2015 Central Pacific Non-Qualifying Event Salt Lake Figure Skating Club Friday October 17, 2014 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition The 2015 Central Pacific Regional Non-Qualifying Competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website. This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens. ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL: 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 down 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 beginner–pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group. JUDGING SYSTEM: The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for all events ENTRIES: Registration entries must be submitted through EntryEeze with payment via secured credit card transaction. See www.saltlakefigureskating.com for link. EntryEeze will open for registration 7/15/2014 and close 9/1/2014 . Once entries have been closed, entry fees are only refundable if the competition is not held in accordance with rule number 3047. Individual event fee: $100 per event. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m., September 1, 2014. Entries will NOT be accepted late. There will be a $25.00 fee for checks returned for nonsufficient funds. The competition committee reserves the right to limit entries or cancel events based on time restrictions. REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. 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 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition and on the website. REGISTRATION: The Registration Desk will be open starting Thursday October 16, 2014 at 6AM and run through the last event of the day on Friday October 17, 2014. The registration table will be located in the lobby of the Salt Lake County Sports Complex. Please register promptly upon arrival. FACILITIES: The competition will be held Salt Lake County Sports Complex is located at 645 Guardsman Way (1580 South), Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Phone: 385-468-1925. www.slco.org/recreation/slcsports. The Sports Complex has two Olympic size rinks. The surface is 200’ x 100’ with rounded corners. Each rink has 4 locker rooms, which may be used as dressing rooms. The facility has a snack bar which will be open to the public during the event. Parking is free and plentiful. Hotels are 2-4 miles from the rink. There are several eating establishments within driving distance. MUSIC: CDs are the only acceptable forms of media. CDs must be clearly marked with name, event entered and the music length. Each CD must have only ONE (1) track on it. Any disc with more than one (1) track will NOT be accepted! Lead in time (time before the music begins) on CDs may not exceed two (2) seconds. Due to compatibility and reliability reasons music may NOT be submitted on re-recordable “CD-RW” discs. 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 Salt Lake Figure Skating Club 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, Salt Lake Figure Skating Club and Salt Lake County Sports Complex 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. PRACTICE ICE: All skaters must register at the registration desk prior to skating practice session. There will NOT be any refunds after signing up for any practice ice sessions or for missed practice sessions due to any reason. Practice ice will be sold in 30 minute sessions. Purchase Practice Ice online through EntryEeze during entry for competition. See event website located at www.saltlakefigureskating.com for additional details and EntryEeze link. Practice Ice Sessions are $20 per single session. Competitors must preThis event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition purchase practice ice during registration for the competition before 9/1/2014. Schedule for practice times will be posted in EntryEeze by 9/22/2014. Music will not be played during practice ice. Merchandise: Merchandise can be purchased via EntryEeze during entry for competition. See our website located at www.saltlakefigureskating.com for additional details and EntryEeze link. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: The 2015 Central Pacific Regional Figure Skating Championships official photographer is: Quick Sliver Shots Action photos as well as still awards photos will be available for purchase in the lobby. Please note: Flash photography of the competition, including practice ice, is strictly prohibited per U.S. Figure Skating policy. VIDEOGRAPHY The U.S. Figure Skating Production Team will serve as the official video provider for all qualifying competitions this season. To order video for the 2015 qualifying season, please visit www.usfigureskatingvideos.com and enter your email address. All competitors will be notified when videos are available to preview and purchase. Please note: videotaping of the competition, including practice ice, in any form is strictly prohibited per U.S. Figure Skating policy. AWARDS: Awards will be presented immediately following the posting of the official results for each event. Medals will be given for first through fourth place. ADMISSION: Entrance to the competition is complementary CREDENTIALS: Each athlete will receive: one (1) complimentary credentials for themselves, one (1) chaperone, and one (1) designated approved coach. The credentials are marked with the individual's name and are non--transferable. You must have credentials to enter the arena (competition arena), the warm-up area and the locker rooms. One additional chaperone and coach credentials may be purchased at the registration desk. Additional chaperone and coach credentials badges are $30 and can be purchased online via EntryEeze during entry for competition. See event website located at www.saltlakefigureskating.com for additional details and EntryEeze link. AFTER competition music has been turned in, each competitor will receive their This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition credential badges for themselves and their chaperone(s). The competitor's coach will pick up their credential badge separately at check--in. A photo ID must be shown by all chaperones and coaches when the credential is picked up. BADGES are non--transferable! OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained in the lobby area outside of the west rink of the Salt Lake City Sports Complex and will contain official information only. Notices posted on this board are considered sufficient notice to all competitors. The bulletin board should be checked frequently for any changes in the schedule. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior to the competition. INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES: U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1: A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an individual member; B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older, successfully pass the background screen. C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A,B, C or D) depending on the highest level of students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12. D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. For Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered as a Basic Skills instructor member. The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition – 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 OFFICIAL HOTEL: Marriott University Park * 480 Wakara Way * Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 Hotel is entirely non-smoking Located less than 5 minutes from the Salt Lake City Sports Complex Less than 15 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport Complimentary on-site parking Discounted Rooms: $109.00 per night Reservations made online: www.saltlakefigureskating.com Wireless Internet in all guest rooms Cash Machine/ATM Concierge Desk Swimming pool and whirlpool spa Onsite restaurant and sports bar This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition TRANSPORTATION: Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake County Sports Complex: 10.3 Miles ~ 16 minutes Express Shuttle from Airport to Hotel is $15.00 first person, $8.00 second person per way. Please contact Express Shuttle at 1-800-397-0773 or http://www.expressshuttleutah.com/ This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition SCHEDULE: Practice Ice is scheduled to begin Thursday October 16th, 2014. The competition is scheduled for Friday October 17th, 2014. A list of events is provided in this announcement. The official schedule will be posted via the event web site www.saltlakefigureskating.com when it is available. Events Offered Pre-Juvenile Free Skating – Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 2:00 Requirements: 2014-2015 Well Balanced Program Requirements Pre-Juvenile Free Skating – Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 2:00 Requirements: 2014-2015 Test Track Regulations Preliminary Free Skating – Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 1:30 Requirements: 2014-2015 Well Balanced Program Requirements Preliminary Free Skating – Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 1:30 Requirements: 2014-2015 Test Track Regulations Pre-Preliminary Free Skating – Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 1:30 or less Requirements: 2014-2015 Well Balanced Program Requirements Pre-Preliminary Free Skating – Test Track Test Requirements: Must have passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test. Time: Boys & Girls – 1:30 or less Requirements: 2014-2015 Test Track Regulations No Test Free Skating – Well Balanced Test Requirements: Must not have passed any USFS FS test Time: Boys & Girls – 1:30 or less Requirements: 2014-2015 This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition PROGRAM INFORMATION: If you would you like your photo in the event souvenir program, email a photo to Karen at [email protected] , no later than September 1, 2014. Photos should be a “yearbook style” headshot in JPEG or PNG format with a pixel resolution of at least 600 x400 pixels. Program Books can be pre--purchased at the cost of $15 per program or if available for purchase during the competition for $20. It is in your best interest to pre-- purchase your program, as there will be a limited availability at the event. Program Book can be purchased through EntryEeze system from the event website located at www.saltlakefigureskating.com during the time of registration Photographs and media forms will be used for the program and publicity of the event. Submission of a competition entry automatically grants permission to use all accompanying information, including photographs, for publicizing these Championships. “STAMP” ADVERTISING: “STAMP ADS” are a great way to convey your support to your favorite skater, coach, or club. The Souvenir Program will become even more of a treasured keepsake when you include your PERSONALIZED AD! See below for details on ordering your STAMP AD. ADVERTISING & PERSONALIZED AD Advertising is available in the event program with sizes and pricing indicated below. All ads must be camera-ready black & white hard copy, or Microsoft compatible electronic format. If the ad material supplied is not in a suitable format, the organizing committee reserves the right to alter, enhance, or create a new ad. A l l artwork must fit into the size specification selected by your order below. Central Pacific Regional organizing committee reserves the right to position all advertisements. Personalized advertisement in honor of your skater(s). This is perfect for individuals, families, and clubs. The Souvenir Program will become even more of a treasured keepsake when you include your PERSONALIZED AD! Examples of ads include action or candid photos of your skater, or personalized messages. All ads must be camera-ready black & white hard copy, or Microsoft compatible electronic format. If the ad material supplied is not in a suitable format, the organizing committee reserves the right to alter, enhance, or create a new ad. A ll artwork must fit into the size specification selected by your order below. The 2015 Central Pacific Regional organizing committee reserves the right to position all advertisements. See Below for details on ordering your AD This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE – CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact event chairs via email and allow up to 48 hours for responses to be provided. Competition Chair(s): Registrar: Practice Ice: Programs: Nicole Moreno [email protected] Nicole Moreno [email protected] Karen McCauley [email protected] Advertising & Sponsorship: Karen McCauley [email protected] Chief Referee: Carla Golubski [email protected] Event Website: www.saltlakefigureskating.com This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition STAMP ADVERTISING $15/stamp (Payment only accepted via EntryEeze during registration) After you have paid (during registration) please e-mail the form & Stamp # to Karen McCauley at [email protected] Your name: Stamp AD #: Supporter’s Name”: Phone #: “Skater’s Name”: Order Confirmation #: For additional information, please contact Karen McCauley at [email protected] This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition PERSONALIZED AD & ADVERTISEMENT For Personal AD: Payment only accepted via EntryEeze during registration at For Advertisement please pay via competition website www.saltlakefigureskating.com via link that says “Vendors” After you have paid (during registration) please e-mail the form & image to Karen McCauley at [email protected] Quantity Amount Each Total N/A N/A N/A Page 1 Photo Submission Page 1 Souvenir Program Book $20.00 Page 1 Stamp Advertisement $15.00 Page 2 Outside Back Cover (7 ¼” x 10”) $250.00 Page 2 Inside Front Cover (7 ¼” x 10”) $200.00 Page 2 Inside Back Cover (7 ¼” x 10”) $175.00 Page 2 Full Page (7 ¼” x 10”) $125.00 Page 2 Half Page (7 ¼” x 4 ¾”) $75.00 Page 2 Quarter Page (3 ¼” x 4 ¾”) $50.00 Page 2 Business Card (3 ½” x 2 ¼”) $20.00 TOTAL Your name: Phone #: Skater’s name: Level: Email: Address: City: State: Order Confirmation # For additional information, please contact Karen McCauley at [email protected] This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition ZIP:
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