Empire State Winter Games Figure Skating Events SC of Lake Placid February 3-5, 2017

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1 Empire State Winter Games Figure Skating Events SC of Lake Placid February 3-5, 2017 The Empire State Winter Games Figure Skating Events will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website. This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-u.s. Citizens. The Empire State Winter Games is a qualifying competition for the 2017 State Games of America. ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. Skaters may only enter ONE level per event (i.e. skaters cannot skate Juvenile AND Intermediate Free Skate, however, a skater may skate juvenile free skate and intermediate short program; further skaters cannot enter juvenile free skate and intermediate test track as test track is considered a free skate event.) Skaters entering beginner pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group. The LOC reserves the right to combine levels where there are not enough entries. Eligibility: All skaters must have a New York State affiliation in one or more of the following ways: reside in New York State, attend school in New York State, be a member of a New York State Figure Skating Club or have their primary training location in New York State. Skaters who do not have a state games in their own state may also compete. Skaters from other states would be classified in the competition as a participant from their own state for the purpose of distribution of invitations for the 2017 State Games of America. ENTRIES: ALL entries must be submitted online via the online entry form found at The entry deadline is Thursday, January 5, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

2 Entry fees are as follows: Singles Events: $90 - first event $75 - second event $55 - each additional event High School Team Events: $100 per team Synchronized Skating Events: $160 per team, plus an additional $25 per skater REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a $20 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events. Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available online at and will also be ed to competitors as soon as possible after close of entries. FACILITIES: The competition will be held at: Olympic Center 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY Competition events will be held in both the 1980 Rink & the 1932 Rink, both measuring 100 x 200. MUSIC: CDs are the ONLY acceptable form of media. Each CD must only have ONE (1) track on it. In the case of a skater entering multiple events, separate discs must be used for each event. CDs must be turned in in a paper CD sleeve. Both the CD and the sleeve must be labeled with the skater s name and event. Standard hard plastic jewel cases or other CD holders are not acceptable. The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the SC of Lake Placid, NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority or Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CDs for practice and competition. LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, the SC of Lake Placid and the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. JUDGING SYSTEM: The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events: - IJS Well Balanced Program free skate events, juvenile senior - IJS Short program events, juvenile senior All competitors skating in these events need to submit the planned program content form

3 online. This form is found in the Member s Only section at The deadline to submit the form is January 30, The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for: - Well Balanced Program free skate events, pre-preliminary pre-juvenile - Juvenile Senior 6.0 Short Program & Free Skate events - Introductory free skate events (beginner, high beginner, no-test) - All events - All solo dance events - High School events - Synchronized Team Skating Events REGISTRATION: Figure Skating registration will be open Thursday, February 2nd between noon and 4pm. On competition days, the registration desk will be open one hour prior to the start of the event time and close at the conclusion of the day s events. The registration table will be located on the main level of the arena just outside the main entrance to the 1980 Rink. Please register promptly upon arrival. PRACTICE ICE: All practice ice information will be available online and will also be ed to all of the registered competitors. This information will be made available as soon as it is ready. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Miracle Moments photography will be shooting all events and prints for purchase will be available onsite. If you have any questions, please contact Ona at onak@orda.org. There will be an official videographer onsite. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded for 1 st -3 rd places in contested events. An awards schedule will be available at registration. The Paul Kreppel award will be given to the synchronized skating team with the most inspiring performance as voted on by the officials. This award will be given on ice following the conclusion of the synchronized skating events. OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained at the registration desk. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition. INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an individual member; B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older, successfully pass the background screen. C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A,B, C or D) depending on the highest level of students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12.

4 D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. For Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Basic Skills instructor member. The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential no exceptions. We strongly urge all coaches to have their cards with them. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating events without compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact Figure skating event information Mary-Elizabeth Wightman marye@orda.org Chief Referee Kathaleen Cutone cutone@msn.com General Empire State Games information Sue Cameron sue@roostadk.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All participating athletes are invited to walk in the Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremonies to be held in the evening of Thursday, February 2 nd. Please check for information regarding check-in times.

5 SECTION 2: Events Offered SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS See current rulebook or click here for current rules and requirements. Introductory Levels Free Skate Program General event parameters: Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Beginner 1:40 maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front). Max. 2 jump Max. 2 of any same jump Max. 2 spins: Two upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests High Beginner 1:40 maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only. Max. 2 jump combinations or Max. 2 of any same type jump. Max. 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests No-Test 1:40 maximum Max. 5 jump elements: Maximum of 2 may be jump combos or Jump combos are limited to 2 jumps except one 3 jump combination is permitted Jump are limited to 3 single jumps (half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination) No Axels or double jumps or triple jumps are permitted Max. 2 spins: Spins may change feet and/or position. Spins may start with a fly Minimum 3 revolutions Spins must be of a different character (For definition see rule 4103E) Step sequence* Must use onehalf the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral are permitted but will not be counted as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence

6 Free Skate General event parameters: Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The following deductions will be taken: from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description from the technical mark for each extra element included from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions. Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications Pre-Preliminary 1:40 maximum Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop and loop only. Max. 2 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 2 spins: Two spins of a different nature, one position only. No change of foot, no flying entry. (Min. 3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max. 2 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position; no change of foot, no flying entry. (Min. 3 revolutions) One spin consisting of a front scratch to back scratch; exit on spinning foot not mandatory. (Min. 3 revolutions per foot) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). Max. 2 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 3 revolutions) One combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin; change of foot optional (Min. 6 revolutions). Spins may not 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 not have passed tests higher than prejuvenile free skate test

7 Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted. Max. 2 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 2 spins: One solo spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 4 revolutions). One combination spin with one change of foot and at least one change of position, must include two of the basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating prejuvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test Only solo spin may fly Intermediate 2:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. Maximum of 3 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 2 spins: One must be a flying spin (min 5 revolutions), One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum 4 revolutions per foot). One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test Novice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Maximum of 3 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 3 spins, of a different nature: One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (min 5 revs per foot) The other spins are the option of the skater (min 6 revolutions per foot) All spins may fly One step sequence or spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface (see rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than novice free skate test

8 Junior Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop and double flip Maximum of 3 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) One combination spin consisting of all three basic positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5) revolutions per foot) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 for remarks) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than junior free skate test Senior Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Must include at least four different double jumps, one must be a double Lutz. Triple jumps are not permitted Maximum of 3 jump Max. 2 of any same Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) One combination spin consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5 revolutions per foot) Men: Two different step, one being of advanced difficulty, both fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105 for remarks) Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks.) Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test SINGLES IJS FREE SKATE The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. Juvenile IJS Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Intermediate IJS Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Novice IJS Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Junior IJS Free Skate according to ISU Rules Senior IJS Free Skate according to ISU Rules

9 SINGLES WELL BALANCED 6.0 FREE SKATE The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. Pre-Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Juvenile 6.0 Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Intermediate 6.0 Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Novice 6.0 Free Skate according to US Figure Skating Rules Junior 6.0 Free Skate according to ISU Rules Senior 6.0 Free Skate according to ISU Rules SINGLES IJS SHORT PROGRAM The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. Intermediate IJS Short Program Rule 4230 Novice IJS Short Program Rule 4220 Junior IJS Short Program Rule 4210 Senior IJS Short Program Rule 4200 SINGLES 6.0 SHORT PROGRAM The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. Intermediate 6.0 Short Program Rule 4230 Novice 6.0 Short Program Rule 4220 Junior 6.0 Short Program Rule 4210 Senior 6.0 Short Program Rule 4200 SOLO DANCE EVENTS SOLO PATTERN DANCE General event parameters: Levels are based upon the skaters highest pattern dance test passed. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances. Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of the Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break in-between pattern dances groupings. Level Dances to be Skated Level Dances to be Skated Preliminary Rhythm Blues Silver Rocker Foxtrot Canasta Tango Silver Tango Pre-bronze Fiesta Tango Cha-Cha Bronze Tenfox Willow Waltz Pre-silver Fourteenstep Foxtrot Pre-gold Starlight Waltz Paso Doble Gold Westminster Waltz Quickstep International Silver Samba Tango Romantica

10 MOVES IN THE FIELD TO MUSIC - An Event of the Empire State Winter Games General event parameters: 1. Each program must contain the specified moves within the time duration given. NOTE: It is a MAXIMUM time - no penalty will be given for programs shorter than the maximum duration. 2. Music may be vocal or instrumental. 3. Moves may be performed in any order. 4. Two marks will be given - the technical mark will be based on the foci of the specified moves. Difficulty of transitions will not be rewarded in the technical mark. The presentation mark will be based on carriage, projection, style, ice coverage, phrasing of movements to music and creativity of transitional elements. Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre Preliminary Preliminary 2:10 max. 2:20 max. Pre Juvenile 2:20 max. Juvenile 2:30 max. Intermediate 2:50 max. Novice Junior Senior 3:00 max. 3:15 max. 3:20 max. Clockwise perimeter stroking Backward Inside Edges Left Spiral Waltz Eight Forward & Backward Crossovers Consecutive Inside Spirals Right Forward Power 3-turns Forward Circle 8 Forward Power Stroking RFO-LBI three turns in the field Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls Five Step Mohawk Sequence Clockwise Forward Power Circle Backward Power Three Turns Forward Free Skating Cross Strokes Forward Outside Double Three Turns 1st Side Spiral Sequence RFO-LBI Brackets in the Field Sequence Outside Twizzles Inside Slide Chasse Pattern Inside 3-turn/rocker-choctaw sequence Right forward/backward outside counters Forward outside loops Backward inside twizzles Right Outside Rockers Left Power Pulls R-L-R Choctaw Sequence Side Backward Outside Loops Straight Line Step Sequence - right foot start only Sustained Edge Step - clockwise only Jump Extension Spiral Step:- right foot start only Backward Outside power double 3 s to power inside rockers - left foot only Backward Inside power double 3 s to power double outside rockers - right foot only Serpentine Edge Step - counterclockwise only

11 SYNCHRONIZED SKATING EVENTS Basic Skills Beginner 1: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 9. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes. Rules: Basic Skills Beginner 2: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be 9-11 years old. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes. Rules: Basic Skills Beginner 3: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old. No skaters may have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test. Program duration: 2 2 ½ minutes. Rules: Preliminary: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 12. The majority of the team must be under 10. Program duration: 2 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7270 Pre-Juvenile: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12. Program duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds. Well balanced program: Rule 7260 Open Juvenile: A team of 8 to16 skaters. Skaters must be under 20 and have passed the pre-preliminary moves in the field test. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7250 Open Collegiate A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7290 Collegiate: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline, and have passed the juvenile moves in the field test. Program duration: 4 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7280 Open Adult : A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of skaters must be at least 19 years or older. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7520

12 Open Masters: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30. Program duration: 2 ½ minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7530 Masters: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30. Program duration: 3 minutes. Well balanced program: Rule 7510 Adult: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. All skaters must be at least 21 with the exception that up to four team members may be 18, 19 or 20 years of age. All skaters must have passed either the preliminary moves in the field test, the adult bronze moves in the field test, the preliminary figure test or the preliminary dance test. Program duration: 3 ½ minutes Well balanced program: Rule 7500

13 NEW YORK STATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM EVENTS All teams entering this event must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating as a high school team and follow all eligibility rules found in the High School Standardized announcement found on the U.S. Figure Skating High School programs page. Team maneuver events consist of teams of at least 2 athletes from the same high school or combined high schools with no one skater performing more than 50% of the total number of elements. Each high school may only enter one team in each competitive level. An athlete may compete for only one team. Athletes may skate up to any level they desire, but they may not compete on a team at a lower level than the highest test they have passed. The event will be judged on a team basis. Athletes will have a general warm-up of stroking only for 2 minutes. There will also be individual warm-ups for each element for 1 minute. Teams will be assigned a place to line up along the barrier and must remain on the ice for their entire event. Elements will be skated one-at-a-time, and the announcer will call the representative from each team when it is his or her turn to perform the prescribed element. Note: If a team has one athlete perform more than two elements, any succeeding elements performed by that athlete will receive no value. If a competitor performs an element higher than that listed, that element will receive no credit. For example, if the element specified is a salchow jump and the competitor performs a double salchow jump, no credit is given for this element. LEVEL A no test restrictions Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Axel or Double Axel Solo spin of choice (min. 8 revs) Choreographic Sequence (rule Double Jump either double loop, double flip or double lutz Combination Jump consisting of two double jumps or a double jump and a triple jump Double or triple lutz immediately preceded by footwork Camel Spin (min. 8 revs) Flying Spin any entry and may include change of position (min. 8 revs in position) Combination Spin with only 1 change of foot, at least one change of position (min. 6 revs per foot AND 2 revs in position) 4105 for description) Forward Loops (Novice Moves in the Field Pattern) Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle only one named element will be counted Junior or Senior Moves in the Field element of choice

14 LEVEL B skaters may not have passed higher than novice free skate test Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Axel Solo Spin (sit, camel, layback or cross foot spin) (min 5 revs) Choreographic Sequence (rule 4105 for description) Single or Double Loop Forward Scratch Spin (min 5 revs) Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle only one named element will be counted Combination Jump consisting of two double jumps or a double jump and a single jump Double loop, flip or lutz immediately preceded by connecting steps or other free skating movements Back Spin (min 5 revs) Juvenile Moves in the Field Element of choice Combination Spin with only 1 change of foot, at least one change of position (min. 5 revs per foot AND 2 revs in position) Novice Moves in the Field Element of choice LEVEL C skaters may not have passed higher than pre-juvenile free skate Jumps Spins Step of Moves in the Field Sequence Single Salchow jump Upright Spin optional free foot position, may change foot (min 3 revs) Step Sequence (rule 4105 for description) Single toe loop jump Sit Spin (min 3 revs) Forward Spiral Waltz Jump - toe loop jump combination Back upright spin (min 3 revs) Preliminary Moves in the Field Element of Choice Single Jump (may include axel) Combination Spin camel to sit spin (no change of foot, min 6 revs total) Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Element of Choice