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ENTRY FEES: $115 for Lim Beg — Pre-Juv/Open Juv/Adults

$145 for Adult Gold Freeskate and Juvenile Freeskate

$175 for Championship Events (includes FS and SP)

$60 for First Basic Skills Event & Special Olympic Events

$30 for each additional event

DVDs may be picked-up 15 minutes following each event

Every skater will receive a DVD of their skating group

IJS critiques will be held following the

completion of each group.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Valarie Berger 847.372.0394

E-Mail: [email protected]

Sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating Association

Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series

Illinois Basic Skills Series Competition Early Bird Special!!!

Register online at www.southportskatingclub.org by April 12, 2014

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RecPlex Ice Arena

Pleasant Prairie, WI

34nd

Annual Southport Skating Club Competition

The International Judging System will be used for Juvenile through Senior

Critiques

for all

IJS

Competitors

Special Skaters’

Events!!! Basic Skills

Competition!

Entry Fee

INCLUDES a DVD

of all entered

events

LIMITED BEGINNER

THRU SENIOR and

ADULT SINGLES EVENTS plus

IJS CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE

COMPULSORIES

SPINS

JUMPS

Now offering DANCE!!

ARTISTIC IMPRESSION/SHOWCASE EVENTS

TEST TRACK FREE SKATE

BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION

SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS

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FEES MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION: Sign up online at www.southportskatingclub.org. Entry not accepted until payment is made online. No refunds unless event is cancelled according to USFSA regulations. CHANGES TO APPLICATION: Any changes to level or event made after the entry deadline will cost $25. REQUIRED SIGNATURES: All signatures will be obtained electronically. You will be notified of any missing electronic signatures. All signatures must be obtained prior to competing. ADMISSIONS & FACILITY: Spectators are not charged an admission to this event. The Pleasant Prairie RecPlex is located just east of I-94 on the north side of Highway165. The address is: 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI. The ice rink is located on the back side of the complex. The RecPlex Ice Arena is minutes from the Pleasant Prairie Outlet Mall located on the corner of I-94 and 165. AWARDS& VIDEOTAPING: Awards will be presented to the top four places: off-ice, immediately following the posting of event results. All Basic Skills competitors will receive awards. ALL skaters will receive a DVD of each event which is included in their entry fee. Basic Skills Competitors: Freeskate is a level AND an event. Carefully determine your levels. All changes will be assessed $25! COMPETITION REGISTRATION: The registration desk will be open 1 hour before and during all scheduled events. Skaters are required to check in a minimum of one hour prior to their event. Any skater not present when their event is announced, will be scratched. COMPETITOR MUSIC: All music must be on a CD that is labeled with name and event. CDs must contain only one track. Music must be turned in at time of registration. Southport Skating Club does not accept responsibility for any music. Please pick up your music at the Registration desk following your event. Any music left at the rink will be discarded. FINAL ROUND DETAILS: The necessity of a final round will be determined by the number of total entries/level. Juvenile final round skaters will skate their free skate program and Intermediate-Senior final round skaters will skate their short program. PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be sold through registration site at www.southportskatingclub.org ACCOMMODATIONS: Local hotels include the following:

APPLICATION INFORMATION This non-qualifying event, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, will be conducted in accordance to the rules of the Official 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

Brenda Kickertz of Rockford, IL will be the Chief Referee.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All USFSA or CFSA amateur competitors, Limited Beginner (no tests passed) through Senior, may compete at their test level, or at one level higher, as of May 3, 2014.

Early Bird Special!!!

Register online by April 12, 2014

and save $10!!!

Entry Deadline: May 3, 2014

Enter online at

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Late entries, if accepted, subject to $25 LATE FEE Email Valarie Berger with your late entry request at

[email protected]

Radisson 11800 108th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Phone: 262-857-3377

Toll Free: 800-276-7415

Candlewood Suites Competitor Rate: $99 or 1 BR or suite for $129 under Southport Summer Classic re-serve by 5/11 10200 74th St. Kenosha, WI Phone: 262-842-5000 Toll Free: 877-226-3539

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 7887 94th Ave. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Phone: 262-942-6000 Toll Free: 800-465-4329

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2014 Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating

The Skating Council of Illinois offers skaters the opportunity to earn an invitation to the Illinois Grand Prix

of Figure Skating by competing in designated Free Skate events at our competitions. Skaters who compete

in Grand Prix eligible categories at a minimum of 4 Grand Prix competitions will be invited to compete, at no

cost, at the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which will be held at the Northbrook Sports Center on

September 21, 2014. Special recognition will be given to skaters who compete in all 8 events. Grand Prix

information and standings will be posted on the Skating Council of Illinois website at http://

www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org/

Competitions:

March 27-30, 2014 – W.I.M – Greater Milwaukee FSC

April 10-13, 2014 – Ladybug – Glenwood FSC

April 26-27, 2014 – Riverbend Spring Classic – East Alton SA

May 9-11, 2014 – Northern Blast – Northern Ice SC

June 6-8, 2014 – Quad Cities Championships – FSC of the Quad-Cities

June 12-14, 2014 – Southport Summer Classic – Southport SC

July 24-27, 2014 – Chicago Open – Chicago FSC

September 4-7, 2014 – Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational – Wagon Wheel FSC

Events: The following “Introductory” Free Skate categories are eligible for the Grand Prix: Beginner High Beginner No-Test The following “Well-Balanced” Free Skate categories are eligible for the Grand Prix:

Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold

The following “Test Track” Free Skate categories are eligible for the Grand Prix: Pre-Preliminary Test Track Preliminary Test Track Pre-Juvenile Test Track Juvenile Test Track Intermediate Test Track Novice Test Track Junior Test Track Senior Test Track

The following “IJS” Free Skate categories are eligible for the Grand Prix:

Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior

Please Note: Individual Competitions may have additional Free Skate categories; however those categories are not eligible for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating.

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Competitors who perform their free skate program more than once at a competition (i.e., initial and final rounds) will re-ceive the highest points earned for any one performance. If an event has less than 6 skaters, the points will be awarded as if there were 6 skaters in the group. If there is only one skater in the group, he or she will be awarded 5 points. At the end of the Series, competitors who have competed in at least 4 competitions will be invited to the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter the Championships? Participation in the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating is by invitation only. To be in-vited to compete, you must have competed in eligible categories in at least 4 of the Grand Prix competitions. Eligible com-petitors will be sent invitations immediately following the Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational.

What does it cost to enter? There is no entry fee for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The Skating Council of Illinois and our participating clubs are supporting this event. Practice Ice will be available for purchase. There will also be vendors, including video and still photography. Who will keep my points and how will I know how many points I have? Ed Mann, a National Accountant, will tabulate points as the season progresses. Standings will be posted on the Skating Council of Illinois web site at www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org It is the responsibility of each competitor to verify the accuracy of the points posted on the website. Discrepancies should be brought to the attention of Ed Mann. What happens to my points if I change categories during the season? Your points stay with you if you skate at more than one level. Eligibility to skate at the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating will be determined by test level.

Awards:

The designated Free Skate events of each competition will be eligible for accumulating points. The system

for scoring points for the final award will be as follows:

Placement Points Placement Points

1st place 10 points 2nd place 7 points

3rd place 4 points 4th place 3 points

5th place 2 points Participation 1 point

Bonus for Final Round 1 point

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6th Annual U.S. Figure Skating Illinois Basic Skills Series July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014

2014 Illinois Basic Skills Series Mission Statement “To give our skaters a chance to develop their USFS Basic Skills in a fun competitive environment.”

During the season, skaters will have the chance to compete at different competitions and earn points for a final standing. An awards cere-mony will take place in July where the TOP 3 skaters from each level for compulsory and free skate will be awarded a medal. You need not be present at the season end ceremony to receive your award. The final award announcement will be emailed to all qualifying skaters on July 10, 2014 for the location, date, and time of ceremony.

Series Point System The Free Skate/Program with Music events and the Compulsory/Elements events of each of the Series Competitions will be eligible for accumulating points. Each event will have a maximum of 6 skaters. The system for scoring points for the final award will be as follows:

If an event has 2-6 skaters, points are awarded as if there were six skaters in the group. If there is only one skater in the group, he or she will be awarded three points. If last-minute changes cause groups to become larger than six skaters, then all skaters finishing lower than sixth will receive one point. At the end of the Series, if all scores are tied, the tie will not be broken. Points are accumulated for Compulsory and Free Skate events sepa-rately. The following events will be offered:

Snowplow Sam - up to Freeskate 6

Test Track: Beginner- up to Preliminary Well-Balanced: No Test- up to Preliminary

Skaters moving to the next level during the Series will take their points with them. If a skater moves up a level for at least two competitions, they will receive an additional 3 points. Check Skating council website: http://skatingcouncilofillinois.org for updated points.

Place Points

1 6

2 5

3 4

4 3

5 2

6 1

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2013 Skate Universal August 24, 2013 Rocket Ice Arena, Bolingbrook, IL Dena Hineline:[email protected]

2013 Springfield Skating Invitational September 14, 2013 The Nelson Center, Springfield, IL Lindsay Campbell:[email protected]

Great Pumpkin Blast October 26, 2013 All Seasons Ice Rinks, Naperville, IL Dona Bengson:[email protected]

Pegg Hislop: [email protected]

10th Annual Cranberry Classic November 3, 2013 Rockford SC, Loves Park, IL Kathi Ferrero:[email protected]

Pleasant Prairie Autumn Classic November 16-17, 2013 Rec Plex Ice Arena, Pleasant Prairie, WI Katie Kerley: [email protected]

Snowflake Classic November 23, 2013 Glenwood FSC, Crestwood, IL May Wiza:[email protected]

Winter Blizzard January 19, 2014 Skokie Skatium, Skokie, IL Kerry Murphy:[email protected]

The Freeze February 21-22, 2014 Glenview Ice Center, Glenview, IL Dorie Cascio: [email protected]

North Shore Classic March 2, 2014 Centennial Ice Arena, Highland Park, IL Inga Fedorova:[email protected]

8th Annual Shamrock Open March 9, 2014 Rockford Skating Club, Loves Park, IL Kathi Ferrero:[email protected]

Greater Chicagoland Basic Skills Championships March 16, 2014 Chicago FSC, Hoffman Estates, IL Kerry Murphy:[email protected]

13th Annual Wagon Wheel Basic Skills April 6, 2014 Crystal Ice House , Crystal Lake, IL Lanny Nelson: [email protected]

3rd Annual Southport Spring Classic April 13, 2014 Rink Side Sports & Family Entertainment Center Southport Skating Club, Gurnee, IL Elaine Johnson:[email protected]

Riverbend Spring Classic April 26-27, 2014 East Alton Skating Academy, East Alton, IL Kathryn McKeon-Hicks:[email protected]

5th Annual Kankakee Valley Open June 1, 2014 Ice Valley Centre, Kankakee, IL Angela Tousignant: [email protected]

Quad Cities Championships June 6-8, 2014 FSC of Quad Cities, Davenport, IA Sue Schwaegler:[email protected]

2013 Southport Summer Classic June 12-14, 2014 Southport SC, Rec Plex Ice Arena: Pleasant Prairie, WI Elaine Johnson:[email protected]

2014 Rockford Open Basic Skills & Beyond June 29, 2014 Rockford Skating Club, Loves Park, IL Kathi Ferrero:[email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact: Illinois Basic Skills Series Director:

Brigitte Carlson Roquet [email protected]

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All US Figure Skating or CFSA amateur competitors, Limited Beginner (no USFSA tests passed) through Senior, may compete at their test level, or at one level higher, as of May 3, 2014.

Well Balanced Free Skate

Level Time Jumps Spins Step Sequences

Beginner

1:30 +/- 10 sec. Vocal music

permitted

Max 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one-

half rotation (front to back or

back to front). Max 2 jump sequences Max 2 of any same jump

Max 2 spins: Two upright spins, no

change of foot, no flying

entry (Min 3 revolutions)

Connecting moves and

steps should be demon-

strated throughout the

program.

High Beginner


permitted

Max 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

and toe loop only. Max 2 jump combinations or se-

quences Max 2 of any same type jump.

Max 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of

foot optional, no flying entry (Min 3 revolutions)




program.

No-Test


permitted

Max 5 jump elements: Single Jumps (no Axel) Max 2 combos or sequences. Combos limited to 2 jumps Number of jumps in sequence is

limited to a max of 3 single jumps

(half-loop is not considered a sin-

gle jump).

Max 2 spins: Spins must be a different

nature. Minimum three revolutions

each. Spins may change feet, po-

sition and start with a fly.




program.

Pre-

Preliminary


permitted

Maximum of 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel,

allowed. Max. 2 jump combinations or

sequences Jump combinations are limited

to 2 jumps. Number of jumps in a jump se-

quence is limited to a max.

of 3 single jumps (½ loop

is not considered a single

jump.) Axel may be repeated as an

individual jump, as part of a

jump combination or jump

sequence. Max of 2 Axels. Double or triple jumps are not

allowed.

Maximum of 2 spins:

Spins must be of a different

nature Spins may change feet

and/or position. Spins may start with a fly. Minimum of 3 revolutions

One step sequenced

that must use ½ of the

ice surface.


Well Balanced Free Skate continued


Preliminary


permitted

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 a jump se-


of 3 single jumps (½ loop

is not considered a single

jump.) Only 2 different double jumps

may be attempted, select-

ed from: double Salchow,

double toe-loop, double

loop) Axel and no more than 2 differ-

ent double jumps may be

repeated as individual

jumps, as part of jump com-

binations or jump sequenc-

es. Maximum of 2 Axels or any dou-

ble jump. Double flips, double Lutzes, dou-

ble Axels or triple jumps are

not allowed.

Maximum of 2 spins: Spins must be of a different

nature Spins may change feet

and/or position. Spins may start with a fly. Minimum of 3 revolutions

One step sequenced

that must use ½ of the

ice surface.

Pre-Juvenile


permitted

Maximum of 5 jump elements: One must be an Axel or waltz –

jump. Max. 2 jump combinations or


jumps Number of jumps in jump se-


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 differ-

ent double jumps may be

repeated as individual jumps, as part of

jump combination or jump

sequence. Maximum of 2 Axels or any dou-

ble jump No double Axels or triple jumps

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 com-

bo Spins must be of a different

nature

One step sequence fully

utilizing ice surface.




Juvenile

(under 14

years) & Open Juve-

nile (14 years

or older)

2:15 +/- 10 sec.

Maximum of 5 jump elements: One must be an Axel-type jump* Max. 2 jump combinations or


jumps Number of jumps in jump se-

quence 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 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 com-

bination Min 2 revs. in position Spins must be of a different

nature

One choreographic

step sequence fully uti-

lizing ice surface.

Intermediate

2:30 +/- 10 sec.

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 com-

bo is permitted Number of jumps in jump se-

quence is not limited No more than 3 double/triple

jumps may be repeated;

only 1 repeat may be a tri-

ple. Double or triple jump

repeated only in combo or

seq. Max 2 same double or

triple.

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 com-

bo Min 2 revs. in position Spins must be of a different

nature

One choreographic

step sequence fully uti-

lizing ice surface.

Novice Ladies

3:00 +/- 10 sec.

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 com-

bo is permitted Number of jumps in jump se-

quence is not limited No more than 3 double/triple

jumps may be repeated;

only 1 repeat may be a tri-

ple. Double or triple jump

repeated only in combo or

seq. Max 2 same double or

triple.


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

One leveled step se-

quence Fully utilizing the ice sur-

face




Novice Men

3:30 +/- 10

sec.

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 permit-

ted Number of jumps in jump se-

quence is not limited One double Axel and two differ-

ent triple jumps may be re-

peated. If double Axel or triple jumps re-

peated, must be in combo

or sequence. No more than two of the same

type of double or triple may

be attempted.


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



face.

Junior Ladies

3:30 +/- 10 sec.

Maximum of 7 jump elements: One must be an Axel-type jump * Max 3 jump combinations




quence is not limited 2 triples or quads may be repeat-

ed, 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



face.

Junior Men

4:00 +/- 10 sec.






ed, but must be in combo or sequence Max 2 double Axels as solo jump



without change of




nature



face.




Senior Ladies

4:00 +/- 10 sec.






ed, but must be in combo or Sequence Max 2 double Axels as solo jump



without change of




nature


quence One choreographic sequence Fully utilizing the ice sur-

face

Senior Men 4:30 +/- 10 sec. Maximum of 8 jump elements: One must be an Axel-type jump * Max 3 jump combinations





ed, but must be in combo or sequence

Max 2 double Axels as solo jump or in

combo/sequence


without change of




nature


quence One choreographic sequence Fully utilizing the ice sur-

face

EVENT: Adult Free Skate

General event parameters: Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same non quali-

fying 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.

Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.

6.0 will be used for pre-bronze, bronze, and silver. IJS will be used for gold.

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 “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 revs.

• 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


ADULT PRE BRONZE * means ele-

ment is required

1:40

max

Max 5 • Jump combinations and se-

quences 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 com-

bination 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 3 • Spins must be of different charac-

ter (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 se-

quences will not be counted as ele-

ments but will be counted as transitions

and marked as such.

ADULT BRONZE * means ele-

ment is required

1:50

max

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




foot • Min 2 revs in position • No flying spins are permitted

Max 1 To be chosen from: • Step sequence or • Spiral sequence

(any pattern) Must use at least ½




ments but will be counted as transi-

tions and marked as such.

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EVENT: Adult Free Skate, continued


ADULT SILVER * means ele-

ment is required

2:10

max


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


combination or sequence • All single jumps are permitted,

including an Axel-type jump. • No double or triple jumps are

permitted





Max 1 To be chosen from: • Step sequence or • Spiral sequence

(any pattern) Must use at least ½




ments but will be counted as transi-

tions and marked as such.

ADULT GOLD * means ele-

ment is required

2:40

max


sequences • Two combinations/sequences

are limited to two jumps, and one

three jump combination/sequence is permit-

ted • Each jump may be repeated


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 combi-

nations or sequences are permit-

ted • Double loop, double flip, double

Lutz, double Axel and triple jumps

are not permitted





Max 1 To be chosen from: • Choreographic

step sequence or • Choreographic

sequence Must fully utilize the




ments but will be counted as transitions

and marked as such.

EVENT: Singles, Short Program

The requirements for this event will be according to the 2014-2015 season

requirements. Once those requirements have been published, we will populate

this page with that information.

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

Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program

Level Time Skating rules / standards

Beginner

1:15

max.

1. Waltz jump

2. ½ jump of choice

3. Forward two foot or one foot spin, minimum three revolutions (free leg posi-

tion optional) 4. Forward or backward spiral

High Beginner

1:15

max.

1. Toe loop jump

2. Salchow jump

3. Forward scratch spin- minimum three revolutions

4. Forward or backward spiral

No Test

1:15

max.

1. Loop jump

2. Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel)

3. Solo spin- sit or camel spin - minimum three revolutions

4. Spiral sequence- must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional

spirals and balance moves may be included.

EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES

General event parameters: Basic Skills – Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice

Intermediate – Senior: Elements skated on full-ice

Elements may be performed only once.

Music is not allowed.


Pre – Prelimi-

nary

1:00

max.

Single flip Jump combination: single / single (no Axel) Sit spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions Spiral sequence with 1 forward spiral and 1 backward spiral (any edge)

Preliminary

1:00

max.

Single Lutz Jump combination: single / single (may include Axel) Back upright spin; min., 3 revolutions Forward inside spiral

Pre – Juve-

nile

1:15

max.

Single jump (may include Axel) Jump combination: single / single (may include Axel) Layback spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions Step sequence - Circular

Juvenile &

Open Juv.

1:15

max.

Single Axel Jump combination: single / single or double / single Layback spin or camel spin; min. 3 revolutions Step sequence – Circular

EVENT: Adult Compulsory Moves 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.


Adult Be-

ginner

1:00 max

1. Waltz jump 2. Bunny Hop 4. Lunge 5. Two foot Spin. Minimum of 3 Revolutions

Adult Pre-Bronze

1:30 max

1. Forward crossovers, 5 each direction 2. Forward spiral, straight line or outside edge, or lunge 3. Waltz jump 4. Two-foot spin (min. 3 revolutions in position)

Adult

Bronze

1:30 max

1. Salchow jump 2. Jump combination of a waltz jump and a toe loop 3. One-foot upright spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) 4. Adult Bronze Moves Pattern 5 (Five-step Mohawk sequence

Adult Silver

1:30 max

1. Flip jump 2. Jump combination of Salchow and loop 3. Sit spin (min. 3 revolutions in position) 4. Adult Silver Moves Pattern 1 (Eight-step Mohawk sequence), one direction only

Adult Gold

1:30 max

1. Lutz jump 2. Flip-loop combination jump (no turn or change of foot * 3. 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.

EVENT: Showcase Events – Dramatic Entertainment Events

Format:

Showcase program utilizing intense emotional skating quality to depict a choreographic theme.

Props and Scenery ARE permitted

General event parameters:

Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate or dance (solo or partnered) test passed. Skaters may

compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher.

The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline

Current Guidelines and Procecures for Nonqualifying Showcase competitions can be found at

www.usfigureskating.org, under Programs and on the National Showcase page.

Level Program

Duration

Must have passed

Free Skating or Dance

test (solo or partnered

standard track)

Must not have passed

Free Skate or Dance

(solo or partnered)

Test

Age

Singles

Preliminary 1:40 max Preliminary Free Skate

Preliminary Dance Pre Juvenile Pre-Bronze

no age restriction

Pre Juvenile 1:40 max Pre Juvenile Free Skate

Pre-Bronze Dance Juvenile Bronze

no age restriction

Juvenile/Open

Juvenile 2:10 max

Juvenile Free Skate Bronze Dance

Intermediate Pre-Silver

no age restriction

Intermediate 2:10 max Intermediate Free Skate

Silver Dance Novice

Pre-Gold 17 and under

Novice 2:10 max Novice Free Skate

Silver Dance Junior

Pre-Gold

no age restriction Junior 2:40 max Junior Free Skate Pre-Gold Dance

Senior Gold

Senior 2:40 max Senior Free Skate

Gold Dance

http://www.usfigureskating.org

EVENT: Jumps Challenge

General event parameters: 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)


Beginner

1:15 max.

Waltz jump (from backward crossovers) ½ flip or ½ Lutz Single Salchow

High Be-

ginner

1:15 max.

Waltz jump (from backward crossovers Single Salchow Jump combination – waltz jump-toe loop

No Test

1:15 max.

Single toe-loop Single loop Jump combination – Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)

Pre – Pre-

liminary

1:15 max.

Single toe-loop Single flip Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)

Prelimi-

nary

1:15 max.

Single flip Single Lutz Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)

Pre – Ju-

venile

1:15 max.

Single Axel Single or double jump Jump combination – single / single (no Axel)

Juvenile &

Open Juv.

1:15 max.

Single Axel Double Salchow Jump combination – single / single or double / single (no Axel)

Intermedi-

ate

1:15 max.

Single Axel Double loop* Jump combination – double / single (no Axel)

Novice

1:15 max.

Double loop Double flip* Jump combination – double / double (may be double Axel)

Junior

1:15 max.

Choice of double or triple jump Double or triple flip* Jump combination – double / double (may be double Axel)

Senior

1:15 max.

Choice of double or triple jump Double or triple Lutz* Jump combination – double / double or triple / double (may be double

Axel)

Adult Be-

ginner

1:00 max

Waltz jump Bunny hop Half flip

Adult Pre-Bronze

1:00 max

Waltz jump Waltz/Toe Loop combination Half Flip

Adult

Bronze

1:00 max

Salchow Loop Single/Single combination

Adult Sil-

ver

1:15 max

Flip Loop Single/single combination

Adult

Gold

1:30 max

Lutz Axel Any two different jump combinations (may include doubles)

EVENT: Spins Challenge

General event parameters: 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 except adults may attempt each spin twice. Only required elements may be included.

All events are skated on ½ ice except Adult Gold – Masters Senior which will be skated on full ice Minimum number of revolutions are noted in ( ).


Beginner

1:30 max.

Upright one-foot spin (3) Upright two-foot spin (3) Sit spin (3)

High Beginner

1:30 max.


No Test

1:30 max.


Pre – Preliminary

1:30 max.


Preliminary

1:30 max.

Backward upright spin (3) Combination spin with no of foot (4) Sit spin (3)

Pre – Juvenile

1:30 max.

Camel spin (3) Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6) Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot)

Juvenile & Open

Juv.

1:30 max.

Sit spin (4) Combination spin – change of foot; optional change of position (4 per foot) Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)

Intermediate

1:30 max.

Flying camel spin (5) Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot) Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot)

Novice

1:30 max.

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)

Junior

1:30 max.

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)

Senior

1:30 max.

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)

Adult Beginner

1:00 max

Two foot spin Forward one foot spin

Adult Pre-Bronze

1:15 max

Two foot spin Forward one foot spin Attitude spin

Adult Bronze

1:30 max

Forward one foot spin (minimum three revolutions) Two foot spin; (minimum three revolutions) Sit spin, Broken Leg Spin or Attitude spin (minimum three revolutions)

Adult Silver

1:30 max

Camel spin (minimum three revolutions) Layback spin, Attitude or Sit spin (minimum three revolutions) Combination spin with only one change of position (minimum three revolutions

each spin and each position)

Adult Gold

1:30 max

Flying Camel spin (minimum three revolutions) Layback spin, Attitude or sit spin (minimum three revolutions) Combination spin with only one change of foot and at least one change of posi-

tion (minimum four revolutions each spin and each foot)

EVENT: Test Track Free Skate

General event parameters: 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.

Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.

The following deductions will be taken:

-.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description.

-.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included.

Level Time Jumps Spins Step Sequenc-

es

Pre-Preliminary

1:30 +/-

10 sec.

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. Max. 2 jump combinations or se-

quences Max. 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. (3)

Connecting

moves and

steps should be

demonstrated

throughout the

program.

Preliminary

1:30 +/-

10 sec.

Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rota-

tion (no Axels). Max. 2 jump combinations or se-


Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position; no

change of foot, no flying

entry. (3) One spin consisting of a front

scratch to back scratch;

exit on spinning foot not

mandatory. (3 per foot)

Connecting

moves and

steps should be

demonstrated

throughout the

program.

Pre-Juvenile

2:00 +/-

10 sec.

Maximum of 5 jump elements: Jumps with not more than one rota-

tion (no Axels). Max. 2 jump combinations or se-


Maximum of 2 spins: One spin in one position, no

change of foot (3) One combination spin: for-

ward camel spin to for-

ward sit spin; change of

foot optional (6). Spins

may not fly.

One step se-

quence fully

utilizing ice sur-

face.

Juvenile (under 14 yrs.)

& Open Juve-

nile (14 yrs. and

older)

2:15 +/-

10 sec.

Maximum of 5 jump elements: Any single jumps, including Axel, are

permitted. Max. 2 jump combinations or se-


Maximum of 2 spins: One solo spin in one position,

no change of foot (4). One combination spin with

one change of foot and

at least one change of

position, must include two

of the basic spin positions.

(4 per foot) *Only solo spin may fly

One step se-

quence fully

utilizing ice sur-

face.

EVENT: Test Track Free Skate, continued

Level Time Jumps Spins Step Sequenc-

es

Intermediate

2:30 +/-

10 sec.

Maximum of 6 jump elements: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Sal-

chow 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 (5), One must be a combination

spin with at least one

change of foot and at

least one change of posi-

tion (4 per foot).

One step se-

quence fully

utilizing ice sur-

face.

Novice

Ladies:

3:00 +/-

10 sec. Men: 3:30 +/-

10 sec.

Maximum of 7 jump elements for men and

6 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Sal-

chow, double toe-loop and dou-

ble loop. Maximum of 3 jump combinations or


Maximum of 3 spins, of a differ-

ent nature: One must be a combination

spin with at least one

change of foot and at

least one change of posi-

tion (5 per foot) The other spins are the option

of the skater (6) * All spins may fly

One step se-

quence or spi-

ral sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface. (See rule 4220, for

remarks)

Junior

Ladies:

3:30 +/-

10 sec. Men: 4:00 +/-

10 sec.


7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Double jumps permitted: double Sal-

chow, double toe-loop, double

loop and double flip Maximum of 3 jump combinations or


Maximum of 3 spins of a differ-

ent nature: One spin in one position (6) One flying spin (6) One combination spin con-

sisting of all three basic

positions and one

change of foot (2 per

position, 5 per foot)

One step se-

quence fully

utilizing ice sur-

face. (See rule 4210 for

remarks)

Senior

Ladies:

4:00 +/-

10 sec. Men: 4:30 +/-

10 sec.


7 for ladies: Any single jumps. Must include at least four different

double jumps, one must be a

double Lutz. Triple jumps are not permitted Maximum of 3 jump combinations or


Maximum of 3 spins of a differ-

ent nature: One spin in one position (6) One flying spin (6) One combination spin consist-

ing of all three basic spin

positions and one

change of foot (2 per

position, 5 per foot)

Men: Two different step

sequences, one

being of ad-

vanced difficulty,

both fully utilizing

the ice surface. (See rule 4105 for

remarks) Ladies: One step se-

quence of ad-

vanced difficulty,

covering the full

ice surface and

one spiral se-

quence. (See

rule 4200 for re-

marks.)

The solo pattern dance event is being offered as part of the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series

and will be conducted in accordance with the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479.

Please refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series handbook for the current series rules, levels and event

requirements that will be in effect for this competition.

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 and

Gold levels. Refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.aspid=479

EVENT: 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series

Level Selected Dances Requirements

Preliminary Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues No tests or passed preliminary

Pre-Bronze Cha-Cha, Fiesta Passed preliminary or pre-bronze

Bronze Willow, Ten Fox Passed pre-bronze or bronze

Pre-Silver 14 Step, Fox Trot Passed bronze or pre-silver

Silver American Waltz, Rocker Foxtrot Passed pre-silver or silver

Pre-Gold Killian, Starlight Waltz Passed silver or pre-gold

Gold Westminster Waltz, Argentine

Tango

Passed pre-gold or gold

Level Compulsory Skills Competition Freeskate

I Forward swizzles for 10 meters, back-ward swizzles for 10 meters, one-foot forward snowplow stop (left or right)

March forward 10 steps unassisted, swizzle, standing still ( 3 reps), two foot glide forward

for distance the length of the body

A well balanced program with elements se-lected from Badges 1-5 with emphasis on

balance, glide and beginning moves. Instru-mental music (.2 deduction for vocal music) (.2 deduction for each element above badge

5) 1:00 +/- 10 sec

II

Skate elements in succession with 2 opportunities to perform element: strok-ing to first blue line, forward to backward 2-foot turn, backward stroking to second

blue line, backward to forward 2-foot turn, stroking to red goal line, t-stop, forward crossovers around the hockey circles in

figure 8;clockwise and counter.

Backward wiggle or march, 5 forward swiz-zles covering at least 10 feet, forward gliding

dip covering at least length of body


glides and turns . Instrumental music (.2 de-duction for vocal music) (.2 deduction for

each element above badge 10) 1:30 +/- 10 sec

III

Skate elements in isolation with 2 opportunities to perform elements. 4

consecutive outside edges and 4 consec-utive inside edges beginning with right

foot and alternating to left across width of ice, 2 forward outside three turns each foot, right forward inside edge to left

backward inside edge open Mohawk, and left forward inside edge to right backward

inside edge open Mohawk

Backward 2-foot glide covering at least length of body, 1-foot snowplow stop (left or right),

forward 1-foot glide covering at least length of body (left or right)


flow, carriage and more advanced skills. Instrumental music (.2 deduction for vocal

music) (.2 deduction for each element above badge 5) 2:00 +/- 10 sec

IV

4 consecutive outside edges and 4 con-secutive inside edges beginning with right foot and alternating to left across width of ice. Following elements in sequence and

circular pattern—repeated twice and performed left and right: left forward

outside edge, right forward inside edge crossover, left forward outside edge, right forward inside Mohawk, left back inside edge, right back outside edge, left back

inside crossover, right forward inside edge. Waltz 3 step sequence performed in a figure eight pattern with a minimum

of 3, three-turn/back edge sequence/circle.

5 backward swizzles covering at least 10 feet, forward 2-foot curves left and right across the

rink, 2-foot turn front to back, on the spot

A well balanced program with elements se-lected from Badges 1-12 in addition to a

selection from salchow, toe loop, loop jump, 1/2 rev jumps, 2-foot spin (pick up outside

foot-beginning back spin) waltz/toe comb or salchow/toe comb. Emphasis on spins,

jumps and footwork. Instrumental music (.2 deduction for vocal music) (.2 deduction for each element above badge 5) 2:00 +/- 10

sec

V

In a figure 8 pattern: glide on 2 feet into left backward outside 3 turn into left for-

ward inside Mohawk and repeat and then glide on 2 feet into right backward outside

3-turn into right forward inside Mohawk and repeat. Then down length of rink:

right forward outside to inside change of edge into left forward inside 3 turn and

then right forward inside to outside change edge into left forward outside 3 turn. Then down length of rink: left for-ward outside to inside change edge into right forward inside 3-turn and then left forward inside to outside change edge

into right forward outside 3-turn.

Gliding forward to backward 2-foot turn, back-ward 1-foot glide length of body (left and

right), forward pivot

A well balanced program with elements se-lected from Levels I-IV in addition to a selec-tion from single rotation jumps, single rotation jump combinations, change of foot spins, and

change of position spins with emphasis on spins, spin combinations, advanced jumps, and jump combinations. Instrumental music (.2 deduction for vocal music) (.2 deduction

for each element above badge 5) 2:30 +/- 10 sec

Special Olympics Programs

Level Compulsory Skills Competition Freeskate

VI

Forward cross-strokes down length of rink. Backward cross-strokes down

length of rink. Right forward outside bracket...push backwards into a left back-wards inside bracket stop (closing circle) left forward outside bracket...push back-ward into a right back inside bracket stop

(closing circle) Right forward inside bracket...push backwards into left back-wards outside bracket stop (closing cir-cle) left forward inside bracket...push

backwards into right back outside bracket stop (closing circle)

Backward stroking across the rink, gliding backward to forward 2-foot turn, t-stop (left of

right)

A well balanced program with elements se-lected from Levels I-V in addition to a selec-tion from flying spins, change of foot spins,

change of position spins, axles, double jumps, and combination jumps. Program must in-

clude straight, circular, or serpentine footwork sequence, spiral sequence with a min of 3

changes of foot position. Instrumental music (.2 deduction for vocal music) (.2 deduction

for each element above badge 5) 3:00 +/- 10 sec

VII N/A

5 consecutive forward crossovers (left and right),

forward outside edge (left and right), 2-foot spin

N/A

VIII N/A Forward outside 3-turn (left and right), for-

ward inside edge (left and right), bunny hop N/A

IX N/A Forward inside 3-turn (left and right), 5 con-

secutive backward crossovers (left and right), forward spiral (3 times length of body)

N/A

X N/A

Consecutive forward outside edges—min 2/foot, consecutive forward inside edges—min 2/foot, forward inside Mohawk (left and right),

backward outside edge (left and right)

N/A

XI N/A

Waltz jump, 1-foot spin (min 3 rev), forward crossover, inside Mohawk, backward crosso-

ver (left and right), combination of three moves chosen from skill competition levels 8-

11

N/A

Special Olympics Programs continued

Basic Skills EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional.

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice No music Elements must be skated in the order listed


Snow-

plow Sam

1-3

1:00

max.

March followed by a two foot glide and dip Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row

Basic 1

1:00

max.

Forward two foot glide and dip Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row

Basic 2

1:00

max.

Forward one foot glide - either foot Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two foot turn in place- forward to backward Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row

Basic 3

1:00

max.

Forward stroking Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Backward one foot glide - either foot Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions

Basic 4

1:00

max.

Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop - R or L

Basic 5

1:00

max.

Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions Side toe hop -either direction Hockey stop

Basic 6

1:00

max.

Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line - R or L Lunge - R or L T-stop - R or L

Basic 7

1:00

max.

Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - R to L and L to R Ballet Jump - either direction Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot

Basic 8

1:00

max.

Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L Waltz jump Mazurka - either direction Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step down,

cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum three

revolutions

Basic Skills EVENT: BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 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.

Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher. 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


Snowplow Sam

1-3

1:00 +/-10

max.

March followed by a two foot glide and dip Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row

Basic 1

1:00 +/-10

max.

Forward two foot glide and dip Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row Forward snowplow stop Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row

Basic 2

1:00 +/-10

max.

Forward one foot glide - either foot Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2-3 each foot Moving snowplow stop Two foot turn in place- forward to backward Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row

Basic 3

1:00 +/-10

max.

Forward stroking Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive Forward slalom Backward one foot glide - either foot Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions

Basic 4

1:00 +/-10

max.

Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes Backward snowplow stop - R or L

Basic 5

1:00 +/-10

max.

Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions Side toe hop -either direction Hockey stop

Basic 6

1:00 +/-10

max.

Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L Bunny Hop Forward spiral on a straight line - R or L Lunge - R or L T-stop - R or L

Basic 7

1:00 +/-10

max.

Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - R to L and L to R Ballet Jump - either direction Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter clockwise Forward inside pivot

Basic 8

1:00 +/-10

max.

Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L Waltz jump Mazurka - either direction Combination move - clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step

down, cross behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge Beginning one-foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum

Basic Skills EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Compulsory Event Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps with the skating order of the required elements in the same order as listed below.

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



Free Skate 1

1:15 max.

Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive Backward outside three-turns R & L One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers-minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump

Free Skate 2

1:15 max.

Forward outside or inside spiral - R or L Waltz Three's - R or L, 2-3 sets Beginning back spin - entry optional – minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump

Free Skate 3

1:15 max.

Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Backward inside three-turns, R & L Back spin- minimum three revolutions Salchow jump

Free Skate 4

1:15 max.

Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L Sit spin- minimum three revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/loop jump combination

Free Skate 5

1:15 max.

Camel spin- minimum three revolutions Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three revolutions, each foot Loop/loop jump combination Flip jump

Free Skate 6

1:15 max.

Five step Mohawk sequence - 1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free

skate 6) Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Split jump or stag jump Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence

Basic Skills EVENT: Free Skate 1-6 Program Event

Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demon-strated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed.

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 previ-ous levels


Time 1:30+/-10sec


Free Skate 1

1:30+/-10

sec

Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers-minimum three revolutions Waltz jump from backward crossovers Half flip jump

Free Skate 2

1:30+/-10

sec

Forward outside spiral - R or L Beginning back spin - entry optional – minimum two revolutions Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence Toe loop jump

Free Skate 3

1:30+/-10

sec

Forward crossovers in a figure 8 Back spin- minimum three revolutions Salchow jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination

Free Skate 4

1:30+/-10

sec

Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets -R or L Sit spin- minimum three revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/loop jump combination

Free Skate 5

1:30+/-10

sec

Camel spin- minimum three revolutions Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three revolutions, each foot Loop/loop jump combination Flip jump

Free Skate 6

1:30+/-10

sec

Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total Split jump or stag jump Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence

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