The Hershey Figure Skating Club
Presents
The Hershey Open 2015
Solo Dance Competition
August 5-8, 2015
Hersheypark Arena
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA
The Hershey Open 2015 will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating,
as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure
Skating website.
This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or 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. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S.
Citizens.
SERIES INFORMATION: The Hershey Open is proud to be a part of the 2015 Solo Dance series.
RULES:
The solo pattern dance event, combined event and shadow dance events are being offered as part of
the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance with the 2015
Solo Dance Series Handbook found at http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479. Please
refer to the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook for current Series rules, levels and event
requirements that will be in effect for this competition.
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL:
All entrants must be members in good standing of clubs having membership in U.S. Figure Skating
or be an individual member of U.S. Figure Skating. Test requirements are as of March 15, 2015 [the
USFS deadline for Solo Dance Series registration] and/or when the skater submits their registration
to be a solo dance series participant, whichever date is earliest.
ENTRIES: : ALL entires are online via Entryeeze. Online entry with secure credit card payment is available at
www.hersheyfigureskating.org. Deadline for online entries, without late fees, is no later than 11:59 PM EST
June 19, 2015. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) reserves the right to limit entries in each category and
the right to combine, divide or cancel groups. There will be separate groups for girls and boys. No changes
may be made to a competitor’s application once the deadline has passed. Late entries entered online June
20th – 11:59 PM EST July 3rd , may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC and will require an additional late fee
of $50. Entries entered online after July 3rd will NOT be accepted. Notification of competition and practice ice
times will NOT be available by phone, mail, or email. Skater and Coaches schedules will be available via the
web at www.hersheyfigureskating.org
FEES:
Solo Pattern Dance $ 105.00
Solo Combined Event $ 105.00
Solo Shadow Dance $ 105.00 per team
EVENT CHANGE FEE: No changes to the schedule will be allowed due to personal or family conflicts. Any
requests for event/level changes, (not due to an LOC error), after the application has been received will be
processed upon receipt of a $25.00 change fee. No changes will be made after the entries are sent to the
chief referee.
REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after entry deadline unless no competition exists or the
event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not
refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a
$25.00 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or
events. Notification of competition and practice ice times will NOT be available by phone, mail, or email.
Skater and Coaches schedules will be available via the web at www.hersheyfigureskating.org
SCHEDULE: Specific schedule WILL NOT be available prior to July 17th. Please no phone inquiries. A copy of
the tentative schedule, the practice ice schedule, parking passes, and directions will be posted on the Hershey
FSC website at www.hersheyfigureskating.org. Please note that the schedule is prepared by the Referee after
the close of entries and is based strictly on the number of events and competitors and the availability of judges.
Skater and Coaches schedules will be posted on the web. Skaters will be able to choose their own practice
ice sessions online after the schedule is posted. Additional practice ice will be available for sale online after
those that pre-register for their sessions have chosen them. All competitors need to arrive 1 hour before
scheduled event, however we will not run more than 15 minutes ahead.
FACILITIES The Competition will be held at Hersheypark Arena 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
(not Giant Center). The ice measures 200 feet by 85 feet, with rounded corners and a barrier. A snack bar will
be open during the competition. Locker rooms will be available for both male and female competitors.
MUSIC: CD’s or Mini Discs are required. CD’s or Mini Disc must be labeled CLEARLY with competitor’s name,
event, and side to be played. All music media must contain only one program per media submitted. Music
must be turned in at the CD/RESULT DESK one hour before the event. Competitors MUST HAVE DUPLICATE
CD/MINI DISC with them. Music must be picked up at the CD/RESULT DESK by the end of the day. The HFSC
assumes NO responsibility for unclaimed music by the end of the competition.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, Hershey Figure Skating Club and Hersheypark Arena 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.
REGISTRATION: The registration table will open each day, one hour prior to the first event of the day and will
remain open throughout each day of the competition. Competitors need only register for their first event
promptly upon arrival. No admission fee will be charged for spectators. The registration table will be located in
the upper lobby of the Hersheypark 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 online practice ice form 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. Practice ice will be $15.00 if you pre-order the sessions. Practice
ice will be scheduled at the rink starting on Wednesday, August 5th at the start of the competition. Please
indicate the number of sessions you would like online. We will allow additional practice ice sales online for
$20.00 per session after the schedule has been posted and those that pre-register for sessions have had time to
select their sessions. Additional practice ice will be available for purchase during the competition and will cost
$20.00 at the Registration Desk
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Professional Photographers and Video will be available for purchase
during the competition.
AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, place finishers in each 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 Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program
must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Basic Skills 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
QUESTIONS: Please visit the club website for schedule and updates www.hersheyfigureskating.org.
Competition questions? Email hersheyopen@hersheyfigureskating.org. Please do not email for schedule
information! This is a large competition, so please allow us several days to respond.
PARKING: VERY IMPORTANT! The entrance for the Ice Rink at Hersheypark Arena is also used for Hersheypark,
Hershey’s Chocolate World, and other attractions. The complex includes many very large parking lots for
guests of the amusement park, and are a 20+ minute walk to the Arena. Parking for Hershey Open attendees is
directly in front of the Arena, but you MUST present a Hershey Open parking pass to the parking staff. These
parking passes will be posted on the club website, www.hersheyfigureskating.org. Please be sure to print and
bring your parking pass with you, or you will be charged for parking.
PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVELING IN AND AROUND THE HERSHEYPARK AREA.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE HERSHEY OPEN 2015
This year we are pleased to offer you a special rate at the Comfort Suites near the Park, 320 Milroy Rd.
Hummelstown, PA 17036. This hotel is located a short 10 minute drive from Hershey and includes a
number of family-friendly amenities:
 Fitness Center
 Microwave & Refrigerator in Suites
 Indoor Heated Pool
 Complimentary Deluxe Breakfast
 Flat Screen Plasma TVs
 Many Restaurants and Shopping Nearby
 Pillow-top Mattresses
 Free WiFi
The special Hershey Open rate is $149.00 per night (taxes additional). Reservations can be made by
calling 1-800-228-5150. When calling please indicate that you are with a group and ask for the block
of rooms held under “Hershey Open”. We recommend you make your room reservations as soon as
possible. There are only a limited number of rooms available at this discounted price.
DISCOUNT HERSHEYPARK TICKETS
This year Hersheypark tickets are available at special discounted rates for Hershey Open competitors
and attendees! To purchase your discount tickets, visit www.hersheyfigureskating.org or the Hershey
Open Entryeeze Page. Click on the link for Hershey Open Hersheypark Tickets. Tickets must be
purchased online to receive the discounted rate.
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS TO HERSHEYPARK ARENA HERSHEY, PA
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON: I-83 North. To Rt. 322 East. To Hersheypark Drive.
NEW YORK: I-78 West. To I-81 South. To Exit 80 (old exit 28) Grantville. To Rt. 743 South. To
Hersheypark Drive.
PHILADELPHIA:
PA Turnpike West I-76. To Exit 266 (old exit 20) Lebanon/Lancaster To Rt. 72 North.
To Rt. 322 West. To Rt. 743 North. To Hersheypark Drive.
PITTSBURGH: PA Turnpike East I-76. To Exit 247 (old exit 19) Harrisburg-East. To I-283 North to Exit 3.
Follow to Rt. 322 East to Hersheypark Drive.
2015 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series Events
The Hershey Open is a participating competition within the 2015 Solo Dance Series.
The solo pattern dance event, combined event and shadow dance events are being offered as part of the 2015 U.S.
Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance with the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook found
at http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479. Please refer to the 2015 Solo Dance Series handbook for the
current Series rules, levels and event requirements that will be in effect for this competition.
2015 SOLO DANCE SERIES EVENTS BEING OFFERED:
Solo Pattern Dance Event:
The solo pattern dance event is comprised of two dances at each level. This event is being
offered at the Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold and
International levels.
Level
Dances
Preliminary
Canasta Tango
Rhythm Blues
Pre-Bronze
Swing Dance
Fiesta Tango
Bronze
Willow Waltz
Ten Fox
Pre-Silver
European Waltz
Foxtrot
Silver
Tango
Rocker Foxtrot
Pre-Gold
Blues
Starlight Waltz
Gold
Viennese Waltz
Argentine Tango
International
Yankee Polka
Tango Romantica
Refer to the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the solo pattern dance event rules,
test requirements and details.
Combined Event:
The combined dance event is comprised of the following:
1.) JUVENILE, INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE: One solo pattern dance chosen by the referee out of two
possible dances as selected by U.S. Figure Skating This dance will not be posted until the starting
order is posted at the competition.
Pattern Dance Selection for Juvenile: Willow Waltz and Ten Fox
Pattern Dance Selection for Intermediate: European Waltz and Foxtrot
Pattern Dance Selection for Novice: Tango and American Waltz
JUNIOR, SENIOR: A short dance
2.) A solo free dance
The pattern dances competed in the combined dance event are separate from those in the solo pattern
dance event and the results will not count towards the solo pattern dance event or results. This event is offered
at the juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior levels. Refer to the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook
found at http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the combined event rules and details.
Shadow Dance:
The Shadow Dance event is offered for the preliminary through senior levels. Refer to the
2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the shadow dance rules and event
details. Your Chief Referee must select one dance at each level and list these in your announcement in the chart below.
Level
Dances
Preliminary
Dutch Waltz
Juvenile
Ten Fox
Intermediate
Foxtrot
Novice
Tango
Junior
Paso Doble
Senior
Westminster Waltz
2015 Solo Dance Series Entry Form Information
Are you a registered participant in the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series?
 Yes, my Solo Dance Series Registration # is _____________________
 No