FREE SKATE
7th - 11th APRIL 2015
Pleasure Beach Arena, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool FY4 1EZ
www.pleasurebeacharena.co.uk Tel: 01253 341 707
Open Competition Entry Form
Monday 7th – Friday 11th April 2015. Closing Date – 6h March 2015
PLEASE PRINT ALL DETAILS - Entries will not be accepted without skaters NISA membership
number,
Coach’s membership number & date of Field Moves Seminar
COMPETITION
NAME:
COMPETITOR
NAME:
COMPETITION LEVEL:
DATE OF BIRTH:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
SKATING
RINK/CLUB:
AGE ON CLOSING
DATE:
(6th March 2015)
NISA
MEMBERSHIP
NO.:
Date Skate UK Passport sent / NISA Membership Applied for:
AGE AS AT 1st July
2014:
LICENSED COACH NAME:
FIELD MOVES SEMINAR
VENUE (COACH):
IJS SEMINAR VENUE (COACH):
LICENSED COACH NUMBER:
DATE ATTENDED:
DATE ATTENDED:
HIGHEST NISA TESTS PASSED:
FIELD MOVES / DANCE MOVES:
LEVEL:
DATE PASSED:
FREE:
ELEMENTS:
COMPETITIVE TEST (SHORT)
COMPETITIVE TEST (FREE)
PLEASE INDICATE DETAILS OF PENDING TESTS PRIOR TO
CLOSING DATE:
UK Coach Details
NISA licensed coaches wishing to enter skaters for these events must have attended the discipline specific IJS seminar at the
Coaches Conference either in 2012,2013 or 2014 to be accredited for this event. Any coach who has not yet
attended the Coaches Conference may not now be accredited. Any IJS seminar prior to 2012 has now expired.
A Field Moves seminar also must have been co mpleted prior to the date of the competition – This may have
been completed prior to attendance of the Coaches Conference.
If the coach named on the application form has not done so, the skater will be given the opportunity to name another coach or
remove the coach’s name from their entry.’
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competitions may be subject to doping control as recommended by the I.O.C. and the I.S.U. I am / we are fit to skate in this event and
that there is no medical reason which prevents me / us from skating in this event.
Signed............................................... Skater
Date: …....................................
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HAVE YOU ENCLOSED YOUR PROGRAMME CONTENT SHEET AS ENTRIES WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED WITHOUT IT
ENTRY FEES: Solo Classes £45 Additional Competitions £30
Dance Couples Classes £80
Synchro £150 per team
John McCarrick Show Team £6pp
Ice
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Blackpool Skating Festival IJS 2015
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th April 2015
PROGRAMME CONTENTS SHEET
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN THE 6TH March 2015
PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND USE OFFICIAL ISU ABREVIATIONS.
If not completed correctly the entire form will be returned without being registered and NOT accepted.
COMPETITOR(S):
CATEGORY:
LADIES
MEN
EVENT ENTERED:
RINK / CLUB:
ELEMENTS IN ORDER OF SKATING
TIME *
PROGRAMME ELEMENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
These competition program requirements comply with ISU Basic Novice to Senior and, for a short time, may be out of
line with the NISA Free Skating test structure. All elements performed are as per ISU current regulations.This allows
skaters to perform IJS test and competition elements as per the established criteria (ISU regulations 2012) and
subsequent communications.
This Generic Criteria must be read in conjunction with ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules 2014 when
published) ISU Communications 1861, 1874, 1886 and any subsequent ISU communications. Vocal Music is
allowed at all levels. ISU Age restrictions do not apply.
However, for the purpose of the Step Sequence in Beginner Singles, the requirement for full ice surface at base
level will be achieved when the skater covers a minimum of 75% of the full ice surface to make this achievable
for skaters at this level. The criteria for level 1 and above step sequences remain as per ISU.
Ladies and Men may not compete together in the same singles competitions. These singles competitions must be split
into separate Ladies and Men’s events. This does not apply to any exhibition events where this is at the discretion of the
club. Tests passed after the closing date DO NOT allow entry to be transferred to another level under any
circumstances.
The Generic Criteria is the same for all Opens, whether judged under the RJS (6.0) or the IJS with the following
conditions:
.
 Beginner Singles may be judged using IJS or RJS. Beginner Couples is to be judged under RJS.
 Clubs/Rinks who apply to use the IJS are free to choose which levels are judged using the IJS and which are
judged using the RJS (although IJS will be encouraged where possible) and this must be published clearly in the
announcement for the event.
 IJS events from Beginner to Level 3 will be judged in accordance with the ISU Basic Novice regulations, i.e. No
element can achieve higher than Level 2 and only 2 components will be scored in accordance with ISU
Communication 1760.
 Levels 8 to 10 may be skated at all events, using IJS if desired by the Club but due to restrictions on
levels caused by the size of the ice surface, test passes will only be available when skated on ice
surfaces with a minimum size of 26 x 56 metres. Permit requirements will be different for the two types of
event.
 The Short programmes at levels 8 to 10 for singles and for Junior and Senior Pairs can be skated ONLY
at IJS events.
 Where Clubs/Rinks choose and are permitted to hold an event using the IJS, the Short Programme and Free
Programme MUST be run as 2 separate events.
 Skaters are free to enter either or both of the 2 events at any level for which they meet the requirements.
 Many skaters will be eligible at more than one level and will choose which event they enter in association with
their Coach, based on their personal plans for the season. If entries are submitted for 2 events, skaters must
state their preference if clubs can only accommodate skaters in one event due to time restrictions.
 As per ISU Comm. 1886 no highlight will be awarded at level 8 and below.
Event Number
and Competition
Name
Event level
Minimum Test
Requirement
Maximum Test
Requirement
Program
Length
Notes
Skate UK Gold Star
(Figure) or Level 1
Field Moves
A photocopy of the
Skate UK passport
must be submitted
with the application
form (unless Novice
Field Moves or Level
1 Dance Moves
already held)
BEAVER CREEK
CUP.
1A, BEGINNER
GIRLS AGED 8 &
UNDER
1C, BEGINNER
GIRLS AGED 9 &
OVER
Must not hold any of
the following:


1½ Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds)
Level 1
Elements
or
Level 1
Free
A maximum of 3 jump elements
including

single jumps only,
excluding axel, lutz and
flip

NO combinations or
sequences are
permitted
PENGUIN CUP.
BEGINNER BOYS
AGED 9 & UNDER
Skaters must perform a well
balanced programme with linking
steps, consisting of:
Beginner
NB - A 3 (waltz) jump is not a
listed jump and is not counted as
a jump element.
ANDREW
BESTWICK
TROPHY
A maximum of 2 spins,

Basic position spins
only are allowed with
no change of foot and
no change of position.
(Min 3 revs)
BEGINNER BOYS
AGED 10 & OVER
A maximum of 1 Step Sequence
(min 75% ice coverage requ
JUDE CARPENTER
TROPHY.
Level 1 Field Moves
and either
GIRLS AGED 10 &
UNDER

DEBBIE JONES
TROPHY

GIRLS AGED 11 &
OVER
HARRINGTON
TROPHY
BOYS ANY AGE
Level 1
Level 1
Elements
or
Level 1
Free
Must not hold any of
the following:


Level 2
Elements
or
Level 2
Free
1½ Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds)
Skaters must perform a well
balanced programme with linking
steps, consisting of:
A maximum of 4 jump elements
including

single jumps only,
excluding axel ,and lutz

A maximum of 1 jump
combination or
sequence consisting of
only 2 single jumps,
excluding axel & lutz.

Any single jump cannot
be executed more than
twice in total.
A maximum of 2 spins

Basic position spins
only are allowed with
no change of foot and
no change of position.
(Min 3 revs)
A Maximum of 1 step sequence
utilising the full ice surface
Level 2 Field Moves
and either
JANICE
DOUGHERTY
TROPHY.

2A, GIRLS AGED 12
& UNDER
2B, GIRLS AGED 13
& OVER

Level 2
Elements
or
Level 2
Free
Must not hold any of
the following


1½ Minutes (+/5 seconds)
Level 3
Elements
or
Level 3
Free
Skaters must perform a well
balanced programme with linking
steps, consisting of:
A maximum of 4 jump elements,
consisting of

single jumps only (no
axels allowed)

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or
sequences consisting
of only 2 single jumps
excluding axels.

Any single jump cannot
be executed more than
twice in total.
Level 2
CHARITIES
TROPHY.
BOYS ANY AGE.
A maximum of 2 spins, 1 of which
must be a change of position spin
with only 1 change of position and
no change of foot ( min 2 revs in
each position and the other a
basic position spin with no
change of foot and no change of
position (Min 3 revs). Please see
note (1) below regarding spins.
A Maximum of 1 step sequence
utilizing the full ice surface
JANE DIXON
TROPHY.
Level 3 Field Moves
and either
3A, GIRLS AGED 12
& UNDER

3B, GIRLS AGED 13
& OVER

JEREMY SMART
TROPHY
BOYS ANY AGE
Level 3
Level 3
Elements
or
Level 3
Free
Must not hold any of
the following


Level 4
Elements
or
Level 4
Free
2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds)
Skaters must perform a well
balanced programme with linking
steps consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements,
consisting of

Single jumps only –
axels allowed

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or
sequences consisting
of only 2 single jumps
or axels.

Any single jump cannot
be executed more than
twice in total.
A maximum of 2 spins, 1 of which
must be a change of position spin
with only 1 change of position and
no change of foot (Min 2 revs in
each position) and the other a
change of foot spin with only 1
change of foot and no change of
position (Min 2 revs on each foot).
Please see note (1) below
regarding spins
A Maximum of 1 step sequence
utilizing the full ice surface
NB The axel may not be
attempted more than twice in
the programme
Level 4 Field Moves
and either
DIXON TROPHY.
LADIES ANY
AGE


Level 4
MARY
HARRINGTON
TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE.
Level 4
Element
s or
Level 4
Free
Must not hold any
of the following


2½ Minutes
(+/- 10 seconds)
Level 5
Element
or
Level 5
Free
Skaters must perform a well balanced
programme with linking steps
consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements,
consisting of

A minimum of 1 axel type
jump element (either solo or
in combination or sequence)

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or sequences
consisting of only 2 jumps in
combination .A jump
sequence can contain any
number of jumps but only the
two most difficult jumps will
be counted.

Any single or double jump
cannot be executed more
than twice in total.

Triple jumps not permitted

There must be one step
sequence fully utilising the
ice surface.
(Basic Novice
A)
Please see ISU
communication
1886
A maximum of 2 spins with different
ISU abbreviations, 1 must be a spin
combination with or without change of
foot (Min 6 revs in total) and 1 a spin
with no change of position and with or
without a change of foot (min 6 revs in
total. Flying entry is allowed.
Levels explanation: In all elements
subject to levels only features up to
level 2 will be counted.
Program Components: Skating Skills
& Performance/ Execution only.
BLACKBURN
TROPHY.
Level 5 Field Moves
and either
Must not hold

LADIES ANY
AGE

Level 5
(Basic Novice
A)
WREN HILTON
TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE.
Please see ISU
communication
1886

Level 5
Elements
or
Level 5
Free

Level 6
Element
s or
Level 6
Free
2½ Minutes (+/10 seconds)
Skaters must perform a well balanced
programme with linking steps
consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements,
consisting of

A minimum of 1 axel type
jump element (either solo or
in combination or sequence)

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or sequences
consisting of only 2 jumps in
combination .A jump
sequence can contain any
number of jumps but only the
two most difficult jumps will
be counted.

Any single or double jump
cannot be executed more
than twice in total.

Triple jumps not permitted.

There must be one step
sequence fully utilising the
ice surface.
A maximum of 2 spins with different
ISU abbreviations, 1 must be a spin
combination with or without change of
foot (Min 6 revs in total) and 1 a spin
with no change of position and with or
without a change of foot (min 6 revs in
total. Flying entry is allowed.
Levels explanation: In all elements
subject to levels only features up to
level 2 will be counted.
Program Components: Skating Skills
& Performance/ Execution only
Level 6 Field Moves
and either
BLACKPOOL
FIGURE SKATING
TROPHY.


LADIES ANY AGE

THOMPSON
TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE.
.
Must not hold
Level 6
(Basic Novice
B)
Please see ISU
communication
1886
Level 6
Element
or
Level 6
Free
Level 7
Element
or

Level 7
Free or
Any part of
any
Competitive
Test
3 Minutes
(+/- 10 sconds)
Skaters must perform a well balanced
programme with linking steps
consisting of
A maximum of 5 jump elements for
ladies and 6 for men, consisting of

1 Axel type jump element
(either solo or in combination
or sequence)

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or sequences.
A combination may consist of
only 2 jumps. A jump
sequence can contain any
number of jumps, but only
the 2 most difficult jumps will
be counted when using the
IJS.

Any single or double jump
(including double axel)
cannot be executed more
than twice in total.

Only 2 jumps with 2 ½
revolutions or more can be
repeated either in a jump
combination or jump
sequence.
A maximum of 2 spins with different
ISU abbreviations. One of which must
be a spin combination (min 10 revs in
total) and one a flying spin or spin with
a flying entrance (min 6 revs in total)
There must be for Ladies and for Men:
A maximum of 1 step sequence fully
utilising the ice surface. The step will
receive level features and will also be
evaluated in GOE.
Levels explanation: In all elements
subject to levels only features up to
level 2 will be counted.
Program Components: Skating Skills ,
Performance/ Execution and
Interpretation only
Level 7 Field moves
And either
SWWP AUDITION
DAY TROPHY.
LADIES ANY AGE

Level 7
(Basic Novice
B)
REDBURN
TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE.
Please see ISU
communication
1886
Level 7
Elements

Level 7
Free

Old NISA
Pre Novice
Competitive Test
Must not hold

Level 8
Element

Level 8
Free
 Any
part of old NISA
Novice
Competitive Test
or higher
3 Minutes
(+/- 10 seconds)
Skaters must perform a well balanced
programme with linking steps
consisting of
A maximum of 5 jump elements for
ladies and 6 for men, consisting of

1 Axel type jump element
(either solo or in combination
or sequence)

A maximum of 2 jump
combinations or sequences.
A combination may consist of
only 2 jumps. A jump
sequence can contain any
number of jumps, but only
the 2 most difficult jumps will
be counted when using the
IJS..

Any single or double jump
(including double axel)
cannot be executed more
than twice in total.

Only 2 jumps with 2 ½
revolutions or more can be
repeated either in a jump
combination or jump
sequence.
A maximum of 2 spins with different
ISU abbreviations. One of which must
be a spin combination (min 10 revs in
total) and one a flying spin or spin with
a flying entrance (min 6 revs in total)
There must be for Ladies and for Men:
A maximum of 1 step sequence fully
utilising the ice surface. The step will
receive level features and will also be
evaluated in GOE
Levels explanation: In all elements
subject to levels only features up to
level 2 will be counted.
Program Components: Skating Skills ,
Performance/ Execution and
Interpretation only.
Exhibition Competitions and Team skate
Event Number
and
Competition
Name
Event level
Minimum Test
Requirement
Maximum Test
Requirement
Program
Length
ANY LEVEL
No Minimum Test
Requirements
No Maximum Test
Requirements
2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds)
ANY LEVEL
No Minimum Test
Requirements
No Maximum Test
Requirements
2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds)
JASON KELLY
EXHIBTION
TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS
AGED 10 & UNDER
LEONARD
THOMPSON
EXHIBTION
TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS
AGED 11 & OVER
Notes

MUST NOT be aged 11 by
the closing date.

Costumes to reflect music
chosen.

Vocal or non-vocal music
allowed.

The competitor must carry
on and off the ice in one
trip any props.
Judged by:
Judge 1 – Costume suitability.
Judge 2 – Musical Interpretation.
Judge 3 – Entertainment.

MUST be aged 11 or over
by the closing date.

Costumes to reflect music
chosen.

Vocal or non-vocal music
allowed.

The competitor must carry
on and off the ice in one
trip any props.
Judged by:
Judge 1 – Costume suitability.
Judge 2 – Musical Interpretation.
Judge 3 – Entertainment.

JOHN MCCARRICK
HOW TEAM
TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS
OF ANY AGE




For Teams of minimum 4 and Maximum 12 Skaters.
Any Age.
Any Level.
Show number to be no longer than 4 minutes long.
Costumes to reflect music
chosen.

Vocal or non-vocal music
allowed.

The competitor must carry
on and off the ice in one
trip any props.
Judged by:
Judge 1 – Costume suitability.
Judge 2 – Musical Interpretation.
Judge 3 – Entertainment.
“Pleasure Beach” Aggregate Cup.
The award goes to Team / Club that gains the most points throughout the competitions.
Points made up from:
20 points for 1st Place; 15 points for 2nd Place; 10 points for 3rd Place; 8 points for 4th place;
6 points for 5th place; 5 points for 6th place; 4 points for 7th place; 3 points for 8th place;
2 points for 9th place and 1 point to the 10th Place
ADULT SINGLE PRE-BRONZE
Competition. 25
Competition. 26
Competition. 27
Must be 21 but not 28 before 1st July 2014
Must be 28 but not 47 before 1st July 2014
Must be 47 before 1st July 2014 (no upper age limit)
Skaters must not hold level 6 elements or free or equivalent
.
A competitor in the Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that
must contain:
a. A maximum of four (4) jump elements. Only single jumps are permitted, no Axel type jump, no
double or triple jumps and no Lutz can be included. No jump combinations or sequences are
allowed. No listed jump may be repeated more than once within a programme.
Non-listed jumps may be included in the program as part of connecting footwork only.
b. A maximum of two (2) basic position spin with NO change of position and NO change of foot.
The spins must have a minimum of 3 revolutions. Flying spins are not permitted. There must be a
minimum of two (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted.
c. A maximum of one choreographic-step sequence (i.e., circular, straight line, serpentine) or
choreographic-spiral sequence covering at least 50% of the usual pattern (e.g. half a serpentine, half
of a straight line etc.) – that is covering ½ of the ice surface To be counted a spiral sequence must
include at least two (2) spiral positions of not less than 3 secs each or one (1) spiral position not less
than 6 secs. long. Only the first executed attempt of a choreographic- step sequence or
choreographic-spiral sequence will contribute to the technical score.
Additional spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted as
moves-in-the field (transitions) and marked as such.
Vocal Music may be used.
Duration The maximum time is 1:40 sec., but may be less
NOTE that if there are fewer than 4 competitors in any class, the organisers reserve the right to
amalgamate Classes
Adult Single Bronze
Competition. 28
Competition. 29
Competition. 30
Must be 21 but not 28 before 1st July 2014
Must be 28 but not 47 before 1st July 2014
Must be 47 before 1st July 2014 (no upper age
limit)
.
A competitor in the Adult Bronze Free Skating event must perform a well balanced program that may contain:
a) A maximum of four (4) jump elements. Only single jumps are permitted. No axel type double jumps or
triple jumps are permitted. Any jump can be repeated only once and this repetition must be done either in a
jump combination or in a jump sequence. A jump combination may consist of the same or another single jump.
There may be up to three jump combinations or jump sequences in the Free Program. One jump combination
could consist of up to three (3) listed jumps, the other two up to two (2) listed jumps. A jump sequence may
consist of any number of single jumps that may be linked by non-listed jumps like mazurkas, etc. and/or hops
immediately following each other while maintaining the jump rhythm (knee); there can be no steps/ turns,
crossovers or stroking during the sequence. However, only the two jumps with the highest value will count.
Please note that a half-loop in combination or in a sequence with any other listed jump will be called
as a listed jump (1 Lo.)
b) A maximum of two (2) spins of a different abbreviation. The spins must have a required minimum number of
revolutions: three (3) for the spin with only one position and no change of foot and four (4) for the spin
combination with no change of foot and six (3 + 3) for the spin combination with change of foot. There must be
a minimum of two (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted. Flying spins are not
permitted.
c) A maximum of one (1) Choreographic Sequence (ChSq) covering at least half the ice surface. A
Choreographic Sequence consists of any kind of movements like steps, turns, spirals, arabesques, spread
eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, transitional (unlisted) jumps, spinning movements etc. The Sequence
commences with the first move and is concluded with the last move of the Skater. The pattern is not restricted.
A Choreographic Sequence has a base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.
Vocal Music may be used.
Duration The maximum time is 1:50 sec., but may be less
NOTE that if there are fewer than 4 competitors in any class, the organisers reserve the right to
amalgamate Classes
Adult Single Silver
Competition. 31
Competition. 32
Competition. 33
Must be 21 but not 28 before 1st July 2014
Must be 28 but not 47 before 1st July 2014
Must be 47 before 1st July 2014 (no upper age
limit)
A competitor in the Adult Silver Free Skating event must perform a well balanced program that may contain:
a) A maximum of five (5) jump elements. A single Axel and all other single jumps are permitted. No double
jumps or triple jumps are permitted. Any jump can be repeated only once and this repetition must be done
either in a jump combination or in a jump sequence. A jump combination may consist of the same or another
single jump. There may be up to three jump combinations or jump sequences in the Free Program. One jump
combination could consist of up to three (3) listed jumps, the other two up to two (2) listed jumps. A jump
sequence may consist of any number of single jumps that may be linked by non-listed jumps like mazurkas,
etc. and/or hops immediately following each other while maintaining the jump rhythm (knee); there can be
no steps/ turns, crossovers or stroking during the sequence. However, only the two jumps with the highest
value will count. Please note that a half-loop in combination or in a sequence with any other listed jump
will be called as a listed jump (1 Lo.)
b) A maximum of three (3) spins of a different abbreviation, one of which must be a spin combination. The
spins must have a required minimum number of revolutions: three (3) for a flying spin with no change of foot
after landing, Three (3) for the spin with only one position and no change of foot and four (4) for the spin
combination with no change of foot and eight (4 + 4) for the spin combination with change of foot or spin in
one position with a change of foot. There must be a minimum of two (2) revolutions in each position or the
position will not be counted.
c) A maximum of one (1) Choreographic Sequence (ChSq) covering at least half the ice surface. A
Choreographic Sequence consists of any kind of movements like steps, turns, spirals, arabesques, spread
eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, transitional (unlisted) jumps, spinning movements etc. The Sequence
commences with the first move and is concluded with the last move of the Skater. The pattern is not
restricted. A Choreographic Sequence has a base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.
Vocal Music may be used
Duration The maximum time is 2:10 secs, but may be less.
BLACKPOOL SKATING FESTIVAL IJS 2015
The competition will be held on the 7h – 11th April 2015
Closing date is 6th March 2015
RULES

The competitions are open to all fully paid up eligible skaters as defined by the National Ice Skating Association
of UK Ltd and will be held under NISA regulations and permit (Applied for). All levels will be judged under the
International Judging System. Please check NISA website for any amendments to Generic Criteria.

All technical requirements are National tests with the exception of competitive tests where appropriate, and are
exactly as per NISA generic programme requirements 2014/2015.

Entries to all competitions will be treated on a first received basis with a limit to entries in each section
determined by time available. Reserve lists will operate until the draw for entries to oversubscribed sections, also
on a first received basis. Qualifying date for age is as at closing.
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Skaters in all levels must complete the programme content sheet attached to the entry form. This should be filled
in using the shorthand as stated on the form, with the timings of each element filled in, signed and dated. This
form must be sent with the entry form and entries CANNOT be accepted without it.
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Entry forms not giving coach membership details or details of seminars will be returned to skaters without being
accepted. All coaches signing paperwork for entry to this event must have completed a Field Moves seminar and
also attended a discipline specific IJS seminar, which must have been within 12 months of the event. Coaches
not mentioned on the entry form will not under any circumstances be issued with an accreditation.
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Levels in all events must be attained by the closing date of the competitions. The national standards will be
strictly adhered to. If the standard of a skater should change before the closing date, notification to the
competition organiser is required immediately.
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Pleasure Beach Arena reserves the right:
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to refuse entries without reason assigned
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to cancel, combine or split competitions into subsections.
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to retain the right of decision on all matters, their decision being final.
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Competitions with only one competitor may require to skate to standard and will be at the discretion of the
referee.Skaters in this situation will be informed and given the opportunity to withdraw.
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A photocopy of the Skate UK passport must be supplied with entry for all Beginner competitions who have not
achieved NISA Level 1 Field Moves.
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Refunds will be made to all competitors not offered entry.
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Entry fees are not refundable after the closing date, 6th March 2015.
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Entries accompanied by a cheque that bounces will not be accepted until the entry fee is paid in cash or debit
card together with an excess fee of £10 to cover bank charges.
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Pleasure Beach Arena cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or loss of personal property.
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ENTRIES WILL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM THE POST OFFICE DUE TO A LACK OF POSTAGE.
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NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Proof of postage does not imply receipt.
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The time and date of the draw will be advertised on the Arena website – www.pleasurebeacharena.co.uk
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All skaters will be filmed for IJS
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The competition may be subject to doping control under NISA rules and by the ISU.
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Music for programmes will be accepted on CD. All music must be clearly marked with competitors name and
class. It is advisable that you have a spare disc with you.
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Competition dates and timetabling will be verified after the closing date following consultation with the Referee. A
timetable will be posted on the club website: www.pleasurebeacharena.co.uk as soon as it becomes available.
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Winners of competitions will be required to sign for trophies (or parent/guardian) which are held at winner’s
resposability. They must be returned to Pleasure Beach Arena one calendar month or on request before
Blackpool Skating Festival 2016 in good condition.
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Video photography will be allowed from a designated area in accordance with the Child Protection in Sport
Policy. Permits must be obtained from Box Office.
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The throwing of teddies / soft toys / artificial flowers will be permitted in certain areas.
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Vocal music is allowed in all events included in Blackpool skating festival.
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By entering the competition you agree to abide by all the rules and regulations laid out in this document
ENTRY FEES: Solo Classes £45
Additional Competitions £30
Ice Dance Couples Classes £80
Synchro £150 per team
John McCarrick Show Team £6pp
Cheques or postal orders should be made payable to ‘Blackpool Pleasure Beach’
Competitors wishing proof of application receipt should enclose a SAE
Post to: Arena Box Office, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4
1EZ, GB.
Telephone number for all enquiries 01253 341707.
E-mail: joanne.conway@bpbltd.com / steph.howarth@bpbltd.com
JOHN MCCARRICK TROPHY APPLICATION FORM
Please send this form with entry fee before the closing date of 6th March 2015 to:
Arena Box Office, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EZ
Telephone: 01253 341 707 Email: joanne.conway@bpbltd.com / steph.howarth@bpbltd.com
Entry Fee for the John McCarrick Trophy - £6 per competitor (Team skate group competition, minimum team size 4
skaters)
If you are entering the John McCarrick Team Trophy please list all skaters in your team on the enclosed forms.
Cheques to be made payable to PLEASURE BEACH BLACKPOOL LTD
John McCarrick Team Skate Trophy:
(Minimum 4 team members, Maximum 12 team members)
Please list below all participating team members
Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Name Of Team:
NISA Number