Presents Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Competition Hosted by: Skating Club of Southern New Jersey www.scosnj.org April 1-3, 2011 (Entries due by March 1, 2011) Held at: The Igloo at Mt Laurel 3022 Fostertown Road Mt Laurel, NJ 08054 856 638-0801 E-mail: competitions.scosnj@gmail.com Sanctioned by USFS Events include: Free Skate, Short Program, Compulsory Moves, Test Track, Basic Skills, Solo Dance, Artistic, Showcase
ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA AREA FIGURE SKATING CLUBS The Association of Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Clubs is an organization that has been in existence since 1935, when at that time it awarded its first trophy at a competition between member clubs. This long standing association of figure skating clubs in the greater Philadelphia Area and within a 110 mile radius of City Hall, was formalized in 1965 with the adoption of its first by-laws. *Eligible Clubs Atlantic City Figure Skating Club Bay Country Figure Skating Club Body Zone Figure Skating Club Central PA Figure Skating Club Colonial Skating Club of PA Delaware County Skating Club Hershey Figure Skating Club Hollydell Figure Skating Club IceWorks Skating Club Lehigh Valley Skating Club Liberty Figure Skating Club of Philadelphia Penguin Figure Skating Club Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society Princeton Skating Club Skating Club of Southern New Jersey Skating Club of Bucks County Skating Club of Wilmington University of Delaware Figure Skating Club White Rose Figure Skating Club Wissahickon Skating Club USFS Individual Members residing in the Philadelphia Area *Eligible clubs must have paid current dues in order for members to compete in the Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Championships. Eligible Clubs who have not received a bill for current dues or who have not yet joined the Association of Philadelphia are Figure Skating Club (APAFSC) should contact: Matt Graham e-mail: matt.graham@comcast.net
PHILADELPHIA AREA FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS TROPHIES Only skaters who are members of Philadelphia Area Skating club or Individual Member residing in the Philadelphia area are eligible for trophies which are awarded to top IJS or Free Skate placement. CLUB ACCRUING MOST POINTS BENJAMIN F. LEE MEMORIAL TROPHY MOST ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE BULLETIN CUP EXCELLENCE IN FREESKATING WISSAHICKON SKATING CLUB TROPHY SENIOR LADIES FREESKATING DEBERGEN MEMORIAL TROPHY JUNIOR MEN FREESKATING TYRELL TROPHY JUNIOR LADIES FREESKATING FROUNDER S TROPHY NOVICE MEN FREESKATING JACKSON HAINES TROPHY NOVICE LADIES FREESKATING GILLIS GRAFSTROM TROPHY INTERMEDIATE MEN FREESKATING SKATING CLUB OF WILMINGTON TROPHY INTERMEDIATE LADIES FREESKATING GLADYS E. HERSCH TROPHY JUVENILE BOYS FREESKATING SKATING CLUB OF WILMINGTON TROPHY JUVENILE GIRLS FREESKATING GEORGE I. DAVIS JR. TROPHY PRE-JUVENILE BOYS FREESKATING MERSEREAU TROPHY PRE-JUVENILE GIRLS FREESKATING OLD YORK ROAD SKATING CLUB TROPHY PRELIMINARY BOYS FREESKATING VALLEY FORGE COUNTRY CLUB PRELIMINARY GIRLS FREESKATING FRANK J. GOODWIN TROPHY PRE-PRELIMINARY GIRLS FREESKATING ICEWORKS SKATING CLUB TROPHY NO-TEST GIRLS FREESKATING ROBERT WEISMAN TROPHY SENIOR PAIRS FREESKATING CHAPMAN TROPHY NOVICE PAIRS FREESKATING COLISEUM THOPHIES (2) JUVENILE PAIRS FREESKATING HORACE SHILLADY MEMORIAL TROPHIES (2) LADIES SIMILAR PAIRS PRINCETON SKATING CLUB TROPHY GIRLS SIMILAR PAIRS COLISEUM/NANIA TROPHIES (2) SPECIAL ADULT OPEN DANCE HENRY W. KENARNEY TROPHIES (2) NOVICE DANCE WALTER SIGLIN TROPHY INTERMEDIATE DANCE DUDEVOIR MEMMORIAL TROPHIES (2) JUNIOR PRECISION PHILIP TOWNSEND TROPHY INTERMEDIATE PRECISION WILLIAM BOYER MEMORIAL TROPHY JUVENILE PRECISION FRANK M. MYCEK MEMORIAL TROPHY Colonial SC Evening Bulletin Wissahickon SC International FSC International FSC International FSC International FSC International FSC SC of Wilmington Penguin FSC SC of Wilmington Mr. Davis/International FSC SC of Wilmington Old York Road SC/Junior Club Valley Forge FSC Quaker City FSC IceWorks SC Colonial FSC Mr. & Mrs. J. Chapman Coliseum FSC Quaker City FSC Princeton SC Coliseum FSC Princeton SC International FSC Former Member/International FSC SC of Radnor Old York Road SC Old York Road SC
2011 PHILADELPHIA AREA CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 1, 2, & 3; 2011 Chairpersons: Betty Field & Tezanne Zeringo Chief Referee: Sue Miller E-mail: competitions.scosnj@gmail. Chief Accountant: Terry Foley Who May Compete: This competition is open to all eligible skaters who are in good standing of clubs having membership in the USFS or are Individual Members of the USFS. Entries from members of probationary clubs will be accepted provided the entry is accompanied by a signed certification by the skater that he/she is properly qualified to enter the events mentioned. Only skaters from member clubs of Philadelphia Areas or individual members residing in the Philadelphia Area are eligible for Championship trophies. Entries: Enter online at www.scosnj.org or at www.entryeeze.com. Deadline for online entries, without late fees, is no later than 11:59 PM March 1, 2011. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) reserves the right to limit entries in each category and the right to combine, divide or cancel groups. No changes may be made to a competitor s application once the deadline has passed. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC and will require an additional late fee of $25. You may enter the category for which you have passed the required test or ONE level higher. A $25.00 charge will be made for all checks returned by the bank for any reason and payment must be made by cash, cashier s check or money order prior to the competition. ALL ENTRIES ARE BASED ON TEST LEVEL PASSED AS OF ENTRY DEADLINE: March 1, 2011. Events: The competition committee does have the right to cancel any event due to insufficient entries. If events are cancelled, those skaters affected will be invited to skate an exhibition. Skaters impacted will be notified prior to the competition date. Rules: The competition will be conducted according to the rules in the 2011 Rule Book except as stated herein. The Juvenile & Open Juvenile through Senior SP and FS events will be judged using IJS. All other events will be judged under the 6.0 system. The competition will be conducted according to the rules for the 2010-2011 competition season as set forth in the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. Registration: Registration will open 1 hour before the 1st event. Competitors should arrive at the rink 1 hour before scheduled event. Rink Information: Ice surface measures 85 by 200 with rounded corners. Music: Please bring two copies of your music on CD (CD s are the only media source accepted NO tapes or Mini Discs). CDs must contain music for only one program. All music must be marked with the skater s name, level and length of program. Music must be submitted at registration 1 hour prior to the event. *CDs due to compatibility issues, CDRW will not be accepted. All competitors must have a duplicate CD available at rink side during their event in case of a problem with the original disk. Please pick up your music promptly after your event has ended. All possible care will be taken, however, SCOSNJ assumes no responsibility or liability due to loss or damage to any music and assumes no responsibility for unclaimed music by the end of the competition Awards: Medals will be awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th place winners in each event. In addition, skaters in Basic Skills events who place lower than 4 th will receive participation medals for their efforts. Schedule: Do not send self-addressed, stamped envelopes. The tentative schedule and individual group assignments with dates and times will be posted on www.scosnj.org and www.entryeeze.com as soon as possible after the close of entries. Please check for schedule changes prior to traveling to the competition. An official schedule will be available at the registration desk. Please remember the chief referee makes the schedule for the competition, not the club or the chairpersons. Practice Ice: Practice ice will be available through Mt Laurel Igloo. www.skateigloo.com. Freestyle sessions will be posted on the club website: www.scosnj.org. The decision to hold practice ice will be determined by the LOC once all applications have been received.
Liability: The USFS, Skate Igloo, the SCOSNJ and the LOC for this competition undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of the entries or participation therein, all entrants, their family members and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risk of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any official, the USFS, SCOSNJ and against its officers. Entries shall be accepted only on such conditions as listed in USFS Competition rules, section 3222 Refunds: No refunds will be granted for any reason except events cancelled by the LOC (USFS# 3235). Under no other circumstances will a refund be given. This includes: conflicting family activities, injuries, illness or deaths in the family (USFS# 3235). Video Taping/Photography: A professional video service and photographer will be available. Those interested in videotaping for personal use will be asked to use the bleachers and tripods are not allowed. YOU MAY ONLY VIDEO YOUR SKATER. Flash photography will NOT be permitted during events. Additionally, for future purchases, vendors may post pictures on their websites. All vendors abide by NJ state law regarding web postings. Vendors: Vendors will be set up throughout the competition. Entry Fees: IJS EVENTS: 1 ST event - $110; 2 nd IJS event - $90; 2 nd if 6.0 event $60, subsequent events $30 6.0 EVENTS: 1 ST event - $85; 2 nd event $60, 3 rd and subsequent events $30 BASIC SKILL EVENTS - $45 for 1 st event; 2 nd and subsequent events $30 Skaters from non member clubs or not residing in the Philadelphia area must select the non-member club/nonresident event (a $5.00 surcharge) from the drop down menu. No refunds will be granted for any reason except events cancelled by the LOC (USFS# 3235). Under no other circumstances will a refund be given. This includes: conflicting family activities, injuries, illness or deaths in the family (USFS# 3235). There must be two or more entries in a category to hold an event. Should there be only one applicant for any category, the event will be cancelled and the skater will receive a refund for the cancelled event (USFS# 3233). If, on the day of competition, only one skater shows for an event, the event may be cancelled and the skater will receive a refund for that event PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COACH VERIFIES THE EVENTS YOU WILL BE COMPETITNG IN PRIOR TO ENTERING VIA www.entryeeze.com. READ THE APPLICATION FORM CAREFULLY. PLEASE E-MAIL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
FREE SKATE EVENTS (Refer to rule 3502 for information regarding vocal music) Event Level Highest FS test passed Time (minutes) +/- 10 USFS Rule but no higher sec except where noted No Test Tots (7 & under) No USFS FS tests passed 1:30 3720/3721 No Test no axel No USFS FS tests passed 1:30 3720/3721 PrePreliminary A no axel Pre Preliminary FS 1:30 3710/3711 Pre Preliminary B with axel Pre Preliminary FS 1:30 3700/3701 Preliminary Preliminary FS 1:30 3700/3701 Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile FS 2:00 3690/3691 Open Juvenile (13 + as of Juvenile FS 2:15 3680/3681 3/1/11) IJS* Juvenile IJS* Juvenile FS 2:15 3680/3681 Intermediate Short IJS* Intermediate FS 2:00 max 3670/3671 Intermediate FS IJS* Intermediate FS 2:30 3670/3672 Novice Short Program IJS* Novice FS 2:30 max 3660/3661/3662 Novice FS IJS* Novice FS 3:00 ladies; 3:30 men 3660/3663 Junior Short Program IJS* Junior FS 2:50 max 3650/3651/3652 Junior FS IJS* Junior FS 3:30 ladies; 4:00 men 3650/3653 Senior Short Program IJS* Senior FS 2:50 max 3640/3641/3642 Senior FS IJS* Senior FS 4:00 ladies; 4:30 men 3640/3643 Adult Pre Bronze FS Per Rule 3805 1:40 max 3805/3806 Adult Bronze FS Per Rule 3800 1:50 max 3800/3801 Adult Silver FS Per Rule 3790 2:10 max 3790/3791 Adult Gold FS Per Rule 3780 2:40 max 3780/3781 Adult Masters FS Intermediate FS and higher 3:40 max 3735-3776 *All IJS competitors must complete the Planned Program Content sheet. The form can be completed online when registering at www.entryeeze.com. Changes may be made to the Planned Program Content sheet up to one week prior to the event.
COMPETITIVE TEST TRACK Skaters may enter either the test track free skate program or the Free skate program but not both during the same nonqualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music permitted. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all Test Track events. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. 0.1 from EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra or lacking element and 0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions. LEVEL JUMPS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS CTT 1 Pre Prel Time 1:30 +/- :10 max CTT 2 Prelim Time 1:30+/ :10 CTT 3 Pre Juv Time: 2:00+/ 10 CTT4 Juvenile Time 2:15+/-10 CTT 5 Intermedi ate Time 2:30+/ 10 CTT 6 Novice Time Ladies 3:00+/ 10 Men 3:30+/ 10 CTT 7 Junior Time: Ladies 3:30+/ 10 Men 4:00+/ 10 CTT 8 Senior Time Ladies 4:00+/ 10 Men 4:30+/ 10 Jumps with not more than onehalf rotation (front to back/back to front including half-loop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop and loop only. Jump combos & sequences are allowed.. Maximum 5 jump elements. Jumps with not more than one Rotation (noaxels). Jump combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump elements. Jumps with not more than one rotation (noaxels). Jump combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jumping elements. Any single jumps and jump combinations with not more than 1½ rotations. (Axel permitted). Maximum 5 jumping elements. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double Salchow and double toe loop. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 6 jumping elements. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 7 jumping elements for men and 6 for ladies. Any single jumps. Double jumps may only be the double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop and double flip. Jump combinations and sequences allowed. Maximum 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies. At least four different double jumps. One must be a double Lutz. Jumps combinations and sequences are allowed. Maximum 8 jumping elements for men and 7 for ladies. Two spins held in one position only of a different nature, no change of foot (Min 3 revolutions and no flying spins) Two spins of a different nature, combination spins allowed (Min 3 revolutions each and no flying spins) Three spins in any position (Min 3 revolutions), One must be a combination Spin with change of foot optional (Min 3 revolutions on each foot for 6 total revolutions and no flying spins). Three spins in any position (Min 4 revolutions) One must be a combination spin with one change of foot (Min 4 revolutions one each foot) May include flying spins. Three spins in any position (Min 4 revolutions) One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot (Min 4 revolutions on each foot). May include flying spins. Three spins in any position (Min 6 revolutions) One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot (Min 5 revolutions on each foot). May include flying spins. Three spins: One must be a spin in one position, one a flying spin, (6 revolutions each) one combination spin consisting of all three positions and one change of foot (Minimum 2 in each position and Minimum 5 revolutions on each foot). Three spins: One must be a spin in one position; one a flying spin, (6 revs each ft) one spin combo consisting of all 3 pos. & 1 change off ft (Min 2 in each position & min 5 revs on each foot). Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. One step or spiral sequence (see rule 3660 for description). One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface. (See rule 3650 for description) Men:Two different step sequences. Ladies: One step sequence and one spiral sequence (see rule 3640 for description). Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S.FigureSkating pre preliminary freeskate test at least the U.S.Figure Skating pre preliminary freeskate test but may not have passed tests higher than the fs preliminary test at least the U.S.Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than pre juvenile fs test at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre juvenile freeskate test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile fs test at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile freeskate test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate freeskate test at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate freeskate test but may not have passed tests higher than novice freeskate test at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice freeskate test but may not have passed tests higher than junior freeskate test at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior freeskate test
Limited Beginner Skills up to and including Free skate 2 BASIC SKILLS COMPETITIVE TEST TRACK LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM LENGTH Jumps with not more than one-half rotation Skaters may not have passed 1:30 +/- 10 (front to back or back to front). Jump tests higher than U.S. Figure sequences are allowed. Maximum 5 jump Skating Basic Skills free skating elements. Two upright spins no change of badge tests. Skaters may have foot (Min 3 revolutions). Connecting moves passed US Figure Skating and steps should be demonstrated Moves in the Field Tests throughout the program Beginner Skills up to and including Free skate 3 Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back/back to front including halfloop) Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only. Jump combos and sequences allowed. Maximum of 5 jump elements. Two upright spins, change of foot optional. (Min of 3 revolutions. ) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests. Skaters may have passed US Figure Skating Moves in the Field Tests 1:30 +/- 10 COMPULSORY MOVES Test and age requirements are the same as free skating levels. No music will be played. Elements may be skated in any order. Failed elements may not be re-tried. Additional jumps or spins are not permitted and will result in a deduction. No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, and Adult levels will be skated on half ice. Juvenile will use the full ice surface. Male skaters may be combined with female skaters for this event. Level Elements Duration CM 1 No Test (half ice) CM 2 Pre-Preliminary (half ice) CM 3 Preliminary (half ice) CM 4 Pre-Juvenile (half ice) CM 5 Juvenile /Open Juvenile (full ice) Bunny hops (three in a row) Single/single jump (no axel ) Single/single jump combination (axels permitted Flip Jump Axel Forward outside consecutive edges(2per foot Salchow Forward outside spiral (either foot) Salchow Loop Jump Forward inside spiral (either foot) Flip Jump Front scratch Loop Jump or back scratch spin Loop combination (any single jump combined with a loop) Serpentine footwork sequence Layback or cross foot spin Double/single or single/snigle jump combination Lutz Jump Lutz Jump One-foot spin (min 3 revs) One-foot spin (min 3 revs) Sit-Spin (minimum three revolutions) Sit Spin/back sit spin(minimu m six revolutions) Combination spin with only one change of foot 1:00 max 1:00 max 1:00 max 1:00 max 1:30 max
SOLO DANCE Skaters will perform 2 dances per Level PRELIMINARY (Dutch Waltz/Canasta Tango) May not have completed Pre Bronze dance test PRE BRONZE (Swing Dance/Fiesta Tango) May not have completed Bronze dance test BRONZE (Hickory Hoedown/Willow Waltz) May not have completed Pre Silver dance test PRE SILVER (Foxtrot/14-Step) May not have completed Silver dance test SILVER (American Waltz/Rocker Foxtrot) May not have completed Pre Gold dance test PRE GOLD (Kilian/Starlight Waltz) No test restrictions GOLD (Viennese Waltz/Argentine Tango) No test restrictions Artistic Skaters will be judged on the use and quality of edges, footwork, spins, and spirals, etc., as well as flow and expressing the rhythm of the music. Jumps are allowed and will be judged on the quality of the jump and not on its difficulty. Props are not permitted. Levels/Time ART 1) Juvenile/Open Juvenile/Intermediate - 2:10 max ART 2) Novice/Junior/Senior - 2:40 max ART 3) Adult (21 and over no level restrictions) - 1:40 max Showcase Skaters will be judged solely on theatrical and artistic qualities from an entertainment standpoint, rather than the technical accuracy of specific moves. Please note, however, that skating must be of sufficient competence to support the theatrical components chosen. Costumes are mandatory. Competition skating attire will be penalized. Props are limited to those that can be carried or pushed onto the ice surface by the competitor, unassisted. Set up and clearance times are limited to 30 seconds each. Props may not include flames, smoke or any presentation that affects the quality of the ice surface. Events will not be segregated by gender. Programs shall be a maximum of 1:40 minutes. Levels (Freeskate) SC 1) No Test (includes No Test Tots) SC 2) Pre-Preliminary Prelminiary SC 3) Pre Juvenile/Juvenile/Open Juvenile/Intermediate SC4) Novice/Junior Senior SC5) Adult (These events may help one qualify for the National Showcase Competition, rule 1071)
BASIC SKILLS COMPULSORY MOVES EVENTS: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on OR each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music Elements must be skated in the order listed Time: 1:00 or less Snowplow Sam: 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 and dip 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. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line 2-3 each foot 3. Two foot turn in place- forward to backward 4. Backward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive 3. Backward one foot glide - either foot 4. Forward slalom 5. Two foot spin minimum three revolutions Basic 4 1. Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L 2. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise 3. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions 4. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L Basic 5: 1. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions 3. Basic one foot spin free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 4. Side toe hop -either direction 5. Hockey stop Basic 6: 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward 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 three-turns R & L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka - either direction 4. 1 Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise two forward crossovers into FI mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions
BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM EVENTS: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. To be skated on full ice Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds May use elements from lower level A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Snowplow Sam: 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 and dip 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 2-3 each foot 5. Moving snowplow stop Basic 3 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive 3. Backward one foot glide either foot 4. Forward slalom 5. Two foot spin minimum three revolutions Basic 4 1. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions 2. Standstill forward outside three- turn - R & L 3. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes 4. Backward snowplow stop - R or L Basic 5: 1. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive in both directions 2. Basic one-foot spin free leg held to side of spinning leg minimum three revolutions 3. Side toe hop -either direction 4. Hockey stop Basic 6: 1. Standstill forward inside three-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 three-turns R & L 2. Waltz jump 3. Mazurka in either direction 4. One Combination move clockwise or counter clockwise two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions
FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY EVENTS Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time: 1:15 or less Free skate 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. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers-minimum three revolutions 4. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5. Half flip jump Free skate 2 Compulsory 1. Forward outside or inside spiral - R or L 2. Waltz Three's - R or L, 2-3 sets 3. Beginning back spin - entry optional 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump series 5. Toe loop jump Free skate 3 Compulsory 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Advanced forward outside swing rolls 4 6 consecutive 3. Back spin- minimum three revolutions 4. Salchow jump 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop Free skate 4 Compulsory 1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-r or L 2. Sit spin- minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump/loop jump Free skate 5 Compulsory 1. Camel spin- minimum three revolutions 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin minimum three revolutions, each foot 3. Loop/loop jump 4. Flip jump Free skate 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 four revolutions total 3. Split jump or stag jump 4. Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow combination 5. Lutz jump
FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM EVENTS Format: 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. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels A.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30+/-10sec Free skate 1 1. Advanced forward stroking 4-6 strokes 2. One-foot upright scratch spin from back crossovers; minimum three revolutions 3. Waltz jump from back crossovers 4. Half flip jump Free skate 2 1. Forward outside spiral R or L 2. Beginning back spin 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump 4. Toe loop Free skate 3 1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Back spin-minimum three revolutions 3. Salchow 4. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop Free skate 4 1. Forward power 3 s, 2-3 consecutive R or L 2. Sit spin-minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump/loop jump Free skate 5 1. Camel spin-minimum three revolutions 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin; minimum three revolutions each foot 3. Loop/loop combination jump 4. Flip jump Freeskate 6 1. Camel/sit spin combination-minimum four revolutions total 2. Split or stag jump 3. Waltz jump/1/2 loop /Salchow combination 4. Lutz jump Register online for the 2011 Philadelphia Areas: www.scosnj.org or www.entryeeze.com Payment via a secured credit card transaction. Simply follow the links for competition information and use the link to register for the competition and pay with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard & Discover only please). Paper entries not accepted, if you need assistance please e-mail us: competitions.scosnj@gmail.com. Official Hotel: The Westin Mount Laurel 555 Fellowship Road Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 www.westonmtlaurel.com 856 778-7300