SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH SPRING 2018 COMPETITION DATE & VENUE: Saturday 8 th September 2018 (12:30-2:00pm–TBC & 4:30–7:30pm) Penrith Skatel – Figure events 120 Russell Street, Emu Plains, NSW Sunday 9 th September 2018 (8:00am – 5:00pm - TBC) Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium – Free & Dance events 16 Stewart Street, South Windsor, NSW SANCTION NO.: N05/2018 REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00 per Competitive skater $15.00 per Rising Stars NOMINATION FEES: $35.00 per skater per Competitive event $15.00 per skater per Rising Stars event $10.00 per skater Skater Achiever Program event NOMINATION CLOSING: Saturday 11 th August (Fee due by 18 th August) 2018 DRAW: Sunday 12 th August 2018 GENERAL RULES o Skaters may choose to enter the grade that most suits their standard, but may not move back to a lower level grade than that which they have already competed in Elementary Championships, State/National Championships (except where allowed in AAC Rules). Skaters may enter only 1 event per discipline (except where addition events are available). o Condition of Entry All skaters must be Skate NSW/Skate Australia members. o All nominations to be provided on the SkateNSW Portal by the Nomination Closing date. https://www.skatensw.org.au/events/ o All fees to be paid by the Fees due date, otherwise late fees apply. Withdrawals will only be credited on receipt of Doctors Cert. o Figure Foot Draws will be made by the Draw date. o All Requirement Groups will be selected to suit the Final Calendar. o Awards: Only skaters that attend the presentation will receive their awards - preferably on Skates/Outfit (or off Skates/Tracksuit). o For more information please refer to the NSW Competition Rules, AAC Rules and CEPA/FIRS-ATC Rules. ‘RISING STARS’ RULES o The Rising Stars events are CAT 3 events, open to any skater of Development Membership (or Competitive/Premium membership). o Non members of Skate Australia that wish to compete in the CAT 4 events (Promotional Event) or CAT 3 events (Rising Stars), must join SkateNSW (minimum CAT 4 Recreational) in order to participate in one competition. They must upgrade to CAT 3 in order to participate in a second competition. o ‘Rising Stars’ Events may only be entered by skaters who have not competed in League Competition in the relevant discipline. o All Rising Stars grades will be open aged, except the Masters grade. o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into two age groups (Under 10 and 10 & over). o There are no Proficiency Test requirements for ‘Rising Stars’ events. o Rising Stars events will be closed scoring o Rising Stars - All Skaters will receive a Participation Certificate. o Rising Stars - Skaters who place 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd will receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation). ‘LEAGUE’ RULES o The Competitive events are open to any skater of Competitive (CAT 2) or Premium (CAT 1) membership. o In order to provide a Development pathway, all League grades will be open aged, except the Masters grade or where specified. o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older, or five (5) or more skaters aged 21 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into three age groups (Under 10, 10 & over and 21 & over). o Where feasible Championship Figure events will include more than 2 Figures. o Where feasible Championship Figure events will be skated together. o Where feasible Championship Free Skating events (Cadet, Youth & Advanced / Junior & Senior) will be skated together. o Where feasible Free Skating International Short Program may be split into separate grades (Cadet, Youth, Junior, Senior). o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 1 (Juvenile/Preliminary/Cadet) will be split into separate grades (Juvenile, Preliminary, Cadet) o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 2 (Youth/Advanced) will be split into two grades o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 3 (Junior/Senior).will be split into two grades o ~ Proficiency Test requirements are a guide only. Note Skaters wishing to compete at State or Nationals championships will need the Proficiency Test level requirement for the grade, as per AAC Rules. o Competitive events will be closed scoring. o Awards: Skaters who place 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation). o See Free Skating Pairs, Dance Couples and Precision requirements for further rules.
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SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH
SPRING 2018 COMPETITION
DATE & VENUE: Saturday 8th September 2018 (12:30-2:00pm–TBC & 4:30–7:30pm) Penrith Skatel – Figure events 120 Russell Street, Emu Plains, NSW
Sunday 9th September 2018 (8:00am – 5:00pm - TBC) Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium – Free & Dance events 16 Stewart Street, South Windsor, NSW
SANCTION NO.: N05/2018
REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00 per Competitive skater $15.00 per Rising Stars
NOMINATION FEES: $35.00 per skater per Competitive event $15.00 per skater per Rising Stars event $10.00 per skater Skater Achiever Program event
NOMINATION CLOSING: Saturday 11th August (Fee due by 18th August) 2018
DRAW: Sunday 12th August 2018
GENERAL RULES o Skaters may choose to enter the grade that most suits their standard, but may not move back to a lower level grade than that which they have already
competed in Elementary Championships, State/National Championships (except where allowed in AAC Rules). Skaters may enter only 1 event per discipline (except where addition events are available).
o Condition of Entry All skaters must be Skate NSW/Skate Australia members.
o All nominations to be provided on the SkateNSW Portal by the Nomination Closing date.
https://www.skatensw.org.au/events/
o All fees to be paid by the Fees due date, otherwise late fees apply. Withdrawals will only be credited on receipt of Doctors Cert.
o Figure Foot Draws will be made by the Draw date.
o All Requirement Groups will be selected to suit the Final Calendar.
o Awards: Only skaters that attend the presentation will receive their awards - preferably on Skates/Outfit (or off Skates/Tracksuit).
o For more information please refer to the NSW Competition Rules, AAC Rules and CEPA/FIRS-ATC Rules.
‘RISING STARS’ RULES o The Rising Stars events are CAT 3 events, open to any skater of Development Membership (or Competitive/Premium membership).
o Non members of Skate Australia that wish to compete in the CAT 4 events (Promotional Event) or CAT 3 events (Rising Stars), must join SkateNSW (minimum CAT 4 Recreational) in order to participate in one competition. They must upgrade to CAT 3 in order to participate in a second competition.
o ‘Rising Stars’ Events may only be entered by skaters who have not competed in League Competition in the relevant discipline.
o All Rising Stars grades will be open aged, except the Masters grade.
o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into two age groups (Under 10 and 10 & over).
o There are no Proficiency Test requirements for ‘Rising Stars’ events.
o Rising Stars events will be closed scoring
o Rising Stars - All Skaters will receive a Participation Certificate.
o Rising Stars - Skaters who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation).
‘LEAGUE’ RULES o The Competitive events are open to any skater of Competitive (CAT 2) or Premium (CAT 1) membership.
o In order to provide a Development pathway, all League grades will be open aged, except the Masters grade or where specified.
o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older, or five (5) or more skaters aged 21 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into three age groups (Under 10, 10 & over and 21 & over).
o Where feasible Championship Figure events will include more than 2 Figures.
o Where feasible Championship Figure events will be skated together.
o Where feasible Championship Free Skating events (Cadet, Youth & Advanced / Junior & Senior) will be skated together.
o Where feasible Free Skating International Short Program may be split into separate grades (Cadet, Youth, Junior, Senior).
o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 1 (Juvenile/Preliminary/Cadet) will be split into separate grades (Juvenile, Preliminary, Cadet)
o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 2 (Youth/Advanced) will be split into two grades
o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 3 (Junior/Senior).will be split into two grades
o ~ Proficiency Test requirements are a guide only. Note Skaters wishing to compete at State or Nationals championships will need the Proficiency Test level requirement for the grade, as per AAC Rules.
o Competitive events will be closed scoring.
o Awards: Skaters who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation).
o See Free Skating Pairs, Dance Couples and Precision requirements for further rules.
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FIGURE EVENTS – RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Figure Age Test Level
Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level
IN-LINE LEVEL 1 (Recreational)
Up to 1:30 mins 1 Two foot Spin Open* n/a 2 Cross Rolls 3 Two foot ½ Jump 4 Waltz Jump 5 Extended Drop Knee 6 Mohawk (Open or Closed) 7 One Foot Balance (edge optional)
CAT 3
IN-LINE LEVEL 2 (Development)
Up to 1:30 mins 1 Backward Cross Pulls Open* n/a 2 Mohawk Footwork 3 IB or IF Upright Spin 4 Waltz Jump 5 Attempted Salchow 6 Three turns (on both feet) 7 Spreadeagle 8 ½ Loop
CAT 3
All items must be skated in the correct order.
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FREE SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level
LEVEL 1 (Tiny Tot) As per Australian Championship rules
Up to 2:30 mins (+/- 5 sec) Note: Tiny Tots time is up to 2:00 mins
Compulsory Items: - Min 2 different ½ & 1 rev. jumps - Min 2 different upright spins - Straight line step sequence - Spiral (Arabesque) Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 1 revolution except Axel - Combination of more than 5 jumps - More than 10 jumps in routine - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin
Open* n/a
CAT 2
LEVEL 2 (Primary) As per Australian Championship rules
2:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - Axel type jump - Toe Loop - Lutz - 1 upright spin - There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of
which MUST be a combination - Min 1 Step sequence (circle or line/diagonal
or serpentine) - 2 position Spiral sequence (serpentine) Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 1 revolution except
Axel, Double Toe Loop & Double Salchow - Max 2 Combinations (of not more than 4
jumps in Combo)
- More than 10 jumps in routine - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin - More than 3 spins in routine
Open* Free No.1~
CAT 2
MASTERS 2:00 mins (+/- 5 sec)
Any Free Skating items 21+ Free No.1~
CAT 2
LEVEL 3 (Juvenile) As per Australian Championship rules
3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - Axel type jump - Toe Loop - Lutz - Sit spin - There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of
which MUST be a combination - Min 1 Step sequence (circle or line/diagonal
or serpentine) - 2 position Spiral sequence (serpentine)
Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 2 revolutions - More than seven (7) jumps excluding
connecting jumps - An Axel and doubles can be performed no
more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- Max 2 Combinations (of not more than 5 & 3 jumps in Combo)
- Broken Ankle Camel spin - More than 3 spins in routine
Open* Free No.2~
CAT 2
PRELIMINARY As per Australian Championship rules
2:30 mins (+/- 5 sec)
Compulsory Items: - Minimum 1 Secondary or Advanced
Diagonal Footwork sequence Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 2 revolutions - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin
Open Free No.3~
CAT 2
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Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level
CADET* As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program
3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - Axel type jump - Toe Loop - There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of
which MUST be a combination - 1 step sequences (Circle, Diagonal, Straight
line, Serpentine) Restrictions: - No more than eight (8) jumps EXCLUDING
connecting jumps - No more than 3 spins - Same Spin cannot be presented more than
twice
- No Broken Ankle Camel Spin - A jump of the same kind (type and rotation)
exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- Max 2 Combinations (of not more than 5 jumps in Combo)
- All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced
Open Free No.4~
CAT 2
YOUTH* As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program
4.00 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - Axel type jump - Toe Loop - There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of
which MUST be a combination - 1 step sequences (Circle, Diagonal, Straight
line, Serpentine) Restrictions: - No more than nine (9) jumps EXCLUDING
connecting jumps - No more than 3 spins - Same Spin cannot be presented more than
twice
- No Broken Ankle Camel Spin - A jump of the same kind (type and rotation)
exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- No more than 3 jump combinations - No jump combination can exceed 5 jumps
INCLUDING connecting jumps - All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced
Open Free No.4~
CAT 2
ADVANCED*
As per Australian Championship rules
3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of
which MUST be a combination - 2 different step sequences (Circle, Diagonal
or Serpentine) MUST be Advanced footwork Restrictions: - A jump of the same kind (type and rotation)
exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced
Open Free No.5~
CAT 2
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Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level
JUNIOR** As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program
Ladies Men
4:15 – 4.30 mins 4.30 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - An Axel type jump (Can be in combination) - Maximum 2 Spin elements, one MUST be a
- 1 Choreographic step sequence Restrictions: - No more than eight (8) jumps for women
and nine (9) jumps for men are allowed EXCLUDING the connecting jumps
- A jump of the same kind (type and rotation) exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- No more than three (3) jump combinations - The number of jumps within the combination
cannot be more than five (5) INCLUDING the connecting jumps
- All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced
12+ Free No.5~
CAT 2
SENIOR** As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program
Ladies Men
4:15 – 4.30 mins 4.30 mins (+/- 10 sec)
Compulsory Items: - An Axel type jump (Can be in combination) - Maximum 2 Spin elements, one MUST be a
- 1 Choreographic step sequence Restrictions: - No more than eight (8) jumps for women
and nine (9) jumps for men are allowed EXCLUDING the connecting jumps
- A jump of the same kind (type and rotation) exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.
- No more than three (3) jump combinations - The number of jumps within the combination
cannot be more than five (5) INCLUDING the connecting jumps
- All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced
12+ Free No.5~
CAT 2
OPEN SHORT PROGRAM*** As per Australian Championship rules
2:15 mins (+/- 5 sec)
Compulsory Items: Must be skated in order - Axel (Must be Single) - Combination Jump (Min 3-Max 5 Jumps, to
include an Axel and/or Double jump) - Toe Assisted Jump (Single or Double) - Open Position Spin (A, B or C Class) - Diagonal Advanced Footwork Sequence - Combination Spin (2 or 3 positions including
a Sit Spin) Restrictions - Jumps greater than 2 revolutions - No Broken Ankle Camel Spin
Open* Free No.3~
CAT 2
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Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level
INTERNATIONAL SHORT PROGRAM***
Hybrid of Cadet, Youth, Junior and Senior Short Program Rules
Compulsory Items: Can be skated in any order - Axel (Single, Double or triple) - Combination Jump (Min 2-Max 4) - Toe Assisted Jump (Single, Double or
Triple) - Open Position Spin - Combination Spin (Up to 5 positions
including a Sit Spin) - Straight line Footwork Sequence Restrictions - No jump can be presented more than twice
12+ Free No.4~
CAT 2
* Cadet, Youth & Advanced to be skated as one event
** Junior & Senior to be skated as one event
*** Open Short Program and International Short program to be skated as one event
FREE SKATING PAIRS EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Age Test Level
OPEN PAIRS Up to 2:30 mins Open n/a CAT 2
Being a Specialist discipline, other Pairs Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2018)
SKATER ACHIEVER PROGRAM EVENT o The ‘Skater Achievement Program’ (SAP) event is open to any skater of Skater Achiever Program or Development Membership that
has not competed in any form of Artistic Skating Competition before.
o The ‘SAP’ event will be open aged. There are no Proficiency Test requirements for the ‘SAP’ event.
o The ‘SAP’ event will be closed scoring - All Skaters will receive a Participation Certificate (only).
Grade Time Items Age Test Level
PROMOTIONAL EVENT
Up to 1:00 mins SAP Promotional Event Open Learn to Skate -Pre-Competition
1 T-start 2 Stroking 3 Spiral / Extended Drop knee 4 Stroking 5 Crouch / Shoot the duck /
LEVEL 2 (Elementary) Olympic Foxtrot 104 Foxtrot Open Dance No.1~ / Solo No.1~ Canasta Tango 100 Tango
CAT 2
Being a Specialist discipline, other Dance Couples Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2018) - i.e.
MASTERS City Blues 88 Blues 30+ Dance No. 1~ / Solo No. 1~ Casino Tango 100 Tango
CAT 2
COUPLES - Creative Dance Grade Requirements as per Australian Championship rules Age Test Level
LEVEL 1 (Juvenile/Preliminary) FREE DANCE
2:30 mins
(+/- 10 sec) Open Dance No. 3~ / Solo No. 4~
CAT 2
LEVEL 2 (Cadet/Advanced) FREE DANCE
3.00 mins
(+/- 10 sec) 12+ Dance No. 5~ / Solo No. 6~
CAT 2
LEVEL 3 (Junior/Senior) FREE DANCE
3.30 mins (+/- 10 sec) 12+ Dance No. 6~ / Solo No. 8~
CAT 2
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PRECISION/SHOW SKATING EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) Grade Time Items No. of Skaters Age
MINI PRECISION
Up to 2:30 mins 1. Circle with 2 change of holds 2. A kickline that covers 1/2 the length of the rink 3. An Intersecting manoeuvre 4. Pinwheel – 2 / 3 / 4 spoke 5. Block 3 or more lines.
4-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)
Open*
CAT 3
SMALL SHOW GROUP Up to 2:30 mins 1. No more than 4 precision elements allowed. These must be in character of the music & show.
2. Free skating and pair elements are allowed. 3. Jumps up to 1 revolution allowed. 4. Movements or steps in stationary position are
allowed, but excessive stationary elements will be given less credit.
5. Choreography must commence within 10 seconds of music starting.
6. Handheld props are allowed and once picked up must be used until commencement of program.
4-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)
Open*
CAT 3 PRECISION/SHOW SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time No. of Skaters Age
FRESHMAN PRECISION 2:30 mins (+/- 5 sec) 9-24 skaters Open CAT 2
OPEN PRECISION 3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 9-24 skaters Open CAT 2
MINI PRECISION Up to 3:00 mins 6-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)
Open
CAT 2
SMALL SHOW GROUP 4:00 - 5:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 6-12 skaters (+2 Reserves)
Open
CAT 2
QUARTET GROUP 3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 4 skaters Open CAT 2
Being a Specialist discipline, other Precision/Show Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2018)
There are no Proficiency Test requirements for Precision/Show Skating Events.
No more than 25% of a Team can compete in two events.
