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2016MoranMemorialChampionships
August26-28,2016
REGISTERONLINEFORTHISCOMPETITIONATICEHOUSENJFSC.ORG
Sanctionedby
U.S.FigureSkating
U.S.FigureSkatingBasicSkillsApproval
Sanction#24233
******ThisisaUSFSSanctionedTrialJudgeCompetition******
Hostedby
IceHouseofNewJerseyFigureSkatingClubwww.icehousenjfsc.org
at
ICEHOUSE111MidtownBridgeApproachHackensack,
NJ07601
201-487-8444ext.232www.icehousenj.com
EntryRegistration:www.Entryeeze.com
2016MoranMemorialChampionships
DATES:August26-28,2016
LOCATION:ICEHOUSE111MidtownBridgeApproachHackensack,NJ07601COMMUNICATION:Telephone:201-487-8444ext.232Fax:201-498-1250Website:www.icehousenjfsc.orgorwww.icehousenj.comCOMPETITIONCHAIRS:MariaMorin201-398-8726EdwardVanCampen201-487-8444ext.232REFEREE:IlanaPrusockGENERAL:Youmayentertheeventsforwhichyouhavepassedtherequiredtest,oronelevelhigher(i.e.,skatersmayskateuponelevel)basedontestspassedasofAugust1,2016.Shortandlongprogramsareseparateevents.Youmayskateatonlyonelevelpereventcategory(e.g.,JuvenileFreeSkateandIntermediateShortProgram,butnotJuvenileFreeSkateandIntermediateFreeSkate).The6.0systemwillbeusedforalleventsexceptIntermediate,Novice,Junior,andSeniorShortPrograms,andJuvenile,Intermediate,Novice,Junior,andSeniorFreeSkateevents.IJSwillbeusedfortheseevents.U.S.FigureSkatingprogramcontentrulesineffectforthe2017regionalqualifyingcompetitionsshallapplyELIGIBILITY: AllentrantsmustbemembersingoodstandingofU.S.FigureSkating,U.S.FigureSkatingBasicSkills,oraforeignfederation.TestrequirementsforeventcategoriesareasoftheclosingdateofAugust1,2016.JuvenileandOpenJuveniletestqualificationasofclosingdate,August1,2016.Alsoagerequirementsasofclosingdate;OpenJuvenile14yearsofageorolder;Juvenileunderage14.LIABILTIY:U.S.FigureSkating,theIceHouseofNJFSC,andtheIceHouseacceptnoresponsibilityforinjuryordamagesustainedbyanyparticipantinthiscompetition;competitorsassumetheriskofcompetinginaccordancewithU.S.FigureSkatingruleCR10.12.RULES:ThecompetitionwillbeconductedaccordingtotherulesofU.S.FigureSkatingassetforthinthe20162017Rulebook.FACILITY:Therinksmeasure200’x85’withroundedcornersandahockeybarrier.ENTRYINFORMATION:Onlineentryatwww.Entryeeze.com.TheCompetitionisopentoallamateurskaterswhoaremembersingoodstandingwithU.S.FigureSkating,USFSBasicSkillsoraforeignfederation.Thecompetitionwillbegovernedbytherulesspecifiedinthe2016U.S.FigureSkatingrulebookincludingnewamendedprovisionspassedatthe2016GoverningCouncil.Thelocalorganizingcommitteereservestherighttolimitthenumberofcompetitorsineachflightandineventandtocombineordividegroups.Assoonasthescheduleisavailable,itwill
bepostedonourwebsite,www.icehousenjfsc.organdwww.icehousenj.com.Skatersareresponsibleforbeingpresentattheirownevents,anditissuggestedthattheybereadytoskateatleastonehourbeforethescheduledtime.SkatersmustregisterATLEASTONEHOURBEFORETHESCHEDULEDTIMEOFTHECOMPETITIONEVENT.IJSEVENTS:
SinglesandPairs:JuvenilethroughSenior.ShortandLongProgramsareconsideredseparateevents.
1stEvent:$165.00 2ndEventandalladditionalevents:$55.00
Pairsshouldsplittheevententryfees.IfdoingbothSinglesandPairsevents,Singleseventwillbeyourfirstevent.
6.0EVENTS:
SinglesandPairs:BeginnerthroughNoTestFS,PrePreliminarythroughSeniorTestTrack,PrePreliminarythroughOpenJuvenileWellBalanced,Basic1throughPreliminaryCompulsoryMoves,AdultsandShowcaseEvents.
1stEvent:$90.00 2ndEvent:$40.00 3ndEvent:$20.00
BASICSKILLS:
ProgramandElementsforSnowPlow,Basic1-8,FS1-6,ShowcaseEventsandSpin/JumpChallenge.1st
Event:$65.00 2ndEvent:$40.00 3ndEvent:$20.00
ADULTEVENTS:
AdultFreeskate1-6:$65.00Pre-BronzethruGold:$65.00
SOLODANCEPATTERNEVENTS:
PreliminarythroughBronzeDances–CanastaTango,RhythmBlues,Cha-Cha,FiestaTango,WillowWaltzandTenFox
1stEvent:$95.00(FOR2DANCES)
***NOREFUNDSWILLBEGIVENFORANYREASONEXCEPTINCASEOFCANCELLATIONOFANEVENT***
FINALROUNDS:
TherewillbefinalroundsforJUVENILEGIRLSandINTERMEDIATELADIESevents.ThenumberofskatersadvancingtotheFINALROUNDwillbedeterminedbythenumberofentriesreceivedandwillbepostedattherink.TheHELENOAKTROPHYwillbepresentedtothefirstplacefinisheroftheJuvenileGirlsFinalRoundevent.TheFRANKE.HEANEYTROPHYwillbepresentedtothefirstplacefinisheroftheIntermediateLadiesFinalRoundEvent.
ENTRYDEADLINE:Entrieswillonlybeacceptedbyonlineregistrationonlyatwww.Entryeeze.com.ThedeadlinewillbeAugust1,2016.
PLANNEDPROGRAMCONTENTINFORMATION:PleaseenterPlannedProgramContentonlinebyAugust5,2016.U.S.FigureSkatingmembers,pleaseusetheUSFSwebsitetoenteryourPPE.
CRITIQUES:TherewillbecritiquesforallFREESKATEforJuvenile,Intermediate,Novice,JuniorandSeniorevents.Thesecritiqueswillbeconductedbynational,internationalandworldjudgesaswellasaTechnicalPanelmember.Coachesandcompetitorsareinvitedtoattend.Critiqueswillbeginapproximately15minutesafterthepostingoftheresultsfortheevent.CritiqueswillbeheldupstairsaboveRink2.
MUSIC:Competitorsmustprovidemusicforallevents,asappropriate.
Competitionmusicforalleventsthatrequiremusicmustbesubmittedelectronicallyviatheonlineregistrationsystem(www.Entryeeze.com)bythemusicdeadlineofAugust1,2016at11:59pm.
Afteryouhavepaidforyourevents,thesystemwillpromptyoutouploadyourmusicforeacheventthatrequiresmusic.Ifyourmusicisnotavailableatthattime,youcanlogoutofyouraccountandreturnlatertouploadyourmusicbygoingtothe“competition”tabandthenselecting“mymusic”.
Yourmusicmustmeetthefollowingcriteria.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhatformatyouhave,pleasecontactyourcoachandgetanewversionofyourmusicthatmeetsthecriterialistedbelow.
MusicCriteria:
1) FileFormat:MP3(theonlinesystemwillautomaticallycheckthis)
2) BitRate:192kbpsorhigher(thiswillbecheckedbythemusicchairpersonandtheymayrequestyouuploadacorrectedfile)
3) SampleRate:44,100kHz(thiswillbecheckedbythemusicchairpersonandtheymayrequestyouuploadacorrectedfile)
4) Leadersandtrailers(thesilenceor"deadspace"beforeandaftertheactualstartandendoftheprogrammusic)maynotexceedtwo(2)seconds.WepreferthattherebeNOleadersortrailersatall.Excessiveleadersandtrailersmaydisrupttheplayingofthemusicduringcompetition.
CompetitorsmustalsobringacopyoftheircompetitionmusiconCDasabackupincaseoftechnicaldifficultiesandmustbeturnedinattheregistrationdeskatthetimeofcheck-in.Only
CDs(standardCD-Rformatonly)willbeaccepted.CD-RWswillNOTbeacceptedduetocompatibilityissues.CDsmustbeclearlymarkedwiththecompetitor’sname,event,andrunningtime.CDsmustonlyhaveonepieceofmusicperCD.TheofficialcompetitionCDturnedinattheRegistrationDeskisreservedforuseduringtheevent.NOMUSICISALLOWEDTOBEPLAYEDONPRACTICEICE. Musiccontinued:
Pleasekeepadditionalcopiesofyourmusicreadilyavailablerinksideduringcompetitionevents.Musicmaybepickedupattheregistrationdeskfollowingeachevent.Everyreasonablecarewillbetaken,butthehostingclubcannotberesponsibleformusicleftattheendofthecompetition.AnyquestionsregardingtheMP3formatpleasecontactJimChenatJCHEN428@aol.com.AWARDS:Medalswillbeawardedforthefirst,second,thirdandfourthplacewinnersineachgroup.Awardpresentationswillbemadebasedontheschedule,whichwillbepostedattherink.
PRACTICEICE:Practiceicesessionswillbeavailableapproximately1weekpriortothecompetitionbycallingtheICEHOUSEat201-487-8444ext.232
VIDEOandPHOTOGRAPHY:Aprofessionalvideoservicewillbeavailablethroughoutthecompetition.Theywillhaveadesignatedareainthelobbyarea.THEREWILLBENOFLASHPHOTOGRAPHYPERMITTEDINTHERINK.
IMPORTANTNOTICEFORALLCOACHES:
CoachesInformation:AllcoachesmustcomplywithU.S.FigureSkatingRuleMR5.11.Allcoachesmustcheckinattheregistrationdeskuponarrivalattherink.TheLOCwillhavealistofcompliantcoacheswhoareclearedforacredentialatthecompetition.Uponcheckingin,coacheswillhavetoshowaphotoIDtoreceiveacredential.IfacoachcannotprovideaphotoID,andisnotknowntotheLOC,andisnotonthelistorcannotproducethenecessarydocuments,heorshewillnotbeallowedacredential—NOEXCEPTIONS.Westronglyurgeallcoachestohavetheircardswiththem.Pleaseallowampletimetocheckinpriortoyourskater’sevent.Non-credentialedcoacheswillnotbepermittedinthedesignatedcoachingareaatrinksideduringevents,includingpracticesessions.CoachingatU.S.FigureSkatingeventswithoutcomplianceisanethicsviolationwhichisreportedtoU.S.FigureSkatingandPSA.
FormoreinformationregardingCoachCompliance,pleasereferto:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaching%20Compliance%20Toolkit.pdf
VENDORS:Avarietyofvendorswillbeonsiteduringthecompetitionwithinthelobbyareaoftherink.
ACCOMMODATIONS:Pleasecheckourwebsite,www.icehousenjfsc.org,foralistofhotelslocatedintheareawhereroomblocksandspecialrateshavebeensetup.PleasebesuretomentionthatyouareattendingtheMoranMemorialChampionshipsattheICEHOUSEforthesespecialrates.
EVENT:BasicElementsEvent:SNOWPLOWSAM–BASIC8
Formatchoiceofthehost:Eachskaterwillperformeachelementwhendirectedbyajudgeorrefereeorhavetheoptiontoperformoneelementatatimeintheorderlistedbelow(noexcessiveconnectingsteps).Refereedrivenformatexamples:allskatersperformfirstelementbeforemovingontothenextandsoon,oreachskaterperformsalloftherequiredelementsbeforemovingontothenextskater.
• Tobeskatedon1/3to1/2ice.• Nomusic.• Allelementsmustbeskatedintheorderlisted.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
SnowplowSam1-3
1:00max.
• Marchfollowedbyatwo-footglideanddip• Forwardtwo-footswizzles,2-3inarow• Forwardsnowplowstop• Backwardwiggles,2-6inarow
Basic1
1:00max.
• Forwardtwo-footglideanddip• Forwardtwo-footswizzles,6-8inarow• Forwardsnowplowstop• Backwardwiggles,6-8inarow
Basic2
1:00max.
• Forwardone-footglide,eitherfoot• Forwardalternating½swizzlepumpsinastraightline,2-3eachfoot• Movingsnowplowstop• Two-footturninplace,forwardtobackward• Backwardtwo-footswizzles,6-8inarow
Basic3
1:00max.
• Forwardstroking• Forward½swizzlepumpsonacircle,eitherclockwiseorcounterclockwise,4-6
consecutive• Forwardslalom• Backwardone-footglide,eitherfoot• Two-footspin-minimumthreerevolutions
Basic4
1:00max.
• Standstillforwardoutsidethree-turn,rightandleft• Forwardoutsideedgeonacircle,clockwiseorcounterclockwise• Forwardcrossovers,4-6consecutive,bothdirections• Backwardstroking,4-6strokes• Backwardsnowplowstop,rightorleft
Basic5
1:00max.
• Backwardoutsideedgeonacircle,clockwiseorcounterclockwise• Backwardcrossovers,4-6consecutive,bothdirections• Basicone-footspin,freelegheldtosideofspinningleg-minimumthreerevolutions• Sidetoehop,eitherdirection• Hockeystop
Basic6
1:00max.
• Standstillforwardinsidethree-turn,rightandleft• BunnyHop• Forwardspiralonastraightline,rightorleft• Lunge,rightorleft• T-stop,rightorleft
Basic7
1:00max.
• StandstillforwardinsideopenMohawk,righttoleftandlefttoright• Balletjump,eitherdirection• Backwardcrossoverstoabackoutsideedgelandingposition,clockwiseandcounter
clockwise• Forwardinsidepivot
Basic8
1:00max.
• Movingforwardoutsideorforwardinsidethree-turns,rightandleft• Waltzjump(fromastandstill)• Mazurka,eitherdirection• Combinationmove,clockwiseorcounterclockwise,twoforwardcrossoversinto
forwardinsideMohawk,stepdown,crossbehind,stepintoonebackwardcrossoverandsteptoaforwardinsideedge
• Beginningone-footuprightspin,freefootheldtosideofspinninglegorcrossedposition-minimumthreerevolutions
EVENT:BasicProgramEvent:SNOWPLOWSAM–BASIC8
Format:Theskatingorderoftherequiredelementsisoptional.Theelementsarenotrestrictedastothenumberoftimestheelementisexecutedorlengthofglides,numberofrevolutions,etc.,unlessotherwisespecified.Vocalmusicisallowed.
• Tobeskatedonfullice.• Theskatermayuseelementsfromapreviouslevel.• A0.2deductionwillbetakenforeachelementperformedfromahigherlevel.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
SnowplowSam1-3
1:10max.
• Marchfollowedbyatwo-footglideanddip• Forwardtwo-footswizzles,2-3inarow• Forwardsnowplowstop• Backwardwiggles,2-6inarow
Basic1
1:10max.
• Forwardtwo-footglideanddip• Forwardtwo-footswizzles,6-8inarow• Forwardsnowplowstop• Backwardwiggles,6-8inarow
Basic2
1:10max.
• Forwardone-footglide,eitherfoot• Forwardalternating½swizzlepumpsinastraightline,2-3eachfoot• Movingsnowplowstop• Two-footturninplace,forwardtobackward• Backwardtwo-footswizzles,6-8inarow
Basic3
1:10max.
• Forwardstroking• Forward½swizzlepumpsonacircle,eitherclockwiseorcounterclockwise,4-6
consecutive• Forwardslalom• Backwardone-footglide,eitherfoot• Two-footspin-minimumthreerevolutions
Basic4
1:10max.
• Standstillforwardoutsidethree-turn,rightandleft• Forwardcrossovers,4-6consecutivebothdirections• Backwardstroking,4-6strokes• Backwardsnowplowstop,rightorleft
Basic5
1:10max.
• Backwardcrossovers,4-6consecutive,bothdirections• Basicone-footspin,freelegheldtosideofspinningleg-minimumthreerevolutions• Sidetoehop,eitherdirection• Hockeystop
Basic6
1:10max.
• Standstillforwardinsidethree-turn,rightandleft• BunnyHop• Forwardspiralonastraightline,rightorleft• Lunge,rightorleft• T-stop,rightorleft
Basic7
1:10max.
• StandstillforwardinsideopenMohawk,righttoleftandlefttoright• BalletJump,eitherdirection• Backcrossoverstoabackoutsideedgelandingposition,clockwiseandcounter
clockwise• Forwardinsidepivot
Basic8
1:10max.
• Movingforwardoutsideorforwardinsidethree-turns,rightandleft• Waltzjump(fromastandstill)• Mazurka,eitherdirection• Combinationmove,clockwiseorcounterclockwise–twoforwardcrossoversintoa
forwardinsideMohawk,stepdown,crossbehind,stepintoonebackcrossoverandsteptoaforwardinsideedge
• Beginningone-footuprightspin,freefootheldtosideofspinninglegorcrossedposition-minimumthreerevolutions
EVENT:FreeSkate1-6CompulsoryEvent
Format:Insimpleprogramform,usingalimitednumberofconnectingsteps,theskatingorderoftherequiredelementsisoptional.
Tobeskatedon½ice.
• Nomusicisallowed.• Theskatermustdemonstratetherequiredelementsandmayuseanyadditionalelementsfrompreviouslevels.• A0.2deductionwillbetakenforeachelementperformedfromahigherlevel.• Time:1:15max.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
FreeSkate1
1:15max.
• Advancedforwardstroking,4-6consecutive• Backwardoutsidethree-turns,rightandleft• One-footuprightscratchspinfrombackwardcrossovers-minimumthree
revolutions• Waltzjumpfrombackwardcrossovers• Halfflipjump
FreeSkate2
1:15max.
• Forwardoutsideorinsidespiral,rightorleft• Waltzthree's,rightorleft,2-3sets• Beginningbackspin,entryoptional–minimumtworevolutions• Waltzjump,sidetoehop,Waltzjumpsequence• Toeloopjump
FreeSkate3
1:15max.
• Forwardcrossoversinafigure8• Backwardinsidethree-turns,rightandleft• Backspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Salchowjump• Waltzjump/toelooporSalchow/toeloopjumpcombination
FreeSkate4
1:15max.
• Forwardpower3's,2-3consecutivesets,rightorleft• Sitspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Loopjump• Waltzjump/loopjumpcombination
FreeSkate5
1:15max.
• Camelspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Forwarduprightspintobackuprightspin-minimumthreerevolutions
eachfoot• Loop/loopjumpcombination• Flipjump
FreeSkate6
1:15max.
• FivestepMohawksequence-onesetalternatingpattern(refertoBasicSkillsCurriculumFreeSkate6)
• Camel,sitspincombination-minimumoffourrevolutionstotal• Splitjumporstagjump• Waltzjump,½loop,Salchowjumpsequence• Lutzjump
EVENT:FreeSkate1-6ProgramEvent
Format:Theskatingorderoftherequiredelementsisoptional.Theelementsarenotrestrictedastothenumberoftimesanelementisexecuted,lengthofglides,numberofrevolutions,etc.,unlessotherwisestated.Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.Vocalmusicisallowed.
• Tobeskatedonfullice.• Theskatermustdemonstratetherequiredelementsandmayusebutisnotrequiredtouseanyadditionalelementsfrom
previouslevels.• A0.2deductionwillbetakenforeachelementperformedfromahigherlevel.• Time1:40max.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
FreeSkate1
1:40max.
• Advancedforwardstroking,4-6consecutive• One-footuprightscratchspinfrombackwardcrossovers-minimumthree
revolutions• Waltzjumpfrombackwardcrossovers• Halfflipjump
FreeSkate2
1:40max.
• Forwardoutsidespiral,rightorleft• Beginningbackspin,entryoptional-minimumtworevolutions• Waltzjump,sidetoehop,Waltzjumpsequence• Toeloopjump
FreeSkate3
1:40max.
• Forwardcrossoversinafigure8• Backspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Salchowjump• Waltzjump-toelooporSalchow-toeloopjumpcombination
FreeSkate4
1:40max.
• Forwardpower3's,2-3consecutivesets,rightorleft• Sitspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Loopjump• Waltzjump-loopjumpcombination
FreeSkate5
1:40max.
• Camelspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Forwarduprightspintobackuprightspin-minimumthreerevolutionseachfoot• Loop-loopjumpcombination• Flipjump
FreeSkate6
1:40max.
• Camel,sitspincombination-minimumoffourrevolutionstotal• Splitjumporstagjump• Waltzjump,½loop,Salchowjumpsequence• Lutzjump
EVENT:IntroductoryLevelsCompulsoryEvent
Format:Insimpleprogramform,usingalimitednumberofconnectingsteps,theskatingorderoftherequiredelementsisoptional.
• Tobeskatedon½ice.• Nomusicisallowed.• Theskatermustdemonstratetherequiredelementsandmayuseanyadditionalelementsfrompreviouslevels.• A0.2deductionwillbetakenforeachelementperformedfromahigherlevel.• Skatersmayhavetheoptiontoskateonelevelhigherincompulsoriesthantheirfreeskateprogram.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
Beginner
1:15max.
• Waltzjump• ½jumpofchoice• Forwardtwo-footorone-footspin-minimumthreerevolutions(free
legpositionoptional)• Forwardorbackwardspiral
HighBeginner
1:15max.
• Toeloopjump• Salchowjump• Forwardscratchspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Forwardorbackwardspiral
NoTest
1:15max.
• Loopjump• Jumpcombinationtoincludeatoeloop(maynotusealooporAxel)• Solospin-sitorcamelspin-minimumthreerevolutions• Spiralsequence,mustincludeaforwardandbackwardspiral.
Additionalspiralsandbalancemovesmaybeincluded.
EVENT:IntroductoryLevelsFreeSkateProgram
Generaleventparameters:
• Skaterswillskatetothemusicoftheirchoice.Vocalmusicispermittedatalllevels.• Levelwillbedeterminedbythehighestfreeskatetestpassed.Skatersmaycompeteatthehighestleveltheyhave
passed,orskateuptoonelevelhigher.• Minimumnumberofspinrevolutionsareinparenthesesfollowingthespindescription.Revolutionsmustbeinposition.
Level Jumps Spins StepSequences Qualifications
Beginner
1:40max.
Maximum5jumpelements:
• Jumpswithnomorethanone-halfrotation(fronttobackorbacktofront).
• Max.2jumpsequences.• Max.2ofanysamejump.
Maximum2spins:
• Twouprightspins,nochangeoffoot,noflyingentry(Min.3revolutions).
Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.
SkatersmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanU.S.FigureSkatingBasicSkillsfreeskatingbadgetests.
HighBeginner
1:40max.
Maximum5jumpelements:
• Jumpswithnomorethanone-halfrotation(fronttobackorbacktofrontincludinghalf-loop).
• Singlerotationjumps:Salchowandtoelooponly.
• Maximumof2jumpcombinationsorsequences.
• Max.2ofanysametypejump.
Maximum2spins:
• Twouprightspins,changeoffootoptional,noflyingentry(Min.3revolutions).
Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.
SkatersmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanU.S.FigureSkatingBasicSkillsfreeskatingbadgetests.
NoTest
1:40max.
Maximum5jumpelements:
• Singlejumps,withtheexceptionofthesingleAxelareallowed.
• NosingleAxels,doublejumpsortriplejumps
• Maximumof2jumpcombinationsorsequences
• Jumpscombinationslimitedto2jumpsexceptthatone3-jumpcombinationwithamaximumof3singlejumpsispermitted.
• Jumpsequenceslimitedtoamaximumof3singlejumps
• ½loopisconsideredalistedjumpwiththevalueofasingleloopwhenusedinasequenceorcombination
Maximum2spins:
Spinsmaychangefeetand/orposition.
Spinsmaystartwithafly
Minimumof3revolutions
Thesespinsmustbeofadifferentcharacter(fordefinitionseeRule4103E)
Stepsequence
Mustuseone-halfoficesurface
Movesinthefieldandspiralsequencesarepermittedbutwillnotbecountedaselements.
Jumpsmaybeincludedinthestepsequence.
EVENT:TestTrackFreeSkate
Generaleventparameters:SkatersmaynotenterbothaWellBalancedFreeSkateeventandaTestTrackFreeSkateeventatthesamenonqualifyingcompetition.
• Skaterswillskatetothemusicoftheirchoice.Vocalmusicispermittedatalllevels.• Levelwillbedeterminedbythehighestfreeskatetestpassed.Skatersmaycompeteatthehighestleveltheyhavepassed,
or“skateup”toonelevelhigher.• Minimumnumberofspinrevolutionsarein()followingthespindescription.Revolutionsmustbeinposition.• Thefollowingdeductionswillbetaken:• 0.1fromeachmarkforeachtechnicalelementincludedthatisnotpermittedintheeventdescription.• 0.2fromthetechnicalmarkforeachextraelementincluded.• 0.1fromthetechnicalmarkforanyspinthatislessthantherequiredminimumrevolutions.
Level Jumps Spins StepSequences Qualifications
Pre-Preliminary
1:40max.
Maximumof5jumpelements:
• Jumpswithnotmorethanone-halfrotation(fronttobackorbacktofrontincludinghalf-loop)
• Singlerotationjumps:Salchow,toeloopandlooponly
• Maximum2jumpcombinationsorsequences
• Maximum2ofanysametypejump
Maximumof2spins:
• Twospinsofadifferentnature,onepositiononly.Nochangeoffoot,noflyingentry(Minimum3revolutions)
Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.
SkatersmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanU.S.FigureSkatingprepreliminaryfreeskatetest.
Preliminary
1:40max.
Maximumof5jumpelements:
• Jumpswithnotmorethanonerotation(noAxels)
• Maximum2jumpcombinationsorsequences
• Maximum2ofanysametypejump
Maximumof2spins:
• Onespininoneposition;nochangeoffoot,noflyingentry.(Minimum3revolutions)
• Onespinconsistingofafrontscratchtobackscratch;exitonspinningfootnotmandatory.(Min.3revolutionsperfoot)
Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.
SkatersmusthavepassedatleasttheU.S.FigureSkatingpre-preliminaryfreeskatetest,butmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanthepreliminaryfreeskatetest.
Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements: · Jum p s with no t m o re tha n o ne rotation (no Axels). • Ma x. 2 jum p c o m b ina tions o r sequences • Ma x. 2 o f a ny sa m e typ e jum p
Maximum of 2 spins: · O ne sp in in o ne p o sitio n, no change of foot (Min. 3 revolutions) · O ne c o m b ina tio n sp in: forward camel spin to forward sit spin; change of foot optional (Min. 6 revolutions). Spins may not fly.
One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than pre-juvenile free skate test
Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements: · Any sing le jum p s, inc lud ing Axel, are permitted. • Ma x. 2 jum p c o m b ina tions o r sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 2 spins: · O ne so lo sp in in o ne position, no change of foot (Min. 4 revolutions). • O ne c o m b ina tio n sp in with one change of foot and at least one change of position, must include two of the basic spin positions. (Min. 4 revolutions per foot) • O nly solo sp in m a y fly
One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test
Intermediate 2:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 6 jump elements: • Any sing le jum p s. · Do ub le jum p s p e rmitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. • Ma xim um o f 3 jum p combinations or sequences • Ma x. 2 o f a ny sa m e typ e jum p
Maximum of 2 spins: · O ne m ust b e a flying sp in (min 5 revolutions), · O ne m ust b e a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum 4 revolutions per foot).
One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test
Novice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: • Any single jumps. · Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. · Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 3 spins, of a different nature: · O ne m ust b e a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (min 5 revs per foot) · The o ther spins are the option of the skater (min 6 revolutions per foot) · All sp ins m a y fly
One step sequence or spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface (see rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks)
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than novice free skate test
Junior Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: • Any single jumps. · Double jumps
permitted: double Salchow, double toe
loop, double loop and double flip • Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: • O ne sp in in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) · O ne flying sp in (Min. 6 revolutions) • O ne c o m b ina tio n sp in consisting of all three basic positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5) revolutions per foot)
One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 for remarks)
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test but may not have passed tests higher than junior free skate test
Senior Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump elements for men and 7 for ladies: • Any single jumps. • Must include at least four
different double jumps, one must be a double Lutz.
• Triple jumps are not permitted • Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or sequences · Max. 2 of any same type jump
Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: • O ne sp in in o ne p o sitio n (Min. 6 revolutions) · O ne flying sp in (Min. 6 revolutions) • O ne c o m b ina tio n sp in consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5 revolutions per foot)
Men: Two different step sequences, one being of advanced difficulty, both fully utilizing the ice surface. (See rule 4105 for remarks) Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks.)
Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test
EVENT:COMPULSORYMOVESGeneraleventparameters:Elementsmaybeperformedonlyonce;Musicisnotallowed.BasicSkillsthroughJuveniletobeskatedon1/2ice;IntermediatethroughSeniortobeskatedonfullice.Level Time Skating rules/standards
Pre – Preliminary
1:15 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Single Toe Loop (for competitions held after January 1, 2015) Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge)
Preliminary
1:15 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Single Lutz Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions Forward inside spiral
Pre – Juvenile
1:15 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Single jump (may include Axel) Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions Step sequence - circular
Juvenile & Open Juv.
1:15 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Single Axel Jump combination: single/single or double/single Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions Step sequence – circular
Intermediate
1:30 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Double Salchow or double toe loop Jump combination: single/single or double/single Flying spin, minimum five revolutions Step sequence – straight line
Novice
1:30 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Double loop Jump combination: double/single or double/double Flying spin - minimum five revolutions Step sequence – straight line
Junior
1:30 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Double flip Jump combination: double/double or triple/double Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions Step sequence – straight line
Senior
1:30 max.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Double Lutz Jump combination: double/double or triple/double Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions Step sequence – straight line
EVENT:WellBalancedProgramFreeSkate(prepreandPreliminary)
Generaleventparameters:
• SkatersmaynotenterbothaWellBalancedFreeSkateeventandaTestTrackFreeSkateeventatthesamenonqualifyingcompetition.• Skaterswillskatetothemusicoftheirchoice.Vocalmusicispermittedforpre-preliminary–intermediate.
• Levelwillbedeterminedbythehighestfreeskatetestpassed.Skatersmaycompeteatthehighestleveltheyhavepassed,orskateuptoonelevelhigher.
• EitherIJSorthe6.0judgingsystemmaybeusedforthisevent.• AllrelevantandappropriateIJSruleswillbeused.Coachesandathletesareexpectedtobeawareoftheserulesbyreadingthedocumentson
www.usfigureskating.org,under“TechnicalInformation,”then“Singles/Pairs”.
Level Time Jumps Spins StepSequences
Pre-Preliminary 1:40Maximum
Vocalmusicpermitted
Maximumof5jumpelements:
a) Anysinglejumps,includingsingleAxel,allowed.b) Nodouble,tripleorquadruplejumpsallowed.c) Axelmayberepeatedonceasasolojump,as
partofajumpcombinationorjumpsequence,(maximumof2singleAxels)
d) Numberofsinglejumpsisnotlimitedprovidedthemaximumnumberofjumpelementsallowedisnotexceeded.
e) Max.2jumpcombinationsorsequencesf) Jumpcombinationsarelimitedto2jumps
exceptthatone3-jumpcombinationwithamaximumof3jumpsispermitted.
g) Jumpsequenceslimitedtoamaximumof3singlejumps.
h) ½loopisconsideredalistedjumpwiththevalueofasingleloopwhenusedinasequenceorcombination.
Maximumof2spins:
Spinsmaychangefeetand/orposition.
Spinsmaystartwithafly
Minimumof3revolutions
Thesespinsmustbeofadifferentcharacter(fordefinitionseeRule4103E)
Onestepsequencedthatmustuse½oftheicesurface.
Movesinthefieldandspiralsequencesarepermittedbutwillnotbecountedaselements.
Jumpsmaybeincludedinthestepsequence
Preliminary 1:40Maximum
Vocalmusicpermitted
a) b)
c)
d)
e)
i) f)
g)
h)
Maximumof5jumpelements:
OnemustbeanAxelorWaltz-jump.Allsinglejumps,includingsingleAxel,allowed,Only2differentjumpsmaybeattempted(limitedtodoubleSalchow,doubletoeloopanddoubleloop).Doubleflip,doubleLutz,doubleAxel,tripleorquadruplejumpsarenotallowed.AnAxelplusuptotwodifferent,allowabledoublejumpsmayberepeatedonce(butnotmore)assolojumpsorpartofjumpcombinationsorjumpsequences.Numberofsinglejumpsisnotlimitedprovidedthemaximumnumberofjumpelementsallowedisnotexceeded.Max.2jumpcombinationsorsequencesjumpcombinationsarelimitedto2jumpsexceptthatone3-jumpcombinationwithamaximumof2doublejumpsand1singlejumpispermitted.Jumpsequenceslimitedtoamaximumof3singleordoublejumps.½loopisconsideredalistedjumpwiththevalueofasingleloopwhenusedinasequenceorcombination
Maximumof2spins:
Spinsmaychangefeetand/orposition.
Spinsmaystartwithafly
Minimumof3revolutions
Thesespinsmustbeofadifferentcharacter(fordefinitionseeRule4103E)
Onestepsequencedthatmustuse½oftheicesurface.
Movesinthefieldandspiralsequencesarepermittedbutwillnotbecountedaselements.
Jumpsmaybeincludedinthestepsequence
EVENT:WellBalancedProgramIntermediatethroughSeniorShortandPreJuvenilethroughSeniorFreeSkate
ShortProgramRules
Intermediate-Seerule4230USFSRulebook
Novice-Seerule4220USFSRulebook
Junior-Seerule4210USFSRulebook
Senior-Seerule4200USFSRulebook
FreeSkateProgramRules
PreJuvenile(6.0)-Seerule4250USFSRulebook
OpenJuvenile(6.0and14yearsofageorolder)-Seerule4240USFSRulebook
Juvenile(under14yearsofage)-Seerule4240USFSRulebook
Intermediate-Seerule4230USFSRulebook
Novice-Seerule4220USFSRulebook
Junior-Seerule4210USFSRulebook
Senior-Seerule4200USFSRulebook
ADULTEVENTS:
Adult1-6FreeSkate,Pre-Bronze,Bronze,SilverandGold:
Theskatingorderoftherequiredelementsisoptional.Theelementsarenotrestrictedtothenumberoftimeselementisexecuted,orlengthofglides,numberofrevolutions,etc.unlessotherwisestated.Connectingmovesandstepsshouldbedemonstratedthroughouttheprogram.
• Vocalmusicisallowed.• Theskatermustdemonstratetherequiredelementsandmayuse,butisnotrequiredtouse,anyadditionalelements
frompreviouslevels.• A0.2deductionwillbetakenforeachelementperformedfromahigherlevel.• Time1:30+/-10secunlessotherwisenoted
Adult1
• • • • •
FallingandRecoveryForwardMarchingForwardtwo-footglideForwardswizzleMovingSnowplowStops
Adult4
•
•
•
BasicforwardoutsideandforwardinsideconsecutiveedgesBackwardedgesonacircle,(outsideandinside,clockwiseandcounterclockwise)Backwardcrossovers,(clockwiseandcounterclockwise,5consecutive)
• Forwardoutside3-turns,rightandleft • Forwardoutsideswingrollstoacountof6Adult2
• •
• • •
ForwardstrokingshowingcorrectuseofthebladeForward½swizzlepumpsonacircle,(clockwiseandcounterclockwise)4-6inarowForwardone-footglidesSlalomBackwardswizzles,(4-6inarow,clockwiseandcounterclockwise)
Adult5
•
• • • •
Forwardandbackwardcrossoversinafigure8patternForwardoutsidetoinsidechangeofedgeonalineT-stop,rightorleftForwardinside3-turns,rightandleftBeginningone-footspin
Adult3
• Forwardoutsideandinsideedgesonacircle(clockwiseandcounterclockwise)
• Forwardcrossovers(clockwiseandcounterclockwise)
• Backward½swizzlepumpsonacircle(4-6inarowconsecutive,clockwiseandcounterclockwise)
• Movingforwardtobackwardandbackwardtoforwardtwo-footturn
• Beginning2-footspin
Adult6
•
•
• • •
ForwardperimeterstrokingwithcrossoverendpatternsBackwardcrossoverstoabackwardoutsideedgeglide(landingposition)LungeSpiralFootworksequence:(3-5forwardcrossoverstoaninsideMohawk,3-5backwardcrossovers,stepforwardinsidethecircleandrepeat)
Adult Pre-Bronze: Must have passed no higher than adultpre-bronzefreeskatetestorpre-preliminaryfreeskatetest.Time: 1:40 maximum. Refer to the current U.S. FigureSkatingRulebook#4600forspecificrequirements.
AdultBronze:Musthavepassednohigherthanadultbronzefreeskatetestorthepreliminaryfreeskatetest.Time:1:50maximum.RefertothecurrentU.S.FigureSkatingRulebook#4590forspecificrequirements.
AdultSilver:Pleaserefertorule#4580incurrentUSFSRulebook
AdultGold:Pleaserefertorule#4570incurrentUSFSRulebook
SHOWCASEEVENTS:6.0Judgingwillbeused.Deductionswillbemadeforskatersincludingtechnicalelementsnotpermittedintheeventdescription
Showcaseeventsareopentoskatersalllevels.GroupswillbedividedbyTestLevel,numberofentriesandagesifpossible.Skatersmustenteratthesamelevelastheirfreeskateeventorhighesttestlevelofskater’sinduetnumber.Ifafreeskateeventisnotbeingentered,skatersmustenterattheircurrenttestleveloronelevelhigher.Vocalmusicispermitted.
Showcostumesarepermitted,aslongastheydonottouchordragontheice.Propsandscenerymustbeplacedandremovedbyunaidedsinglesandduetcompetitorswithinoneminuteandbyunaidedensemblecontestantswithintwominutesforsetupandtwo
minutesforremoval.A0.2deductionwillbeassessedbytherefereeagainsteachjudge’smarkforeachfivesecondsinexcessofthetimeallowedfortheperformance,forhandlingpropsandsceneryandforsceneryassistance.
Performanceswillbejudgedfromanentertainmentstandpoint,fortheatricalqualities.Technicalskatingskillsanddifficultywillnotberewardedassuch;however,skatingmustbethemajorelementoftheperformanceandbeofsufficientqualitytosupporttheselectedtheatricalelements.Unintendedfalls,poorlyexecutedskatingelementsandobviouslossesofcontrolwillreducecontestant’smarks.Jumpdifficultyisnotrewardedinshowcase;thereforejumps,ifchoreographed,shouldbeperformedwithstyle,flowandconfidence.Theatricalelementsevaluatedwillincludeenergy,poise,acting,pantomime,eyecontact,choreography,form/extensionandtheuseofpropsandice.Showcasecategoriesmayinclude:
• Dramaticentertainment:Showcaseprogramutilizingintenseemotionalskatingqualitytodepictchoreographictheme.• Lightentertainment:Showcaseprogramemphasizingsuchchoreographicexpressivequalitiessuchascomedy,loveandmime
whileincorporatingskatingskills.• Duets:Theatrical/artisticperformancesbyanycompetitors.
LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAMLENGTH
Basic1-8 ElementsonlyfromBasic1-8curriculum MaynothavepassedanyhigherthanBasic8level.
Time:1:00max.
Freeskate1-6Adult1-6
3jumpmaximum.½rotationjumpsonly,plusthefollowingfullrotationjumps:Salchowandtoeloop.
MaynothavepassedanyofficialU.S.FigureSkatingfreeskatetests.
Time:1:30max.
Event Must meet requirements*
Must have passed Free Skating or
Dance test (solo or partnered standard track)
Must not have passed
Must not have passed Free
Skate or Dance (solo or partnered)
Age Time
Singles and Duets
Beginner, High Beginner, No Test*
Note: these levels do not qualify for National
Showcase
-
Pre-Preliminary Free Skate No Age restriction
1:30 max
Pre-Preliminary*
Note: these levels do not qualify for National
Showcase
Preliminary Free Skate
No Age restriction
1:30 max
Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate Pre Juvenile Free Skate
or Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate or Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Juvenile Juvenile Free Skate or Juvenile free
Dance
Intermediate Free Skate or Intermediate Free Dance
13 and under
2:10 max
Teen Juvenile Free Skate or Juvenile free
Dance
Intermediate Free Skate or Intermediate Free Dance
14-17 2:10 max
Intermediate Intermediate Free Skate or Intermediate
Free Dancxe
Novice Free Skate or Novice Free Dance
17 and under
2:10 max
Young Adult Juvenile Free Skate or Juvenile Free
Dance
Novice Free Skate or Novice Free Dance
18-20 2:10 max
Novice Novice Free Skate or Novice Free
Dance
Junior Free Skate or Junior Free
Dance
No Age Restriction
2:10 max
Junior Junior Free Skate or Junior Free Dance
Senior Free Skate or Senior Free
Dance
2:40 max
Senior Senior Free Skate or Senior Free Dance
2:40 max
Event Must meet requirements for* Must not have passed Age Time
Adult Bronze
Adult Bronze Free Skate or Pairs Events or have passed the complete
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
Any Pre-Silver Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Silver Adult Silver Free Skate or Pairs Events or have passed one Pre-Silver Dance
Test
Any Pre-Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Gold
Adult Gold Free Skate or any Masters
Pairs event or have passed one PreGold Dance Test
Complete Pre- Gold Dance Test
21 and older 1:40 max
Masters
At least the Masters Intermediate or any Masters Pairs Event or have
passed the complete Pre-Gold Dance Test
21 and older 1:40 max
EVENT:SpinsChallengeGeneraleventparameters:
• Spinsmaybeskatedinanyorder.Connectingstepsareallowed,butwillnotbetakenintoconsiderationinscoring.Spinsmaynotberepeated.Onlyrequiredelementsmaybeincluded.
• Alleventsareskatedon½ice.• Minimumnumberofrevolutionsarenotedinparentheses.
Level Time Skatingrules/standards
Beginner
1:30max.
• Uprightone-footspin(3)• Uprighttwo-footspin(3)• Sitspin(3)
HighBeginner
1:30max.
• Uprightone-footspin(3)• Uprighttwo-footspin(3)• Sitspin(3)
NoTest
1:30max.
• Uprightone-footspin(3)• Uprighttwo-footspin(3)• Sitspin(3)
Pre–Preliminary
1:30max.
• Uprightone-footspin(3)• Uprightback-scratchspin(3)• Sitspin(3)
Preliminary
1:30max.
• Forwardscratchtobackscratchspin(3)• Combinationspinwithnochangeoffoot(4)• Sitspin(3)
Juvenile&OpenJuv. 1:30max.
1. Sitspin(4)2. Combinationspin–changeoffoot;optionalchangeofposition(4perfoot)3. Girls–laybackspin(4);Boys–camelspin(4)Intermediate1:30max. 1. Flyingcamelspin(5)2. Sitspintobackwardsitspin(4perfoot)3. Combinationspin–changeoffoot&changeofposition(4perfoot)Novice1:30max.1. Choiceofcamel,sitorlaybackspin(6)2. Camelspintobackwardcamelspin(4perfootinposition)3. Combinationspin–changeoffoot&twochangesofposition(2perposition&5perfoot)Junior1:30max. 1. Flyingsitspinorflyingreversesitspin(6)2. Ladies–laybackspin(6);men–cross-footspin(6)3. Combinationspin–withchangeoffoot&utilizingallthreepositions(2perposition&5perfoot)Senior1:30max.1. Flyingspinofchoice(6)2. Solospinofchoice(6)–maynotfly3. Combinationspin–withchangeoffoot&utilizingallthreepositions(2perposition&5perfoot)
EVENT:JumpsChallengeGeneraleventparameters:
• Eachjumpmaybeattemptedtwice;thebestattemptwillbecounted.• Pre-Juvandlowertobeskatedon½ice.JuveniletoSeniortobeskatedonfullice.Level Time Skatingrules/standards
Beginner
1:15max.
1. 2. 3.
Waltzjump(frombackwardcrossovers)½flipor½LutzSingleSalchow
HighBeginner
1:15max.
1. 2. 3.
Waltzjump(frombackwardcrossovers)SingleSalchowJumpcombination–Waltzjump-toeloop
NoTest
1:15max.
1. 2. 3.
SingletoeloopSingleloopJumpcombination–Anytwo½orsinglerevolutionjumps(noAxel)
Pre–Preliminary
1:15max.
1. 2. 3.
SingletoeloopSingleflipJumpcombination-Anytwo½orsinglerevolutionjumps(noAxel)
Preliminary
1:15max.
5. 6. 7.
SingleflipSingleLutzJumpcombination–Anysinglejump+singleloop(maybeAxel)
Pre–Juvenile1:15max.
1. SingleAxel2. Singleordoublejump3. Jumpcombination–single/single(noAxel)Juvenile&OpenJuv. 1:15max. 1. SingleAxel2. DoubleSalchow3. Jumpcombination–single/singleordouble/single(noAxel)Intermediate1:15max. 1. SingleAxel2. Doubleloop*3. Jumpcombination–double/single(noAxel)Novice1:15max.1. Doubleloop2. Doubleflip*3. Jumpcombination–double/double(maybedoubleAxel)Junior1:15max. 1. Choiceofdoubleortriplejump2. Doubleortripleflip*3. Jumpcombination–double/double(maybedoubleAxel)Senior1:15max.1. Choiceofdoubleortriplejump2. DoubleortripleLutz*3. Jumpcombination–double/doubleortriple/double(maybedoubleAxel)