Announcement Willa Trophy Interclub Figure Skating Competition Hyvinkää, Finland 31.1. 1.2.2015 1
8.10.2014 Announcement Interclub Figure Skating Competition Willa Trophy Figure Skating Club Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry, Finland, has a pleasure to invite skaters to participate in the interclub figure skating competition. Event time: Organizer: Venue of the competition: Competition s web page: 31.1. 1.2.2015, Hyvinkää, Finland Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry (www.hytl.fi) Hyvinkään Jäähalli, Vaiveronkatu 70, Hyvinkää, Finland www.hytl.fi/kilpailut/64 Competition will be held in the following Single Skating categories and classes (only Free Programs): ISU evaluation: Springs A, Girls (Silmut A) born 2003 or later FS Novice A, Girls (SM-noviisit) born 1.7.2000 or later FS Novice B, Girls (Noviisit) born 1.7.1999 or later FS Novice C, Girls (Aluenoviisit) born 2000 or later FS Junior C, Ladies (Aluejuniorit) born 1995 or later FS Finnish star evaluation: Pre-Chicks Girls (Tintit) born 2007 and younger FS Chicks, Girls (Tintit) born 2006 FS Cubs, Girls (Minit) born 2005 or later FS Springs B, Girls (Silmut B) born 2003 or later FS Debs B, Girls (Aluedebytantit) born 2002 or later FS Pre-Young I, Girls (Taitajat) born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later FS Pre-Young II, Girls (Taitajat) born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later FS Pre-Young III, Girls (Taitajat) born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later FS Judging: The Finnish Star evaluation system will be used in categories Pre-Chicks, Chicks, Cubs, Debutants B, Springs B, Pre-Young I, Pre-Young II and Pre-Young III. In the Finnish star evaluation system skaters will be judged by giving stars from different technical elements and presentation components. ISU judging system will be used in categories Springs A, Novice A, Novice B, Novice C and Junior C. The organizer will invite the judges and pay their expenses. 2
Preliminary Competition Schedule: Saturday 31.1.2015 at 9.00-20.00 and Sunday 1.2.2015 at 9.00 20.00. Organizing club reserves the right to change the schedule. More detailed schedule will be published on the official web page by January 13, 2015. Registration of entries: Entries must be submitted by January 8, 2015 at the latest using the entry form (all categories). Please email entries to the following address: kilpailut.hytl@luukku.com. Competitors must be members of an association or a club with the ISU. Organizing club reserves the right to enter more competitors and limit the number of skaters. Confirmation of the skaters accepted to the competition and preliminary competition schedule will be published on the website by January 13, 2015. In a case a skater has been entered in the competition but cannot participate, she can be replaced by another skater in the same category between closing date of entries to 24 hours before the draw. Planned program content: Please send the Planned Program Components (for Springs A, Novice A, Novice B, Novice C, Junior C categories) no later than 16.1.2015 by email to kilpailut.hytl@luukku.com. Entry Fee: Star evaluation, 50 for each skater. ISU evaluation, 60 for each skater Please note that entry fees are refunded only against medical certificate. Entry fee must be paid 22.1.2015 at the latest to our bank account: Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry IBAN FI19 5062 0320 2113 07 SWIFT OKOYFIHH Payment reference number: 5500 Draw: The official draw will be held on Wednesday 21nd of January 2015 at 17.00.The result will be published on the official web page of the competition on 22.1.2015. Practice: Free practice on Friday 30.1.2015 at 15.00-17.30. Music: Awards: Liability: Music will be played on CD player. Music must be provided on CD (no CD-RWs or DVDs). CDs equipped with the full name of the competitor, category and the name of the club must be submitted to the organizer s desk before the relevant event and picked up from the same place after event. All competitors must have an extra copy of their music available at rink side during their event. Three first standings will be awarded with a cup and a diploma. All other competitors will receive a medal and a diploma at the awarding ceremony. According to ISU Regulations, Rule 119, organiser accepts no liability for damages or injuries sustained by competitors or official. As 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 officials and against the Organizer. Expenses: The participants pay travel expenses, board and accommodation themselves. Results: Result information and detailed protocols will be available on the official web page of the 3
competition. Protests: Each team has the right to submit protest against the judges decision. Protests must be submitted to the Referee of the relevant event at the latest immediately after the event. Upon the submission of the protest a protest fee of 30 EUR must be paid. The referee s decision is final. In the new ISU Judging Systems no protests can be filed against the judges, but against the right determination of the executed element or any calculation error. Accommodation: All participants pay the accommodation by themselves. Please make the reservations directly with the hotel. See offers of accommodation at the competitions web page. Attachments: Registration form Planned Program Components and Technical Data Welcome to Finland! On behalf of Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry Helle Halla-aho +358 (0)40 5476 222 Announcement is sent to the following countries: Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, Lithuania, Belarus and Sweden. 4
TECHNICAL DATA Finnish star evaluation: Pre-Chicks, Girls born 2007 or later (Tintit) Free program: max 2 min, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Some single jumps 2. At least 2 different spins (at least 3 revolutions) 3. Spirals Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed Chicks, Girls born 2006 (Tintit) Free program: max 2 min, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Some single jumps 2. At least 2 different spins (at least 3 revolutions) 3. Spirals Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed Cubs, Girls born 2005 or later (Minit) FS: max 2min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. All single jumps - Axel and max. 1 double jump - Axel and one (1) double jump may be repeated only once in a jump combination/sequence 2. 3 different spins minimum 4 revolutions 3. Step sequence covering ½ of the ice-rink 4. At least 2 unsupported spiral positions Springs B, Girls born in 2003 or later (Silmut B) FS: Girls 2.30 min (+/-10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. A maximum of 5 jump elements - One Axel type jump - At least one(1) double jump, but all double jumps can be attempted - Each double jump can only be repeated once - A maximum of 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one(1) with 3 jumps, one with max 2 jumps) 2. Max 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations positions may take place at 3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. A minimum of 2 unsupported spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral 5
Debs B, Girls born 2002 or younger (Aluedebytantit) FS: time max 3 min 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10): 1. A maximum of 6 jump elements - One of which must be Axel jump - A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps) - Each double and triple jump may be repeated once 2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations positions may take place at 3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral Pre-Young I, Girls born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later (Taitajat ei Axelia) FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Max 5 jump elements. - At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences 2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions) 3. Step sequence (at least covering ½ of the ice-rink) 4. At least 2 unsupported spirals Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed Pre-Young II, Girls born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later (Taitajat Axel) FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Max 5 jump elements. - One (1) which must be Axel jump - At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences 2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions) 3. Step sequence (at least covering ½ of the ice-rink) 4. At least 2 unsupported spirals Note: Double jumps are not allowed Pre-Young III, Girls born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later (Taitajat Axel +2 kaksoishyppyä) FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Max 5 jump elements. - One (1) which must be Axel jump - At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences 2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions) 3. Step sequence (at least ½ cover of the ice) 4. At least 2 unsupported spirals Note: Axel and two(2) of different nature double jump(s) are allowed, which may be repeated only once in a jump combination/sequence 6
TECHNICAL DATA ISU evaluation: Springs A, Girls born in 2003 or later (Silmut A) FS: Girls 2min 30 sec (+/-10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted 1. Max 5 jump elements -1 Axel type jump - At least 3 different double jumps, but all double jumps can be attempted - Each double jump may only be repeated once - A maximum of 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, one with max 2 jumps) 2. Max 3 spins with different ISU abbreviations -1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two -1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs) -1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at 3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. Minimum 2 unsupported spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral Program component factor is 1.2 The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall. Novice A, Girls born 1.7.2000 or later (Advanced Novice) Free program: Girls 3 min. (+/- 10 sec) A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (Girls: max 9 elements) 1. Girls: Max 6 jump elements - 1 must be Axel type of jump - Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, one with max 2 jumps) - Only 2 different jumps with 2.5 or 3 revs can be repeated in a jump combination or jump sequence. Same 2.5 or 3 revs jumps can only be repeated once 2. Max 2 different spins - 1 spin should be a spin combination (min 10 revs). The spin must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at any stage of the spin - The other spin should be a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance (min 6 revs) 3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface Obs. Level 4 of difficulty is permitted (spins, step sequence) Bonus: Three most valuable jumps are rewarded, for 2A 2.0 points and for triple jumps 3.0 points. The maximum bonus is 9.0 points. The programme component factor is 2.0 In the second half of the programme, the base value of all jump elements will be multiplied by 1.1 7
Novice B, Girls born 1.7.1999 or later FS: time 3 min. (+/- 10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10): 1. A maximum of 6 jump elements - 1 Axel type of jump - At least 1 jump combination or jump sequence, max 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps) - A minimum of 3 different double jumps - Each double and triple jump may be repeated once 2. Max 3 spins with different ISU abbreviations positions may take place at 3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral Programme component factor is 1.5 In the second half of the programme, the base value of all jump elements will be multiplied by 1.1 Novice C, Girls born 2000 or later (Aluenoviisit) FS: max 3 min 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10): 1. A maximum of 6 jump elements - 1 Axel type of jump - A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps) - Each double and triple jump may be repeated once 2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations positions may take place at 3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral Program component factor is 1.2 The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall. 8
Junior C, Ladies born 1995 or later (Aluejuniorit) FS: max 3 min. 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10): 1. A maximum of 6 jump elements - 1 Axel type of jump - A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps) - Each double and triple jump may be repeated once 2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations positions may take place at 3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface 4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral Program component factor is 1.2 The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall. 9