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals 2009 NON-QUALIFYING ENTRY FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & FILL EVERYTHING IN A Address: Phone: Street City State Zip Cell Phone: Date of Birth: Age as of 1/2/2009: Sex: Male Female U.S. Figure Skating #: Home Club: Highest U.S. Figure Skating Tests Passed: Moves Free Skate Pairs Dance Partner s Name (if applicable): Coach s Coach s Phone: Coach s CIRCLE APPROPRIATE AGE CATEGORY Class YA Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V (18-20) (21-30) (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (61 & over) CHECK ALL EVENTS TO BE ENTERED Singles Events Couples Dance Events Solo Dance Events Masters Senior Masters Open Dance Adult Gold Solo Dance Masters Junior Adult Gold Dance Adult Silver Solo Dance Masters Novice Adult Pre-Gold Dance Adult Bronze Solo Dance Masters Intermediate Adult Silver Dance Adult Gold Adult Pre-Silver Dance Pairs Events Adult Silver Adult Bronze Dance Masters Pairs Adult Bronze Adult Pre-Bronze Dance Adult Gold Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Centennial Dance Adult Silver Adult Bronze Interpretive Free Skate Events Light Entertainment/Comedy Masters Interpretive Free Skate Adult Interpretive Free Skate Adult No Test Interpretive Free Skate Interpretive Free Skate Events Artistic/Dramatic Masters Interpretive Free Skate Adult Interpretive Free Skate Adult No Test Interpretive Free Skate Coaches Interpretive Free Skate Entry Fees: First Solo Event 1 x $ = $ Second Event 1 x $ = $ Additional Events x $ 60.00= $ First Partnered Event 1 x $ = $ (per pair) Second Partnered Event 1 x $ = $ (per pair) TOTAL DUE OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: 13

14 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals 2009 REQUIRED SIGNATURES A. SKATER AUTHORIZATION: The undersigned approves of the entry and agrees to hold harmless U.S. Figure Skating, the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club, and the Sobe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho from any and all loss, damages and/or injury of whatsoever kind or nature, that may be sustained by the entrant in any manner while participating in any activities of said competition. B Signature of Competitor Print Name Date B. COACH AUTHORIZATION: : I hereby approve the entry of the above named entrant in the event(s) entered and certify that they are in accordance with the 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals Non-Qualifying. Signature of Coach Print Name Date Coach Phone Number Coach U.S. Figure Skating # C. CLUB AUTHORIZATION: I hereby approve the entry of the above named entrant and certify to the best of my knowledge that he/she is a full member of my club, is in good standing, is registered through my club with U.S. Figure Skating, is eligible to enter the event(s) specified, and is an Eligible Person (Amateur) as defined in the Official Rules of U.S. Figure Skating. Signature of Club Official Print Name & Title Date THE ABOVE SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL ENTRY FORMS THIS ENTRY MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, 2009 Entries received after January 2, 2009 will be accepted only at the discretion of the referee and the competition committee, as ice is purchased based on the number of entries. If accepted, a late entry fee of $30.00 will incur. There will be no refunds after close of entries. A $30.00 fee will be payable to the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club for any returned checks. Make Check out to: LVFSC and mail to: FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Laura Simone PCAS Registrar 544 Playa Linda Place Las Vegas, NV Laura Simone FSrisky@msn.com or Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 14

15 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 FORM S CHECKLIST PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY C Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: 1. The following should be sent to the Registrar: Laura Simone PCAS Registrar 544 Playa Linda Place Las Vegas, NV Entry Form (A) Required Signatures (B) Entry Fee Name Pronunciation Form (E) 2. The following should be sent to the: Las Vegas Figure Skating Club PO Box Las Vegas, NV Form s Checklist (C) Volunteer Form (F) Certification by Athlete Form (G) Medical Attention Form (H) Program Information Form & Photos (D) Program Order Form (K) $ Program Ad Form (J) $ Day of competition Practice Ice $ Credential Order Form (I) $ ** Practice Ice Form (M) $ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE $ 3. The following should be sent to: Century Leigh 3740 Lake Victoria Drive North Las Vegas, NV Competitor s Party Form (L) 4. Bring the following with you to the competition: Two copies of your music (CD only) labeled with your name, event, and running time Proof of Age- birth certificate/passport/current driver s license ALL CHECKS NEED TO BE MADE OUT TO LVFSC ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT JANUARY 2, **Practice Ice only, due February 2,

16 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 PROGRAM INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of Competitor: Name of Club: Event(s) Entered: Coach(s) Name(s): Choreographer(s) Name(s): For Pairs, Partner s For Dance, Partner s Name(s): D Enclose two (2) 5 X7 photographs in an envelope with this page. Label both photographs on the back lightly with the skater s name, home club, and event. Black and white or color photographs are acceptable; however, black and white will reproduce more clearly. Photo should be a head shot Your photos will be available for pickup at the registration desk. Every effort will be made to safeguard your photos and return them to you. However, the Las Vegas FSC accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged photographs. THIS FORM & PHOTOGRAPSHS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 16

17 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 NAME PRONUNCIATION FORM E PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Phone #: Cell #: Events: Phonetic Pronunciation (please CAPITALIZE the accented syllable): First Last Example #1 Alysee Davis First uh-lease Last DA-vis THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Mail to: Laura Simone PCAS Registrar 544 Playa Linda Place Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Laura Simone FSrisky@msn.com 17

18 F Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: Schedules will not be set until the competition schedule is completed, so we won t interfere with your competition. I can help during the competition, please contact me I cannot help during the competition 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. Anywhere as needed Registration Ice Monitor Hospitality Set-Up Take down Runner I have special skills (skating knowledge, computer skills, telecommunications or expertise in a particular field) as described below: THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 18

19 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 CERTIFICATION BY ATHLETE PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY G Address: Phone #: Street City State Zip Cell#: Athlete: I agree to conduct myself, both on and off the ice, in a manner that will reflect favorable upon this competition and upon the sport of figure skating, and that is consistent with the high standards of the sport. I agree to respect the person and property of others, and in the event I cause injury, damage, or loss to another or to the property of another, I hereby indemnify U.S. Figure Skating, Sobe Ice Rink, Fiesta Hotel and Casino, the Local Organizing Committee, the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club, and their officers, directors, members, committees, representatives, employees and agents, and agree to hold them harmless against any and all claims that anther person may have or which may arise out of such injury, damage, or loss, together with any reasonable costs and attorney s fees that may be incurred as result of any such claims, whether valid or not. Athlete: I understand that U.S. Figure Skating and the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club or organizers of this competition undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries, or loss of property suffered by the competitors. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents and 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 may have against any officials, U.S. Figure Skating, Sobe Ice Rink, Fiesta Hotel and Casino, Local Organizing Committee, the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club, and their officers, directors, members, committees, representatives, employees and agents, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition (see rule Athlete s Signature Date THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 19

20 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 AUTHORIZATION & CONSENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION OR TREATMENT H PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Home Phone #: Address: Emergency Contact: Alternative Contact: Street City State Zip Emergency Contact #: Alternative Contact #: I certify that I, the member/participant give my consent to U.S. Figure Skating, Las Vegas FSC, Sobe Ice Arena, Fiesta Hotel & Casino, and their applicable agents, directors, officers, administrators, employees, volunteers, instructors, trainers, other participants, and the applicable agents, directors, officers, administrators, employees, volunteers, instructors, and trainers of the facility where the activities are taking place to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, or clinic, including transportation and emergency medical service for myself/ourselves and/or said participant for any injury that could arise from participation in these activities. In the event I am unable to, I hereby give permission for any emergency medical treatment and further authorize and consent to the release of any pertinent medical information and records regarding the treatment, diagnosis, and/or examination to the medical committee of the competition, for which I am entered by the physician representative of the medical committee of the sanctioned competition in which I am entered. OPTIONAL INFORMATION (Not required) Name of Primary Physician: Telephone of Primary Physician: Name of Insurance Company: Policy number: Name of policyholder: PLEASE NOTE: If you have any allergies, pre-existing conditions or other conditions which should be provided as information for medical treatment, please notify your coach or include medical history in your important documents that you keep with you. THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 20

21 MANDATORY FORM Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 CREDENTIAL & ALL-EVENT TICKET ORDER I PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: Chaperone/All Event Credentials (complimentary) Coach s Credentials (complimentary) must be a member of U.S. Figure Skating and PSA PSA #: U.S. Figure Skating #: Additional Coach s Credentials at $15.00 PSA #: U.S. Figure Skating #: Additional All-Event Credentials at $15.00 each Additional All-Event $15.00 = Additional Coach s $15.00 = Total cost of additional credentials NOTE: THERE WILL BE A $15.00 REPLACEMENT FEE FOR ALL LOST CREDENTIALS THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) 21

22 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 PROGRAM ADVERTISING and SKATER GOOD LUCK ADS J PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: The Souvenir Program Book is black and white, with the exception of the cover pages. The finished size is 8 ½ x11. Please join in supporting our event by purchasing advertising space in the program. With competitors from various parts of the west coast, your ad will be seen! Ads are also a great way to wish skaters luck, & let them see their name in print. Check the size of advertisement you are purchasing & make certain your ad fits within the specified measurements. Covers will be sold to earliest buyer. This is a donation to the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club (a 501-c3 organization) and may be tax deductible. Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 BOARD BANNER (**see below for details) $ OUTSIDE BACK COVER-color (7 ½ x 10 ) $ INSIDE FRONT COVER-color (7 ½ x 10 ) $ INSIDE BACK COVER-color (7 ½ x 10 ) $ FULL PAGE (7 ½ x 10 ) $ HALF PAGE (7 ½ x 5 ) $ ¼ PAGE (3 ¾ x 5 ) $ BUSINESS CARD (attach business card) $ PERSONAL MESSAGE (business card size, we design) Max 3 lines and 50 Characters per line $ Total Amount Enclosed: $ **Board Banners are 96 inch long that will be designed per your specifications and hung around the competition ice. Advertise your business, highlight your club, or congratulate your skater or coach. Just submit your design and we will take care of the rest. Please send correctly sized, black & white, camera- ready art or art in JPEG or WORD files can be ed to quietkarin@aol.com. THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Standard Time Zone) OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: 22

23 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 PROGRAM ORDER K Phone #: Cell #: PROGRAM SALES: We are taking pre-sale orders for competition programs at the cost of $ We will only have a limited amount of extra programs on hand during the competition at a cost of $ So order yours today. Quantity: x $15.00 = THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 2, Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: 23

24 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships 2009 COMPETITIOR S PARTY PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY L Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2009 TIME: WHERE: COST: 7:30 pm-10:00 pm Garduno s Restaurant inside the Fiesta Hotel & Casino Free for PCAS competitors to get in Non Competitors are $5.00 each (pre-paid) Non Competitors are $10.00 at the door Snacks and Finger Foods with CASH BAR Competitor s Admission: FREE Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ TOTAL DUE: The LOC reserves the right to cancel the party & refund fees, if there is a lack of interest. THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 2, 2009 Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Century Leigh 3740 Lake Victoria Drive North Las Vegas, NV If you have any questions, please contact Century Leigh Heidi1000@aol.com OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: 24

25 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals 2009 PRACTICE ICE form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY M Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: CIRCLE APPROPRIATE AGE CATEGORY Class YA Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V (18-20) (21-30) (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (61 & over) F GENDER M Name of Partner: QUALIFYING EVENTS (CHECK ALL ENTERED EVENTS) Championship Intermediate-Novice Free Skate Championship Adult Gold Free Skate Championship Adult Dance Championship Junior-Senior Free Skate Championship Adult Pairs NON-QUALIFYING EVENTS (CHECK ALL ENTERED EVENTS) Masters Senior Free Skate Masters Junior Free Skate Masters Novice Free Skate Masters Intermediate Free Skate Adult Gold Free Skate Adult Silver Free Skate Adult Bronze Free Skate Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Masters Pairs Adult Gold Pairs Adult Silver Pairs Adult Bronze Pairs Masters Open Dance Adult Gold Dance Adult Pre-Gold Dance Adult Silver Dance Adult Pre-Silver Dance Adult Bronze Dance Adult Pre-Bronze Dance Adult Centennial Dance Name of Partner(s): Adult Gold Solo Dance Adult Silver Solo Dance Adult Bronze Solo Dance Artistic Dramatic Interpretive Free Skate: Masters Adult Adult No Test Artistic Light/Entertainment Interpretive Free Skate Masters Adult Adult No Test Coach Interpretive Free Skate 30 minute practice sessions (Limit 1 per event entered) $20.00 each X = 20 minute day of event (Limit 1 per event entered) $15.00 each X = warm up sessions Total Enclosed $ OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount: 25

26 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals 2009 PRACTICE ICE RULES AND INFORMATION Date: Fee: Refunds: Music: Thursday, February 19 or Friday, February 20. Additional ice will be available Saturday and Sunday 30 minute sessions=$20 per skater 20 minute day of event warm-up sessions =$15 per skater Check or money order/cashier s check only. Payable to Las Vegas FSC There will be NO refunds for practice ice and practice ice is non-transferable Music will be played on the 30 minute sessions only. Music will be played by draw. Music draw will take place on a first come, first served basis 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. Clean, single track CD s only Maximum #: 20 skaters per session. There is no guarantee that music will be played, however every effort will be made to do so Additional Ice: Additional practice ice will be sold on site beginning Thursday, February 19 Deadline: Practice ice requests must be postmarked by Monday, February 2 Notification: Completed practice ice schedule will be posted on PCAS s website after 2/9/09 If you have any questions, please contact Kris Amerine (702) (between 8:00am-8:00pm Pacific Time) ksk8a@cox.net (write PSAC Practice Ice in the subject line) Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box Las Vegas, NV