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2015 Sun Valley Summer Championships
Sun Valley Figure Skating Club
Sun Valley Skating Center
Sun Valley, Idaho
July 23 to July 26, 2015
All levels Basic Skills thru Senior
ENTRY DEADLINE - JUNE 15, 2015
www.sunvalleyfsc.org
www.entryeeze.com
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Sun Valley Summer Championships July 23-26, 2015
The Sun Valley Summer Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure
Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S.
Figure Skating w ebsite. All Skaters and Coaches are encouraged to check the US Figure Skating website
www.usfigureskating.org for all current rule changes, clarifications and updates. This competition is open to all
eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered
member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance w ith the
current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens.
Eligibility is governed by tests passed as of June 15, 2015 and age as of July 15, 2015. Adult competitors must be
age 21 or over. All skaters should be prepared to show proof of age. Any skater may enter one event higher than the
event for which he/she qualifies by Free Skating test BUT not at multiple levels in the same event during the same
competition.
Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline the skater is
entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may not skate dow n in any event.
Skaters who placed in the top four in a final round of their last qualifying competition in their divisions must move up
one level, except for Novice and higher.
Age restrictions/requirements: Skaters entering Juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program) must be
under 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering Open Juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced
Program), must be at least 14 years of age at the close of entries. Skaters entering No-Test–Pre Juvenile events w ill
be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group.
Entries must be received online through the SVFSC page at www.entryeeze.com by June 15, 2015 at midnight. Late
entries will be accepted at the discretion of the chief referee and the SVFSC and will be subject to a $50 late entry fee.
No new entries w ill be accepted after the schedule has been posted. First Event: $105 each additional event $60.
Refund Policy There will be no refunds given for withdrawal after the close of the entries on June 15, 2015.
Refunds will be issued in accordance w ith Rule 3047 and only if the event is not held. In any event w ith only one
entry, the skater will be offered the choice of either competing as an individual competitor in accordance with Rule
3045A w ithout a refund, or withdrawing from the event and receiving a refund. All refunds, minus the online process
fee, will be returned to your credit card within 30 days of the end of the competition based on determination of the
LOC that a refund is due. The online processing fee is not refundable for any reason. No refunds will be issued for
injuries. Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available online at the Entryeeze website.
Facilities Sun Valley Resort maintains two adjacent ice surfaces, one indoor and the other outdoor. Located at One
Dollar Loop Road. Sun Valley, ID 83353 Rink phone: 208-622-2194. Indoor ice dimensions are 95’ x 190’ with
rounded corners. Outdoor ice dimensions are approximately 90’ x 180’ with slightly rounded corners. All events w ill
be held on the indoor arena on Thursday, July 23, July 24, and July 25. ALL EVENTS ON SUNDAY JULY 26 WILL BE
HELD ON THE OUTDOOR RINK (WEATHER PERMITTING). Official practice ice for Sunday’s events will be available at
the outdoor rink Sunday before the events starts.
Music Competitors are asked to turn in a CD of their music to the registration desk no later than one hour prior to the
event. Music will be available for pick-up at the registration desk after the event has been completed. Please bring a
backup CD for emergencies. CD’s (NOT THE CASE) must be clearly marked with the name of the skater, the music
time and the event being entered. Please w rite directly on the disc and DO NOT USE LABELS. Music must be the first
program on the disc and only one program per disc. Please use only CDRs. NO CASSETTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The
official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be
readily available. Music may be picked up at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be
taken, but the Sun Valley FSC cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate
CDs for practice and competition.
Liability U.S. Figure Skating, Sun Valley FSC, and Sun Valley Skating Center/ Sun Valley Resort accept no
responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance w ith Rule
1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
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Judging System: The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the follow ing events:

Well Balanced Program free skate events, Juvenile thru Senior (including Open Juvenile).

Short program events, Juvenile thru Senior.
IJS in accordance with Technical Notice 151 will be used for the follow ing events:

Well Balanced Program free skate events, Preliminary – Pre-Juvenile.
The 6.0 Majority Judging System w ill be used for all other events. Sun Valley FSC reserves the right to use the 6.0
judging system for any IJS events when IJS qualified officials are unavailable.
Planned Program Content (PPC) All competitors skating in IJS judged events (Preliminary-Senior) are required to
submit their planned program content form with their entry online via www.Entryeeze.com. Revisions to a skater’s
PPC will be accepted via Entryeeze thru July 15, 2015. Competitors not submitting their PPCs via Entryeeze w ill be
required to provide a paper PPC prior to registering and will be subject to a $35.00 late fee.
Registration desk w ill open at 1PM on Wednesday July 22, 2015 outside at the west w all of the indoor rink (outdoor
rink side), and remain open throughout the competition. Please register promptly upon arrival.
Practice Ice will be made available through the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club. Skaters may purchase tw o sessions
on Wednesday July 23 and music w ill be played on a first come first serve basis, time permitting on each session.
For Thursday thru Sunday skaters may purchase one session of w arm-up ice. No music will be played on these
sessions. Please make practice ice reservations along with your online entry no later than June 15, 2015. Skaters
must book practice ice with their online entry to ensure space. A schedule will be posted online as soon as possible
after the close of the entries. Additional practice ice prior to July 23 can be purchased directly through the ice rink at
the Sun Valley resort website www.sunvalley.com.
Videotaping/Photography a professional photographer will be available in the arena. Professional videotaping w ill
also be available. No flash photography will be allow ed.
Awards will be presented as close as possible to the conclusion of each event. Medals w ill be aw arded to the top
three places in all events. Skaters entering both the short and free skate program events, at the same level w ill be
eligible for overall aw ards in Juvenile though Senior events based on the greatest combined IJS point total for the
short and Free Skate programs.
The Phyllis Kourland Trophy w ill be presented for the most outstanding performance in the Intermediate thru Senior
Dramatic events.
There w ill be a Trophy presented to the most outstanding performance in No-Test thru Juvenile Dramatic events.
There w ill be an Outstanding Light Entertainment performance award given to a skater at the No -Test thru Juvenile
level.
There w ill be an Outstanding Light Entertainment performance award given to a skater at the Intermediate thru
Senior level.
Official Notices and schedule showing starting times for each event and the draw will be posted in the indoor arena.
The official schedule supersedes all other schedules. Notices posted on the SVFSC bulletin board are considered as
sufficient notice to all competitors. Skaters are to be in the rink and ready to skate 60 minutes before their event is
scheduled to begin. In the event that the competition runs ahead of schedule, events w ill not be delayed for skaters
who arrive late. Decisions by the Referee in all matters w ill be final.
Information Regarding Coaches:
U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance
In order to be granted access to w ork w ithin 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.
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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.
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The local organizing committee/club w ill 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. Noncredentialed 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
Contact Information Our preferred method of contact regarding registration questions is emailing the office at
[email protected] You may also leave phone messages at 208-622-8020 and w e w ill return your calls as
soon as possible. Office hours are limited throughout the summer.
Additional Information:
Ice Show: Due to the Sun Valley Resort ice show on Saturday evening, the competition will end for Saturday events
at 6:30 pm. Ice show tickets are available through Sun Valley Sports Center 208-622-2231.The Saturday evening
shows are held w eekly throughout the summer featuring world-class skaters. Check the Sun Valley Resort Website for
guest skaters throughout the summer. www.sunvalley.com
Travel: Scenic Sun Valley, Idaho is located 160 miles northeast of Boise, ID. Horizon Air offers daily non-stop service
from Seattle, Los Angeles and Oakland to Hailey, Idaho which is located approximately 13 miles south of Sun Valley.
Sky West (Delta) Airlines offers daily service from Salt Lake City, UT to Hailey and Twin Falls (app. 80 miles south of
SV) Southw est, United, Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines offer service from most major cities to Boise, ID, w ith car
rental available (a 2 & one half hour drive) to Sun Valley. Sun Valley has become a year round destination resort
offering, golf, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, camping and fly fishing throughout the summer season.
Reservations: for the Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley Inn and Sun Valley condominiums are available through the Sun
Valley Resort central reservation number 800-786-8259. The tow n of Ketchum is located 1 mile from the actual
resort and offers a variety of hotels and motels. Free bus service operated by Mt.Rides runs every half hour throughout the Ketchum/Sun Valley/Elkhorn area. The Ketchum / Sun Valley area offers over 1000 condominiums. These are
available through the various property management services listed below. These units vary in size from studios to
four bedrooms and are fully furnished offering a more economical family vacation or accommodations for large groups
of skaters. The town of Hailey is located 13 miles south of the resort and offers hotels and motels. Please see next
page for a complete listing of area properties and discounts. PLEASE BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS
EARLY AS THIS CAN BE A BUSY WEEKEND IN THE RESORT.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
7/22
7/23
7/24
7/25
7/26
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
PRACTICE ICE BEGINNING 1:30PM
SOLO DANCE,COMPULSORY, SPINS AND SHORT PROGRAMS
ALL FREE SKATE EVENTS NO-TEST TO SENIOR
SHOWCASE DRAMATIC, BASIC SKILLS COMPULSORY,PROGRAM, DRAMATIC
ALL SHOWCASE LIGHT,ALL INTERPRETIVE, PRODUCTION GROUPS
USEFUL WEBSITES
www.sunvalleyonline.com
www.visitsunvalley.com
www.sunvalley.com – book on site Sun Valley Resort accommodations.
www.vrbo.com Find over 557,500 vacation rentals around the w orld on VRBO - Vacation Rentals by Owner.
Contact owners directly and save on your next vacation – select Ketchum/Sun Valley area.
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SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS
Well Balanced Program Free Skate / Singles Short Program
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Skaters w ill skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted.

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.

Either IJS or the 6.0 judging system may be used for this event.

All current 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 “Singles/Pairs ”

The short program events listed below w ill be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for
going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.

Free Skate and Short Programs are separated events. Short Program Requirements w ill be for
the 2015-16 Season.

Juvenile Short Program will skate the same as Intermediate Short Program.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RULE CHANGES
Skaters should be prepared to skate to any rule changes that affect the 2015-2016 season.
Please be sure to chec k the US Figure Skating website after the USFS Governing Council meeting
in early May. The tables listed below may be affected by these rule changes
1:40 max
1:40 max
Pre-Preliminary
No-Test
Level
Jumps
Spins
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.
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
a) Any single jumps, including Axel,
Maximum of 2 spins:
allow ed.
a) Spins must be of a
b) Max. 2 jump combinations or
different nature
sequences
b) Spins may change feet
c) Jump combinations are limited to 2
and/or position.
jumps.
c) Spins may start w ith a
d) Number of jumps in a jump sequence
fly.
is limited to a max. of 3 single jumps
d) Min. of 3 revolutions
(½ loop is not considered a single
jump.)
e) Axel may be repeated as an individual
jump, as part of a jump combination
or jump sequence. Max of 2 Axels.
f) Double or triple jumps are not
allow ed.
Step Sequences
One step sequence that
utilizes ½ of the ice
surface
One step sequenced
that must use ½ of the
ice surface.
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Juvenile (under 14 years)
& Open Juvenile (14 years or
older)
Pre-Juvenile
2:00 +/- 10 sec.
Preliminary
1:30 +/- 10 sec.
Sun Valley 2015
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel or waltz-jump.
b) Max. 2 jump combinations or
sequences
c) Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps
d) Number of jumps in a jump sequence
is limited to a max. of 3 single jumps
(½ loop is not considered a single
jump.)
e) Only 2 different double jumps may be
attempted, selected from: double
Salchow, double toe-loop, double
loop)
f) Axel and no more than 2 different
double jumps may be repeated as
individual jumps, as part of jump
combinations or jump sequences.
g) Max. of 2 Axels or any double jump.
h) Double flips, double Lutzes, double
Axels or triple jumps are not allowed.
Maximum of 2 spins:
a) Spins must be of a
different nature
b) Spins may change feet
and/or position.
c) Spins may start w ith a
fly.
d) Min. of 3 revolutions
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel or waltz –jump.
b) Max. 2 jump combinations or
sequences
c) Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
limited to a max. of 3 single or double
jumps. (½ loop is not considered a
single jump at this level.)
e) Number of different double jumps is
not limited.
f) Axel and no more than 3 different
double jumps may be repeated as
Individual jumps, as part of jump
combination or jump sequence.
g) Maximum of 2 Axels or any double
jump
h) No double Axels or triple jumps
Maximum of 2 spins:
a) 1 spin combination; with
or without change of
foot, may fly.
b) 1 spin with only 1
position*, may fly, no
change of foot
c) Min. 4 revolutions.; 6
revolutions for combo
d) Spins must be of a
different nature
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 2 jump combinations or
sequences
c) Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) 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.
f) No triple jumps
Maximum of 2 spins:
a) 1 spin combination;
w ith/without change of
foot
b) 1 spin with only 1
position; no change of
foot
c) Both spins may start
w ith a fly
d) Min. 5 revolutions; 8
revolutions. for
combination
e) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
f) Spins must be of a
different nature
One step sequenced
that must use ½ of the
ice surface.
One step sequence
fully utilizing ice
surface.
One choreographic step
sequence fully utilizing
ice surface.
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Intermediate
2:30 +/- 10 sec.
Novice Ladies
3:00 +/- 10 sec.
Novice Men
3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 6 jump elements:
a) 1 must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Jump combinations limited to 2
jumps, but one 3-jump combo is
permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) No more than 3 double/triple jumps
may be repeated; only 1 repeat may
be a triple. Double or triple jump
repeated only in combo or sequence.
Max. 2 of the same double or triple.
Maximum of 2 spins:
a) 1 spin combination;
w /without change of
foot
b) 1 spin with only 1
position; no change of
foot
c) Both spins may start
w ith a fly
d) Min. 5 revolutions; 8
revolutions. for combo
e) Min. 2 revolutions. in
position
f) Spins must be of a
different nature
Maximum of 6 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Jump combinations limited to 2
jumps, but one 3-jump combo is
permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) No more than 3 double/triple jumps
may be repeated; only 1 repeat may
be a triple. Double or triple jump
repeated only in combo or seq. Max.
2 same double or triple.
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) Spins must be of a
different nature
b) 1 flying entry with no
change of foot or
position
c) 1 spin combination;
w /without change of
foot
d) 3rd spin is option of
skater
e) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
revolutions. for combo
f) Min. 2 revolutions. in
position
g) Spins may change feet
and start with a fly,
except
For the flying spin with no
change of foot or position
Maximum of 7 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one
3-jump combo is permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) One double Axel and two different
triple jumps may be repeated.
f) If double Axel or triple jumps
repeated, must be in combo or
sequence.
No more than tw o of the same type of double
or triple may be attempted.
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) Spins must be of a
different nature
b) 1 flying entry with no
change of foot or
position
c) 1 spin combination; with
or without change of
foot
d) 3rd spin is option of
skater
e) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
revolutions for combo
f) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
g) Spins may change feet
and start with a fly,
except for the flying
spin with no change of
foot or position
One choreographic step
sequence fully utilizing
ice surface.
One leveled step
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface
One leveled step
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface.
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Junior Ladies
3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Junior Men
4:00 +/- 10 sec.
Senior Ladies
4:00 +/- 10 sec
Maximum of 7 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one
3-jump combo is permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) 2 triples or quads may be repeated,
but must be in combo or
f) sequence
g) Max. 2 double Axels as solo jump or
in combo/sequence
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) 1 flying entry
b) 1 spin combination; with
or without change of
foot
c) 1 spin with only 1
position
d) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
revs. for combo
e) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
f) All spins may change
feet and start with a fly
g) Spins must be of a
different nature
Maximum of 8 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one
3-jump combo is permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) 2 triples or quads may be repeated,
but must be in combo or
f) sequence
g) Max. 2 double Axels as solo jump or
in combo/sequence
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) 1 flying entry
b) 1 spin combination; with
or without change of
foot
c) 1 spin with only 1
position
d) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
revs. for combo
e) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
f) All spins may change
feet and start with a fly
g) Spins must be of a
different nature
Maximum of 7 jump elements:
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
a) 1 flying entry
b) 1 spin combination; with
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or without change of
or sequences
foot
c) Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one
c) 1 spin with only 1
3-jump combo is permitted
position
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
d) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
not limited
revolutions for combo
e) 2 triples or quads may be repeated,
but must be in combo or
e) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
f) Sequence
g) Max. 2 double Axels as solo jump or
f) All spins may change
feet and start with a fly
in combo/sequence
g) Spins must be of a
different nature
One leveled step
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface.
One leveled step
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface.
One leveled step
sequence
One choreographic
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface
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Senior Men
4:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump elements:
a) One must be an Axel-type jump
b) Max. 3 jump combinations (combos)
or sequences
c) Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one
3-jump combo is permitted
d) Number of jumps in jump sequence is
not limited
e) 2 triples or quads may be repeated,
but must be in combo or
f) Sequence
g) Max. 2 double Axels as solo jump or
in combo/sequence
Maximum of 3 spins:
a) 1 flying entry
b) 1 spin combination; with
or without change of
foot
c) 1 spin with only 1
position
d) Min. 6 revolutions; 10
revolutions for combo
e) Min. 2 revolutions in
position
f) All spins may change
feet and start with a fly
g) Spins must be of a
different nature
One leveled step
sequence
One choreographic
sequence
Fully utilizing the ice
surface
For Short Program requirements please see the US Figure Skating website. Juvenile
short program requirements will be the same as Intermediate Singles. Please be sure to
check the website for updates and skaters should be prepared to skate any changes
impacting the 2015-16 season.
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EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES
General event parameters:
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
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Pre-Preliminary – Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice
Elements may be performed only once
Music is not allowed
Level
Time
Pre –
Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre –
Juvenile
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
Skating rules/standards
1:15
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single toe loop
Jump combination: single/single (no Axel)
Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions
Spiral sequence w ith one forward spiral and one backward spiral
(any edge)
1:15
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single Lutz
Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)
Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions
Forw ard inside spiral
1:15
max.
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
1:15
max.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Single Axel
Jump combination: single/single or double/single
Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions
Step sequence – circular
EVENT: Spins Challenge
General Event Parameters

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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.
Pre –
Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre –
Juvenile
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
1:30 max.
1. Upright one-foot spin (3)
2. Upright tw o-foot spin (3)
3. Sit spin (3)
1:30 max.
1. 1.Backward upright spin (3)
2. Combination spin w ith no of foot (4)
3. Sit spin (3)
1:30 max.
1. Camel spin (3)
2. Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6)
3. Forw ard to backward scratch spin (3 per foot)
1:30 max.
1. Sit spin (4)
2. Combination spin – change of foot; optional change of position (4
per foot)
3. Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)
1. Flying camel spin (5)
2. Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot)
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Intermediate 1:30 max.
Novice
1:30 max.
Junior
1:30 max.
Senior
1:30 max.
3. Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot)
1. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)
2. Camel spin to backw ard camel spin (4 per foot in position)
3. Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per
position & 5 per foot)
1. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6)
2. Ladies – layback spin (6); men – cross-foot spin (6)
3. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three
positions (2 per position & 5 per foot)
1. Flying spin of choice (6)
2. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly
3. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three
positions (2 per position & 5 per foot)
EVENT: Solo Pattern Dance
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Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed.
A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances.
Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of
the Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break inbetween pattern dances groupings.
Level
January 1- March
31 st
April 1 st – June 30 th
July 1 st – Sept. 30 th
October 1 st –
December 31 st
Preliminary
1. Dutch Waltz
2. Canasta
Tango
1. RhythmBlues
2. Dutch Waltz
1.
2.
Canasta Tango
Rhythm Blues
1. Rhythm Blues
2. Dutch Waltz
Pre-bronze
1. Sw ing
2. Cha-Cha
1. Hickory
Hoedown
2. Willow Waltz
1. Fourteenstep
2. European
Waltz
1. American
Waltz
2. Silver Tango
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
Cha-Cha
Fiesta Tango
Willow Waltz
Ten Fox
1.
2.
1.
2.
European
Waltz
Foxtrot
Silver Tango
Rocker Foxtrot
1. Sw ing
2. Cha-Cha
1. Hickory
Hoedown
2. Willow Waltz
1. Fourteenstep
2. European Waltz
1.
2.
Killian
Blues
1. Paso Doble
2. Starlight Waltz
1.
Viennese
Waltz
Argentine
Tango
1. Westminster
Waltz
2. Quickstep
Bronze
Pre-silver
Silver
Pre-gold
1. Killian
2. Blues
Gold
1. Viennese
Waltz
2. Argentine
Tango
Fiesta Tango
Sw ing
Ten Fox
Hickory
Hoedown
1. Foxtrot
2. Fourteenstep
1. Rocker
Foxtrot
2. American
Waltz
1. Paso Doble
2. Starlight
Waltz
1. Westminster
Waltz
2. Quickstep
2.
1. American Waltz
2. Silver Tango
EVENT: Showcase Ev ents – Dram atic Entertainm ent
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Format:
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
Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography
and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions.
Props and scenery are permitted
EVENT: Showcase Events – Light Entertainment Events
Format:


Show case program that should express a carefree concept or storyline designed to uplift and
entertain the audience through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions.
Props and Scenery are permitted
General event parameters for both Dramatic and Light Entertainment:



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 w ill be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Dramatic/Light Entertainment Requirements
Event
M u s t h av e passed(dance
tests refer to solo or
partnered standard track)
Must not have
passed(dance tests
refer to solo or
partnered standard
track)
Age
Time
No Test*
Note: these
levels do not
qualify for
National
Showcase
-
Pre-Preliminary Free
Skate
No Age
restriction
1:30 max
-
Preliminary Free Skate
No Age
restriction
1:30 max
Preliminary Free Skate
Pre-Juvenile Free Skate
No minimum
age
1:40 max
No minimum
age
1:40 max
Pre Preliminary
*Note: this level
does not qualify
for National
Showcase
Preliminary
Pre Juvenile
Juvenile
(max age
20)
2 Preliminary Dances
Juvenile Free Skate or
Complete Pre-Bronze
Dance
Juvenile Free Skate
Intermediate Free Skate
(max age 20)
13 and
Complete Preliminary Dance
Any Silver Dance
under
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
2:10 max
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Teen
Intermediate
Young Adult
Novice
Junior
Senior
Juvenile Free Skate
Intermediate Free Skate
Complete Preliminary Dance
Any Silver Dance
Intermediate Free Skate
Complete Bronze Dance
Novice Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate
Novice Free Skate
Complete Preliminary Dance
Any Gold Dance
Novice Free Skate
Junior Free Skate
One Silver Dance
Any Gold Dance
Junior Free Skate
Senior Free Skate
Two Pre-Gold Dances
Completed Gold Dance
14-17
2:10 max
17 and under
2:10 max
18-20
2:10 max
Any Gold Dance
Senior Free Skate
2:10 max
No age
restriction
2:40 max
2:40 max
Complete Gold Dance
EVENT: Showcase Events – Interpretative Events
Format: Interpretive is a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to
music supplied by the competition committee / LOC. Programs should incorporate various elements of
expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the skater’s interpretation of the music, rather than
technical elements.
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
The music will be played tw ice during an on-ice warm-up prior to the performance.
Skaters after the w arm up w ill go back to a room, with no music being played.
Skaters w ill be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes.
All competitors in an event w ill interpret the same music.
Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music, and be taken
to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be pre-positioned on the
performance surface.
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Interpretative Events and Levels
Level
Pre-juvenile and below
Program
Duration
1:00 maximum
Test Requirements
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
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Juvenile - novice
Junior and senior
Teen and young adult
All adult events
1:30 maximum
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
1:30 maximum
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
1:30 maximum
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
1:30 maximum
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
EVENT: Showcase Events – Duet Events
Format:

Duets are theatrical or artistic performances by any competitors.

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 w ill be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Duets
(Duets
must
compete
at the
highest
test
level of
the two
skaters)
Event
M u s t h av e
passed(dance tests
refer to solo or
partnered standard
track)
Must not have
passed(dance tests refer to
solo or partnered standard
track)
Age
Time
-
Pre-Preliminary Free Skate
No Age
restriction
1:30 max
-
Preliminary Free Skate
No Age
restriction
1:30 max
No Test
Note: these levels
do not qualify for
National Showcase
Pre-Preliminary
Note: this level
does not qualify for
National Showcase
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Duets
(Duets
must
compete at
the highest
test level
of the two
No
minimum
age
(max age
20)
1:40 max
Preliminary
Preliminary Free
Skate
Pre-Juvenile
Pre Juvenile
Pre Juvenile Free
Skate
2 Preliminary
Dances
Juvenile Free Skate
or Complete PreBronze Dance
No
minimum
age
(max age
20)
1:40 max
Juvenile
Juvenile Free
Skate
Complete
Preliminary Dance
Intermediate Free
Skate
Any Silver Dance
13 and
under
2:10 max
Teen
Juvenile Free
Skate
Complete
Preliminary Dance
Intermediate Free
Skate
Any Silver Dance
14-17
2:10 max
Intermediate
Intermediate Free
Skate Complete
Bronze Dance
Novice Free Skate
Any Gold Dance 17 and under
2:10 max
Young Adult
Juvenile Free
Skate
Complete
Preliminary Dance
Novice Free Skate
Any Gold Dance
18-20
2:10 max
Novice
Novice Free
Skate
One Silver Dance
Junior Free Skate
Any Gold Dance
No age
restriction
2:10 max
Junior
Junior Free Skate
Two Pre-Gold
Dances
Senior Free Skate
Completed Gold
Dance
No age
restriction
Senior
Senior Free Skate
Complete Gold
Dance
Free Skate
skaters)
No age
restriction
2:40 max
2:40 max
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EVENT: Showcase Events – Production Ensemble Event

Formats:
Mini production ensemble events are theatrical performances by three to seven
competitors. Props and scenery are permitted. Programs are performed under full arena lighting

Production ensemble events are theatrical performances by eight or more competitors. Theatre on
Ice teams are eligible as production ensembles. Props and scenery are allowed. Programs are
performed under full arena lighting
NOTE: Skaters may enter only one duet, mini production or production event.
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Event
Time
Test Passed
Must Not have
passed
Age
Mini Production
3:10
maximum
Open
Open
No age restriction
Production Ensemble
6:15 max
Open
Open
No age restriction
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Sun Valley Summer Championships
July 25 & 26, 2014
Basic Skills Announcement
The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills
Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a
membership application or be a member in good standing of a Basic Skills Program/ club. Members of other
organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/club or any
other Basic Skills Program/club.
Eligibility: will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries, June 15, 2015.
All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-8 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO
official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances.
For the Free skate 1-6, and Well Balanced levels, eligibility w ill be based only upon highest free skate test
level passed (moves in the field test level w ill not determine skater’s competitive level). Skaters may skate at
highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition.
It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If, for
whatever reason, the Local Organizing Committee discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that
is below their class level, the chairman and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper
division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This w ill ensure that every event is as fair as
possible to the competitors.
Entry and Fees the entry process will be an online entry only. Please log on to www.entryeeze.com and
click on the Sun Valley Winter Games logo. Fees: $70 per first event $50 per additional event. Deadline for
entries is midnight June 15, 2015. Late entries may be accepted upon review of the LOC. Please contact
[email protected] to submit a late entry. Practice ice w ill be $20 per 30 minute session.
Refund Policy There will be no refunds given for w ithdrawal after the close of the entries on June 15, 2015.
Refunds will be issued in accordance with Rule 3047 and only if the event is not held. In any event with only
one entry, the skater will be offered the choice of either competing as an individual competitor in accordance
with Rule 3045A without a refund, or withdrawing from the event and receiving a refund. All refunds, minus
the online process fee, will be returned to your credit card w ithin 30 days of the end of the competition based
on determination of the LOC that a refund is due. The online processing fee is not refundable for any reason.
No refunds will be issued for injuries.
Facilities Sun Valley Resort maintains two adjacent ice surfaces, one indoor and the other outdoor. Located
at One Dollar Loop Road. Sun Valley, ID 83353 Rink phone: 208-622-2194. Indoor ice dimensions are 95’ x
190’ w ith rounded corners. Outdoor ice dimensions are approximately 90’ x 180’ w ith slightly rounded
corners. All events will be held on the indoor arena, WITH THE EXCEPTION of Light Entertainment and
Interpretive, WHICH WILL BE HELD SUNDAY ON THE OUTDOOR RINK (WEATHER PERMITTING). Official
practice ice for Light Entertainment w ill be available at the outdoor rink Sunday before the event starts.
Music Competitors are asked to turn in a CD of their music to the registration desk no later than one hour
prior to the event. Music will be available for pick-up at the registration desk after the event has been
completed. Please bring a backup CD for emergencies. CD’s (NOT THE CASE) must be clearly marked with
the name of the skater, the music time and the event being entered. Please w rite directly on the disc and DO
NOT USE LABELS. Music must be the first program on the disc and only one program per disc. Please use
only CDRs. NO CASSETTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The official competition music must be turned in at the
registration table at the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up
at the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Sun Valley FSC
cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please have separate CDs for practice and
competition.
Liability U.S. Figure Skating, Sun Valley FSC, and Sun Valley Skating Center/ Sun Valley Resort accept no
responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with
Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
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Judging System: The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all events in this competition, unless
otherw ise noted.
Registration desk w ill open at 1PM on Wednesday July 22, 2015 outside at the west w all of the indoor rink
(outdoor rink side), and remain open throughout the competition). Please register promptly upon arrival.
Practice Ice w ill be made available through the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club. Skaters may purchase tw o
sessions on Wednesday July 23 and music will be played on a first come first serve basis and time permitting
on each session. For Thursday thru Sunday skaters may purchase one session of w arm-up ice. No music will
be played on these sessions. Please make practice ice reservations along with your online entry no later than
June 15, 2015. Skaters must book practice ice with their online entry to ensure space. A schedule w ill be
posted online as soon as possible after the close of the entries. Additional practice ice prior to July 23 can be
purchased directly through the ice rink at the Sun Valley resort w ebsite www.sunvalley.com.
Videotaping/Photography a professional photographer will be available in the arena.
videotaping will also be available. No flash photography will be allowed
Professional
Awards: Aw ards will be given as quickly as possible after each event, upstairs on the balcony of the indoor
rink. Medals will be awarded for 1 st through 3rd place. Ribbons will be given to all Basic Skills participants.
Official Notices and schedule showing starting times for each event and the draw will be posted in the
indoor arena. The official schedule supersedes all other schedules. Notices posted on the SVFSC bulletin
board are considered as sufficient notice to all competitors. Skaters are to be in the rink and ready to skate
60 minutes before their event is scheduled to begin. In the event that the competition runs ahead of
schedule, events will not be delayed for skaters who arrive late. Decisions by the Referee in all matters will
be final.
Information Regarding Coaches:
U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance
In order to be granted access to w ork 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 w ith 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 w ill 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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Contact Information Our preferred method of contact regarding registration questions is emailing the office
at [email protected]. You may also leave phone messages at 208-622-8020 and w e w ill return your
calls as soon as possible. Office hours vary throughout the summer.
Additional Information: Ice Show: Due to the Sun Valley Resort ice show on Saturday evening, the
competition will end for Saturday events at 6:30 pm. Ice show tickets are available through Sun Valley
Sports Center 208-622-2231.The Saturday evening shows are held w eekly throughout the summer featuring
world-class skaters. Check the Sun Valley Resort Website for guest skaters throughout the summer.
www.sunvalley.com
Travel: Scenic Sun Valley, Idaho is located 160 miles northeast of Boise, ID. Horizon Air offers daily nonstop service from Seattle, Los Angeles and Oakland to Hailey, Idaho which is located approximately 13 miles
south of Sun Valley. Sky West (Delta) Airlines offers daily service from Salt Lake City, UT to Hailey and Twin
Falls (app. 80 miles south of SV) Southw est, United, Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines offer service from
most major cities to Boise, ID, with car rental available (a 2 & and one half hour drive) to Sun Valley. Sun
Valley has become a year round destination resort offering, golf, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, camping
and fly fishing throughout the summer season.
Reservations: for the Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley Inn and Sun Valley condominiums are available through
the Sun Valley Resort central reservation number 800-786-8259. The tow n of Ketchum is located 1 mile
from the actual resort and offers a variety of hotels and motels. Free bus service operated by Mt. Rides runs
every half hour through-out the Ketchum/Sun Valley/Elkhorn area. The Ketchum / Sun Valley area offers
over 1000 condominiums. These are available through the various property management services listed
below. These units vary in size from studios to four bedrooms and are fully furnished offering a more
economical family vacation or accommodations for large groups of skaters. The tow n of Hailey is located 13
miles south of the resort and offers hotels and motels. Please see next page for a complete listing of area
properties and discounts. PLEASE BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY AS THIS CAN BE A
BUSY WEEKEND IN THE RESORT.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
7/22
7/23
7/24
7/25
7/26
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
PRACTICE ICE BEGINNING 1:30PM
SOLO DANCE,COMPULSORY, SPINS AND SHORT PROGRAMS
ALL FREE SKATE EVENTS NO-TEST TO SENIOR
SHOWCASE DRAMATIC, BASIC SKILLS COMPULSORY,PROGRAM, DRAMATIC
ALL SHOWCASE LIGHT,ALL INTERPRETIVE, PRODUCTION GROUPS
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U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Competitions
EVENT: Basic Elem ents Ev ent: 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.
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

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
Level
Snowplow
Sam 1-3
Basic 1
Basic 2
Basic 3
Basic 4
Basic 5
Time
Skating rules / standards
1:00
max.
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
March follow ed by a tw o foot glide and dip
Forw ard two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row
Forw ard snowplow stop
Backw ard wiggles 2-6 in a row
1:00
max.
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
Forw ard two foot glide and dip
Forw ard two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row
Forw ard snowplow stop
Backw ard wiggles 6-8 in a row
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
Forw ard one foot glide - either foot
Forw ard alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2-3 each
foot
Moving snow plow stop
Two foot turn in place- forward to backw ard
Backw ard tw o foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row
1:00
max.
1:00
max.
1:00
max.
1:00
max.
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










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




Forw ard stroking
Forw ard ½ sw izzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter
clockw ise 4-6 consecutive
Forw ard slalom
Backw ard one foot glide - either foot
Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions
Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L
Forw ard outside edge on a circle clockw ise or counter clockwise
Forw ard crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions
Backw ard stroking - 4-6 strokes
Backw ard snowplow stop - R or L
Backw ard outside edge on a circle clockw ise or counterclockwise
Backw ard 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
1:00
max.
Basic 7
1:00
max.
Basic 8
1:00
max.
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
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Standstill forw ard 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
Standstill forw ard inside open Mohawk - R to L and L to R
Ballet Jump - either direction
Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockw ise
and counter clockw ise
Forward inside pivot
Moving forw ard 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 forw ard inside edge
Beginning one-foot upright spin – free foot held to side of spinning
leg or crossed position -minimum three revolutions
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.
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
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
Level
Snow plow
Sam 1-3
Basic 1
Basic 2
Basic 3
Time
Skating rules / standards
1:00 +/10 sec.




March followed by a two foot glide and dip
Forward tw o foot swizzles 2-3 in a row
Forward snowplow stop
Backw ard w iggles 2-6 in a row
1:00 +/10 sec.




Forward tw o foot glide and dip
Forward tw o foot swizzles 6-8 in a row
Forward snowplow stop
Backw ard w iggles 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
Tw o foot turn in place- forward to backward
Backw ard two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row
Forward stroking
Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockw ise or counter
clockw ise 4-6 consecutive
Forward slalom
Backw ard one foot glide - either foot
Tw o foot spin – minimum three revolutions
1:00 +/10 sec.
1:00 +/10 sec.
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Basic 4
Basic 5
1:00 +/10 sec..
1:00 +/10 sec..
Basic 6
1:00 +/10 sec.
Basic 7
1:00 +/10 sec.
Basic 8
1:00 +/10 sec.




Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L
Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions
Backw ard stroking - 4-6 strokes
Backw ard snowplow stop - R or L
continued

Backw ard 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

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

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 clockw ise

Forward inside pivot




Moving forw ard 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
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EVENT: Free Skate 1- 6 Com pulsory Ev ent
Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the
required elements is optional
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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
Time: 1:15 or less
Level
Free Skate 1
Free Skate 2
Time
1:15
max.
1:15
max.
Skating rules / standards
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Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive
Backw ard outside three-turns R & L
One-foot upright scratch spin from backw ard crossovers-minimum three
revolutions
Waltz jump from backw ard crossovers
Half flip jump
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Forw ard 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
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Free Skate 3
1:15
max.
Free Skate 4
1:15
max.
Free Skate 5
1:15
max.
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Forw ard crossovers in a figure 8
Backw ard inside three-turns, R & L
Back spin- minimum three revolutions
Salchow jump
Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination
Forw ard power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L
Sit spin- minimum three revolutions
Loop jump
Waltz jump/loop jump combination
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Camel spin- minimum three revolutions
Forw ard upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three revolutions, each
foot
Loop/loop jump combination
Flip jump
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Free Skate 6
1:15
max.
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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
Lutz jump
EVENT: Free Skate 1- 6 Program Ev ent
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 demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is
allowed.
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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 previous levels
A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level
Time 1:30+/-10sec
Level
Free Skate 1
Free Skate 2
Free Skate 3
Free Skate 4
Time
Skating rules / standards
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Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive
One-foot upright scratch spin from backw ard crossovers-minimum
three revolutions
Waltz jump from backw ard crossovers
Half flip jump
1:30+/10 sec
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Forw ard outside spiral - R or L
Beginning back spin - entry optional – minimum two revolutions
Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence
Toe loop jump
1:30+/10 sec
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Forw ard crossovers in a figure 8
Back spin- minimum three revolutions
Salchow jump
Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination
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Forw ard power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets -R or L
Sit spin- minimum three revolutions
1:30+/10 sec
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1:30+/10 sec
Free Skate 5
Free Skate 6
1:30+/10 sec
1:30+/10 sec
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Loop jump
Waltz jump/loop jump combination
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Camel spin- minimum three revolutions
Forw ard upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three
revolutions, each foot
Loop/loop jump combination
Flip jump
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Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total
Split jump or stag jump
Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence
Lutz jump
SHOWCASE EVENTS: Light Entertainm ent or Dram atic Showcase events are open to skaters in Basic 18 and Free Skate 1-6. Groups may be divided by the referee/LOC based on the number of entries, test levels
and ages if justified by the number of entries. Skaters must enter at the same level as their free skate event
or highest test level of skater’s in the group ensemble or production number. If a free skate event is not
being entered, skaters must enter at their current test level or one level higher. Vocal music is permitted.
Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Props and scenery must be
placed and removed by unaided singles competitors within one minute.
A .2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges’ mark for each five seconds in
excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance.
Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical 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. Unintended falls, poorly
executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestant’s marks. Jump difficulty is not
rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style, flow and
confidence. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact,
choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice.
6.0 Judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not
permitted in the event description.
* For specific guidelines regarding the conduct of Showcase or Artistic competitions, refer to the Nonqualifying Showcase Guidelines posted on www.usfigureskating.org.
Showcase categories may include:
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Dramatic entertainment: Showcase program utilizing intense emotional skating quality to depict
choreographic theme.
Light entertainment: Showcase program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities
such as comedy, love and mime while incorporating skating skills.
Level
Basic 1-8
Free
skate 1-6
Elements
Qualifications
Time
Elements only from Basic 1-8
curriculum
May not have passed any higher than Basic
8 level.
Time
1:00 Max
3 jump maximum. ½ rotation jumps
only, plus the following full rotation
jumps: Salchow and toe loop.
May not have passed any official U.S.
Figure Skating free skate tests.
Time:
1:30 Max
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EVENT: Showcase Ev ents – Interpretativ e Ev ents
Format: Interpretive is a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to
music supplied by the competition committee / LOC. Programs should incorporate various elements of
expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the skater’s interpretation of the music, rather than
technical elements.
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The music will be played twice during an on-ice warm-up prior to the performance.
Skaters after the warm up will go back to a room, with no music being played.
Skaters will be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes.
All competitors in an event will interpret the same music.
Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music, and be taken
to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be pre-positioned on the
performance surface.
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Level
Basic 1-8
Qualifications
Age
May not have passed any higher than Basic 8 level.
Not restricted
May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free Not restricted
Free skate 1-6 skate tests.
Time
Time 1:00 Max
Time: 1:00
Max
EVENT: Showcase Ev ents – Duet Ev ents
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Duets are theatrical or artistic performances by any competitors.
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Props and scenery ARE permitted.
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.
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The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline
Current guidelines and procedures for non-qualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Duets
must
enter at
the
highest
test
Event
level
passed Basic Skills
by
Duets
either
skater
M u s t h av e
passed(dance tests
refer to solo or
partnered standard
track)
Must not have passed(dance tests
refer to solo or partnered
standard track)
Age
Time
Pre Preliminary
Free Skate
Not
restricted
1:30 max
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