North Atlantic Regional Championships Non-Qualifying Events October 3 & 4, 2013 GENERAL INFORMATION The 2014 North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships - Non- Qualifying Events will be held October 3-4, 2013 at the Olympic Center located at 2634 Main Street, Lake Placid, N.Y. The championships are sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and hosted by the SC of Lake Placid and the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority. The entry deadline for the 2014 North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships - Non-Qualifying Events is 11:59p.m. EST, September 1, 2013. All entries must be submitted online. A link will be provided at www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/northatlantics14.php For additional information, check out the competition website at the following link: www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/northatlantics14.php After the close of entries, September 1, 2013, there will be absolutely no entry fee refunds, unless an event is canceled. Refunds will only be given for practice ice, pre-purchased pins and programs, pre-ordered admission tickets and extra credentials for documented medical reason of the skater. Requests for refunds must be in writing with doctor s note attached and e- mailed to skating@orda.org by October 10, 2013. Any refund requests submitted after this date will not be considered. ARENA INFORMATION Olympic Center 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, N.Y. 12946 518.523.1655 www.lakeplacidskating.com www.whitefacelakeplacid.com The Olympic Center houses three rinks: 1980 Rink - Herb Brooks Arena: 100 x 200 1932 Rink - Jack Shea Arena: 100 x 200 USA Rink (practice only): 85 x 200 A cafeteria is located on site as well as concession stands in the competition rinks. Limited parking is available in the parking lot behind the arena, however, the Lake Placid Municipal Parking Lot is located next to the Olympic Center with plenty of parking.
ELIGIBILITY Skaters may enter all events for which they are qualified. Skaters competing in the qualifying events at the 2014 North Atlantic Regional Championship may NOT enter any test track events, but may participate in showcase, solo dance and moves in the field. A skater may compete at their current test level and/or one level up, but may not skate down. Test level is as of September 1, 2013. RULES The competition will be conducted according to the rules of U.S. Figure Skating as set forth in the 2013-2014 U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. REGISTRATION The registration desk will be located on the main level of the arena just outside the main doors of the 1980 Rink. It will be open on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5pm-9pm. On competition days (October 3rd & 4th) it will be open 1 hour prior to the first competitive event and close at the conclusion of the last competitive event. All skaters are expected to be in the arena one hour prior to the start of their scheduled event. MUSIC The only acceptable form of music will be CDs with only ONE track. The CD should be clearly labeled with the skater s name and event. Skaters should turn in one copy per event and it is their responsibility to have a back up copy rinkside during the competition should it be necessary. Due to compatibility and reliability reasons, please do not submit re-recordable CD-RW discs. BULLETIN AND NOTICES The official bulletin board will be located at the registration desk. The official schedule of events will be posted on the official bulletin board and will supersede all other schedules. It is the responsibility of each participating team to check the official bulletin board for all official information. Notices posted here are considered sufficient notice to all teams. All teams must check the official board frequently. AWARDS Medals will be presented to athletes in first through third place in each event. Awards will be presented at times designated on the official bulletin board.
ADMISSION Daily Admission: All Event Tickets $10 Adults $7 Juniors/Seniors (ages 7-12, 65+) $30 Adults $18 Juniors/Seniors (ages 7-12, 65+) Tickets will be needed for competition days ONLY. They may be purchased on site at the door or the Box Office. CREDENTIALS Each athlete will receive complimentary credentials for 1 chaperone and 1 designated approved coach. The credentials are marked with the individual s name and are non-transferable. You must have credentials to enter the 1980 and 1932 Rinks, the warm-up area and the locker rooms. At the time of registration, AFTER competition music has been turned in, each competitor will receive their credential badges for themselves and their chaperone(s). The competitor s coach will pick up their credential badge separately at check-in. A photo ID must be shown by all chaperones and coaches when the credential is picked up. BADGES are non-transferable! Badges must be worn at all times while in the 1980 & 1932 Rinks. Any lost badges will be replaced for an additional charge of $30 per badge. PHOTOGRAPHY Action photos as well as still awards photos will be available for purchase at the event. Miracle Moments photography will be located on the mezzanine of the 1980 Rink. Please note: Flash photography of the competition, including practice ice, is strictly prohibited per U.S. Figure Skating policy. VIDEOGRAPHY EVC is the official videographer for this competition. Please note: videotaping of the competition, including practice ice, in any form is strictly prohibited per U.S. Figure Skating policy. PROGRAM INFORMATION If you would you like your photo in the event souvenir program, email a photo to skating@orda.org, no later than September 1, 2013. Photos should be a yearbook style headshot in JPEG or PNG format with a pixel resolution of at least 600 x400 pixels. Detailed instructions with a link to the email address will be available on the event website www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/northatlantics14.php. Photographs and media forms will be used for the program and publicity of the event. Submission
of a competition entry automatically grants permission to use all accompanying information, including photographs, for publicizing these Championships. Programs can be purchased at the cost of $15 per program. It is in your best interest to pre-purchase your program, as there will be a limited availability at the event. Programs will be available for pre-purchase on the online entry form. MERCHANDISE Event merchandise will be available for purchase at the arena as well as online prior to the event. A link to merchandise will be available on www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/northatlantics14.php SCHEDULE / GROUPS A schedule will be posted on the event web site: www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/northatlantics14.php as soon as possible following the close of entries. (Entries close on September 1, 2013). ACCOMODATIONS Please make your reservations early to guarantee you have the necessary room(s). OFFICIAL HOTELS: Crowne Plaza 101 Olympic Drive, Lake Placid 518.523.2556 The Crowne Plaza will be offering the following rates for rooms between October 4, 2013 and October 8, 2013. 2 Night minimum stay required. $209/night plus tax for October 4 & 5, $149/night plus tax for October 6 & 7. To book a reservation, please call 1-800-874-1980 or 518-523-2556 and ask for the North Atlantic Skating Room Block. They require a nonrefundable pre-payment 30 days prior to arrival. Golden Arrow 2559 Main Street, Lake Placid 518.523.3353 The Golden Arrow will be offering rates with two different cancelation policies. 24 hour Cancelation Rate this allows the guest to make changes and cancellation of their reservation up to 24 hours before their arrival date. Midweek (Sunday-Thursday) o Village Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $149 per night o Lake Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $169 per night Weekend (Friday & Saturday) o 2 Night Minimum o Village Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $229 per night o Lake Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $239 per night 7 Day Cancelation Rate guests must make any changes or cancellations 7 days prior to arrival date. (Dropped room nights count as cancellations) Midweek (Sunday Thursday) o Village Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $99 per night o Lake Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $109 per night Weekends (Friday & Saturday) o 2 Night Minimum o Village Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $199 per night o Lake Rooms with 1 or 2 beds at $209 per night
Hampton Inn 801 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid 518.523.9500 The Hampton Inn has a block of rooms available at the rates of $179 (October 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8) and $199 (October 4 & 5) plus tax. Please call the hotel directly at 518-523-9500 and mention North Atlantic Figure Skating. These rooms will be available until September 4th only. High Peaks Resort 2384 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid 518.523.4411 The High Peaks Resort has a block of rooms in their Lakeview Building at a rate of $159/night plus tax. Please call 518-523-4411 and use the code: North Atlantics. Northwoods Inn 2520 Main Street, Lake Placid 518.523.1818 The Northwoods Inn will be offering the following rates: $89 per night (October 2-3, 6-8) $129 per night (October 4 & 5) There is a 72 hour cancellation policy and reservations not cancelled 72 hours before the arrival day are subject to full charges for the duration of the stay. Please use a group booking code: NAFS. You can book online at northwoodsinn.com, through e-mail at reservations@northwoodsinn.com or by phone at 518.523.1818. OTHER HOTELS: Lake Placid has a variety of hotels, motels and bed, bed & breakfasts and rental properties at many different price points. Please visit www.lakeplacid.com for more information. Entry Fees & Refunds Individual Events Fees: $80 first event $70 second event $50 third event $45 each additional Refund Policy: There will be no refunds unless official documented medical proof is provided. CONTACTS Co-Chairs: Kathaleen Cutone cutone@msn.com Mary-Elizabeth Wightman marye@orda.org Chief Referee, Kathaleen Cutone Events to be held: Individual Freestyle *skaters may compete in well balanced or test track, but not both* Senior Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Senior Free Skate test.
Time: Men 4:30; Ladies 4:00 Junior Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Junior Free Skate test. Time: Men 4:00; Ladies 3:30 Novice Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Novice Free Skate test. Time: Men 3:30; Ladies 3:00 Intermediate Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Intermediate Free Skate test. Time: Men & Ladies 2:30 Juvenile Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 2:15 Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 2:00 Requirements: 2013-2014 Well Balanced Program Requirements Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 2:00 Preliminary Free Skating Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 1:30 Requirements: 2013-2014 Well Balanced Program Requirements Preliminary Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 1:30 Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 1:30 or less Requirements: 2013-2014 Well Balanced Program Requirements Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls 1:30 or less No Test Free Skating Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must not have passed any USFS FS test Time: Boys & Girls 1:30 or less
Requirements: 2013-2014 Well Balanced Program Requirements Beginner Test Track Test Requirements: Must not have passed any USFS FS test Time: 1:30 Limited Beginner Test Track Test Requirements: Must not have passed any USFS test. Time: 1:30 Test Track Short Program Events Senior Test Track Test Requirements: must have passed senior free skate test Time: 2:50 max Requirements: 1. Serpentine Edge Step from Senior MITF (counterclockwise only) 2. Extension Spiral Step from Senior MITF (right foot start only) 3. Jump Combination must consist of a double/double. May not repeat the jump from steps. 4. Jump immediately preceded by steps double lutz 5. Flying Spin may not be the same as spin in one position. Basic positions only - no variations permitted. No change of position. May change feet. 6. Spin Combination - must consist of all three basic positions. May change feet and/or commence with a fly. Basic positions only no variations permitted. 7. Spin in One Position may not be the same position as flying spin. Basic positions only no variations. Junior Test Track Test Requirements: must have passed junior free skate test Time: 2:50 max Requirements: 1. Left Power Pulls from Junior MITF (counterclockwise only) 2. Straight Line Step Sequence from Junior MITF (right foot start only) 3. Jump Combination - must consist of a double/double. May not repeat the jump from steps. 4. Jump immediately preceded by steps double flip 5. Flying Spin - may not be the same as spin in one position. Basic positions only - no variations permitted. No change of position. May change feet. 6. Spin Combination - must consist of all three basic positions and one change of foot. Basic positions only no variations. 7. Spin in One Position may not be the same position as flying spin. Basic positions only no variations. Novice Test Track Test Requirements: must have passed novice free skate test Time: 2:30max 1. Inside 3-turn/rocker-choctaw sequence from Novice MITF 2. Forward Outside Loops from Novice MITF 3. Jump immediately preceded by steps double loop
4. Jump Combination must consist of a double/double. May not repeat the jump from steps. 5. Spin in one position choice of camel, sit or layback spin. Basic position only no variations. May change feet. 6. Spin Combination must consist of at least one change of foot and one change of position. Basic positions only no variations. Intermediate Test Track Test Requirements: must have passed intermediate free skate test Time: 2:30max Music: 1. 1st Side Spiral Sequence from Intermediate MITF 2. Outside Twizzles 3. Jump from Steps double salchow or double toe loop 4. Jump Combination single/double or double/single 5. Spin flying spin. Basic positions only no variations. May change feet. 6. Combination Spin Must consist of at least one change of foot and one change of position. Basic positions only no variations. Juvenile Test Track Time: 2:00 max Music: 1. Forward Outside Double Three Turns from Juvenile MITF 2. Backward Power Three Turns from Juvenile MITF 3. Jump from Steps - axel 4. Combination Jump single/single 5. Spin layback spin basic position only no variations 6. Combination Spin must consist of at least one change of foot and one change of position. Solo Pattern Dance Events Preliminary Test Requirement: No test or passed preliminary Dance to be skated: Canasta Tango Pre-Bronze Test Requirement: Passed preliminary or pre-bronze Dance to be skated: Fiesta Tango Bronze Test Requirement: Passed pre-bronze or bronze Dance to be skated: Willow Waltz Pre-Silver Test Requirement: Passed bronze or pre-silver Dance to be skated: Foxtrot Silver Test Requirement: Passed pre-silver or silver Dance to be skated: Tango Pre-Gold Test Requirement: Passed silver or pre-gold
Dance to be skated: Paso Doble Gold Test Requirement: Passed pre-gold or gold Dance to be skated: Westminster Waltz International Test Requirement: Passed gold or international Dance to be skated: Silver Samba Solo Free Dance Events Juvenile Test Requirement: juvenile free dance (solo or partnered) Requirements: according to 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Series Rules Intermediate Test Requirement: intermediate free dance (solo or partnered) Requirements: according to 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Series Rules Novice Test Requirement: novice free dance (solo or partnered) Requirements: according to 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Series Rules Junior Test Requirement: junior free dance (solo or partnered) Requirements: according to 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Series Rules Senior Test Requirement: senior free dance (solo or partnered) Requirements: according to 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Series Rules Moves in the Field Events Each program must contain the specified moves within the time duration specified. The moves may be skated in any order. Music may be vocal or instrumental. Skaters must wear all black. This will be judged on the 6.0 system. Skaters receive two marks. The technical mark will be based on the focuses of the specified moves. Difficulty of transitional elements will not be rewarded in the technical mark. The presentation mark will be based on carriage, projection, style, ice coverage, phrasing of movements to music and creativity of transitional elements. Please note that the time duration is maximum time no deduction will be given for being under the specified time. Senior Test Requirement: Senior Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 3:20 max Sustained Edge Step clockwise only Extension Spiral Step right foot start side only Backward Outside power double 3 s to power double inside rockers left foot only Backward Inside power double 3 s to power double outside rockers right foot only Serpentine Edge Step counterclockwise only
Junior Test Requirement: Junior Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 3:15 max Right Outside Rockers Left Power Pulls R-L-R Choctaw Sequence Side Backward Outside Loops Straight Line Step Sequence right foot start only Novice Test Requirement: Novice Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 3:00 max Inside 3-turn/rocker-choctaw sequence Right forward/backward outside counters Forward Outside Loops Backward Inside twizzles Intermediate Test Requirement: Intermediate Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 2:50 max 1 st Side Spiral Sequence RFO-LBI Brackets in the Field Sequence Outside Twizzles Inside Slide Chasse Pattern Juvenile Test Requirement: Juvenile Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 2:30 max Clockwise Forward Power Circle Backward Power Three Turns Forward Free Skating Cross Strokes Forward Outside Double Three Turns Pre-Juvenile Test Requirements: Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 2:20 max Forward Power Stroking RFO-LBI three turns in the field Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls Five Step Mohawk Sequence Preliminary Test Requirements: Preliminary Moves in the Field Test Program Duration: 2:20 max Forward & Backward Crossovers Consecutive Inside Spirals
Right Forward Power 3-turns Forward Circle 8 Pre-Preliminary Test Requirement: Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field Test Clockwise Perimeter Stroking Backward Inside Edges Left Spiral Waltz Eight Showcase Events Dramatic Entertainment Events Showcase program utilizing intense emotional skating quality to depict a choreographic theme. Props and scenery ARE permitted. Skaters may skate up one level. Preliminary Program Duration: 1:40 max Eligibility: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate or Preliminary Dance, but must not have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Bronze Dance. Pre-Juvenile Program Duration: 1:40 max Eligibility: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Bronze Dance, but must not have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Bronze Dance. Juvenile Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Bronze Dance, but must not have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance. Ages 13 and under. Teen Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance, but must not have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Silver Dance. Ages 14-17. Intermediate Eligibility: Must have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Silver Dance, but must not have passed Novice Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance. Ages 17 and under. Young Adult Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance, but must not have passed Novice Free Skate or Silver Dance. Ages 18-20. Novice Eligibility: Must have passed Novice Free Skate or Silver Dance, but must not have passed Junior Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance.
Junior Eligibility: Must have passed Junior Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance, but must not have passed Senior Free Skate or Gold Dance. Senior Eligibility: Must have passed Senior Free Skate or Gold Dance. Light Entertainment Events Showcase program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities such as comedy, love and mime while incorporating skating skills. Props and scenery ARE permitted. Skaters may skate up one level. Preliminary Program Duration: 1:40 max Eligibility: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate or Preliminary Dance, but must not have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Bronze Dance. Pre-Juvenile Program Duration: 1:40 max Eligibility: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Bronze Dance, but must not have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Bronze Dance. Juvenile Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Bronze Dance, but must not have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance. Ages 13 and under. Teen Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance, but must not have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Silver Dance. Ages 14-17. Intermediate Eligibility: Must have passed Intermediate Free Skate or Silver Dance, but must not have passed Novice Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance. Ages 17 and under. Young Adult Eligibility: Must have passed Juvenile Free Skate or Pre-Silver Dance, but must not have passed Novice Free Skate or Silver Dance. Ages 18-20. Novice Eligibility: Must have passed Novice Free Skate or Silver Dance, but must not have passed Junior Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance. Junior
Eligibility: Must have passed Junior Free Skate or Pre-Gold Dance, but must not have passed Senior Free Skate or Gold Dance. Senior Eligibility: Must have passed Senior Free Skate or Gold Dance.