International Synchronized Skating Mixed Age Trophy

International
Synchronized
Skating Mixed Age
Trophy
Le Havre - France
April 17 – 18, 2015
Synchronized Skating Competition
Mixed Age
International Synchronized
Skating Mixed Age Trophy
Le Havre – France - April 17 - 18, 2015
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ANNOUNCEMENT
International Synchronized
Skating Mixed Age Trophy
Synchronized Skating Competition
Le Havre
April 17 - 18, 2015
Le Havre Athletic Club invites your teams to participate at the INTERNATIONAL SYNCHRONIZED
SKATING MIXED AGE TROPHY, synchronized skating competition, with the agreement of the
French and Swiss Ice Skating. The competition will be conducted in accordance with French,
Swiss and ISU rules and is open to all eligible Team Skaters according to ISU Rule 102.
PLACE
Ice Rink (56 m x 26 m)
106 Rue Louis Blanc
76620 Le Havre
France
INVITED MEMBERS
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey are invited to enter Teams at International
Synchronized Skating Mixed Age Trophy.
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TECHNICAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS
The International Synchronized Skating Mixed Age Trophy will be held according to the ISU
General Regulations 2014, the Special Regulations Synchronized Skating 2014 as well as the valid
special Technical Rules and Conditions SYS 2014 for above mentioned Competition.
Every invited member can enter a maximum of three (3) teams of the category Mixed Age to this
competition. The Federations are asked to determine the teams or to confirm their
participation.
Teams, which have participated in a competition in the ongoing season in an different Category
than Mixed Age, are not allowed to take part in this International Synchronized Skating Mixed
Age Trophy.
CATEGORIES
This competition is only reserved for the category Mixed Age with a single program (free
program).
In case of a large number of entries to the Mixed Age category, the organizer reserves the right
to split up this category into two (2) age-related groups.
JUDGING SYSTEM
The competition will be judged with the ISU Judging System.
ENTRIES
The entry fee is 230€ for each participating team. The payment must be done to the Havre
Athletic Club by check in Euros or by credit transfer no later than registration deadline (the bank
draft expenses will be charged to the registering teams and not to the organizer of the
competition).
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For a transfer, thank you to send a confirmation email to the following address
havreacpa@orange.fr
The entry fee and / or bookings won’t be refunded if the withdrawal occurs in less than three
weeks before the competition.
Deadline : FEBRUARY 15th, 2015
PANEL OF JUDGES
Each participating ISU-Member entering at least 1 team may enter one (1) International Judge or
ISU-Judge for Synchronized Skating from the official ISU list of judges for the current season.
National Championship Judges may also be entered.
The organiser will pay board and lodging from Friday, April 17th to Sunday morning, April 19th,
2015. All other expenses shall be the responsibility of each official or the entering association or
club.
The first judges meeting will take place Saturday, April 18th, 2015 in the morning at the Ice Rink
in the course of the day according to the schedule determined by the Referee.
The Round table discussion will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 after the competition at
the Ice Rink.
OFFICIEL PRACTICE
The official practice begins on Saturday, April 18th, 2015. Each team has 12 minutes official
practice on ice for the free program.
DRAW - STARTING ORDER
The draw will take place at the Ice Rink.
The starting order will be determined by draw, on alphabetical order of countries.
The draw will be made by the Referee in accordance with ISU regulations.
The exact and reliable schedule can only be announced after closing of entries.
REGISTRATION
Every participating team, Officials, Referees, Judges, Technical Specialists and Accountants are
invited to register upon arrival.
A welcome desk will be in place at the Ice Rink, during all the time of the competition.
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TECHNICAL DATA
AGE
No age requirements
Number of skaters
12 to 16 skaters + 4 alternates
Program duration
3.30 min. +/- 10 sec.
Levels of difficulty
Teams may attempt any level but highest level that will be called for an element
will be level 3. Highest difficulty Group of Features may be attempted and will be
called as correctly executed.
Components
1.0
5 components
Illegal elements: ISU junior rules
7 Elements
1 Intersection Element
1 Linear Element - Line
1 No Hold Element
1 Pivoting Element – Block
Program content
1 Rotating Element – Circle
1 Traveling Element – Wheel
Choice of one (1) of the following Elements:
- Creative Element
or
- Combined Element
NB: vaults are permitted
Holds
Minimum 3
MUSIC
Two (2) copies (original and back-up copy) for the free program must be submitted by each
Team. All music must be clearly identified with the name of the Team, the type of Program
(free program) and must show the exact running time of the music (not the skating time)
The program must be recorded on one track and on a separate disk.
CLOSING CEREMONY – PODIUMS
All participants will be present on ice in their competition costumes for the announcement of
the result and for the prize awarding ceremony.
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All participants will be part of the closing ceremony and are asked to follow the instructions of
the Organization Committee.
ORGANISATION
The responsibility for organizing the competition is in the hands of the Organization Committee.
The organizers retain at all times the right to take the necessary measures to ensure a smooth
running of the event.
All decisions concerning such measures will be taken with the agreement of the Referee.
LIABILITY
In accordance to ISU Rule 119, the organiser does not accept any liability for damage or injuries
sustained by competitors, officials, coaches, chaperons, referees or judges.
A medical service will be on duty at the ice rink during all the time of the competition.
PRIZES - AWARDS
The first three teams in each category will receive a reward.
Each competitor will receive a souvenir.
DOPING
An anti-doping control can take place according to the regulations of the Ministry of Sport.
TEAM ACCOMODATION
The organization will not take in charge accommodation and meals for the Teams.
The organization will make proposals for meals.
A list of hotels is attached to this announcement.
TEAM PHOTO
In order to prepare the event program, we are requesting you to submit one team photo by email at havreacpa@orange.fr for inclusion in this program.
NON OFFICIAL PRACTICE
The organization proposes to the participating teams some practice time (35€ by 15 minutes on
ice).
See form 5 for reservation.
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INFORMATIONS
For any further information :
Mr Francis Auger : + 33 2 35 44 11 38 - Email : havreacpa@orange.fr
Website : http://events.skating.ch and http://www.hac-patinage.com
LIST OF HOTELS
A list of hotels in Le Havre is available on the following link:
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/fr/76lehavre.htm
Official :
Les Gens de Mer
44, rue Voltaire
76600 LE HAVRE
Tel : +332.35.41.35.32
ACCES
Localisation GPS :
N 49°30’26’’
E 0°08’01’’
www.lehavretourisme.com/
PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 17th, 2015
14.00 - 19.00
Arrival and registration of participants
15.00 - 20.00
Extra practice ice
18.00 - 19.00
Technical Panel Initial Meeting
20.00
Draw Ceremony
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
07.00 - 11.00
Official Practice Mixed Age
11.00 - 12.00
Judges Meeting
14.30 – 18.00
Competition
18.00 - 18.30
Award Ceremony
18.30 – 19.00
Technical Panel Final Meeting / Round Table discussion
18.45 – 19.30
Team Leaders and Coaches Meeting
20.30
Officials Dinner
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LIST OF FORMS
Form
Object
Return before
Preliminary
Preregistered
January 15th, 2015
1
Team Entry 1
February 15th, 2015
2
Team Entry 2
February 15th, 2015
3
Music Information
February 15th, 2015
4
Program Content
February 15th, 2015
5
Extra Practice Ice
February 15th, 2015
6
Judges Entry Form
February 15th, 2015
7
Meal Reservation
March 15th, 2015
8
Ticket Reservation
March 15th, 2015
9
Summary
March 15th, 2015
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