July 28 – July 30, 2016...2016 Colorado Championships will be conducted in accordance with the...

m i l e h i g h f i g u r e s k a t i n g a s s o c i a t i o n

July 28 – July 30, 2016

Ice Centre at the Promenade

10710 Westminster Bvd.

Westminster, Co 80020

Entries due June 30, 2016 -- Online registration only!

($10 early bird discount if you register by June 9, 2016)

SANCTIONED BY

ALSO SANCTIONED BY

.

** EntryEeze ONLINE REGISTRATION & SECURE PAYMENT **

www.denverfsc.org & www.rmfsc.org

2016 Colorado Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as

set forth in the 2016 rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating

website. Program requirements will be those designated for the 2016-2017 competitive season.

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, Skate Canada, a collegiate club or an

individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. or

Canadian Citizens.

SERIES INFORMATION

2016 Colorado Championships has been approved by U.S. Figure Skating as part of the Colorado Basic Skills Series.

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. Not all

events need to be skated at the same level. For specialty events only (spins, jumps, footwork) skaters may enter any

level at or above their test level and may also enter multiple levels.

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 Basic Skills – Pre-Juvenile events will be divided as closely

as possible by age should the number of entries warrant more than one group.

ENTRIES

Entries must be entered online by 11:59pm MST on June 30, 2016. Online registration with secure credit card payment

is available at www.denverfsc.org or www.rmfsc.org. Late entries or changes to your entry after this date will be accepted

at the discretion of the Chief Referee and will be assessed a $25.00 processing fee. Paper entries will not be accepted.

Early Bird Discount: Entries registered online by 11:59pm MST on June 9, 2016 will receive an automatic $10.00 early bird

discount.

ENTRY FEES

EVENT TYPE ENTRY FEE COMMENTS

First IJS Single Event $105 $55/skater for Pairs

Additional IJS Event $40

Novice Combined Collegiate Event $145 Combined event is SP and FS

First 6.0 Event $95 $50/skater for Pairs, Artistic Duet

Additional 6.0 Event $40 $25/ skater for Pairs or Duet Artistic

All 3rd (or more) Events $25 $15/skater for Pairs or Duet Artistic

First Basic Skills Event $60

Each Additional Basic Skills Event $15

Synchronized Skating $90/team + $5/skater

Early Bird Discount -$10 If registered by June 9, 2016

Late Fee/Change Fee $25 After June 30, 2016

Notification of competition and practice ice times, schedules and announcements will be sent to your email through

EntryEeze. Listing a valid email address when you register online is essential!

Competition information and updates can be found at www.denverfsc.org and www.rmfsc.org.

REFUND POLICY

Entry fees will not be refunded after June 30, 2016 unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be no

refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds

and contested credit card charges will be issued a $30 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed

to participate in practice ice or events.

FACILITY

The Ice Centre at the Promenade has three indoor surfaces – Red and Green rinks 85’ x 200’, Blue rink 100’ x 200’ with

rounded corners. All ice surfaces have spectator seating. There will be no admission charge to enter the arena. There is

a snack bar and a restaurant which offers dining views of the Green rink.

MUSIC

For events requiring music; music must be submitted electronically via the online registration system by the music

deadline of July 13, 2016. Online music will be used for ALL practice ice sessions where music is played. A backup CD

should be readily available for both competition and practice ice.

LIABILITY

U.S. Figure Skating, Denver FSC, Rocky Mountain FSC and the Ice Centre at the Promenade 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.

JUDGING SYSTEM

*Limited Pre-Prelim, Pre-Prelim and Preliminary Well Balanced Programs will be offered in both IJS & 6.0 judging

systems.

The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:

� Well Balanced Program free skate events Limited Pre-Preliminary* – Senior, Adult Masters, Adult Gold

� Short program events, Juvenile – Senior

� Pairs free skate events, Juvenile – Senior

� Pairs short program events, Intermediate – Senior

� Specialty singles event: Spins (Pre-Prelim – Senior), Steps (Intermediate – Senior)

All IJS Limited Pre-Prelim through Pre-Juvenile events will be called according to the standard rules of IJS. Step

sequences will be called as ChSt. Spins will be limited to a maximum of level 2 in free skate events and a maximum

of level 4 in spins events. In Free skate events there will be three components: Skating Skills & Transitions,

Performance & Execution and Choreography & Interpretation.

All competitors in IJS Free skate/Short Program events are REQUIRED to submit their Planned Program Content

(PPC) form online through EntryEeze registration by July 13, 2016.

The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for:

� Well Balanced Program free skate events, Limited Pre-Prelim*, Pre-Prelim*, Preliminary*, & Adult Silver and

below

� All Test Track Free skate events

� Specialty singles events: Spins (Pre-Pre - Senior), Steps (Pre-Pre – Juvenile), Jumps, Compulsories

� Synchronized Skating

� Pre-Juvenile Pairs

� Artistic

� Beginner Events: Elements, Compulsories, Free skate, Artistic

� All dance events

*Limited Pre-Preliminary, Pre-Preliminary, and Preliminary Well-Balanced Free skate and all levels of Spins are offered in

both IJS and 6.0 judging systems. Skaters may enter both events (6.0 and IJS).

REGISTRATION

The registration desk will be open one hour prior to, and during competition events. Skaters are required to check in at

least one hour prior to their event. Coaches must check in at the registration desk and show their 2016/2017 Coaches

Registration Card and valid ID to receive credentials. Coaches will not be permitted rink side without credentials. All official

notices will be posted on the bulletin board near the registration desk and this shall be considered sufficient notice to all

competitors, parents, professionals, and officials. Please register promptly upon arrival.

AWARDS

Presentation of awards will immediately follow the posting of results. Medals will be awarded to 1st – 4th place finishers in

all events with the exception of Basic Skills events which will award medals to 1st – 6th place.

OFFICIAL NOTICES

An official bulletin board will be maintained at or near the Registration desk. 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.

PRACTICE ICE

Practice Ice will begin Thursday, July 28 and will be available each day of the competition. Practice Ice is offered for all

Free skate (Well-Balanced and Test Track), Short Program, Compulsory, Ice Dance, Pairs, and Artistic events. Maximum of 2

Practice Ice sessions may be requested per skater per eligible event. For Ice Dance and Pairs, one exclusive session will be

offered for each. Practice Ice will be 30 min in length and music will be played via a random draw. Not all skaters’ music

will be played. Props are NOT allowed on practice ice sessions.

Collegiate practice ice: Collegiate OFFICIAL Practice Ice is 30 min in length and is available for available for Novice, Junior,

and Senior Collegiate skaters (music will be played). Collegiate official ice is pre-register only.

All Collegiate Pre-Event and NON-OFFICIAL practice ice will be available for sale through EntryEeze

Basic Skills Practice Ice is 20 min in length and is available for Free skate, Compulsory and Artistic events. Music will NOT

be played on Basic Skills practice sessions.

Pre-Event ice is 20 min in length and guaranteed to take place prior to and on the same day as the event being skated.

Pre-Event Ice will be offered for all Short Program and Free skate (Well-Balanced and Test Track), Dance & Pairs events.

Max of 1 Pre-Event Ice may be requested per skater and eligible event. One Pre-Event Ice will be offered for Dance and

Pairs on each day an event is held.

Practice Ice Fees

Practice Ice – 30 min

On or before June 28th :

$12.00

After schedule posted: $15.00 At Registration: $18.00

(if space is available)

Pre-Event Ice – 20 min On or before June 28th :

$10.00



Basic Skills – 20 min On or before June 28th

$10.00

After schedule posted:

$12.00

At Registration: $14.00

(if space available)

Collegiate OFFICIAL

Practice Ice

On or before June 28th

$20.00

Not available Not available

Collegiate non-official

Practice Ice – 30 min

On or before June 28th :

$12.00



All Practice Ice should be requested and paid for during online entry. Practice sessions will be organized according to

level, whenever possible, and limited to 20 skaters. We reserve the right to cancel or change any practice session that has

fewer than 5 skaters. Pre-Event Ice and Practice Ice will be selected by skater. After close of entries you will receive an

email in order to access your practice ice record and select your sessions via EntryEeze. Practice ice sessions are not

refundable after June 28th, 2016.

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 be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating, must complete the coach

registration process through U.S. Figure Skating, must complete the appropriate CER courses and must submit proof of

current general liability insurance.

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 - 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

CRITIQUES

Critiques may be offered for all IJS Free skate, Short program, and dance events based on official’s availability. Critique

schedule will be posted on bulletin board.

CONTACT INFO

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone 303-517-0701.

All schedules & updates will be posted to our websites www.denverfsc.org and www.rmfsc.org .

HOSPITALITY

There will be a separate designated hospitality areas for Coaches and Judges throughout the events.

ADVERTISING

If you are interested in placing an ad in the competition program for your skater, your club, your business, or your

upcoming competition please see the advertisement page at the end of this announcement.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

Westminster Westin, Standard Guest Room Rate

10600 Westminster Blvd. $115 per night plus taxes and fees

Westminster, CO 80020

303-410-5000

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1512109312&key=1BA666F3

Reservations can be made by calling (303) 410-5000. Please ask for the RMFSC 2016 Colorado Championships Room Rate. To guarantee rate, your reservation must be made by July 6, 2016.

HOST HOTEL

Marriott Westminster Standard Deluxe Room Rate

7000 Church Ranch Blvd. $125 per night (plus taxes and fees)

Westminster, CO

720-887-1177

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-

travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Rocky%20Mountain%20Figure%20Skating^denmw%60figfiga%60125.00%60USD%60fa

lse%604%607/27/16%607/31/16%607/7/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

To guarantee your rate, reservations must be made by July 7, 2016.

The Westminster Marriott is located approximately 1.5 miles from the Ice Centre at the Promenade. Complimentary

shuttle service is available to and from the Promenade and within an three (3) mile radius of the hotel.

COMPETITION EVENTS

COLLEGIATE COMBINED NOVICE FREE SKATE The Collegiate Combined SP/FS Event for NOVICE skaters who are matriculated college students in Fall 2016 and have

passed the Novice Free skate test and no higher as of close of entries. The International Judging System (IJS) will be used

for all events. Competitors shall submit a Planned Program Content sheet as part of their registration.

In addition to online event registration through the Colorado Champs Entryeeze site, all participants must prove their

academic eligibility, per Rule 2213 in the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

Competitors will be qualified to compete by providing written proof of having a high school diploma or an equivalency

certificate in addition to one of the following:

1. Written proof of being enrolled full-time in a college or university degree program for the upcoming

semester/quarter;

2. Written proof of graduating from a college or university between March 1 and July 31 of the current calendar

year; or

3. Written proof of being currently admitted to a full-time college or university degree program for the upcoming

semester/quarter.

Please note that email to the LOC at [email protected] is the only accepted method of submission and

must be done so by close of Colorado Championships entries.

FREE SKATE EVENTS: WELL BALANCED, ADULT, AND TEST TRACK

Skaters may enter EITHER a Well Balanced Free skate event or a Test Track Free skate but NOT both. Skaters will skate to

the music of their choice. Vocal music IS permitted for ALL levels. All relevant 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”.

In 6.0 judged events, 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.

Well Balanced Program Free skate

2015-16 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCES

Limited Pre-

Preliminary

1:40

maximum

*means

element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements

• All single jumps allowed except for the single Axel

o No single Axels, double, triple or quadruple jumps

allowed

o Number of single jumps (except single Axels) is not

limited provided the maximum number of jump

elements allowed is not exceeded

• Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences

o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except that

one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single

jumps is permitted.

o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single

jumps

o Half-loop is considered a listed jump with the value

of a single loop when used in a sequence or

combination.

Max 2 Spins

• Spins may change feet and/or

position

• Spins may start with a flying

entry

• Min 3 revs.

These spins must be of a different

character

(For definition see U.S. Figure

Skating rule 4103 (E))

Max 1 Sequence

• Step Sequence

o Must use one-half

the ice surface

o Moves in the field

and spiral sequences

are permitted but

will not be counted

as elements

o Jumps may be

included in the step

sequence

If IJS is used, then: ChSt

PRE-

PRELIMINARY

1:40

maximum

*means

element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements

• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed

o No double, triple or quadruple jumps allowed

o Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump or part of

a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum of

2 single Axels)

o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the

maximum number of jump elements allowed is not

exceeded

• Max 2 jump combinations or jump sequences


one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 3 single

jumps is permitted.

o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single

jumps



combination

Max 2 Spins


position


entry

• Min 3 revs.


character



Max 1 Sequence

• Step Sequence

o Must use one-half

the ice surface



are permitted but

will not be counted

as elements

o Jumps may be


sequence


PRELIMINARY

1:30 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements

• 1 must be an Axel or a waltz jump-type jump*

• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed. Only 2

different double jumps may be attempted (limited to

double Salchow, double toe loop and double loop)

o Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple and

quadruple jumps not allowed

o An Axel plus up to two different, allowable double

jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo

jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump

combination



exceeded

• Max 2 jump combinations or sequences


one three jump combination with a maximum of 2

double jumps and 1 single jump permitted

o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or

double jumps.



combination

Max 2 Spins


position


entry

• Min 3 revs.


character



Max 1 Sequence

• Step Sequence

o Must use one-half

the ice surface



are permitted but

will not be counted

as elements

o Jumps may be


sequence


PRE-JUVENILE

2:00 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements

• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*

• All single and double jumps allowed except for the

double Axel

o No triple or quadruple jumps allowed

o An Axel plus up to 3 different double jumps may be

repeated once (but no more) as solo jumps, in jump

sequences or in jump combinations



exceeded



one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2

double jumps and 1 single jump is permitted

o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single or

double jumps


of a single jump when used in a sequence or

combination

Max 2 Spins

• 1 spin combination, with or

without change of foot*

o May start with a flying

entry

o Min 6 revs

• 1 spin with only 1 position*

o No change of foot

o May start with a flying

entry

o Min 4 revs


character



Max 1 Sequence

• Step Sequence

o Must fully utilize the

ice surface



are permitted but

will not be counted

as elements

o Jumps may be


sequence


JUVENILE and

OPEN

JUVENILE

2:15 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements


• All single and double jumps, including the double Axel,

allowed

o No triple or quadruple jumps allowed

o No more than 3 different double jumps may be

repeated and, if repeated, at least one attempt must

be in a jump combination or a jump sequence

o No double jump can be repeated more than once


o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps except one

may be a 3-jump combination with a max of 2 double

jumps and 1 single jump

o Half loop is considered a listed jump with the value of

a single jump when used in a sequence or

combination

o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited

Max 2 Spins

• 1 spin combination; with or


o Min 8 revs

o Min 2 revs in each position

• 1 spin with only 1 position; no

change of foot*

o Min 5 revs

Both spins may start with a flying

entry

Spins must be of a different

character



Max 1 Sequence

• One choreographic step

sequence*


ice surface

INTERMEDIATE

2:30 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 6 Jump Elements

• 1 must be an Axel-type jump

• All single, double and triple jumps allowed

o No more than 2 different jumps with 2 ½ or 3

revolutions may be repeated

o If any double or triple jumps, including double Axel,

are repeated, at least one attempt must be part of a

jump combination or sequence

o No double or triple jump can be repeated more than

once


o Combinations are limited to 2 jumps

o One 3-jump combination is permitted


Max 2 Spins



o Min 8 revs


• 1 spin with only 1 position; no

change of foot*

o Min 5 revs

Both spins may start with a flying

entry


character



Max 1 Sequence

• One choreographic step

sequence*


ice surface

NOVICE

LADIES

3:00 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 6 Jump Elements


• All single, double and triple jumps are allowed

o No more than 1 double Axel and 2 different triple

jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least 1

attempt must be as part of a jump combination or

sequence.

o There is no limit to the number of different double

jumps that can be repeated, but no double or triple

jump can be included more than twice


o Combinations limited to 2 jumps



Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs


• 1 flying spin with no change of

foot or position*

o Min 6 revs

• 3rd spin is option of skater

All spins may start with a flying

entry


character



Max 1 Sequence

• One leveled step

sequence*


ice surface

NOVICE MEN

3:30 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 7 Jump Elements


• All single, double and triple jumps are allowed

o No more than 1 double Axel and 2 different triple

jumps may be repeated, and if repeated, at least one

attempt must be part of a jump combination or

sequence.

o There is no limit to the number of different double

jumps that can be repeated, but no double or triple

jump can be included more than twice





Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs


• 1 flying spin with no change of

foot or position*

o Min 6 revs

• 3rd spin is option of skater

All spins may start with a flying

entry


character



Max 1 Sequence


sequence*


ice surface

JUNIOR

LADIES

3:30 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 7 Jump Elements


• Jumps can contain any number of revolutions

o Of all the triples or quads, only 2 can be executed

twice

� If both executions (of the same triple or quad) are

as solo jumps, the second of these jumps will

receive 70% of its original base value

o No double jump, including double Axel, can

be included more than twice in total as solo

jump or part of a combination/sequence



o One 3-jump combination is

permitted

o Number of jumps in a sequence is not

limited

Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs


• 1 spin

with a

flying

entry*

o Min 6 revs


o Min 6 revs

All spins may change feet and

start with a flying entry


character



Max 1 Sequence


sequence*


ice surface

JUNIOR MEN

4:00 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 8 Jump Elements




twice









o One 3-jump combination is

permitted

o Number of jumps in a sequence is not

limited

Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs


• 1 spin with a flying entry*

o Min 6 revs


o Min 6 revs

All spins may change feet and start

with a flying entry


character



Max 1 Sequence


sequence*


ice surface

SENIOR

LADIES

4:00 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 7 Jump Elements




twice










o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited

Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs



o Min 6 revs


o Min 6 revs


with a flying entry


character



Max 2 Sequences


sequence*


ice surface

• One choreographic

sequence*

o Must be clearly

visible

SENIOR MEN

4:30 +/- 10

sec

*means

element is

required

Max 8 Jump Elements




twice










o Number of jumps in a sequence is not limited

Max 3 Spins



o Min 10 revs



o Min 6 revs


o Min 6 revs


with a flying entry


character



Max 2 Sequences


sequence*


ice surface

• One choreographic

sequence*

o Must be clearly

visible

Adult Well Balanced Program Free skate

2015-16 JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEP SEQUENCE

CHAMPIONSHIP

MASTERS

JUNIOR-SENIOR

&

MASTERS

JUNIOR-SENIOR

3:40 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 7 Jump Elements


• Min 1*, max 3 combinations or sequences

• 1 jump combination may contain three jumps; the

remaining jump combinations are limited to two jumps

• Number of jumps in sequence is unlimited, but only the

two highest-value jumps in a jump sequence will be

counted

• No Axels or multi-rotation jumps may be repeated

more than once, and if repeated, those jumps must be

in combination or sequence

Max 3 Spins

• Spins must be of different

character (for definition, see U.S.

Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))

• Min 5 revs total if no change of

foot

• Min 4 revs each foot if change

of foot

• Min 2 revs in each position

Max 1 Step Sequence

1 choreographic step

sequence, fully utilizing

the ice surface (may

include moves in the

field and spirals.)

Additional moves in the

field, spiral and step

sequences will not be

counted as elements but

will be counted as

transitions and marked

as such.

CHAMPIONSHIP

MASTERS

INTERMEDIATE-

NOVICE

&

MASTERS

INTERMEDIATE-

NOVICE

3:10 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 6 Jump Elements



• 1 jump combination/sequence may contain three

jumps; the remaining jump combinations/sequences

are limited to two jumps

• May perform only one double-double combination or

sequence

• Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part

of combination or sequence

• All single jumps and the following double jumps are

permitted: double toe loop, double Salchow, double

loop

• Only one double-double jump combination or

sequence is permitted

• Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and triple jumps

are not permitted

Max 3 Spins





foot


of foot


Max 1 Step Sequence





field and spirals.)





will be counted as


as such.

CHAMPIONSHIP

ADULT GOLD

&

ADULT GOLD

2:40 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements


• 1 jump combination/sequence may contain three

jumps; the remaining jump combinations/sequences

are limited to two jumps


of combination or sequence

• All single jumps, including an Axel-type jump, are

permitted, as are the following double jumps: double

toe loop, double Salchow.

• No double-double jump combinations or sequences

are permitted

• Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and

triple jumps are not permitted

Max 3 Spins





foot


of foot


Max 1 Step Sequence





field and spirals.)





will be counted as


as such.

CHAMPIONSHIP

ADULT SILVER

AND

ADULT SILVER

2:10 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 5 Jump Elements


• 1 combination/sequence may consist of three jumps,

and the other may have only two jumps

• Additional jump sequences which contain non-listed

jumps of not more than one revolution performed as

part of connecting footwork preceding single jumps are

permitted


of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any

jump)

• All single jumps are permitted, including an Axel-type

jump.

• No double or triple jumps are permitted

Max 2 Spins





foot


of foot


Max 1 Sequence

To be chosen from:

Step sequence or

Spiral sequence (any

pattern)

Must use at least ½ ice

surface





will be counted as

transitions and marked as

such.

ADULT BRONZE

1:50 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 4 Jump Elements

• Min 1*, max 2 combinations or sequences;

• 1 combination/sequence may consist of three jumps,

and the other may have only two jumps



jump)

• All single jumps are permitted (except Axel)

• No Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted

Max 2 Spins





foot


of foot


• No flying spins are permitted

Max 1 Sequence

To be chosen from:

Step sequence

or

Spiral sequence (any

pattern)

Must use at least ½ ice

surface





will be counted as

transitions and marked as

such.

ADULT PRE

BRONZE

1:40 maximum

* means element is

required

Max 4 Jump Elements

• Jump combinations and sequences are optional, but no

more than 2 combinations or sequences may be

included

• 1 jump combination/sequence may consist of three

jumps, and the other may have only two jumps.

• Each jump may be repeated only once and only as part


jump)

• Only single and half-revolution jumps are allowed

• No Lutz, Axel or double jumps are allowed

Max 2 Spins

• Min 3 revs

• Spins with a flying entry are not

permitted

Max 1 Sequence

Connecting steps

throughout the

program are required

Test Track Free skate 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.

Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications

Pre-

Preliminary

1:40 maximum

Maximum of 5 jump elements:

• Jumps with not more than one-half

rotation (front to back or back to front

including half-loop)

• Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop

and loop only.

• Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences

• Max. 2 of any same type jump

Maximum of 2 spins:

• Two spins of a different nature,

one position only. No change of

foot, no flying entry. (Min. 3

revolutions)

Connecting moves

and steps should

be demonstrated

throughout the

program

Skaters may not have

passed tests higher than

U.S. Figure Skating pre-

preliminary free skate

test

Preliminary

1:30 +/- 10

sec.


• Jumps with not more than one rotation

(no Axels).



Maximum of 2 spins:

• One spin in one 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)

Connecting moves

and steps should

be demonstrated

throughout the

program

Skaters must have

passed at least the U.S.

Figure Skating pre-


test but may not have


the preliminary free

skate test

Pre-Juvenile

2:00 +/- 10

sec.


• Jumps with not more than one rotation

(no Axels).



Maximum of 2 spins:

• One spin in one position, no

change of foot (Min. 3

revolutions)

• One combination spin: forward

camel spin to forward sit spin;

change of foot optional (Min. 6

revolutions). Spins may not fly.

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface

Skaters must have


Figure Skating




pre-juvenile free skate

test

Juvenile

2:15 +/- 10

sec.


• Any single jumps, including Axel, are

permitted.



Maximum of 2 spins:

• One solo spin in one position,

no change of foot (Min. 4

revolutions).

• One combination spin 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)

• Only solo spin may fly

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface

Skaters must have


Figure Skating pre-

juvenile free skate test

but may not have


juvenile free skate test

Intermediat

e

2:30 +/- 10

sec.


• Any single jumps.

• Double jumps permitted: double

Salchow and double toe loop.

• Maximum of 3 jump combinations or

sequences


Maximum of 2 spins:

• One must be a flying spin (min 5

revolutions),

• One must be a combination spin

with at least one change of foot

and at least one change of

position (minimum 4 revolutions

per foot).

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface

Skaters must have


Figure Skating juvenile

free skate test but may

not have passed tests

higher than intermediate

free skate test

Novice

Ladies: 3:00

+/- 10 sec.

Men:

3:30 +/- 10

sec.

Maximum of 7 jump elements for men and

6 for ladies:



Salchow, double toe loop and double

loop.


sequences


Maximum of 3 spins, of a different

nature:

• One must be a combination spin

with at least one change of foot

and at least one change of

position (min 5 revs per foot)

• The other spins are the option

of the skater (min 6 revolutions

per foot)

• All spins may fly

One step sequence

or spiral sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface

(see rule 4104 &

4105 for remarks)

Skaters must have


Figure Skating

intermediate free skate



novice free skate test

Junior

Ladies: 3:30

+/- 10 sec.

Men:

4:00 +/- 10

sec.


7 for ladies:



Salchow, double toe loop, double loop

and double flip


sequences


Maximum of 3 spins of a different

nature:

• One spin in one position (Min. 6

revolutions)

• One flying spin (Min. 6

revolutions)

• One combination spin

consisting of all three basic

positions and one change of

foot (2 per position, min. 5)

revolutions per foot)

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface

(See rule 4105 for

remarks)

Skaters must have


Figure Skating novice

free skate test but may

not have passed tests

higher than junior free

skate test

Senior

Ladies: 4:00

+/- 10 sec.

Men:

4:30 +/- 10

sec.


7 for ladies:


• Must include at least four different

double jumps, one must be a double

Lutz.

• Triple jumps are not permitted


sequences


Maximum of 3 spins of a different

nature:

• One spin in one position (Min. 6

revolutions)

• One flying spin (Min. 6

revolutions)

• One combination spin

consisting of all three basic spin

positions and one change of

foot (2 per position, min. 5

revolutions per foot)

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


Figure Skating junior

free skate test

SINGLES SHORT PROGRAM Juvenile/Open-Juvenile – Senior short program events will be offered. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to the

U.S. Figure Skating 2016 rulebook for rules 4200-4230 for all test, age and program requirements. Junior Ladies and Men

will utilize the Short Program requirements for the 2016-2017 competitive season. Juvenile SP will follow the Intermediate

SP rules and requirements and the technical panel will follow the Intermediate rules for determining element levels.

SINGLES COMPULSORY MOVES � Elements can be performed in any order as a program, without music.

� No extra elements may be added. Each element may be attempted only once.

� All programs skated on half ice. � Entrants in Compulsory moves may enter any level at or above that which they qualify but may not skate down.

Level Time Skating rules/standards

Pre – Preliminary

1:15 max.

1. Single Toe Loop

2. Jump combination: single/single (no Axel)

3. Sit spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions

4. Spiral sequence with one forward spiral and one backward spiral (any edge)

Preliminary

1:15 max.

1. Single Lutz

2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)

3. Back upright spin - minimum three revolutions

4. Forward inside spiral

Pre – Juvenile

1:15 max.

1. Single jump (may include Axel)

2. Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel)

3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions

4. Step sequence - circular

Juvenile & Open Juv.

1:15 max.

1. Single Axel

2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single

3. Layback spin or camel spin - minimum three revolutions

4. Step sequence – circular

Adult Pre-Bronze

1:15 max.

1. Backward crossovers (Min. 5 consecutive)

2. Waltz jump

3. Forward upright spin (Min. 3 revolutions)

4. Forward outside spiral

Adult Bronze

1:15 max.

1. Single Salchow

2. Waltz jump – toe loop combination jump

3. Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions)

4. Spiral sequence (Min. 2 spirals)

Adult Silver

1:30 max.

1. Single loop

2. Single/single jump combination

3. Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions)

4. Straight line step sequence

Adult Gold

1:30 max.

1. Single Lutz or Axel

2. Single/single or single/double jump combination

3. Camel spin (Min. 4 revolutions)


Masters

Intermediate/Novice

2:00 max.

1. Axel, double Salchow , double toe loop or double loop

2. Jump combination (double/double, single/double or double/single) that

may include double Salchow , double toe loop or double loop and any

single jump including Axel

3. Solo spin of skater’s choice (Min. 6 revolutions)


Masters

Junior/Senior

2:00 max.

1. Choice of any double jump

2. Jump combination that may include any double jump



SINGLES JUMPS CHALLENGE

� Each jump may be attempted twice, the best attempt will be judged.

� Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile – senior will be skated on full ice

� Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior). � Entrants in Jumps events may enter any level at or above that which they qualify but may not skate down.

� Competitors may enter more than one Jumps events at different levels.

Level Time Skating rules / standards

Pre – Preliminary

1:15

max.

1. Single toe loop

2. Single flip

3. Jump combination - Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)

Preliminary

1:15

max.

1. Single flip

2. Single Lutz

3. Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)

Pre – Juvenile

1:15

max.

1. Single Axel

2. Single or double jump

3. Jump combination – single/single (no Axel)

Juvenile & Open Juv.

1:15

max.

1. Single Axel

2. Double Salchow

3. Jump combination – single/single or double/single (no Axel)

Intermediate

1:15

max.

1. Single Axel

2. Double loop*

3. Jump combination – double/single (no Axel)

Novice

1:15

max.

1. Double loop

2. Double flip*

3. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)

Junior

1:15

max.

1. Choice of double or triple jump

2. Double or triple flip*

3. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)

Senior

1:15

max.

1. Choice of double or triple jump

2. Double or triple Lutz*

3. Jump combination – double/double or triple/double (may be double Axel)

Adult Pre-Bronze

1:00

max.

1. Waltz or toe loop jump

2. ½ flip, ½ Lutz or ½ loop

Adult Bronze

1:00

max.

1. Single Salchow

2. Single toe loop

3. Any single jump + single toe loop combination (No Axels allowed)

Adult Silver

1:15

max.

1. Single flip

2. Single loop

3. Single/single combination (Axel is permitted)

Adult Gold

1:15

max.

1. Single Axel

2. Single Lutz

3. Single/single or single/double jump combination (may include any single jump, double

toe loop or double Salchow)

Masters

Intermediate/Novice

1:30

max.

1. Axel

2. Double Salchow , double toe loop or double loop

3. Jump combination (double/double, single/double or double/single) that may include

double Salchow , double toe loop or double loop and any single jump including Axel

Masters Junior/Senior

1:30

max.

1. Double loop or double flip

2. Double Lutz

3. Jump combination that may include any double jump

SINGLES SPINS CHALLENGE � 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. Only required elements may be included.

� Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.

� All events are skated on ½ ice.

� Pre-Pre – Sr spins events are offered IJS & 6.0 (all IJS levels will have spins called from no level to level 4)

� No spin may have a flying entry unless explicitly stated

� For spins events judged using IJS each spin is leveled independently from the other spins, that is features will be counted once

per spin, not once per program (Note this is different from free skate and short program events). Spins judged using IJS will

follow the level requirements as stated in the ISU Technical Handbook and accompanying US Technical Notifications from no

Level to Level 4.

� Entrants in Spins events may enter any level at or above that which they qualify but may not skate down.

� Competitors may enter more than one Spins events at different levels.

Level Time Skating rules / standards

Pre –

Preliminary

1:30 max.

1. Upright one-foot spin (3)

2. Upright back scratch spin (3)

3. Sit spin (3)

Preliminary

1:30 max.

1. Scratch spin with change of foot (3)

2. Combination spin with no change of foot (4)

3. Sit spin (3)

Pre – Juvenile

1:30 max.

1. Camel spin (3)

2. Combination spin with no change of foot. (6)

3. Scratch spin with change of foot (3 per foot)

Juvenile &

Open Juv.

1:30 max.

1. Sit spin (4)

2. Combination spin with a change of foot – (4 per foot)

3. Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)

Intermediate

1:30 max.

1. Camel spin with a flying entry (5)

2. Sit spin with change of foot (4 per foot)

3. Combination spin with a change of foot (4 per foot)

Novice

1:30 max.

1. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)

2. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position)


Junior

1:30 max.

1. Sit spin with a flying entry (6)

2. Ladies – layback spin (6); men – cross-foot spin (6)


Senior

1:30 max.

1. Flying spin of choice (6)

2. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly


Adult Pre-

Bronze

1:15 max.

1. One-foot upright spin (3)

2. Two-foot upright spin (3)

Adult Bronze

1:15 max.

1. One-foot upright spin (4)

2. One-foot back spin (3)

3. Sit spin (3)

Adult Silver

1:30 max.

1. Camel spin (3)

2. Layback, sideways leaning or sit spin (4)

3. Combination spin with at least one change of position, no change of foot (3 in each

position)

Adult Gold

1:30 max.

1. Solo spin, no change of foot (4)

2. Second solo spin, different from the first; change of foot optional (4)

3. Combination spin with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (4

each foot)

Masters

Intermediate/N

ovice

1:30 max.


2. Second solo spin, different from the first; change of foot optional (4) May have a flying

entry

3. Combination spin that may have more than one change of foot and at least one change

of position (4 each foot)

Masters

Junior/Senior

1:30 max.


2. Solo spin with a flying entry

3. Combination spin that may have more than one change of foot and at least one change

of position (4 each foot). May have a flying entry

SINGLES STEP SEQUENCES � Levels are based on the skaters’ highest Moves in the Field test passed.

� Music of skater’s choice, including vocal music, not to exceed the maximum time (less time is fine).

� Skaters perform two different step sequences of their choice; any shape or pattern; however, skaters must make it clear when

their first step sequence ends, and their second begins.

� The turns and steps performed at each level are not limited.

� Skaters are encouraged to focus on edge quality, clarity of turns, multi-directional and one-foot skating

� Pre-Pre – Juvenile Steps judged using 6.0, Intermediate - Senior steps judged using IJS.

� Steps will be called per the level requirements (No level – Level 4) as stated in the ISU Tech Handbook

� Entrants in Step Sequence events may enter any level at or above that which they qualify but may not skate down.

� Competitors may enter more than one Step Sequence event at different levels.

Level Ice Time Required elements

Pre-Preliminary ½ Ice 1:30 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted.

Preliminary ½ Ice 1:30 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Pre-Juvenile Full Ice 1:30 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Juvenile & Open Juv. Full Ice 1:30 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Intermediate Full Ice 2:00 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Novice Full Ice 2:00 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Junior Full Ice 2:00 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted. Senior Full Ice 2:15 max. 2 step sequences: Turns and steps not restricted.

PAIRS FREE SKATING & 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. Short Program rules are Rules 5200-5230.

Freestyle events are offered for Pre-Juvenile through Senior Pairs. Short program events are offered for Novice through Senior

Pairs.

SOLO PATTERN DANCE EVENTS General event parameters: Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed.

SOLO PATTERN DANCE EVENT

1. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances.

2. 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 in-between pattern dances

groupings.

Level

Preliminary 1. Canasta Tango

2. Rhythm Blues

re-bronze 1. Cha-Cha

2. Fiesta Tango

Bronze 1. Willow Waltz

2. Ten Fox

Pre-silver 1. European Waltz

2. Foxtrot

Silver 1. Silver Tango

2. Rocker Foxtrot

Pre-gold 1. Killian

2. Blues

Gold 1. Viennese Waltz

2. Argentine Tango

International 1. Cha Cha Congeldo

2. Rhumba

SOLO COMBINED DANCE EVENT – JUVENILE THROUGH SENIOR LEVELS

The combined dance event is comprised of a solo pattern dance (juvenile through novice only) (drawn at the competition

with the starting order) or a solo short dance (junior and senior only) and a solo free dance, with results combined

together for an overall result.

General event parameters:

1. Solo Free Dance elements will be the same as required for the National Solo Dance Series

(http://www.usfsa.org/programs?id=84172)

2. All skaters must either compete at their test level or one level above of their highest completed dance test. The

test level is determined by a skater completing all of the dance tests within that level.

COUPLES PATTERN DANCE EVENTS – PRE-JUVENILE THROUGH NOVICE, and ADULT LEVELS

Couples pattern dance 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. The dances to be skated will be

published once they’ve been selected on the USFS website under the Standard Non-Qualifying Announcement, Dance –

Partnered (http://www.usfsa.org/shell?id=49341).

SHOWCASE EVENTS: Dramatic Entertainment, Light Entertainment, Duet Dramatic Entertainment Event

• 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

Light Entertainment Event

• Programs 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

Duet Event

• Duets are theatrical or artistic performances by any competitors.

• Props and scenery are permitted.

General Event Parameters for all Showcase Events:

1. 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.

2. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.

3. Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at

www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

4. Duets must compete at the highest test level of the two skaters

*The determination of level will be based upon test requirements at the entry deadline. For the U.S. Adult Championships and adult sectional championships,

skaters must meet the test requirements for the level at which they want to compete, and rules 2540-2552 apply. For all other competitions, skaters must

compete at their test level or one level higher, per the above chart.

Event

Must have 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

Singles

&

Duets

(Duets must

compete at the

highest test level of

the two skaters)

Pre-Preliminary No USFS test required Preliminary Free Skate No min age

(max age 20) 1:40 max

Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate Pre-Juvenile Free Skate No min age


Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile Free Skate

2 Preliminary Dances

Juvenile Free Skate or Complete

Pre-Bronze Dance

No min age


Juvenile Juvenile Free Skate

Complete Preliminary Dance

Intermediate Free Skate

Any Silver Dance

13 and

under 2:10 max

Teen Juvenile Free Skate


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


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 2:40 max

Senior Senior Free Skate

Complete Gold Dance 2:40 max

Adult Bronze

Adult Bronze Free Skate or Pairs Events

or have passed the complete Pre-

Bronze Dance Test

Any Pre-Silver Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max

Adult Silver Adult Silver Free Skate or Pairs Events or

have passed one Pre-Silver Dance Test Any Pre-Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max

Adult Gold Adult Gold Free Skate or any Masters

Pairs event or have passed one Pre-Gold

Dance Test

Complete Pre- Gold Dance Test 21 and older 1:40 max

Masters

At least the Masters Intermediate or

any Masters Pairs Event or have

passed the complete Pre-Gold Dance

Test

21 and older 1:40 max

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING EVENTS 1. Teams will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted.

2. All age restrictions are as of July 1st, 2013

3. Teams may have a max of four alternates, in addition to the max number of skaters allowed per level.

4. See the current USFS Rulebook, technical notification and/or ISU communication for skating requirements.

5. The following rules apply to teams of all levels:

- Rule 7020 - Clothing

- Rule 7120 – Definitions of Steps and Turns

- Rule 7130, 7140 – Definitions of Features and Requirements

- Rule 7150 – General Criteria for Basic Requirements for Elements

- Rule 7160 – Illegal Elements/Features/Additional Features/Movements

Level Time Roster Age Test level Rules

Preliminary 2:00 +/- 10 sec. 8 – 16

skaters

All under age 12

Majority under age 10 None

Well balanced program:

Rule 7270

Pre-Juvenile 2:15 +/- 10 sec. 8 – 16

skaters Majority under age 12 None


Rule 7260

Open

Juvenile 2:30 +/- 10 sec.

8 – 16

skaters Under age 20

Pre-preliminary

moves in the field


Rule 7250

Juvenile 3:00 +/- 10 sec. 12 – 20


Preliminary moves

in the field


Rule 7240

Intermediate 3:30 +/- 10 sec. 12 – 20


Pre-Juvenile moves

in the field


Rule 7230

Novice 3:15 +/- 10 sec. 12 – 20

skaters

Under age 16, with the exception

of up to 4 skaters who may be 16

or 17.

Juvenile moves in

the field


Rule 7220

Junior FS: 4:00 +/- 10 sec.

SP: max 2:50

12 – 16

skaters At least age 13, must be under 19

Intermediate moves

in the field

WBP & Short Program:

Rule 7210

Senior FS: 4:30 +/- 10 sec.

SP: max 2:50 16 skaters At least age 15

Novice moves in

the field

WBP & Short Program:

Rule 7200

Collegiate

4:00 +/- 10 sec.

12 – 20

skaters

All must be enrolled in a college

or university degree program as

full-time students

Juvenile moves in

the field


Rule 7280

Open

Collegiate

3:00 +/- 10 sec. 8 – 16

skaters

All must be enrolled in a college

or university degree program as

full-time students

None Well balanced program:

Rule 7290

Adult 3:30 +/- 10 sec. 12 – 20

skaters

At least age 21, with the

exception of up to 4 skaters who

may be 18 – 20.

Preliminary moves

in the field, dance

or figure


Rule 7500

Masters 3:00 +/- 10 sec. 12 – 20

skaters

At least age 25, with the majority

of the team at least 30 None


Rule 7510

Open Adult 2:30 +/- 10 sec. 8 – 16

skaters Majority at least age 19 None


Rule 7520

Open

Masters 2:30 +/- 10 sec.

8 – 16

skaters

At least age 25, with the majority

of the team at least 30 None


Rule 7530

COLLEGIATE TEAM CHALLANGE Team maneuver events consist of teams of two to four athletes (any mix of male and female) performing no more than two of the six

required elements prescribed for their level. An athlete may compete for only one team. Athletes may skate up to any level they desire,

but they may not compete on a team at a lower level than the highest test they have passed. The event will be judged on a team one

mark will be given for each team basis. Teams may consist of athletes from the same college or university or different collegiate or

universities.

Athletes will have a general warm-up of STROKING ONLY for two minutes. There will also be individual warm-ups for each element for

one minute. Teams will be assigned a place to line up along the barrier and must remain on the ice for their entire event. Elements will

be skated individually, and the announcer will call the representative from each team when it is his or her turn to perform the prescribed

element.

• If a team has one athlete perform more than two elements, any succeeding elements performed by that athlete will receive no

value.

• If a competitor performs an element higher than that listed, that element will receive no credit. For example, if the element

specified is a Salchow jump and the competitor performs a double Salchow jump, no credit is given for this element.

• *Judging: Errors are deemed ‘not according to requirements, no value will be given for the performed element. Deduct 0.1

from the technical element mark.

Elements:

1) Combination of two double jumps or a triple jump and a double jump

2) Double or triple Lutz immediately preceded by connecting steps or other free skating moves

3) Flying spin in one position (upright, sit, or camel)

4) One step sequence utilizing entire ice surface

2016 Skate Colorado Basic Skills Series

Denver Invitational (South Suburban)

Date: March 10-13, 2016

www.denverfsc.org

6580 So. Vine Street

Centennial, CO 80121

Competition Chair: Lisa May

[email protected]

(720) 272-0290 Competition Application Deadline: January 31, 2016

Ft. Collins Classic (EPIC)

Date: April 10, 2016

www.fortcollinsfsc.org

1801 Riverside

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Competition Chair: Kate Corser-James

[email protected]

(970) 567-2876 Competition Application Deadline: March 6,

2016

Colorado College Cup (Honnen Ice Arena)

Date: May 7, 2016

http://honnenarena.sportngin.com/

14 Cache La Poudre St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Competition Chair: Linda Alexander [email protected] (719) 389-6156 or (719) 389-6157

Competition Application Deadline: April 8, 2016

Pueblo Invitational (Pueblo Ice Arena)

Date: May 20-22, 2016

www.pueblofsc.webs.com

100 North Grand Ave

Pueblo, CO 81003

Competition Chair: Amber Breyfogle

[email protected]

(719) 252-5687 Competition Application Deadline: April 30, 2016

Front Range Invitational (Greeley Ice Haus)

Date: June 4, 2016

www.mountainviewskatingclub.com

PO Box 336771

Greeley, CO 80633

Competition Chair: Leah Hurst

[email protected]

(970) 616-9101 Competition Application Deadline: May 9, 2016

Broadmoor Open (World Arena)

Date: June 19, 2016

www.broadmoorskatingclub.com

3185 Venetucci Blvd


Competition Chair: Barbara Bradley

[email protected]

(719) 540-5655 Competition Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

Colorado Championships (Ice Centre at the

Promenade)

Date: July 28-30, 2016

www.denverfsc.org

10710 Westminster Blvd

Westminster, CO 80020

Competition Chairs: Lisa May & Brenda Bowers

[email protected]

(303) 517-0701 Competition Application Deadline: June 30, 2016

Colorado Gold (South Suburban)

Date: August 12-14, 2016

www.coloradoskatingclub.net

6580 So. Vine Street

Centennial, CO 80121

Competition Chair: Mike Maciolek

[email protected]

(303) 915-9570 Competition Application Deadline: July 15, 2016

Colorado Springs Invitational

Date: September 18, 2016

www.centennialskatingclub.org

1705 Pikes Peak Avenue


Competition Chair: Lisa Landon

[email protected]

(719) 659-0912 Competition Application Deadline: Aug 5, 2016

** All Basic Skills Competition Series awards will be awarded at this site **

MISSION STATEMENT: Give Colorado skaters a chance to develop their U.S. FIGURE SKATING Basic Skills in a fun,

competitive environment.

AWARDS: During the competition season, skaters and teams/clubs will have the chance to compete at 9 different

competitions and earn points for a final standing. Trophies and medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the

CSI Basic Skills competition.

Basic Skills Series Team Banner (4 x 6) – 1st, 2

nd, and 3

rd place banners will be awarded to the club/skating school

with the most points scored throughout the entire series (all 9 competitions) by skaters representing that

club/skating school (points for clubs and skating schools located at the same rink will be added together to

enhance and create more of a “team” concept). Points will be awarded based upon the same system as the

individual points. Tie breakers will be the same as the individual tie breakers.

Free skate and Elements/Compulsory Program

Series Point System

A skater must enter BOTH Free skating AND the Compulsory/Elements event IN THE SAME LEVEL in each of at

least TWO of the NINE registered Series Basic Skills Competitions to be eligible for accumulating points. Skaters

must compete in a minimum of 2 competitions. Only up to the best 4 scores (free skate and compulsory/elements

added together) of the season will be totaled for the final score in the series. Each event will have a maximum of

six skaters. Both youth and adults may accumulate points!

The system for scoring points for the trophies will be as follows:

1st place 6 points

2nd place 5 points

3rd place 4 points

4th place 3 points

5th place 2 points

6th place 1 point

* A skater will earn three points toward their overall standing each time the skaters enters a level that is higher

than the level competed in at the previous competition throughout the duration of the series. In order to keep the

extra three points he/she must compete in that level or higher in all subsequent competitions. Move up points will

be awarded for all 9 series events (even though the event point scores may not be one of the final four best scores).

In the event that there is only one skater in an event, the skater will have the choice to skate alone OR move up a level to

compete against other skaters, HOWEVER, THE SKATER WILL HAVE TO MOVE UP IN BOTH THE ELEMENTS/COMPULSORY

MOVES AND THE PROGRAMS W/MUSIC EVENTS. In this case, those skaters will be allowed to move back to their original

level to compete at the next competition and shall not be awarded the 3 point move up credit.

If an event has 2-6 skaters, the points will be awarded as if there were six skaters in the group. If there is only one skater

in the group, that skater will be awarded three points.

In case of a tie, the total number of skaters that the competitor has skated against throughout the series (all

competitions and not just the competitions with the 4 best scores) will be the 1st tie breaker. The total score for

all free skate events during the season will be the 2nd tie breaker, and the number of levels increased throughout

the season will be the 3rd tie breaker.

All points follow the skater throughout the series, so if a skater moves up to higher levels, the points follow the skater.

Once a skater moves up a level, they may not compete at a lower level unless they moved up as a result of having no

other skaters in their group.

Trophies will be awarded 1-3 place and medals will be awarded for 4-6 place in each level from Snowplow Sam through

Free skate 6 and Adult 1-6. The trophies and medals will be awarded to the skaters at their level as of the last competition

in the series.

Rules and Format:

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The U.S. Figure Skating Skate Colorado Basic Skills Competition Series is sponsored equally by the 9 participating ice

rinks and/or U.S. FIGURE SKATING member clubs. Competition packages will be available at all participating ice rinks

and/or via the club or rink websites. Each competition will have its own entry forms and specific rules so please make sure

to read the entire announcement for each competition.

ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS

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. 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.

For Snowplow Sam – Basic 8, eligibility will be based on skill level as of the closing date of entries. All SNOWPLOW SAM

and BASIC SKILLS SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 are eligible to skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not

both levels in the same event during the same competition and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been

passed including MIF or individual dances.

For Free skate 1-6, eligibility will be based on skill level as of the closing date of entries. All FREE SKATE 1-6 SKATERS are

eligible to skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same

competition. Skaters may have passed Pre-Preliminary MITF and no higher, Preliminary Dance and no higher, and

may NOT have passed any U.S. FIGURE SKATING free skate tests.

It is very important to the success of the series 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 chair and referee will have the option to move the skater to the proper division, even if this has to

be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors.

Elements Event – Basic Skills Curriculum Format: Each skater will have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive

connecting steps) OR will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee.

• To be skated on ½ ice

• No music

• All elements must be skated in the order listed

• If the description of a required move states the direction of the element or the placement of the free leg, then options

are NOT allowed

• Time: 1:00 or less

Free skate Compulsory Event – Free skate Curriculum and Adults 1-6 Format: In program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is

optional

• To be skated on ½ ice

• No music is allowed

• The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements

from previous levels

• If the description of the move states the direction of the element or the placement of the free leg, then options are

NOT allowed

• A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level

• Time: 1:15 or less

Basic Programs with Music 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.

• To be skated on full ice

• Vocal music is allowed

• The skater may use elements from a previous level


are NOT allowed


• Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate Programs 1-6 with music and Adults

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.

• The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements

from previous levels


are NOT allowed


• Time 1:30+/-10sec

Required Element Descriptions for Elements & Compulsories

Level Skating rules / standards Level Skating rule/ standards

Snowplow Sam 1-3

• March followed by a two foot glide and dip

• Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row

• Forward snowplow stop

• Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row

Free skate 1

• Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive

• Backward outside three-turns R & L

• One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers-minimum 3 revolutions

• Waltz jump from backward crossovers

• Half flip jump

Basic 1

• Forward two foot glide and dip




Free skate 2

• Forward outside or inside spiral - R or L

• Waltz Three's - R or L, 2-3 sets

• Beginning back spin - entry optional –minimum 2 revolutions

• Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence

• Toe loop jump

Basic 2

• Forward one foot glide - either foot

• Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2-3 each foot

• Moving snowplow stop

• Two foot turn in place- forward to backward

• Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row

Free skate 3

• Forward crossovers in a figure 8

• Backward inside three-turns, R & L

• Back spin- minimum 3 revolutions

• Salchow jump

• Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination

Basic 3

• Forward stroking

• Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive

• Forward slalom

• Backward one foot glide - either foot

• Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions

Free skate 4

• Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L

• Sit spin- minimum three revolutions

• Loop jump

• Waltz jump/loop jump combination

Basic 4

• Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L

• Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise

• Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions

• Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes

• Backward snowplow stop - R or L

Free skate 5

• Camel spin- minimum 3 revolutions

• Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three revolutions, each foot

• Loop/loop jump combination

• Flip jump

Basic 5

• Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise

• Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions

• Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum 3 revolutions

• Side toe hop -either direction

• Hockey stop

Free skate 6

• Five step Mohawk sequence - 1 set alternating pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6)

• Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total

• Split jump or stag jump

• Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence

• Lutz jump

Basic 6

• 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

Adult 1

• Forward Marching

• Forward two-foot glide

• Forward swizzle

• Moving Snowplow Stops

Basic 7

• 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 clockwise

• Forward inside pivot

Adult 2

• Forward stroking showing correct use of the blade

• Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise) 4-6 in a row

• Forward one-foot glides

• Slalom

• Backward swizzles, (4 to 6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise)

Basic 8

• Waltz jump – from a standstill

• Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L

• 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 3 revolutions – cannot be initiated from backward crossovers

Adult 3 • Forward outside and inside edges on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Forward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle (4 to 6 in a row consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn

• Beginning 2-foot spin

Adult 4

• Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges

• Backward edges on a circle, (outside and inside, clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Backward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise, 5 consecutive)

• Forward outside 3-turns, right and left

• Forward outside swing rolls to a count of 6

Adult 5

• Forward and Backward Crossovers in a Figure 8 pattern

• Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line

• T-stop, right or left

• Forward inside 3-turns, R & L

• Beginning one foot spin

Adult 6

• Forward Perimeter Stroking with crossover end patterns

• Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glide

• Lunge

• Spiral

• Footwork sequence: (3-5 forward crossovers to an inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward inside the circle and repeat)

Required Element Descriptions for Programs with Music

Level Skating rules / standards Level Skating rule/ standards

Snowplow Sam 1-3

• March followed by a two foot glide and dip




Free skate 1

• Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive

• One-foot upright scratch spin from backward crossovers-minimum 3 revolutions

• Waltz jump from backward crossovers

• Half flip jump

Basic 1

• Forward two foot glide and dip




Free skate 2

• Forward outside spiral - R or L

• Beginning back spin - entry optional –minimum 2 revolutions

• Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence

• Toe loop jump

Basic 2

• Forward one foot glide - either foot

• Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line – 2-3 each foot

• Moving snowplow stop

• Two foot turn in place- forward to backward

• Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row

Free skate 3

• Forward crossovers in a figure 8

• Back spin- minimum 3 revolutions

• Salchow jump

• Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination

Basic 3

• Forward stroking

• Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive

• Forward slalom

• Backward one foot glide - either foot

• Two foot spin – minimum three revolutions

Free skate 4

• Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L

• Sit spin- minimum three revolutions

• Loop jump

• Waltz jump/loop jump combination

Basic 4

• Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L

• Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both directions

• Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes

• Backward snowplow stop - R or L

Free skate 5

• Camel spin- minimum 3 revolutions

• Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum three revolutions, each foot

• Loop/loop jump combination

• Flip jump

Basic 5

• Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions

• Basic one foot spin – free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum 3 revolutions

• Side toe hop -either direction

• Hockey stop

Free skate 6

• Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total

• Split jump or stag jump

• Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence

• Lutz jump

Basic 6

• 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

Adult 1

• Forward Marching

• Forward two-foot glide

• Forward swizzle

• Moving Snowplow Stops

Basic 7

• 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 clockwise

• Forward inside pivot

Adult 2

• Forward stroking showing correct use of the blade

• Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise) 4-6 in a row

• Forward one-foot glides

• Slalom

• Backward swizzles, (4 to 6 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise)

Basic 8

• Moving forward outside or forward inside three-turns R & L

• Waltz jump – from a standstill

• 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 3 revolutions – cannot be initiated from backward crossovers

Adult 3 • Forward outside and inside edges on a circle, (clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Forward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle (4 to 6 in a row consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn

• Beginning 2-foot spin

Adult 4

• Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges

• Backward edges on a circle, (outside and inside, clockwise and counterclockwise)

• Backward crossovers, (clockwise and counterclockwise, 5 consecutive)

• Forward outside 3-turns, right and left

• Forward outside swing rolls to a count of 6

Adult 5

• Forward and Backward Crossovers in a Figure 8 pattern

• Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line

• T-stop, right or left

• Forward inside 3-turns, R & L

• Beginning one foot spin

Adult 6

• Forward Perimeter Stroking with crossover end patterns

• Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glide

• Lunge

• Spiral

• Footwork sequence: (3-5 forward crossovers to an inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward inside the circle and repeat)

BASIC SKILLS SHOWCASE EVENTS: Dramatic Entertainment, Light Entertainment, Duet

Basic Skills Showcase groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Vocal music is permitted and 6.0

judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event

description. Dramatic, Light Entertainment and Duet events will be offered. Groups may be combined at the discretion of

the Chief Referee.

Dramatic Entertainment Event: Program utilizing intense emotional skating quality to depict choreographic theme.

Light Entertainment Event: Program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities such as comedy, love and

mime while incorporating skating skills.

Duet Event: Duets are theatrical or artistic performances by any competitors.

General event parameters:

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 and duet competitors within one minute and by unaided ensemble contestants within two

minutes for setup and two minutes for removal. A 0.2 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 and artistic qualities. Technical skating skills

and difficulty will not be rewarded; 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.

Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org,

under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.

Events and Levels

LEVEL ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM

LENGTH

Snowplow Sam Any elements from Basic 1-8 May not have passed higher than Basic 1 1:00 Max

Basic 1 Any elements from Basic 1-8 May not have passed higher than Basic 1 1:00 Max








Free skate 1 Any elements up to Free Skate 6 May not have passed any USFS freeskate tests 1:30 Max






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