COMPÉTITION INVITATION SHAWVILLE February 21-22 2015 SHAWVILLE WINTER INVITATIONAL Sanction : IR-14-119 Région : Outaouais Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 1
Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 No de sanction : IR-14-119 February 21 and 22, 2015 The Shawville Figure Skating Club is pleased to announce the Shawville Winter Invitational 2015. This competition is open to eligible skaters who are members in good standing of Skate Canada and whose home clubs are located in one of the following regions. 1) Outaouais 2) Eastern Ontario Section (Regions 4, 5, 6) Competion Committee : President la compétition : Registration : Représentant technique : Spécialiste de données en chef : Leanne Smart # Telephone : 819-647-6014 E-mail : leannesmart@hotmail.com Christina Hodgins # Telephone : 819-647-2149 E-mail : ahodgins@295.ca Ginette Rousseau André Voyer Sanctioned By : PATINAGE QUÉBEC N O DE SANCTION : IR-14-119 Cette annonce est disponible en français et en anglais, la version officielle étant le français. L'interprétation de cette annonce est à la seule discrétion du représentant technique et toutes les décisions sont finales This announcement is available in both French and English, the official version being French. Interpretation of this announcement is at the sole discretion of the Technical Representative and all decisions are final. Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 2
GENERAL INFORMATION Arena location : This competition will be located at: Aréna Shawville 215 rue Lang Shawville, Québec J0X 2Y0 Téléphone : 819-647-3801 Rink Dimensions The rink dimensions are : 85 x 185 Responsibilities Skate Canada, Québec Figure Skating Federation, the regional association and Shawville Figure Skating Club take no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skaters. As a condition of, and in consideration of their entries therein, all competitors and their parents, or guardians, shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to the competitors person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with the conduct and management of the competition. The participants will release any and all claims, which they may have against the officials, Skate Canada, the Quebec Section, Shawville Figure Skating Club, the volunteers and their officers and their entries shall be accepted on these conditions. Conduct of Competitors 1) Competitors are bound to obey implicitly the instructions of the officials in charge of the competition. 2) A competitor who, directly or indirectly, expresses himself in an improper manner regarding the officials or their decisions or regarding the marking of the judges may be suspended and/or excluded from further competition. Restrictions The committee reserves the right to limit the number of participants in each category. The decision of the committee is final. Registrations Each skater must sign and return the completed registration form indicating the category(ies) in which he/she wishes to participate. Teams must complete the appropriate form. The registration including the completed application and payment in full must be received no later than December 22, 2014 at the following address: Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 3
Shawville Winter Invitational C.P. 326 Shawville, Québec J0X 2Y0 Entries filed after the closing date specified in the announcement may be accepted only at the discretion of the committee in charge. Registration Fees 42 $ par event 37 $ each additional event 55 $ per team The cheques must be made payable to Shawville Winter Invitational and dated at the latest January 12, 2015 Any cheque dated after January 12, 2015 will not be accepted. There will be no refunds after the deadline unless the event is cancelled or registration withdrawn before deadline date. A $25 fee will be applied on all NSF cheques. Deadline for testing The deadline for testing is the same as the deadline for registration. Calculation of results CPC For Canskate, the results are calculated seperatley, because skaters don t compete against each other for a ranking. Awards are given based on the level of performance obtained. (Participation, Bronze, Silver or Gold). Music Each skater must provide two (2) CDs at registration. Registration All skaters must register upon their arrival at the arena a minimum of one hour before the beginning of their scheduled event. At that time they will hand in to the person-in-charge: two (2) CDs, clearly identified with their name, category, priority (1 or 2) and the length of their program. The Committee will be responsible for the music until the end of the competition. Certified coaches, who are members of Skate Canada, must register; presenting their photo ID cards (no exceptions). Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 4
Admission Adult : 5 $ Weekend Pass : 8 $ Free : less than 12 years old. A skater and one chaperone will receive free entry. Certified coaches will receive free entry on presentation of their photo identity card. Prizes Medals shall be presented to the top three places in each event in accordance with the rules. In the case of only two entries, each entry will be awarded a medal. For the Patinage Plus skaters, they receive a ribbon as per their level attained. STAR For categories STAR 1-3, they will receive a ribbon on a standard of performance reached. For category 4 STAR medals will be awarded to three (3) first on the standard of performance reached. Trophy A trophy will be given to the club with the highest points as per the criteria of the organization committee. Competition Schedule A tentative schedule will be sent to coaches and clubs after the deadline date for registration. Formation of groups If the number of participants allows more than one group, the split will be done by age. Restaurants There will be meal facilities at the Shawville Arena during the competition. Motels Shawville Village Inn Motel Bryson 921 Route 148 380 Route 148 Shawville, Québec Bryson, Québec 819-647-6464 819-648-2161 IMPORTANT : When making your reservation, please mention it is for the Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 5
Table of Contents ANNEXE 2- STAR SKATING- INDIVIDUAL... 7 ANNEXE 2-STAR-DANCE... 10 ANNEXE 3-INTERPRETIVE... 11 ANNEXE 4-CANSKATE-ÉTOILE... 12 ANNEXE 5-CANSKATE... 13 ANNEXE 6-TEAM EVENTS- STAR... 15 Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 6
ANNEXE 2- STAR SKATING- INDIVIDUAL ADMISSION For all categories, skaters must be eligible under the Skate Canada rules of section 5000. The skaters must not register in a STAR category after being registered in «Championnats A ou B de Section» and/or «Sous-Section» of current year for the same discipline. Skaters registered in Championnats B de section may not participated in the Finale régionale de patinage STAR / Michel-Proulx in the same discipline for the current year. Current Year: 1 July 2014 au 30 June 2015 Skaters have the right to register in a higher category. Skaters have the right to register in two categories in the same discipline (e.g.preliminary and Junior Bronze in singles). Skaters enrolled in Jeux du Québec régionaux may not register in a STAR category for the same discipline. TECHNICAL INFORMATION For STAR 1 to 5 As listed in the 2014-15 Skate Canada STAR 1 to 5 Technical Package. For Senior Bronze to Gold-As listed in the 2014-15 Skate Canada STARSkate Competition Technical Package. Equivalency: Juvenile: Pré-Novice: Novice, Junior or Senior: Junior Silver Senior Silver Gold GOLD Test: May have passed the Gold Free Skate test. Women A free program, length 3 minutes 30 seconds (+/- 10 seconds) Men A free program, length of 4 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) SENIOR SILVER Test: May have passed the Senior Silver Free Skate Test, but no higher complete Free Skate Test. Women / Men A free program, length of 3 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) JUNIOR SILVER Test: May have passed the Junior Silver Free Skate Test, but no higher complete Free Skate Test. Women / Men A free program, a length of 3 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) SENIOR BRONZE Test: May have passed the Senior Bronze Free Skate Test, but no higher complete Free Skate Test. Women / Men A free program, a length of 2 minutes 30 seconds (+/- 10 seconds) Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 7
STAR 1 Competitors must not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze free style test (the competition is for skaters who do not have more than three single jumps). The elements are evaluated according to standards (merit, bronze, silver or gold). It is possible to group competitors by age. Women Men STAR 2 Competitors must not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze free style test(designed for skaters who do not have more than five different single jumps) The individual elements, skating skills, performance / execution (focus on holding the line and shape) and the components are assessed according to standards (merit, bronze, silver and gold). It is possible to group competitors by age. Ladies - A program with a duration of 1 minute (+ / 10 seconds); vocal music is not permitted Men - A program with a duration of 1 minute (+ / 10 seconds); vocal music is not permitted Ladies - A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( + / 10 seconds) ; vocal music is not permitted Men - A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds (+ / 10 seconds); vocal music is not permitted STAR 3 Competitors must not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Style test. (Designed for skaters who have not yet mastered double jumps and train for the Junior Bronze Free Skate test.) Vocal music is not permitted. The individual elements, skating skills, performance / execution and interpretation are evaluated according to standards (merit, bronze, silver and gold). It is possible to group competitors by age. Ladies - A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Men - A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Ladies - A program for 2 minutes ( +/- 10 seconds) Men - A program of 2 minutes ( +/- 10 seconds) STAR 4 Competitors must not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skate test. (Designed for skaters who have not yet mastered double jumps and train for the Junior Bronze Free Skate test ) Vocal music is not permitted. The individual elements, skating skills, performance / execution and interpretation are evaluated according to standards (merit, bronze, silver and gold). Ladies who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds (10 seconds +/-) Men - who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds (10 seconds +/-) Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 8
Ladies - who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Men - who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Ladies - who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Men who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Ladies - who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition Men - who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition Women - 13 and over as of July 1 preceding the competition. A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Men - 13 years and over as of July 1 preceding the competition. A program with a duration of 1 minute 30 seconds ( 10 seconds +/- ) Women - 13 and over as of July 1 preceding the competition. Men - 13 years and over as of July 1 preceding the competition. STAR 5 Competitors must not have passed any part of the Junior Silver Free Skate test. (Designed for skaters who have passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test and train with double jumps, but are not yet ready to move to Pre- Juvenile or pass the Senior Bronze Test.) Vocal music is not permitted. The 5 STAR competitions are scored according to the CPC and skaters are graded. Four components are noted: skating skills, transitions, performance / execution and interpretation. Spins shall not be designated at a higher level than B. Ladies Who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Men - Who have not reached 10 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Ladies - Who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Men - Who have not reached 13 years as of July 1 preceding the competition. Ladies 13 year and over July 1 preceding the competition. Men - 13 years and over as of July 1 preceding the competition. Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 9
ANNEXE 2-STAR-DANCE Mixed couple Partners of same sex (One skater executes steps of male, one skater executes steps of female) GOLD Test: At least on partner must have completed the Gold dance test, but none must have completed the «Diamant» dance test Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) SENIOR SILVER Test: At least one partner must have completed the Senior Silver dance test, but none must have completed the Gold dance test. Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) JUNIOR SILVER Test: At least one partner must have completed the Junior Silver dance test, but none must have completed the Senior Silver dance test. Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) SENIOR BRONZE Test: At least one partner must have completed the Senior Bronze dance test, but none must have completed the Junior Silver dance test. Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) JUNIOR BRONZE Test: At least one partner must have completed the Junior Bronze dance test, but none must have completed the Senior Bronze dance test. Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) PRELIMINARY Test: At least one partner must have completed the Preliminary dance test, but none must have completed the Junior Bronze dance test. Two given dances as per the technical package for preparation of STAR competitions (SKATE CANADA) Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 10
ANNEXE 3-Interpretive ADMISSION For all categories, skaters must be eligible under the Skate Canada rules in Section 5000. Skaters have the right to register in a higher category than their qualifications. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Refer to the Skate Canada Technical Manual Section C-Interpretive Test for further information. INTERPRETIVE-SINGLES Men GOLD Test: Passed the Gold Interpretive Test. Maximum time of 3 minutes for program Women SILVER Test: Passed the Silver Interpretive Test, but no Test at a higher level. Maximum time of 3 minutes for program BRONZE Test: Passed the Bronze Interpretive Test, but no Test at a higher level. Maximum time of 3 minutes for program INTRODUCTORY Test: Passed the Introductory Interpretive Test, but no Test at a higher level. Maximum time of 2 minutes for program PRE-INTRODUCTORY Test: No Interpretive Test passed. Maximum time of 2 minutes for program INITIATION Test: No Interpretive Test passed. Maximum time of 2 minutes for program Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 11
ANNEXE 4-CANSKATE-Étoile ADMISSION For all categories, skaters must eligible under the Skate Canada rules in Section 5000. The skaters can be registered in Patinage Plus or Patinage STAR as per Skate Canada, but no test or no part of a STAR test can have been passed.(danse, skills or free style). The skaters have private or semi-private lessons with a professional coach. TECHNICAL INFORMATION This competition is a circuit and the skaters execute their performance to music provided. Music is available on Patinage Quebec site or contact leannesmart@hotmail.com. The preparation kit for competitions must be consulted to see the required circuits, the standards and the required music. No element can be added to the circuit. INDIVIDUAL SKATER ÉTOILE 5 Étape: Has passed étape 5, but not higher Age: Must be younger than 9 years old on July 1, 2014 Circuit: Women and Men: 1 minute 15 seconds Required Elements See circuit in Annexe A of the technical package. (Document included in e-mail-french Only) Elements 1) Backward spin on 1 foot (choice of entry) 2) Backward crosscuts on a circle (at least 6 crosscuts) 3) Backward spiral (foot of choice) 4) Rotating power jump (Waltz jump) 5) Backward 360 degree jump on 2 feet 6) Forward slalom 2 foot to 1 foot ÉTOILE 4 Étape: Has not passed more than etape 4. Age: Must be younger than 9 years old on July 1, 2014 Circuit: Women and Men: 1 minute 15 seconds Required Elements : See Annexe B of the technical package for circuit. (Document included in e-mail-french Only) Elements: 1) 1 foot upright spin (entry of choice) 2) Forward crosscuts on a circle (at least 6 crosscuts) 3) Forward spiral (both feet) 4) Power jump (bunny hop) 5) Two foot jumps (forward to backward and backward to forward 6) Backward 2 foot slalom Helmet is obligatory for Etoile 4». Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 12
ANNEXE 5-CANSKATE ADMISSIONS For all categories, skaters must eligible under the Skate Canada rules in Section 5000 Skaters must be registered in Canskate with Skate Canada. Skaters must only be skating on Canskate ice. Helmets are obligatory for Etape 4. TECHNICAL INFORMATION This competition is a circuit and the skaters execute their performance to music provided. Music is available on Patinage Quebec site or contact leannesmart@hotmail.com. The preparation kit for competitions must be consulted to see the required circuits, the standards and the required music. No element can be added to the circuit. INIVIDUAL- No Age Limit ETAPE 5 Étape: Must be in level 5, but not higher. Circuit: Woment and Men: 1 minute 15 seconds Elements See circuit in Annexe A of the technical package. (Document included in e-mail, French Only) 1) Backward spin on 1 foot (choice of entry) 2) Backward crosscuts on a circle (at least 6 crosscuts) 3) Backward spiral (foot of choice) 4) Rotating power jump (Waltz jump) 5) Backward 360 degree jump on 2 feet 6) Forward slalom 2 foot to 1 foot ETAPE 4 Étape: Must be in level 4, but not higher Circuit: Women and Men: 1 minute 15 seconds Elements See circuit in Annexe B of the technical package. (Document included in e-mail, French Only) 1) 1 foot upright spin (entry of choice) 2) Forward crosscuts on a circle (at least 6 crosscuts) 3) Forward spiral (both feet) 4) Power jump (bunny hop) 5) Two foot jumps (forward to backward and backward to forward 6) Backward 2 foot slalom Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 13
Team Event The teams must have a minimum 3 skaters, maximum 6 skaters; The skater are allowed to do a maximum of two elements; The skaters are permitted to register for a category above their qualification; The elements are skated in the order announced.; Teams can be composed from same club or different clubs; The preparation kit for competitions (Patinage Quebec) must be consulted to see the standards. ÉQUIPE - ETAPE 5 Étape : Avoir réussi l étape 5, mais pas plus. Éléments : 1) Croisées arrière sur un cercle (direction au choix) 2) Arabesque arrière (pied au choix) 3) Saut de valse 4) Slalom avant 2 pieds à 1 pied (pied au choix, au moins 5 courbes) 5) Saut de 360 arrière avec vitesse 6) Pirouette arrière sur 1 pied (entrée au choix) ÉQUIPE - ETAPE 4 Étape : Avoir réussi l étape 4, mais pas plus. Éléments : 1) Croisées avant sur un cercle (direction au choix) 2) Arabesque avant (pied au choix) 3) Saut puissant avant 4) Pirouette debout sur 1 pied (entrée au choix) 5) Sauts sur 2 pieds d avant à arrière et d arrière à avant 6) Slalom arrière sur 2 pieds (au moins 5 courbes) Une musique de fond est permise durant les épreuves d équipe Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 14
ANNEXE 6-Team Events- STAR ADMISSION. For all categories, skaters must be eligible under the Skate Canada rules in section 5000. Skaters have the right to register in a higher category than their qualification. A team must consist of at least three skaters at most five. Each skater will be allowed to do a maximum of tow elements. Any substitution of skaters must be approved by the technical representative of the competition. Teams can be formed by skaters from different clubs. The elements will be skated in the order announced. Each element will be executed twice, but the best will be counted. For STAR 2-3, skaters will receive an evaluation, merit, gold, silver or bronze. They will also receive a sheet eith their detailed performance evaluation. For STAR 4, the organizing committee may give ribbons or medals for the top 3 positions. The other participants will receive a schedule of assessment results and their rankings TECHNICAL INFORMATION Age : No Age limit for these categories TEAM SENIOR SILVER / GOLD Test : Passed the Senior Silver or Gold free style test. 1. Double lutz 2. Combination spin, minimum of 2 different positions, minimum 3 rotations on each foot and a change of foot 3. Foot sequence: A foot sequence that covers the length of the ice (pattern of choice) 4. Jump combination: A jump combination consisting of 2 double jumps 5. Double loop TEAM JUNIOR SILVER Test : Passed the Junior Silver free style test, but no test at a higher level. 1. Double lutz 2. Combination spin, minimum of 2 different positions, minimum 3 rotations on each foot and a change of foot 3. Foot sequence: A foot sequence that covers the length of the ice (pattern of choice) 4. Jump combination: A jump combination consisting of 2 double jumps 5. Double loop TEAM SENIOR BRONZE Test : Passed the Senior Bronze free style test, but no test at a higher level. 1. Combination of two jumps including an axel and a double toe loop 2. Double Salchow 3. Combination spin, minimum of 2 rotations in each position, minimum of 3 rotations on each foot, 2 different positions and a change of foot. 4. Double toe loop 5. Flying camel (min 4 rotations) Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 15
TEAM STAR 5 Test: Passed the Preliminary free style test, but not passed the complete test of senior bronze free style. 1. Axel 2. Flying camel spin (minimum 3 rotations) 3. Lutz 4. Combination spin minimum 2 positions (with changing foot) min 2 rotations in each position and minimum of 3 rotations on each foot 5. Combination axel and toe loop TEAM STAR 3-4 Test: Must not have passed the complete Junior Bronze free style. Elements will be evaluated as per criteria, gold, silver, bronze. 1. Flip 2. Lutz 3. Loop-Loop combination 4. Sit spin (minimum 3 rotations) 5. Combination spin minimum 2 positions (without changing foot) min 2 rotations in each position TEAM STAR 2 Test: Must not have passed the completed the test Preliminary free style. Elements will be evaluated as per criteria, gold, silver, bronze. 1. Salchow 2. Loop 3. Combination of two jumps including a waltz jump 4. Spin on one foot (minimum 3 rotations) 5. Forward spiral Compétition Invitation Shawville 2015 / Shawville Winter Invitational 2015 Version Nov.11, 2014 16