First Annual USFS Michigan Basic Skills Series Hosted by the following: March 17, 2007 July 14, 2007 April 1, 2007 August 18, 2007

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First Annual USFS Michigan Basic Skills Series Hosted by the following: Lansing Basic Skills Competition March 17, 2007 Suburban Ice East Lansing 6544 Aurelius Road Lansing, Michigan 48911 Contact: Gina DeWitt 517-393-2636 philandginadewitt@sbcglobal.net Deadline for Entries: February 3, 2007 Arctic Basic Skills Competition April 1, 2007 Arctic Edge Ice Arena 46615 Michigan Avenue Canton, Michigan 48188 Contact: Theresa McKendry 734-487-7777 Tmck316@yahoo.com Deadline for Entries: February 16, 2007 Mountain Town Classic Mt. Pleasant Basic Skills Competition April 21, 2007 The I.C.E. Arena 5165 East Remus Road Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Contact: Ginni Phillips 989-773-6188 gphillips@delfield.com Deadline for Entries: March 20, 2007 Skating Club of Novi Basic Skills Competition July 14, 2007 Novi Ice Arena 42400 Arena Drive Novi, Michigan 48375 Contact: Suzy Malloure 248-661-1640 Malkidsx4@aol.com Deadline for Entries: June 2, 2007 Southwest Michigan Basic Skills Competition August 18, 2007 Wings Stadium 3600 Vanrick Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 Contact: Kelli Forden 269-372-2168 jkforden@att.net Deadline for Entries: July 15, 2007 Midland Basic Skills Competition November 3, 2007 Midland Civic Arena 405 Fast Ice Drive Midland, Michigan 48642 Contact: Ann Ward 989-773-6188 Abward6@yahoo.com Deadline for Entries: October 1, 2007 Farmington Hills Basic Skills Competition June 16, 2007 Farmington Hills Ice Arena 35500 Eight Mile Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 Contact: Nora Helwig 248-442-1446 nhelwig@sbcglobal.net Deadline for Entries: May 15, 2007

MISSION STATEMENT To give Michigan skaters a chance to develop their USFS Basic Skills in a fun, competitive environment. During the competition season skaters will have the chance to compete at eight (8) different clubs and arenas and earn points for a final standing. Awards will be presented to skaters with the highest point totals who compete in at least 4 out of the 8 scheduled competitions. These awards will take place on the ice - at the Midland Competition - November 3, 2007. Series Point System The Freeskating events and the Compulsory/Elements events in each of the 8 Series Competitions will be eligible for accumulating points. The system for scoring points for the final award will be as follows: Each event will have a maximum of 6 skaters: 1 st place 6 points 2 nd place 5 points 3 rd place 4 points 4 th place 3 points 5 th place 2 points 6 th place 1 point *If an event has less than 6 skaters, the points will be adjusted (i.e., for a group of 3 skaters, first place would receive 3 points, 2 nd place 2 points, and 3 rd place 1 point). All skaters who participate in the Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-8 Elements and Basic Programs with Music as well as Compulsory Programs Freeskate 1-6 No Music and Freeskate Programs 1-6 with music in at least 3 of the 8 competitions in the series will be eligible to win an award with an overall placement. Skaters will receive additional points for moving up to the next level during the course of the Series. Please note: Spins, Dance, Pairs, and Showcase Events will not be counted in the final standings. Adult events and beginner, Pre-Pre & Preliminary events will also be excluded for this year.

Hosted by FARMINGTON HILLS FIGURE SKATING CLUB 35500 W. 8 Mile Farmington Hills MI 48335 The Basic Skills Competition, Summer Swizzle, sponsored by Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club, 35500 W. 8 Mile, Farmington Hills MI 48335 will be held at The Farmington Hills Ice Arena, located at 35500 W. 8 Mile, Farmington Hills MI 48335 on June 16, 2007. ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) 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 closing date of entries. All SNOWPLOW SAM and BASIC SKILLS SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 must skate at highest level passed and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. Skaters in other events may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition and may have passed prepreliminary moves in the field. For events that are Beyond the Basics (beginner, pre-preliminary and preliminary) the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook # 1032 applies (Basic Skills Competitions may include events for skaters who have passed no higher than the preliminary moves in the field, preliminary free skate, preliminary dance or adult bronze free skate tests without applying for a U.S. Figure Skating sanction. However, an approval number is required from the appointed Basic Skills representatives, Basic Skills Committee chair, or U.S. Figure Skating director of skating programs). Please note: If a skater competes at a nonqualifying competition in a Beginner or No Test category, then that skater must compete at the equivalent or higher level in a Basic Skills approved competition. ENTRIES AND FEES -All entries must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2007. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the organizers. Entry fees are per person, U.S. dollars. The first event is $40.00 (entry fees determined by organizing group) and each additional event is $20.00. NO refunds after closing date unless event is canceled by FHFSC. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY and returned with fee check made payable to Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club (FHFSC). There will be a $20.00 fee for returned checks.

AWARDS Everyone will receive an award. All events will be final rounds. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third places. ALL other places will receive ribbons. ALL awards will be made at appropriate times throughout the competition. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Will be posted on the official bulletin board, as well as SK8stuff.com, no later than June 10, 2007. Information regarding groups and skating times will be mailed out prior to the beginning of competition, either via USPS or electronic mail. PRACTICE ICE - Practice Ice will be available in 20 minute increments at $7 per session. A Practice Ice registration form will be sent to the skaters with their competition event schedule approximately two weeks prior to the competition. Advanced registration is recommended. Drop-in will be available if space permits. A maximum of 20 skaters will be allowed on the ice during any one session, except for Basic Skills skater sessions. No music will be played. No refunds will be given for missed practice sessions. MUSIC - The music for all free skating programs and showcase must be provided on cassette tapes/cds by the skater. Tapes/CDs should be clearly marked with the name of the skater, event entered and length of music (not skating time). Competition music is to be turned in at the time of registration. Time duration is always ± 10 seconds. VIDEO TAPING AND PHOTOGRAPHS - This will be available and can be arranged for at the rink. You may furnish you own tape or purchase same. Photographs will be taken of individual children and award pictures will also be taken. OFFICIALS: Chief Referee Don Korte; Chief Accountant Maureen Dalton INFORMATION: If you have questions, contact Nora Helwig at email: nhelwig@sbcglobal.net EVENTS OFFERED:

ELEMENTS EVENT -BASIC SKILLS CURRICULUM To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music All elements must be skated in the order listed Each skater performs one element at a time. Each skater will perform the next element only when directed by a judge or referee. Skaters are allowed one retry per element. If skaters want to retry, she/he should raise their hand immediately. If the skater attempts a retry, only the retry will count for that element. Skaters should dress warmly as they will be standing on the ice while the others are skating Time 1:00 or less Snowplow Sam - TOTS: 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3-in a row 3. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide 2. Forward two foot swizzles - 6-8 in a row 3. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide - either foot 2. Two foot turn in place - forward to backward 3. Backward two foot swizzles - 6-8 in a row 4. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line -across width of ice 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 6-8 consecutive 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 - min of three revolutions 4. Side Toe hop -either direction 5. Hockey stop Basic 6: 1. Forward inside 3-turn - R & L 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward arabesque spiral on a straight line R or L 4. Lunge - R or L 5. T-stop - R or L Basic 7: 1. Forward inside open mohawk - R to L and L to R 2. Ballet Jump either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position - clockwise and counter clockwise 4. Forward inside pivot Basic 8: 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside 3 turns R and L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka - either direction 4. Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise (2 forward crossovers into FI mohawk, step behind, step into 1 back crossover and step to a forward inside edge) 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, optional free foot position Basic 4 1. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 2. Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. Forward outside 3-turn - R and L 4. Backward stroking 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L

COMPULSORY PROGRAMS FREE SKATE 1-6 - NO MUSIC The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels (where applicable) The skating order of the required elements is optional To be skated on ½ ice - no music permitted In program form, using a limited number of connecting steps Time: 1:00 or less Deductions will be made if elements from a higher level are performed Free skate level 1 Compulsory 1. Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive 2. Basic forward outside edges and forward inside consecutive edges - 2-4 outside and 2-4 inside 3. Scratch spin from backward crossovers 4. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5. Half flip jump Free skate level 2 Compulsory 1. Forward outside spiral - R or L. and a forward inside spiral - R or L 2. Waltz Three's - R or L 3. Beginning back spin - entry optional 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump series 5. Toe loop jump Free skate level 3 Compulsory 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Advanced forward outside swing rolls 4-6 consecutive 3. Back spin 4. Salchow jump 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop Free skate level 4 Compulsory 1. Spiral sequence, FI Spiral, FI Mohawk, BO spiral, clockwise or counter clockwise 2. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-r or L 3. Sit spin 4. Loop jump 5. Waltz jump/loop jump Free skate level 5 Compulsory 1. Spiral sequence, FO spiral, forward outside 3 turn, one backward crossover, backward inside spiral 2. Camel spin 3. Forward upright spin to back upright spin 4. Loop/loop jump 5. Flip jump Free skate level 6 Compulsory 1. Five step mohawk sequence - 1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6) 2. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total 3. Split jump or stag jump 4. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow combination 5. Lutz jump

MUSIC PROGRAM EVENTS Basic Programs with Music The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Vocal music is allowed. May use elements from a previous level. Deductions will be made for each element from a higher level that are skated. Time is 1:00+/- 10 sec., to be skated on full ice. Snowplow Sam - TOTS: 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3-in a row 3. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide 2. Forward two foot swizzles - 6-8 in a row 3. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide - either foot 2. Two foot turn in place - forward to backward 3. Backward two foot swizzles - 6-8 in a row 4. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line -across width of ice 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 6-8 consecutive 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 - min of three revolutions 4. Side Toe hop -either direction 5. Hockey stop Basic 6: 1. Forward inside 3-turn - R & L 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward arabesque spiral on a straight line R or L 4. Lunge - R or L 5. T-stop - R or L Basic 7: 1. Forward inside open Mohawk - R to L and L to R 2. Ballet Jump either direction 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position - clockwise and counter clockwise 4. Forward inside pivot Basic 8: 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside 3 turns R and L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka - either direction 4. Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise (2 forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step behind, step into 1 back crossover and step to a forward inside edge) 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin, optional free foot position Basic 4 1. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 2. Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions 3. Forward outside 3-turn - R and L 4. Backward stroking 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L

Free Skate Programs 1-6 with Music The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Vocal music is not allowed. May use elements from a previous level. Deductions will be made for each element from a higher level that are skated. Time 1:30+/-10sec Free skate 1 Free skate 4 1. Advanced forward stroking. 4-6 strokes 1. Spiral sequence:fi spiral, FI mohawk, BO spiral R or L 2. Forward outside or inside consecutive 2. Forward power 3 s, 2-3 consecutive R or L edges, 2-4 3. Sit spin 3. Scratch spin from back crossovers 4. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump from back crossovers 5. Waltz jump/loop jump 5. Half flip jump Free skate 2 Free skate 5 1. Forward outside spiral R or L 2. Waltz three s R or L 3. Beginning back spin 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump 5. Toe loop Free skate 3 Free skate 6 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Advanced forward outside swing rolls 4-6 3. Back spin 4. Salchow 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop 1. Spiral sequence: FO spiral, FO 3-turn, 1 back crossover Backward inside spiral, R or L 2. Camel spin 3. Forward upright spin to back upright spin 4. Loop/loop combination jump 5. Flip jump 1. 5 step mohawk sequence, 1 set alternating patterns 2. Camel/sit spin combination, min of 4 revolutions total 3. Split or stag jump 4. Waltz jump/1/2 loop /Salchow combination 5. Lutz jump

ELEMENTS TEST LEVEL CHART Level Passed Competition Level OFFICIAL TESTS ALLOWED Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam only NONE Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam only NONE Snowplow Sam 3 Snowplow Sam only NONE Basic 1 Basic 1 ONLY NONE Basic 2 Basic 2 ONLY NONE Basic 3 Basic 3 ONLY NONE Basic 4 Basic 4 ONLY NONE Basic 5 Basic 5 ONLY NONE Basic 6 Basic 6 ONLY NONE Basic 7 Basic 7 ONLY NONE Basic 8 Basic 8 ONLY NONE Free skate 1 Free skate 1 or 2 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 2 Free skate 2 or 3 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 3 Free skate 3 or 4 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 4 Free skate 4 or 5 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 5 Free skate 5 or 6 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 6 Free skate 6 or Beginner** NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY PROGRAMS WITH MUSIC TEST LEVEL CHART Level Passed Competition Level OFFICIAL TESTS ALLOWED Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam only NONE Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam only NONE Snowplow Sam 3 Snowplow Sam only NONE Basic 1 Basic 1 NONE Basic 2 Basic 2 NONE Basic 3 Basic 3 NONE Basic 4 Basic 4 NONE Basic 5 Basic 5 NONE Basic 6 Basic 6 NONE Basic 7 Basic 7 NONE Basic 8 Basic 8 NONE Free skate 1 Free skate 1 or 2 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 2 Free skate 2 or 3 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 3 Free skate 3 or 4 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 4 Free skate 4 or 5 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 5 Free skate 5 or 6 NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY Free skate 6 Free skate 6 or Beginner** NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary MIF ONLY ** If a skater competes up into beginner category (if offered) they may not go back to compete in the free skate categories For events that are "Beyond the Basics" (Beginner, Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary) the

U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook # 1032 applies. BEYOND THE BASICS TEST LEVEL CHART Level Passed NONE Pre-Preliminary Compulsory Programs Competition Level Beginner or Pre-Preliminary NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary NOT BOTH HIGHEST OFFICIAL TESTS ALLOWED Pre-Preliminary MIF Pre-Preliminary FS/Preliminary MIF Preliminary Preliminary Preliminary FS/Preliminary MIF Programs with Music Level Passed Competition Level HIGHEST OFFICIAL TESTS ALLOWED NONE Beginner or Pre-Preliminary NOT BOTH Pre-preliminary MIF Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary NOT BOTH Pre-Preliminary FS/Preliminary MIF Preliminary Preliminary Preliminary FS/Preliminary MIF ** If a skater competes in a beginner category or higher they may not go back to compete in the Basic Skills free skate categories If a skater has passed the pre-juvenile moves in the field or higher, they may not compete in an approved Basic Skills competition. BEYOND THE BASICS EVENTS ADDITIONAL COMPULSORY AND FREESKATING EVENTS COMPULSORY EVENTS: Beginner (No Test) Compulsory Program- May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. Time: 1:00 max 1. Waltz jump 2. Salchow jump 3. Half flip or half lutz jump 4. Upright scratch spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Forward spiral Pre-preliminary Compulsory Program- Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test. Time: 1:00 max 1. Flip jump

2. Combination jump consisting of any two single jumps (No Axel) 3. Split jump 4. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Forward outside spiral Preliminary Compulsory Program- Must have passed no higher than U.S Figure Skating preliminary free skate test. Time: 1:15 max 1. Single jump of choice (Axel permitted) 2. Combination jump consisting of any two single jumps (may not repeat single jump selected above) 3. Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions) 4. Combination spin (no change of foot) 5. Footwork sequence straight line or diagonal FREESKATE EVENTS: Limited Beginner Free skate Program- May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. Time: 1:30 +/- A well-balanced program consisting of half jumps only, Salchow and toe loops, combinations consisting of these jumps only, upright forward one and two foot spins, one step sequence and/or spiral sequence. No flying spins or combination spins are permitted. Beginner (No Test) Free Skate Program- May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests. (Refer to the Rulebook #3721) Time: 1:30 +/- A well-balanced program consisting of single jumps (no Axel or doubles permitted), at least one jump combination or series, a minimum of two spins of a different nature and one step or spiral sequence. Pre-preliminary Free Skate Program A and B - Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test: Time: 1:30 +/- Pre-preliminary Free Skate A: A well-balanced program consisting of all single revolution jumps (no Axels or double jumps permitted), single combination jumps, single jump sequences. A minimum of two spins of a different nature. One step sequence or spiral sequence. Pre-preliminary Free Skate B: A well-balanced program consisting of all single revolution jumps (Axel permitted), single combination jumps, single jump sequences, no double jumps permitted. A minimum of two spins of a different nature. (Refer to the rulebook #3711) Preliminary Free Skate Program- Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test. (Refer to U.S. Figure Skating rulebook #3701). Time: 1:30 +/- A well-balanced program, may include all single jumps, Axels and two different double jumps which may be repeated as individual jumps, jump sequences or jump combinations. A minimum of two spins of a different nature. One step sequence or spiral sequence.

ADULT EVENTS: Adult Pre-Bronze Compulsory Moves Time: 1:00 max 1. Waltz jump 2. Salchow jump 3. Half flip or half lutz jump 4. Upright scratch spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Forward spiral Adult Pre-Bronze Freeskate - Must have passed no higher than the Adult Pre-Bronze Freeskating Test. Time: 1:40 max. Refer to Rulebook #3806 for requirements. Adult Bronze Compulsory Moves Time: 1:00 max 1. Flip jump 2. Combination jump consisting of any two single jumps (No Axel) 3. Split jump 4. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions) 5. Forward outside spiral Adult Bronze Freeskate - Must have passed no higher than the Adult Bronze Freeskating Test. Time: 1:40 max. Refer to Rulebook #3801 for requirements. SPINS EVENTS: (No Music) Time: 1:30 minutes or less. Spins must be skated exactly as stated, but may be skated in any order. Connecting moves may be included, such as short sequences of footwork and are for the sole purpose of maneuvering between spins and will be not be judged. Boys and girls may be grouped together. See required elements below. To be skated on ½ ice surface. Pre-Preliminary Spins 1. One Foot spin (minimum 3 revolutions) 2. Sit Spin (minimum 3 revolutions) 3. Back Spin (minimum 3 revolutions) 4. Footwork sequence of any pattern Preliminary Spins 1. Sit Spin (minimum 4 revolutions) 2. One Foot Spin (minimum 4 revolutions) 3. Upright Backspin (minimum 4 revolutions) 4. Footwork sequence of any pattern 5. Spiral, Bauer, or spread eagle (limit one)

SUMMER SWIZZLE 2007 Hosted by FARMINGTON HILLS FIGURE SKATING CLUB BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION ENTRIES DUE MAY 15, 2007 Name Age Sex Last First Address City State Zip E-mail Address Area Code/Phone # Birth date U.S. Figure Skating number Highest Freeskate Passed Highest Moves Passed Arena Affiliation Instructor s name Please check the event(s) you are entering: Elements Freeskate Compulsories Snowplow Sam Basic 5 Freeskate 1 Freeskate 4 Basic 1 Basic 6 Freeskate 2 Freeskate 5 Basic 2 Basic 7 Freeskate 3 Freeskate 6 Basic 3 Basic 8 Basic 4 Basic Program Freeskate Program Snowplow Sam Basic 5 Freeskate 1 Freeskate 4 Basic 1 Basic 6 Freeskate 2 Freeskate 5 Basic 2 Basic 7 Freeskate 3 Freeskate 6 Basic 3 Basic 8 Basic 4 Compulsory Freeskate Beginner Limited Beginner Pre Preliminary Beginner Preliminary Pre Preliminary A Pre Preliminary B Preliminary Adult Events Spin Events Pre-Bronze Compulsory Pre Preliminary Pre-Bronze Freeskate Preliminary Bronze Compulsory Bronze Freeskate

ENTRY FEE IS $40.00 PER EVENT, $20 PER EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT First Event $ 40.00 Additional Event $ Additional Event $ Total: $ The completed entry form, with fees, must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2007. Make check or money order payable to Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club (FHFSC) and mail to: A. Messineo, 37218 Fairfax Dr. Livonia MI 48152. For additional information call Nora Helwig at (248) 442-1446, or email nhelwig@sbcglobal.net. ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE UNLESS AN EVENT IS CANCELED. Certification of Competitor: The Competitor is eligible to enter the events checked. It is agreed that the competitor and family holds the Farmington Hills Ice Arena and FHFSC harmless from any and all liability either during practice or the competition, and from any and all liability for damages to or loss of property. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Competitor Signature Date Instructor Signature Date Program Director/Club Officer Date