Scheduled Events: Compulsories (Solo) Solo Tot 1 thru FS-10 Synchronized Skating & Formation Team Compulsories Open Freestyle Wheel of Fortune Production Team Jump & Spin Teams Team Wheel of Fortune Team Surprise Solo Spotlight Couples Spotlight Family Spotlight Events are offered to all ages Tots through Adults Sponsored By: ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 1
Please Read Come visit our Facebook page, IceBreaker Classic *** Important Note*** The schedule will be completed and posted on www.learntoskate.org March 2, 2018 Please do not call the arena before that date. *** This competition uses The Edge competition software. Times noted in the first official schedule can change as skaters withdraw or are added. Most changes will reflect only a few minutes so be advised that events can start or run earlier or later than scheduled. Please check www.learntoskate.org for schedule changes *** 2
DISTRICT 8 REFEREE PANEL District 8 is proud to announce the continued success of the District Referee Panel & Committee Currently in its 4th season the goal of this panel continues to ensure the consistency and quality to all District 8 competitions by enforcing the ISI guidelines and procedures. The members of this panel have gone through training endorsed by the ISI national office. Each referee is a current ISI professional member, gold certified judge, and ISI Certified Referee. Each competition will be supplied with a referee for the duration of their competition to ensure quality judging and rule interpretation. In order to continue supplying each competition with qualified individuals an additional $2 per competitor and $15 team is added to each entry fee to support this program. (Some competitions include this fee in their registration fee) Thank you for supporting the district s continued efforts to provide fair and positive experiences for all its skaters, parents and coaches. 3
Park Ridge Recreation & Park District Competition Director: David Santee ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 Eligibility 31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena Competition events are open to any individual member of the ISI whose membership is current up to and including the date of the competition. All entrants must compete at the level of their highest test passed and all tests must be registered with ISI National Office prior to February 19, 2018. General Information: *** ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2018 *** Mail entry to: OFSC Do not mail entries to the rink. Payment in the form of a personal check, cashiers check, or money order is due in full when your entry is submitted. A $20 penalty fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. Do not send cash. Absolutely No Refunds will be given after February 17, 2018. Any changes in entry registration level, events or Synchronized team members must be received by the OFSC in writing. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition director and will be charged double. Check www.learntoskate.org after March 2nd for a complete schedule of events. Competition Standards: This competition will be conducted in strict accordance with the rules and regulations set forth in the 2016 edition of the ISI Handbook. This competition is for all levels of achievement and feature the following divisions: Tot 1-4, Pre- Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Freestyle 1-10. Events offered at the Ice Breaker Classic are Solo, Solo Compulsories, Synchronized Formation, Synchronized Skating, Open Freestyle, Wheel of Fortune (an interpretive event), Solo Spotlight, Couples Spotlight, Family Spotlight, Team Compulsories, Production Team, Team Surprise, and Team Wheel of Fortune. Each skating level will be divided by age groups according to enrollment. Females and Males are separated for Solo and Solo Compulsories. March 9th, 2018 is the age cutoff for Individual events, and July 1, 2016 is the age cutoff for synchronized team events. When only one skater is entered in an event, that skater must earn 80% of the total possible points to receive first place, otherwise all of the skaters will receive second place. For this reason, we will make every attempt to assure there is more than one skater per event. 4
Oakton Ice Arena: The arena is located at 2800 W. Oakton St. in Park Ridge. The Arena dimensions are 200 X 85. Check-In Registration Information: All skaters must register one hour prior to their scheduled program event. Music must be turned in at the registration table one hour prior to the scheduled program event. Due to our system, Music CD s only are required. Please make sure that the CD s are properly labeled as shown in the example in the ISI Handbook. *** Please be advised that events can start or run earlier or later than Scheduled *** Check www.learntoskate.org after March 2nd for a complete schedule of events. Awards: Placement winners in all other events will receive: All Placements! Trophy Medal Individual awards may be picked up at the awards table immediately after the event results are posted. Personal engraving is available for a small fee. The winner of each event will receive 5 points for their arena team. Second place receives 4 points, third place receives 3 points, fourth place receives 2 points and fifth place receives 1 point. All individual/partner events receive 1 participation point. Team trophies will be awarded to teams accumulating enough points to earn 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. Video: Placement Individual Solo/Open FS events All other events All events are being professionally recorded. See the registration desk for more information. 5
Events: Open Freestyle: You can compete in the Open Freestyle competition events at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum level. All ISI skaters who have already passed the traditional Freestyle 1-10 test levels are not required to pass any additional tests to compete in the corresponding level for the Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum events. Bronze Skaters can do any maneuver from FS3 and below Silver Skaters can do any maneuver from FS 5 and below. Gold Skaters can do any maneuver from FS 7 and below Platinum Skaters can do any maneuver Wheel of Fortune: This event is offered to skaters in Alpha through Freestyle 10. Skaters will be divided by age and level. Wheel of Fortune will use the Interpretive format, with individual pieces of music selected by the Competition Director. A spinning wheel will be used with numbers corresponding to different CDs. The skater will listen to their music off-ice three times before competing. This event is considered a created event for this competition. The event guidelines and judging criteria will not be found in the ISI Handbook. Team Compulsories: This event is open to Freestyle level skaters only. A team consists of six (6) skaters for FS 1-5 and seven (7) skaters for FS 6-10 levels. Teams can be any age, male and/or female. For additional rules on this event, please refer to the ISI Skaters and Coaches Handbook. Production Team: This category is for your entire Skating Team regardless of skating skill level and age. A lavish, creative, artistic work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure, using costumes and props to illustrate the number. Any and all types of skating maneuvers are permitted (including Jumps and Spins). All participants must wear skates. For additional rules on this event, please refer to the ISI Skaters and Coaches Handbook. Jump & Spin Team :(no music) This event is for teams of two skaters. The teams must consist of two skaters from the same Category Level, but not necessarily the same test level. Skaters can skate above, but not below their Category Level. Category Levels: Silver: Freestyle 4-5 Low: Tots-Delta Gold: Freestyle 6-7 Category Levels Required Maneuvers (Low/Bronze/Silver-1/2 Ice Gold/Platinum-full ice) Low Jump: 2-Foot Hop or Bunny Hop Spin: 2-Foot Spin Bronze Jump: 1/2 Flip or Toe Loop Spin: 2-Foot or 1-Foot Spin Silver Jump: 1/2 Loop or Axel Spin: Sit Spin or Back Spin Gold Jump: Dbl Salchow or Dbl Toe Loop Spin: Layback or Flying Camel Platinum Jump: Dbl Loop or Dbl Lutz Spin: Flying Sit or Camel-Jump-Camel Bronze: Freestyle 1-3 Platinum: Freestyle 8-10 One team of two skaters enter the ice together and stop. The first skater will attempt the same jump two times and then stop. The second skater will then attempt the same spin twice. After the second skater finishes their second attempt, the skaters will bow and exit together. The maneuvers are judged for technical accuracy, not for difficulty. Only the best of the two attempts are scored. In case of misinterpretation or performance of both maneuvers, only the first maneuver will be scored - not the best attempt. Additional maneuvers and connecting steps are not permitted. For additional information please refer to the ISI Handbook. 6
Events Continued: Solo Compulsories: Skaters will perform three maneuvers from the appropriate level. The maneuvers are performed one time and in any order. Skaters are judged only on the compulsory moves. Tot 1 through Freestyle 5 will use a half sheet of ice. Freestyle 6 through 10 will use the entire sheet. No music will be used. Note: There is no penalty for the quantity of swizzles, wiggles, strokes, crossovers, or edges performed in the Tot-Delta levels. Only the quality of these maneuvers will be judged. Tot 1 - Freestyle 3 Tot 1 Tot 2 Tot 3 Tot 4 Pre-Alpha Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Freestyle 1 Freestyle 2 Freestyle 3 Compulsory program not exceed one minute 1. Proper way to fall 2. Proper way to get up 3. Marching while moving 1. Two-foot jump in place 2. Single Swizzle 3. Two-foot Glide 1. Push and glide stroking 2. Forward Dip 3. Forward Swizzles 1. T-Position, push right and left 2. One-foot or Two-foot snowplow stop 3. Backward Wiggles 1. One-foot glide either foot 2. Forward swizzles 3. Backward swizzles 1. Forward Stroking 2. Forward crossovers - right foot over left 3. One-foot Snowplow 1. Backward Stroking 2. Backward crossovers - right foot over left 3. T-Stop - Right outside edge 1. Right forward outside three turn 2. Right forward inside open Mohawk combination 3. Hockey Stop 1. Left forward inside three turn 2. Four forward outside edges 3. Shoot the Duck OR Lunge 1. Two-foot Spin 2. Waltz Jump 3. Forward Arabesque 1. Waltz jump/tap-toe jump/one-half Flip Jump 2. One-Half Lutz Jump 3. One-Foot Spin 1. Salchow Jump 2. Change Foot Spin 3. Toe Loop Jump Freestyle 4-6 Freestyle 4 Freestyle 5 Freestyle 6 Not to exceed one and one-half minutes 1. Loop Jump 2. Sit Spin 3. Flip Jump 1. Lutz Jump 2. Camel Spin 3. Axel Jump 1. Axel -1/2 loop - Flip combination 2. Double Salchow Jump 3. Combo Spin 3 positions and change of foot Freestyle 7-10 Freestyle 7 Freestyle 8 Freestyle 9 Freestyle 10 Not to exceed one and one-half minutes 1. Double Toe Loop Jump 2. Flying Camel Spin 3. Opposite direction Loop Jump 1. Double Loop Jump 2. Flying Sit spin 3. Double Flip 1. Flying Camel Jump sit spin 2. Double Lutz Jump 3. Double Axel Jump 1. Double Axel/Double Toe Loop Jump combination 2. Triple edge Jump 3. Death Drop 7
Events Continued: Team Surprise: This event is open to all skaters from all ability levels. Each team must have four (4) skaters. The skaters must be from the same category level listed below. Skaters can skate above, but not below their Category Level. Skaters may only participate on one Team Surprise team. Each skater on the team will be expected to complete a task. The fastest team of four skaters that completes the required tasks will be the winner. Category Levels Low Medium Intermediate High All skaters must be Pre-Alpha Delta level skaters. All skaters must be Freestyle 1-3 levels and below. All skaters must be Freestyle 4-5 levels and below All skaters must be Freestyle 6-10 levels and below. Teams will compete against other teams in the same category level. Teams can also be divided by ages, if enrollment justifies. Team Wheel of Fortune: This event is for teams of four (4) skaters in Freestyle 1-10. Wheel of Fortune will use the Interpretive format with individual pieces of music selected by the Competition Director. A spinning wheel will be used with numbers corresponding to different pieces of music. The teams will be assigned a locker room and given 15 minutes to create their routine. Team will then be given a 5 minute warm-up to practice their routine on ice before competing. This event is considered a created event for this competition. The event guidelines and judging criteria will not be found in the ISI Handbook. Solo Spotlight This event is open to skaters of all levels. Skaters may enter more than one Solo Spotlight event provided they have a different program for each. Emphasis is placed on the theatrical and entertainment value of the skater s performance, rather than on the technical accuracy of the specific maneuvers. Couples Spotlight Two skaters perform a routine together that is entertaining, emotional, or a portrayal of characters using costumes and props (optional). Event groups are divided into Character, Dramatic, and Light Entertainment. This event is divided into five levels: Low, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. If skaters from two different category levels wish to compete together, they must compete and follow the rules for the higher category level. Family Spotlight This is a special event for the entire family-now an entire family may show their skating skills all together on the ice at the same time. This event is open to two or more related family members only, of any age and skating level. Routines may be fun, entertaining, emotional or portrayals of characters using costumes and props. 8
31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena Individual/Partner Entry Form ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 Name Birthdate Age as of 3/9/18 Female / Male Street Address Contact Phone ( ) City State Zip Email Address ISI Membership # Highest ISI Test Registered as of 2/3/18 Home Rink Primary Coach s Name Primary Coach s Email Primary Coach s Phone ( ) Entry Fee - Make checks payable to OFSC First Event $ 60.00 $ First Event for an additional Family Member $ 50.00 $ Each Additional Event @ $15.00 x Total Entry Fee Due Event Registration Skater s Competition Level: Individual Events: Solo Solo Compulsories Wheel of Fortune Open Freestyle Solo: Open Bronze Open Silver Open Gold Open Gold Short Open Platinum Open Platinum Short Solo Spotlight: Character Dramatic Light Entertainment Jump & Spin Partner Name: Low, Tots-Delta Bronze, FS 1-3 Silver, FS 4-5 Gold, FS 6-7 Platinum, FS 8-10 Couples Spotlight: Partner Name: Category: Character Dramatic Light Entertainment Low, Tots-Delta Bronze, FS 1-3 Silver, FS 4-5 Gold, FS 6-7 Platinum, FS 8-10 $ $ Entry MUST contain Rink/Park District stamp of authenticity for the skater to compete. *** ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2018 *** Mail entry to: OFSC,, Do not mail entries to the rink. Payment is due in full when your entry is submitted. A $20 penalty fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. Absolutely No Refunds will be given after February 17, 2018. Any changes in entry registration level, events, or team roster must be received by the OFSC in writing. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition director and will be charged double. Verification Information: I skate in this competition at my own risk for ( Home Rink Name ) ( Skater s Signature ) ( Parent or Guardian Signature ) The above information is true and the skater is registered with and has individual membership with the ISI. ( Coach or Skating Director Signature ) Are you an active USFS member who has competed at or above the Novice level (individual or synchronized) at any USFS National Championship within the last two years? Yes No 9
31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 Specialty Team Entry Form Team Wheel of Fortune, Team Surprise, and Family Spotlight Name of Group Home Rink Rink Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Event Registration Select Event Team Wheel of Fortune Freestyle 1-10 (Level ) Team Surprise Low, Pre-Alpha - Delta Family Spotlight Medium, Freestyle 1-3 Intermediate, Freestyle 4-5 High, Freestyle 6-10 Team Entry Fee - $12.00 per member. Please make checks payable to: OFSC Team Name: Name 1. Age as of 3/11/16 2. 3. 4. *** ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2018 *** and should be mailed to: OFSC Do not mail entries to the rink. Payment is due in full when your entry is submitted. A $20 penalty fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. Absolutely No Refunds will be given after February 17, 2018. Any changes in entry registration level, events or team roster must be received by the OFSC in writing. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition director and will be charged double. $12.00 x # of Team members = $ District 8 Referee Fee (except for Team Surprise) = $15.00 Total Due = $ 10
31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena ISI Endorsement1-3200-2017 Team Entry Form Production Team, Team Compulsory, Synchronized Skating, & Synchronized Formation Page 1 of 2 Name of Group Rink ISI Team # Rink Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Coach Title of Music Event Registration Select Event Select Majority Age (Synchro Events Only) Synchronized Formation Tot ( 6 & under) Senior Youth ( 12-14 ) Synchronized Skating Junior Youth ( 8 & under ) Teen ( 14-19 ) Advanced Formation Youth ( 9-11 ) Adult ( 20 & up ) Production Team Collegiate Team Compulsory (Level ) Synchronized Formation and Synchronized Skating Teams: The minimum number of skaters on a team is 8 and the maximum is 24. The Team entry form must be complete in listing every team member s name, age, ISI individual member number, and ISI Team number. Age for Synchronized events is determined as of July 1, 2017. If there are not enough teams to provide competition, the Youth and Senior Youth categories will be combined. A person may compete on up to three teams in the Synchronized categories if the overall age requirements for the team are met. Teams have 30 seconds to enter and exit the ice. *** ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2018 *** and should be mailed to: OFSC Do not mail entries to the rink. Payment is due in full when your entry is submitted. A $20 penalty fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. Absolutely No Refunds will be given after February 17, 2018. Any changes in entry registration level, events or team roster must be received by the OFSC in writing. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition director and will be charged double. $12.00 x # of Team members = $ District 8 Referee Fee = $15.00 Total Due = $ (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OFSC) 11
31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 Team Entry Form, Page 2 of 2 Team Name: ISI Team # Name Age as Age as of 7/1/17 ISI Member # Name of 7/1/17 ISI Member # 1. 17. 2. 18. 3. 19. 4. 20. 5. 21. 6. 22. 7. 23. 8. 24. 9. 25. 10. 26. 11. 27. 12. 28. 13. 29. 14. 30. 15. 31. 16. 32. Verification Information: The above information is true and all the skaters have current individual membership with the ISI, and I have notified the team members that they skate at their own risk, and hereby release the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District, the and their personnel from all liability. ( Coach s Signature and date ) ( Skating Director s Signature and date ) Are there any active USFS members who has competed at or above the Novice level (individual or synchronized) at any USFS National Championship within the last two years? Yes No If yes, please indicate those skaters by checking off their names. Park District stamp of 12 Entry MUST contain Rink/ authenticity for the skaters to compete.
31st Annual ISI Ice Breaker Classic March 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Oakton Ice Arena ISI Endorsement 1-3200-2017 Judges Inquiry Form Each rink should send 1 judge for every 10 skaters. The OFSC sponsors a Judges Raffle each day of the competition. Earn raffle tickets for every event you judge! Name Home Rink Street Address Phone ( ) City State Zip ISI Membership # Email Address Have you ever judged at any other ISI competition? Yes No Please circle judges certification level: Bronze Silver Gold Synchro When are you available to judge? Day Times Please remember: A good response to this inquiry means a lighter judging load for all involved. Thanks for your help! Please return this form as soon as possible to: OFSC 13