Figure Skating Competition @ McFetridge Sports Center ISI Endorsement #1-2294-201 McFetridge Sports Center 3843 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 773.478.2609 www.mcfetridgesportscenter.com City of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Chicago Park District, Michael P. Kelly, General Superintendent & CEO For more information about your Chicago Park District, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call (312) 742-PLAY; (312) 747-2001 (TTY).
Dear Skaters, Coaches and Parents: McFetridge Sports Center would like to invite you to participate in the 24 th Annual School s Out Competition, which will be held. This year, we re offering more events than ever, including the newly added Jump & Spin event! As always, each competitor will receive a complimentary t-shirt for participating in our competition. Enclosed is the information packet which includes entry forms and everything you will need to know about registration, event descriptions, compulsory skills and judging. All entry forms and payments must be received no later than Saturday, May 10 th. If you have any questions, please call McFetridge Sports Center at (773) 478-2609. We look forward to seeing you at our 24 th Annual School s Out Competition! Sincerely, Jenny Ward Program Coordinator-Figure Skating McFetridge Sports Center jward@mcfetridgesportscenter.net 1
DISTRICT 8 REFEREE PANEL District 8 is happy to announce the formation of the Referee Panel The goal of this panel is 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 a training program endorsed by the ISI national office and ISI Chief Referee Margy Bennett. Each referee is a current ISI professional member, gold certified and active judge for the past five years. The formation of this panel was introduced, cultivated and voted upon by the District 8 competition and rink directors and passed by a majority vote. Each competition is required to participate in this pilot program. Each competition will be supplied with at least one (in some instances two) District 8 referee to ensure quality judging and rule interpretation. Each competition will now require an additional $2 per competitor and $15 team entry fee to support this program. Thank you for supporting the district s continued efforts to provide fair and positive experiences for all its skaters, parents and coaches. 2
McFetridge Sports Center Ph: 773.478.2609 ISI Endorsement #1-2294-201 McFetridge Sports Center and the Chicago Park District invite you to participate in the 24 th Annual School s Out Competition, which will be held at McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N. California Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60618. The School s Out competition is open to all levels of achievement and features the following divisions: Tots, Pre- Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Freestyle 1-10 and Special Skater 1-10. Events offered include Tot Racing, Solo, Solo Compulsories, Music Interpretive, Footwork, Open Freestyle, Solo Spotlight, Couples Spotlight, Family Spotlight, Stroking, Artistic, Jump & Spin and Synchronized Formation and Skating. Entry forms must be accompanied by a check or money order in the appropriate amount. Make checks payable to: MCFETRIDGE SPORTS CENTER Mail to: 3843 N. CALIFORNIA AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60618 ATTN: SKATING DIRECTOR ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 10, 2014. We reserve the right to limit entries. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Competition Director. THE FEE FOR LATE ENTRIES IS $20.00. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS GIVEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! ELIGIBILITY In celebration of our 24 TH Anniversary, all competitors will receive a complimentary t-shirt. The School s Out competition is open to all individual members of the Ice Skating Institute whose membership is current up to and including the date of competition. All entrants must compete at the level of their highest test passed and all tests must be registered with the ISI National Office prior to May 10, 2014. The Skating Director must sign the entry form to verify that the information contained on the entry form is true and accurate. Inaccurate and/or incomplete forms will not be accepted. COMPETITION STANDARDS The School s Out competition will be conducted in strict accordance with the rules and regulations set forth in the current 2012 ISI Handbook. Each skating level will be divided by age groups according to enrollment. In instances where there may be large or small enrollment in any age group, we reserve the right to divide or combine age groups. When only one skater is entered in an event, that skater must earn 80% of the total possible points to receive first place, otherwise, the skater will receive second place. For this reason, every attempt will be made to assure there is more than one skater per event. Members of USFS who are individual members of ISI are eligible to compete in accordance with the ISI/USFS Joint Statement Policy. USFS members should obtain written permission from their home club 30 days prior to the competition. Skaters must pass the ISI tests to compete in any ISI competition events. Skaters who have only passed USFS tests should refer to the chart on the next page to determine the appropriate competition level. 3
Highest USFS Test Passed Pre-preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior & Senior Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold ISI Competition Level Freestyle 3/Open Bronze Freestyle 4/Open Silver Freestyle 4/Open Silver Freestyle 6/Open Gold Freestyle 6/Open Gold Freestyle 7/Open Platinum Freestyle 8/Open Platinum Freestyle 2/Open Bronze Freestyle 3/Open Bronze Freestyle 4/Open Silver Freestyle 5/Open Gold ISI number and test level (competition level) must be entered in the appropriate areas on the Entry Form. CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION All skaters should check-in one (1) hour prior to their scheduled event. Skaters participating in the first events of the day should check-in no less than ½ hour before the warm-up time. The program event schedule will be sent to each ice arena represented at the competition and emailed to the competitors who include their email address on the Individual Entry Form. Music must be turned in to the registration table one (1) hour prior to the scheduled event, by way of CD ONLY. All CDs should be properly labeled with the skater s name and level. CDs may be picked up at the registration table after the completion of the event. Any unclaimed CDs will not be returned by mail. EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Tot Racing is for skaters in Tot 1-4, who are age 5 & under and current ISI members. This event consists of skating a fast lap around the perimeter of the ice rink. All entrants will receive an award. Solo A technical program routine to music with emphasis on the required test level maneuvers from the skater s current level. Open Freestyle This event category has no required maneuvers. 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 and Platinum events. Skaters should perform a well-balanced program of jumps, spins, footwork and gliding maneuvers. Maneuver limitations: Bronze-Skaters can do any maneuver from FS 3 & below Silver-Skaters can do any maneuver from FS 5 & below Gold-Skaters can do any maneuvers from FS 6 & below Platinum-Skaters can do any maneuvers Stroking The stroking event is open to Alpha and Beta skaters. Skaters are grouped together by age and ability level, and they perform forward stroking in both directions. Skaters will stroke to music selected by the host rink. Music Interpretive Skaters listen to a selection of music while they mentally choreograph a routine to it. Emphasis is on the skater s ability to choreograph to music, not on the difficulty of the skating maneuvers performed. 4
Compulsory Events In the Compulsory event, each skater will perform three (3) pre-selected maneuvers. Each maneuver should be performed one time only and in any order, in a pre-choreographed program that uses a minimum of connecting steps and arm movements between each maneuver and does not exceed 1 minute. There is no penalty for the number of swizzles, strokes, crossovers or edges performed at the Pre-Alpha-FS 1 levels. Only the quality of the maneuvers is judged. Additional maneuvers, such as any jump, spin, gliding maneuver, or uncaptured move are NOT ALLOWED. Pre-Alpha thru Delta and Freestyle 1-4 will use ½ sheet of ice. Freestyle 5-10 will use full ice. Note: Penalties will be given for not following limitations on maneuvers or for performing incorrect maneuvers. Compulsory Maneuvers PRE-ALPHA- Left One foot glide, Forward Swizzles, Backward Swizzles ALPHA- Forward Stroking, One-foot Snowplow Stop, Left over Right Forward Crossovers BETA- Backward Stroking, Left over Right Backward Crossovers, Left T-Stop GAMMA- Left Forward Inside Mohawk Combination, Right Forward Outside 3-Turn, Hockey Stop DELTA- Forward Inside Edges, Left Forward Inside 3-Turn, Forward Lunge FS 1- ½ Flip Jump, 2 Foot Spin, Backward Inside Edges FS 2- ½ Toe Walley Jump, ½ Lutz Jump, 1 Foot Spin FS 3- Salchow Jump, Toe Loop or Toe Walley Jump, Change Foot Spin FS 4- Flip Jump, ½ Loop Jump, Sit Spin FS 5- Lutz Jump, Axel Jump, Camel/Sit/Upright Spin Combination FS 6- Double Salchow Jump, Split Jump, Layback FS 7- Double Toe Loop Jump, Two Walley Jumps in Sequence, Combination Spin with change of foot and position FS 8- Double Loop Jump, Split Lutz, Flying Sit Spin FS 9- Double Lutz Jump, Axel/Double Loop Combination, Flying Camel Spin into a Jump Sit Spin FS 10- Double Axel/Double Toe Loop Combination, Death Drop, Triple Edge Jump Special Skater Compulsory Maneuvers Special Skater 1- Fall, Get Up, March in Place Special Skater 2- Fwd. Swizzle, Two Foot Glide, Teapot (Dip) Special Skater 3- F-Swizzles, Scooter Push, B-Wiggles Special Skater 4- T-Position Push, One Foot Swizzle, Forward crossovers standing still Special Skater 5- Forward Stroking, Snow Plow Stop, R-over-L Forward Crossovers Special Skater 6- Two Foot Turn F to B, Forward One Foot Glide on a Curve, Left One Foot B-Swizzle Special Skater 7- Back Stroking, Choice of Stops, L-over-R Back Crossovers Special Skater 8- RFI Mohawk, LFI Mohawk, RBO Edge on a Curve Special Skater 9- RFO Three Turn, LFO Three Turn, Choice of Stop Special Skater 10- Bunny Hops, Lunge, LFI Three Turn Jump & Spin This event is for teams of two skaters. The teams 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 REQUIRED MANEUVERS Low (Pre-Alpha-Delta) Jump: Two Foot Hop or Bunny Hop Spin: Two Foot Spin Medium (Freestyle 1-3) Jump: ½ Flip or Toe Loop Jump Spin: Two Foot or One Foot Spin Intermediate (Freestyle 4-5) Jump: ½ Loop or Axel Jump Spin: Sit Spin or Back Spin High (Freestyle 6-10) Jump: Double Salchow or Double Loop Spin: Flying Camel or Flying Sit Spin One team of two skaters enters the ice together and stops. The first skater will attempt the same jump two times and then stops. The second skater will then attempt the same spin twice. After the second skater finishes his/her second attempt, the skaters will bow and exit together. The maneuvers are judged for technical accuracy, not for difficulty. Only the better of the two attempts is 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 required or permitted. Duration not to exceed 1 minute. For additional information, please refer to the ISI Handbook. 5
Solo Spotlight & Couples Spotlight Skaters perform a routine that is entertaining, emotional or a portrayal of characters using costumes and props (optional). This event is divided into Low, Medium, Intermediate and High. Skaters must adhere to maneuver limitations based on the level. Family Spotlight A spotlight event open to two or more related family members only, of any age and skating level. Routines may be fun, entertaining, emotional or a portrayal of characters using costumes and props (optional). Footwork This event is open to all Freestyle Level Skaters only. Skaters perform original sequences of footwork set to music. The program must not exceed one (1) minute. Skaters are not allowed to perform any jump over ½ rotation or any spin over 3 revolutions. Special Skater This category is for skaters of all ages who participate in the ISI Special Skater test program. Artistic Skating Skater performs a routine to music in which the emphasis is on strong edges, flow, choreography, innovative moves and music interpretation. Technical maneuvers are not judged in this event. Synchronized Formation and Synchronized Skating Teams Teams must contain a minimum of 8 skaters and a maximum of 24 skaters. The names of the divisions, age requirements, and durations for the synchronized teams are as follows: Age Group Majority of Skaters Ages Skating Team Duration Formation Team Duration Tot 6 & under 2:00 (10 sec. leeway) 3:00 (10 sec. leeway) Jr. Youth 8 & under 2:30 (10 sec. leeway) 3:30 (10 sec. leeway) Youth 9-11 3:00 (10 sec. leeway) 3:30 (10 sec. leeway) Sr. Youth 12-14 3:30 (10 sec. leeway) 3:30 (10 sec. leeway) Teen 14-19 4:30 (10 sec. leeway) 4:00 (10 sec. leeway) Adult 20-39 3:30 (10 sec. leeway) 4:00 (10 sec. leeway) It is recommended that these all be separate divisions, but when entries are limited, the Competition Director may combine Youth and Senior Youth divisions to provide competition for teams. All other divisions may NOT be combined even if entries are limited. The Synchronized Formation and Synchronized Skating Team Entry Form must be complete in listing every team member s name, individual ISI number, and age as of July 1, 2013. POINTS AND AWARDS Participants in all events will earn participation and placement points for their home rink team. The team accumulating the most points will be the Overall Team Champion of the competition. All individual/partner event entries receive 1 participation point per entry, plus the following placement points for their rink team: 5 points for 1 st place; 4 points for 2 nd place; 3 points for 3 rd place; 2 points for 4 th place and 1 point for 5 th place. Synchronized Team events will receive 5 participation points plus additional placement points as follows: 25 points for 1 st place, 20 points for 2 nd place, 15 points for 3 rd place, 10 points for 4 th place, and 5 points for 5 th place. Team trophies will be awarded to teams accumulating the top 3 point totals. McFetridge Sports Center is not eligible to win the team trophy. JUDGES AND COACHES In accordance with the ISI Rules and Regulations, ALL COACHES with participating skaters are required to be ISI Professional Members. Any coach accompanying a skater to the competition is expected to judge and to be certified to judge at the appropriate level. It is mandatory that each rink with competitors supply one (1) judge for every ten (10) participants. The competition director reserves the right to deny access to the competition ice door and hospitality room, to any coach without proper coaching and judging credentials. Team points may be deducted from those teams who do not provide appropriate judges. 6
VIDEO SERVICES Professional DVDs may be purchased for all events. See the registration table for more information. OVERVIEW McFetridge Sports Center has one regulation rink measuring 200 by 85. The facility features 6 indoor tennis courts, a fitness center, concession stand, locker rooms, and grandstand seating for 1200 people. DIRECTIONS From I-294: I-294 south to I-90. East on I-90 to I-90/94. I-90/94 to Addison Ave. Left (east) on Addison approx. 1 mile to California. Left (north) on California approx. ½ mile to McFetridge Sports Center. Arena is just past the Gordon Tech High School on the right (east) side of the road. From I-94: I-94 to I-90/94 to Addison Ave. East (left) on Addison approx. 1 mile to California. Left (north) on California approx. ½ mile to McFetridge Sports Center. Arena is just past Gordon Tech High School on the right (east) side of the road. *Please allow additional travel time for scheduled Cubs home games. McFetridge Sports Center 24 th Annual School s Out Competition Ph: 773.478.2609 Fax: 773.478.0445 JUDGE INQUIRY FORM Complete this form and mail to: 3843 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 or fax to: 773.478.0445 In accordance with ISI rules and regulations, all coaches with participating skaters are required to be ISI Professional Members. Any coach attending and/or signing a competitor s entry form is expected to judge and be certified to judge at the appropriate level. Name Rink Representing Phone ( ) ISI Professional Membership # Street Address Email City State Zip Are you an ISI Certified Judge? Please circle certification level: Bronze Silver Gold Group Synchro I am qualified to judge the following: [ ] Alpha-Delta [ ] FS 1-5 [ ] FS 6 & up [ ] Compulsories [ ] Music Interpretation [ ] Spotlight [ ] Footwork [ ] Synchronized Skating Coach Signature The competition director reserves the right to deny access to the competition rink door and hospitality room, to those without proper coaching and judging credentials. See you at the 2014 School s Out Competition! 7
McFetridge Sports Center 24 th Annual School s Out Competition Ph: 773.478.2609 Fax: 773.478.0445 ISI Endorsement #1-2294-201 INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM (Please print) Skater s Name Age (as of 6/14/14) Date of Birth Gender Address City State Zip Phone ISI # Rink Name Email Primary Coach Coach s Phone Coach s Email Highest test passed and registered with ISI before May 10, 2014 and with USFSA I wish to compete in the following events: (Please list the level you will compete for each event) TOT RACING 5 & under SOLO Pre-Alpha- FS 10 COMPULSORY Pre-Alpha-FS 10 INTERP. FS 1-10 FOOTWORK FS 1-10 STROKING Alpha/Beta (Solo Spotlight: Choose one only) SPOT Lt. Ent. Pre-Alpha- FS 10 SPOT Drama Pre-Alpha- FS 10 SPOT Char. Pre-Alpha- FS 10 OPEN FREESTYLE Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum ARTISTIC FS 1-10 COUPLES SPOTLIGHT LOW: Pre-Alpha-Delta COUPLES SPOTLIGHT MEDIUM: FS 1-3 COUPLES SPOTLIGHT INTERMEDIATE: FS 4-5 COUPLES SPOTLIGHT HIGH: FS 6-10 FAMILY SPOTLIGHT 2 or more related members Participants: JUMP & SPIN LOW/MEDIUM/ INTERMEDIATE/HIGH Partner s Name/Level: Partner s Name/Level: Partner s Name/Level: Partner s Name/Level: Partner s Name/ Level: ENTRY FEE T-SHIRT SIZE: TOT RACING. $15 $ SINGLE EVENT (includes Mandatory Referee Fee)..$62 $ CHILD: S (6-8) M (10-12) L (12-14) EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT..$10 X = $ FAMILY ENTRY $84* $ ADULT: S M L XL *OPEN TO 1 EVENT PER SKATER, UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 FAMILY MEMBERS TOTAL DUE $ MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: MCFETRIDGE SPORTS CENTER **Phone number and driver s license number must appear on the face of the check** MAIL TO: MCFETRIDGE SPORTS CENTER, 3843 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 Attn: Figure Skating Director ****ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 10, 2014**** Verification Information: I skate in this competition at my own risk for. (Rink Name) (Skater s Signature) (Parent or Guardian Signature) (Coach s Verification Signature) (Coach s ISI #) (Judging Certification Level) The above information is true and the skater has a current ISI membership and the appropriate test registered with ISI. (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 8
McFetridge Sports Center 24 th Annual School s Out Competition Ph: 773.478.2609 Fax: 773.478.0445 ISI Endorsement #1-2294-201 TEAM ENTRY FORM Page One of Two Team Coaches: Use a separate entry form for each team. No refunds. (Please print) Name of Team/Group: ISI Team Number: Rink/Team Address: Phone: ( ) Coach/ Instructor Name: Coach Phone: ( ) Email: # of Skaters: Music: We skate at our own risk at this competition for (Name of Rink/Team) (Coach s Signature) SELECT EVENT SELECT MAJORITY AGE GROUP Synchronized Skating Team Tot (Majority 6 & under) Jr. Youth (Majority 8 & under) Synchronized Formation Youth (Majority 9-11 yrs.) Sr. Youth (Majority 12-14 yrs.) Teen (Majority 14-19 yrs.) Adult (Majority 20 & up) Synchronized Formation and Synchronized Skating Teams: Teams must contain a minimum of 8 skaters and a maximum of 24 skaters. The Team Entry form must be complete in listing every team member s name, age, individual ISI number, and ISI Team number. Age for Synchronized events is determined as of July 1, 2013. ***ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 10, 2014*** MAIL ENTRIES TO: McFetridge Sports Center 3843 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Attn: Figure Skating Director MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: MCFETRIDGE SPORTS CENTER Phone number and driver s license number must appear on the face of the check. Payment is due in full when your entry is submitted. A $25 penalty fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank Total number of skaters: X $10.00 per skater, plus $15 Team Referee Fee = Total $ 9
McFetridge Sports Center 24 th Annual School s Out Competition Ph: 773.478.2609 Fax: 773.478.0445 ISI Endorsement #1-2294-201 TEAM ENTRY FORM Page Two of Two Team Name ISI Team # Name Age as of 07/01/13 ISI Membership # 1. 16. 2. 17. 3. 18. 4. 19. 5. 20. 6. 21. 7. 22. 8. 23. 9. 24. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Name Age as of 7/01/13 ISI Membership # Verification Information: I skate in this competition at my own risk for. (Rink Name) (Coach s Signature) The above information is true and the skaters are registered with and have individual memberships with ISI. (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 10