The Skating Club of New York presents: New York A Competition in Theatrical Skating Sanctioned by U.S. FIGURE SKATING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011 Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, New York, New York Deadline: Postmarked by January 16, 2011 Singles Events Dramatic : An artistic performance in which the skater performs a program to music which emphasizes dramatic emotions, choreography, original moves and musical interpretation. Entertainment : A cheerful or humorous performance in which the skater performs a program to music that emphasizes light entertainment. Skaters may choose music from musicals, movies, pop culture, etc. Extemporaneous Improvisation: Skaters will listen to music chosen in advance by the referee -- once in a secluded room with other competitors, and twice on the ice during warm-up. Each skater then will perform a routine expressing his/her own creative interpretation of the music. No coaching is allowed. Any skater receiving assistance from another party (coach, parent, friend, etc.) will be disqualified. Parade of Champions Final Round: All Preliminary and above singles competitors who finish 1st in any contested event (more than one entry in the event) will be invited back to compete in the Parade of Champions final round to be held at the end of the competition. Duets and Ensembles events: Duets: A theatrical performance by two contestants. Mini Production Ensemble: A theatrical performance by three to seven contestants. Production Ensemble: A theatrical performance by more than seven contestants Who May Compete: Events are open to skaters in good standing with U.S. Figure Skating or ISI who are skating at the No Test through Adult Gold or Masters level or at ISI level FS 1 through FS 6 level. Events are available for children, teens and adults. Skaters sign up for the event based on their free skating test level unless otherwise noted. Events can be for Single skaters, Duets, or Ensembles. Inquiries: Call The Skating Club of New York at 646 638-0030 or send email to: mail@thescny.org Officials: All judging panels for the events will be comprised of U.S. Figure Skating Judges. Basis for Judging Events: Performances will be judged primarily on theatrical and artistic qualities from an entertainment standpoint. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. Skaters will be judged in the following areas: music interpretation, audience appeal, choreography, and overall performance. Only one mark is assigned by each judge for each performance. No technical mark is given.
Basis for Judging Adult Free Skate Events: A well-balanced program to be judged on the 6.0 system. Awards: First, second, third, and fourth place finishers in each event will receive medals. This includes each member of a duet or ensemble with similar placement. National 2011: Singles competitors who place 1 st through 4th in a singles event may qualify for National 2011 which will be held in the summer of 2011. Music: Vocal Music is allowed. CDs should be labeled with the competitor s name and event. Make sure that each program is on it s own CD and there is only one recorded track on the CD. Please bring two CDs for each program in case of a problem. No Tapes will be accepted. Props / Scenery: Props are optional. If used, props/scenery must be placed and removed by the performer(s) in a total time (on and off) of one (1) minute for singles and duets, or two (2) minutes for an ensemble. Violations will be penalized. No throwing of objects on the ice, no smoke or fire and no live animals will be permitted. Climbing on the scenery will not be permitted. No helium balloons. No props using feathers or water. Costumes: Costumes should fit the performance. All costume parts shall be securely attached; loose costume items and hairpins can cause injuries. No costumes with feathers will be permitted on the ice. Schedule: Schedules will be posted on our web site (www.thescny.org) approximately one (1) week prior to the start of the competition. Schedules will not be mailed. Practice Ice: Details about practice ice will be available on the club web site in mid-january after the close of entries for the competition. Check at www.thescny.org Rink: Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers East Rink. Rink size is 185 x85 West 23 rd St. & Hudson River, New York, NY 10011 Rink phone: (212) 336-6100 Admission: No admission will be charged. Videotaping: There will be an official videographer for the competition. ALL ENTRY FEES INCLUDE ONE DVD OF THE EVENT S ENTIRE FLIGHT. If you sign up for multiple events requiring additional entry fees you will receive 1 DVD for each event. Duets and Ensembles will receive one (1) DVD. Additional copies will be able to be purchased. Videotaping by spectators is restricted to the bleachers and lobby; tripods are not allowed. Waiver of Liability, Rules, Decisions and Appeals: The Skating Club of New York, U.S. Figure Skating and Sky Rink accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition.
Events Type Events By Level U.S. FIGURE SKATING Test Equivalent*/ ISI Test Equivalent* * Freestyle ( FS ) and/or dance. Max Time (Minutes) No minimum Single Low Freestyle Jumps allowed: waltz, half flip, ballet jump; 1:30 Spins allowed: upright and scratch; Single No Test ISI/FS 3 1:30 Single Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary FS or ISI/FS 4 1:40 OR Preliminary Preliminary FS or ISI/FS 5 1:40 Duet * Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile FS 1:40 *Duet level set by the highest test level held by skater in the duet. Single or Duet (age 21 or over) Single or Duet (age 21 or over) Juvenile Juvenile FS or Juvenile MIF + complete Preliminary dance test or higher + Juvenile free dance test or ISI FS 6 Intermediate Intermediate FS or Intermediate MIF + complete Bronze dance test or higher + Intermediate free dance test 2:10 2:10 Novice Novice FS or Novice MIF + at least one 2:10 silver dance test + Novice free dance test Junior Junior FS or Junior MIF + at least two pre-gold dances + Junior free dance test 2:40 Senior Senior FS or Senior MIF + Gold Dance test 2:40 Adult Interp. No higher than Adult Bronze FS P-Bronz/Bronze or Bronze Dance 2:10 Adult Interp. No higher than Adult Gold FS Silver/Gold or Gold Dance 2:10 Type Events U.S. FIGURE SKATING Test Equivalent* Max Time (Minutes) * Freestyle ( FS ) and/or dance. Mini Ensembles Open 3:10 Production Ensembles Open 6:40 Warm-ups: Singles and Duet groups will have a warm up session of 3 minutes. Mini-Production Ensembles may warm up for 3 minutes. Production Number Ensembles may warm up for 5 minutes. Extemporaneous Improvisation contestants will warm up for 3 minutes. (Extemporaneous contestants should report to monitor forty-five (45) minutes before their event to hear their event music. Additional Guidelines for Competition: 1. The Competition Committee reserves the right to combine events where necessary. 2. Performance categories and levels may be further divided according to the number of entries. Entries will not be separated by gender. Effort will be made to keep groups to six entries. 3. There is no minimum time requirement. Maximum times are given above. A deduction of 0.2 will be applied for every 10 seconds in excess of the maximum performance time. 4. Timing starts with the first motion of the body.
New York 2011 SINGLES SKATER ENTRY FORM Including Adult Events OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM is DUE: January 16, 2011 (Postmark Deadline) Name: U.S. FIGURE SKATING or ISI #: Address: Home Club/Rink: City/State/Zip: Coach Name: Phone: Coach Phone: Email: Coach Email: Birth date: Age: Gender: SKATER TEST INFORMATION (Indicate Highest Level Passed) USFS Freeskate: USFS MIF: USFS Comp Dance: USFS Free Dance: ISI: EVENT TYPE SINGLE EVENTS (Place Check in Appropriate Box for Event Entered) Low Freestyle No Test PRE PRELIMINARY PRELIMINARY PRE-JUVENILE JUVENILE INTERMEDIATE NOVICE JUNIOR SENIOR ADULT INT. Pre-Bronze & Bronze ADULT INT. Silver, Gold, Masters Dramatic Entertainment Extemporaneous Improvisation N / A XXX All Signatures are Required: COMPETITOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN The undersigned approves this entry and agrees to hold harmless The Skating Club of New York, U.S. Figure Skating and Chelsea Piers from any and all loss, damage and/or injury sustained in any manner while participating in any activity of this competition. Competitor s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) COACH VERIFICATION I verify the skater(s) level and eligibility. CLUB VERIFICATION (U.S. FIGURE SKATING Members Only) I certify this skater is a Club member in good standing. Coach s Signature Officer s Signature/Title/Club FEE WORKSHEET : Make check out to The Skating Club of New York Mail to: The Skating Club of New York, Chelsea Piers, Pier 62 Room 207, New York, NY 10011 Initial Fee Additional Number of Total $95* Event(s) $45* events Singles $ *Fees include 1 DVD of the entire flight for each singles event entered. Returned checks will be assessed an additional $25 fee, along with any bank charges
New York 2011 DUET OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM DUE January 16, 2011 (Postmark deadline) DUET GENERAL INFORMATION Primary Contact: Address City/State/Zip Phone: Email: Duet Name: Coach Name: Coach Phone: Coach Email: SKATER INFORMATION Skater 1: Skater 2: Address: Address: City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip: Phone: Phone: Email: Email : Birthdate: Age: Sex: Birthdate: Age: Sex: Test Information (Indicate Highest Level Passed) USFS Freeskate: USFS MIF: USFS Freeskate: USFS MIF: USFS Comp Dance: USFS Free Dance: USFS Comp Dance: USFS Free Dance: ISI: ISI: EVENT TYPE EVENTS (Place Check in Appropriate Box for Event Entered. Skater may enter only one duet and one ensemble each.) LEVEL OF DUET IS DETERMINED BY THE LEVEL OF THE HIGHEST TEST HELD BY SKATER IN THE DUET. NO TEST PRE PRELIMINARY PRELIMINARY PRE-JUVENILE JUVENILE INERMEDIATE NOVICE JUNIOR SENIOR ADULT INT. pre-bronze or Bronze ADULT INT> Silver, Gold, Masters Duet SIGNATURES (All signatures are required.) COMPETITOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN The undersigned approves this entry and agrees to hold harmless The Skating Club of New York, U.S. Figure Skating and Chelsea Piers from any and all loss, damage and/or injury sustained in any manner while participating in any activity of this competition. COMPETITOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN The undersigned approves this entry and agrees to hold harmless The Skating Club of New York, U.S. Figure Skating and Chelsea Piers from any and all loss, damage and/or injury sustained in any manner while participating in any activity of this competition. Competitor s Signature Competitor s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) COACH VERIFICATION I verify the skaters' levels and eligibility. Coach s Signature CLUB VERIFICATION (U.S. FIGURE SKATING Members Only) I certify these skaters are Club members in good standing. PAYMENT INFORMATION Make check out to The Skating Club of New York. Mail to: The Skating Club of New York, Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, Room 207, New York, NY 10011 Returned checks will be assessed an additional $25 fee, along with bank charges Officer s Signature/Title/Club FEE WORKSHEET * The fee includes one DVD of the entire flight Event Fee* Qty Qty x Fee Duets $95 1 $95 TOTAL DUE: $95
New York 2011 MINI ENSEMBLE or PRODUCTION ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM - PAGE 1 Postmark Deadline : January 16, 2011 Ensemble Name: Contact Name: Address City, State, ZIP Phone Email address Coach Name: Coach Address, City, State, ZIP: Coach Phone: Coach Email: Skater Name U.S. Figure Skating # Production Ensemble Members **Parent or Skater Name Adult Signature 1. 16. 2. 17. 3. 18. 4. 19. 5. 20. 6. 21. 7. 22. 8. 23. 9. 24. 10. 25. 11. 26. 12. 27. 13. 28. 14. 29. 15. 30. U.S. Figure Skating # **Parent or Adult Signature ** Signature is required of skaters 18 and over or Parents of skaters under 18. The signature signifies the following: The undersigned approved this entry and agrees to hold harmless The Skating Club of New York, U.S. Figure Skating and Chelsea Piers from any and all loss, damage and/or injury sustained in any manner while participating in any activity of this competition.
New York 2011 MINI ENSEMBLE OR PRODUCTION ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM - PAGE 2 Authorizations (All Signatures Required) REPRESENTATIVE OR COACH: The undersigned approves this entry and agrees to hold harmless the U.S. Figure Skating, The Skating Club of New York and Chelsea Piers at Chelsea Piers from any and all loss, damage and/or injury that may be sustained in any manner while participating in any activity of this competition. Representative or Coach's Signature Print Name (Must be 18 or over, may be parent/guardian of a minor-aged skater) CLUB (if ensemble represents a club): The above-named ensemble has permission to represent our Club in the Production Ensemble event. Officer's Signature Title and Club Name Event Fee Worksheet 1 Event Fee Quantity Amount (Fee X Qty) Ensemble Fee $95* 1 $ Individual Fee $25 $ Total Entry Fees $ 1 Base fee $95 plus $25 per person X persons. * The fee includes one DVD of the entire flight. Send form and fees to: Make checks payable to The Skating Club of New York, and mail to: The Skating Club of New York Chelsea Piers Pier 62 Room 300 New York, NY 10011 Make checks payable to The Skating Club of New York Postmark Deadline: January 16, 2011 If you have any questions please contact The Skating Club of New York at 646 638-0030 or email to mail@thescny.org