Iceworks Skating Academy Presents th
The 6 Annual Basic Skills Competition
Saturday January 31, 2015 BS Approval # 17999
4th Annual Long Island Grand Prix Series The Cantiague Figure Skating Club, Freeport Skating Academy, Newbridge Arena, and Iceworks Skating Academy would like to welcome all skaters to our 4th event of our Grand Prix Series for this season! All information regarding participation is as follow… Who: Group 1: Skaters from Snowplow Sam to Free Skate 6, including Limited Beginner and Beginner Test Track. Group 2: Skaters from No Test to Preliminary, including Pre‐Preliminary and Preliminary Test Track. Dates: December 7, 2014‐ Cantiague Figure Skating Club “Holiday Classic”‐Cantiague Park, Hicksville NY January 31, 2015‐Iceworks Skating Academy “Love To Skate”‐Syosset, NY March, 2015‐Newbridge Arena “Clover Classic”‐Bellmore NY April 25, 2015‐Freeport Skating Academy’s “Spring Challenge”‐Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport NY May 2015‐Cantiague Figure Skating Club “Trophy Cup”‐Cantiague Park, Hicksville NY How it Works: Each skater will receive points for their placements at each competition in all Compulsory, Showcase, and Program events. Skaters will receive 3 additional points for every level they advance during the Series. Bonus points will not be awarded for moving from the Basic/Free Skate categories to the Beginner/High Beginner category. Remember you can enter 3 different disciplines in each competition to accumulate more points! See chart below for point values. After all 3 competitions, points will be totaled to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Finals will be conducted if needed. Special awards, along with a gift certificate will be given out at the CFSC Trophy Cup Competition in May. Placement Points 1st 5 nd 2 4 rd 3 3 th 4 2 5th 1 If there is only 1 skater in the group, he or she will be awarded 3 points. If last‐minute changes cause groups to become larger than 5 skaters, then all skaters finishing 5th or lower will receive 1 point. Skaters may receive bonus points for advancing in level during the course of the season. THE MORE EVENTS YOU ENTER, THE MORE POINTS YOU EARN!
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL “I Love to Skate” BASIC SKILLS BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION A fun, introductory, competitive experience for the beginning skater Saturday, January 31, 2015
Approved Event
Islanders Iceworks 175 Underhill blvd., Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 496.2277
WHO MAY COMPETE: The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program and/or are current full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete, but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All SNOWPLOW SAM and BASIC SKILLS SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including Moves in the Field or Individual Dances. Skaters in other events may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition and may have passed Moves in the Field. If a skater competes at a non-qualifying competition in a Beginner or No Test category, then that skater must compete at the equivalent or higher level in a Basic Skills approved competition.
RULES: This competition has been approved by US Figure Skating and will be conducted in association with U.S. Figure Skating rules governing non-qualifying and Basic Skills competitions as set forth in the 2014/15 Rulebook. It is agreed that the competitor and family holds Iceworks, Central Island Properties, LLC, New York Islanders Hockey Club, LP and their respective owners, officers harmless from any and all liability either during practice or the competition, and from any and all liability for damages to or loss of property. Non-U.S. Figure Skating judges may be used to judge some of the events. The selection of all officials will comply with the rules for competitions as set out in the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook and in the criteria developed for U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills competitions. ENTRY FEES: $55.00 for first event and $25.00 for extra event, $20.00 late fee Payment must accompany the entry form. Per USFS Rule 3235, NO refunds will be granted except for event cancellation or rink closure. There will be no refunds made for withdrawals for medical reasons. Late entries will be accepted only at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. There will be a $25.00 fee for returned checks.
DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by January 17, 2015. Late entries may be accepted only at the discretion of the Competition Committee, and will be subject to a $20.00 late fee. The number of late entries may be restricted due to time constraints.
SCHEDULE: The competition schedule will be posted on our website www.islandersiceworks.com. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place skaters in each group. 4th place medals will be awarded where necessary.
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN: All competitors must check in at the Registration Desk upon arrival at the rink. It is suggested that competitors arrive one hour prior to their scheduled event.
MUSIC: CD’s will be only form accepted. Competitors must bring their program music (labeled with their name, address, and event) to the Registration Desk upon checking in. It is suggested that all skaters have back up CD in their skating bag in case of a problem. RINK: The ice surface measures 200’ x 85’. ADMISSION: There will be no admission charge.
DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO Valerie Murray at 516-496-2277 Or email –
[email protected] ** If a skater competes in a Beginner Category or higher, they may not go back to compete in the Freeskate Categories. ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY
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If a skater has passed the Pre-Juvenile MIF or higher, they may not compete in an approved Basic Skills Competition.
6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION – Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 ENTRY FORM Must be postmarked by Jan. 17th, 2015 or late fee applies
Skaters Name___________________________________ USFSA#_______________________ Date of Birth:_____________________ Age:___________ Please Circle: Female Male Address:_________________________________________________ State:_________ Zip:_______ Phone #:___________________________ E-Mail Address:__________________________________ Home Club/Rink:_________________ Tests Passed: Basic Skills:_________ Freestyle:________ Moves:_____ Coaches Name:_____________________ Coaches Phone #:________________ Coaches E-Mail___________________________ Basic Elements (No Music) __Snowplow Sam 1-3 __ Basic 1 __ Basic 2 __ Basic 3 __ Basic 4 __ Basic 5 __ Basic 6 __ Basic 7 __ Basic 8 Basic Program (With music) __ Snowplow Sam 1-3 __ Basic 1 __ Basic 2 __ Basic 3 __ Basic 4 __ Basic 5 __ Basic 6 __ Basic 7 __ Basic 8
First Event Additional Events Total Amount Enclosed
Freeskate Compulsories (No Music) __ Freeskate 1 __ Freeskate 2 __ Freeskate 3 __ Freeskate 4 __ Freeskate 5 __ Freeskate 6 __ Beginner __ High Beginner __ No Test __ Pre Preliminary __ Preliminary
Test Track Free Skate (With music) __ Pre Preliminary __ Preliminary Introductory Free Skate __ Beginner __ High Beginner
Freeskate Program (With music) __ Freeskate 1 __ Freeskate 2 __ Freeskate 3 __ Freeskate 4 __ Freeskate 5 __ Freeskate 6
Showcase Events __ Showcase Basic 1-8 __ Showcase Freeskate 1-6 __ Showcase Beg./High Beg __ Showcase No Test/Pre Pre __ Showcase Preliminary
Well Balanced Free Skate (With music) __ No Test __ Pre Preliminary __ Preliminary
$55.00 ______ x $25.00
$55.00 $________ $________
The completed entry form, with fees, must be postmarked no later than Sunday, January 17, 2015 Make check or money order payable to Iceworks and mail to: Iceworks Skating Academy 175 Underhill Blvd.
Syosset, NY 11791 Credit Card Information: Name on Card Number:___________________________________________________________
Exp. Date______________
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________ ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE UNLESS AN EVENT IS CANCELED. Certification of Competitor: The Competitor is eligible to enter the events checked. It is agreed that the competitor and family holds the (NAME OF PROGRAM/ CLUB/ARENA) harmless from any and all liability either during practice or the competition, and from any and all liability for damages to or loss of property. Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________ Date__________ Competitor Signature______________________________________ Date__________ Instructor/Coach Signature_________________________________ Date__________ Program Director/Club Officer______________________________ Date__________
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
BASIC ELEMENTS EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee OR have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on OR each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater. • To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice • No music • Elements must be skated in the order listed Level Snowplow Sam 1‐3
Time 1:00 max.
Basic 1
1:00 max.
Basic 2
1:00 max.
Basic 3
1:00 max.
Basic 4
1:00 max.
Basic 5
1:00 max.
Basic 6
1:00 max.
Basic 7
1:00 max.
Basic 8
1:00 max.
Skating rules / standards • March followed by a two foot glide and dip • Forward two foot swizzles 2‐3 in a row • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles 2‐6 in a row • Forward two foot glide and dip • Forward two foot swizzles 6‐8 in a row • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles 6‐8 in a row • Forward one foot glide ‐ either foot • Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2‐3 each foot • Moving snowplow stop • Two foot turn in place‐ forward to backward • Backward two foot swizzles 6 ‐ 8 in a row • Forward stroking • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4‐6 consecutive • Forward slalom • Backward one foot glide ‐ either foot • Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions • Standstill forward outside three‐turn – right and left • Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise • Forward crossovers 4‐6 consecutive both directions • Backward stroking ‐ 4‐6 strokes • Backward snowplow stop – right or left • Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise • Backward crossovers 4‐6 consecutive ‐ both directions • Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg ‐ minimum three revolutions • Side toe hop ‐either direction • Hockey stop • Standstill forward inside three‐turn – right and left • Bunny Hop • Forward spiral on a straight line – right or left • Lunge – right or left • T‐stop – right or left • Standstill forward inside open Mohawk – right to left and left to right • Ballet Jump ‐ either direction • Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter clockwise • Forward inside pivot • Moving forward outside or forward inside three‐turns , right and left • Waltz jump (from a standstill) • Mazurka ‐ either direction • Combination move ‐ clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward crossovers into forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge • Beginning one‐foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position ‐ minimum three revolutions
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY EVENT Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional • To be skated on ½ ice • No music is allowed • The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels • A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level • Time: 1:15 or less Level Time Skating rules / standards • Advanced forward stroking ‐ 4‐6 consecutive • Backward outside three‐turns right and left Free Skate 1 1:15 max. •
• •
Free Skate 2
1:15 max.
• • • • •
Free Skate 3
1:15 max.
Free Skate 4
1:15 max.
Free Skate 5
1:15 max.
Free Skate 6
1:15 max.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
One‐foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers‐minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Forward outside or inside spiral – right or left Waltz Three's – right or left, 2‐3 sets Beginning back spin ‐ entry optional – minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Backward inside three‐turns, right and left Back spin‐ minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2‐3 consecutive sets‐right or left Sit spin‐ minimum three revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/loop jump combination Camel spin‐ minimum three revolutions Forward upright spin to back upright spin‐ minimum three revolutions, each foot Loop/loop jump combination Flip jump Five step Mohawk sequence ‐ 1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6) Camel, sit spin combination ‐ minimum of four revolutions total Split jump or stag jump Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Lutz jump
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. • To be skated on full ice • The skater may use elements from a previous level • A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Level
Time
Snowplow Sam 1‐3
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 1
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 2
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 3
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 4
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 5
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 6
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 7
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Basic 8
1:00 +/‐10 max.
Skating rules / standards • March followed by a two foot glide and dip • Forward two foot swizzles 2‐3 in a row • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles 2‐6 in a row • Forward two foot glide and dip • Forward two foot swizzles 6‐8 in a row • Forward snowplow stop • Backward wiggles 6‐8 in a row • Forward one foot glide ‐ either foot • Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2‐3 each foot • Moving snowplow stop • Two foot turn in place‐ forward to backward • Backward two foot swizzles 6 ‐ 8 in a row • Forward stroking • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4‐6 consecutive • Forward slalom • Backward one foot glide ‐ either foot • Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions • Standstill forward outside three‐turn – right and left • Forward crossovers 4‐6 consecutive both directions • Backward stroking ‐ 4‐6 strokes • Backward snowplow stop – right or left • Backward crossovers 4‐6 consecutive ‐ both directions • Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg ‐ minimum three revolutions • Side toe hop ‐either direction • Hockey stop • Standstill forward inside three‐turn – right and left • Bunny Hop • Forward spiral on a straight line – right or left • Lunge – right or left • T‐stop – right or left • Standstill forward inside open Mohawk – right to left and left to right • Ballet Jump ‐ either direction • Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter clockwise • Forward inside pivot • Moving forward outside or forward inside three‐turns right and left • Waltz jump (from a standstill) • Mazurka ‐ either direction • Combination move ‐ clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge • Beginning one‐foot upright spin , free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position ‐ minimum three revolutions
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM EVENT Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed. • To be skated on full ice. • The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels • A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level • Time 1:30+/‐10sec Level Free Skate 1
Time 1:30+/‐10 sec
Skating rules / standards
Free Skate 2
1:30+/‐10 sec
• • • •
Free Skate 3
1:30+/‐10 sec
Free Skate 4
1:30+/‐10 sec
Free Skate 5
1:30+/‐10 sec
Free Skate 6
1:30+/‐10 sec
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
• • • •
Advanced forward stroking ‐ 4‐6 consecutive One‐foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers‐minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump Forward outside spiral – right or left Beginning back spin ‐ entry optional – minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Back spin‐ minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Forward power 3's, 2‐3 consecutive sets –right or left Sit spin‐ minimum three revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/loop jump combination Camel spin‐ minimum three revolutions Forward upright spin to back upright spin‐ minimum three revolutions, each foot Loop/loop jump combination Flip jump Camel, sit spin combination ‐ minimum of four revolutions total Split jump or stag jump Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence Lutz jump
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
Introductory Levels Free Skate Program General event parameters: • Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music IS permitted at all levels. • Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. • Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. Level
Jumps
Spins
Step Sequences
Qualifications
Beginner 1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Maximum 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one‐half rotation (front to back or back to front). • Max 2 jump sequences • Max 2 of any same jump
Max 2 spins: • Two upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min 3 revolutions)
Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests
High Beginner 1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Maximum 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one‐half rotation (front to back or back to front including half‐loop) • Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only. • Max 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max 2 of any same type jump.
Max 2 spins: • Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min 3 revolutions)
Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills free skating badge tests
No Test 1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Maximum 5 jump elements: • Up to 2 may be jump combos or sequences • Jump combos are limited to 2 jumps. • Jump sequences are limited to 3 single jumps (half‐loop is not considered a single jump at this level). • No Axels or double jumps are permitted
Maximum of 2 spins: • Spins must be of different character. • Each spin must have a minimum of 3 revolutions. • Spins may change feet, position and start with a fly.
One step sequence that utilizes ½ of the ice surface.
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
Test Track Free Skate General event parameters: • Skaters may not enter both a Well‐Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. • Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music IS permitted at all levels. • Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. • Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. • The following deductions will be taken: 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. 0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions. Level
Jumps
Spins
Step Sequences
Qualifications
Pre‐Preliminary 1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one‐half rotation (front to back or back to front including half‐loop) • Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe‐loop and loop only. • Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences • Maximum 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 2 spins: • Two spins of a different nature, one position only. No change of foot, no flying entry. (Minimum 3 revolutions)
Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre‐ preliminary free skate test
Preliminary 1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). • Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences • Maximum 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 2 spins: • One spin in one position; no change of foot, no flying entry. (Minimum 3 revolutions) • One spin consisting of a front scratch to back scratch; exit on spinning foot not mandatory. (Min 3 revolutions per foot)
Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre‐ preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
Introductory Levels Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional • To be skated on ½ ice • No music is allowed • The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels • A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level • Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program Level Time Skating rules / standards • Waltz jump Beginner 1:15 max. • ½ jump of choice • Forward two foot or one foot spin, minimum three revolutions (free leg position optional) • Forward or backward spiral • Toe loop jump High Beginner 1:15 max. • Salchow jump • Forward scratch spin‐ minimum three revolutions • Forward or backward spiral • Loop jump No Test 1:15 max. • Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) • Solo spin‐ sit or camel spin ‐ minimum three revolutions • Spiral sequence‐ must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included.
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
Compulsory Moves General event parameters: • Elements skated on ½ ice • Elements may be performed only once • Music is not allowed Level Time Pre – Preliminary 1:00 max.
Preliminary
1:00 max.
Skating rules / standards • Single flip • Jump combination: single / single (no Axel) • Sit spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions • Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge) • Single Lutz • Jump combination: single / single (may include Axel) • Back upright spin; min., 3 revolutions • Forward inside spiral
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ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
Well-balanced Free Skate General event parameters: • Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same non qualifying competition. • Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted for pre‐preliminary‐intermediate. • Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. • Either US or the 6.0 judging system may be used for this event. • All relevant and appropriate US rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org, under “Technical Information,” then “Singles/Pairs”. Level Pre‐Preliminary
Time 1:40 Maximum Vocal music permitted
Jumps Maximum of 5 jump elements: a) b)
c) d) e)
Preliminary
1:30 +/‐ 10 sec.
Spins Maximum of 2 spins:
Any single jumps, including Axel, allowed. Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps. Number of jumps in a jump sequence is limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps (½ loop is not considered a single jump.) Axel may be repeated as an individual jump, as part of a jump combination or jump sequence. Maximum of 2 Axels. Double or triple jumps are not allowed.
f) Maximum of 5 jump elements: a) b)
c) d) e)
f)
g) h)
a) b) c) d)
Spins must be of a different nature Spins may change feet and/or position. Spins may start with a fly. Minimum of 3 revolutions
Maximum of 2 spins:
One must be an Axel or waltz‐jump. Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps Number of jumps in a jump sequence is limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps (½ loop is not considered a single jump.) Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted, selected from: double Salchow, double toe‐loop, double loop) Axel and no more than 2 different double jumps may be repeated as individual jumps, as part of jump combinations or jump sequences. Maximum of 2 Axels or any double jump. Double flips, double Lutzes, double Axels or triple jumps are not allowed.
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Step Sequences One step sequenced that must use ½ of the ice surface.
a) b) c) d)
Spins must be of a different nature Spins may change feet and/or position. Spins may start with a fly. Minimum of 3 revolutions
One step sequenced that must use ½ of the ice surface.
ICEWORKS SKATING ACADEMY 6th ANNUAL BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION SHOWCASE EVENTS – “light entertainment” Showcase events are open to skaters in Basic, Free Skate, Limited Beginner through Preliminary and Adult Bronze. Groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Skaters must enter at the same level as their free skate event or highest test level of skater’s in the group ensemble or production number. If a free skate event is not being entered, skaters must enter at their current test level or one level higher. Vocal music is permitted. Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided singles and duet competitors within one minute and by unaided ensemble contestants within two minutes for setup and two minutes for removal. A .2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges’ mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance. Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical qualities. 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. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestant’s marks. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice. 6.0 Judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. * For specific guidelines regarding the conduct of Showcase or Artistic competitions, refer to the Nonqualifying Showcase Guidelines posted on www.usfigureskating.org. Showcase category : • Light entertainment: Showcase program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities such as comedy, love and mime while incorporating skating skills.
LEVEL Basic 1‐8 Free skate 1‐6/ Beginner/High Beginner No Test/ Pre‐preliminary
Preliminary
ELEMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
May not have passed any higher than Basic 8 level. 3 jump maximum. ½ rotation jumps May not have passed any official U.S. only, plus the following full rotation Figure Skating free skate tests. jumps: Salchow and toe loop. 3 jump maximum. No axels or double Must have passed no higher than U.S. jumps permitted. Figure Skating Pre‐Preliminary or Adult pre‐Bronze free skate test. 3 jump maximum. Axels are permitted, Must have passed no higher than U.S. but no double jumps allowed. Figure Skating Preliminary free skate or Adult Bronze test. Elements only from Basic 1‐8 curriculum
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PROGRAM LENGTH Time 1:00 Max Time: 1:30 Max
Time: 1:30 Max
Time: 1:40 Max
