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2016MoranMemorialChampionships

August26-28,2016

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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


• Jumpswithnomorethanone-halfrotation(fronttobackorbacktofrontincludinghalf-loop).

• Singlerotationjumps:Salchowandtoelooponly.

• Maximumof2jumpcombinationsorsequences.

• Max.2ofanysametypejump.

Maximum2spins:

• Twouprightspins,changeoffootoptional,noflyingentry(Min.3revolutions).


SkatersmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanU.S.FigureSkatingBasicSkillsfreeskatingbadgetests.

NoTest

1:40max.


• 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)


SkatersmaynothavepassedtestshigherthanU.S.FigureSkatingprepreliminaryfreeskatetest.

Preliminary

1:40max.


• Jumpswithnotmorethanonerotation(noAxels)

• Maximum2jumpcombinationsorsequences

• Maximum2ofanysametypejump

Maximumof2spins:

• Onespininoneposition;nochangeoffoot,noflyingentry.(Minimum3revolutions)

• Onespinconsistingofafrontscratchtobackscratch;exitonspinningfootnotmandatory.(Min.3revolutionsperfoot)


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


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).


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


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:





Onestepsequencedthatmustuse½oftheicesurface.


Jumpsmaybeincludedinthestepsequence

Preliminary 1:40Maximum

Vocalmusicpermitted

a) b)

c)

d)

e)

i) f)

g)

h)


OnemustbeanAxelorWaltz-jump.Allsinglejumps,includingsingleAxel,allowed,Only2differentjumpsmaybeattempted(limitedtodoubleSalchow,doubletoeloopanddoubleloop).Doubleflip,doubleLutz,doubleAxel,tripleorquadruplejumpsarenotallowed.AnAxelplusuptotwodifferent,allowabledoublejumpsmayberepeatedonce(butnotmore)assolojumpsorpartofjumpcombinationsorjumpsequences.Numberofsinglejumpsisnotlimitedprovidedthemaximumnumberofjumpelementsallowedisnotexceeded.Max.2jumpcombinationsorsequencesjumpcombinationsarelimitedto2jumpsexceptthatone3-jumpcombinationwithamaximumof2doublejumpsand1singlejumpispermitted.Jumpsequenceslimitedtoamaximumof3singleordoublejumps.½loopisconsideredalistedjumpwiththevalueofasingleloopwhenusedinasequenceorcombination

Maximumof2spins:





Onestepsequencedthatmustuse½oftheicesurface.


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.


Beginner

1:30max.

• Uprightone-footspin(3)• Uprighttwo-footspin(3)• Sitspin(3)

HighBeginner

1:30max.


NoTest

1:30max.


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)

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