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ADULT SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT Sobe Ice Arena Las Vegas, Nevada Hosted by Las Vegas FSC Feb. 20 22, 2009 U.S. Figure Skating

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships 2009 Adult Qualifying Competition Season TECHNICAL ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL The 2009 U.S. Figure Skating Adult qualifying competition season consists of four events, including three qualifying events (adult sectional championships) and the 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships. All four events are sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and conducted according to the most current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook (2008-09 Edition) with changes and clarifications as posted on the U.S. Figure Skating web site and this announcement. Compliance with these rules as updated or amended is the responsibility of the participants. U.S. Figure Skating reserves the right to incorporate revisions to the International Judging System (IJS) made by the ISU. The U.S. Adult Sectional Championships and U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championship events are open only to current members of U.S. Figure Skating who meet the eligibility requirements according to U.S. Figure Skating Rule 3035, all age and test requirements pertaining to the event you are entering, and the citizen and residency requirements as stated in Rule 3065. Non-U.S. Citizens who have already received a letter of permission from the Chair of the Competitions Committee and were accepted to compete in the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying system are eligible to register. All other non-u.s. citizens seeking eligibility must meet the requirements set forth in Rule 3065 and rule 3051B. Important Notice for all Coaches (New) NEW PROCESS THIS YEAR! All coaches will have to comply with the coaches registration policy in order to instruct/coach at all qualifying competitions. Coaches must show proof of registration plus membership in both U.S. Figure Skating and PSA in order to receive a credential. A list of all coaches who have successfully registered will be available at http://www.usfigureskating.org/clubs.asp. If they have not registered, they will not be allowed a credential. No exceptions. For the 2009 competition season, the three qualifying events (sectional championships) will be held Feb. 20-22, 2009, at the following locations: Eastern Central Carolina FSC Hillsborough, NC Midwest Wyandotte FSC Wyandotte, MI Pacific Coast Las Vegas FSC Las Vegas, NV The U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships will be organized for all qualifiers in: 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships April 21-25, 2009 Grand Rapids, Michigan

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships EVENTS The U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships shall consist of the following events (See Rule 1440): A. Events which require qualification from sectionals: Championship intermediatenovice free skate, championship junior-senior free skate, championship adult gold free skate, championship adult dance, championship adult pairs. B. Events which do not require qualification from sectionals: Masters senior free skate, masters junior free skate, masters novice free skate, masters intermediate free skate, adult gold free skate, adult silver free skate, adult bronze free skate, masters pairs, adult gold pairs, adult silver pairs, adult bronze pairs, open masters dance, adult gold dance, adult pre-gold dance, adult silver dance, adult pre-silver dance, adult bronze dance, adult prebronze dance, adult centennial dance, adult solo gold dance, adult solo silver dance, adult solo bronze dance, masters artistic/dramatic Interpretive free skate, masters light entertainment/comedy interpretive free skate, adult artistic/dramatic interpretive free skate, and adult light entertainment/comedy interpretive free skate. A full description of all events and requirements can be found at: http://www.usfigureskating.org/programs.asp?id=112. The sectional championships are comprised of eight championship events (qualification to the U.S. Adult Championships) held in conjunction with a nonqualifying adult competition. These nonqualifying events vary from section to section as each local organizing committee selects events they would like to offer; they may include figures, spins, MIF, jump, interpretive duos, prebronze levels, etc. Eligibility rules and deadlines may also vary. Consult the nonqualifying announcement available from the local organizing committee for specific details on the nonqualifying event. NEW FOR 2009: Solo dance: Will be included in three categories: gold, silver and bronze. Compulsory dances selected are posted at http://www.usfigureskating.org/programs.asp?id=112. Championship masters has been divided into two categories: intermediate-novice and junior-senior. Adult championship dance, adult gold dance, adult pre-gold dance and masters open dance: Free dance has replaced original dance as the final round. Interpretive: Prop Rules/Violations 1) A prop may touch or graze the ice as long as it remains in the skater's hand and/or attached to the skater s costume/person, and is not dropped or out of the skater's control. 2) There will be a.1 deduction from the second mark for each time a prop is dropped on the ice (out of the skater's control); if the prop is not retrieved and back in the skater's control within 10 seconds, the prop will be considered intentionally set down and the skater will be disqualified. 3) Skaters who intentionally place a prop on the ice, boards or judges stand, who throw a prop into the audience or over the boards, or whose prop harms the ice will be disqualified.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships 4) Skaters who use illegal special effects (e.g., water, fire, pyrotechnics, dry ice, loud noises) or costumes (e.g., feathers, boas, excessive beading) that are deemed unsafe by the referee will be disqualified. 5) Skaters who perform illegal elements (for example: Axels and/or double jumps) will be disqualified. Eligibility and Ages: Age categories have been adjusted. Please see D below (or rule 3292) for details. Tests qualifications now include adult tests OR standard tests passed. Please see Rules 3730 through 3820 in the 2008-09 Rulebook for details Reminders of 2008 changes Skaters may enter a maximum of four events, including championship events. If qualifying for championship event(s) puts the skater over the four-event limit, he/she shall choose which event(s) he/she wishes to withdraw from without financial penalty. Interpretative free skating has been officially divided into two separate events: artistic/dramatic interpretative and light entertainment/comedy interpretative. Skaters may now enter BOTH events if they wish. They may not switch events after entering.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships REGISTRATION (OPENS NOV. 20, 2008) A. METHOD Online electronic registration (Required) Online registration is the ONLY method available for entry into the 2009 U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition season. Registration for the championships events at each sectional championships and ALL events at the U.S. Adult Championships is only available online. To enter online into the 2009 adult qualifying competition season, proceed in the following manner: Log on to www.usfsaonline.org. Input your username and password. o o Your username is your U.S. Figure Skating membership number. If you do not already have a password, go to www.usfsaonline.org first and follow the online instructions. If you are experiencing difficulty with online registration, please call the U.S. Figure Skating main number at 719.635.5200, or e-mail the U.S. Figure Skating member services department at memberservices@usfigureskating.org. Registration into the nonqualifying competition held at each sectional championships must be completed via the paper entry forms included in the nonqualifying announcement. B. DEADLINES The entry deadline for the 2009 adult sectional championships is 11:59 p.m., Jan. 2, 2009. The entry deadline for the 2009 U.S. Adult Championships is 11:59 p.m., Jan. 15, 2009. The time zone of your home club (members affiliated with a club) or your primary address (individual member) will determine the entry deadline. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS. Age requirements must be met by Jan. 2, 2009. Test requirements must also be met by Jan. 2, 2009. Provisional entries based on passing a test after the closing date of entries will not be accepted. Please refer to U.S. Figure Skating Rules 3107, 3108 and 3109 for further testing information and guidelines. Skaters may NOT test the next higher level after the close of entries. C. ELIGIBILITY This event is open for participation to all eligible competitors who are members in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating per rule 3050, E.R 1.02 and 1.06. For championship events at the U.S. Adult Championships and Adult Sectional Championships, non-u.s. citizens must meet the requirements of rule 3066. Non-U.S. Citizen Application to Compete and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Chair of the Competitions Committee no later than Jan. 1, 2009. Read Rule 3066 for complete details. Forms are available on the U.S. Figure Skating web site. Those entering non-championship (open) events at U.S. Adult Championships are not subject to Rule 3066, but fall under rule 3051B, which states that they must be legal residents of the U.S. and meet all other test, age and membership qualifications. Non-U.S. citizens entering open events need only fill in the appropriate boxes on the

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships nonqualifying entry form. Those entering non-championship events at the sectional championships need to consult their specific event announcement. These events are subject to control by the local organizing committee and all requirements will be stated within the event announcement. Skaters may not enter an adult level at a qualifying competition (adult sectionals/u.s. Adult Championships) and a standard level at a qualifying competition (regionals/sectionals/u.s. Championships) in the same kind of event, in the same competition season and vice versa. For example, a skater may not enter novice men free skate on the standard track and masters free skate on the adult track in the same season, but may enter novice men free skate on the standard track and masters pairs on the adult track. Age and test qualifications as of entry deadline date will determine event eligibility and classification for all. Tests passed after close of entries and prior to the event will disqualify skaters if test exceeds maximum requirement for the event entered in this competition. Skaters may compete in as many disciplines as qualified by test level but may compete in only one event per discipline. As an exception, a competitor who qualifies to enter a championship event in adult dance, adult pairs, adult masters free skate or adult gold free skate through their adult sectional championships may also enter an open event at the test level for which they may be qualified. D. AGE CATEGORIES Per rule 3292, there shall be age categories for all free skate and interpretive events, except championship events. For the 2009 competitive season, the age categories are as follows: Class I: Class II: Class III: Class IV: Class V: 21 years through 30 years 31 years through 40 years 41 years through 50 years 51 years through 60 years 61 years and over All age categories may be divided or combined depending on the number of entries. Masters levels (intermediate/novice/junior/senior) may also be combined but divided by age. This authority lies with the chief referee. Events with two skaters MAY be combined with the closest appropriate group and/or level if a skater withdraws from the event during the conduct of the competition. This ensures that the remaining skater has an event in which to compete. Proof of age is required for all events. Acceptable forms of documentation include birth certificate, passport or similar proof. The LOC reserves the right to require additional information. E. BYES No medical byes will be considered. There will be no byes to the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships F. FOUR OR FEWER When there are four or fewer competitors in an adult sectional qualifying event (championship intermediate-novice free skate, championship junior-senior free skate, championship adult gold free skate, championship adult pairs, championship adult dance), the skaters shall be required to compete. (If there is only one competitor or team in an event, that person/team moves directly to U.S. Adult Championship without having to perform at sectionals.) If, at the close of entries, there are fewer than four competitors registered for a qualifying event at a sectional adult championship, additional competitors from the same qualifying event in other sections shall be permitted to enter the U.S. Adult Championships in order to bring the number of competitors up to a maximum of 12 (or more if ties make it necessary). See rule 3172. G. ENTRY FEES All competitors entering the 2009 adult qualifying competition season must submit payment of the appropriate entry fee (amounts listed below) to U.S. Figure Skating. All competitors are required to pay both the entry fee into the qualifying competition season (for each event entered) and the administrative fee. All fees are nonrefundable. 2009 Adult Qualifying Competition Season Entry Fees Entry Fee Level/Discipline $120 First singles event $80 Each subsequent singles event $120 Dance event per team ($60 per individual) $120 Pairs event per team ($60 per individual) $10 Administrative fee/transaction (All transactions subject to payment of administrative fee) U.S. Adult Championships Entry Fees Those competitors advancing in the championship events from the three sectional championships will not have to submit an additional entry fee to compete in the same event at the 2009 U.S. Adult Championships. However, they are NOT considered the first singles event. Therefore, those wishing to enter another event must pay the first singles event fee. For example, if you want to enter adult gold free skate and masters interpretive free skate at U.S. Adult Championships, you would pay $120 for the first singles event and $80 for one subsequent singles event a total of $200. Once entries have closed, entry fees are only refundable if the competition is not held. There are no refunds for medical withdrawals. The chief referee reserves the right to divide or cancel an event when necessary. Your registration is not valid until all appropriate entry and administrative fees have been paid and all required forms have been completed online to U.S. Figure Skating. H. PAYMENT Online payment via credit card is the ONLY accepted form of payment. All withdrawals are considered final after a skater has entered. Once withdrawn, a skater may not re-enter, even if the withdrawal occurs prior to the entry deadline on Jan. 2, 2009.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships TECHNICAL DETAILS A. CONDUCT OF EVENTS For the 2009 season, all events and levels at adult sectionals will be judged under the 6.0 system. At the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships, the International System of Judging (IJS) will be used for the following events: all championship events, open adult gold free skating, all masters level free skating, gold pairs, pre-gold dance and higher. B. AGE AND TEST QUALIFICATIONS All age and test requirements can be found on the U.S. Figure Skating web site at http://www.usfigureskating.org/programs.asp?id=112. C. TECHNICAL ELEMENTS The well-balanced program charts for all levels and disciplines are posted on the U.S. Figure Skating web site at http://www.usfigureskating.org/programs.asp?id=112. As referenced earlier in this announcement, U.S. Figure Skating will incorporate all changes made by the ISU in regards to well-balanced programs. Please refer to this web site for continuous updates. D. PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT SHEET As part of the registration process, all competitors competing in the championship events, and those events at the gold level and higher during the 2009 adult competition season, are required to submit a planned program content sheet as part of the registration process (online submission preferred) in order to finalize your application. The PPCS is to be completed by everyone entering the 2009 U.S. Adult Championships in the aforementioned events no later than the close of entries on Jan. 15, 2009, but can be updated up to one week prior to your competition. Please go to www.usfsaonline.org and follow the instructions to complete your planned program content sheet. E. MUSIC COMPETITON MUSIC INFORMATION (Required component of online registration) U.S. Figure Skating requires all competitors to fully complete a competition music information form as part of the online registration process. The following information is required for each piece of music used in the composition of the short program/original dance and free skate/free dance: composer, orchestra, duration of music, record label/number (optional but highly recommended if obtainable). COMPACT DISCS (CDs) For all qualifying events during the 2009 season, CDs are the only acceptable forms of media. Cassettes will NOT be accepted. CDs must be clearly marked with name, event entered and the music length. Each CD must have only one track on it. In the case of short and long programs, two separate discs must be used. Any disc with more than one track will NOT be accepted. Lead-in time (time before the music begins) on CDs may not exceed two seconds. Each CD must be in a standard hard-sided "jewel case" or CD sleeve, also labeled with the skater's name and event. Jewel cases and CDs that are not properly identified will NOT be accepted. Due to compatibility and reliability reasons, music may NOT be submitted on re-recordable "CD-RW" discs.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships Competition music must be turned in at the registration desk at the time of registration. At the regional championships, competitors will not receive their credentials at registration until they turn in their music. The originals used at regional competition will be forwarded to sectionals and the U.S. Adult Championships for those advancing. All competitors must have at least one additional copy rink side at practice sessions and during the actual competition event. The LOC will accept no responsibility for damage or loss. U.S. Figure Skating will supply current dance music for compulsory dances. F. OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD The official bulletin board will contain any announcements or changes, and it is the responsibility of the competitors to check it often for official notices. Please refer to the local portion of the announcement for further information regarding the bulletin board. G. SCHEDULE A tentative schedule will be posted on the event web site as soon as possible, hopefully by mid to late February. This schedule will not include event times, only the days on which each event will be held. A schedule will not be finalized until after the completion of the three adult sectional championships in late February. The tentative schedule is a preliminary schedule; therefore, skaters should NOT rely upon this schedule making travel arrangements. ADVANCEMENT TO U.S. ADULT CHAMPIONSHIPS A. QUALIFIERS All singles competitors advancing to U.S. Adult Championships will receive either the announcement or instructions for retrieving the announcement for their next competition at their sectional championships awards ceremony. For every competitor, all information required to be sent to the U.S. Adult Championships local organizing committee (photos, practice ice requests, etc.) must be postmarked no later than the Tuesday following your sectional championship. Any information postmarked after the Tuesday following your sectional championship will be accepted ONLY at the discretion of the local organizing committee. B. ALTERNATES Skaters placing in fifth and sixth place in the championship events at the adult sectional championships will be designated as first and second alternates for the 2009 U.S. Adult Championships. These competitors will be provided an event announcement as they may be selected to compete up to 48 hours before their competition event. Alternates do not need to mail in any paperwork or required forms unless contacted by U.S. Figure Skating.

2009 U.S. Adult Sectional Championships INSURANCE/LIABILITY A. LIABILITY U.S. Figure Skating, the host club(s) and/or interclub association, the organizing committee, and the ice arenas being utilized for these events accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in these championships (U.S. Figure Skating Rule 3222). CONTACTS For further information, requests should be addressed to: U.S. FIGURE SKATING Events Manager, U.S. Figure Skating Kevin Leonardo kleonardo@usfigureskating.org National Vice Chair for Adult Competitions Ann Dougherty apdougherty@sbcglobal.net Chair, Adult Committee Lexi Rohner Lexisk8@yahoo.com Chair, Competitions Committee Rick Kern eyeskate@at.net LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Please refer to the additional information located on the following pages for detailed contact information for the local organizing committee hosting your specific championships.

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships Qualifying Announcement GENERAL INFORMATION LOC: CHAIRMAN REGISTRAR PRACTICE ICE REFEREE Karin Sirk Laura Simone Kris Amerine Marge Heslin 702.302.1465 fsrisky@msn.com 702.248.6093 meheslin@msn.com quietkarin@aol.com ksk8a@cox.net Location: Rink Size: Facilities: Sponsor: Corrections: Returned checks: Practice Ice: Sobe Ice Arena @ Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino, 2400 N. Rancho, North Las Vegas, NV 89130. For rink information only, call 702.631.7000 or 702.647.RINK. Single surface, 200 x 85 with rounded corners (standard NHL size). The ice surface is connected to the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino, which includes several fast food restaurants, a café, a buffet, Denny s and a gift shop. Texas Station is directly across the street and has a fast food court, café, buffet, steakhouse, and Starbucks. Las Vegas Figure Skating Club, www.lvskating.homestead.com. A $30 fee will be charged for corrections submitted less than three weeks prior to the competition. A $30 fee will be made payable to the Las Vegas FSC for any returned checks. In addition, the skater will not be permitted to skate until the appropriate fees have been paid (CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY), including the $30 returned check fee. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Thursday, Feb. 19 or Friday, Feb. 20. Additional ice will be available Saturday and Sunday. Thirty-minute sessions and 20-minute day of event warm-up sessions will be offered. Music will be played during 30-minute sessions only. Order of music is determined by draw. Music draw will take place on a first come, first served basis 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. There is no guarantee that music will be played; however, every effort will be made to do so. A maximum of 20 skaters will be allowed to a session. There will be NO refunds on practice ice, and practice ice is non-transferable. The practice ice schedule will be available on the web site, www.2009pcas.homestead.com after Feb. 9, 2009. Additional practice ice will be sold onsite, beginning Thursday, Feb. 19. Competition Schedule: Check-in: It will be left to the discretion of the Chief Referee as to the order, time and day of each event. Skaters should be prepared to skate at any time that their event may be scheduled. A tentative schedule will be available on the 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional s web site, www.2009pcas.homestead.com, as soon as it is available A registration desk will be set up near the entrance of the rink and will be open one hour before the first scheduled event each day of the competition. All competitors are requested to register as soon as possible upon arrival at the ice arena (no later than 60 minutes before

your first scheduled event). Events may be started early at the Chief Referee s discretion. Skaters must check in with the ice monitor 30 minutes before they are scheduled to skate. Photos: Programs: Videos: Administration: Credentials: Admission: Competitors Party: Accommodations: Pictures of the top four skaters in each event will be taken on the podium following the posting of results. All skaters can purchase individual pictures. Action photos of each skater will also be available. Competition programs are available for purchase as part of the application. A limited amount of programs will be available for sale at the competition. Professional videotapes of each event will be available. All U.S. Figure Skating championship competitions will be professionally videotaped and photographed. Individual videotaping of the competition in any form is not permitted. This rule will be enforced. Photographs are permitted for personal use only. There will be NO flash photography permitted in the arena. Thank you for your compliance with these policies. Result sheets for all events will be available for $0.25 each at the registration desk. At the time of registration, each competitor will receive a credential. Each competitor may request one chaperone/all-event credential and one professional credential, both of which will be issued at no charge. Additional professional credentials may be purchased for $15. Credentials entitle professionals admission backstage. To be credentialed, all professionals must be current members of U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA and have completed all requirements for U.S. Figure Skating s coach s registration. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Admission will be charged for all events. One chaperone badge and one professional badge will be issued to each competitor at no charge. General admission is $10 each day. An allevent pass may be purchased for $15. Children under the age of 10 are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Saturday night at Garduno s at the Fiesta Rancho. See party form for details. Fiesta Hotel & Casino 2400 North Rancho Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89130 702.631.7000 February 16-18 - Social Contract Guests calling in for the 2009 Adult Sectional will receive 20% off the best available rate when making their room reservations. Call 800.731.7333 to make a reservation. The code is 2009 Adult Sectional Social Contract. February 19-21 - Blocked Room Rate Thursday, Feb. 19 - $35 Friday, Feb. 20 - $80 Saturday, Feb. 21 - $80 To make a reservation, call 800.731.7333 and identify yourself as an attendee of the 2009 Adult Sectional. A credit card or deposit in the amount of one night s room and tax charge is to be received no later than 14 days from the date the room reservation was made. Individual reservations may be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellation within 48

hours prior to arrival will result in a penalty of one night room and tax charge. If the demand for rooms exceeds the capacity of the Fiesta, the social contract & blocked room rate will be carried over to the Texas Station Hotel & Casino adjacent to the Fiesta. Directions to Arena: Driving to Las Vegas would have you arriving by one of our two freeways, either 95 or the 15. Highway 15 is currently undergoing major construction in the area you would normally exit to get to the hotel/casino and ice rink. This construction will not be completed until late 2009. General directions for this freeway are below, but exits are being reconfigured and we cannot give complete directions at this time. However, we will keep updated information on the web site, www.2009pcas.homestead.com, concerning the construction. Please be advised, if you will be staying in the area of the strip or downtown Las Vegas, you should allow extra time for driving due to this construction. If arriving from 15 North or 15 South: Take the Lake Mead exit and head West. Once on Lake Mead, follow it for approximately 4-5 miles, and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on your right-hand side. If arriving from 95 North: Take the Lake Mead Blvd. exit. At the stop sign, turn left, At the stoplight, turn left onto Lake Mead Blvd. Stay on Lake Mead Blvd., for approximately five miles, and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on the left-hand side at the intersection of Lake Mead Blvd. and Rancho Drive. If arriving from 95 South: Take the Lake Mead Blvd. West exit, and follow exit ramp onto to Lake Mead Blvd. Stay on Lake Mead Blvd., for approximately five miles, and the Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino will be on the left-hand side at the intersection of Lake Mead Blvd. and Rancho Drive. THE DECISION OF THE REFEREE WILL BE FINAL ON ALL MATTERS. THE REFEREE, ALONG WITH THE COMPETITION COMMITTEE, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXCLUDE ANY PERSON WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS UNRULY OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE.

MANDATORY FORM C 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships FORMS CHECKLIST PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: E-mail: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: 1. The following should be sent to the: Las Vegas Figure Skating Club PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 Forms Checklist (C) Volunteer Form (F) Program Information Form & Photos (D) Program Order Form (K) $ Program Ad Form (J) $ Day of Competition Practice Ice $ Credential Order Form (I) $ ** Practice Ice Form (M) $ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE $ 3. The following should be sent to: Century Leigh 3740 Lake Victoria Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Competitors Party Form (L) 4. Bring the following with you to the competition: Two copies of your music (CD only) labeled with your name, event, and running time. Proof of Age - birth certificate/passport/current driver s license ALL CHECKS NEED TO BE MADE OUT TO LVFSC. ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009. **Practice ice only, due Feb. 2, 2009

MANDATORY FORM D 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships PROGRAM INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of Competitor: Name of Club: Event(s) Entered: Coach(s) Name(s): Choreographer(s) Name(s): For Pairs, Partner s For Dance, Partner s Name(s): Enclose two 5 X7 photographs in an envelope with this page. Label both photographs on the back lightly with the skater s name, home club and event. Black and white or color photographs are acceptable; however, black and white will reproduce more clearly. Photo should be a headshot Your photos will be available for pickup at the registration desk. Every effort will be made to safeguard your photos and return them to you. However, the Las Vegas FSC accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged photographs. THIS FORM AND PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009 Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com 702.302.1465 (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Zone)

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES F PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: Phone #: E-mail: Street City State Zip Cell#: Schedules will not be set until the competition schedule is completed, so we won t interfere with your competition. I can help during the competition, please contact me I cannot help during the competition If you would like to help during the competition, we'd love to have you! Please check off as many items as you would like to help with. Your name and contact information will be passed on to the appropriate committee chair. Anywhere as needed Registration Ice Monitor Hospitality Set-Up Take-down Runner I have special skills (skating knowledge, computer skills, telecommunications or expertise in a particular field) as described below: THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009. Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com 702.302.1465 (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Zone)

MANDATORY FORM I 2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships CREDENTIAL & ALL-EVENT TICKET ORDER PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: E-mail: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: Chaperone/All-Event Credentials (complimentary) Coach s Credentials (complimentary) must be a member of U.S. Figure Skating and PSA PSA #: U.S. Figure Skating #: Additional Coach s Credentials at $15 PSA #: U.S. Figure Skating #: Additional All-Event Credentials at $15 each Additional All-Event Credentials at $15 = Additional Coach s Credentials at $15 = Total cost of additional credentials NOTE: THERE WILL BE A $15 REPLACEMENT FEE FOR ALL LOST CREDENTIALS THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009. Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com 702.302.1465 (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Zone) OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount:

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships PROGRAM ADVERTISING and SKATER GOOD LUCK ADS J PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: E-mail: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: The Souvenir Program Book is black and white, with the exception of the cover pages. The finished size is 8½ x11. Please join in supporting our event by purchasing advertising space in the program. With competitors from various parts of the west coast, your ad will be seen. Ads are also a great way to wish skaters good luck and let them see their name in print. Check the size of advertisement you are purchasing and make sure your ad fits within the specified measurements. Covers will be sold to earliest buyer. This is a donation to the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club (a 501(c)(3) organization) and may be tax deductible. Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 BOARD BANNER (**see below for details) $ 225 OUTSIDE BACK COVER-color (7½ x 10 ) $ 275 INSIDE FRONT COVER-color (7½ x 10 ) $ 225 INSIDE BACK COVER-color (7½ x 10 ) $ 175 FULL PAGE (7½ x 10 ) $ 120 HALF PAGE (7½ x 5 ) $ 75 ¼ PAGE (3¾ x 5 ) $ 50 BUSINESS CARD (attach business card) $ 30 PERSONAL MESSAGE (business card size, we design) Max 3 lines and 50 Characters per line $ 25 Total Amount Enclosed: $ **Board Banners are 96 long that will be designed per your specifications and hung around the competition ice. Advertise your business, highlight your club, or congratulate your skater or coach. Just submit your design, and we will take care of the rest. Please send correctly sized, black and white, camera-ready art, or art in JPEG or WORD files can be e-mailed to quietkarin@aol.com. THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009. Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 If you have any questions, please contact Karin Sirk quietkarin@aol.com 702.302.1465 (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Zone) OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount:

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships PROGRAM ORDER FORM K E-mail: Phone #: Cell #: PROGRAM SALES: We are taking pre-sale orders for competition programs at the cost of $15. We will only have a limited amount of extra programs on hand during the competition at a cost of $20, so order yours today. Quantity: x $15 = Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531 THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, JAN. 2, 2009 OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount:

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships COMPETITIORS PARTY FORM L PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address: E-mail: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 20, 2009 TIME: WHERE: COST: 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Garduno s Restaurant (inside the Fiesta Hotel & Casino) Free for PCAS competitors to get in Non Competitors are $5 each (pre-paid) Non Competitors are $10 at the door Snacks and Finger Foods with CASH BAR Competitor s Admission: FREE Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ Guest Names: Admission: $ TOTAL DUE: The LOC reserves the right to cancel the party & refund fees, if there is a lack of interest. THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEB. 2, 2009 Make check or money order payable to: LVFSC Mail to: Century Leigh 3740 Lake Victoria Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89032 If you have any questions, please contact Century Leigh Heidi1000@aol.com OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount:

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships PRACTICE ICE FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY M Address: E-mail: Street City State Zip Phone #: Cell #: CIRCLE APPROPRIATE AGE CATEGORY Young Adult Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V (18-20) (21-30) (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (61 & over) F GENDER M Name of Partner: QUALIFYING EVENTS (CHECK ALL ENTERED EVENTS) Championship Intermediate-Novice Free Skate Championship Junior-Senior Free Skate Championship Adult Gold Free Skate Championship Adult Pairs Championship Adult Dance NONQUALIFYING EVENTS (CHECK ALL ENTERED EVENTS) Masters Senior Free Skate Masters Junior Free Skate Masters Novice Free Skate Masters Intermediate Free Skate Adult Gold Free Skate Adult Silver Free Skate Adult Bronze Free Skate Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Masters Pairs Adult Gold Pairs Adult Silver Pairs Adult Bronze Pairs Masters Open Dance Adult Gold Dance Adult Pre-Gold Dance Adult Silver Dance Adult Pre-Silver Dance Adult Bronze Dance Adult Pre-Bronze Dance Adult Centennial Dance Name of Partner(s): Adult Gold Solo Dance Adult Silver Solo Dance Adult Bronze Solo Dance Artistic Dramatic Interpretive Free Skate: Masters Adult Adult Introductory Young Adult Coach Artistic Light/Entertainment Masters Adult Adult Introductory Interpretive Free Skate Young Adult Coach 30-minute practice sessions (Limit 1 per event entered) $20 each X = 20-minute day of event (Limit 1 per event entered) $15 each X = warm-up sessions Total Enclosed $ OFFICE USE ONLY Date payment received: Check #: Received by: Check amount:

2009 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Championships PRACTICE ICE RULES AND INFORMATION Date: Fee: Refunds: Music: Thursday, Feb.19 or Friday, Feb.20. Additional ice will be available Saturday and Sunday. 30-minute sessions = $20 per skater 20-minute day of event warm-up sessions = $15 per skater Check or money order/cashier s check only. Make payable to Las Vegas FSC. There will be NO refunds for practice ice, and practice ice is non-transferable. Music will be played on the 30-minute sessions only. Music will be played by draw. Music draw will take place on a first come, first served basis 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. Clean, single-track CDs only. Maximum #: 20 skaters per session. There is no guarantee that music will be played; however, every effort will be made to do so. Additional Ice: Additional practice ice will be sold onsite beginning Thursday, Feb. 19 Deadline: Practice ice requests must be postmarked by Monday, Feb. 2 Notification: Completed practice ice schedule will be posted on PCAS s web site, www.2009pcas.homestead.com, after Feb. 9, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Amerine 702.248.6093 (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST) ksk8a@cox.net (write PSAC Practice Ice in the subject line) Mail to: Las Vegas FSC PO Box 570531 Las Vegas, NV 89157-0531