2016 Non-qualifying Competition Announcement 2016 Madison Open 16, 17, 18 September 2016 Hosted by The 35th Annual Madison Open will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current Rulebook as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted of the U.S. Figure Skating web site. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 1 of 28 ELIGIBILITY / TEST LEVEL Skaters are allowed to enter events in either Open (IJS & 6.0) or Compete USA, but not both. COMPETE USA (Learn To Skate USA) ELIGIBILITY The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Learn To Skate USA Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Compete USA Program/club or any other Compete USA Program/club. Test level: Competition level will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. • All Snowplow Sam and Learn To Skate USA 1-6 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. • Free skate 1-6 competition level will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed. Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. OPEN EVENTS ELIGIBILITY This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or a readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current Rulebook. Refer to the current rule book for non-U.S. Citizens. Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline, in the discipline the skater is entering. • Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate down in any event. • Skaters who placed in the top four in final round of their last qualifying competition in their divisions must move up one level, except for Novice and higher. Age restrictions/requirements: Skaters entering Juvenile Free Skate events (either Test Track or Well Balanced Program) must be under 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Open Juvenile Free Skate events (either Test Track or Well Balanced Program) must be at least 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Beginner – Pre-Juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age, should the number of entries warrant more than one group. EVENT TYPE IJS Championship Events IJS Event – First entry IJS Event – Subsequent entry 6.0 Event – First Entry 6.0 Event – Subsequent Entry Compete USA Event – First Entry Compete USA Event – Subsequent Entry Practice Ice Reservation Practice Ice Purchase (day of event) Fee for late registration ENTRIES ENTRY FEE $150 $120 $50 $105 $35 $75 $25 $20/session $25/session $25** COMMENTS Maximum 1 reservation per event entered ** if allowed by referee *** NEW THIS YEAR *** A printed copy your event results is included in the registration fee! One free copy per event entered. Additional copies available for purchase. • IJS result packets include all participants in the event. • Championship Event participants receive a copy of both SP and FS. Online registration is the ONLY method available for entry into Madison Open. Online registration is available via secured credit card transaction at EntryEeze, and must be completed by midnight August 15, 2016. No paper entries will be accepted. If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration, please email the LOC at fscmmadisonopen@gmail.com . Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 2 of 28 REFUND POLICY Entry fees will not be refunded after entry deadline August 15, 2016 unless no competition exists or is canceled. No Exceptions. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. FACILITIES The competition will be held at the Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Drive, Madison Wisconsin 53711. Madison Ice Arena’s main ice surface is 85’ x 200’ with slightly rounded corners. The studio rink, if utilized, is 65’ x 85’. Locker rooms and Concessions facilities are available. MUSIC Competitors must provide music for all events, as appropriate. Competition music for all events that require music must be submitted electronically via EntryEeze by the music deadline of September 1, 2016 11:59 pm. After you have paid for your events, the system will prompt you to upload your music for each event that requires music. If your music is not available at that time, you can logout of your account and return later to upload your music by going to the “competition” tab and then selecting “my music”. Your music must meet the following criteria. If you have questions about what format you have, please contact your coach and get a new version of your music that meets the criteria listed below. Music Criteria: 1) File Format: MP3 (the online system will automatically check this) 2) Bit Rate: 192 kbps or higher (this will be checked by the music chairperson and they may request you upload a corrected file) 3) Sample Rate: 44,100 kHz (this will be checked by the music chairperson and they may request you upload a corrected file) 4) Leaders and trailers (the silence or "dead space" before and after the actual start and end of the program music) may not exceed two (2) seconds. We prefer that there be NO leaders or trailers at all. Excessive leaders and trailers may disrupt the playing of the music during competition. Competitors must also bring a copy of their competition music on CD as a backup in case of technical difficulties and must be turned in at the registration desk at the time of check-in. Only CDs (standard CD-R format only) will be accepted. CD-RWs will NOT be accepted due to compatibility issues. CDs must be clearly marked with the competitor’s name, event, and running time. CDs must only have one piece of music per CD. The official competition CD turned in at the Registration Desk is reserved for use during the event. Please keep additional copies of your music readily available rink side during competition events. Music may be picked up at the registration desk following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but FSC of Madison cannot be responsible for music left at the end of the competition. Music downloaded for the competition will be deleted after the event is complete. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 3 of 28 JUDGING SYSTEM The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events: - Well Balanced Program Free Skate events (Juvenile/Open Juvenile – Senior) - Short Program Events (Juvenile/Open Juvenile – Senior) - Adult Free Skate events (Gold, Masters Int/Nov, Masters Jr/Sr) All competitors skating in IJS events MUST SUBMIT THE PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT FORM ONLINE AT ENTRYEEZE by September 1, 2016 11:59pm. PPC’s submitted on the USFS site will not be used. A hard-copy form for reference/planning can be found at www.usfigureskating.org in the member’s only section. Failure to electronically submit your PPC creates extra work for the officials working your competition. Submitting your PPC at the Registration Desk will result in a $15 fee. You will not be allowed to receive your credential at registration until your PPC is submitted. The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for: - All Compete USA (Learn To Skate USA) events (Snowplow Sam – Freestyle 6) - Introductory Free Skate events (Beginner, High Beginner) - All Test Track events - Well Balanced Program Free Skate events, (No-Test – Pre-Juvenile) - All specialty events (Spins, Jumps, Compulsory Moves) - Adult Free Skate events (Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver) REGISTRATION DESK The Registration Desk will be open throughout the competition weekend, beginning Friday morning. Each skater must check in upon arrival, at least 45 minutes before each event. If you skate multiple days, (e.g. Friday and Saturday), please check in with the registration desk both days to confirm your events. The registration table will be located in the lobby of the Madison Ice Arena. PLEASE REGISTER PROMPTLY UPON ARRIVAL. PRACTICE ICE Skaters will be able to pick their own practice ice sessions online but you MUST indicate number of sessions you want on the practice ice form or online when you register and you MUST pay for them with your entry form or when you register online. You will receive an email with a PIN number in order to access your practice ice records and select your sessions. Additional practice ice sales may be made available online after the schedule has been posted and those that pre-register for sessions have had time to select their sessions. Any remaining practice ice at Madison Ice Arena will be available for purchase during the competition at Registration and sold on a first come, first served basis only, at a higher cost per session. The length of each practice session is 20 minutes, with a maximum number of 15 skaters on the ice. Keeping the safety of the skaters in mind, most sessions are designated by skating level. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for practice ice. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Videotaping and photography services may be provided. Notification of available services will be made on www.fscmadison.org. If you will be videotaping, please be considerate of others and do so from the top of the stands. No flash photography is permitted in the ice arena. The use of ice arena power sources is prohibited. SPECTATOR CONDUCT No items of any kind are to be thrown on the ice. Violation of this rule may subject the offender to ejection from the arena. AWARDS All skaters in Compete USA and Introductory Level events will receive an award for participation. In all other events, awards will be presented to the top four places in each event. Awards will also be given to the top four skaters for the combined short and long programs in initial rounds of Championship events and the top four places in the Championship final round. Award recipients are encouraged to participate in the awards presentation and photography. The Dorothy Sinykin Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Intermediate Ladies Championship in memory of Dorothy’s commitment to the Figure Skating Club of Madison and the sport of figure skating. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 4 of 28 OFFICIAL NOTICES An official bulletin board will be maintained at the Registration desk. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent, and/or coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition. Prior to the event, schedules for skaters and coaches as well as general competition information will be available at www.fscmadison.org. Schedules will NOT be mailed. Actual skating order is posted the day of the competition at the event. INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an individual member; B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older, successfully pass the background screen. C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A, B, C or D) depending on the highest level of students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12. D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. For Compete USA ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Compete USA Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Compete USA instructor member. The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential – no exceptions. We strongly urge all coaches to have their cards with them. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating events without compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaching%20Compliance%20Toolkit.pdf LIABILITY U.S. Figure Skating, FSC of Madison, Madison Ice Arena and Madison Ice, Inc accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. CONTACT INFO If you have questions, please contact our LOC via email at FSCMMadisonOpen@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.fscmadison.org. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 5 of 28 SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS See current rulebook/web site for current rules and requirements: (http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=361) Illustration of Compete USA Program Events: Illustration of Singles Free Skating Events: Test Track Free Skate Well Balanced Program Free Skate Pre-Preliminary No Test Preliminary Pre-Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Preliminary Juvenile / Open Juv. Pre-Juvenile Intermediate Juvenile / Open Juv. Novice Intermediate Junior Senior Adult Novice Junior Senior Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 6 of 28 COMPETE USA EVENT: Basic Program Snowplow Sam – Basic 6 Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise specified. Vocal music is allowed. • To be skated on full ice • The skater may use elements from a previous level • A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 7 of 28 COMPETE USA EVENT: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 Program Event Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program. • To be skated on full ice. • The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels. • A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. • Time 1:40 max. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 8 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program General event parameters: 1. 2. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 9 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Test Track Free Skate General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same nonqualifying competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The following deductions will be taken: • 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description. • 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included. • 0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions. Level Pre-Preliminary 1:40 max. Preliminary 1:40 max. Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Jumps Spins Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop) • Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop and loop only • Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences • Maximum 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels) • Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences • Maximum 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: • Two spins of a different nature, one position only. No change of foot, no flying entry (Minimum 3 revolutions) Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Jumps with not more than one rotation (no Axels). • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 5 jump elements: • Any single jumps, including Axel, are permitted. • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: • One spin in one position; no change of foot, no flying entry. (Minimum 3 revolutions) • One spin consisting of a front scratch to back scratch; exit on spinning foot not mandatory. (Min. 3 revolutions per foot) Maximum of 2 spins: • One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 3 revolutions) • One combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin; change of foot optional (Min. 6 revolutions). Spins may not fly. Maximum of 2 spins: • One solo spin in one position, no change of foot (Min. 4 revolutions). • One combination spin 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) • Revised: 17 August 2016 Step Sequences Qualifications Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating prepreliminary free skate test. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free skate test, but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test. One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface 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 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 Only solo spin may fly Page 10 of 28 Level Intermediate 2:30 +/- 10 sec. Novice Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Junior Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Senior Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Jumps Spins Maximum of 6 jump elements: • Any single jumps. • Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop.Maximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump Maximum of 2 spins: • One must be a flying spin (min 5 revolutions), • One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum 4 revolutions per foot). 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: • One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (min 5 revs per foot) • The other spins are the option of the skater (min 6 revolutions per foot) • All spins may fly Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: • One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) • One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) • One combination spin consisting of all three basic positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5) revolutions per foot) Maximum of 3 spins of a different nature: • One spin in one position (Min. 6 revolutions) • One flying spin (Min. 6 revolutions) • One combination spin consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (2 per position, min. 5 revolutions per foot) 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 flipMaximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump 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 permittedMaximum of 3 jump combinations or sequences • Max. 2 of any same type jump Step Sequences Qualifications 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 One step sequence or spiral sequence fully utilizing ice surface 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 (see rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks) One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface (See rule 4105 for remarks) Men: Two different step sequences, one being of advanced difficulty, both fully utilizing the 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 Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test Ladies: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface and one spiral sequence. (See rule 4104 & 4105 for remarks.) Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 11 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Well Balanced Program Free Skate General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. 4. Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same non qualifying competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. All relevant and appropriate rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org , under “Technical Information”, then “Singles/Pairs” Level No-Test PrePreliminary Time 1:40 max 1:40 max Revised: 17 August 2016 Jumps Spins Step Sequences Max. 5 jump elements: • Single jumps, with the exception of the single Axel, are allowed • No single Axels, double jumps or triple jumps • Maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences • Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single jumps is permitted • Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps Half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination Max. 2 spins: • Spins may change feet and/or position • Spins may start with a fly • Minimum 3 revs. Spins must be of a different character (For definition see rule 4103E) Step sequence* Maximum of 5 jump elements: • All single jumps, including single Axel, allowed • No double, triple or quadruple jumps allowed • Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump, as part of a jump combination or jump sequence. (maximum of 2 single Axels) • Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 jumps is permitted. • Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps • ½ loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination Maximum of 2 spins: • Spins may change feet and/or position. • Spins may start with a fly. • Minimum of 3 revolutions These spins must be of a different character (For definition see Rule 4103 (E) Must use onehalf the ice surface Moves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted but will not be counted as elements. Jumps may be included in the step sequence One step sequenced that must use ½ of the ice surface. Moves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted, but will not count as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Page 12 of 28 Level Preliminary PreJuvenile (Rule 4250) Time 1:40 max 2:00 +/- 10 sec. Revised: 17 August 2016 Jumps Spins Maximum of 5 jump elements: • One must be an Axel or Waltz-jump type jump • All single jumps, including single Axel, allowed. Only 2 different jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop) • Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple or quadruple jumps are not allowed • An Axel plus up to two different, allowable double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of jump combinations or jump sequences • Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded • Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences • Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps except that one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2 double jumps and 1 single jump is permitted. • Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or double jumps • ½ loop is considered a listed jump with the value of a single loop when used in a sequence or combination Maximum of 5 jump elements: • One must be an Axel or waltz –jump. • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps • Number of jumps in jump sequence is limited to a max. of 3 single or double jumps. (½ loop is not considered a single jump at this level.) • Number of different double jumps is not limited. • Axel and no more than 3 different double jumps may be repeated as individual jumps, as part of jump combination or jump sequence. • Maximum of 2 Axels or any double jump • No double Axels or triple jumps Maximum of 2 spins: • Spins may change feet and/or position. • Spins may start with a fly. • Minimum of 3 revolutions These spins must be of a different character (For definition see Rule 4103 (E) Step Sequences One step sequenced that must use ½ of the ice surface. Moves in the field and spiral sequences are permitted, but will not count as elements Jumps may be included in the step sequence Maximum of 2 spins: • 1 spin combination; with/without change of foot*, may fly. • 1 spin with only 1 position*, may fly, no change of foot • Min 4 revs.; 6 revs. for combo • Spins must be of a different nature One step sequence fully utilizing ice surface. Page 13 of 28 IJS EVENT: Well Balanced Program Free Skate General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. 4. Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same non qualifying competition. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. All relevant and appropriate IJS rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org , under “Technical Information”, then “Singles/Pairs” Level Juvenile (under 14 years) Time 2:15 +/- 10 sec. Open Juvenile (14 years or older) (Rule 4240) Intermediate (Rule 4230) 2:30 +/- 10 sec. Novice Ladies (Rule 4220) 3:00 +/- 10 sec. Novice Men (Rule 4220) 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Junior Ladies (Rule 4210) 3:30 +/- 10 sec. Revised: 17 August 2016 Jumps Maximum of 5 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump* • Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences • Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • No more than 3 double jumps may be repeated (1 each), but only as part of combination or sequence. Max 2 of same double jump. • No triple jumps Maximum of 6 jump elements: • 1 must be an Axel-type jump* • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • No more than 3 double/triple jumps may be repeated; only 1 repeat may be a triple. Double or triple jump repeated only in combo or seq. Max 2 same double or triple. Maximum of 6 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump* • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • No more than 3 double/triple jumps may be repeated; only 1 repeat may be a triple. Double or triple jump repeated only in combo or seq. Max 2 same double or triple. Maximum of 7 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump* • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • One double Axel and two different triple jumps may be repeated. • If double Axel or triple jumps repeated, must be in combo or sequence. • No more than two of the same type of double or triple may be attempted. Maximum of 7 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump * • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or • sequence • Max 2 double Axels as solo jump or in combo/sequence Spins Maximum of 2 spins: • 1 spin combination; with/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position; no change of foot* • Both spins may start with a fly • Min 5 revs.; 8 revs. for combination • Min 2 revs. in position • Spins must be of a different nature Maximum of 2 spins: • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position; no change of foot* • Both spins may start with a fly • Min 5 revs.; 8 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • Spins must be of a different nature Step Sequences One choreographic step sequence fully utilizing ice surface. Maximum of 3 spins: • Spins must be of a different nature • 1 flying entry w/ no change of foot or position* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 3rd spin is option of skater • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • Spins may change feet and start with a fly, except • for the flying spin with no change of foot or position Maximum of 3 spins: • S pins m us t be of a diffe re nt na ture • 1 flying entry w/ no change of foot or position* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 3rd spin is option of skater • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • Spins may change feet and start with a fly, except for the flying spin with no change of foot or position Maximum of 3 spins: • 1 flying entry* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position * • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • All spins may change feet and start with a fly • Spins must be of a different nature One leveled step sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface One choreographic step sequence fully utilizing ice surface. One leveled step sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface. One leveled step sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface. Page 14 of 28 Level Junior Men (Rule 4210) Time 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Senior Ladies (Rule 4200) 4:00 +/- 10 sec. Senior Men (Rule 4200) 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Revised: 17 August 2016 Jumps Maximum of 8 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump * • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or • sequence • Max 2 double Axels as solo jump or in combo/sequence Maximum of 7 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump * • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or • Sequence • Max 2 double Axels as solo jump or in combo/sequence Spins Maximum of 3 spins: • 1 flying entry* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position * • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • All spins may change feet and start with a fly • Spins must be of a different nature Step Sequences One leveled step sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface. Maximum of 3 spins: • 1 flying entry* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position * • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • All spins may change feet and start with a fly • Spins must be of a different nature One leveled step sequence One choreographic sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface Maximum of 8 jump elements: • One must be an Axel-type jump * • Max 3 jump combinations (combos) or sequences • Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted • Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited • 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or • sequence • Max 2 double Axels as solo jump or in combo/sequence Maximum of 3 spins: • 1 flying entry* • 1 spin combination; w/without change of foot* • 1 spin with only 1 position * • Min 6 revs.; 10 revs. for combo • Min 2 revs. in position • All spins may change feet and start with a fly • Spins must be of a different nature One leveled step sequence One choreographic sequence Fully utilizing the ice surface Page 15 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Adult Well Balanced Free Skate General event parameters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music IS permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The 6.0 judging system will be used for this event. All relevant and appropriate USFS rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org, under “Technical Information”, then “Adult Skating” The following deductions will be taken: • Spins of a different character – this refers to the abbreviation of a spin, e.g. Combination spin with a change of foot (CCoSp) and a combination with no change of foot (CoSp) are spins of a different character; and a flying sit spin (FSSp) and a sit spin (SSp) are of a different character. For more information, see USFS rule 4103E. • 6.0 System Penalties: • 0.1 in each mark for each illegal element • 0.1 in 1st mark for insufficient revolutionss. • 0.2 in 1st mark should be deducted for each jump and/or spin element exceeding the max. • 0.1in each mark for time violation • 0.1 in 1st mark for step seq. not fully utilizing the ice • 0.2 in 1st mark should be deducted if an element indicated by an * is omit Level Adult Pre-Bronze (Rule 4600) Time 1:40 max * required element Adult Bronze (Rule 4590) 1:50 max * required element Adult Silver (Rule 4580) 2:10 max * required element Revised: 17 August 2016 Jumps Max 4 • Jump combinations and sequences are optional, but no more than 2 combinations or sequences may be included • One jump combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps. • Each jump may be repeated only once and only as part of combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) • Only single and half-revolution jumps are allowed • No Lutz, Axel or double jumps are allowed Max 4 • Min 1*, max 2 combinations or sequences; • One combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps • Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump) • All single jumps are permitted (except Axel) • No Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted Spins Max 2 • Min 3revolutions total if no change of foot • No flying spins are permitted Step Sequences Max 1 • Connecting steps throughout the program are required Max 2 • Spins must be of different character (for definition, see USFS rule 4103E) • Min 3 revs total if no change of foot • Min 3 revs each foot if change of foot • Min 2 revs in position • No flying spins are permitted Max 1 To be chosen from: • Step sequence or • Spiral sequence (any pattern) Max 5 • Min 1*, max 2 combinations or sequences • One combination/sequence may consist of three jumps, and the other may have only two jumps • Additional jump sequences which contain non-listed jumps of not more than one revolution (i.e. mazurkas, half-loops, etc.) performed as part of connecting footwork preceding single jumps are permitted • Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of combination or sequence • All single jumps are permitted, including an Axel-type jump. • No double or triple jumps are permitted Max 2 • Spins must be of different character (for definition, see USFS rule 4103E) • Min 3 revs total if no change of foot • Min 3 revs each foot if change of foot • Min 2 revs in position Max 1 To be chosen from: • Step sequence or • Spiral sequence (any pattern) Must use at least ½ ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Must use at least ½ ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Page 16 of 28 IJS EVENT: Adult Well Balanced Free Skate General event parameters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music IS permitted at all levels. Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position. The IJS judging system will be used for this event. All relevant and appropriate USFS rules will be used. Coaches and athletes are expected to be aware of these rules by reading the documents on www.usfigureskating.org, under “Technical Information”, then “Adult Skating” Championship Gold & Adult Gold (Rule 4570) 2:40 max * required element Championship Masters Intermediate/Novice and Masters Intermediate/Novice (Rule 4540) 3:10 max * required element Championship Masters Junior/Senior and Masters Junior/Senior (Rule 4510) 3:40 max * required element Revised: 17 August 2016 Max 5 • Min 1*, max 3 combinations or sequences • Two combinations/sequences are limited to two jumps, and one three jump combination/sequence is permitted • Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of combination or sequence • All single jumps, including an Axel-type jump, are permitted, as are the following double jumps: double toe loop, double Salchow. • No double-double jump combinations or sequences are permitted • Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and triple jumps are not permitted Max 6 • 1 must be an Axel-type jump, and at least one must be a jump combination or jump sequence • Up to three may be in jump combinations or jump sequences • One jump combination/sequence may contain three jumps; the remaining jump combinations/sequences are limited to two jumps • Only the following double jumps may be performed: double toe loop, double Salchow, double loop • Only one double-double jump combination or sequence is permitted • Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and triple jumps are not permitted Max 7 • One must be an Axel-type jump, and at least one must be a jump combination or jump sequence • Up to three may be jump combinations or jump sequences • One jump combination may contain three jumps; the remaining jump combinations are limited to two jumps • The number ofjumps in a jump sequence is not limited; however only the two highest-value jumps in a sequence will be counted • No Axels or multi-rotation jumps may be repeated more than once, and if repeated, those jumps must be in combination or sequence Max 3 • Spins must be of different character (for definition, see USFS rule 4103E) • Min 4 revs total if no change of foot • Min 4 revs each foot if change of foot • Min 2 revs in position Max 1 To be chosen from: • Choreographic step sequence or • Choreographic sequence Must fully utilize the ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Max 3 • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of four revolutions on each foot. All other spins must have a minimum of five revolutions • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each position, or the position will not be counted. • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they intend to execute within the spin types allowed. Max 1 To be chosen from: • Choreographic step sequence or • Choreographic sequence Max 3 • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of four revolutions on each foot. • All other spins must have a minimum of five revolutions. • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each position, or the position will not be counted. • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they intend to execute within the spin types allowed. Max 1 To be chosen from: • Choreographic step sequence or • Choreographic sequence Must fully utilize the ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Must fully utilize the ice surface Additional moves in the field, spiral and step sequences will not be counted as elements but will be counted as transitions and marked as such. Page 17 of 28 SINGLES WELL BALANCED SHORT PROGRAM EVENTS The short program events outlined below will be skated. Juvenile Short Program will also be offered and will follow the same requirements as the Intermediate Short Program. CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS COMBINED WELL BALANCED SHORT PROGRAM & WELL BALANCED FREE SKATE Championship Open Free Skating events will be offered at the following levels: Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior level. The Championship Event is a combined event consisting of the Short and Long Program. Should entries call for an initial round, it will include both the Short and Long Program; the final round will include only the Long Program. The number of skaters moving from initial rounds to the championship round will be posted at the competition. Skaters are allowed to enter both the Championship events and separate Short Program and Open Free Skating events. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 18 of 28 COMPULSORY EVENTS See current rulebook/web site for current rules and requirements: (http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=361) Illustration of Compete USA Program Events: Illustration of Singles Compulsory Events: Beginner Introductory Levels High Beginner No Test Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile / Open Juv. Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 19 of 28 COMPETE USA EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. • • To be skated on 1/2 ice No music Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 20 of 28 COMPETE USA EVENT: Pre-Free Skate - Free Skate 6 Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional • • • • • To be skated on ½ ice Music is not allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time: 1:15 max Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 21 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Introductory Levels Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional • • • • To be skated on ½ ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 22 of 28 6.0 EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. 4. NoTest – Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice Intermediate – Senior: Elements skated on full-ice Elements may be performed only once. Music is not allowed. Level Time No-Test 1:15 max. Pre-Preliminary 1:15 max. Preliminary 1:15 max. Pre-Juvenile 1:15 max. Juvenile 1:15 max. Open Juvenile Intermediate 1:30 max. Novice 1:30 max. Junior 1:30 max. Senior 1:30 max. Revised: 17 August 2016 Skating rules / standards • Loop jump • Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel) • Solo spin - sit or camel spin - minimum three revolutions • Spiral sequence, must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves may be included. • Toe Loop jump • 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) • Lutz jump • Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) • Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions • Forward inside spiral • Single jump (may include Axel) • Jump combination: single / single (may include Axel) • Layback spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions • Step sequence - Circular • Single Axel • Jump combination: single / single or double / single • Layback spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions • Step sequence – Circular • Double Salchow or double toe-loop • Jump combination: single / single or double / single • Flying spin; min. 5 revolutions • Step sequence – Straight line • Double loop • Jump combination: double / single or double / double • Flying spin; min. 5 revolutions • Step sequence – Straight line • Double flip • Jump combination: double / double or triple / double • Combination spin; min. 10 revolutions • Step sequence – Straight line • Double Lutz • Jump combination: double / double or triple / double • Combination spin; min. 10 revolutions • Step sequence – Straight line Page 23 of 28 6.0 EVENT: Adult Compulsory Moves General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Adult Silver and lower will be skated ½ ice; Adult Gold – Masters Senior will be skated on full ice Minimum number of revolutions are noted in ( ). All compulsory skating events will be skated with no music. Minimal connecting moves, steps and edges throughout the program are allowed. Elements may be skated in any order and no additional elements are permitted. Elements may not be repeated. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (Adult Gold – Masters Senior) Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring. Spins may not be repeated. Only required elements may be included. Level Time Adult Pre-Bronze 1:30 max Adult Bronze 1:30 max Adult Silver 1:30 max Adult Gold 1:30 max Adult Masters Intermediate and Novice 1:30 max Adult Masters Junior and Senior 1:30 max Revised: 17 August 2016 Skating rules / standards • Forward crossovers, 5 each direction • Forward spiral, straight line or outside edge, or lunge • Waltz jump • Two-foot spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) • Salchow jump • Jump combination of a waltz jump and a toe loop • One-foot upright spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) • Adult Bronze Moves Pattern 5 (Five-step Mohawk sequence) • Flip jump • Jump combination of Salchow and loop • Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) • Adult Silver Moves Pattern 1 (Eight-step Mohawk sequence), one direction only • Lutz jump • Flip-loop combination jump (no turn or change of foot * • Camel spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) Adult Gold Moves Pattern 3 • (Forward outside double three-turns on one foot, forward inside double three turns on the other foot. • Single Axel jump • Jump combination of Lutz jump and loop * • Spin combination consisting of at least one change of foot and at least one • change of position (min. 4 revolutions on each foot • Intermediate Moves Pattern 5 (Inside slide chasse pattern) • Double Salchow jump • Jump combination of Axel jump and double toe loop * • Spin combination consisting all three positions and one change of foot (min. • 2 revolutions in each position and min. 5 revolutions on each foot. • Junior Moves Pattern 4 (Choctaw sequence), one diagonal only Page 24 of 28 JUMPS CHALLENGE EVENTS 6.0 EVENT: Jumps Challenge General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile – senior will be skated on full ice Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior) Level Time Beginner 1:15 max. High Beginner 1:15 max. No Test 1:15 max. Pre – Preliminary 1:15 max. Preliminary 1:15 max. Pre – Juvenile 1:15 max. Juvenile & Open Juv. 1:15 max. Intermediate 1:15 max. Novice 1:15 max. Junior 1:15 max. Senior 1:15 max. Revised: 17 August 2016 Skating rules / standards • Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) • ½ flip or ½ Lutz • Single Salchow • Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) • Single Salchow • Jump combination – Waltz jump-toe loop • Single toe loop • Single loop • Jump combination – Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) • Single toe loop • Single flip • Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel) • Single flip • Single Lutz • Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel) • Single Axel • Single or double jump • Jump combination – single / single (no Axel) • Single Axel • Double Salchow • Jump combination – single / single or double / single (no Axel) • Single Axel • Double loop* • Jump combination – double / single (no Axel) • Double loop • Double flip* • Jump combination – double / double (may be double Axel) • Choice of double or triple jump • Double or triple flip* • Jump combination – double / double (may be double Axel) • Choice of double or triple jump • Double or triple Lutz* • Jump combination – double / double or triple / double (may be double Axel) Page 25 of 28 SPINS CHALLENGE EVENTS 6.0 EVENT: Spins Challenge General event parameters: 1. 2. 3. Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring. Spins may not be repeated. On required elements may be included. All events are skated on ½ ice. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in ( ). Beginner / High Beginner / No Test levels may be combined, based on registration numbers. Level Beginner Time 1:30 max. High Beginner 1:30 max. No Test 1:30 max. Pre – Preliminary 1:30 max. Preliminary 1:30 max. Pre – Juvenile 1:30 max. Juvenile & Open Juvenile 1:30 max. Intermediate 1:30 max. Novice 1:30 max. Junior 1:30 max. Senior 1:30 max. Revised: 17 August 2016 Skating rules / standards • Upright one-foot spin (3) • Upright two-foot spin (3) • Sit spin (3) • Upright one-foot spin (3) • Upright two-foot spin (3) • Sit spin (3) • Upright one-foot spin (3) • Upright two-foot spin (3) • Sit spin (3) • Upright one-foot spin (3) • Upright back scratch spin (3) • Sit spin (3) • Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3) • Combination spin with no change of foot (4) • Sit spin (3) • Camel spin (3) • Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6) • Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot) • Sit spin (4) • Combination spin – change of foot; optional change of position (4 per foot) • Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4) • Flying camel spin (5) • Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot) • Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot) • Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6) • Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position) • Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per position & 5 per foot) • Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6) • Ladies – layback spin (6); men – cross-foot spin (6) • Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) • Flying spin of choice (6) • Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly • Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2 per position & 5 per foot) Page 26 of 28 DATES TO REMEMBER All Forms and Payments are to be completed online Revised: 17 August 2016 Registration & Practice Ice Reservation Opens www.fscmadison.org Friday, July 1, 2016 Registration & Practice Ice Reservation Closes Monday, August 15, 2016 IJS Planned Program Content Deadline Music Upload Deadline Thursday, September 1, 2016 Practice Ice Selection Opens **TENTATIVE** Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Additional Practice Ice Purchase Opens Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Competition Begins Friday, September 16, 2016 Page 27 of 28 2016 MADISON OPEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY Online entry is required @ www.fscmadison.org Last: USFSA/Compete USA#: First: Street Address: City: Phone: ( ) Date of Birth: Highest Test Passed Compete USA: Email: Primary Coach’s Name: Coach’s Email Address: Coach’s Address: Well Balanced Free Skate State: Home Club: Sex: Male or ZIP: Female Free Skating: Phone: ( ) City: 6.0 EVENTS Test Track Compulsory Free Skate Jump Event State/ZIP: Spin Event Beginner High Beginner NoTest Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Open Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver IJS EVENTS Short Well Balanced Program Free Skate COMPETE USA EVENTS Free Skate Compulsory Program / Elements Snowplow Sam Basic 1 Basic 2 Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6 Pre-Free Skate Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3 Free Skate 4 Free Skate 5 Free Skate 6 Championship (combined SP & FS) Juvenile Open Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Adult Gold Adult Masters Int/Nov Adult Masters Jr/Sr ENTRY FEES: Online payments only @ EntryEeze Amt. Championship Event IJS Event – First entry IJS Event – Subsequent entry 6.0 Event – First Entry 6.0 Event – Subsequent Entry Compete USA Event – First Entry Compete USA Event – Subsequent Entry Practice Ice Reservation: $20/session (maximum 1 reservation per event entered) Late Fee (application accepted after 8/15/2016 only at discretion of referee) Qty $150 $120 $50 $105 $35 $75 $25 $20 $25 Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL No refunds will be made after the deadline on August 15, 2016, except for cancelled events. NO EXCEPTIONS. Revised: 17 August 2016 Page 28 of 28