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Competition
August 1st-2nd, 2015
Skate Green Bay 2015
Hosted by the Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club
At the Cornerstone Community Center
Sanctioned by United States Figure Skating
Chief Referee: Lisa Landon
Chief Accountant: Suzanne Schlecht
This is a non-qualifying competition conducted under the rules stated in the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook as
modified/updated at the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council and posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Judges will be using the 6.0 judging system on all events including Test Track.
CLOSING/POSTED DEADLINE: June 26, 2015
Secure online registration linked to our website: www.greatergreenbayfsc.com,
http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=56
Questions, Contact Annie Nash at: annie.r.nash@gmail.com or 920-327-0890.
LOCATION OF ALL EVENTS: Cornerstone Community Ice Center, 1640 Fernando Drive, De Pere, WI 54115. This facility
offers two rinks with ice surfaces measuring 85’ x 200’ NHL size, and one rink with an ice surface of 100’ x 200’ OLY size. All
events will be held in the NHL arena.
ELIGIBILITY:
All registered members of the US Figure Skating are eligible to compete at their test level as of June 26, 2015 or one level
higher. Events will not be required to be skated at the same level. Rule changes made at the 2015 Governing Council
for the 2015/2016 competition year will be in effect at this competition. Please refer to the US Figure Skating website
for all program requirements.
A SPECIAL FEATURE – ARTISTIC RECALL Solos and Duets: This is an opportunity for skaters competing in the artistic
events to be recalled and re-skate their artistic program, attempting to earn the Skate Green Bay Cup. There will be three
separate recall events in the competition; Dramatic Artistic Solo, Light Entertainment Solo and Artistic Duets. Selection of
“recalled” skaters is independent of award placement by U.S. Figure Skating judges, instead placement will be based on
creativity, originality and audience appeal, evaluated by a panel of judges from the community. A skater may be recalled in
more than one category, but must choose which recall event to participate in. Recalls do not get posted as fast as regular
results, so please be patient.
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ENTRY FEES AND ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EVENT TYPE
First Event
ENTRY FEE
$90
Each Additional Event
$30
Championship Event
$110
First Basic Skills Event
$50
Each Additional Basic
Skills Event
Practice Ice
Fee for late registration
$15
$12/ 20 min. session
$30
COMMENTS
Well Balanced Free Skate, Test Track, Introductory Level Free
Skate, Compulsory, Jumps, Spins, Artistic, Solo Dance Event,
Combined Event, Solo Short Dance ( * *Refer to the 2015 Solo
Dance Series Handbook**)
Well Balanced Free Skate, Test Track, Introductory Level Free
Skate ,Compulsory, Jumps, Spins, Artistic, Solo Dance Event,
Combined Event or Solo Short Dance (**Refer to the 2015 Solo
Dance Series Handbook**)
Juvenile-Senior Well Balanced Free Skate (Short and Long
program combined)
Basic Elements Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8,
Basic Program Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8
Basic Elements Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8,
Basic Program Event: Snowplow Sam – Basic 8
Late entries will only be accepted with Referee’s approval
ENTRY FEES : An online entry system with secure credit card payment is being used for the competition. You can
access the online registration system on our club website (www.greatergreenbayfsc.com). There will be a 3.8 % online
processing fee charged on all online transactions. All registration will be done online through Entryeeze. Entries must be
registered by midnight June 26, 2015. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the referee and will be assessed
an additional $30 late fee. You will be assessed an additional $30 for all checks that are returned, and the skater will only
be allowed to compete if payment is subsequently made in cash or money order.
REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after June 26, 2015, 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 $30 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 be available
by email through Entryeeze and on the club website: www.greatergreenbayfsc.com.
GROUPS: A large number of entries in some events will be divided into groups as follows: Beginner-Pre-Juvenile and Open
Juvenile will be grouped by birthdate. Juvenile-Senior events and championship events will be grouped by random draw.
For Beginner-Pre-Juvenile/Open Pre-Juvenile Compulsory Moves events and all Spin and Jumps events, groups with
insufficient entries at a particular level may be combined and male and female entrants may also be judged together. Artistic
groups will NOT be separated by gender and may be combined where there are insufficient entries at a particular level.
JUDGING SYSTEM: The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all events at this competition.
WITHDRAWLS And SCRATCHES: To withdraw before the competition, please call Annie Nash: (920) 327-0890, or
email:annie.r.nash@gmail.com If you must scratch one or more events after checking in, please notify the Registration Desk
at the rink.
EVENT NOTIFICATION: Projected days of conducting the different events are not available at this time. Skater and
coaches schedules will be posted on the website when schedules are complete.
REGISTRATION: The registration desk will be open in the lobby will be open at the beginning of the practice ice sessions,
until the end of the competition on Saturday & Sunday, and also on Friday evening during practice ice. Competitors and
their music must be checked in at least 1 hour before each event.
BULLETINS & NOTICES: Prior to the event, updated schedules and information will be available at the club website;
www.greatergreenbayfsc.com . Any questions can be answered through competition email; During the competition, a bulletin
board will display any important information regarding the competition, which is located in the lobby near the registration
desk.
MUSIC: Music must be submitted at the time of registration and will be played from CD ONLY. CD’s must be clearly
marked with the skater’s name, event, group, and correct playing time in minutes and seconds. Music may NOT be
submitted on re-recordable “CD-RW” discs. Each CD must be in a paper CD sleeve with a see through window, also
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labeled with the skater’s name and event. Skaters must have back-up music at rink side during their event. CD’s should be
picked up following your event. The Greater Green Bay Figure Skating Club cannot accept responsibility for unclaimed
music.
PRACTICE ICE: Sessions of 20 minutes may be reserved in advance for $12.00 per session. Skaters will be able to choose
their own practice ice sessions online after the schedule is posted. Please complete the practice ice portion of the online
registration. You will be notified when online practice ice registration is available. Skaters will pick their own practice ice
sessions. You will receive an email with a PIN number in order to access your practice ice records and to select your
session(s). If available, additional practice ice may be purchased at the registration desk for $14.00. Information regarding
available practice ice will be posted on our website.
AWARDS: All basic skills event skaters and beginner event skaters will receive an award for participation. In all other
events, awards will be presented to the top four places in each event. Championship Events will be given to the top four (4)
skaters of the combined short and long programs.
VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY: Videotaping & photography services may be provided. If you will be videotaping, please be
considerate of others and do so from the top of the stands. No flash photography is permitted.
RINK: Cornerstone Community Ice Center, 1640 Fernando Drive, De Pere, WI 54115. This facility offers two rinks with an
ice surface of 85’ x 200’ NHL size. Cornerstone offers a snack bar, walking track, outdoor walking trails and a skateboard
park.
COACH REQUIREMENTS: All coaches must meet the following requirements to coach at Skate Green Bay or to participate
in our test sessions: 1. Must have a current U. S. Figure Skating membership; 2. Must have completed the coach’s
registration on the U.S. Figure Skating website; 3. Must be compliant with continuing education requirements (available
through PSA). NO EXCEPTIONS!!
INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES & CREDENTIALS:
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
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U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions EVENT: Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8
Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to
perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all
skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements
before moving on to the next skater.
•
•
•
To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice
No music
All elements must be skated in the order listed
Level
Snowplow
Sam 1-3
Time
1:00 max.
Basic 1
1:00 max.
Basic 2
1:00 max.
Basic 3
1:00 max.
Basic 4
1:00 max.
1:00 max.
Basic 5
Basic 6
1:00 max.
Basic 7
1:00 max.
Skating rules/standards
1.
2.
3.
4.
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
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
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
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
Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left
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, right or left
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
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left
Bunny Hop
Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left
Lunge, right or left
T-stop, right or left
Standstill forward inside open mohawk, right to left and left to right
Ballet jump, either direction
Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and counter
clockwise
Forward inside pivot
4
Basic 8
1:00 max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left
Waltz jump (from a standstill)
Mazurka, either direction
1 Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise, two forward crossovers into
forward inside 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
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions 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.
•
•
•
To be skated on full ice
The skater may use elements from a previous level
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level
Level
Snowplow
Sam 1-3
Basic 1
Basic 2
Time
Skating rules/standards
1:00 +/-10
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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
1:00 +/-10
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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
1.
2.
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
Standstill forward outside three-turn, right and left
Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive both directions
Backward stroking, 4-6 strokes
Backward snowplow stop, right or left
1:00 +/-10
max.
Basic 3
1:00 +/-10
max.
Basic 4
1:00 +/-10
max.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Basic 5
1:00 +/-10
max.
3.
4.
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
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Basic 6
Basic 7
Basic 8
1:00 +/-10
max.
1:00 +/-10
max.
1:00 +/-10
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Standstill forward inside three-turn, right and left
Bunny Hop
Forward spiral on a straight line, right or left
Lunge, right or left
T-stop, right or left
1.
2.
3.
Standstill forward inside open Mohawk, right to left and left to right
Ballet Jump, either direction
Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, clockwise and
counter clockwise
Forward inside pivot
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Waltz jump (from a standstill)
Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns, right and left
Mazurka, either direction
Combination move, clockwise or counter clockwise – two forward
crossovers into a forward inside 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
U.S. Figure Skating Non-qualifying Competitions 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 0.2 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
Beginner
1:15 max.
High
Beginner
1:15 max.
No-Test
1:15 max.
Skating rules/standards
1. Waltz jump
2. ½ jump of choice
3. Forward two-foot or one-foot spin, minimum three revolutions
(free leg position optional)
4. Forward or backward spiral
1. Toe loop jump
2. Salchow jump
3. Forward scratch spin - minimum three revolutions
4. Forward or backward spiral
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.
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U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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
Level
Pre –
Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre –
Juvenile
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
Time
1:15 max.
1:15 max.
1:15 max.
1:15 max.
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
1:30 max.
Skating rules/standards
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single Toe Loop
Jump combination: single/single (no Axel)
Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions
Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral
(any edge)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single Lutz
Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)
Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions
Forward inside spiral
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single jump (may include Axel)
Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)
Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions
Step sequence - circular
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single Axel
Jump combination: single/single or double/single
Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions
Step sequence – circular
1.
2.
3.
4.
Double Salchow or double toe loop
Jump combination: single/single or double/single
Flying spin, minimum five revolutions
Step sequence – straight line
1.
2.
3.
4.
Double loop
Jump combination: double/single or double/double
Flying spin - minimum five revolutions
Step sequence – straight line
1.
2.
3.
4.
Double flip
Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions
Step sequence – straight line
1.
2.
3.
4.
Double Lutz
Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions
Step sequence – straight line
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U.S. Figure Skating Non-qualifying Competitions EVENT: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
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 parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in
position.
Level
Jumps
Spins
Beginner
Max. 5 jump elements:
•
Jumps with no 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)
Max. 5 jump elements:
•
Jumps with no more
than one-half rotation
(front to back or back
to front including halfloop)
•
Single rotation jumps:
Salchow and toe loop
only.
•
Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
•
Max. 2 of any same
type jump.
Max. 2 spins:
•
Two upright spins,
change of foot
optional, no flying
entry (Min. 3
revolutions)
Max. 5 jump elements:
•
Up to 2 may be jump
combos or sequences
•
Jump combos are
limited to 2 jumps
•
Jump sequences are
limited to 3 single
jumps (half-loop is not
considered a single
jump at this level)
•
No Axels or double
jumps are permitted
Max. 2 spins:
•
Spins must be of
different character.
•
Each spin much
have a Minimum of
3 revolutions.
•
Spins may change
feet, position and
start with a fly.
1:40 MAX
High Beginner
1:40 MAX
No-Test
1:40 MAX.
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Step Sequences
Qualifications
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
have passed
tests higher than
U.S. Figure
Skating Basic
Skills free skating
badge tests
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
have passed
tests higher than
U.S. Figure
Skating Basic
Skills free skating
badge tests
One step
sequence that
utilizes ½ of the
ice surface
FREE SKATING (Well Balanced 6.0):
Well-balanced Single Free Skate events are to be performed in accordance with the program requirements as listed
on the U.S. Figure Skating website with changes made at the 2015 Governing Council. Events will not be required to
be skated at the same level. Juvenile through Senior level skaters, are also encouraged to participate in the
championship event.
EVENT
Pre-Preliminary
Restricted
Pre-Preliminary
Preliminary
Open
Preliminary
Pre-Juvenile
Open
Pre-Juvenile
Juvenile
Open Juvenile
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
TIME
1:40 MAX
1:40 MAX
1 ½ minutes
+/- 10 seconds
1 ½ minutes
+/- 10 seconds
2 minutes
+/- 10 seconds
2 minutes
+/- 10 seconds
2 min 15 seconds
+/- 10 seconds
2 min 15 seconds
+/- 10 seconds
2 min 30 seconds
+/- 10 seconds
3 minutes (ladies)
3 ½ minutes (men)
+/- 10 seconds
3 ½ minutes (ladies)
4 minutes (men)
+/- 10 seconds
4 minutes (ladies)
4 ½ minutes (men)
+/- 10 seconds
REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS
Pre-Preliminary free skating test passed.
No Axel, all other 4270 rules apply.
Pre-Preliminary free skating test passed. Axel Permitted.
Preliminary free skating test passed. Under age 14 as of 6/26/2015.
Preliminary free skating test passed. Age 14 or over as of 6/26/2015.
Pre-Juvenile free skating test passed. Under age 14 as of 6/26/2015.
Pre-Juvenile free skating test passed. Age 14 or over as of 6/26/2015.
Juvenile free skating test passed. Under age 14 as of 6/26/2015.
Juvenile free skating test passed. Age 14 or over as of 6/26/2015.
Intermediate free skating test passed.
Novice free skating test passed.
Junior free skating test passed.
Senior free skating test passed.
Adult PreBronze
1:40 max
For test requirements refer to the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Age 21 or older as of 6/26/2015.
Adult Bronze
1:50 max
For test requirements refer to the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Age 21 or older as of 6/26/2015.
Adult Silver
2:10 max
Adult Gold
2:40 max
For test requirements refer to the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Age 21 or older as of 6/26/2015.
For test requirements refer to the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Age 21 or older as of 6/26/2015.
SHORT PROGRAM EVENTS: The Short Program will be offered at the Juvenile-Senior levels. Juvenile short
program will be skated with intermediate elements and follow those rules. Please refer to the Short Program Free Skating
requirements as listed on the US Figure Skating website, which include all changes made at the 2014 Governing
Council.
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT:
Juvenile-Senior level skaters have an opportunity to skate both a short program and a long program with a combined
score to determine Championship awards. Juvenile short program will be skated with intermediate elements.
Skaters are encouraged to enter both the Championship Event as well as individual free skate events. Please refer to the
Well-balanced Free Skating program requirements as listed on the US Figure Skating website, which include all
changes made at the 2013 Governing Council.
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TEST TRACK FREE SKATING EVENTS:
Skaters may enter EITHER the Test Track Free Skate program or the Well-balanced Free Skate program but NOT both
during the same non-qualifying competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music permitted. The 6.0
judging system will be used for all Test Track events.
The following deductions will be taken:
• -0.1 from EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event description.
• -0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element.
• -0.1 from the technical mark for any spin with less than the required minimum revolutions.
LEVEL
JUMP ELEMENTS
SPINS
Pre-Preliminary
Test
Max 5 jump elements:
Max 2 spins:
Jumps with not more than
Two spins of a different nature,
one-half rotation (front to back one position only, no change of
Time: 1:30 +/- 10
or back to front including ½
foot, not flying entry.
loop)
(Min 3 revolutions)
Single rotation jumps:
Salchow, toe loop and loop
only.
Max 2 jump combinations or
sequences
Max 2 of any same type jump
Preliminary
Max 5 jump elements:
Max 2 spins:
Test
Jumps with not more than one
One spin in one position, no
rotation (no Axels).
change of foot, no flying entry
Time: 1:30 +/- 10
Max 2 jump combinations or (Min 3 revs) and one consisting
sequences
of a front scratch to back
Max 2 of any same type jump
scratch, exit on spinning foot
not mandatory (Min 3 revs on
each foot).
Pre-Juvenile
Test
Max 5 jump elements:
Jumps with not more than one
rotation (no Axels).
Time: 2:00 +/-10
Max 2 jump combinations or
sequences
Max 2 of any same type jump
Juvenile
Test
Time: 2:15 +/-10
Max 5 jump elements:
Any single jumps with not
more than 1 ½ rotations (Axel
permitted)
Max 2 jump combinations or
sequences
Max 2 of any same type jump
STEPS
QUALIFICATIONS
Connecting moves
and steps should
be demonstrated
throughout the
program.
Skaters may not
have passed tests
higher than U.S.
Figure Skating prepreliminary free
skate test
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
pre-preliminary free
skate test but may
not have passed
tests higher than the
preliminary free
skate test
Max 2 spins:
One step sequence Skaters must have
One spin in one position, no
fully utilizing ice
passed at least the
change of foot (Min 3 revs) and
surface.
U.S. Figure Skating
one combination spin: forward
preliminary free
camel spin to forward sit spin,
skate test but may
change of foot optional (Min 6
not have passed
revs combined in forward sit
tests higher than
and camel positions). Spins
pre-juvenile free
may not fly
skate test
Max 2 spins:
One step sequence Skaters must have
One spin in one position, no
fully utilizing ice
passed at least the
change of foot (Min 4 revs in
surface.
U.S. Figure Skating
position) and one combination
pre-juvenile free
spin with one change of foot
skate test but may
and at least one change of
not have passed
position, must include two of the
tests higher than
basic spin positions, (Min 4 revs
juvenile free skate
on each foot)
test
Only solo spin may fly
10
Connecting moves
and steps should
be demonstrated
throughout the
program.
LEVEL
JUMP ELEMENTS
Intermediate
Test
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
Time: 2:30 +/-10
Novice
Test
Time:
Ladies 3:00 +/-10
Men 3:30+/-10
Junior
Test
Time:
Ladies 3:30 +/-10
Men 4:00+/-10
Senior
Test
Time:
Ladies 4:00 +/-10
Men 4:30+/-10
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
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
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
STEPS
QUALIFICATIONS
Max 2 spins of a different
One step sequence Skaters must have
nature:
fully utilizing ice
passed at least the
One must be a flying spin (Min
surface.
U.S. Figure Skating
5 revs), one must be a
juvenile free skate
combination spin with at least
test but may not
one change of foot and at least
have passed tests
one change of position (Min 4
higher than
revs on each foot).
intermediate free
skate test
Max 3 spins of a different
One step or spiral
Skaters must have
nature:
sequence
passed at least the
One must be a combination
fully utilizing ice
U.S. Figure Skating
spin with at least one change of surface.
intermediate free
foot and at least one change of
(see rule 4104 &
skate test but may
position (Min 5 revolutions on
4105 for
not have passed
each foot). The other spins are
description).
tests higher than
the option of the skater (Min 6
novice free skate
revs)
test
All spins may fly
Max 3 spins of a different
One step sequence Skaters must have
nature:
fully utilizing the ice passed at least the
One must be a spin in one
surface.
U.S. Figure Skating
position (6 revs), one a flying
novice free skate
spin (6 revs) and one a
(See rule 4105 for
test but may not
combination spin consisting of
description)
have passed tests
all three basic spin positions
higher than junior
and one change of foot
free skate test
(Minimum 2 continuous revs in
each basic position and
minimum 5 revs on each foot).
Max 3 spins of a different
Men:
Skaters must have
nature:
Two different step passed at least the
One must be a spin in one
sequences, one
U.S. Figure Skating
position (min 6 revs), one a
being of advanced junior free skate test
flying spin (min 6 revs) and one difficulty, both fully
a spin combination consisting of
utilizing the ice
all three basic spin positions
surface (See rule
and one change of foot (Min 2
4105).
continuous revs in each basic
position and min 5 revolutions
Ladies:
on each foot).
One step sequence
of advanced
difficulty, covering
the full ice surface
and one spiral
sequence. (See
rule 4104 & 4105
for description).
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U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions EVENT: Jumps Challenge
General event parameters:
1. Each jump may be attempted twice, however the second attempt is optional. If the skater chooses to
attempt the jump a second time, the second jump is the one that will be judged.
2. Pre-Juvenile and lower will be skated on ½ ice; Juvenile – Senior will be skated on full ice
3. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (Intermediate – Senior)
Level
Beginner
Time
Skating rules / standards
1:15 max.
1.
2.
3.
Waltz jump (from backward crossovers)
½ flip or ½ Lutz
Single Salchow
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Waltz jump (from backward crossovers)
Single Salchow
Jump combination – waltz jump-toe loop
Single toe loop
Single loop
Jump combination – Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)
Single toe loop
Single flip
Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)
Single flip
Single Lutz
Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)
Single Axel
Single or double jump
Jump combination – single/single (no Axel)
Single Axel
Double Salchow
Jump combination – single/single or double/single (no Axel)
Single Axel
Double loop*
Jump combination – double/single (no Axel)
Double loop
Double flip*
Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Choice of double or triple jump
Double or triple flip*
Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Choice of double or triple jump
Double or triple Lutz*
Jump combination – double/double or triple/double (may be double Axel)
High Beginner
1:15 max.
No-Test
1:15 max.
Pre – Preliminary
1:15 max.
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Pre – Juvenile
1:15 max.
Juvenile & Open Juv.
1:15 max.
Intermediate
1:15 max.
Novice
1:15 max.
Junior
1:15 max.
Senior
1:15 max.
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U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions EVENT: Spins Challenge
General event parameters:
1.
2.
3.
Spins may be skated in any order. Connecting steps are allowed, but will not be taken into consideration in scoring.
Spins may not be repeated. On required elements may be included.
All events are skated on ½ ice.
Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.
Level
Time
Skating rules / standards
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Beginner
1:30 max.
High Beginner
1:30 max.
No-Test
1:30 max.
Pre – Preliminary
1:30 max.
Preliminary
1:30 max.
Pre – Juvenile
1:30 max.
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
1:30 max.
Intermediate
1:30 max.
Novice
1:30 max.
Junior
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
1:30 max.
1.
2.
3.
Senior
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright two-foot spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
Upright one-foot spin (3)
Upright back scratch spin (3)
Sit spin (3)
Forward scratch to back scratch spin (3)
Combination spin with no of foot (4)
Sit spin (3)
Camel spin (3)
Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6)
Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot)
Sit spin (4)
Combination spin – change of foot; optional change of position (4 per
foot)
Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)
Flying camel spin (5)
Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot)
Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot)
Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)
Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position)
Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per
position & 5 per foot)
Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6)
Ladies – layback spin (6); men – cross-foot spin (6)
Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
Flying spin of choice (6)
Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly
Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
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2015 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series Events
Skate Green Bay 2015 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
Preliminary
Pre-Bronze
Bronze
Pre-Silver
Silver
Pre-Gold
Gold
International
Dances
Canasta Tango
Rhythm Blues
Swing Dance
Cha Cha
Hickory Hoedown
Willow Waltz
European Waltz
Foxtrot
American Waltz
Tango
Kilian
Starlight Waltz
Quickstep
Argentine Tango
Cha Cha Congeldo
Rhumba
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.
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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..
Level
Preliminary
Juvenile
Intermediate
Dances
Dutch Waltz
Ten Fox
Fourteenstep
Novice
Rocker Foxtrot
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
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SHOWCASE EVENTS: ARTISTIC-Single or Duet
Skaters may register for artistic programs as a solo, as a duet or they may do both.
Solo skaters and duet pair skaters may choose to skate a dramatic or a light entertainment program or they may skate a
program of each. Duet pairs must skate together for both programs if they choose to do one of each.
Dramatic: Programs should express intense emotional connection and
investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related
skating movements, gestures and physical actions. Handheld props are
permitted
Light Entertainment: Programs should express a carefree concept or storyline
Designed to uplift and entertain the audience through related skating
Movements, gestures and physical actions. Handheld props are
permitted.
Duets are theatrical performances by any two competitors. Handheld props are
permitted.
Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical and artistic qualities. 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. Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if
choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and confidence.
Theatrical elements evaluated, will include the following but are not limited to:
Reflection of the musicality as it pertains to the program
Projection
Acting
Energy
Skating skills that relate to the music
Timing
Interaction (Duets only)
Note: Prolonged pauses to express lyrics are discouraged
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Groupings are based on the skaters freestyle test level and may be divided by age or draw, but NOT by gender.
Groups may be combined where there are insufficient entries at a particular level. Duets will be grouped according
to the skater with the highest freestyle level achieved.
Remember: All skaters competing in Artistic events- solos and duets- may qualify for the Artistic Recall events in the
Entertainment and Dramatic categories and a chance to re-skate their program to win the Skate Green Bay Cup.
Note: Maximum time limits are in accordance with National Showcase Guidelines. Age restrictions, however are not.
If the skater would like to move on to the National Showcase Competition, the skater will need to consult the National
Showcase Guidelines on the U.S. Figure Skating website and conform to the skating level age limits as described
there.
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Showcase Artistic Dramatic and Light Entertainment-Solos and Duets
EVENT
TIME
REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS
Beginner/No Test/
High Beginner
Pre-Preliminary
1 :40 max
Preliminary
1 :40 max
Pre-Juvenile
1 :40 max
Juvenile
2:10 max
Intermediate
2:10 max
Novice
2:10 max
Junior/Senior
2:40 max
Adult
1:40 max
No freestyle test passed.
No axel or double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Pre-Preliminary free skating test passed.
No axel or double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Preliminary free skating test passed.
No axel or double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Pre-Juvenile free skating test passed.
No axel or double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Juvenile free skating test passed.
No double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Intermediate free skating test passed.
No double jumps. Three jump maximum.
Novice free skating test passed.
Three jump maximum.
No jumps higher than single axel, double salchow, double toe
loop.
Junior or Senior free skating test passed.
Three jump maximum.
No jumps higher than single axel, double salchow, double toe
loop.
21 or older. Three jump maximum.
No jumps higher than single axel, double salchow, double toe
loop.
1 :40 max
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