12th Annual South Florida Challenge March 27-29, 2015 Sanctioned by: USFS

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1 12th Annual South Florida Challenge March 27-29, 2015 Sanctioned by: USFS Panthers IceDen 3299 Sportsplex Drive Coral Springs, Florida (954)

2 12th Annual South Florida Challenge March 27-29, 2015 ** COMPETITION INFORMATION ** RULES/CONDUCT/ELIGIBILITY (USFSA events) The South Florida Challenge is open to all qualified eligible skaters who are members in good standing of the USFS and their Home Club. Each skater may compete in as many events as qualified by their test level as of March 6, or one level higher, but not both. For all age requirements, the age required is the age of the individual as of March 6. Unless otherwise noted, age requirements are in accordance to the USFS rulebook. All efforts will be made to split competitors by age. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth in the current edition of the USFSA Rulebook. RULES/CONDUCT/ELIGIBILITY (Basic Skills events) The South Florida Challenge is open to all skaters who are eligible (ER1.00) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/club or any other Basic Skills Program/club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of the closing date of entries, March 6. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-8 skaters must skate at their highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If for whatever reason, the LOC discovers that a skater has been placed in a category below their class level, the chairman and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper division even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. Please be sure to check for the director/instructor s signature confirming the level of the skater. If there is only one competitor entered in a Basic Skills event, the referee will give the skater the option to compete. If the competitor chooses to compete, they will be awarded their marks in the 6.0 system, and the competitor will receive first place. If they choose not to compete, the entry fee will be refunded. ENTRIES Entries must be submitted on-line through Entryeeze by Friday March 6, Visit for registration link and additional competition information. Entry Fees must be paid online via Entryeeze. The entry fee is $ for the first IJS USFS event and $75.00 for each additional IJS event (Singles and Pairs Free Skate and Short Programs Juvenile thru Senior Levels). $95.00 for the first Non IJS event entered and $50.00 for each additional Non IJS event.. All entries submitted after March 6th, will be considered late entries. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Competition Committee, and will be charged a one time late fee of $40.00 per application. Planned Program Content Form If you are registering for an IJS event, you are required to complete the Planned Program Element form online at by Friday March 6, This form can be found in the Members Only section of the US figure skating website. All events and practices will be held at Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, Fl , (954) Panthers IceDen is a state-of-the-art, Ice Skating and Entertainment Facility, featuring three official NHL (200 x 85) regulation size rinks. Saveology Iceplex is the proud home of 2

3 the NHL Florida Panthers. MUSIC Only CD will be accepted. The medium must be clearly labeled with the skater s name and event on the side that is to be played. All CDs must be prepared by the skater and contain only the skater s program. Commercial CDs with multiple programs will not be accepted. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Panthers FSC will not be responsible for damaged, lost or broken CD s. Each competitor is responsible for delivery of their music to the Registration Desk at the time of registration and for pickup from the Registration Desk at the conclusion of each event. Once the music is registered, it will not be returned until after the event has been skated. An extra copy of the competitor s music should be readily available at all times. AWARDS Medals will be awarded for first through fourth placements in each scheduled South Florida Challenge event category. REGISTRATION A Registration Desk will be at Panthers IceDen during the scheduled practice times and events. Skaters are required to check the official bulletin board located at the rink for official practice times and the scheduled events. Posting of such notices or changes shall be considered sufficient notice to competitors. Skaters and coaches should arrive at least 1 hour before their scheduled competition time. All schedules will also be posted on the Entryeeze System. PRACTICE ICE Practice ice registration will be announced on the Panthers Figure Skating Club website after the close of entries and will be available for purchase only through the Entryeeze system. Each skater will be eligible to purchase two (2) practice ice sessions per event entered. Additional practice ice may become available after the initial practice ice registration. VIDEO Individual videotaping will be permitted in designated areas ONLY. Professional video taping of each event will be available. Except for the official video producer, only battery-operated cameras will be permitted with NO tripods. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, PLEASE! Hotels Marriott Resort, (Official Hotel) 1175 Heron Bay Blvd. Coral Springs, Fl. (954) Courtyard by Marriott, 620 N. University Dr. Coral Springs, Fl. (954) LaQuinta Inn 3701 University Dr. Coral Springs, Fl. (954) Hampton Inn, 5740 State Rd. 7, Coconut Creek, Fl (888) INQUIRIES If you have questions, please contact Nancy Mariani, our Competition Chairperson, at marianin@panthersiceden.com or tstark7635@aol.com 3

4 Compulsory Moves 1. Age and test requirements are the same as listed under Free Skating. Skaters may skate one level higher than their current test level. 2. Moves must be performed in a program without music and in any order with necessary connecting steps. 3. Spins must be held for at least 3 revolutions in each position except as noted. 4. Jump combinations may not have a change of foot or turn between jumps. 5. An Axel is considered a single jump. 6. Mandatory deductions will be taken for unlisted or additional elements or unsuccessfully executed moves. 7. ONLY ONE ATTEMPT IS PERMITTED. 8. Unless indicated, connecting steps may be used but will not be judged. REQUIRED COMPULSORY MOVES TIME/ICE No Test Pre Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile and Open Juvenile Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold 1. Salchow 2. Waltz jump/toe loop combination 3. One-foot upright forward spin (optional free leg position) 4. Any forward spiral 5. Clockwise ½ circle forward crossovers 1. Salchow 2. Loop 3. Any single/single jump combination (NO axel permitted) 4. Front scratch/back scratch spin 5. Forward spiral any edge 1. Loop 2. Lutz 3. Any single/single jump combination (axel permitted) 4. Front sit spin (min 3 revolutions) 5. One-foot upright back spin (optional free leg position) 6. Inside forward spiral (left or right) 1. Flip 2. Double Salchow or Double toe loop 3. Jump combination with a loop jump (any single jump) Axel permitted 4. Forward camel spin 5. Front sit/back sit spin 6. Circular footwork 1. Axel 2. Double Salchow 3. Any double/single jump combination 4. Combination spin with only one change of foot (4 revs each) 5. Girls: layback (4 revs) Boys: forward camel (4 revs) 6. Straight-line footwork 1. Waltz jump 2. ½ flip jump 3. Lunge or spiral 4. 2-foot upright spin 1. Salchow jump 2. Waltz/toe loop jump combination 3. One-foot forward upright spin (4 revs) 4. Forward spiral (any edge) 1. Flip jump 2. Loop jump 3. Single/single jump combination (Axel permitted) 4. Front sit Spin 5. Straight-line step sequence 1. Lutz jump 2. Axel jump 3. Combination jump (single/single or single/double) 4. Forward camel Spin 5. Straight-line or circular step sequence 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:45 FULL ICE 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:45 FULL ICE 4

5 Jump Event 1. Qualifications for Jump Events are the same as in the free Skate Section. 2. Jumps may be performed in any order and skated without music. 3. Combination jumps must be performed with no turn or change of foot between jumps. The jump combination may consist of the same jump or another jump (single, double, triple as prescribed). However the jumps included must be different from the solo jumps unless otherwise stated. 4. Only ONE attempt per jump is PERMITTED. No Test Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre Juvenile Juvenile and Open Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold 1. Waltz jump 2. Toe loop 3. Salchow REQUIRED JUMPS 1. Salchow 2. Flip 3. Any single/single combination (no Axels) 1. Flip 2. Lutz 3. Combination jump with loop, Axel permitted 1. Lutz/loop combination 2. Axel 3. Double salchow or Double Toe Loop 1. Axel 2. Double/single combination (any order) No double axels permitted 3. Double toe 1. Single Axel 2. Double Loop 3. Double/double combination 1. Double Loop 2. Double Flip 3. Any Double/double combination 1. Double Lutz 2. Double Axel 3. Any Double/double or triple/double combination 1. Double Axel 2. Any triple 3. Double/double or triple/double combination 1. Waltz jump 2. Waltz/toe loop combination 3. ½ flip jump 1. Salchow jump 2. Toe loop jump 3. Single/single combination (NO Axel) 1. Flip jump 2. Loop Jump 3. Single/single combination (Axel permitted) 1. Lutz Jump 2. Axel 3. Combination single/single (Axel permitted) or double/single TIME 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 FULL ICE 1:30 FULL ICE 1:30 FULL ICE 1:30 FULL ICE 1:30 FULL ICE 1:00 1:00 1:15 1:30 FULL ICE 5

6 Spin Event 1. Qualifications for Spin Events are the same as listed in the free skate section. Skaters will qualify according to their free skating level or one level higher. 2. Spins must be skated exactly as stated, but may be skated in any order without music. 4. All spin events are on. 5. ONLY ONE ATTEMPT IS PERMITTED. LEVEL REQUIRED SPINS TIME No Test 1. One-foot upright front spin (optional free leg position) (3 revs) 2. One-foot upright back spin (optional free leg position) (3 revs) 3. Two-foot spin (3 revs) 1:00 Pre Preliminary Preliminary 1. Front scratch spin (3 revs) 2. Back scratch spin (3 revs) 3. Front Sit spin (3 revs) 1. Front camel spin (3 revs) 2. Front to back scratch spin (3 revs per foot) 3. Forward sit spin (3 revs) 1:00 1:00 Pre Juvenile Juvenile and Open Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold 1. Forward Camel (4 revs) 2. Spin combination, no change of foot (total 6 revs) 3. Front scratch/back scratch spin exiting on spinning foot (4 per foot) 1. Forward Ssit spin (4 revs) 2. Girls: layback or attitude spin(4 revs) Boys: Forward camel spin (4 revs) 3. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (4 revs each foot) 1. Sit spin/change foot sit spin (4 revs each foot) 2. Flying camel (5 revs) 3. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (5 revs each foot) 1. Camel, sit or layback spin (6 revs) 2. Any flying spin (6 revs) 3. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (5 revs each foot) 1. Flying sit or flying change (reverse) sit spin (6 revs) 2. Layback or crossfoot spin (6 revs) 3. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) (5 revs each foot) 1. Three different spins (solos 6 revs) 2. One must be a flying spin 3. One must be a spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (total of revs) 1. One-foot upright spin (optional free foot position) (3 revs) 2. Two foot spin (3 revs) 3. Pivot (forward or backward) 1. One-foot upright spin ((4 revs) 2. One foot back spin (3 revs) 3. Forward sit spin (3 revs) 1. Forward camel spin (3 revs) 2. Layback, attitude or sit spin (4 revs) 3. Spin combination with one change of position (optional change of foot) (3 revs each position) 1. Solo spin of choice (4 revs) 2. Different solo spin of choice (4 revs) 3. Spin combination with one change of foot and at least one change of position (4 revs each foot) 1:15 1:15 1:30 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:00 1:00 1:15 1:30 6

7 SHORT PROGRAMS (Singles) Category Requirements USFS Rule # Time(max) Open Juvenile Same elements as JUVENILE (14 & over) 2:00 Juvenile under 14 Same as Intermediate with the exception of single axel only. No double axel or triple jumps allowed. 2:00 *Intermediate IJS 4230 Men 4230 Ladies 2:00 *Novice IJS 4220 Men 4220 Ladies 2:30 *Junior IJS 4210 Men 4210 Ladies 2:50 *Senior IJS 4200 Men 4200 Ladies 2:50 Qualifications for the Short Programs are the same as stated in the Free Skate Section. *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. Well Balanced Free Skating Programs (Singles) *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. Category Qualifications USFS rule # Time +/- 10sec Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary FS :40 max Preliminary Preliminary FS :30 Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile FS :00 *Juvenile IJS Juvenile FS :15 Open Juvenile Juvenile FS :15 *Intermediate Intermediate FS :30 IJS * Novice IJS Novice FS :00 L 3:30 M *Junior IJS Junior FS :30 L 4:00 M *Senior IJS Senior FS :00 L 4:30 M Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Pre-Bronze FS, (see rule book) :40 (max) Adult Bronze Adult Bronze FS (see rule book) :50 (max) Adult Silver Adult Silver FS (see rule book) :10 (max) Adult Gold Adult Gold FS (see rule book) :40 (max) 7

8 PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM Category Qualifications Requirements USFS Rule # Time (max) *Intermediate IJS Intermediate Pairs :30 *Novice IJS Novice Pair :50 *Junior IJS Junior Pair :50 *Senior IJS Senior Pair :50 *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. PAIRS FREE SKATING PROGRAM Category Qualifications Requirement USFS Rule # Time +/-10sec Pre-Juvenile Preliminary Pair (under 14 years of age) :00 *Juvenile IJS Juvenile Pair (under 16 years of age) :30 *Intermediate Intermediate Pair (under 18 yrs of age) :00 IJS *Novice IJS Novice Pair :30 *Junior IJS Junior Pair :00 *Senior IJS Senior Pair :30 Adult Gold Pairs See USFS Rule # :40 max Adult Silver Pair See USFS Rule # :40 max Adult Bronze Pair See USFS Rule # :10 max *Will be judged by the IJS scoring system. SOLO DANCE EVENTS This event is for Solo Dancers only. The combined score of both dances will determine places. Test level may be either standard or solo dance. Adult dance, adult solo dance, master s dance and master s solo dance do not fulfill the testing requirements for this event. Male and female dancers will be combined in the same level. Skaters may either compete at their test level or one level above their highest completed dance test. The test level is determined by a skater completing all of the dance tests within that level. The 6.0 judging system will be used. The number of patterns to be skated for each dance will be in accordance with the USFS Rulebook. Category Qualifications Dances Preliminary No test or passed Preliminary Dutch Waltz, Rhythm Blues Pre-Bronze Passed Preliminary or Pre-Bronze Cha-Cha, Fiesta Tango Bronze Passed Pre-Bronze or Bronze Hickory Hoedown, Ten Fox Pre-Silver Passed Bronze or Pre-Silver Foxtrot, Fourteenstep Silver Passed Pre-Silver or Silver Tango, Rocker Foxtrot Pre-Gold Passed Silver or Pre- Gold Killian, Paso Doble 8

9 ADULT SOLO DANCE EVENTS Adult Preliminary Same as Preliminary above Dutch Waltz, Rhythm Blues Adult Pre- Bronze Same as Pre-Bronze above Canasta Tango, Swing Dance Adult Bronze Same as above Bronze above Hickory Hoedown, Cha Cha Adult Pre-Silver Same as Pre- Silver above Foxtrot, Hickory Hoedown Adult Silver Same as Silver above Rocker Foxtrot, European Waltz Adult Pre- Gold Same as Pre- Gold above Tango, Killian All dance events will be judged by the 6.0 system. PATTERN COUPLES DANCE EVENTS Category Qualifications Dances Pre-Juvenile Both passed Preliminary MIF or higher, 2 Preliminary Dances but no higher than Pre- Bronze Dance (14 & under) 6251 Juvenile Both passed Juvenile MIF or higher, Preliminary Dance or higher and Juvenile Free Dance. 1 or both can have passed Intermediate Free Dance but no higher, provided neither has competed at Intermediate Dance in qualifying competition. 1 who has passed must compete with different partner than one tested with. (16 & under) 6241 Intermediate Both passed Intermediate MIF or higher, the Bronze Dance or higher, and the Intermediate FreeDance.1 or both can have passed Novice Free but no higher, provided neither has competed at Novice Dance in qualifying competition. 1 who has passed must compete with different partner than one tested with. (18 & under) 6231 Novice Both passed Novice MIF or higher, at least 1 Silver Dance and Novice FreeDance.1 or both can have passed Junior Free but no higher, provided neither has competed at Junior Dance in qualifying competition. 1 who has passed must compete with different partner than one tested with These events are for Couple Dance only. Numbers of patterns are as set by the current USFSA Rulebook. There will be no final round. Will be Judged by the 6.0 system. Rhythm Blues CanastaTango Willow Waltz Fiesta Tango Rocker Foxtrot European Waltz Starlight Waltz Paso Doble SHORT DANCE EVENTS Category Rhythm Time +/- 10 sec Junior :50 Senior :50 Requirements are per current USFSA Rulebook and judged by the 6.0 system Qualifications are the same as the Pattern Dances 9

10 Category Time+/- 10sec Qualifications Pre Juvenile 2: Juvenile 2: Intermediate 2: Novice 3: Junior 3: Senior 4: Adult Pre- Gold 3:10 max 6512 Adult Gold 3:10 max 6512 FREE DANCE EVENTS (Will be judged by the 6.0 system) SHOWCASE EVENTS Category Qualifications Time (max) No No USFSA Free Skating test passed 1:30 Test/Beginner Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary FS 1:40 Preliminary Preliminary FS 1:40 Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile FS 2:00 Juvenile/Open Juvenile FS 2:10 Juvenile Intermediate/ Intermediate FS 2:30 Open Intermediate Novice/Junior/ At least the Novice FS 2:30 Senior Adult Adult Pre-Bronze FS 2:00 Ladies, men, mixed pairs, and like pairs can enter the showcase events. Competitors will be judged on technical merit, costume (its suitability to the music), music interpretation, choreography (suitability of the program sequence and elements to the music), and audience appeal (overall compositions, appearance and style). Live props are not permitted. Props may not be flame or smoke oriented or any other substance that will alter the ice surface. 10

11 U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions EVENT: Test Track Free Skate Elements (all levels) General event parameters: 1. Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. 2. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. 3. 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. 4. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. 5. 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 1:30 +/- 10 sec. imum 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.. 2 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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 11

12 Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec. imum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels).. 2 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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. imum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels).. 2 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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 Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. imum of 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted.. 2 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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. imum of 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. imum of 3 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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 12

13 Novice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. imum of 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. imum of 3 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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 Junior Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. imum 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 imum of 3 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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. imum 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 imum of 3 jump combinations or sequences. 2 of any same type jump imum 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 sequences, 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 13

14 Introductory Levels (Beginner, High Beginner and No Test events) Beginner 1:30 +/- 10 imum 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front) 2 jump sequences 2 of any same jump imum 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 1:30 +/ jump elements: Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including halfloop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only 2 jump combinations or sequences 2 of any same type jump No Test See USFS rule # :40 max imum 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 EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice. No music. All elements must be skated in the order listed. Level Time Skating rules/standards March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:00 max. Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam 1-3 Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:00 max. Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 2 1:00 max. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row 14

15 Basic 3 1:00 max. Forward stroking Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Backward one-foot glide, either foot Two-foot spin - minimum three revolutions Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 Basic 7 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop, right or left Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions Side toe hop, either direction Hockey stop Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Lunge, right or left T-stop, right or left Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right Ballet jump, either direction Backward crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot Basic 8 1:00 max. Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left Waltz jump (from a standstill) Mazurka, either direction Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise, two forward crossovers into forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position - minimum three revolutions 15

16 EVENT: Basic Program Event: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice. The skater may use elements from a previous level. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Level Time Skating rules/standards March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Snowplow 1:00 +/-10 Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Sam 1-3 max. Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip Basic 1 1:00 +/-10 Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row max. Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Basic 2 Forward one-foot glide, either foot 1:00 +/-10 Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line, 2-3 each foot max. Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Basic 3 Forward stroking 1:00 +/-10 Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 max. consecutive Forward slalom Backward one-foot glide, either foot Two-foot spin - minimum three revolutions Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left Basic 4 1:00 +/-10 Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions max. Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop, right or left Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Basic 5 1:00 +/-10 Basic one-foot spin, free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions max. Side toe hop, either direction Hockey stop Basic 6 Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left 1:00 +/-10 Bunny Hop max. Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Lunge, right or left T-stop, right or left Basic 7 Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right 1:00 +/-10 Ballet Jump, either direction max. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot Basic 8 Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left 1:00 +/-10 Waltz jump (from a standstill) max. Mazurka, either direction Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin, free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position - minimum three revolutions 16

17 U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Competitions EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. To be skated on ½ ice. No music is allowed. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 or less. Level Time Skating rules/standards Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive Free Skate 1 1:15 max. Backward outside three-turns, right and left One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers - minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Forward outside or inside spiral, right or left Free Skate 2 1:15 max. Waltz three's, right or left, 2-3 sets Beginning back spin, entry optional minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, Waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Free Skate 3 1:15 max. Backward inside three-turns, right and left Back spin - minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:15 max. Sit spin - minimum three revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/loop jump combination Camel spin - minimum three revolutions Free Skate 5 1:15 max. Forward upright spin to back upright spin - minimum three revolutions each foot Loop/loop jump combination Flip jump Five step Mohawk sequence - one set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Free Skate 6 1:15 max. Curriculum Free Skate 6) Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Split jump or stag jump Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Lutz jump 17

18 U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Competitions EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Program Event Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time 1:30+/-10 sec. Level Time Skating rules/standards Advanced forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive Free Skate 1 1:30+/-10 sec. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers - minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Forward outside spiral, right or left Free Skate 2 1:30+/-10 Beginning back spin, entry optional - minimum two revolutions sec. Waltz jump, side toe hop, Waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Free Skate 3 1:30+/-10 Back spin - minimum three revolutions sec. Salchow jump Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Free Skate 4 1:30+/-10 Sit spin - minimum three revolutions sec. Loop jump Waltz jump-loop jump combination Camel spin - minimum three revolutions Free Skate 5 1:30+/-10 Forward upright spin to back upright spin - minimum three revolutions each foot sec. Loop-loop jump combination Flip jump Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Free Skate 6 1:30+/-10 Split jump or stag jump sec. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Lutz jump 17

19 COMPETITION APPLICATION (Deadline March 6, 2015) COMPLETE ONLY AS REFERENCE. ALL REGISTRATIONS will be ACCEPTED through EntryEeze. Please visit for Registration Link and Competition Information. Name: Last: First: Ml: Address: City: State: Zip: Age: Birthday: Sex: (M/F)Phone: USFSA# Home Club Highest Tests Passed: Free Moves Dance Pairs ISI# Home Rink/Club Highest Tests Passed: Coaches Name: Phone: Compulsory Moves Short Technical Pairs Short Short Dance No Test Open Juvenile Intermediate IJS Junior Pre-Preliminary Juvenile Novice IJS Senior Preliminary Intermediate IJS Junior IJS Partner: Pre-Juvenile Novice IJS Senior IJS Free Dance Juvenile Junior IJS Partner: Pre- Juvenile 0pen Juvenile Senior IJS Pairs Free Juvenile Adult Pre-Bronze Intermediate Adult Bronze Pre-Juvenile Novice Adult Silver Well Balanced Free Skate Juvenile IJS Junior Adult Gold Intermediate IJS Senior Spins Pre-Preliminary Novice IJS Adult Pre- Gold No Test Preliminary Junior IJS Adult Gold Pre-Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Senior IJS Preliminary Open Juvenile Adult Gold Showcase Pre-Juvenile Juvenile IJS Adult Silver Juvenile Intermediate IJS Adult Bronze No Test/Beginner Open Juvenile Novice IJS Pre-Preliminary Intermediate Junior IJS Solo Dance Events Preliminary Novice Senior IJS Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Junior Adult Pre-Bronze Pre-Bronze Juvenile/Open Juvenile Senior Adult Bronze Bronze Intermediate/Open Inter Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Silver Pre-Silver Novice/Junior/Senior Adult Bronze Adult Gold Silver Adult Adult Silver Pre-Gold Adult Gold Jumps Competitive Test Track Pattern Couple Dance Introductory Levels No Test Pre-Juvenile Pre-Preliminary Juvenile Beginner Preliminary Pre Preliminary Intermediate High Beginner Pre-Juvenile Preliminary Novice No Test Juvenile Pre Juvenile Open Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Intermediate Partner: Novice Novice Adult Solo Dance Junior Junior Preliminary Senior Senior Pre-Bronze Adult Pre- Bronze Bronze Adult Bronze Pre- Silver Adult Silver Silver Adult Gold Pre- Gold 17

20 COMPETITION APPLICATION (Deadline March 6, 2015) COMPLETE ONLY AS REFERENCE. ALL REGISTRATIONS will be ACCEPTED through EntryEeze. Please visit for Registration Link and Competition Information. Name: Last: First: Ml: Address: City: State: Zip: Age: Birthday: Sex: (M/F)Phone: USFSA# Home Club Highest Tests Passed: Free Moves Dance Pairs ISI# Home Rink/Club Highest Tests Passed: Coaches Name: Phone: Basic Elements Basic Free Skate 1-6 Program Snowplow Sam Free Skate 1 Basic 1 Free Skate 2 Basic 2 Free Skate 3 Basic 3 Free Skate 4 Basic 4 Free Skate 5 Basic 5 Free Skate 6 Basic 6 Basic 7 Basic 8 Basic Program Event Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 Basic 7 Basic 8 Basic Free Skate 1-6 Compulsories Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 17

21 South Florida Challenge March 27-29, 2015 Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment In the event I am unavailable, I hereby give permission for any emergency medical diagnosis, treatment or procedure for: (Print Skater s Name) Emergency medical information (allergies, preexisting conditions, medications, etc.): Name of Physician Phone Name of Insurance Co. Policy Number Group Number Name of Insured Signature (REQUIRED) Date Relationship to Skater Phone Certification by Athlete and Parent/Guardian ATHLETE: I agree to conduct myself both on and off the ice, in a manner that will reflect favorably 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. ATHLETE PARENT/GUARDIAN ICR : The USFSA and the club or organizers undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by skaters or officials. 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 or 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, the USFSA, the club holding the competition, and against its Officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition. Athlete s Signature (REQUIRED) Date Parent/Guardian s Signature Date (Required if athlete is under 18 yrs old) Certification of Competitor by Home Club Official I hereby approve the entry of the skater named on this application and certify that he/she is eligible to compete in accordance with the rules of the USFSA, and that the entrant is a member in good standing of the Home Club. Signed (REQUIRED) Title Date Home Club Name 17