Euclid Blade & Edge FSC c/o Cindy Barker

EUCLID CELEBRATE SKATING BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23, 2005 Hosted and Sponsored by the Euclid Blade & Edge FSC Sanctioned by US Figure Skating Information and applications regarding this competition can be found on the web at: http://www.bladeandedge.citymax.com Application deadline: December 10, 2004 Mail applications to: Euclid Blade & Edge FSC c/o Cindy Barker

EUCLID CELEBRATE SKATING COMPETITION HOSTED AND SPONSORED BY THE EUCLID BLADE & EDGE FSC SANCTIONED BY THE USFSA Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23, 2005 C.E. Orr Arena, 22550 Milton Avenue, Euclid, OH 44123 Information and application can be found on the Web at http://www.bladeandedge.citymax.com PLEASE READ APPLICATION CLOSELY PURPOSE: ENTRIES: ELIGIBILITY: ENTRY FEES: The Euclid "CELEBRATE SKATING" Competition is held in an effort to stimulate interest in the basic skills of ice-skating and to provide a competitive experience for as many skaters as possible. We encourage your participation. If there are less than two (2) entries in any event, the Euclid Blade & Edge FSC shall decide whether or not to conduct the event. In case of a large number of entries in any event, skaters will be divided into groups according to age. There will be separate events for boys & girls in the Beginner, Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary compulsory and free skating events, as long as there are 2 or more entries. Skaters who are currently registered and participating in an accredited or adapted Learn-To-Skate program or skaters who are currently taking private or semi-private lessons. Skaters may skate at their free skating level or one level higher, but not both (i.e., Pre-Preliminary Free skate and Preliminary Free skate). Skaters may not compete below their test level after December 10, 2004. First place winners (excluding Adults) of any event from the previous year (2004 Euclid "Celebrate Skating" Basic Skills Competition) are not eligible to compete at that level again. He or she must advance to the next higher event category regardless of their current test level. GROUP 1 ST EVENT 2 ND EVENT BASIC SKILLS $20.00 $15.00 BEGINNER $40.00 $15.00 PRE-PRELIMINARY & PRELIMINARY $50.00 $15.00 ADULT $50.00 $15.00 PLEASE NOTE: There will be a $20.00 service charge assessed for processing a NSF check.

TEST DEADLINE: Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary skaters are to skate at their test level as of December 10, 2004. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: PRACTICE ICE: DRESS: MUSIC: REGISTRATION: ADMISSION: RINK SIZE: DIRECTIONS TO RINK: AWARDS: CLUB TROPHY: An event schedule will be mailed to each competitor if a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE is enclosed with the application. A competition schedule, including event numbers and event times will be provided to each rink and club for posting about two weeks prior to the event. Practice ice will be available on Friday, January 21, 2005. A practice ice form is enclosed. If you wish a copy of your practice ice schedule, please include a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE with practice ice form. Ladies are required to wear leotard, skating skirt and tights, or a skating dress with tights; no pants or jeans are permitted. Men are required to wear a dress shirt and dark pants; no jeans are permitted. Competitors skating in events with music shall deliver their music at the time of registration. Skaters must have a back-up tape of their music. High quality C-10 or C-12 tapes are preferred; however, a length up to C-60 will be accepted. CD s are acceptable. Music tapes & CD s should be reclaimed at the Registration Desk following the event. On the day of the competition all skaters must sign in at the Registration Desk. The Registration Desk, located in the rink lobby, will be open 1 hour before the first event. Skaters should arrive at least one hour before their event and be ready to compete 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. It is important that the skater check in with the Monitor 20 minutes prior to their event. Please keep in mind that events can run ahead of the scheduled time. At registration each competitor will receive a 'Competitor' and one (1) 'Chaperone' button. This will permit free access throughout the day of the competition. Spectators 12 years of age or older will be charged $2.00 and spectators under 12 years of age will be charged $1.00. 185' x 85'. Map is attached and available on our website: www.bladeandedge.citymax.com. All participants in Basic Skills 1-8 and Freeskate 1-6 (elements without music) will receive ribbons, with 1 st through 4 th designated, and all others receiving Honorable Mention. Basic Program A-D (programs with music) will receive medals for 1 st through 3 rd place. Ribbons will be awarded for 4 th place and all other participants will receive Honorable Mention. Participants in Beginner, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, and Adult categories will receive medals for 1 st through 3 rd place. Ribbons will be awarded for 4 th place and all others will receive Honorable Mention. A flower stand will be available at a cost of $1.50 for a single flower; $3.00 for a bouquet of 3 flowers. The Euclid Basic Skills Trophy will be awarded to the Rink (Club and LTS entries combined) earning the most points based on a 4-3-2-1 scale for 1 st through 4 th place for events with four or more skaters. A 3-2-1 scale will be used for events with 3 skaters and a 2-1 scale will be used for events with 2 skaters. The Basic Skills Trophy will be given to the Rink earning this distinction at the close of the competition. If no one is at the rink to accept the trophy, it will be presented at the next Greater Cleveland Council of Figure Skating Clubs meeting. GREG TAYLOR The Greg Taylor Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the first place male skater in the highest level basic skills event. MEMORIAL TROPHY: PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographs may be taken of the skater while performing, WITHOUT A FLASH ONLY. The flash distracts the skater. A photographer will be on hand to take photos of the skaters at the time of award presentation. When skater is receiving his/her award, NO still photographs can be taken of the skater while on the podium. This distracts the photographer

HOTELS: HOST HOTEL: Radisson Hotel Eastlake 35000 Curtis Blvd. (Route 2 & Route 91) Eastlake, Ohio 44095 440-953-8000 OTHER AREA HOTELS: Reservations must be made by January 7, 2005 for competition rate ($69.00 single or double). Rooms will be released after that date. Holiday Inn Northeast 28600 Ridgehills Drive (I-90 and Bishop Road) Wickliffe, OH 44092 440-585-0600 Four Points Hotel - Sheraton Hampton Inn Wickliffe 28500 Euclid Avenue 28611 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, OH 44092 Wickliffe, OH 44092 440-585-2750 440-944-4030 Fairfield Inn Willoughby Ramada Inn Cleveland Inn 35110 Maple Grove Road 6051 SOM Center Road Willoughby, OH 44094 Willoughby, OH 44094 440-975-9922 440-944-4300 DIRECT INQUIRIES: Cindy Barker Michele Opalich 2196 Delaware Dr. 625 Timberline Trail Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Mayfield Village, OH 44143 216-791-4004 440-449-5878 cbarker56@yahoo.com shag625@aol.com Mail SIGNED APPLICATION and check to: Must Be Postmarked by: December 10, 2004 Euclid Blade & Edge FSC c/o Cindy Barker 2196 Delaware Drive Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106 CHECK LIST Entry Form (with ALL required signatures) Check made payable to the Euclid Blade & Edge FSC or EB&E FSC Self addressed stamped envelope Medical Release form (with ALL required signatures)

BASIC 1-8 WITH NO MUSIC. Skate required elements in order listed. To be skated on 1/2 of ice surface, one (1) element at a time. No music, No program. BASIC 1 1) Forward two-foot glide 2) Forward two-foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 3) Forward snowplow stop 4) Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row BASIC 3 1) Forward stroking showing correct use of blade 2) Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise - 6-8 in a row 3) Moving forward to backward two-foot turn either direction 4) Backward one-foot glide either foot 5) Two-foot spin BASIC 5 1) Backward outside edge on a circle - clockwise or counterclockwise 2) Backward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3) One foot spin minimum 3 revolutions 4) Hockey stop 5) Side Toe hop either direction BASIC 7 1) Forward inside open Mohawk - right to left and left to right 2) Ballet jump either direction 3) Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge landing position, clockwise and counterclockwise 4) Forward inside pivot BASIC 2 1) Forward one foot glide - either foot 2) Backward two-foot swizzles - 6-8 in a row 3) Two-foot turn in place forward to backward 4) Moving snowplow stop 5) Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a line across width of ice BASIC 4 1) Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2) Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3) Forward outside 3-turn, right and left foot 4) Backward stroking 5) Backward snowplow stop - right or left foot BASIC 6 1) Forward inside 3-turn - right and left foot 2) T-stop - right or left foot 3) Bunny hop 4) Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line - right or left foot 5) Lunge right or left foot BASIC 8 1) Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns right and left 2) Waltz jump 3) Mazurka - either direction 4) Combination move clockwise or counterclockwise (from Basic 8 curriculum 5) Beginning one-foot upright spin, optional free foot position FREESKATE 1-6 WITH NO MUSIC. To be skated on one-half of ice surface. Time: 1 minute or less Program with no music. (Skated as a compulsory program) FREESKATE 1 1) Advanced forward stroking 4-6 consecutive strokes 2) Basic forward outside & forward inside consecutive edges - 2-4 each 3) Scratch spin from back crossovers Minimum of 3 4) Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5) Half flip jump FREESKATE 2 1) Forward outside and forward inside spiral right or left foot 2) Waltz threes right or left 3) Beginning back spin entry optional 4) Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump series 5) Toe loop jump FREESKATE 3 FREESKATE 4

BASIC PROGRAMS A-D BASIC SKILLS LEVELS 1-8 PROGRAMS WITH MUSIC Program is to be skated on 1/2 surface of the ice, with music Time: One (1) minute +/- 10 sec. Skating order of the required elements is optional, minimum number of connecting steps allowed Elements are not restricted as to number of times element is executed, length of edges, or the number of revolutions in a spin, unless otherwise stated You must have passed the basic skill level noted for your free skate level You may use elements from a previous level although deductions will be made if elements from a higher level are skated BASIC PROGRAM A BASIC LEVELS 1 AND 2 (MUST HAVE PASSED EITHER BASIC 1 OR 2) 1) Glide forward and dip 3) Forward two-foot swizzles 2) Moving snowplow stop 4) Continuous backward skating (wiggles or swizzles) BASIC PROGRAM B BASIC LEVELS 3 AND 4 (MUST HAVE PASSED EITHER BASIC 3 OR 4) 1) Two-foot spin (up to 3 revolutions) 3) Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2) Backward one-foot glide R or L foot 4) Forward crossovers min. of 5 consecutive, clockwise or counterclockwise BASIC PROGRAM C BASIC LEVELS 5 AND 6 (MUST HAVE PASSED EITHER BASIC 5 OR 6) 1) One-foot spin (up to 3 revolutions) 3) Backward crossovers minimum of 5 consecutive, clockwise or counterclockwise 2) Bunny hop 4) Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line right or left foot BASIC PROGRAM D BASIC LEVELS 7 AND 8 (MUST HAVE PASSED EITHER BASIC 7 OR 8) 1) Waltz jump 3) Beginning one foot spin, optional free foot (minimum of 3 revolutions) 2) Mazurka or ballet jump 4) Combination move (Basic 8 curriculum either direction: 2 forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, cross behind, step into 1 back crossover and step into a FI edge.) Beginner Compulsory Moves: (Must not have passed any US Figure Skating tests higher than Basic Skills badge levels.) To be performed in any order, one (1) minute or less on one-half of the ice surface. 1) Waltz jump 3) Salchow jump 5) Upright scratch spin (minimum of 3 revolutions) 2) Half flip or half lutz jump 4) Forward Spiral

Pre-Preliminary Compulsory Moves: (Must have passed no higher than US Figure Skating Pre-preliminary Freeskate test) To be performed in any order in one (1) minute or less on one-half of the ice surface. 1) Flip jump 4) Sit spin (minimum of 3 revolutions) 2) Split jump 5) Combination jump consisting of any two single jumps (No axel) 3) Forward outside spiral Pre-Preliminary Freeskate A: (Must have passed no higher than US Figure Skating Pre-preliminary Freeskate test) 1) Skate a one minute and thirty second (1:30) program to instrumental music 2) No axel or double jumps Pre-Preliminary Freeskate B: (Must have passed no higher than US Figure Skating Pre-preliminary Freeskate test) 1) Skate a one minute and thirty second (1:30) program to instrumental music 2) Axel but No doubles, No flying spins. (Refer to Rule #3711) Preliminary Compulsory Moves: (Must have passed no higher than US Figure Skating Preliminary Freeskate test) To be performed in any order in one minute and fifteen seconds (1:15) or less on one-half of the ice surface: 1) Single jump of choice (Axel permitted) 4) Combination spin (no change of foot) 2) Camel spin (minimum of 3 revolutions) 5) Footwork sequence straight line or diagonal 3) Combination jump consisting of any two single jumps (may not repeat single jump selected above) Preliminary Freeskate: (Must have passed no higher than US Figure Skating Preliminary Freeskate test) 1) Skate a one minute and thirty second (1:30) minute program to instrumental music 2) Axel and up to two (2) different doubles which may be repeated as individual jumps, jump sequence or jump combos. Minimum of two (2) different spins (min. 3 revs). One (1) step or spiral sequence. (Refer to Rule #3701) Adult Learn to Skate - (25 years of age or older) Isolated elements: 1) Forward outside edge, right and left, on a circle (not consecutive) 3) Forward crossovers, both directions on a circle 2) Forward inside edge, right and left, on a circle (not consecutive) 4) Forward outside 3-turn, either foot Adult Compulsory - (25 years of age or older) To be performed in any order in one (1) minute or less on one-half the ice 1) Backward spiral 3) One foot spin 2) Half lutz jump 4.) Salchow jump Group A Must not have passed any Adult freeskate test Group B Must have passed no higher than Adult Pre-Bronze freeskate test Group C Must have passed no higher than Adult Bronze freeskate test Adult Freeskate (25 years of age or older) - With or without music: 1) Skate (not to exceed) a one minute and forty second (1:40) program with or without music 2) No axel or any other multi-revolution jump. (Refer to Rule #3801)

COMPETITOR S NAME (Print) STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE EUCLID CELEBRATE SKATING COMPETITION Saturday and Sunday, January 22-23, 2005 C.E. Orr Arena, 22550 Milton Avenue, Euclid, OH 44123 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday, December 10, 2004 PHONE NUMBER: ( ) EMAIL: DATE OF BIRTH: AGE: MALE FEMALE USFSA # HOME CLUB RINK (Learn-to-Skate): HIGHEST TEST PAST: Basic Skills: Moves-in-the-Field: Freeskate: PLEASE CHECK THE BOX OF THE EVENT YOU WISH TO SKATE?THIS BOX EVENT Entry fee: $20.00; 2 nd event: $15.00?THIS BOX EVENT Entry Fee: $50.00 for first event; $15.00 for any additional event(s) BASIC 1 ADULT LEARN-TO-SKATE BASIC 2 ADULT COMPULSORY BASIC 3 GROUP A (1:40 min. program No Test) BASIC 4 GROUP B (1:40 min. program Pre-Bronze) BASIC 5 GROUP C (1:40 min. program Bronze) BASIC 6 BASIC 7 ADULT FREESKATE BASIC 8 GROUP A (1:40 min. program No Test) FREESKATE 1 GROUP B (1:40 min. program Pre-Bronze) FREESKATE 2 GROUP C (1:40 min. program Bronze) FREESKATE 3 FREESKATE 4 PRE-PRELIMINARY COMPULSORY FREESKATE 5 PRE-PRELIMINARY FREESKATE A (without axel) FREESKATE 6 PRE-PRELIMINARY FREESKATE B (with axel, no doubles, no flying spins) BASIC PROGRAM A (Music) PRE-PRELIMINARY SPINS BASIC PROGRAM B (Music) BASIC PROGRAM C (Music) PRELIMINARY COMPULSORY BASIC PROGRAM D (Music) PRELIMINARY FREESKATE (Axel and up to two (2) doubles) PRELIMINARY SPINS Entry Fee: $40.00 for first event; $15.00 for any additional event(s) BEGINNER COMPULSORY BEGINNER FREESKATE A (1 min.) BEGINNER FREESKATE B (1:30 min.) CERTIFICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY: I hereby approve the entry of this competitor and certify that he/she is registering for the event which is commensurate to his/her level of achievement and is in good standing at our club or rink.

ACCIDENTS: I understand separately and jointly that the USFSA, the Euclid Blade and Edge FSC, Inc., the organizer of this competition, the City of Euclid Recreation Department, the City of Euclid, their appointees, and employees undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the competitor. As a condition of, and in consideration of the skater s 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 by which they have against any officials, the USFSA, the club holding the competition, and its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such conditions. SKATER S SIGNATURE DATE: PARENT/GUARDIAN S SIGNATURE (if skater is under 18) DATE: AUTHORIZATIONOF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT: In the event I am unavailable, I hereby give permission for any emergency medical treatment for (please print full and complete legal names of skater) to the direction of the Chairpersons of this competition. I understand that these Chairpersons have no formal medical background but will seek care and treatment as they would their own child. I, the undersigned will assume and take sole responsibility for all financial obligations arising out of the treatment of the above named skater. I, the undersigned, will hold harmless from any claim rising out of any aid afforded to the above named skater, be the claim of type, quality, or timelessness of the aid provided by: the USFSA, the organizers Euclid Blade & Edge FSC, Inc., the Euclid C.E. Orr Arena, City of Euclid Recreation Department, the City of Euclid, and their appointees or employees. I further indemnify all aforementioned parties from any claims any other parties of standing might have with regards to aid provided to the above named skater. SKATER S SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN S SIGNATURE (if skater is under 18) SKATER S PHYSICIAN S NAME DATE: DATE: PHONE NO. EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION (allergies, pre-existing conditions, allergic reactions to medications): NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NO. NAME OF INSURED TO BE ACCEPTED, APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT CORRECTLY, SIGNED, AND MAILED WITH REGISTRATION FEE AND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2004. RETURN ENTRY FORMS TO: Euclid Blade & Edge FSC c/o Cindy Barker 2196 Delaware Drive Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

Euclid Blade & Edge Figure Skating Club Clifford E. Orr Ice Arena, home of the Euclid Blade & Edge Figure Skating Club 22330 Milton Avenue Euclid, Ohio 44123 Arena phone: 216-289-8649. Take I - 90 to the Babbitt Rd. exit, turn north. The fourth traffic light north of I - 90 is Milton Dr. (C.E. Orr Ice Arena.)

EUCLID CELEBRATE SKATING COMPETITION PRACTICE ICE: $8.00 per session Contact person: Lyle Mattson: 216-486-3580 Practice ice sessions will be on Friday, January 21, 2005. Additional time may be added if we receive more requests than we can accommodate on a session. It is important that you give us your telephone number so we may contact you in the event of changes. Each practice ice session is 30 minutes. Each skater is limited to 2 practice sessions for freeskate programs. No practice ice is scheduled for compulsory events, however, you may skate a compulsory program during the freeskate sessions. Practice ice will be assigned by groups where possible. Each session will be limited to no more than 20 skaters per session. Music: freeskate programs will only be played once per session and may be limited in playing time in order to accommodate all skaters on that session. Cost per session is $8.00. Practice ice will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is limited to 2 sessions per skater. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish to receive confirmation of your practice ice time. Skaters wishing practice ice are encouraged to register ahead of time using the form below: Practice Ice Times 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Retain for your information) 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== ========== PRACTICE ICE PRE-REGISTRATION Please indicate the desired practice session(s) below. If possible, indicate alternate sessions by writing ALT in the space provided. Level of skater: 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Total number of practice sessions requested x $8.00 = $ Make check (no cash) payable to Euclid Blade & Edge FSC or EB&E FSC.

2005 EUCLID "CELEBRATE SKATING" BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION JANUARY 22-23, 2005 C.E. Orr Arena Euclid, Ohio RULES FOR VIDEOTAPING AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY The privilege extended to you to attend this event is conditioned upon your observance of the rules that follow. Your failure to follow these rules will result in revocation of the privilege and you will be asked to leave the arena. In order to assure the safety of the skaters, protect the privacy of the skaters, and prevent improper commercial use of images of skaters: 1) All individuals using video or camera equipment must complete and submit to the management of this event, a registration form (below). 2) Such individuals must produce photo identification at the time of registration (driver s license). 3) Upon submission of the registration form, you consent to being photographed or videotaped by the management of this event, for purposes of identification. 4) Photographs may be taken of the skater while performing, BUT WITHOUT A FLASH. The flash distracts the skater on the ice. 5) When skater is receiving his/her award, we are requesting that NO still photographs be taken of the skater while on the podium. This distracts the photographer from doing his job. It is the discretion of the photographer to allow you to photograph your skater on the podium after he has finished taking the award photo. 6) Still photographs may be taken in the lobby. If photographs are being taken out by the rink area, NO FLASH IS ALLOWED. Any person who improperly uses an image of a skater for commercial or other use will be liable to the skater for applicable damages. ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== ========== VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE RETURN WITH APPLICATION NAME:

2005 EUCLID CELEBRATE SKATING BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION Hosted by the Euclid Blade and Edge Figure Skating Club C.E. Orr Arena, Euclid, Ohio January 22-23, 2005 Program Advertisement Form DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2005 Name: Date: Business Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Ad type: RATE Single line parent ad to wish your skater luck $ 8.00 Two line parent ad for those who have more to say $ 10.00 1/8 page (business card, 2 1/2" x 2") $ 25.00 1/4 page (horizontal, 5" x 2") $ 40.00 1/4 page (vertical, 2 1/2" x 4") $ 40.00 1/2" page (5" x 4") $ 80.00 Full page (5" x 8") $150.00 Inside back cover (5" x 8") $175.00 Back cover (5" x 8") $200.00 TOTAL $ Advertisement taken by: Please attach ad copy, artwork, or sketch. Ad copy may also be sent digitally to cbarker56@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to the Euclid Blade & Edge FSC of EB&E FSC and return it with this form to: Cindy Barker 2196 Delaware Drive Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 ========== =========== =========== ============ ========= ========= Retain for your records The Euclid Blade & Edge Figure Skating Club would like to thank you for your advertisement in the