2018 State Games of Oklahoma Winter Games Figure Skating Championships

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1 2018 State Games f Oklahma Winter Games Figure Skating Champinships Hsted by: Oklahma City Figure Skating Club February 23-25, 2018 Arctic Edge Ice Arena Oklahma City, Oklahma Registratin due via EntryEeze n later than January 16, 2018

2 The 2018 State Games f Oklahma Winter Games Figure Skating Champinships is a merged U.S. Figure Skating sanctined event endrsed by the ISI. Fr skaters in the ISI prgram, a cnversin chart is prvided t help determine yur apprpriate cmpetitin level. This cmpetitin will be cnducted in accrdance with the rules and regulatins f U.S. Figure Skating, as set frth in the current rulebk, as well as any pertinent updates which have been psted n the U.S. Figure Skating website. The 2018 State Games f Oklahma Figure Skating Champinship is a qualifying cmpetitin fr the 2019 Natinal State Games f America Champinships (SGA). Skaters may chse t enter each event at SGA that they qualify fr by virtue f placing first, secnd r third at the State Games f Oklahma cmpetitin. All figure skaters residing in Oklahma are invited t cmpete. Figure skaters whse primary residence is nt in Oklahma may cmpete in the State Games f Oklahma Winter Games Figure Skating Champinships cmpetitin prvided they live in a neighbring state that des nt ffer a State Games prgram they live in a neighbring state whse State Games prgram des nt include a figure skating cmpetitin AND there is an agreement in place between their hme State Games rganizatin and Oklahma. The State Games f Oklahma Winter Games Figure Skating Champinships is a U.S. Figure Skating sanctined event endrsed by the ISI but membership in U.S. Figure Skating and/r ISI is NOT required. Registered members f U.S. Figure Skating and ISI must be in gd standing, and USFS and ISI members must include their USFS r ISI number at registratin time. ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: Test level: Cmpetitin level is the highest test passed as f the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate ne level abve that fr which they qualify, but they may nt skate dwn in any event. ***Age restrictins/requirements: Skaters entering juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram) must be under 13 years f age n January 16, Skaters entering pen juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Prgram), must be at least 13 years f age n January 16, 2018.*** Skaters entering Beginner t pre-juvenile, Snwplw Sam t Basic 6, and Pre-Free Skate t Free Skate 6 events will be divided as clsely as pssible by age shuld the number f entries warrant mre than ne grup. Adults 19 years and lder will cmpete in separate events in mst divisins. Adult events may be cmbined due t limited entries. ENTRIES: Only nline entries with secure credit card payment thrugh EntryEeze will be accepted. Nte that electrnic entries must be paid with a successful credit card transactin t be cnsidered valid and must be cmpleted by midnight, January 16, Late entries will be accepted at the discretin f the cmpetitin cmmittee, and nly if accmpanied by a $30 late fee. There will be a $30 change fee fr each change f event r level after the entry deadline date. Snwplw Sam, Basic 1-6, and Pre-Free Skate-Free Skate 6 All Other Levels $75 first event; $25 fr each additinal event $110 first event; $35 fr each additinal event

3 REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will nt be refunded after January 16, 2018, unless n cmpetitin exists r the event is canceled. There will be n refunds fr medical withdrawals. The nline prcessing fees are nt refundable. Checks returned fr nn-sufficient funds and cntested credit card charges will be issued a $30 fee. Payment f the fee will be required befre the skater is allwed t participate in practice ice r events. Ntificatin f cmpetitin and practice ice times will be available by psting n EntryEeze. FACILITIES: The cmpetitin will be held at Arctic Edge Ice Arena, N Kelly Ave, Oklahma City, OK The ice surface is 200 X 85 with runded crners. NOTE: In the winter mnths this is cnsidered a very cld rink, particularly if the utdr weather is r has been very cld. MUSIC: Cmpetitin music fr all events that require music must be submitted electrnically via the nline registratin system by the music deadline f February 2, 2018 at 11:59 pm via Entryeeze. Late music will be accepted at the discretin f the cmpetitin cmmittee, and nly if accmpanied by a $10 late fee. After yu have paid fr yur events, the system will prmpt yu t uplad yur music fr each event that requires music. If yur music is nt available at that time, yu can lgut f yur accunt and return later t uplad yur music by ging t the cmpetitin tab and then selecting my music. Yur music must meet the fllwing criteria. If yu have questins abut what frmat yu have, please cntact yur cach and get a new versin f yur music that meets the criteria listed belw. Music Criteria: 1. File Frmat: MP3 (the nline system will autmatically check this) 2. Bit Rate: 192 kbps r higher (this will be checked by the music chairpersn and they may request yu uplad a crrected file) 3. Sample Rate: 44,100 khz (this will be checked by the music chairpersn and they may request yu uplad a crrected file) 4. Leaders and trailers (the silence r "dead space" befre and after the actual start and end f the prgram music) may nt exceed tw (2) secnds. We prefer that there be NO leaders r trailers at all. Excessive leaders and trailers may disrupt the playing f the music during cmpetitin. Music issues during a perfrmance - In mst situatins, the event referee will NOT stp a perfrmance due t music skipping, pr quality, incrrect temp r similar issues. Fr such situatins during a perfrmance, the skater shuld apprach the event referee fr reslutin. Please nte rule 1403 C f the USFS rulebk: If the temp r quality f the music is deficient, the cmpetitr/cuple/team must stp skating and ntify the event referee... Backup music must be readily available at rinkside. Music D s and Dn ts Have a separate CD fr each cmpetitive prgram. A duplicate CD shuld be readily available at event time. Single track CDs nly. N CD-RWs. CDs must be clearly marked with cmpetitr s name, event, and running time f music. Music may be picked up at the registratin table fllwing each event. Every reasnable care will be taken, but the Oklahma City Figure Skating Club cannt be respnsible fr CDs left at the end f the cmpetitin.

4 LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, ISI, Oklahma City Figure Skating Club, All Sprts Assciatin, and Arctic Edge Ice Arena accept n respnsibility fr injury r damage sustained by any participant in this cmpetitin. This is in accrdance with Rule 1600 f the fficial U.S. Figure Skating Rulebk. JUDGING SYSTEM: U.S. Figure Skating 6.0 rdinal scring methd will be used fr all events and judging will be by fficial US Figure Skating Judges. Judging panels fr Basic Skills events may als include qualified US Figure Skating members. REGISTRATION: See the event site n EntryEeze fr registratin begin and end date and time. Registratin will be pen ne hur befre the first event and run thrugh the last event f the day. The registratin table will be lcated in the West Rink lbby. Please register prmptly upn arrival. PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice may be chsen nline fr $15.00 fr each 20 minute sessin. Pre-paid practice ice is nn-refundable and may nt be sld t ther skaters. Practice ice can nly be purchased thrugh EntryEeze until the desk pens at the event. Once the desk pens at the event, all remaining practice ice sessins will be sld nly in persn at the practice ice desk fr $20 fr each 20 minute sessin. We will nt accept credit cards fr purchases made at the rink. Make checks payable t OKC FSC. N music will be played during practice ice. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: TBA. The cmpetitin cmmittee reserves the right t restrict persnal videtaping t yur skater nly. Persnal cameras and videcameras will be permitted in the bleachers nly and may nt be plugged int arena utlets. Videtaping fr persnal prfit is nt allwed. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded t first, secnd, and third place winners in all events. All awards will be presented ff-ice at the medal stand fllwing each event. ALL MEDALISTS FROM THE STATE GAMES OF OKLAHOMA WINTER GAMES WIILL QUALIFY TO ADVANCE TO THE STATE GAMES OF AMERICA NATIONAL COMPETITION. The 2019 State Games f America are being held in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. OFFICIAL NOTICES: An fficial bulletin bard will be maintained in the lbby area f Arctic Edge Ice Arena. It is the respnsibility f each cmpetitr, parent and cach t check the bulletin bard frequently fr any schedule changes and/r additinal infrmatin. Skaters are requested t arrive 45 minutes prir t the scheduled time f their event. A tentative schedule f events will be psted prir t the cmpetitin. INFMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Cach Registratin In rder t be granted access t wrk within U.S. Figure Skating sanctined activities, each cach must cmplete the fllwing requirements n an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member f U.S. Figure Skating - either thrugh a member club r as an individual member; B. Must cmplete the cach registratin prcess thrugh the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit prper payment fr the annual registratin fee f $30 and, if 18 years f age r lder, successfully pass the backgrund screen.

5 C. Must cmplete the apprpriate CER curses (A, B, C r D) depending n the highest level f students being cached as f July 1. See rule MR D. Must submit prf f current general liability insurance with limits f $1 millin per ccurrence/$5 millin aggregate. Fr Learn t Skate USA ONLY caches - Any persn, 18 and lder, instructing a Learn t Skate USA Prgram must have successfully passed the annual backgrund screen and be registered as a Learn t Skate USA instructr. The lcal rganizing cmmittee/club will have a list f cmpliant caches wh are cleared fr a credential at the cmpetitin. Caches will need t check in at the event registratin desk and shw a gvernment issued pht I.D. t receive a credential. If a cach cannt prvide a pht I.D. and is nt n the list r cannt prduce the necessary dcuments, he r she will nt be allwed a credential n exceptins. We strngly urge all caches t have their cards with them. Nn-credentialed caches will nt be permitted in the designated caching area at rink side during events including practice sessins. Caching at U.S. Figure Skating events withut prper registratin is an ethics vilatin which is reprted t U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. Fr mre infrmatin regarding Cach Cmpliance, please refer t: CONTACT INFO: If yu have questins, please cntact: Chief Referee: Sandra Bwen, bwensk@att.net Cmpetitin C-Chair & Practice Ice: LaDnna Sinning, OKCFigureSkating@gmail.cm Cmpetitin C-Chair & Event Registrar: Megan Williams, MegWilliams@cx.net SCHEDULE: Every effrt will be made t schedule Snwplw Sam thrugh Free Skate 6 levels t cmpete n Sunday, February 26th, including practice ice n Sunday mrning. All ther levels are tentatively scheduled t cmpete n Saturday, February 25th. ISI Prgram Members: If yu are in an ISI prgram, please use the belw cnversin chart t determine yur apprpriate cmpetitin level. ISI members can enter either Test Track r Well Balanced Free Skate events but NOT bth. If yu have passed ISI level - Enter the USFS level - Tt r Pre-Alpha (age 7 and lder) Alpha Basic 1 Advanced Pre-Alpha Basic 2 Advanced Pre-Alpha Basic 3 Alpha/Gamma Basic 4 Beta Basic 5 Gamma Basic 6 Delta Freestyle 1 Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 6 (chse crrect level based upn elements required Freestyle 2 r 3 / Open Brnze Pre-Preliminary Freestyle 4 / Open Silver Preliminary Freestyle 5 / Open Silver Pre-Juvenile Freestyle 6 / Open Gld Juvenile r Intermediate Freestyle 7 / Open Platinum Nvice

6 Freestyle 8 / Open Platinum Freestyle 9 / Open Platinum Freestyle 10 / Open Platinum Freestyle 2 / Open Brnze Freestyle 3 / Open Brnze Freestyle 4 / Open Silver Freestyle 5 / Open Gld Dance 3 Dance 4 Dance 5 Dance 6 Dance 7 Dance 9 Junir r Senir Senir Senir Adult Pre-Brnze Adult Brnze Adult Silver Adult Gld Preliminary Dance Pre-Brnze Dance Brnze Dance Pre-Silver Dance Silver Dance Pre-Gld Dance

7 SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS See current rulebk r click here fr current rules and requirements. Illustratin f Singles Free Skating Events: Beginner High Beginner Intrductry events Test Track Free Skate Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Nvice Junir Senir Well Balanced Prgram Free Skate N-Test Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile/Open Juv. Intermediate Nvice Junir Senir

8 EVENT: Intrductry Levels Free Skate Prgram General event parameters: Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. Minimum number f spin revlutins is in parentheses fllwing the spin descriptin. Revlutins must be in psitin. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt). Max. 2 jump sequences Max. 2 f any same jump Max. 2 spins: Tw upright spins, n change f ft, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA free skating badge tests High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with n mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt including halflp) Single rtatin jumps: Salchw and te lp nly. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump. Max. 2 spins: Tw upright spins, change f ft ptinal, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA free skating badge tests

9 EVENT: Test Track Free Skate Pre-Preliminary thrugh Senir levels General event parameters: 1. Skaters may nt enter bth a Well-Balanced Free Skate r Intrductry Level event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nnqualifying cmpetitin. 2. Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted at all levels. 3. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. 4. Minimum number f spin revlutins are in ( ) fllwing the spin descriptin. Revlutins must be in psitin. 5. The fllwing deductins will be taken: frm each mark fr each technical element included that is nt permitted in the event descriptin frm the technical mark fr each extra element included frm the technical mark fr any spin that is less than the required minimum revlutins. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Pre-Preliminary 1:40 maximum Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne-half rtatin (frnt t back r back t frnt including half-lp) Single rtatin jumps: Salchw, te lp and lp nly. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: Tw spins f a different nature, ne psitin nly. N change f ft, n flying entry. (Min. 3 revlutins) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne rtatin (n Axels). Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One spin in ne psitin; n change f ft, n flying entry. (Min. 3 revlutins) One spin cnsisting f a frnt scratch t back scratch; exit n spinning ft nt mandatry. (Min. 3 revlutins per ft) Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Jumps with nt mre than ne rtatin (n Axels). Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One spin in ne psitin, n change f ft (Min. 3 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin: frward camel spin t frward sit spin; change f ft ptinal (Min. 6 revlutins). Spins may nt fly. One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than prejuvenile free skate test

10 Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted. Max. 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One sl spin in ne psitin, n change f ft (Min. 4 revlutins). One cmbinatin spin with ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin, must include tw f the basic spin psitins. (Min. 4 revlutins per ft) Only sl spin may fly One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test Intermediate 2:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw and duble te lp. Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 2 spins: One must be a flying spin (min 5 revlutins), One must be a cmbinatin spin with at least ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin (minimum 4 revlutins per ft). One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test Nvice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 7 jump elements fr men and 6 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw, duble te lp and duble lp. Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins, f a different nature: One must be a cmbinatin spin with at least ne change f ft and at least ne change f psitin (min 5 revs per ft) The ther spins are the ptin f the skater (min 6 revlutins per ft) All spins may fly One step sequence r spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface (see rule 4104 & 4105 fr remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than nvice free skate test

11 Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Junir Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 8 jump elements fr men and 7 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Duble jumps permitted: duble Salchw, duble te lp, duble lp and duble flip Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins f a different nature: One spin in ne psitin (Min. 6 revlutins) One flying spin (Min. 6 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin cnsisting f all three basic psitins and ne change f ft (2 per psitin, min. 5) revlutins per ft) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 fr remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating nvice free skate test but may nt have passed tests higher than junir free skate test Senir Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum f 8 jump elements fr men and 7 fr ladies: Any single jumps. Must include at least fur different duble jumps, ne must be a duble Lutz. Triple jumps are nt permitted Maximum f 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Max. 2 f any same type jump Maximum f 3 spins f a different nature: One spin in ne psitin (Min. 6 revlutins) One flying spin (Min. 6 revlutins) One cmbinatin spin cnsisting f all three basic spin psitins and ne change f ft (2 per psitin, min. 5 revlutins per ft) Men: Tw different step sequences, ne being f advanced difficulty, bth fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105 fr remarks) Ladies: One step sequence f advanced difficulty, cvering the full ice surface and either ne spiral sequence r chregraphic sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 fr remarks.) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junir free skate test

12 EVENT: Well Balanced Prgram Free Skate N Test thrugh Senir levels JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence All single jumps allwed except fr the single Axel Spins may change feet and/r psitin Step Sequence NO TEST N single Axels, duble, triple r quadruple jumps allwed Spins may start with a flying entry Number f single jumps (except single Axels) is nt limited prvided the maximum Min 3 revs. Must use ne-half the ice surface 1:40 maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Mves in the field and Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences These spins must be f a different character spiral sequences are Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 permitted but will nt be *means element maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. (E)) cunted as elements is required Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed Spins may change feet and/r psitin Step Sequence PRE- N duble, triple r quadruple jumps allwed Spins may start with a flying entry Must use ne-half the PRELIMINARY Axel may be repeated nce as a sl jump r part f a jump sequence r jump Min 3 revs. ice surface cmbinatin (maximum f 2 single Axels) Mves in the field and 1:40 maximum Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump These spins must be f a different character spiral sequences are elements allwed is nt exceeded (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 permitted but will nt be Max 2 jump cmbinatins r jump sequences (E)) cunted as elements *means element is required PRELIMINARY 1:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required PRE-JUVENILE 2:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 3 single jumps is permitted. Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single jumps Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel r a waltz jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel, allwed. Only 2 different duble jumps may be attempted (limited t duble Salchw, duble te lp and duble lp) Duble flip, duble Lutz, duble Axel, triple and quadruple jumps nt allwed An Axel plus up t tw different, allwable duble jumps may be repeated nce (but nt mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne three jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps. Max 5 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single and duble jumps allwed except fr the duble Axel N triple r quadruple jumps allwed An Axel plus up t 3 different duble jumps may be repeated nce (but n mre) as sl jumps r part f a jump sequence r jump cmbinatin Number f single jumps is nt limited prvided the maximum number f jump elements allwed is nt exceeded Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except that ne 3-jump cmbinatin with a maximum f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump is permitted Jump sequences limited t a maximum f 3 single r duble jumps Max 2 Spins Spins may change feet and/r psitin Spins may start with a flying entry Min 3 revs. These spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin, with r withut change f ft* May start with a flying entry Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* N change f ft May start with a flying entry Min 4 revs These spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must use ne-half the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt Max 1 Sequence Step Sequence Must fully utilize the ice surface Mves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will nt be cunted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence If IJS is used, then: ChSt

13 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 5 Jump Elements Max 2 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* One chregraphic JUVENILE and All single and duble jumps, including the duble Axel, allwed Min 8 revs step sequence* OPEN JUVENILE N triple r quadruple jumps allwed Min 2 revs in each psitin Must fully utilize the ice surface 2:15 +/- 10 sec *means element is required INTERMEDIATE 2:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required NOVICE LADIES 3:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required NOVICE MEN 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required N mre than 3 different duble jumps may be repeated and, if repeated, at least ne attempt must be in a jump cmbinatin r a jump sequence If bth executins (f the duble) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump can be included mre than twice Max 2 jump cmbinatins r sequences Jump cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps except ne may be a 3-jump cmbinatin with a max f 2 duble jumps and 1 single jump Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 6 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps allwed N mre than 2 different jumps with 2 ½ r 3 revlutins may be repeated If any duble r triple jumps, including duble Axel, are repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence If bth executins (f the duble r triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins are limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 6 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Max 7 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single, duble and triple jumps are allwed N mre than 1 duble Axel and 2 different triple jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least ne attempt must be part f a jump cmbinatin r sequence. If bth executins (f the duble Axel r same triple) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value There is n limit t the number f different duble jumps that can be repeated, but n duble r triple jump can be included mre than twice Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in jump sequence is nt limited Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 2 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 8 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with nly 1 psitin; n change f ft* Min 5 revs Bth spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 flying spin with n change f ft r psitin* Min 6 revs 3rd spin is ptin f skater All spins may start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 1 Sequence One chregraphic step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface

14 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES Max 7 Jump Elements Max 3 Spins Max 1 Sequence 1 must be an Axel-type jump* 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f One leveled step Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins ft* sequence* JUNI LADIES 3:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required JUNI MEN 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required SENI LADIES 4:00 +/- 10 sec *means element is required SENI MEN 4:30 +/- 10 sec *means element is required Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 8 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 7 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Max 8 Jump Elements 1 must be an Axel-type jump* Jumps can cntain any number f revlutins Of all the triples r quads, nly 2 can be executed twice If bth executins (f the same triple r quad) are as sl jumps, the secnd f these jumps will receive 70% f its riginal base value N duble jump, including duble Axel, can be included mre than twice in ttal as sl jump r part f a cmbinatin/sequence Max 3 jump cmbinatins r sequences Cmbinatins limited t 2 jumps One 3-jump cmbinatin is permitted Number f jumps in a sequence is nt limited Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Max 3 Spins 1 spin cmbinatin; with r withut change f ft* Min 10 revs Min 2 revs in each psitin Must have all 3 basic psitins t receive full value. 1 spin with a flying entry* Min 6 revs 1 spin with nly 1 psitin* Min 6 revs All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry Spins must be f a different character (Fr definitin see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 1 Sequence One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface One chregraphic sequence* Must be clearly visible Max 2 Sequences One leveled step sequence* Must fully utilize the ice surface One chregraphic sequence* Must be clearly visible

15 EVENT: Well Balanced Singles Shrt Prgram The shrt prgram events listed belw will be skated. Athletes and caches are respnsible fr ging t the U.S. Figure Skating rulebk fr rules, prgram length, etc. 1. Skaters will skate t the music f their chice. Vcal music is permitted at all levels. 2. See the Rule nted belw fr each level fr test qualificatins and age requirements. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may cmpete at the highest level they have passed, r skate up t ne level higher. 3. Shrt Prgram Events. A. Juvenile/Open Juvenile shrt prgram Rule 4230 (same as intermediate) B. lintermediate shrt prgram Rule 4230 C. Nvice shrt prgram Rule 4220 D. Junir shrt prgram Rule 4210 E. Senir shrt prgram Rule 4200 EVENT: Intrductry Levels Cmpulsry Event Frmat: In simple prgram frm, using a limited number f cnnecting steps, the skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. T be skated n ½ ice. N music is allwed. The skater must demnstrate the required elements and may use any additinal elements frm previus levels. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Skaters may have the ptin t skate ne level higher in cmpulsries than their free skate prgram. Level Time Skating rules/standards Waltz jump Beginner 1:15 max. ½ jump f chice Frward tw-ft r ne-ft spin - minimum three revlutins (free leg psitin ptinal) Frward r backward spiral Te lp jump High 1:15 max. Salchw jump Beginner Frward scratch spin - minimum three revlutins Frward r backward spiral EVENT: Standard Levels Cmpulsry Event General event parameters: 1. Pre-Preliminary Juvenile: Elements skated n ½ ice 2. Intermediate Senir: Elements skated n full-ice 3. Elements may be perfrmed nly nce 4. Music is nt allwed Level Time Skating rules/standards 1. Lp jump N-Test 1:15 max. 2. Jump cmbinatin t include a te lp (may nt use a lp r Axel) 3. Sl spin - sit r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Spiral sequence, must include a frward and backward spiral. Additinal spirals and balance mves may be included. 1. Single Te Lp Pre 1:15 max. 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (n Axel) Preliminary 3. Sit spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Spiral sequence with ne frward spiral and ne backward spiral (any edge) 1. Single Lutz Preliminary 1:15 max. 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Back upright spin - minimum three revlutins

16 Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Nvice Junir Senir 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 4. Frward inside spiral 1. Single jump (may include Axel) 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single (may include Axel) 3. Layback spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Step sequence - circular 1. Single Axel 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single r duble/single 3. Layback spin r camel spin - minimum three revlutins 4. Step sequence circular 1. Duble Salchw r duble te lp 2. Jump cmbinatin: single/single r duble/single 3. Flying spin, minimum five revlutins 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Duble lp 2. Jump cmbinatin: duble/single r duble/duble 3. Flying spin - minimum five revlutins 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Duble flip 2. Jump cmbinatin: duble/duble r triple/duble 3. Cmbinatin spin - minimum 10 revlutins 4. Step sequence straight line 1. Duble Lutz 2. Jump cmbinatin: duble/duble r triple/duble 3. Cmbinatin spin - minimum 10 revlutins 4. Step sequence straight line EVENT: Jumps Challenge General event parameters: 1. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be cunted. 2. Pre-juvenile and lwer will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile senir will be skated n full ice 3. Jumps with an * must be preceded with cnnecting steps (intermediate senir) Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) Beginner 1:15 max. 2. ½ flip r ½ Lutz 3. Single Salchw 1. Waltz jump (frm backward crssvers) High 1:15 max. 2. Single Salchw Beginner 3. Jump cmbinatin waltz jump-te lp 1. Single te lp N-Test 1:15 max. 2. Single lp 3. Jump cmbinatin Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1. Single te lp 2. Single flip 3. Jump cmbinatin - Any tw ½ r single revlutin jumps (n Axel) 1. Single flip 2. Single Lutz 3. Jump cmbinatin Any single jump + single lp (may be Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Single r duble jump 3. Jump cmbinatin single/single (n Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Duble Salchw 3. Jump cmbinatin single/single r duble/single (n Axel) 1. Single Axel 2. Duble lp* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/single (n Axel)

17 Nvice Junir Senir 1. Duble lp 2. Duble flip* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/duble (may be duble Axel) 1. Chice f duble r triple jump 2. Duble r triple flip* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/duble (may be duble Axel) 1. Chice f duble r triple jump 2. Duble r triple Lutz* 3. Jump cmbinatin duble/duble r triple/duble (may be duble Axel) EVENT: Spins Challenge General event parameters: 1. Spins may be skated in any rder. Cnnecting steps are allwed, but will nt be taken int cnsideratin in scring. Spins may nt be repeated. Only required elements may be included. 2. All events are skated n ½ ice. 3. Minimum number f revlutins are nted in parentheses. Level Time Skating rules / standards 1. Upright ne-ft spin (3) Beginner 2. Upright tw-ft spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright ne-ft spin (3) High 2. Upright tw-ft spin (3) Beginner 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Upright ne-ft spin (3) N-Test 2. Upright tw-ft spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile & Open Juv. Intermediate Nvice Junir Senir 1. Upright ne-ft spin (3) 2. Upright back scratch spin (3) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Frward scratch t back scratch spin (3) 2. Cmbinatin spin with n change f ft (4) 3. Sit spin (3) 1. Camel spin (3) 2. Cmbinatin spin camel t sit spin; n change f ft (6) 3. Frward t backward scratch spin (3 per ft) 1. Sit spin (4) 2. Cmbinatin spin with change f ft; ptinal change f psitin (4 per ft) 3. Girls layback spin (4); Bys camel spin (4) 1. Flying camel spin (5) 2. Sit spin t backward sit spin (4 per ft) 3. Cmbinatin spin change f ft & change f psitin (4 per ft) 1. Chice f camel, sit r layback spin (6) 2. Camel spin t backward camel spin (4 per ft in psitin) 3. Cmbinatin spin change f ft & tw changes f psitin (2 per psitin & 5 per ft) 1. Flying sit spin r flying reverse sit spin (6) 2. Sl spin f chice (6) may nt fly 3. Cmbinatin spin with change f ft & utilizing all three psitins (2 per psitin & 5 per ft) 1. Flying spin f chice (6) 2. Sl spin f chice (6) may nt fly 3. Cmbinatin spin with change f ft & utilizing all three psitins (2 per psitin & 5 per ft)

18 SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC Frmat: The skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. The elements are nt restricted as t the number f times the element is executed r length f glides, number f revlutins, etc., unless therwise specified. T be skated n full ice. The skater may use elements frm a previus level. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Bnus skills frm the same level r belw are allwed but will nt be judged elements. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snwplw Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. 1:10 max. March fllwed by a tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 2-3 in a rw Frward snwplw stp Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a rw Frward tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning snwplw stp n tw-feet r ne-ft Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a rw Frward ne-ft glide, either ft Scter pushes, right and left ft, 2-3 each ft Mving snwplw stp Tw-ft turn in place, frward t backward Backward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning frward strking shwing crrect use f blade Frward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, either clckwise r cunter clckwise, 4-6 cnsecutive Frward slalm Beginning backward ne-ft glide, either ft Mving frward t backward tw-ft turn n a circle Backward ne-ft glides, right and left Frward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunter clckwise Frward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Beginning tw-ft spin, maximum 2-4 revlutins Backward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, ne directin nly Backward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunterclckwise Backward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Advanced tw-ft spin, maximum 4-6 revlutins Frward utside three-turn, right and left Hckey stp Frward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hp Frward spiral n a straight line, right r left Beginning ne-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins, ptinal free leg held psitin and entry T-stp, right r left

19 SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 ELEMENTS Frmat chice f the hst: Each skater will perfrm each element when directed by a judge r referee r have the ptin t perfrm ne element at a time in the rder listed belw (n excessive cnnecting steps). Referee driven frmat examples: all skaters perfrm first element befre mving n t the next and s n, r each skater perfrms all f the required elements befre mving n t the next skater. T be skated n 1/3 t 1/2 ice. N music. All elements must be skated in the rder listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards Snwplw Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. March fllwed by a tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 2-3 in a rw Frward snwplw stp Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a rw Frward tw-ft glide and dip Frward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning snwplw stp n tw-feet r ne-ft Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a rw Frward ne-ft glide, either ft Scter pushes, right and left ft, 2-3 each ft Mving snwplw stp Tw-ft turn in place, frward t backward Backward tw-ft swizzles, 6-8 in a rw Beginning frward strking shwing crrect use f blade Frward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, either clckwise r cunter clckwise, 4-6 cnsecutive Frward slalm Beginning backward ne-ft glide, either ft Mving frward t backward tw-ft turn n a circle Backward ne-ft glides, right and left Frward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunter clckwise Frward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Beginning tw-ft spin, maximum 2-4 revlutins Backward ½ swizzle pumps n a circle, ne directin nly Backward utside edge n a circle, clckwise r cunterclckwise Backward crssvers, 4-6 cnsecutive, bth directins Advanced tw-ft spin, maximum 4-6 revlutins Frward utside three-turn, right and left Hckey stp Frward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hp Frward spiral n a straight line, right r left Beginning ne-ft spin, 2-4 revlutins, ptinal free leg held psitin and entry T-stp, right r left

20 PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC Frmat: The skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. The elements are nt restricted as t the number f times an element is executed, length f glides, number f revlutins, etc., unless therwise stated. Cnnecting steps and transitins shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram. T be skated n full ice. The skater must demnstrate the required elements and may use but is nt required t use any additinal elements frm previus levels. Bnus skills frm the same level r belw are allwed but will nt be judged elements. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Time 1:40 max. Level Time Skating rules/standards Tw frward crssvers int a frward inside Mhawk, step dwn and crss behind, step int ne backward crssver and step t a frward inside edge, Pre-Free Skate 1:40 max clckwise and cunterclckwise One-ft upright spin, ptinal entry and free-ft psitin (minimum three revlutins Mazurka Waltz jump Frward pwer strking, 4-6 cnsecutive strkes Free Skate 1 1:40 max Upright spin, entry frm backward crssvers - minimum 4-6 revlutins Te lp jump Half flip jump Alternating frward utside and inside spirals n a cntinuus axis (2 sets) Free Skate 2 1:40 max. Beginning back spin, up t tw revlutins Half Lutz Salchw jump Alternating Mhawk/crssver sequence, right t left and left t right Free Skate 3 1:40 max Advanced back spin with free ft in crssed leg psitin, min 3 revs Lp jump Waltz jump-te lp r Salchw-te lp jump cmbinatin Frward pwer 3's, 2-3 cnsecutive sets, right r left Free Skate 4 1:40 max. Sit spin - minimum three revlutins Half Lp jump Flip jump Backward utside three-turn, Mhawk (backward pwer three-turn), bth Free Skate 5 1:40 max. directins Camel spin - minimum three revlutins Waltz-lp jump cmbinatin Lutz jump Split jump r stag jump Free Skate 6 1:40 max. Camel, sit spin cmbinatin - minimum f fur revlutins ttal Waltz jump, ½ lp, Salchw jump sequence Beginning Axel jump

21 PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 6 COMPULSY Frmat: In simple prgram frm, using a limited number f cnnecting steps, the skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. T be skated n ½ ice. N music is allwed. The skater must demnstrate the required elements and may use any additinal elements frm previus levels. Bnus skills frm the same level r belw are allwed but will nt be judged elements. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each element perfrmed frm a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate 1:15 max Frward inside pen Mhawk frm a standstill psitin (R t L and L t R) Tw frward crssvers int a frward inside Mhawk, step dwn and crss behind, step int ne backward crssver and step t a frward inside edge, clckwise and cunterclckwise One-ft upright spin, ptinal entry and free-ft psitin (minimum three revlutins Mazurka Waltz jump Frward pwer strking, 4-6 cnsecutive strkes Free Skate 1 1:15 max. Backward utside three-turns, right and left Upright spin, entry frm backward crssvers - minimum 4-6 revlutins Te lp Half flip jump Alternating frward utside and inside spirals n a cntinuus axis (2 sets) Free Skate 2 1:15 max. Backward inside three-turns, right and left Beginning back spin, up t tw revlutins Half Lutz Salchw jump Alternating Mhawk/crssver sequence, right t left and left t right Free Skate 3 1:15 max. Waltz three-turns, clckwise and cunterclckwise Advanced back spin with free ft in crssed leg psitin, min 3 revs Lp jump Waltz jump/te lp r Salchw/te lp jump cmbinatin Frward pwer 3's, 2-3 cnsecutive sets, right r left Free Skate 4 1:15 max. Sit spin - minimum three revlutins Half lp jump Flip jump Backward utside three-turn, Mhawk (backward pwer three-turn), bth Free Skate 5 1:15 max. directins Camel spin - minimum three revlutins Waltz jump-lp jump cmbinatin Lutz jump Frward pwer pulls, right and left Free Skate 6 1:15 max. Split jump r stag jump Camel, sit spin cmbinatin - minimum f fur revlutins ttal Waltz jump, ½ lp, Salchw jump sequence Beginning Axel jump

22 ADULT 1-6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC General event parameters: The skating rder f the required elements is ptinal. The elements are nt restricted t the number f times element is executed, r length f glides, number f revlutins, etc. unless therwise stated. Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram. T be skated n full ice The skater must demnstrate the required elements and may use, but is nt required t use, any additinal elements frm previus (lwer) levels. A 0.2 deductin will be taken fr each required element MISSING and fr thse elements perfrmed frm a higher level. Level Time Elements Frward Marching Adult 1 1:40 MAX Frward tw-ft glide Frward swizzle (4-6 in a rw) Frward snwplw stp tw feet r ne ft Frward skating acrss the width f the ice Adult 2 1:40 MAX Frward ne-ft glides Frward slalm Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a rw Frward strking using the blade prperly Adult 3 1:40 MAX Frward half-swizzle pumps n the circle, 6 t 8 in a rw, clckwise and cunterclckwise Backward skating t a lng tw-ft glide Frward chasses n a circle, clckwise and cunterclckwise Backward snwplw stp, Right and Left Frward utside edge n a circle, right and left Adult 4 1:40 MAX Frward inside edge n a circle, right and left Frward crssvers, clckwise and cunterclckwise Backward ne-ft glides, right and left Hckey stp, bth directins Backward utside edge n a circle, right and left Adult 5 1:40 MAX Backward inside edge n a circle, right and left Backward crssvers, clckwise and cunterclckwise Frward utside three-turn, right and left Beginning tw-ft spin Frward strking with crssver end patterns Adult 6 1:40 MAX Backward strking with crssver end patterns Frward inside three-turn, right and left T-stp Lunge Tw-ft spin int ne-ft spin (min 2 revs n 1 ft)

23 ADULT INTRODUCTY BRONZE FREE SKATE PROGRAM General event parameters: Skaters will skate t the music f their chice and vcal music is allwed T be skated n full ice The minimum number f required spin revlutins is indicated in parentheses fllwing the spin descriptin. Revlutins must be in psitin. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualificatins Adult Beginner Max. 4 jump elements Max. 2 spins Jumps limited t bunny hp, Tw frward Cnnecting mves Skaters may nt 1:40 Maximum mazurka, r ballet Max 1 cmbinatin r sequence cnsisting f nly the allwed listed jumps Max. 2 f any same jump upright spins, n change f ft, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA Free Skate 1 Badge Test Adult High Beginner 1:40 Maximum Adult Pre- Brnze 1:40 Maximum Adult Brnze 1:50 maximum Max 4 jump elements: Jumps limited t bunny hp, mazurka, ballet, stag, split, waltz, ½ flip Max 1 cmbinatin r sequence cnsisting f nly the allwed listed jumps Max. 2 f any same type jump. Max 4 Jump Elements: Jump cmbinatins and sequences are ptinal, but n mre than 2 cmbinatins r sequences may be included 1 jump cmbinatin/sequence may cnsist f three jumps, and the ther may have nly tw jumps. Each jump may be repeated nly nce and nly as part f a cmbinatin r sequence (maximum f 2 f any jump) Only single and half-revlutin jumps are allwed N single Lutz, single Axel r duble jumps are allwed Max 4 Jump Elements: Max 2 cmbinatins r sequences; 1 cmbinatin/sequence may cnsist f three jumps, and the ther may have nly tw jumps Each jump may be repeated nly nce, and nly as part f a cmbinatin r sequence (maximum f 2 f any jump) All single jumps are permitted (except single Axel) N single Axel, duble r triple jumps are permitted Max 2 spins: Tw upright spins, change f ft ptinal, n flying entry (Min. 3 revlutins) Max 2 Spins: Min 3 revs Spins with a flying entry are nt permitted Max 2 Spins: Spins must be f different character (fr definitin, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E)) Min 3 revs ttal if n change f ft Min 3 revs each ft if change f ft Min 2 revs in each psitin N flying spins are permitted Cnnecting mves and steps shuld be demnstrated thrughut the prgram Cnnecting steps thrughut the prgram are required Max 1 Sequence: Chregraphic Step Sequence Must use at least ½ ice surface Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn t Skate USA Free Skate 1 Badge Test Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Pre-Brnze Free Skate Skaters may nt have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Brnze Free Skate