Clayton Figure Skating

March 4th and 5th

*USFSA and CFSA sanctions applied for.

*Competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the USFSA governing non-qualifying competitions, and will be governed by the official rules of the USFSA as specified in the 1999-2000 RULE BOOK, except as modified by this announcement.

The Competition Committee reserves the right to limit the size of each event, and to cancel any event with less than three entrants. Entry fees will be refunded in this case.

*One copy of the competition schedule will be faxed to each participating club. Individuals will need to get flight information from HOME CLUB CONTACT .

*This competition is open to eligible skaters, who are in good standing with the USFSA or CFSA and their home clubs, who are individual members.

* REFUND of entry fees: Entry fees shall be refunded only if the competition is not held, or if entry is withdrawn before the closing date of entries(CR.33.06).

*ACCIDENTS: Clayton Arena , the Town of Clayton , and the Clayton Figure Skating Club , its officers and representatives, accept NO responsibility for damage or injuries suffered by skaters, officials, or spectators during any event in this competition(CR.10.12).

*ELIGIBILITY: Skaters eligibility will be determined by the highest freestyle or dance test passed as of DECEMBER 1, 1999. Flights will be selected on a random basis. Skaters may skate up in any event, but not skate below their test level.

*All events will be held INDOORS at:

Clayton Recreational Park Area

East Line Road

Clayton, NY

*Rink Size:  200` x 85`

* Music will be supplied by the competition Committee for INTERPRETIVE and DANCE. Competitors must provide all other music recorded on cassette tape and labeled with their name, home club, and side to be played. Tapes must be REWOUND. Tapes must be turned in to Registration desk ONE HOUR BEFORE EVENT. A duplicate tape is recommended to avoid problems.

*Results:  Copies will be available at the Registration Desk for .25 cents /copy.

*Awards:  Medals will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places. Ribbons shall be awarded for 4^th and 5th places. All places will be awarded in all BADGE events. PRECISION TEAMS placing 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places shall receive trophies. All teams will receive ribbons. A team trophy will be awarded to the Club that receives the most competition points-excluding precision events. Home club does not vie for the trophy.

*Marking: A closed marking system will be used.

*Admission: None

*Deadline: February 4, 2000

*Checks: Made payable to Clayton Figure Skating Club

*Entries Mailed to:

Lisa Waterbury-Stage

825 Rees St or email rachel@northnet.org

Clayton, NY 13624

315-686-2041

Fees:

Free Style

Pre-Special A	Not passed Badge 6, USFSA Prepreliminary FS or CFSA Novice IV. Must not be 6 years old as of 12/1/99. Program length: 30-45 seconds.
Special A-Silver	Not passed Badge 6, USFSA Prepreliminary FS or CFSA Novice IV. First year competing at Special A Freestyle. Program length: 30-45 seconds
Special A-Gold	Not passed Badge 6, USFSA Prepreliminary FS, or CFSA Novice IV. Completed Special A prior to 12/1/99 . program length: 30-45 seconds
Special B- Silver	Not passed FS Badge 4, USFSA Prepreliminary Fs, or CFSA Free skate IV. First year competing Badge B. Program length: 45-60 seconds.
Special B- Gold	Not passed FS Badge 4, USFSA prepreliminary FS, or CFSA Free skate IV. completed Badge B prior to 12/1/99. Program length: 45-60 seconds.
Pre-preliminary	Not passed USFA Preliminary FS. Program length: 1.5 minutes.
Preliminary	Not passed USFSA Pre-Juvenile or CFSA Jr. Bonze. Program length: 1.5 minutes
Pre-Juvenile A	Not passed USFSA Juvenile or CFSA Jr. Bronze. Program length: 2 minutes

No Axels or Double Jumps Will Be Allowed In The Above Categories

Pre-Juvenile B	Not passed USFSA Juvenile or CFSA Jr. Bronze. Program length: 2 minutes.
Juvenile	Not passed USFSA Intermediate or CFSA Sr. Bronze. Program Length : 2 minutes.
Intermediate	Not passed USFSA Novice or CFSA Jr. Silver. Program length: 2.5 minutes
Novice	Not passed USFSA Junior or CFSA SR. Silver. Program length: 3 minutes
Junior	Not passed USFSA Senior or CFSA Gold. Program length: 3.5 Ladies 4.0 Men
Senior Open	Program length: 4.0 minutes Ladies and 4.5 minutes Men

Individual Compulsory Moves

Skaters through JUVENILE should be prepared to use half ice surface if necessary. No music will be used. Judging will be based on technical merit only. Same eligibility as freestyle. MOVES LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED and MUST BE SKATED IN ORDER. Combination jumps at all levels MAY NOT have a step or turn between.

Short Program

See 1999-2000 USFSA rule book (SSR 3.00) for specific elements required. Times may not exceed those specified.

Intermediate	2.0 minutes
Novice	2:15 minutes
Junior	2:40 minutes

Interpretive

This event will be judged on INTERPRETATION of the music. Two marks will be given (one for TECHNICAL merit and one for COMPOSITION and STYLE). Skaters will be penalized for more than 3 single jumps and more than 3 spins. AXELS and DOUBLE JUMPS will be allowed at Juvenile and above levels only. No costumes or props will be allowed. Same eligibility as Freestyle events. Competition committee will provide the music.

Badge A- 45 seconds	Juvenile- 60 seconds
Badge B- 45 seconds	Intermediate-60 seconds
Prepreliminary- 45 seconds	Novice-60 seconds
Preliminary – 60 seconds	Junior- 60 seconds

Artistic

An Artistic program shall contain a variety of skating moves. These moves should be selected for their value in enhancing the choreographic interpretation of the music rather than for their technical merit or difficulty. Only single jumps will be permitted. Any type of music may be used, including VOCAL. Costumes should be tastefully selected to enhance the mood of the program. Props may not be used. Marks will be awarded for CREATIVITY and MUSICALITY. Same eligibility as freestyle.

CREATIVITY: Judges consider presentation of theme, establishment of theme, use of body language/communication of theme, total body movement, use of skating moves, innovative moves, and overall strength and sureness of skating.

MUSICALITY: Judges consider suitability of music to theme, choreographic interpretation of the character and structure of the music , ability to vary skating to suit the requirements of the music, sequencing and distribution of highlights, utilization of space, ease and sureness of timing, and expression of individual temperament.

Pre-Juvenile	program length: 1.5-2 minutes
Juvenile	program length: 1.5-2 minutes
Intermediate	program length; 2-2.5 minutes
Novice	program length: 2-2.5 minutes
Junior	program length: 2-2.5 minutes

Solo Dance

 

Music provided by Competition Committee.

 

Dutch Waltz	Not passed more than 2 Preliminary Dances.
Canasta Tango	Not passed more than 1 Pre-Bronze Dance
Fiesta Tango	Not passed more than 1 Bronze Dance.
Willow Waltz	Not passed more than 1 Pre-Silver Dance.
Foxtrot	Not passed more than 1Silver Dance
American	Not passed more than 1 Pre-Gold Dance
Blues	Not passed more than 1 Gold Dance
Westminster	Not passed more than 1 International Dance
Rhythm Blues	Open to any skater.
Cha Cha	Open to any skater.
Hickory	Open to any skater.
14 Step	Open to any skater.
Tango	Open to any skater.
Paso Doble	Open to any skater.
Killian	Open to any skater.
Quickstep	Open to any skater.
Argentine	Open to any skater.

Shadow Dance

Canasta	One partner not passed Pre-Bronze level.
Swing	One partner not passed Bronze level.
Ten Fox	One partner not passed Pre-Silver level.
Fourteen Step	One partner not passed Silver level.
Rocker Foxtrot	One partner not passed Pre-Gold level.
Killian	One partner not passed Gold level.
Viennese	Open to any skater

Showcase

No more than 4 performers in a group showcase. Props should be hand held and kept to a minimum. No feathers or boas. Same eligibility as freestyle. Judges may not necessarily be USFSA judges. Showcases will be judges on: Music, Interpretation, Audience Appeal, Skating Performance, Choreography, and Costume.

Compulsory Spins

        Skaters through Juvenile should be prepared to use ½ ice surface. No music will be used. No Jumps Allowed. Footwork sequences are permitted to connect moves, but will not be judges. Same eligibility as freestyle.

Badge	One foot spin (3rev), two foot spin (3 rev).
Prepreliminary	One foot spin (3 rev), two foot spin(3 rev), sit spin(3 rev)
Preliminary	One foot upright spin, optional free foot (3rev), one foot back spin, entry optional(3rev), sit spin in recognizable sit position (3rev).
Pre-Juvenile	Camel spin (3re), camel/sit spin-no change of foot(3 rev/position), front scratch to back scratch, exit on spinning foot (4 rev/foot).
Juvenile	Forward sit spin (4 rev), ladies: layback or attitude spin(4rev) or men: forwards camel spin(4rev), combination spin with one change of foot (4rev/foot)-camel , sit, attitude, or layback.
Intermediate	Sit spin to change foot spin (4rev/foot in position), camel sto back camel (4 rev/foot in position), spin combination consisting of one change of foot and one change of position (4 rev/foot in position).
Novice	Camel, sit or layback (6 rev in position), flying camel(5 rev), spin combination consisting of one change of foot and one change of position (5 rev/foot ).
Junior	Flying sit or flying change (reverse) sit spin (6 rev in position), layback or cross foot spin(6 rev), spin combination consisting of three positions and one change of foot(5 rev/position).
Senior	At least four spins (solo spins must be 6 rev/position)-One must be a flying spin and one must be a spin combination consisting of at least two positions and at least one change of foot (minimum of 10 total rev).

Team Compulsory Moves

This event consists of teams of 3 to 5 skaters, male or female. No skater may perform more than two moves. Judging will be based on technical merit only. Skaters should be prepared to use ½ ice. Same eligibility as freestyle.

Badge A	Backwards skating, forward crossovers, gliding backwards on one foot, any stop, bending over and touching ankles while gliding.
Badge B	Mohawk, three turn, forward crossovers, backwards crossover, waltz jump.
Prepreliminary	Salchow, Mohawk, spiral, one foot spin, waltz jump/toe loop combination.
Preliminary	Spiral , scratch spin, flip, waltz jump/loop combination, toe loop/toe loop combination
Pre-Juvenile	Lutz, sit spin, loop/loop combination , change foot spin, backwards spiral
Juvenile	Camel spin, lutz, flip/loop combination , combination spin , forward or backwards spiral.
Intermediate	Axel, layback spin, double salchow, two jump combination (one must be double toe loop), straight line footwork
Novice	Axel, double loop, double/double combination, combination spin which includes a camel, circular footwork.

Moves in the Field

Moves in the Field patterns will be judged based on their descriptions in the 1998-1999 USFSA rule book.

Prepreliminary	Not passed Preliminary Moves: Forward perimeter stroking, basic consecutive edges.
Preliminary	Not passed Pre-Juvenile Moves: Forwards and backwards crossovers, consecutive edges
Pre-Juvenile	Not passed Juvenile Moves: Backwards perimeter power crossover stroking (counterclockwise only), 3-Turns in the field
Juvenile	Not passed Intermediate Moves: Eight step Mohawk sequence, backwards, Power 3-Turns
Intermediate	Not passed Novice Moves: Stroking on forward power circle, backwards power circle, backwards perimeter power stroking with power 3-Turns.
Novice	Not passed Junior Moves: Forward perimeter power crossover stroking to a backwards quick rocker turn sequence, backwards perimeter power stroking with back inside 3-Turns and forward inside 3-Turns.
Junior	Not passed Senior Moves: Stroking forward power circles, stroking backwards power circles, power pulls.
Senior	Open to any skater: Sustained edge step, extension spiral step, backwards outside power double 3-turns to power double inside rocker.

Synchronized Skating

Teams must be registered with USFSA/CFSA. Registration numbers are required on entry form. ELIGIBILITY: USFSA Rule book (CR 47.00), REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: USFSA Rule Book (CR 48.01), CONDUCT USFSA Rule Book (CR 53-57.01). All Ages are as of 7/1/99.**

Preliminary	8-16 skaters, 75% must be 9 years old or younger. Up to 25% may be 11 years old or younger.***Program length: 2 minutes.
Juvenile	12-24 skaters, 11 years old or younger. ***Program length : 3.5 minutes
Intermediate	12-20 skaters. Skater must be 15 years old or younger. **Program length: 3.5 minutes.
Novice	12-24 skaters. Skaters must be 14 years or younger. **Program length: 3.5 minutes.
Teen	8-12 skaters. Majority must be 18 or younger. ** Program length : 2.5 minutes
Junior	Classic 12-20 skaters. 75% must be 18 years old or younger** Remaining 25% may be 19 years old or older**Program length:- 4 minutes.
Junior	12-20 skaters. 12 years old or older, but no older than 19**. Program length: 4 minutes