Autumn Skate 2016 Sanctioned by Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 through Sunday Nov. 20, 2016 LOCATION : RINK : The Skating Club of Wilmington 1301 Carruthers Lane Wilmington, DE 19803 (302) 656-5005 Website: www.skatewilm.com Single-surface facility, 85' by 197' with plastic dasher. Located on Carruthers Lane off East Park Drive near the intersection of I-95 and Route 202 (Concord Pike). Snack bar on premises will be open throughout the competition. DIRECTIONS : Please check the club website www.skatewilm.com for up-to-date directions. CHAIR: Luci Betzler CHIEF REFEREE : Diana Wisner DEADLINE : ADMISSION : RULES : The entry deadline is October 24, 2016, by 11:59 PM. Secure Online Registration and credit card payment at www.skatewilm.com. No admission fee will be charged for spectators. Autumn Skate 2016 will be conducted according to the 2016-2017 US Figure Skating rulebook. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all events. ELIGIBILITY : 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. Singles and Pairs events: Skaters may enter any event for which they qualify or one level higher, but not both levels in the same event. Skaters are not allowed to skate down one level. Skaters may enter either a standard track free skating event or competitive test track, but not both. A skater deciding to skate up a level in one event is not required to skate up a level in all events. Couples and Solo Dance: Skaters may enter any event for which they qualify and also one level higher. Learn to Skate: This competition will follow the most current rules of eligibility as published in the Compete USA Competition Manual. Please refer to the following link for more specific information. http://www.usfigureskating.org/content/compete%20usa%20manual.pdf SCHEDULE: A tentative schedule will be available approximately two weeks before the competition at www.skatewilm.com. Please check for schedule changes prior to traveling to the competition. PRACTICE ICE: Practice Ice sign-up sheets will be posted at www.skatewilm.com after the competition schedule is posted. ENTRIES: Secure Online Registration and credit card payment will be available at www.skatewilm.com. All applications must be processed though the online registration system Entryeeze. Online entry must be completed by midnight on October 23, 2016. No Paper Entries will be accepted.
ENTRY FEES: Singles, Solo Dance, Short and Free Dance: First Event $105; each additional event $60 Pairs: First Event $105 per couple; each additional event $60 per couple Couples Dance: All have been structured as one-dance events. First pattern dance for each team $60; each additional dance $30. If same skater has two different partners, must be considered entered as separate teams. Coaches are considered partners. Learn to Skate Events: First Learn to Skate event - $45, additional Learn to Skate event $30. Learn to Skate Team : event) $45 per team (minimum 3 skaters and each skater must be entered in another basic skills REFUNDS: Refunds, minus the online processing fee, are available if withdrawal is prior to midnight on October 24, 2016. On or after October 24, 2016 refunds will only be made in accordance with USFS Rule #3040. NO REFUNDS will be granted after the Entry Deadline for any reason, including medical withdrawals, unless no competition exists or the event is cancelled by the Chief Referee. The online processing fee is not refundable for any reason. LATE ENTRIES: At the discretion of the Committee late entries may be accepted, subject to a fee of $20 for Learn to Skate, all other events will be charged $40. REGISTRATION: A registration desk will open approximately one hour before the first event of each day. All competitors should register to receive their complimentary gift. When ready to skate, competitors need to check in 20 minutes with the ice monitor before each of their event. Competitors who have not checked in with the ice monitor before their event warm-up begins shall be considered withdrawn. MUSIC: Competition music must be submitted electronically via the on-line registration system Entryeeze at www.skatewilm.com by 11/04/16 After you have paid for your events, the on line system will prompt you to upload your music for each event that requires music. If your music is not available at that time, you can logout of your account and return later to upload your music by going to the competition tab and then selecting my music. Your music must meet the following criteria. If you have questions about what format you have, please contact your coach and obtain a new version of your music that meets the criteria listed below. Music Criteria : 1) File Format: MP3 (the online system will automatically check this). 2) Bit Rate: 192 kbps or higher (this will be checked by the music chairperson and they may request you upload a corrected copy). 3) Sample Rate: 44,100 khz (this will be checked by the music chairperson and they may request you upload a corrected file). Leaders and Trailers: While we prefer there be NO leaders or trailers (the silence or dead space before and or after the actual start and end of the program music), we are requesting a MAXIMUM of no more than two (2) seconds if one is needed. Excessive leaders and trailers may disrupt the playing of the music during competition. Competitors must also bring a copy of their competition music on CD as a backup AT RINKSIDE in case of technical difficulties. Each backup CD must contain only one track. Due to compatibility and reliability issues, no music may be submitted on re-recordable CD-RW discs. AWARDS: Awards Ceremonies will take place upstairs in the Mitchell Lounge. The award schedule will be posted at the entrance to the Mitchell Lounge. Medals will be awarded to First, Second, Third, and Fourth place winners in every event (exception: all Learn to Skate skaters receive a medal). The following trophies will also be awarded. Winners names will be engraved on the perpetual trophies displayed at the Skating Club of Wilmington and keepsakes will be awarded for the skater to take home.
Event trophies : * The Florence Sewing Trophy for Juvenile Girls Free Skating * The Edmund LeFevre Trophy for Juvenile Boys Free Skating * The Dorothy Baker Trophy for Open Juvenile Girls Free skating * The Hinterleiter Trophy for Pre-Juvenile Girls Free Skating * The Baumeister Trophy for Pre-Juvenile Boys Free Skating * The Renault Trophy for Intermediate/Novice Spins * The Janet Loper Trophy for Intermediate/Novice Dramatic/Light Entertainment VIDEO/PHOTO : Except for the official video photographers, only handheld battery operated cameras will be permitted. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. The titled service will be offered throughout the entire competition. The vendor will be located in the rink for convenience to view photos and ordering of their services. COACHES: LIABILITY: LODGING: SAFESPORT: CONTACTS : 1) All coaches must comply with U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Registration. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. The registration desk will have a list of coaches who are cleared for credentials at the competition. Coaches who are NOT on the list will need to show proof of membership in both U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA, a coaches Registration card, proof of Category A or B (C for Learn to Skate) compliance in CER, and a photo ID at check in. 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. Only credentialed coaches will be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. Coaching at U.S. figure Skating events without proper registration is an ethics violation which is reportable to U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA. 2) It is each coach s responsibility to verify and approve each of their skaters events and level on a timely basis. Please make sure the email on file with Entryeeze is correct. 3) For Learn to Skate ONLY coaches Any person, 18 and older, instructing a U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registers as a Learn to Skate instructor member. U. S. Figure Skating, Skating Club of Wilmington undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the 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 and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials, the USFSA, The Skating Club of Wilmington and against its Officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition. (See Rule 1600). Please check our website www.skatewilm.com for hotel information. Please note, to ensure that you receive the competition rate please let them know that you are with the Skating Club of Wilmington Autumn Skate competition. We follow all SafeSport policies and guidelines of USFS and the USOC. Any questions may be e-mailed to Luci Betzler at rlbetzler@comcast.net
COMPOSITION OF 6.0 EVENTS Singles Free Skating The following Levels will be offered: Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restriction http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59254 In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Singles skating. Click on the Well Balanced Program requirements link. Please note the No Test FS is being offered as part of Introductory Free Skating Program Adult Free Skating - The following events will be offered: Adult Pre-Bronze, Adult Bronze, Adult Silver, Adult Gold, Masters Intermediate-Novice and Masters Junior-Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://usfsa.org/shell?id=59264. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Adult Singles skating. Click on the Adult Singles Elements link. Singles Short Program The following Levels will be offered: Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59254. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Singles skating. Introductory Free Skating Programs - The following Levels will be offered: Beginner, High Beginner and No-Test. Please refer to the requirements and restrictions outlined below http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59254. Competitive Test Track The following levels will be offered: Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59254. Click on the Test Track link. Pair Free Skate The following Levels will be offered: Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59259. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Singles skating. Pair Short Program The following Levels will be offered: Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59259. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Singles skating. Compulsory Moves Age and Test requirements are the same as free skating levels. The categories to be competed will include Beginner, High Beginner, No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior Categories. The Beginner through the Juvenile and Open Juvenile categories will be skated on ½ ice. All other categories will be skated on full ice. Please refer to the following link for specific event requirements & restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59255. Adult Compulsory Moves - The following events will be offered: Adult Beginner, Adult Pre-Bronze, Adult Bronze, Adult Silver, Adult Gold, Masters Intermediate-Novice and Masters Junior-Senior. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://usfsa.org/shell?id=59264. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Adult Singles skating. Click on the Adult Singles Elements link. Spins Test and age requirements same as free skating levels. Entry based upon highest Freestyle test passed. The categories to be competed will include Beginner, High Beginner, No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior Categories. Please refer to the following link for specific event requirements & restrictions. http://usfsa.org/shell?id=59256. Click on the link for Spins Challenge. Jumps Only Test and age requirements same as free skating levels. Entry based upon highest Freestyle test passed. The categories to be competed will include Beginner, High Beginner, No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior Categories. Please refer to the following link for specific event requirements & restrictions http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59256. Click on the link for Jumps Challenge.
Adult Spin Challenge - The following events will be offered: Adult Beginner, Adult Pre-Bronze, Adult Bronze, Adult Silver, Adult Gold, Masters Intermediate-Novice. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://usfsa.org/shell?id=59264. In addition, please refer to the 2016-2017 Rulebook for General Rules related to the discipline of Adult Singles skating. Click on the Adult Singles Elements link. Light/Dramatic Entertainment (Showcase) - The Light Entertainment and Dramatic Entertainment are being combined. Please refer to the link below for specific information relating to the event categories and their requirements and restrictions. http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=59260.. SOLO DANCE (Not Part of the Solo Dance Series) Solo Pattern Dance: all skaters must either compete at their level or one level above their highest competed dance level. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances in order listed below. Number of patterns to be skated will be as stated in the 2016-2017 USFS Rulebook. Level Test Requirement tests may be standard, adult or masters; partnered or solo Dances Preliminary Must have passed at least one preliminary dance and no higher than one pre-bronze dance Pre-Bronze Must have passed at least one pre-bronze dance and no higher than one bronze dance Rhythm Blues, Dutch Waltz Swing, Cha-Cha Bronze Must have passed at least one bronze dance and no higher than one pre-silver dance Hickory Hoedown, Willow Waltz Pre-Silver Must have passed at least one pre-silver dance and no higher than one silver dance Fourteenstep, European Waltz Silver Must have passed at least one silver dance and no higher than one pre-gold dance American Waltz, Silver Tango Pre-Gold Must have passed at least one pre-gold dance test and no higher than one gold dance Paso Doble, Starlight Waltz Gold Must have passed at least one gold dance Westminster Waltz, Quickstep Adult Bronze Adult Pre-Silver Must have passed the complete standard, adult or masters solo or partnered pre-bronze dance test and no higher than one standard, adult or masters solo or partnered pre-silver dance test. Must have passed the complete standard, adult or masters solo or partnered bronze dance test and no higher than one standard, adult or masters solo or partnered silver dance test. Cha-Cha, Willow Waltz Willow Waltz, Foxtrot Adult Silver Must have passed the complete standard, adult or masters solo or partnered pre-silver dance test and no higher than one standard, adult or masters pre-gold dance test. Fourteenstep, American Waltz Adult Pre-Gold Adult Gold Must have passed the complete standard, adult or masters solo or partnered silver dance test and no higher than one standard, adult or masters solo or partnered gold dance test. Must have passed the complete standard, adult or masters solo or partnered pre-gold dance test. Tango, Blues Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz
Solo Free Dance: all skaters must either compete at their level or one level higher Level Test Requirement tests may be standard, adult or masters; partnered or solo Program Req. Duration Juvenile Passed preliminary and no higher than complete pre-silver, and/or pass Juvenile free dance See TR 64.01 1:40 +/- 10 sec Intermediate Passed bronze and no higher than pre-gold, and/or pass Intermediate free dance See TR 64.02 2:00 +/- 10 sec Novice Passed one silver, but not completed gold, and/or pass Novice free dance See TR 64.03 2:10 +/- 10 sec Junior Passed at least two pre-gold dances, but not completed gold, and/or pass Junior free dance See TR 64.04 2:30 +/- 10 sec Senior Passed gold and/or pass Senior free dance See TR 64.05 2:50 +/- 10 sec PARTNERED PATTERN DANCE Open 6.0 Partnered Pattern Dance: Teams may enter multiple events and individuals may enter different events with different partners. Skaters Choice music is optional on all partnered pattern dance events. Level Test/Age Req. Open Silver Samba No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Viennese Waltz No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Paso Doble No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Blues No restrictions coaches allowed Three patterns Open Rocker Foxtrot No restrictions coaches allowed Three patterns Open American Waltz No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Tango No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Fourteenstep No restrictions coaches allowed Three patterns Open European Waltz No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Foxtrot No restrictions coaches allowed Three patterns Open Hickory Hoedown No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Ten-Fox No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Willow Waltz No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Swing Dance No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns
Open Fiesta Tango No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Cha Cha No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Rhythm Blues No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Open Canasta Tango No restrictions coaches allowed Two patterns Learn to Skate Events EVENT : Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 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 Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. 1:00 max. March followed by a two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide, either foot Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle Backward one-foot glides, right and left Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Beginning two-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only
Basic 5 Basic 6 1:00 max. 1:00 max. Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Advanced two-foot spin, 4-6 revolutions Forward outside three-turn, right and left Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Beginning one-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions, optional free leg held position and entry T-stop, right or left
EVENT : Basic Program Event: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 6 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. 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 Snowplow 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 followed by a two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles, 2-6 in a row Forward two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row Forward one-foot glide, either foot Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise, 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle Backward one-foot glides, right and left Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Beginning two-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions Advanced two-foot spin, 4-6 revolutions Forward outside three-turn, right and left Hockey stop Forward inside three-turn, right and left Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left Beginning one-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions, optional free leg held position and entry T-stop, right or left
EVENT : Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 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 steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program. 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 1:40 max. Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 1:40 max 1:40 max 1:40 max. 1:40 max Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions Mazurka (Right and Left) Waltz jump Forward power stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers - minimum 4-6 revolutions Toe loop jump Half flip jump Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (2 sets) Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions Half Lutz Salchow jump Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, min 3 revs Loop jump Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop jump combination Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 1:40 max. 1:40 max. 1:40 max. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Sit spin - minimum three revolutions Half Loop jump Flip jump Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Camel spin - minimum three revolutions Waltz-loop jump combination Lutz jump Split jump or stag jump Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence
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EVENT : Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 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 max Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 1:15 max 1:15 max. 1:15 max. 1:15 max. Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R) Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions Mazurka (Right and Left) Waltz jump Forward power stroking, 4-6 consecutive strokes Backward outside three-turns, right and left Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers - minimum 4-6 revolutions Toe loop Half flip jump Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (2 sets) Backward inside three-turns, right and left Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions Half Lutz Salchow jump Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Waltz three-turns, clockwise and counterclockwise Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, min 3 revs Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 1:15 max. 1:15 max. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left Sit spin - minimum three revolutions Half loop jump Flip jump Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions Camel spin - minimum three revolutions Waltz jump-loop jump combination Lutz jump
Free Skate 6 1:15 max. Forward power pulls, right and left Split jump or stag jump Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Axel jump EVENT: Adult 1-6 Free Skate, Adult Pre-Bronze and Adult Bronze Compulsory Event General event parameters: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. 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. Level Time Elements Adult 1 Adult 2 Adult 3 Adult 4 Adult 5 Falling and Recovery Forward Marching Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward one-foot glides, right and left Hockey stop, both directions Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin
Adult 6 Adult Pre-Bronze 1:40 max Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin Must have passed no higher than adult pre-bronze free skate test or pre-preliminary free skate test. Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4600 for specific requirements. Adult Bronze 1:50 max Must have passed no higher than adult bronze free skate test or the preliminary free skate test. Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4590 for specific requirements.
EVENT: Adult 1-6 Free Skate, Adult Pre-Bronze and Adult Bronze Program Event General event parameters: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed 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. Level Time Elements Adult 1 Adult 2 Adult 3 Adult 4 Adult 5 Adult 6 Falling and Recovery Forward Marching Forward two-foot glide Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop two feet or one foot Forward skating across the width of the ice Forward one-foot glides Forward slalom Backward skating Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row Forward stroking using the blade properly Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward skating to a long two-foot glide Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Backward one-foot glides, right and left Hockey stop, both directions Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise Forward outside three-turn, right and left Beginning two-foot spin Forward stroking with crossover end patterns Backward stroking with crossover end patterns Forward inside three-turn, right and left T-stop Lunge Two-foot spin into one-foot spin
Adult Pre-Bronze 1:40 max Must have passed no higher than adult pre-bronze free skate test or pre-preliminary free skate test. Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4600 for specific requirements. Adult Bronze 1:50 max Must have passed no higher than adult bronze free skate test or the preliminary free skate test. Refer to the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook #4590 for specific requirements.
EVENT : Compete USA Team Compulsories Format: The designated skater from each team will perform their chosen element in sequence on full ice, with no music, and will follow this format: 1. Minimum of three skaters on a team; each skater will do at least one required element. 2. When the event is called, all skaters will take the ice for a two (2) minute STROKING ONLY warm-up. 3. This will be followed by a one (1) minute individual warm-up for the elements. 4. Teams will be directed to find a base for their team along the boards on the ice where they will stay for the remainder of the event. 5. The announcer, referee or judge-in-charge will call the first element (e.g. jump or stop) to be performed. 6. The team member performing the element will step forward and execute the skill, with the element first being performed by the skater on team one, then team two, then team three and so on 7. Once all the teams have had their skaters complete the element, the next element will be called. 8. Judging is done with one mark for each element (skater) for total team points. 9. Repeat #4-7 above as this will be done in sequence until all the elements at each level are completed. COMPETE USA LEVELS (SNOWPLOW SAM, HOCKEY, BASIC, PRE-FREE SKATE AND FREE SKATE) Level Jumps / Stops Spins / Turns / Glides Spiral or Step Sequences Snowplow Sam Basic 3, Hockey 1-4 a) Wiggles, two-foot swizzles, forward or backward, (4-8 in a row) b) Snowplow stop (one or both feet) or hockey stop (with skid) a) Curves, glide turns, or hockey turns (right and left, forward) b) March then glide on two feet or forward one-foot glide on left and right foot (one time skater s height, forward) a) Forward ½ swizzle pumps or forward c-cuts on a circle (right and left, 6-8 consecutive) Basic 4-Basic 6 a) Side-toe hop, bunny hop, ballet jump, mazurka b) Waltz jump a) Forward inside pivot or two-foot spin (min. 3 revs.) b) One-foot upright spin, optional entry & free foot position (min. 3 revs.) a) Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (from Basic 3) Learn to Skate USA Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate 1-6 levels a) Single jump (no Axel) b) Jump combination or jump sequence (no Axel allowed) a) Solo spin (scratch spin, layback, camel or sit, min. 3 revs, no flying entry) b) Combo Spin: One change of foot, change of position optional (min. 3 revs. on each foot) a) Spiral Sequence (from Free Skate 4 or Free Skate
EVENT: Basic Skills Showcase Events Format: Showcase groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Vocal music is permitted and 6.0 judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. Showcase categories may include: Dramatic entertainment: Showcase program utilizing intense emotional skating quality to depict choreographic theme. Light entertainment: Showcase program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities such as comedy, love and mime while incorporating skating skills. Duets: Theatrical/artistic performances by any competitors. Mini production ensembles): Theatrical performances by three to seven competitors. Production ensembles: Theatrical performances by eight to 30 skaters. NOTE: Skaters may enter only one each duet, mini production or production event. General event parameters: Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided singles and duet competitors within one minute and by unaided ensemble contestants within two minutes for setup and two minutes for removal. A 0.2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance. Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint for theatrical and artistic qualities. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestant s marks. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice. Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under Programs on the National Showcase page. Interpretative Events and Levels LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM LENGTH Basic 1-8 Elements only from Basic 1-8 curriculum May not have passed any higher than Basic 8 level. Time 1:00 Max Free skate 1-6/ Limited beginner/ Beginner/Adult 1-4 3 jump maximum, ½ rotation jumps only, plus the following full rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop. May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. Time: 1:30 Max No-test/ Pre-preliminary/ Adult pre-bronze 3 jump maximum. No Axels or double jumps permitted. Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary or adult pre-bronze free skate test. Time: 1:30 Max Preliminary/ Adult bronze 3 jump maximum. Axels are permitted, but no double jumps allowed. Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate or adult bronze test. Time: 1:40 Max