Announcement
Willa Trophy
Interclub Figure Skating Competition
Hyvinkää, Finland 31.1. – 1.2.2015
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8.10.2014
Announcement
Interclub Figure Skating Competition
Willa Trophy
Figure Skating Club Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry, Finland, has a pleasure to invite skaters to participate
in the interclub figure skating competition.
Event time:
31.1. – 1.2.2015, Hyvinkää, Finland
Organizer:
Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry (www.hytl.fi)
Venue of the competition:
Hyvinkään Jäähalli, Vaiveronkatu 70, Hyvinkää, Finland
Competition’s web page:
www.hytl.fi/kilpailut/64
Competition will be held in the following Single Skating categories and classes (only Free
Programs):
ISU evaluation:
Springs A, Girls (Silmut A)
Novice A, Girls (SM-noviisit)
Novice B, Girls (Noviisit)
Novice C, Girls (Aluenoviisit)
Junior C, Ladies (Aluejuniorit)
Finnish star evaluation:
Pre-Chicks Girls (Tintit)
Chicks, Girls (Tintit)
Cubs, Girls (Minit)
Springs B, Girls (Silmut B)
Debs B, Girls (Aluedebytantit)
Pre-Young I, Girls (Taitajat)
Pre-Young II, Girls (Taitajat)
Pre-Young III, Girls (Taitajat)
Judging:
born 2003 or later
born 1.7.2000 or later
born 1.7.1999 or later
born 2000 or later
born 1995 or later
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born 2007 and younger
born 2006
born 2005 or later
born 2003 or later
born 2002 or later
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
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The Finnish Star evaluation system will be used in categories Pre-Chicks, Chicks, Cubs,
Debutants B, Springs B, Pre-Young I, Pre-Young II and Pre-Young III. In the Finnish star
evaluation system skaters will be judged by giving stars from different technical elements
and presentation components.
ISU judging system will be used in categories Springs A, Novice A, Novice B, Novice C and
Junior C.
The organizer will invite the judges and pay their expenses.
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Preliminary Competition Schedule:
Saturday 31.1.2015 at 9.00 - 20.00 and Sunday 1.2.2015 at 9.00 – 20.00.
Organizing club reserves the right to change the schedule.
More detailed schedule will be published on the official web page by January 13, 2015.
Registration of entries:
Entries must be submitted by January 8, 2015 at the latest using the entry form (all
categories). Please email entries to the following address: [email protected].
Competitors must be members of an association or a club with the ISU. Organizing club
reserves the right to enter more competitors and limit the number of skaters. Confirmation
of the skaters accepted to the competition and preliminary competition schedule will be
published on the website by January 13, 2015.
In a case a skater has been entered in the competition but cannot participate, she can be
replaced by another skater in the same category between closing date of entries to 24
hours before the draw.
Planned program content:
Please send the Planned Program Components (for Springs A, Debs A, Novice A, Novice
B, Novice C, Junior C categories) no later than 16.1.2015 by email to
[email protected].
Entry Fee:
Star evaluation, 50 € for each skater.
ISU evaluation, 60 € for each skater
Please note that entry fees are refunded only against medical certificate.
Entry fee must be paid 22.1.2015 at the latest to our bank account:
Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry
IBAN FI19 5062 0320 2113 07
SWIFT OKOYFIHH
Payment reference number: 5500
Draw:
The official draw will be held on Wednesday 21nd of January 2015 at 17.00.The result will
be published on the official web page of the competition on 22.1.2015.
Practice:
Free practice on Friday 30.1.2015 at 15.00-17.30.
Music:
Music will be played on CD player. Music must be provided on CD (no CD-RWs or DVDs).
CDs equipped with the full name of the competitor, category and the name of the club must
be submitted to the organizer’s desk before the relevant event and picked up from the
same place after event. All competitors must have an extra copy of their music available at
rink side during their event.
Awards:
Three first standings will be awarded with a cup and a diploma. All other competitors will
receive a medal and a diploma at the awarding ceremony.
Liability:
According to ISU Regulations, Rule 119, organiser accepts no liability for damages or
injuries sustained by competitors or official. As condition of and in consideration of the
acceptance of the entries or participation therein, all entrants, their family members and
officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risk of injury to their person and property
resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the
competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any
officials and against the Organizer.
Expenses: The participants pay travel expenses, board and accommodation themselves.
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Results:
Result information and detailed protocols will be available on the official web page of the
competition.
Protests:
Each team has the right to submit protest against the judges’ decision. Protests must be
submitted to the Referee of the relevant event at the latest immediately after the event.
Upon the submission of the protest a protest fee of 30 EUR must be paid. The referee’s
decision is final. In the new ISU Judging Systems no protests can be filed against the
judges, but against the right determination of the executed element or any calculation error.
Accommodation:
All participants pay the accommodation by themselves.
Please make the reservations directly with the hotel. See offers of accommodation at the
competitions’ web page.
Attachments:
Registration form
Planned Program Components and Technical Data
Welcome to Finland!
On behalf of Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry
Helle Halla-aho
+358 (0)40 5476 222
Announcement is sent to the following countries:
Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, Lithuania, Belarus and Sweden.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Finnish star evaluation:
Pre-Chicks, Girls
born 2007 or later
(Tintit)
Free program: max 2 min, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Some single jumps
2. At least 2 different spins (at least 3 revolutions)
3. Spirals
Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
Chicks, Girls
born 2006
(Tintit)
Free program: max 2 min, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Some single jumps
2. At least 2 different spins (at least 3 revolutions)
3. Spirals
Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
Cubs, Girls
born 2005 or later
(Minit)
FS: max 2min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. All single jumps
- Axel and max. 1 double jump
- Axel and one (1) double jump may be repeated only once in a jump combination/sequence
2. 3 different spins minimum 4 revolutions
3. Step sequence covering ½ of the ice-rink
4. At least 2 unsupported spiral positions
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
Springs B, Girls
born in 2003 or later
(Silmut B)
FS: Girls 2.30 min (+/-10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. A maximum of 5 jump elements
- One Axel type jump
- At least one(1) double jump, but all double jumps can be attempted
- Each double jump can only be repeated once
- A maximum of 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one(1) with 3 jumps, one with max 2
jumps)
2. Max 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations
- 1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
- 1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
- 1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination
must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic
positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. A minimum of 2 unsupported spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in
steps, spirals and transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
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Debs B, Girls
born 2002 or younger
(Aluedebytantit)
FS: time max 3 min 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10):
1. A maximum of 6 jump elements
- One of which must be Axel jump
- A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps)
- Each double and triple jump may be repeated once
2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations
- 1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
- 1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
- 1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination
must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic
positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and
transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral
Pre-Young I, Girls
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
(Taitajat ei Axelia)
FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Max 5 jump elements.
- At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences
2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions)
3. Step sequence (at least covering ½ of the ice-rink)
4. At least 2 unsupported spirals
Note: Axel and double jumps are not allowed
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
Pre-Young II, Girls
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
(Taitajat Axel)
FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Max 5 jump elements.
- One (1) which must be Axel jump
- At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences
2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions)
3. Step sequence (at least covering ½ of the ice-rink)
4. At least 2 unsupported spirals
Note: Double jumps are not allowed
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
Pre-Young III, Girls
born 1999-2002 and 2003 or later
(Taitajat Axel +2 kaksoishyppyä)
FS: max 2 min 30 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Max 5 jump elements.
- One (1) which must be Axel jump
- At least one (1) and no more than three (3) jump combinations or sequences
2. 3 different spins (min. 3 revolutions)
3. Step sequence (at least ½ cover of the ice)
4. At least 2 unsupported spirals
Note: Axel and two(2) of different nature double jump(s) are allowed, which may be repeated only
once in a jump combination/sequence
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
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TECHNICAL DATA
ISU evaluation:
Springs A, Girls
born in 2003 or later
(Silmut A)
FS: Girls 2min 30 sec (+/-10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted
1. Max 5 jump elements
-1 Axel type jump
- At least 3 different double jumps, but all double jumps can be attempted
- Each double jump may only be repeated once
- A maximum of 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, one with max 2 jumps)
2. Max 3 spins with different ISU abbreviations
-1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
-1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
-1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs).
A spin combination must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these
positions. Basic positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. Minimum 2 unsupported spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in
transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral
Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess
For every missing spiral - 0.5 point deduction
Program component factor is 1.2
The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall.
Novice A, Girls
born 1.7.2000 or later
(Advanced Novice)
Free program: Girls 3 min. (+/- 10 sec)
A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (Girls: max 9 elements)
1. Girls: Max 6 jump elements
- 1 must be Axel type of jump
- Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, one with max 2 jumps)
- Only 2 different jumps with 2.5 or 3 revs can be repeated in a jump combination or jump sequence.
Same 2.5 or 3 revs jumps can only be repeated once
2. Max 2 different spins
- 1 spin should be a spin combination (min 10 revs). The spin must include at least two different basic
positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at any stage of
the spin
- The other spin should be a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance (min 6 revs)
3. Max 1 step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
Obs. Level 4 of difficulty is permitted (spins, step sequence)
Bonus: Three most valuable jumps are rewarded, for 2A 2.0 points and for triple jumps 3.0 points. The
maximum bonus is 9.0 points.
The programme component factor is 2.0
In the second half of the programme, the base value of all jump elements will be multiplied by 1.1
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Novice B, Girls
born 1.7.1999 or later
FS: time 3 min. (+/- 10 sec), vocal music with lyrics is permitted
A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10):
1. A maximum of 6 jump elements
- 1 Axel type of jump
- At least 1 jump combination or jump sequence, max 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max
one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps)
- A minimum of 3 different double jumps
- Each double and triple jump may be repeated once
2. Max 3 spins with different ISU abbreviations
- 1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
- 1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
- 1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination
must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic
positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in transitions, 0.5
points deduction for every missing spiral
Programme component factor is 1.5
In the second half of the programme, the base value of all jump elements will be multiplied by 1.1
Novice C, Girls
born 2000 or later
(Aluenoviisit)
FS: max 3 min 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10):
1. A maximum of 6 jump elements
- 1 Axel type of jump
- A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps)
- Each double and triple jump may be repeated once
2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations
- 1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
- 1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
- 1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination
must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic
positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and
transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral
Program component factor is 1.2
The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall.
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Junior C , Ladies
born 1995 or later
(Aluejuniorit)
FS: max 3 min. 10 sec, vocal music with lyrics is permitted
A well balanced free skating programme must contain the following elements (max 10):
1. A maximum of 6 jump elements
- 1 Axel type of jump
- A maximum of 3 jump combinations or jump sequences (max one with 3 jumps, two with max 2 jumps)
- Each double and triple jump may be repeated once
2. A maximum of 3 different spins with different ISU abbreviations
- 1 spin combination with or without change of foot (min 8 revs). The spin must include at least two
different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic positions may take place at
any stage of the spin
- 1 spin on one foot and in one position, may start with a jump (min 5 revs)
- 1 spin with a different abbreviation than the two above mentioned. A spin on one foot and in one
position (min 5 revs) or a spin combination or a spin with change of foot (min 8 revs). A spin combination
must include at least two different basic positions with at least 2 revs in each of these positions. Basic
positions may take place at any stage of the spin
3. Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface
4. A minimum of 2 spirals, both on edge and one must last at least 3 sec. Evaluated in steps, spirals and
transitions, 0.5 points deduction for every missing spiral
Program component factor is 1.2
The deduction for each fall is -0.5 points/fall.
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