As of 12292014
33RD ANNUAL COLONIAL OPEN
BOXBOROUGH, MA
HOSTED BY COLONIAL FSC,
MAY 14TH,15TH, 16TH & 17TH 2015
WWW.COLONIALOPEN.COM
SKATECOLONIAL.ORG
REGISTER VIA ENTRYEEZE:
COMP.ENTRYEEZE.COM/HOME.ASPX?CID=176
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The ISU Judging System will be used for the following events:
Free Skate
(Singles & Pairs, Well-Balanced)
Pre-Juvenile, Open Juvenile
Juvenile
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
Adult Silver and Above
Short Program
(Singles & Pairs)
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
The 2015-2016 Well Balanced Program requirements will be used for
the event. Unless otherwise noted on the competition website, all
other events will use the most current program requirements as of
the entry deadline, April 24, 2015.
Per rule 1235(C), for detailed information on IJS for Pre-Juvenile, Adult
Silver, please review USFS Technical Notification#151,
http://www.usfsa.org/content/TN%20151%20Revision%20of%20TN%2096.pdf
Participants all events listed above will be required to complete
Planned Program Content Forms on the EntryEeze Website.
Unless noted otherwise, all other events will use 6.0 Judging System
Critiques:
Offered for all Short Program (Initial Rounds only) using the ISU
Judging System and Juvenile Free Skate (Initial Rounds Only)
Final Rounds:
Held for IJS Juvenile through Senior FS and Intermediate through
Senior IJS Short Programs as determined by the Referee.
Entry Deadline: All entries must be received via EntryEeze by
Friday April 24, 2015, 11:59PM
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
2015 Colonial Open Competition
May 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2015, at Nashoba Valley Olympia, Boxborough, MA
The Colonial Figure Skating Club, Inc.
The Colonial Open 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. The 2015-2016 USFS and
Program Requirements, posted on the USFS website as of April 24, 2015, will be utilized at the
competition. 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.
The 2015 Colonial Open is a participating competition within the 2015 Solo Dance Series. The
solo pattern dance event, combined event and shadow dance events are being offered as
part of the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance
with
the
2015
Solo
Dance
Series
Handbook
found
at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 Please refer to the 2015 Solo Dance
Series handbook for the current Series rules, levels and event requirements that will be in
effect for this competition.
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL:
Participants may enter as many events as they choose and for which the skater is qualified
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 (Friday April 24, 2015). Skaters
entering Open Juvenile free skate events (Well Balanced Program), must be at least 14 years
of age at the close of entries. The Referee may reassign participants in any event. Skaters
entering beginner through Pre-Juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age
should the number of entries warrant more than one group.
ENTRIES: All competition participant registrations must be submitted via the EntryEeeze website
http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=176. No other registration methods are allowed.
ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received through EntryEeze by Friday April 24, 2015
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
ENTRY FEES: A summary of entry fees for the competition are listed in the following table:
ISU Judging System (IJS)
Short Program
Free Skate
Solo Dance Events
Solo Pattern Dance Event
Shadow Dance Event
Combined Event
6.0 Judging System
Free Skate
Competitive Test Track
Moves in the Field
Individual Compulsory Moves
Compulsory Spins
Showcase
First Event
$150
Subsequent Event (listed at 50% Discount)
Discounted Rate: $75
$150
Discounted Rate: $75
$100
Discounted Rate: $50
Example Clarification: Subsequent events will be discounted by 50% off the price of the first
event when purchased together. The subsequent event discount is only for the second or
more event entered within the judging system category. For example, entering a short
program and free skate event for an IJS event would cost $150 for the short program event,
and $75 for the free skate event. If in this same scenario a third event was entered that uses
the IJS system, the price for the third event will be $75.
PAYMENT: Payment will be coordinated through EntryEeze. Acceptable payments forms are
listed on the EntryEeze website at http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=176 and to
ensure participation, all payments must be received prior to competition start date.
The Colonial Open will not accept cash, checks, money orders or similar cash-like payment
forms. For all registrations and practice ice purchase through EntryEeze, credit card
transaction charges include 2.5% of the final registration amount plus $0.30 cents. A per skater
registration fee of $1.85 per skater (except for practice ice) will be assessed.
COMPETITION REFUND POLICY: Entry Fees and practice ice fees will not be refunded after
entry deadline unless the competition is cancelled by the organizers. Per USFS rule 3047, once
entries are closed, entry fees are only refundable if the entire competition is cancelled. There
will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable.
Payments returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will be issued a
$50 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to participate in
practice ice or events. Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available on
the EntryEeze website at http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=176 .
FACILITIES: The competition will be held at Nashoba Valley Olympia, 34 Massachusetts
Avenue, Boxborough, Massachusetts. The Nashoba Valley Olympia facility has handicap
access ramps at the main entrance and also inside Olympia III. The snack bar will be open
throughout the competition. The competition will utilize the following ice surfaces:
Olympia I, ice surface is 186’ x 87’
Olympia II, ice surface is 183’ x 84’
Olympia III, ice surface is 184’ x 82’ with round corners
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Admission to view the competition will be provided free of charge.
MUSIC: The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at the time of
arrival. CDs are the only acceptable forms of media. Cassettes, phones, thumb-drives, or Mp3
players will not be accepted. CDs must be clearly marked with name, event entered and the
music length. Each CD must have only ONE (1) track on it. In the case of short and long
programs, two (2) separate disks must be used. Any disc with more than one (1) track will NOT
be accepted. Due to compatibility and reliability reasons music may NOT be submitted on rerecordable "CD-RW" discs. The competition, may, at the request of the organizing committee,
request that music be submitted electronically, and coaches/competitors must still be ready
to provide a CD at the competition as required.
A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up at the registration table.
Every reasonable care will be taken, but the Colonial Open 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, Colonial Figure Skating Club, Inc, Nashoba Valley Olympia and
Olympus Realty Trust, Inc 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.
By participating at the Colonial Open Competition, you agree to release, indemnify and hold
harmless Colonial Figure Skating Club, Inc., Nashoba Valley Olympia, Inc., and Olympus
Realty Trust, and all of their directors, officers, agents, insurers, attorneys and employees, from
any and all claims, demands, losses, damages or injury, whatsoever, of any kind or nature,
that may sustain as a result of your (or your child’s) participation.
JUDGING SYSTEM:
The ISU Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:
- Well Balanced Program free skate events, pre-juvenile, open juvenile, juvenile – senior
-Well Balanced Program free skate events, Adult Silver and Above
- Short program events, juvenile – senior
- Pairs free skate events, pre-juvenile, juvenile – senior
- Pairs short program events, intermediate – senior
All competitors skating in these events need to submit the planned program content form by
the Entry deadline on Entryeeze located at http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=176 .
The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for:
- Well Balanced Program free skate events, pre-preliminary - preliminary
- Introductory free skate events (Free Skate 1-6, beginner, high beginner, no-test)
- All Test Track events
- All specialty singles events (spins, jumps, compulsory moves, etc.)
- All solo dance events
CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION: Registration will begin no later than 30 minutes before the first event
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
of the day and will run through the last event of the day. Please provide music at check-in
promptly upon arrival, or as stipulated by the competition committee.
PRACTICE ICE: Competition schedules and practice ice will be posted on the EntryEeze site
following the entry deadline. No confirmations will be mailed. Limited practice ice will be
available during the competition. All practice ice purchases will be final and non-refundable
in accordance with the competition refund policy. Participants will not be allowed to switch
practice ice sessions or hold sessions for others.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: To ensure safety of participants, flash Photography and
Recording from personal media devices, use of tripods by spectators, occupying electrical
outlets for unauthorized purposes is prohibited.
A professional videographer and
photographer will be available during the event.
AWARDS: Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers and will be
presented off ice at scheduled intervals throughout the competition.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: A tentative schedule of events may be posted prior to the competition.
Official competition notices will be published in the following areas: www.colonialopen.com
or http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=176 . In addition, participants, coaches or
entrants may receive e-mail communications from the competition committee.
It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check for any schedule
changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive at least 45 minutes
prior to the scheduled time of their event.
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 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.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaching%20Compliance%20Toolkit.pdf
CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact
Colonial Open Competition Organizing Committee:
[email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Official hotel accommodations:
Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods -Boxborough MA (978) 263-8701
Group Code: CSS
Other Hotels:
Hampton Inn – Westford, MA - (978) 392-1555
Westford Regency – Westford MA (800) 543-7801
Best Western - Hudson MA (978) 562-1001
Embassy Suites - Marlboro MA (508) 485-5900
Airport information:
Boston Logan International Airport – Airport Code: BOS
50 minutes to Nashoba Valey Olympia, Boxborough, MA
Manchester Regional Airport (NH) – Airport Code: MHT
50 minutes to Nashoba Valey Olympia, Boxborough, MA
Providence TF Green (RI) – Airport Code: PVD
90 minutes to Nashoba Valey Olympia, Boxborough, MA
Airport Transportation Options:
Knights Limo (Shared Van Service Available): www.Knightslimo.com Code: COPEN
Taxis and Rental Cars are available at Boston Logan Airport.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SECTION 2: Events Offered
SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS
Illustration of Singles Free Skating Events:
Beginner
High Beginner
Introductory events
No Test
Test Track Free Skate
Well Balanced
Program Free Skate
Pre-Preliminary
Pre-Preliminary
Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre-Juvenile
Pre-Juvenile
Juvenile
Juvenile/Open Juv.
Intermediate
Intermediate
Novice
Novice
Junior
Junior
Senior
Senior
A. Introductory free skate events
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
B. Test Track free skate events
Pre-Pre Test:: Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary
free skate test (Program Time :1:30 +/-10)TR 32.01
Preliminary Test:: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary free
skate test but may not have passed tests higher than the preliminary free skate test. (Program
Time: 1:30 +/-10)TR 32.02
Pre-Juvenile Test:: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate
test but may not have passed tests higher than pre-juvenile free skate test (Program Time: 2:00
+/-10)TR 32-03
Juvenile Test:: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate
test but may not have passed tests higher than juvenile free skate test (Program Time: 2:15 +/10)TR 32-04
Intermediate Test:: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate
test but may not have passed tests higher than intermediate free skate test (Program Time: 2:30
+/-10)TR 32.05)
Novice Test: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test
but may not have passed tests higher than novice free skate test (Program Time: Ladies 3:00 +/10 Men 3:30+/-10) TR 32.06
Junior Test: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating novice free skate test but
may not have passed tests higher than junior free skate test (Program Time: Ladies 3:30 +/-10Men
4:00 +/-10) TR 32.07
Senior Test: Skaters must have passed at least the U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test
(Program Time: Ladies 4:00 +/-10Men 4:30 +/-10) TR 32.08
General event parameters:
1. Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate
event at the same nonqualifying competition.
2. Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels.
3. 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.
4. Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must
be in position.
5. The following deductions will be taken:
- 0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event
description.
- 0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included.
- 0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
The following Test Track Program requirements will be used. Test Track Event Requirements:
Level
Pre-Preliminary
1:30 +/- 10 sec.
Jumps
Spins
Maximum of 5 jump
elements:
Maximum of 2 spins:
wo spins of a
different nature, one
position only. No
change of foot, no
flying entry. (Min. 3
revolutions)
than one-half rotation
(front to back or back
to front including halfloop)
Step Sequences
Connecting moves
and steps should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Qualifications
Skaters may not have
passed tests higher
than U.S. Figure
Skating prepreliminary free skate
test
Connecting moves
and steps should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
pre-preliminary free
skate test but may
not have passed tests
higher than the
preliminary free skate
test
One step sequence
fully utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
preliminary free skate
test but may not
have passed tests
higher than prejuvenile free skate
test
One step sequence
fully utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
pre-juvenile free
skate test but may
not have passed tests
higher than juvenile
free skate test
Salchow, toe loop and
loop only.
combinations or
sequences
type jump
Preliminary
1:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump
elements:
than one rotation (no
Axels).
combinations or
sequences
type jump
Pre-Juvenile
2:00 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump
elements:
than one rotation (no
Axels).
combinations or
sequences
type jump
Juvenile
2:15 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump
elements:
including Axel, are
permitted.
combinations or
sequences
Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:
position; no change of
foot, no flying entry.
(Min. 3 revolutions)
One spin consisting of
a front scratch to back
scratch; exit on spinning
foot not mandatory.
(Min. 3 revolutions per
foot)
Maximum of 2 spins:
position, no change of
foot (Min. 3 revolutions)
spin: forward camel spin
to forward sit spin;
change of foot optional
(Min. 6 revolutions).
Spins may not fly.
Maximum of 2 spins:
position, no change of
foot (Min. 4 revolutions).
with one change of foot
and at least one
change of position,
must include two of the
basic spin positions.
(Min. 4 revolutions per
foot)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Intermediate
2:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 6 jump
elements:
Maximum of 2 spins:
One step sequence fully
utilizing ice surface
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
juvenile free skate
test but may not
have passed tests
higher than
intermediate free
skate test
One step sequence or
spiral sequence fully
utilizing ice surface
(see rule 4104 & 4105 for
remarks)
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
intermediate free
skate test but may
not have passed tests
higher than novice
free skate test
One step sequence fully
utilizing ice surface
(See rule 4105 for
remarks)
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
novice free skate test
but may not have
passed tests higher
than junior free skate
test
Men:
Two different step
sequences, one being
of advanced difficulty,
both fully utilizing the ice
surface.
(See rule 4105 for
remarks)
Ladies:
One step sequence of
advanced difficulty,
covering the full ice
surface and one spiral
sequence. (See rule
4104 & 4105 for
remarks.)
Skaters must have
passed at least the
U.S. Figure Skating
junior free skate test
spin (min 5 revolutions),
permitted: double
Salchow and double
toe loop.
aximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
combination spin with
at least one change of
foot and at least one
change of position
(minimum 4 revolutions
per foot).
type jump
Novice
Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10
sec.
Men:
3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 7 jump
elements for men and 6
for ladies:
Maximum of 3 spins, of a
different nature:
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop and double loop.
combination spin with
at least one change of
foot and at least one
change of position (min
5 revs per foot)
combinations or
sequences
option of the skater (min
6 revolutions per foot)
type jump
Junior
Ladies: 3:30 +/- 10
sec.
Men:
4:00 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump
elements for men and 7
for ladies:
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop, double loop and
double flip
combinations or
sequences
Maximum of 3 spins of a
different nature:
position (Min. 6
revolutions)
revolutions)
consisting of all three
basic positions and one
change of foot (2 per
position, min. 5)
revolutions per foot)
type jump
Senior
Ladies: 4:00 +/- 10
sec.
Men:
4:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump
elements for men and 7
for ladies:
Maximum of 3 spins of a
different nature:
position (Min. 6
revolutions)
four different double
jumps, one must be a
double Lutz.
permitted
combinations or
sequences
revolutions)
consisting of all three
basic spin positions and
one change of foot (2
per position, min. 5
revolutions per foot)
type jump
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
C. Well Balanced Program free skate, see USFS for requirements:
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline)
*** (Skaters may only enter one Free Skating event) ***
SINGLES SHORT PROGRAM
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline) The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are
responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc. (Skaters may
only enter one Short Program event.)
A. Intermediate short program – Rule 4230
B. Novice short program – Rule 4220
C. Junior short program – Rule 4210
D. Senior short program – Rule 4200
INITIAL / FINAL ROUND
Final Rounds will be held for Juvenile-Senior Free Skate (not including Test Track Free Skate) and
Intermediate – Senior Short Programs at the discretion of the referee and organizing committee.
PAIRS FREE SKATING EVENTS
Pairs events will be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. Athletes and
coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline)
A. Pre-juvenile – senior
PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM EVENTS
Pairs events will be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. Athletes and
coaches are responsible for going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
(One pair may only enter one Short Program event.)
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline)
A. Intermediate short program – Rule 5230
B. Novice short program – Rule 5220
C. Junior short program – Rule 5210
D. Senior short program – Rule 5200
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
ADULT SKATING EVENTS
The following Adult Skating Free Skate Events will be offered:
Adult Silver,
Adult Gold,
Championship Adult Gold,
Championship Masters.
2015-2016 Season Program Requirements will be used (as posted on the USFS Website by the entry
deadline) Adult Program timing and requirements can be obtained from USFS Website.
SINGLES COMPULSORY MOVES
Compulsory moves categories are based on Freeskating tests passed. All compulsory moves
programs may not exceed but may be shorter than 1-½ minutes. Skater will not be penalized if
shorter than the maximum time. All specified moves must be included. Connecting steps are
allowed and will be marked, but such steps should be limited to the minimum necessary to link
various moves. Unspecified or additional moves are not permitted and marks will be deducted if
any are included. Only one attempt will be allowed.
The program will be skated without music and using only half the ice at the discretion of the
Referee.
Pre-Preliminary: No Freeskating tests or Pre-Preliminary Freeskating test passed.
1. Forward stroking with crossovers around end of the rink
2. Salchow
3. Waltz jump
4. Half-flip jump
5. One foot spin
Preliminary: Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary Freeskating test passed.
1. Forward crossovers in figure 8
2. Consecutive outside spirals (one on each foot)
3. Loop jump
4. Waltz jump/toe loop combination (no step or turn between jumps
5. One foot back spin
Pre-Juvenile: Preliminary or Pre-Juvenile Freeskating test passed.
1. Three turns in the field (RFI 3 turn to LBO 3 turn to RFI 3 turn to LBO 3 turn
2. Flip jump
3. One single jump combination to include a loop jump (no step or turn between jumps)
4. Attitude or layback spin (ladies) cross foot spin (men)
5. Combination spin-camel to sit spin
6. Consecutive forward outside spirals (1 each foot)
Juvenile: Pre-Juvenile or Juvenile Freeskating test passed.
1. Eight step mohawk sequence (clockwise)
2. Consecutive forward inside spirals (1 foot each)
3. Flip jump
4. Stag jump
5. Combination jump-2 single jumps (no step or turn between jumps)
6. Sit spin
7. Spin combination (1 change of foot, 1 change position)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SINGLES MOVES IN THE FIELD
Skaters may only enter one Moves in the Field Event
Pre-Preliminary: No test or Pre-Preliminary MIF test passed. Pattern 3- Spirals; Pattern 4-Waltz Eight
Preliminary: Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary MIF test Passed. Pattern4-Alternating forward threes RFO:
Pattern 5-Forward Circle 8
Pre-Juvenile: Preliminary or Pre Juvenile MIF test passed. Pattern 4 Forward and Backwards Power
pulls: Pattern 5 Back Circle 8
Juvenile: Pre-Juvenile or Juvenile MIF test passed. Pattern 5-Backward Power Three-turns - Pattern 6Forward Double Threes Outside and Inside.
Intermediate: Juvenile or Intermediate MIF test passed. Pattern 2 Spiral Sequence.- Pattern 4
Forward Outside Twizzles
Novice: Intermediate or Novice MIF test passed. Pattern 4-Forward loops; Pattern 6- Backward
Twizzles
Junior: Novice or Junior MIF test passed. Pattern 5- Backward Loop Pattern; Pattern 6-Straight Line
Step Sequence
Senior: Junior or Senior MIF test passed. Pattern 3- BO Power Double Three turns to Power Double
Inside Rockers; Pattern 5-Serpentine Step Sequence
SINGLES COMPULSORY SPINS
Skaters may skate up one level. All levels will present a program without music incorporating the
spins specified for their level. Programs shall not exceed the stated times but may be shorter without
penalty. All levels will be competed on half-ice surface or at the discretion of the Referee. Test
qualifications are the same as Ladies/Men’s Freeskating event. Footwork sequences are allowed to
connect moves, but they will not be marked. DEDUCTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR ANY JUMPS
PERFORMED.
Preliminary – 1.5 mins
a. One foot upright spin, optional free foot (3 rev)
b. One foot back spin, entry optional (3 rev)
c. Sit spin in recognizable sit position (3 rev)
Pre-Juvenile (1.5 mins)
a. Camel spin (3 rev)
b. Combination Camel spin to sit spin – no change of foot (6 revs in position)
c. Front scratch to back scratch – exit on spinning foot (4 rev each foot)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SHOWCASE
According to the new USFS Guidelines
Events will follow the Showcase Guidelines listed on the USFS Website.
Showcase is a form of skating in which the skater will be judged on overall performance. Eligibility
rules of the corresponding Freeskating Level apply to all Showcase events. Competitors will be
judged in the following categories with no order of preference:
1. Technical Merit
2. Costume – its suitability to the music
3. Music Interpretation
4. Choreography – suitability of the program sequence and elements to the music
5. Audience Appeal – overall composition, appearance and style
Light and Dramatic Entertainment:
Preliminary/Pre Juv:1:40 max
Juvenile-Novice: 2:10 max
Junior/Senior: 2:40 max
Teen/Young adult: 2:10 max
Adult: 1:40 max
Interpretive/Improvisation:
Pre Juv and below: 1:00 max Juvenile-Novice: 1:30 max
Junior/Senior: 1:30 max
Teen/ Young adult: 1:30 max
Adult: 1:30 max
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Free Skate 1-6
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 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
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The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not
required to use any additional elements from previous levels
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A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level
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Time 1:30+/-10s
Level
Free Skate 1
Time
1:30+/-10s
Free Skate 2
1:30+/-10s
Free Skate 3
1:30+/-10s
Free Skate 4
1:30+/-10s
Free Skate 5
1:30+/-10s
Free Skate 6
1:30+/-10s
Skating rules / standards
-Advanced Forward stroking – 4-6 consecutive
-One-foot upright scratch spin from backward
crossovers-minimum three revolutions
-Waltz Jump from backward crossovers
-Half flip jump
-Forward outside spiral – R or L
-Beginning back spin – entry optional – minimum
two revolutions
-Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence
-Toe loop jump
-Forward crossovers in figure 8
-Back spin- minimum three revolutions
-Salchow jump
-Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump
combination
-Forward power 3’s, 2-3 consecutive sets R or L
-Sit spin- minimum three revolutuons
-Loop Jump
-Waltz Jump/loop jump combination
-Camel spin- minimum three revolutions
-Forward upright spin to back upright spinminimum three revolutions, each foot
-Loop/loop jump combination
-Flip jump
-Camel, sit spin combination, minimum of four
revolutions total
-Split jump or stag jump
-Waltz jump, ½ loop, salchow sequence
-Lutz Jump
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
COLONIAL OPEN IJS FEATURE EVENT
Note: These are IJS events but are charged at the 6.0 entry fee.
IJS Footwork: Skaters will perform their step sequence twice so it can be called appropriately.
Skaters may have a 10 second introduction and 10 second exit with the footwork music.
Juvenile/Intermediate: Skaters will cut their music down to 1:00 or less and perform their
choreographed step sequence. A judge will then critique the skater and give GOE’s to the skaters.
The skater with the most GOE points will win
Novice-Senior: Skaters will cut their music down to 1:00 or less and perform their leveled step
sequence. A technical specialist, assistant technical specialist and judge will give the skater a level
and appropriate GOE’s. A critique will then be given, and the individual with the highest level and
most points of GOE’s will win.
IJS Spins:
Juvenile/Intermediate: Skaters will perform the 2 spins from their free skate program, with a judge
and a technical specialist watching them. They will receive the appropriate level and GOE’s and
will be placed accordingly.
Novice: Skaters will perform the 3 spins in their Free Skate program, with a judge and a technical
specialist watching them. They will receive the appropriate level and GOE’s and will be placed
accordingly.
Junior/Senior: Skaters will perform the 3 spins in their Free Skate program, with a judge and a
technical specialist watching them. They will receive the appropriate level and GOE’s and will be
placed accordingly.
IJS Jump from steps (As in Short Program): Each skater will perform the jump twice. Both attempts will
be called, but the better of the two will be judged in the competition.
Intermediate/Novice: Skaters will perform their jump from steps in their short program.
Junior: Skaters will perform the required jump from steps in their short program as in the 2015-2016
rules as of the entry deadline.
Senior: Skaters will perform their triple jump from steps as in their short program.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
2015 SOLO DANCE SERIES EVENTS BEING OFFERED:
Solo Pattern Dance Event: The solo pattern dance event is comprised of two dances at each level. This
event is being offered at the Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold and
International levels.
Level
Preliminary
Pre-Bronze
Bronze
Pre-Silver
Silver
Pre-Gold
Gold
International
Dances
Dutch Waltz
Canasta Tango
Swing Dance
Cha Cha
Hickory Hoedown
Ten Fox
Fourteenstep
Foxtrot
American Waltz
Rocker Foxtrot
Kilian
Blues
Westminster Waltz
Quickstep
Cha Cha Congeldo
Tango Romantica
Refer to the 2015 Solo Dance
Series Handbook found at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Pro
grams.asp?id=479 for the solo
pattern dance event rules, test
requirements and details.
Combined Event: The combined dance event is comprised of the following:
1.) JUVENILE, INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE: One solo pattern dance chosen by the referee out
of two possible dances as selected by U.S. Figure Skating This dance will not be
posted until the starting order is posted at the competition.
Pattern Dance Selection for Juvenile: Willow Waltz and Ten Fox
Pattern Dance Selection for Intermediate: European Waltz and Foxtrot
Pattern Dance Selection for Novice: Tango and American Waltz
JUNIOR, SENIOR: A short dance
2.) A solo free dance
The pattern dances competed in the combined dance event are separate from those in the
solo pattern dance event and the results will not count towards the solo pattern dance event or
results. This event is offered at the juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior levels. Refer to
the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the combined event rules and details.
Shadow Dance: The Shadow Dance event is offered for the preliminary through senior levels.
Refer to the 2015 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the shadow dance rules and event
details.
Level
Dances
Preliminary
Rhythm Blues
Juvenile
Hickory Hoedown
Intermediate
Fourteenstep
Novice
Rocker Foxtrot
Junior
Paso Doble
Senior
Quickstep
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition