Central California Interclub Association 2012 CCIA Competition June 22-24, 2012 Entry Deadline: Received by May 22, 2012 Online entry is available Oak Park Ice Arena 3545 Alvarado Street Stockton, CA 95204 Hosted by Stockton Figure Skating Club The U.S. Figure Skating logo is a trademark of the United States Figure Skating Association. All rights reserved CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INTERCLUB ASSOCIATION 2012 CCIA COMPETITION JUNE 22-24, 2012 GENERAL RULES The CCIA Competition will be hosted by the Stockton Figure Skating Club and held at Oak Park Ice Arena 3545 Alvarado Street Stockton, CA 95204 1) The Announcement, entry forms, and other required documents for the 2012 CCIA Competition are available online at www.stockton-fsc.org or www.cciaskates.org 2) The competition will be conducted in accordance with the 2011-12 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook, except as herein specified. For more information on the test track free skating events please refer to the US Figure Skating website at usfigureskating.org choose “Programs” and click on “Competitive Test Track”. New rules adopted at the most recent Governing Council will be followed according to their stated effective dates. New ISU Rules/Communications sanctioned by US Figure Skating before the competition dates will be followed. Reimbursement for Official’s travel expenses will be made in accordance with GR 2.02. 3) Skaters registered with the U.S. Figure Skating may compete with permission of their home club. Entries from ISU member countries will also be accepted provided a letter of permission from the home skating federation is provided. 4) A skater’s eligibility to enter the competition is governed by the U.S. Figure Skating test structure, appropriate U.S. Figure Skating Competition Rules and as specified in the events section of this Announcement. 5) The closed system of judging will be used for all events. The ISU Judging System (IJS) will be used to judge singles and pairs short program, singles and pairs free skate, and all mixed couples dance events in the Juvenile through Senior levels. The ISU Judging System (IJS) will also be used to judge singles and pairs free skate, and all mixed couples dance events in Adult Gold and above levels. All other events, including Open Juvenile and competitive test track free skate, will be judged under the 6.0 system. (Note: the use of IJS for all pair and dance events is pending availability of appropriate technical panel officials. If such officials are unavailable entrants will be notified and given the option of a refund.) All skaters competing in IJS events need to submit the Program Content Form in the online registration system (go to your account and click on the “Planned Program Content” tab). The deadline to submit the PPC online is June 10, 2012. 6) A skater may enter only one event in each discipline, e.g. Moves in the Field, Free Skate, Short Program, Test Track, Pairs Free Skate, Pairs Short Program, Mixed Couples Pattern Dance, Mixed Couples Short Dance, Mixed Couples Free Dance, and Artistic. Exceptions: A skater may enter as many Solo Dances, Pro-Am Dances and Shadow Dances for which he or she is eligible. N.B. Skaters may enter EITHER the new test track free skate program or the well-balanced track free skate program but NOT both during the same nonqualifying competition. 7) Critiques will be offered ($10.00 fee) for all IJS judged events only. These events are singles and pairs short program, singles and pairs free skate, mixed couples pattern dances, short dance, and free dance 2 events in the Juvenile through Senior levels as well as singles and pairs events in Adult Gold and above levels. 8) All skaters will be judged and marked for all portions of all events. The Short Program and Free Skate are separate events and shall not be given a final combined result. Skaters may enter either or both of these events. 9) Tests passed and age as of the closing date of entries May 22, 2012 shall govern. 10) All singles Free Skate events, except Basic and Adults, will be divided by gender. Adapted Basic Skating (formerly Special Skater), Basic Skating, Adult, Moves in the Field, Jumps, Spins, Survivor, Solo & Shadow Dance, and Artistic events will not be divided by gender except at the discretion of the Chief Referee when appropriate. Siblings will be separated wherever possible. 11) All non-IJS events will be divided into groups when 13 or more are entered. For IJS events the number of entrants per group shall be the same as stated in US Figure Skating rule 3200 except smaller groups are permitted with the agreement of the CCIA Competitions Committee Chair, host club, and Chief Referee. When dividing events into groups, Pre-Juvenile and lower events will be divided by age and Juvenile and higher events will be divided by random draw. There will be no final rounds in the case of multiple groups. 12) The minimum number of entries per event will be two (2) with the exception that National Solo Dance events, Test Track events and Adapted Basic Skating events may have only one (1) entrant. Single entry event classes (other than those noted above) will be canceled and the entry fee refunded. However, with the Chief Referee’s approval and if time permits, a single entry may be offered the opportunity to compete as a solo entrant. If the skater accepts the opportunity to participate, the entry fee will not be refunded. Also note that if any competitor(s) withdraws on the day of the competition this does not constitute a refund for the remaining skater(s). Refunds after the closing date for entries May 22, 2012 WILL NOT be made unless the event is not held or in the case of a death in the skater’s immediate family. If you register online, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason either before or after close of entries. INFORMATION For additional information, please contact: SFSC Registrar: Sharon Baker Competition Chair: Jeanne L Siu Phone # 209-327-1513 Phone # 209-608-7969 Email address:sebaker@clearwire.net Email Address: JLSiu@aol.com Email preferred. If calling, please call before 9:00 PM PDT ENTRIES If you need assistance or for additional information, please contact the registrar (via Email preferred): Sharon Baker, sebaker@clearwire.net or 209-327-1513 (calls between 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM only) You may enter the competition online or by standard mail. Mailed entries must be received by May 22, 2012 and the online entry deadline is by midnight on May 22, 2012. Standard Mail Entries for Pairs, Dance, Small Groups or Large Groups must be submitted together. Mail your Entry forms, Club Certification, Liability and Medical forms along with a check or money order made payable to Stockton FSC for the appropriate entry fees to: SFSC Registrar, Sharon Baker, PO Box 4082, Stockton CA 95204 3 A $25.00 charge will be made for all checks returned by the bank for any reason and substitute made by cashier's check, money order, or cash. Online Entry Secure Online Registration and credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard or Discover only) is available. There is a link for the online entry page on our website, www.stockton-fsc.org Each skater entry is a step by step process of adding club and coach information, skating level, events, and practice ice sessions to the shopping cart. When online entry is complete and payment is made via credit card, an email is automatically sent confirming the entry. Additionally, an email is sent to the skater's primary coach and home club when a skater's entry is processed. These emails have a link embedded in them. The receiver must click that link to be taken to an "Approval" page in our system. If the receiver clicks the "I approve" button in that page, the system records the approval. Skaters who do not receive approvals from their club and coach will not be able to compete. Therefore, it is vital that the club officer and primary coach follow this procedure to approve the skater entry! A credit card convenience fee of 3.8% is charged by Entryeeze, LLC. Convenience fees are not refundable. Your credit card statement will show a charge to Entryeeze, LLC. Credit Card Disputes: Stockton FSC reserves the right to charge a fee of $30.00, in addition to the entry fee, to resolve any disputes to the credit card charge. ENTRY FEES Event Category Adapted Basic Skating Basic Skating & Basic Artistic Singles Short Program Singles Free Skate Level All All Intermediate & higher Juvenile & higher, Adult Gold & higher Open Juvenile, Pre-Juvenile & lower, Adult Silver & lower All All As first event $25.00 $50.00 $85.00 $85.00 As additional event $75.00 $25.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 All, except Basic All All $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $75.00 per couple $25.00 per couple $85.00 per couple $35.00 per couple Shadow Dance, Showcase - Duets Mini Production Ensemble Production Ensemble Pre Juvenile & lower Adult Silver & lower Juvenile & higher; Adult Gold & higher All - $25.00 per couple Critique (All IJS judged events only) All (IJS levels only) $75.00 per couple $50.00 $70.00 plus $5/skater $10.00/event Singles Free Skate Singles Test Track Moves in the Field, Jumps, Spins, or Survivor Singles Artistic Pro-Am Dance National Solo Pattern Dance/Free Dance Events Pairs or Mixed Couple Dance Event Pairs or Mixed Couple Dance Event $35.00 $35.00 LATE ENTRIES All entries received after May 22th (online or by mail) will be considered late entries and will only be accepted at the discretion of the host club and the Chief Referee and a late fee will be applied. The fee for each late entry will be an additional $25.00. Entries will not be accepted within 48 hours of the start of the competition. TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE A tentative schedule of events and an alphabetical list of groups will be available to skaters & coaches through the Stockton FSC website (www.stockton-fsc.org) only. 4 ADMISSION CHARGE There will be NO admission charge to enter the arena. SKATERS & COACHES REGISTRATION A registration desk will be located in the arena lobby and open prior to the start of the competition. All competitors are required to register, turn in music and be ready to skate at least forty-five minutes prior to the tentatively scheduled time for their event. In accordance with current rules, all coaches participating in this event must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating. To coach at rink side a coach will be required to show a picture I.D. at the registration table and receive a credential badge. Coaches must wear this badge at all times when coaching skaters at rink side. Monitors will be instructed to ensure that anyone standing rink side has their credential. MUSIC All music is to be on compact disc (single track, no leader, no CD/RWs). There must be only one program per disk. The compact disc must be clearly marked with the entrant’s name and event. CDs must not be marred or have scratches that will interfere with the playing of the CD. Compact discs are to be turned in at the time of registration or at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the event. Skaters are to have a back-up available at rink side. CDs are to be picked up at the registration table shortly following the conclusion of the event. CDs that are not picked up are not the responsibility of the host club and may be discarded. MEDICAL RELEASES All competitors must have a valid authorization for medical treatment in case of illness or accident even if chaperoned by a parent or legal guardian. AWARDS Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places for Adapted Basic Skating and Basic Skating events. For all other events medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. Medals will be presented on the photographer’s stand as soon as possible following the posting of results. Special Achievement Awards will be issued in all singles free skating events with at least two entrants that are judged using the IJS system. “Personal Best” awards will be given to those skaters who submit his/her previous highest score and who surpass that score in all events using the IJS system. The CCIA Memorial Trophy was established to honor those officials, officers, and delegates who have given their time and effort to the sport of figure skating and the CCIA. This trophy is awarded to the most artistic Free Skating performance in the Junior Men or Ladies Free Skating event, as judged by an independent panel. PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photography will be provided by Harold Johnson Photography, 209-931-8581, hjohnsen@comcast.net ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photography will be provided by Umlaut Photography, dayv@umlautphotography.com VIDEO TAPING Professional video taping will be provided by R &J Video, 530-626-1710, dew@innercite.com 5 CONCESSIONS SFSC plans to sell refreshments, etc. The rink also has a variety of vending machines. ARENA AND ICE SURFACE Oak Park Ice Arena has one rink with a 192 x 85 ice surface with slightly rounded corners. There is parking available on site. PRACTICE ICE Practice ice will be offered by the host club on Friday, June 22, 2012, specific times to be determined based on the competition start time. Skaters will be able to pick their own practice ice sessions online but you must indicate number of sessions you want on the entry form or online when you register and pay for them with your entry fees or when you register online. Maximum of 2 sessions per skater. You will receive an email with a PIN number in order to access your practice ice records and select your sessions. Cost is $12.00 per 30 minute session. Saturday and Sunday there will be warm-up sessions-no music for $8.00 per 20 minute. Practice Ice fees are non-refundable. If you do not reserve in advance, you may still sign up for practice ice sessions if space is available. Cost will be $15.00 per practice ice session and $10 per warm-up session. BULLETINS AND NOTICES An official Bulletin Board (or area of a wall) will be maintained in the arena lobby. The most current event schedule and skating orders will be posted in the lobby. Posted schedules supersede all other schedules. Notices posted on this board (wall) will serve as sufficient notice to all persons. Check the Bulletin Board frequently. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS www.marriott.com a. Courtyard by Marriott, 3252 West March Lane, Stockton, CA 95219 209-472-9700 b. Residence Inn by Marriott, 3240 West March Lane, Stockton, CA 95219 209-472-9800 Hilton Inn Stockton,www.hilton.com 2323 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, CA 95207, Phone: 800-943-0534 La Quinta Inn, www.lq.com 2710 West March Lane, Stockton, CA 95219 Phone:209-952-7800 Fax 209-472-0732 10% Discount -No Expiration Date Offer Code: BRIGHT at http://www.lq.com/lq/landing/brightnow.jsp 6 ADAPTED BASIC SKATING Event is open to all Special Needs skaters. Groups will be divided by age and/or skill level if possible and at the discretion of the Chief Referee. Skaters need not have passed any U.S. Figure Skating test. 1-minute to 1-minute and 30 second program set to music. Vocal music is permitted. BASIC SKATING Groups will not be divided by gender except at the discretion of the referee. Group size is maximum of 5 skaters. Event Basic Skating 1 Qualification Skaters may not have passed any U. S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Basic Skating2 Skaters may not have passed any U. S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Basic Skating 3 Skaters may not have passed any U. S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Basic Skating 4 Skaters may not have passed any U. S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Basic Skating 5 Skaters may not have passed any U. S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Description Elements to be skated: 1. Marching while moving; 2. Two foot jump in place 3. Forward swizzles from standstill (3 times) 4. Moving forward swizzles (3 times) 5. Forward two foot glide Elements may be skated in any order. No additional elements are permitted. Elements to be skated: 1. Snowplow stop – one or two foot 2. Forward swizzles: 5 - 6 3. Back Wiggles or Back Swizzles: 5 - 6 4. Dip – Deep knee bend while gliding on two feet 5. Forward One Foot Glide – Left & Right 6. Two foot turn from forward to backward from standstill Elements may be skated in any order. No additional elements are permitted. Elements to be skated: 1. Forward Outside Edges - 1-2 each foot 2. Forward Inside Edges - 1-2 each foot 3. Backward glide on 2 feet 4. Bunny Hop - max 3 5. Shoot the Duck or Lunge - Right or Left 6. Forward inside 3-Turns - R & L from standstill Elements may be skated in any order. No additional elements are permitted. Elements to be skated: 1. Forward & Backward Crossovers – Clockwise and Counter-clockwise (min 5 each); 2. Forward Inside Mohawk followed by extended backward outside edge; 3. T-Stop – either foot; 4. Two Foot Spin – entry optional Elements may be skated in any order. No additional elements are permitted. Elements to be skated: 1. Backward outside edges: 1-2 each foot 2. Forward Spiral – either edge or flat 3. One Foot Spin – free leg optional 4. Waltz Jump 5. Half-Flip 6. Forward inside pivot Elements may be skated in any order. No additional elements are permitted. Duration 1-minute +/-10 seconds program set to music 1-minute +/-10 seconds program set to music 1-minute +/-10 seconds program set to music 1-minute +/-10 seconds program set to music 1-minute +/-10 seconds program set to music 7 SINGLES EVENTS Moves in the Field Moves in the Field are to be skated in accordance with TR 19.00 – TR 25.00 and the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook Patterns, except that feet and/or directions will be drawn as indicated, announced and posted by the Chief Referee prior to the start of practice ice. Events may be double paneled as determined by the Chief Referee. Starting orders will be rotated, one mark will be given for each move. Event Pre-Preliminary Qualification Open to skaters who have not passed the Preliminary Moves in the Field Test Preliminary Open to skaters who have passed the PrePreliminary but not the Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test. Pre-Juvenile Open to skaters have passed the Preliminary but not the Juvenile Moves in the Field Test. Juvenile Open to skaters who have passed the Pre-Juvenile but not the Intermediate Moves in the Field Test. No age restriction. Intermediate Open to skaters who have passed the Juvenile but not the Novice Moves in the Field Test Novice Open to skaters who have passed the Intermediate but not the Junior Moves in the Field Test. Junior Open to skaters who have passed the Novice but not the Senior Moves in the Field Test. Senior Open to skaters who have passed the Junior Moves in the Field Adult PreBronze Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Has not passed the Adult Bronze Moves in the Field Test. Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Has passed the Adult PreBronze Moves in the Field Test but not the Adult Silver Moves in the Field Test Description 1. Forward Perimeter Stroking (clockwise or counter clockwise to be drawn) PPM1 2. Waltz Eight (two patterns each foot) PPM4 1. Forward or Backward Crossovers (to be drawn) PM1 2. Alternating Forward 3-turns (inside or outside to be drawn) PM4 3. Forward circle eight PM5 1. Forward and backward perimeter power stroking PJM1 2. Three-Turns in the Field (PJM2 or PJM3 to be drawn) 3. Backward Circle Eights PJM5 1. Eight Step Mohawk Sequence (clockwise or counterclockwise to be drawn) JM3 2. Forward or Backward Cross Strokes (to be drawn) JM4 3. Forward Double 3-Turns (inside or outside to be drawn one arena length only) JM6 1. Spiral Sequence IM2 2. Forward Twizzles (Inside or Outside to be drawn) IM4 3. Inside Slide Chassé Pattern IM5 1. Inside Three-Turns / Rocker Choctaws NM1 2. Forward and Backward Outside Counters (right or left to be drawn) NM2 3. Backward twizzles NM6 1. Power Pulls (right or left to be drawn) JRM3 2. Backward Loop Pattern (Inside or Outside to be drawn) JRM5 3. Straight Line Step Sequence JRM6 1. Sustained Edge Step (foot to be drawn, one arena length only) SRM1 2. (a or b and foot to be drawn) a. Backward Outside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Inside Rockers SRM3 b. Backward Inside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Outside Rockers SRM4 3. Serpentine Edge Step SRM5 Adult Bronze 1. Forward Perimeter Stroking (direction to be drawn) APBM1 2. Waltz Eight APBM4 1. Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking (CCW Direction) ABM1 2. Forward Power 3-Turns (foot to be drawn) ABM2 3. Forward circle eight ABM4 8 Event Adult Silver Qualification Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Has passed the Adult Bronze Moves in the Field Test but not the Adult Gold Moves in the Field Test Adult Gold Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Has passed the Adult Silver Moves in the Field Test Description 1. Eight Step Mohawk Sequence (direction to be drawn) ASM1 2. Forward or Backward Cross Strokes (to be drawn) ASM2 3. (a or b and foot to be drawn) a. Forward Outside/Back Inside 3-Turns in the Field ASM3 or b. Forward Inside/Back Outside 3-Turns in the Field ASM4 1. (a or b and direction to be drawn) a. Stroking: Forward Power Circle AGM1 or b. Stroking: Backward Power Circle AGM2 2. Forward Double 3-Turns (inside or outside to be drawn – one arena length only) AGM3 3. Brackets in the Field Sequence (outside or inside to be drawn; both right and left will be skated.) AGM6 Jumps Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Juvenile will be skated on ½ ice only. Juvenile/Open Juvenile and higher will be allowed full ice. Jumps should be performed exactly as stated, but in any order. Skaters will perform each jump element twice and will be judged on the best one. Skaters may take a short pause between jump elements. Any connecting steps should be minimal. Maximum time allowed to perform all elements is 2 minutes; skated without music. Event Pre-Preliminary Juvenile/ Open Juvenile Qualification Open to skaters of any age who have not passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PrePreliminary but not the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Preliminary but not the Juvenile Free Skate Test Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PreJuvenile but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Intermediate/ Novice Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Juvenile but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Junior/Senior Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Novice Free Skate Test. Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Elements 1. Toe Loop; 2. Combination of any two single jumps (no axels) 1. Loop; 2. Combination of any two single jumps (axel permitted) 1. Axel; 2. Combination of any double jump (except double axel) with a single toe loop 1. Axel; 2. Combination of any double jump with a single loop jump; 3. Any three jump combination [Double axel and triple jumps not permitted in any element] 1. Solo Jump: Double Salchow, Double Toe Loop or Double Loop; 2. Any double jump immediately preceded by small jumps and/or footwork or freeskating movements; 3. Any three jump combination 1. Solo Jump: Double Lutz, Double Axel or any triple jump; 2. Combination jump with two double jumps or one double and one triple jump; 3. Any double or triple jump out of footwork 9 Spins All levels will be skated on ½ ice only. Spins should be performed exactly as stated, but in any order. Skaters will perform each spin once. Any connecting steps should be minimal. Maximum time allowed to perform all elements is 1-1/2 minutes; skated without music. Variations of stated positions are permitted, e.g. cannonball for sit, and there may be a change in variation as long as the basic required position is maintained. Event Pre-Preliminary Juvenile/ Open Juvenile Qualification Open to skaters of any age who have not passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PrePreliminary but not the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Preliminary but not the Juvenile Free Skate Test Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PreJuvenile but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Intermediate/ Novice Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Juvenile but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Junior/Senior Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Novice Free Skate Test. Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Elements (minimum required revolutions noted) 1. One-foot Spin, optional free leg (3 revs); 2. Two-foot Spin (3 revs); 3. Sit Spin (3 revs) 1. Scratch Spin (5 revs); 2. Sit Spin (3 revs); 3. Camel Spin (3 revs) 1. Camel Spin (4 revs); 2. Change Foot Sit Spin (4 revs each foot); 3. Front to Back Scratch Spin (4 revs each foot) 1. Spin Combination: no change of foot & only 1 change of position (4 revs each pos.); 2. Flying Camel Spin (5 revs); 3. Change Foot Sit Spin (5 revs each foot) 1. Spin Combination: 1 change of foot & at least 1 change of position (5 revs each foot); 2. Spin with 1 position & no change of foot – may commence with a jump, must be different than #3 (6 revs in position); 3. Ladies – Layback or Sideways leaning spin (5 revs) / Men – Camel spin, no change of foot, may have flying entry (5 revs) 1. Spin Combination: 1 change of foot & must have all 3 basic positions (6 revs each foot, at least 2 revs per position); 2. Flying spin of choice (8 revs in position); 3. Ladies – Layback or Sideways leaning spin (8 revs) / Men – Camel or Sit spin, with 1 change of foot, no flying entry (6 revs each foot) Survivor Event Skaters in each level will compete to see who can hold the longest spiral, spin, and landing position. An overall winner will be determined at each level by adding “duration of spiral in seconds” + “duration of spin in seconds” + “duration of landing position in seconds.” The skater with the highest total wins. Events will not be divided by gender. Competitors will skate one at a time and will be timed by two officials with stopwatches. The official time will be the average of the two officials’ recorded times. Spirals: Timing will begin when the free leg reaches a parallel position and will stop when it falls below parallel OR when flow ceases (skater is no longer advancing on blade). No change of foot is allowed. Proper edge must be maintained in levels Preliminary and higher or no credit will be given for the spiral. Intermediate/Novice and Junior/Senior may change edge up to one time only. Spins may change feet up to one time only. Change of position is optional for Preliminary and higher . Timing of the spin will begin when the skater steps on the spinning foot and will end when the skater steps or checks out of the spin, puts a foot down (without executing change of foot), or falls. Jumps will be timed beginning at the attainment of an acceptable one foot landing position and will stop when the landing position breaks by putting a foot down, stepping out or falling OR when flow ceases (skater is no longer advancing on blade). Underrotated jumps are not penalized, however, if the jump is less than required revolutions (i.e., a single instead of a double) it will not be counted. Event Basic Skating Qualification Open to skaters of any age who have not passed any U.S. Figure Skating tests Elements 1. Forward spiral (straight line); 2. Two foot upright spin; 3. Bunny hop 10 Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile/ Open Juvenile Intermediate/ Novice Junior/Senior Adult/Masters Open to skaters of any age who have not passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PrePreliminary but not the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Preliminary but not the Juvenile Free Skate Test Open to skaters of any age who have passed the PreJuvenile but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Juvenile but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Open to skaters of any age who have passed the Novice Free Skate Test. Open to skaters age 21 and older, any Adult or Masters test level. May be divided by test level if entries warrant and at the discretion of the Chief Referee. 1. Forward spiral (any edge or straight line); 2. One foot upright spin; 3. Waltz jump 1. Forward outside spiral; 2. Any spin; 3. Salchow or Toe Loop 1. Forward outside spiral; 2. Any spin; 3. Loop or Flip 1. Forward inside spiral; 2. Any spin; 3. Axel 1. Forward spiral, on either edge; 2. Any spin; 3. Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop 1. Any spiral, on either edge; 2. Any spin; 3. Double Loop or Double Flip 1. Forward spiral (any edge or straight line); 2. Any spin; 3. Waltz jump or Toe Loop Competitive Test Track Free Skate Competitors must be 20 years of age or younger. Test track events will be judged using the 6.0 system. Deductions: 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. 0.1 for any spin with less than required revolutions. 0.1 each mark per 10 seconds time violation Note: Skater may enter only one free skating event, either test track or standard, but not both. For example, a skater entering Novice Test Track may not also enter Novice Free Skate. Event Pre-Juvenile Test Track Qualification Description Duration 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 2:00 +/-10 seconds Juvenile Test Track 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. Jumps:Max 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 Spins: Max 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min 3 revs) and One combination spin: forward camel spin to forward sit spin, change of foot optional (Min 6 revs combined in forward sit and camel positions). Spins may not fly One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. Jumps: Max 5 jump elements: Any single jumps with not more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel permitted). Max 2 jump combinations or sequences Spins: Max 2 of any same type jump Max 2 spins: One spin in one position, no change of foot (Min 4 revs in position) and 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 revs on each foot) Only solo spin may fly Steps: One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. 2:15 +/-10 seconds 11 Event Intermediate Test Track Qualification 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 Test Track 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 Test Track 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. Age: must be 20 years of age or younger. Senior Test Track Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating Junior Free Skate test. Description Jumps:Max 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow and double toe loop. Max 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Spins: Max 2 spins of a different nature: One must be a flying spin (Min 5 revs), One must be a combination spin with at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (Min 4 revs on each foot). Steps: One step sequence straight line, circular, or serpentine fully utilizing ice surface. Jumps: Max 7 jump elements for men and 6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop. Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences Max 2 of any same type jump Spins: Max 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 revolutions on each foot). The other spins are the option of the skater (Min 6 revs) All spins may fly Steps/Spirals: One step or spiral sequence (see rule 4220 for description). Jumps: Max 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. Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences. Max 2 of any same type jump : Spins: Max 3 spins of a different nature. One must be a spin in one position (6 revs), one a flying spin (6 revs) and one a combination spin consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (Minimum 2 continuous revs in each basic position and minimum 5 revs on each foot). Steps: One step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the full ice surface. (See rule 4210 for description) Jumps: Max 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. No triple jumps permitted Max of 3 jump combinations or sequences. Max 2 of any same type jump Spins: Max 3 spins of a different nature: One must be a spin in one position (min 6 revs), one a flying spin (min 6 revs) and one a spin combination consisting of all three basic spin positions and one change of foot (Min 2 continuous revs in each basic position and min 5 revolutions on each foot). Steps: Men: Two step sequences of a different nature. Ladies: One step sequence and one spiral sequence. See Rule 4200 for descriptions. Duration 2:30 +/-10 seconds Ladies 3:00 +/-10 Men 3:30+/-10 Ladies 3:30 +/-10 Men 4:00 +/- 10 Ladies 4:00 +/-10 seconds Men 4:30 +/-10 seconds Free Skate (Standard Events) For events judged using the 6.0 system, a deduction of .2 will be applied against the mark for Technical Merit for each element performed beyond what is permitted as stated in the rules set out below. 12 Event PrePreliminary 1 Qualification Skaters may have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Test but not the Preliminary Free Skate Test. PrePreliminary 2 Skaters may have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Test but not the Preliminary Free Skate Test. PrePreliminary 3 Preliminary Skaters may have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Test but not the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Skaters have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Test, but not the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Skaters have passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test, but not the Juvenile Free Skate Test. Skaters age 13 and under who have passed the PreJuvenile Free Skate Test but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Skaters age 14 and older who have passed the PreJuvenile Free Skate Test but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Skaters age 17 and under have passed the U. S. Figure Skating Juvenile Free Skate Test but not the Novice Free Skate Test. Skaters have passed the U. S. Figure Skating Intermediate Free Skate Test but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Free Skate Open Juvenile Free Skate Intermediate Free Skate Novice Free Skate Description Maximum of 5 jump elements Restricted: Allowed: jumps are waltz, Salchow, toe loop, all half jumps except halfloop. Loop, Flip, and Lutz are not allowed. Maximum of 2 spins: upright or sit only; no flying spins. (min 3 revs) Maximum of 5 jump elements. Axel and double jumps are not permitted (All jumps may be repeated as individual jumps, combos, or sequences) Maximum of 2 spins of different nature (min 3 revs) 1 step sequence using half ice surface (See 4280) A program in accordance with 4270 A program in accordance with 4260 A program in accordance with 4250 A program in accordance with 4240 Duration 1:30 +/-10 seconds 1:30 +/-10 seconds 1:30 +/-10 seconds 1:30 +/-10 seconds 2:00 +/-10 seconds 2:15 +/-10 seconds A program in accordance with 4240 2:15 +/-10 seconds A program in accordance with 4230 2:30 +/-10 seconds A program in accordance with 4220 Ladies 3:00 +/-10 Men 3:30 +/- 10 Ladies 3:30 +/-10 Men 4:00 +/- 10 Junior Free Skate Skaters have passed the U. S. Figure Skating Novice Free Skate Test but not the Senior Free Skate Test. A program in accordance with 4210 Senior Free Skate A program in accordance with 4200 Time: Ladies 4:00 +/-10 Men 4:30 +/-10 Description Well balanced program in accordance with 4600.. Duration Skaters must have passed the U. S. Figure Ska. ting Junior Free Skate Test. Adult Free Skate Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Event Qualification Adult Pre Bronze Test Requirements: Passed no higher than the Free Skate Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Test, the Standard Pre-Preliminary Free SkateTest, or ISI Freestyle 3 test. 1:40 maximum 13 Event Adult Bronze Free Skate Qualification Test Requirements: Passed the Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate Test or Standard Preliminary Free Skate Test and passed no higher than the Adult Bronze Free Skate Test, the Standard Preliminary Free SkateTest, the ISI Freestyle 4 test, or, prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 2nd figure test. Adult Silver Free Test Requirements: Passed the Adult Bronze Free Skate Skate Test or standard Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test and no higher than the Adult Silver Free Skate Test, the standard Juvenile Free Skate Test, the ISI Freestyle 5 test, or, prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 2 nd figure test. Adult Gold Free Test Requirements: Passed the Adult Silver Free Skate Skate or the Standard Juvenile Free Skate Test and passed no higher than the standard Juvenile Free Skate Test, the ISI Freestyle 6 test, or, prior to Oct. 1, 1977, the 2nd figure test. Masters Test Requirements: Passed the standard IntermediateIntermediate Free Skate Test and no higher than Novice Free the standard Novice Free Skate Test or, prior to Skate Oct. 1, 1977, the 3rd Figure Test, but not higher than the 4th Figure Test. Masters Junior- Test Requirements: Passed at least the standard Senior Free Novice Free Skate Test or, prior to Oct. 1, 1977, Skate the 4th Figure Test. Description Well balanced program in accordance with 4590. Duration Well balanced program in accordance with 4580. 2:10 maximum Well balanced program in accordance with 4570. 2:40 maximum Well balanced program in accordance with 4540. 3:10 maximum Well balanced program in accordance with 4510. 3:40 maximum 1:50 maximum Short Program NOTE: The Required Elements for all Short Programs will be those set for the 2012-13 season. These elements are available online at www.usfigureskating.org. Event Intermediate Short Novice Short Junior Short Senior Short Qualification Open to skaters who have passed the Juvenile Free Skate Test but not the Novice Free Skate Test. Open to skaters who have passed the Intermediate Free Skate Test but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Open to skaters who have passed the Novice Free Skate Test but not the Senior Free Skate Test. Open to skaters who have passed the Junior Free Skate Test. Description A program in accordance with 4230. Duration 2:00 max Men: A program in accordance with 4220 Ladies: A program in accordance with 4220 Men: A program in accordance with 4210 Ladies: A program in accordance with 4210 Men: A program in accordance with 4200 Ladies: A program in accordance with 4200 2:30 max 2:50 max 2:50 max SHOWCASE EVENTS Competitors who place first, second, third or fourth in a contested Showcase skating event held from the close of entries to the preceding the close of entries or in the immediately prior National Showcase will receive an invitation to compete at the National Showcase Competition held each August. Artistic: Showcase program utilizing emotional qualities from either dramatic or light entertainment specifically or a combination of both. Skater will use their skating skills to express their musical interpretation. Music may be vocal or instrumental and musicfor an Artistic program might be selections such as: Phantom of the Opera, Grease, Adele, Michael Jackson, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, etc. Music may be from any musical genres such 14 as: 20th Century Classical, Pop, Broadway, Ethnic, Baroque, Romantic, New Age and Films (these are only examples). No scenery is allowed, and props may not be used unless they are carried throughout the performance. Judging & Marking: 1. Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical and artistic qualities. 2. Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however, skating must be the major element of the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. 3. Unintended falls, poorly executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce the score. 4. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence. 5. Elements evaluated will include energy, poise, performance/execution, extension, eye contact, choreography, and interpretation. Skating moves should highlight the music. Speed, deep knee bends, good edges, expression and graceful movements are all important. Use of novelty effects, such as, dancing on toepicks, lying or sitting on ice or railing, or lip-synching of music is not desirable. 6. One mark using the 6.0 judging system will be given by each judge for each performance. No technical skating mark will be used. **Note: Skaters shall receive a 0.2 – 0.3 deduction in their mark for performance of each restricted element in “Restricted” events. Costumes: 1. Costuming and make-up for Artistic skating programs should enhance the feeling created by the performance, and reflect the meaning of the story or theme. 2. Costumes rules for free skate do not apply for Artistic skating. Ornaments and hair accessories must be secure. 3. No bobby-pins, feathers, hair accessories, or anything else that may fall to the ice and be hazardous to the skaters are allowed. 0.1 deduction will be taken. Event Basic Skating Artistic Qualification Skaters may not have passed any U.S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field or Free Skate tests. Pre-Preliminary 1 Artistic Open to skaters who have not passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Pre-Preliminary 2&3 Artistic Open to skaters who have not passed the Preliminary Free Skate Test. Preliminary Artistic Open to skaters who have passed the PrePreliminary but not the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test. Open to skaters who have passed the Preliminary but not the Juvenile Free Skate Test. Pre-Juvenile Artistic Juvenile Artistic Open Juvenile Artistic Intermediate Artistic Open to skaters who have not reached the age of 14, as of closing date of entries, who have passed the Pre-Juvenile but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Open to skaters age 14 and over, as of closing date of entries, who have passed the Pre-Juvenile but not the Intermediate Free Skate Test. Open to skaters who have passed the Juvenile but not the Novice Free Skate Test. Description Restricted event: Only upright spins and jumps with the maximum of one-half (1/2) revolution are permitted (1/2 loop not allowed) Restricted event: Only upright spins, and the following jumps are allowed: ½ flip, ½ lutz, waltz jump, salchow, or toe loop Restricted event: No Axels or double jumps. Restricted event: No double jumps. 1:10 maximum 1:40 maximum 1:40 maximum 1:40 maximum Restricted event: Axel and up to one (1) double jump only. Double jump may not be repeated. Restricted event: Axel and up to one (1) double jump only. Double jump may not be repeated. 1:40 maximum Restricted event: Axel and up to one (1) double jump only. Double jump may not be repeated. Restricted event: No double axels or triple jumps. 2:10 maximum 2:10 maximum 2:10 maximum 15 Event Novice Artistic Qualification Open to skaters who have passed the Intermediate but not the Junior Free Skate Test. Junior Artistic Open to skaters who have passed the Novice but not the Senior Free Skate Test. Senior Artistic Open to skaters who have passed the Junior Free Skate Test. Adult Artistic Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: May not have passed higher than the standard Juvenile Free Skate test. Event may be divided by age or test level at the discretion of the Chief Referee if entries warrant. Event may also be put into combined test levels (e.g., Adult Pre-Bronze/Bronze Artistic) if appropriate. Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Must have passed at least the standard Juvenile Free Skate test. Event may be divided by age or test level at the discretion of the Chief Referee if entries warrant. Event may also be put into combined test levels (e.g. Masters Novice/Junior) if appropriate. Masters Adult Artistic Description Restricted event: No double axels or triple jumps. Restricted event: No double or triple jump; Axel permitted. 2:10 maximum 2:40 maximum 2:40 maximum 1:40 maximum Restricted event: No double or triple jump; Axel permitted. 1:40 maximum Duets: Theatrical/artistic performance by two skaters. Pair team may be of the same or different gender. Props and Scenery are permitted. Levels offered for Duets are Pre-Preliminary through Senior and Adults. Program duration is the same for what is shown above under the Artistic events for that level. Levels may be combined at the Chief Referee’s discretion if entries warrant. Mini Production Ensembles: Theatrical performance by three to seven competitors. Props and Scenery are permitted. Duration= 3:10 maximum Production Ensembles: Theatrical performance by eight or more competitors. Theater On Ice teams are eligible as production ensembles. Props and Scenery are permitted. Duration= 6:00 +/- 15 secs PAIRS EVENTS Pairs Free Skate Event Pre-Juvenile Pairs Qualification Both partners must be under 14 yrs old, have passed the Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field test and not the Juvenile Pairs Test. See note under 5250. Description Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5250. Duration 2:00 +/-10 seconds 16 Event Juvenile Pairs Intermediate Pairs Novice Pairs Junior Pairs Senior Pairs Adult Masters Pairs Free Skate Adult Gold Pairs Free Skate Adult Silver Pairs Free Skate Adult Bronze Pairs Free Skate Qualification Both partners must be under 16 yrs old, have passed the Pre-Juvenile Pairs test, and not have passed the Int. Pairs test. See note under 5240. Both partners must be under 18 yrs old, have passed the Pre-Juvenile Pairs test, and not have passed the Novice Pairs test.. See note under 5230. No age restrictions. At least one partner must have passed the Intermediate Pair test and neither partner passed the Junior Pairs test. See note under 5220 No age restrictions. At least one partner must have passed the Novice Pairs test and neither partner passed the Senior Pairs test (See note under 5210). No age restrictions. At least one partner must have passed the Junior Pairs test. Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Same as 5520 Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Same as 5530 Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Same as 5540 Age Requirements: Young Adult – age 18 – 20 years Adult – age 21 years and older Test Requirements: Same as 5550 Description Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5240. Duration 2:30 +/-10 seconds Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5230. 3:00 +/-10 seconds Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5220. 3:30 +/-10 seconds Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5210. 4:00 +/-10 seconds Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5200. Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5520. 4:30 +/-10 seconds 3:40 max Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5530. 3:40 max Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5540. 2:40 max Well Balanced Free Skate in accordance with 5550. 2:10 max Pairs Short Program NOTE: The Required Elements for all Short Programs will be those set for the 2012-13 season. These elements are available online at www.usfigureskating.org. Event Novice Pairs Short Junior Pairs Short Senior Pairs Short Qualification (Apply to both partners) No age restrictions. Passed the Intermediate Pair test and not passed Junior Pair skating test. No age restrictions. Passed the Novice Pair test and not passed the Senior Pair skating test. No age restrictions. Passed the Junior Pair skating test. Description Program in accordance with 5220. Duration 2:50 max Program in accordance with 5210. 2:50 max Program in accordance with 5200. 2:50 max 17 DANCE EVENTS **NEW** 2012 National Solo Dance Competition Series U.S Figure Skating is pleased to announce the 2011-12 Solo Dance competition series. This program began in the 2010-11 season and is open to individual skaters within the Eastern, Midwestern and Pacific Coast sections. Skaters participating in at least two competitions within their respective sections accumulate points based upon placement that will be used to determine qualification of individual skaters to the National Solo Dance Championships. Skaters can elect to compete in the pattern dances, free dance or both events at this nonqualifying competition. Testing Rqmt. Dances in each level SOLO PATTERN DANCE EVENTS: Preliminary Pre- Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Silver Pre-Gold Gold Dutch Waltz (3 patterns) Cha-Cha (3 patterns) Hickory Hoedown (3 patterns) European Waltz (2 patterns) American Waltz (2 patterns) Paso Doble (3 patterns) Westminster Waltz (2 patterns) Rhythm Blues (3 patterns) Fiesta Tango (3 patterns) Ten Fox (3 patterns) Foxtrot (4 patterns) Rocker Foxtrot (4 patterns) No test or passed Preliminary Passed Preliminary or Pre-Bronze Passed PreBronze or Bronze Passed Bronze or Pre-Silver Passed PreSilver or Silver Starlight Waltz (2 patterns) Passed Silver or PreGold Quickstep (4 patterns) Passed PreGold or Gold SOLO PATTERN DANCE TEST LEVEL: All skaters must either compete at their test level or one level above of their highest completed dance test. The determination of level will be based upon test level at the entry deadline**. The test level is determined by a skater completing all of the dance tests within that level. ** Test level may be either standard or solo dance. Adult dance, adult solo dance, master’s dance and master’s solo dance do not fulfill the testing requirements for this event. 18 Testing Rqmt. Free Dance Requirements SOLO FREE DANCE EVENTS: Juvenile Solo Free Dance Intermediate Solo Free Dance Novice Solo Free Dance Junior Solo Free Dance Senior Solo Free Dance Requirements according to Juvenile Solo Free Dance Test as listed in the 201112 U.S. Figure Skating Tests Book, p. 52 Requirements according to Intermediate Solo Free Dance Test as listed in the 201112 U.S. Figure Skating Tests Book, p. 52 Requirements according to Novice Solo Free Dance Test as listed in the 201112 U.S. Figure Skating Tests Book, p. 53 Requirements according to Junior Solo Free Dance Test as listed in the 201112 U.S. Figure Skating Tests Book, p. 54 Requirements according to Senior Solo Free Dance Test listed in the 2011-12 U.S. Figure Skating Tests Book, p. 54 Complete preliminary pattern dance test (partnered or solo) and one of the following: juvenile free dance (solo or partnered) or juvenile MIF test Complete bronze pattern dance test (partnered or solo) and one of the following: intermediate MIF test or intermediate free dance test (partnered or solo) Complete presilver pattern dance test (partnered or solo) and one of the following: novice MIF test or novice free dance test (partnered or solo) Complete silver pattern dance test (partnered or solo) and one of the following: junior MIF test or junior free dance test (partnered or solo) Complete gold pattern dance test (partnered or solo) and one of the following: senior MIF test or senior free dance test (partnered or solo) QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY IN SOLO FREE DANCE / SOLO FREE DANCE TEST LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: All skaters must either compete at their test level or one level above of their highest completed free dance test (solo or partnered), but no higher. Skaters can also qualify by having passed the equivalent moves in the field test. The determination of level will be based upon test level at the entry deadline**. ** Test level may be partnered or solo standard pattern dance tests and standard free dance (partnered or solo). Adult dance, adult solo dance, adult free dance, master’s dance, master’s free dance and master’s solo dance do not fulfill the testing requirements for this event. JUDGING SYSTEM: The 6.0 judging system will be used for all events and levels at Solo Dance Competitions. The ISU judging system will not be used. Notes on the conduct of the competition: All dance events may be double-paneled at the discretion of the referee. When there are more than 18 athletes in a solo dance event, the event will be split so no flight has more than 18 skaters. Ladies will skate the ladies’ steps and men will skate the men’s steps, no exceptions. Officials: Officials will be chosen from both competition and test level judges. How it works: At each Solo Dance competition, skaters earn qualifying points based on their final, overall combined placement at the competition. Skaters may earn qualifying points at either: a) three (3) competitions within their section b) two (2) competitions within their section and one(1) competition outside of their section 19 Note: Skaters must compete in AT LEAST two (2) competitions within their section to be eligible to compete at the National Solo Dance Championships. Top six (6) skaters from each section (who have competed in at least two nonqualifying competitions), in each level (Pattern dance levels: preliminary, pre-bronze, bronze, pre-silver, silver, pre-gold and gold and Solo Free Dance levels: juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior) will receive an invitation to advance to the National Solo Dance Championships. A variation of a fill-up rule may be used if less than six skaters qualify at any particular level. This will allow for an overall total of 18 skaters in each level at the National Solo Dance Championships. COUPLES DANCE EVENTS Pattern Dance Number of sequences of each dance shall be as specified in rule 6075. The number of sequences may vary at the discretion of the referee in which case the entrants will be informed before the warm up of the first dance. Event Pre-Juvenile Pattern Dance Juvenile Pattern Dance Intermediate Pattern Dance Novice Pattern Dance Adult Pre- Bronze Pattern Dance Adult Bronze Pattern Dance Adult Pre-Silver Pattern Dance Adult Silver Pattern Dance Adult Pre-Gold Pattern Dance Qualification Neither partner may have passed higher than prebronze dance test Both partners must have passed the Preliminary Dance Tests and neither partner may have passed the Intermediate Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Bronze Dance Tests and neither partner may have passed the Novice Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Silver Dance Test and neither partner may have passed the Junior Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Standard/Adult/Masters Pre-Bronze Dance Test, but no higher than the Standard/Adult/Masters Bronze Dance test. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. One partner must have passed at least one PreSilver/Adult Pre-silver Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one Bronze/Adult Bronze Dance. Neither partner may have passed more than one Silver/Adult Silver Dance. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. One partner must have passed at least one Standard/Adult/Masters Pre-silver Dance. Neither partner may have passed more than one Standard/Adult/Masters Silver Dance. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. One partner must have passed at least one Silver/Adult Silver Dance. The other partner must have at least one Pre-Silver/Adult Pre-Silver Dance. Neither partner may have passed more than one Standard/Adult/Masters Pre-Gold Dance test. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. One partner must have passed at least one Standard/Adult/Masters Pre-Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one Standard/Adult/Masters Silver Dance. Neither partner may have completed the Standard/Adult/Masters Gold Dance Test . Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. Description Two dances drawn from Rhythm Blues, Canasta Tango, Cha Cha. Willow Waltz plus one dance drawn from:Fiesta Tango, Foxtrot. Rocker Foxtrot plus one dance drawn from: Fourteenstep, European Waltz Starlight Waltz plus one dance drawn from: Paso Doble, Blues Initial Round: one dance chosen from Canasta Tango or Swing Dance Final Round: one dance chosen from Fiesta Tango or Willow Waltz Initial Round: One dance drawn from Swing Dance or Fiesta Tango Final Round: One dance drawn from Willow Waltz or Fourteenstep Initial Round: One dance drawn from Ten-Fos or European Waltz Final Round: One dance from Fourteenstep or Tango Initial Round: one drawn dance from Foxtrot or Tango Final Round: one dance drawn from American Waltz or Blues Tango Blues 20 Event Adult Gold Pattern Dance Championship Adult Dance Pattern Dance Qualification One partner must have passed at least one Gold/Adult Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one Pre-Gold/Adult Pre-Gold Dance. One partner must have passed at least one Standard/Adult/Masters Pre-Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one Standard/Adult/Masters Silver Dance. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. Description Viennese Waltz Silver Samba Qualification Both partners must have passed the Preliminary Dance Tests and neither partner may have passed the Intermediate Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Bronze Dance Tests and neither partner may have passed the Novice Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Silver Dance Test and neither partner may have passed the Junior Free Dance Test Neither partner may have passed the Senior Free Dance Test Description Free Dance in accordance with 4435 (See 6242) Duration 2:15 minutes Free Dance in accordance with 4425 (See 6232) 2:30 minutes Free Dance in accordance with 4415 (See 6222) 3:00 minutes Free Dance in accordance with 6212 3:30 minutes Both partners must have passed the Junior Free Dance Test One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Pre-Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Silver Dance. Neither partner may have completed the standard, adult, or masters Gold Dance Test One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Pre-Gold Dance. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. One partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Pre-Gold Dance. The other partner must have passed at least one standard, adult, or masters Silver Dance. Both partners must be at least 21 at the close of entries. Free Dance in accordance with 6202 Open Free Dance in accordance with 6532. 4:00 minutes 3:10 max Open Free Dance in accordance with 6522 3:10 max Open Free Dance in accordance with 6512. 3:10 max Qualification Neither partner may have passed the Senior Free Dance Test Both partners must have passed the Junior Free Dance Test Description Short Dance in accordance with 6211 Duration 2:50 +/-10 seconds 2:50 +/-10 seconds Blues Silver Samba Free Dance Event Juvenile Free Dance Intermediate Free Dance Novice Free Dance Junior Free Dance Senior Free Dance Adult Pre-Gold Open Free Dance Adult Gold Open Free Dance Championship Adult Open Free Dance Short Dance Event Junior Short Dance Senior Short Dance Short Dance in accordance with 6201 Shadow Dance* Shadow dancing is two persons skating together as a team, shadowing each other either side by side or in front of each other (or at a direct angle to each other), while skating the required dance. Neither partner is permitted to touch the other while skating the required dance but should remain as close as possible. It is required that one of the partners, during the course of the dance, change sides without interruption of the normal course of the dance. 21 Event Canasta Dance Shadow Dance Cha Cha Shadow Dance Hickory Hoedown Shadow Dance Fourteenstep Shadow Dance Rocker Foxtrot Shadow Dance Kilian Shadow Dance Quickstep Shadow Dance Qualification Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre-Bronze Dance Test. Open to all skaters who have not completed the Bronze Dance Test. Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre-Silver Dance Test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Silver Dance Test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre-Gold Dance Test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Gold Dance Test Open to all skaters. No test restrictions. Description Three (3) sequences to be skated. Three (3) sequences to be skated. Three (3) sequences to be skated. Four (4) sequences to be skated. Four (4) sequences to be skated. Four (4) sequences to be skated. Four (4) sequences to be skated. * The referee may vary the number of sequences for Shadow Dance to meet current conditions, in which case the judges and all entrants shall be notified before warm-up begins. Pro-Am Dance A dance couple will consist of an eligible skater and a pro. Competitors may not enter an event below their completed test level (either adult or standard track) as of the deadline for entries. Events may be divided by age. Number of sequences of each dance shall be as specified in rule 6075. The number of sequences may vary at the discretion of the referee. Event Qualification Pro- Am Dutch Waltz Pro-Am Rhythm Blues Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre- Bronze dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre- Bronze dance test Pro-Am Swing Dance Pro-Am Cha Cha Pro-Am Willow Waltz Pro-Am Fourteenstep Pro-Am Foxtrot Pro-Am American Waltz Open to all skaters who have not completed the Bronze dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Bronze dance test Open to all skaters who not completed the Pre Silver dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Silver dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Silver dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre- Gold dance test Pro-Am Rocker Foxtrot Pro-Am Blues Pro-Am Starlight Waltz Pro-Am Viennese Waltz Pro-Am Quickstep Pro-Am Samba Open to all skaters who have not completed the Pre- Gold dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Gold dance test Open to all skaters who have not completed the Gold dance test Open to all skaters, no test restrictions Open to all skaters, no test restrictions Open to all skaters, no test restrictions Adult Solo Free Dance Event Qualification Description Duration Adult Solo Free Dance Skater must have completed PreSilver Dance Test SPIN: Only one (1) spin Minimum 3 revolutions on one foot after which may change feet for further revolutions. STEP SEQUENCES: Two (2) using a variety of continuous steps and turns. No jumps, stops or spins allowed. Full ice coverage on both. 1 midline including a series of twizzles with no more than 3 steps between the twizzles and at least one (1) full revolution on each twizzle. 2:00 +/-10 seconds 22