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29 th ANNUAL OGOPOGO FREESKATE COMPETITION
FEBRUARY 15, 16 & 17, 2008
Hosted by the Glengarry FSC and held at Memorial Arena, 399 Power Street , Penticton , B.C.

This competition is open to skaters who are registered members in good standing with Skate Canada or the United States Figure Skating Association. The competition is sanctioned by Skate Canada/United States Figure Skating Association and shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the current Skate Canada Rule Book.

PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY.

Entries must be in the hands of the Registrar by midnight January 11th 2008 . Eligibility for entries is governed by tests passed and age as of January 11th, 2008 for all STARSkate Events. For Competitive Stream Events the age shall be as of July 1 st , 2007 and tests passed as of closing date of entries.

For all events, if only one competitor is entered, the skater will have the option of skating up an event, skating for an evaluation by one judge, or withdrawing with a refund. No medals will be awarded for skating for an evaluation.

For Pair and Dance events, both competitors must complete separate entry forms. It is the responsibility of the skater and coach to correctly fill out the entry form. Placement of the skater in the correct event will be based on the information provided on the entry form and can be changed only at the discretion of the Competition Committee and Chief Referee.

Entries must be accompanied by the completed entry summary forms (filled out in alpha and event order) and the necessary fee(s) and mailed to the Registrar (address Page 2 of this Announcement). Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by this summary form. Entries MUST be collected by each club and mailed in a group with CLUB CHEQUES to cover the total club entries. Cheques or money orders to be made payable to the OGOPOGO FREESKATE COMPETITION . Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the committee. A doubled fee penalty may apply. U.S. entries must be made payable in Canadian funds.

FEES

The entry fees will be as follows:

Pre-Elementary, Elementary and Pre-Preliminary Singles $45.00

Preliminary through Gold Singles $55.00

Competitive Singles (Short Program or Freeskate) $55.00

Competitive Singles (Short Program and Freeskate) $85.00

Pair Events (per couple) one part skated ____ $65.00

Pair Events (per couple) two parts skated_____ $75.00

Dance Events (per couple) one part skated___ $75.00

Dance Events (per couple) two parts skated___ $80.00

Interpretive Events ­$55.00

Triathlon $85.00

NOTE: The entry fees must accompany the entry forms. Cheques must be dated no later than the closing date of January 11 th, 2008 or the entries will not be accepted. NSF Cheques are charged an additional $15.00

REGISTRAR: Noreen Carlton

P.O. Box 865

36272 99 th Street

Oliver , BC V0H 1T0

Phone: (250) 485-0047 (No calls after 10 PM please)

Fax: (250) 485-0047

E-mail: ncarlton47@hotmail.com

If sending entries by courier, please mark “No Signature Required”

Please enclose an e-mail address (mandatory) with the mailing of entries for schedule of events. Groups will no longer be faxed or mailed. Also enclose a club contact person and phone number. Ensure all necessary signatures are on the entry forms and that they are all filled out clearly and completely. Forms not fully completed may not be accepted and/or you may be levied a fee for office charges.

Due to time constraints, entries may be limited to approximately 525 entries, so please get your entries in early to avoid disappointment. Should numbers have to be limited, they will be limited in the lower end STARSkate Categories.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Skaters may enter only one event in each discipline of Singles, Pairs, Dance and Interpretive (STARSkate and Competitive events). The exception to this is the Triathlon where skaters may enter this in addition to any individual events. However, skaters entering multiple events do so with the understanding that they may have schedule conflicts that are unable to be resolved.
2. EVENT COMPOSITION: In normal circumstances, each category at the competition must be held for Ladies and Men separately. However, at the discretion of the Technical Representative / Chief Referee and the Host Committee, a decision to combine events may be made as follows:
   1. Combine two or more categories in the same event when each category has fewer than three entries.
   2. Combine two or more categories in the same event when one category has insufficient entries to hold the event.
      In any of the above cases, categories may be combined only with full, prior knowledge and agreement of all competitors affected.
3. The skating order shall be drawn by lot and may be drawn by computer for the initial round for the first or only portion of an event. Except as noted, draws will be made in accordance with SC Rules.
4. Should entries in any competitive event be exceedingly large, the event will be divided into smaller groups by lot, which may also be drawn by computer. For STARSkate groupings and LOC events, the event may be divided into small groups according to birth date. Groups for Interpretive events will first be determined by level of Free Skate test passed, then by birthdate if further grouping is required. Should it be necessary to divide into groups, each group shall be considered a final.

1. Medals shall be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th place for all groups.
2. Closed marking will be used for all events. As per Skate Canada Regulation Change 9, April 2003, only the final result will be posted.
3. The competition ice surface of the arena is 80' x 180' with slightly rounded corners.
4. Competitors may “skate up” one category above their qualifications in this competition. Please indicate on the registration form by checking the appropriate box.
5. No collect telephone calls will be accepted and some long distance calls may not be returned dependent upon the nature of the query.

Attention All Coaches: It is mandatory for all participating coaches to register at competitions and to show their accreditation at all times during the competition in order to be at ice level during the events. Temporary accreditation will be issued for a fee of $25.00 by showing current Skate Canada membership and First Aid information.

As parents are not allowed in the dressing rooms, the host club will provide a “common area” where parents can be with their skaters to put on their skates before they compete.

The George Hicks Team Trophy will be awarded to the club with the highest total points as follows:

 

(a) 4 or more entries - 1st place 5 points

- 2nd place 3 points

- 3rd place 2 points

(b) 3 Entries - 1st place 3 points

- 2nd place 2 points

(c) 2 Entries - 1st place 2 points

OTHER INFORMATION  

MUSIC

MUSIC WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS IT COMPLIES WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Cassette tapes or CD ONLY will be accepted and should contain only the competition music. Music must conform to the standard specifications listed below. Competitors must hand in 1 cassette tape/CD at the registration desk at least one hour prior to the start of their event. A back-up cassette tape/CD is a requirement of each competitor and should be left with your coach prior to the start of your event. If providing two CD’s, competitors must also have a back-up cassette tape as there has been difficulty with some CDs when rinks are cold etc.. Please be sure that all tapes are rewound and ready to go prior to handing in at registration. The Glengarry FSC and the Competition Committee will accept no responsibility for breakage, damage or loss, but will take every precaution to safeguard each cassette/CD.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CASSETTES AND CD’S

1. Only one (1) program shall be recorded on each cassette or CD.

2. The start of the music shall be recorded at least three (3) seconds and a maximum of five (5) seconds following the head leader.

3. Competitor's name, event, and home club followed by MUSIC timing (not skating time) shall be printed on side one only of the cassette or CD.

4. Each cassette/CD shall be enclosed in its plastic container.

5. Maximum length of cassette tape shall be C-60.

6. Music shall be recorded at equal levels on both left and right channels in stereo.

NOTE: We will not automatically return unclaimed tapes. When you request your tape to be returned it will be the responsibility of the skater to pay all shipping costs.

COSTUMING

The clothing for all competitors must be modest, dignified, and appropriate for athletic competition – not garish or theatrical in design.

REFUNDS
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES FOR THE COMPETITION FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER - SC RULE.

ADMISSIONS

Admission will be free to all. There will be no reserved seats.

WARM UP TIMES FOR SINGLES & PAIRS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS :

Pre-Elementary, Elementary, Pre Preliminary 3 minutes

Introductory and Open Pairs 3 minutes

Preliminary FS and all Interpretive 4 minutes

Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Pre Juvenile 5 minutes

Junior Silver, Senior Silver, Gold 6 minutes

Juvenile through Junior (Short & Long) 6 minutes

Skating Skills warm-up for Triathlon Events 3 minutes

ALL DANCE EVENTS WILL BE GOVERNED BY SC RULES.

At the discretion of the referee, the duration of the warm up periods may be reduced to a minimum of three minutes. All warm up periods for one event must be equal.

AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS

Presentations of medals (up to and including 6 th place) will take place in the lower lobby of Memorial Arena. The Committee will endeavour to have off-ice medal presentations throughout the competition to accommodate the skaters. Please look for the time of presentations on the official bulletin board and throughout the arena and keep in mind that presentation time and place is subject to change. The Team Trophy will be presented at the close of the competition to the club that has accumulated the most points.

Please Note : Medals will only be available at presentation times. Anyone who cannot be present for their presentation may have them picked up by their coach or an adult at the next presentation time. If you wish, we will mail them to you at a fee of $5.00, payable in advance.

BULLETINS & NOTICES

An official bulletin board will be maintained in the lobby of the arena. All official announcements and schedules will be posted thereon. The starting time for each event will be posted on this board and this schedule will supersede all other schedules. The posting of notices on this board will be considered sufficient notification to competitors.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A list of competitors with their event and groupings, along with a tentative competition time schedule, will be e-mailed to each club having participants. Please check with your club secretary for the arrival of these papers. Should you wish a personal copy of the schedule of events and your group listing, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your registration.

PRACTICE ICE

There will be no official practice ice available.

REGISTRATION

Registration will take place in the lobby of the Memorial Arena for ALL SKATERS and will be open for the duration of the competition. Skaters must register personally at least one hour prior to their scheduled event. Events may start up to one half hour ahead of schedule.

PROTOCOLS

All protocols must be pre ordered using the enclosed form. Club protocols, if picked up, are complimentary. However, they must still be pre-ordered. All others are $10.00. Should an individual or club wish to have their protocol mailed, the mailing fee is $3.00. Protocols will be available at the end of the competition, approximately 15 minutes after the posting of the last event. Protocols will also be available online at the Region website http://www.okregion.ca following the Competition.

LIMITING OF ENTRIES

All events will be on a first come, first served basis. Clubs should ensure that they send their entries in early to avoid disappointment (See page 2 of this announcement).

STARSKATE EVENTS

NOTE: To balance group sizes events may be broken into groups according to BIRTHDATE at the discretion of the Competition Committee. Groupings for interpretive events will first be decided according to level of Free Skate test passed and then by birthdate.

All STARSkate events will be judged according to the Well Balanced Program Requirements that can be found at the end of this announcement. Please note that the BC/YT Section has established jump restrictions in the Elementary, Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary Free Skate events.

FREE SKATE EVENTS

EVENT #1: ELEMENTARY LADIES

EVENT #2: ELEMENTARY MEN

Competitors must not have passed the Preliminary Free Skating Test or any portion thereof. Must be 1 st year competitors. Jumps must be no higher than a loop jump. (This means no flip, lutz or axel). These jumps, if attempted, will receive no credit. In addition, a deduction of 0.2 will be taken in the first mark for each forbidden jump. First year competitor means that a skater may compete in this event for a 12 month period starting with the first competition in which they compete. A skater may not enter the same competition in this category more than once. This one year restriction does not apply to skaters who are seven years of age or younger as of the closing date for entries nor to skaters who are registered with Special Olympic programs.

One free skating program to music of 1.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length.

EVENT #2: PRE -PRELIMINARY LADIES

EVENT #4: PRE -PRELIMINARY MEN

Competitors must not have passed the complete Preliminary Free Skating Test.

One free skating program to music of 1.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement. Note that program must not include any jump higher than a single lutz.

EVENT #5: PRELIMINARY LADIES 10 & Under

EVENT # 6: PRELIMINARY LADIES 11 & Over

EVENT # 7: PRELIMINARY MEN

Competitors may have passed the Preliminary Free Skating Test but not the complete Junior Bronze Free Skating Test nor any portion of a free skating test higher than Junior Bronze

One free skating program to music of 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement. Note the program may only include one double jump – either double salchow or double toe loop

EVENT # 8: JUNIOR BRONZE LADIES 12 & Under

EVENT # 9: JUNIOR BRONZE LADIES 13 & Over

EVENT #10: JUNIOR BRONZE MEN

Competitors may have passed the Junior Bronze Free Skating Test but not the complete Senior Bronze Free Skating Test nor any portion of a free skating test higher than Senior Bronze

One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement. Note the program may only include 2 double jumps from double salchow, double toe loop and/or double loop

EVENT #11: SENIOR BRONZE LADIES

EVENT #12: SENIOR BRONZE MEN

Competitors may have passed the Senior Bronze Free Skating Test but not the complete Junior Silver Free Skating Test nor any portion of a free skating test higher than Junior Silver

One free skating program to music of 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement. Note that all single and double jumps are permitted except double Axel

EVENT #13: JUNIOR SILVER LADIES

EVENT #14: JUNIOR SILVER MEN

Competitors may have passed the Junior Silver Free Skating Test but not the complete Senior Silver Free Skating Test nor any portion of the Gold Free Skating Test.

One free skating program to music of 3.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement.

EVENT #15: SENIOR SILVER LADIES

EVENT #16: SENIOR SILVER MEN

Competitors may have passed the Senior Silver Free Skating Test but not the complete Gold Free Skating Test.

One free skating program to music of 3.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement.

EVENT #17: GOLD LADIES

EVENT #18: GOLD MEN

Competitors may have passed the Gold Free Skating Test.

One free skating program to music of 3.5 (ladies), or 4.0 (men) minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length which must meet the STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements included in this announcement.

 

INTERPRETIVE EVENTS

Please Note: The events listed below are open to both Ladies and Men who will compete together. Vocal music is allowed at all levels, there are no age restrictions and the skating time for all events is a minimum of 2.0 minutes to a maximum of 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) to music. The number of rotations in jumps is not restricted. However, no credit will be given for jump difficulty. It is important that your skating time be listed on your entry form to help with scheduling.

 

EVENT # 19: PRE -INTRODUCTORY INTERPRETIVE LADIES

EVENT # 20: PRE -INTRODUCTORY INTERPRETIVE MEN

Competitors must not have passed any Skate Canada Interpretive or Artistic Skating Test.

EVENT # 21: INTRODUCTORY INTERPRETIVE LADIES

EVENT # 22:INTRODUCTORY INTERPRETIVE MEN

Competitors must have passed the Introductory Interpretive Test but no higher Interpretive test.

EVENT # 23: BRONZE INTERPRETIVE LADIES

EVENT #24: BRONZE INTERPRETIVE MEN

Competitors must have passed the Bronze Interpretive, Bronze Artistic or Adult Artistic Test but no higher Interpretive test.

 

EVENT # 25: SILVER INTERPRETIVE LADIES

EVENT # 26: SILVER INTERPRETIVE MEN

Competitors must have passed the Silver Interpretive or Silver Artistic Test but no higher Interpretive test.

 

EVENT # 27: GOLD INTERPRETIVE LADIES

EVENT # 28: GOLD INTERPRETIVE MEN

Competitors must have passed the Gold Interpretive or Gold Artistic Test.

PAIRS EVENTS

 

• The couples may be comprised of 2 women or 1 woman and 1 man.
• Similar and mixed couples will compete against each other in the same event.

 

EVENT #29: INTRODUCTORY PAIRS

Each partner must not have passed any Pair Test but each must have passed at least the Preliminary Free Skate Test.

One free skating program to music of 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length.

EVENT #30: OPEN PAIRS

Each partner must have passed at least the Preliminary Free Skate Test. There are no other test restrictions.

One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length.

DANCE EVENTS

Please Note :

• The couples may be comprised of two women (one performing the man’s steps) or one woman & one man or two men (one performing the women’s steps)
• Similar and mixed couples will compete against each other in the same event.
• The dances shall be skated in the order as listed.
• The number of dance patterns to be skated shall be the same as for Evaluated tests. Please refer to the SC Technical Handbook Figure Skating Terms Defined – 3.15(2).

EVENT #31: PRELIMINARY DANCE

At least one partner must have passed the complete Preliminary Dance Test (no higher).

Two dances shall be skated in the order listed:

• Dutch Waltz
• Baby Blues

EVENT #32: JUNIOR BRONZE DANCE

At least one partner must have passed the complete Junior Bronze Dance Test (no higher).

Two dances shall be skated in the order listed:

• Swing Dance
• Fiesta Tango

TRIATHLON

EVENT #33: BRONZE TRIATHLON

Competitors must have passed at least two of the following tests: Junior Silver Free Skate Test, and /or Junior Silver Skating Skills Test and/or Bronze Interpretive Test.

The event shall consist of three parts:

• One Creative Skating Skills Program – see Creative Skating Skills Information for requirements
• One Bronze Interpretive program of 2.0 to 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length
• One Free Skating program of 3.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length

EVENT #34: SILVER TRIATHLON

Competitors must have passed at least two of the following tests: Senior Silver Free Skate Test, and/or Senior Silver Skating Skills Test, and/or Silver Interpretive/Artistic Test.

The event shall consist of three parts:

• One Creative Skating Skills Program - see Creative Skating Skills Information for requirements
• One Interpretive program of 2.0 to 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length
• One Free Skating program of 3.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length

EVENT #35: GOLD TRIATHLON

Competitors must have passed at least two of the following tests: Gold Free Skate Test, and/or Gold Skating Skills Test and/or Gold Interpretive/Artistic Test.

The event shall consist of three parts:

• One Creative Skating Skills Program - see Creative Skating Skills information for requirements
• One Interpretive program of 2.0 to 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length
• One Free Skating program to music of 3.5 (ladies) or 4.0 (men) minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length

CREATIVE SKATING SKILLS INFORMATION:

Duration: not to exceed 2 minutes

Music Tempo: minimum 112 beats per minute

Music: Skater’s choice

• Can be vocal
• Can be a selection from the Skating Skills Program music
• Music should have a rhythmic beat
• 2 or 3 selections of music may be used

Basic guidelines to content Required Content:

• Three step sequences are required: Straight Line, Circular, and Serpentine shape. More than one example of each shape may be included provided that the music time does not exceed 2 minutes; however only the first executed of each shape that meets the requirements will receive point value. All others will be considered in the technical transitions score.
• May include one stop not exceeding 5 seconds.
• Inclusion of recognizable Skating Skills exercise components (rockers, counters, hip twists, loops, etc) will be rewarded. Changes of edge, rockers, choctaws and other such steps and turns, and multi-directional skating, etc. will be rewarded.
• Speed should match the type of element or step. Difficulty of steps + speed + control of execution are the most important combination of skills demonstrated.
• Small hops, toe steps and small jumps of no more than 1/2 rotation are permitted.
• Spins of more than 2 rotations are not permitted.
• Excessive skating on 2 feet is considered as an inability to skate and should be penalized.
• Kneeling or sliding (2 knees) or supporting themselves on the ice with a hand(s) is not allowed.
• Spirals/ Moves in the Field Sequence (circular or serpentine): Each position must be held for at least 2 seconds to be counted. There must be at least 3 different positions of at least 2 seconds in this sequence.
• Serpentine shape must have at least 2 bold curves of not less than one half the width of the ice surface and must go from end to end.
• Straight line shape commences at any place of the short barrier and goes to any place of the opposite short barrier keeping the approximate shape of the straight line. (without bold curves)
• Circular shape can be oval or circular but must cover the width of the ice.

CREATIVE SKATING SKILLS PROGRAMS

WELL BALANCED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

 

Clarification of a Step Sequence: A step sequence must cover at least ¾ of the ice surface in the

designated pattern. Step sequences that are too short or barely visible will not be identified or

receive points. Under 6.0 a 0.4 deduction will be applied

 

ILLEGAL ELEMENTS/MOVEMENTS

Lying and prolonged and/or stationary kneeling on both knees on the ice at any moment including the splits

Kneeling or sliding (2 knees, legs or combination of body parts) or supporting oneself on the ice with a hand(s)

Somersault type elements including cartwheels, backflips, and rolling on the ice

PROPS - Props may not be used. Any item that is held in the hand or removed during the performance is considered to be a prop. Thus, for example, a hat worn throughout the program is not considered to be a prop, but becomes one if it is intentionally removed during the performance. If an item falls off on its own, it is not a prop.

The safety of the skater must be a major consideration in the selection of clothing. Tails, boot covers, and trailing fabric that could trip the skater should be avoided.

In CPC there must be a 2.0 point deduction for every illegal element/movement included in the

program and a 0.2 deduction under the 6.0 system

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Event Specifications are according to the Skate Canada Pre-Event Technical Package and ISU Communications 1445 and 1449. Skaters and Coaches should refer to these documents for more detailed information. The information can be found on the Skating in BC website, Technical Page and the Skate Canada website in the Members Only section.

EVENT #36: PRE -JUVENILE WOMEN

EVENT #37: PRE -JUVENILE MEN

Must have passed the complete Junior Bronze Free Skating Test or higher. Competitors shall be under the age of 11 for Women and under the age of 12 for Men, as of July 1 st, 2007 .

One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT #38: JUVENILE WOMEN

EVENT #39: JUVENILE MEN

Must have passed the Juvenile Competitive Singles Test or higher. Competitors shall be under the age of 12 for Women and under the age of 13 for Men, as of July 1 st, 2007 .

One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT #40: JUVENILE PAIRS

Must have passed the Juvenile Competitive Pair Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT #41: JUVENILE DANCE

Must have passed the complete Junior Bronze Dance Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

This event shall consist of two parts:

• Compulsory Dances: The following two dances shall be skated in the order listed.

Fiesta Tango & Fourteenstep,

• Free Dance: One free dance to music of 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free dance must meet the Skate Canada Well Balanced Program Criteria

 

EVENT #42: PRE -NOVICE WOMEN – SHORT PROGRAM

EVENT #43: PRE -NOVICE MEN – SHORT PROGRAM

Must have passed the Pre Novice Competitive Singles Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

Short Program: A short program to music that shall not exceed 2 minutes, 30 seconds in length, containing the following elements:

• Axel or double axel
• One double or triple jump* (may not repeat double axel)
• One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump * (may repeat double axel)
• Women - Layback or sideways leaning spin
• Men - Sit spin with only one change of foot
• Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof)
• Spiral sequence – Women
• Step sequence – Men (straight line, serpentine or circular)
• Step sequence – Women (straight line, serpentine or circular)
• 2 nd step sequence of a different nature than the first – Mens
• The jump combination may be composed of the same, or two different double jumps, or one double and one triple jump. If a triple jump is executed in the jump combination, a second triple jump may not be executed as the solo jump. If a triple jump is executed as the solo jump a second triple jump may not be executed in the jump combination. Jumps in the combination must be different than the solo jump; however the double axel may be repeated in the jump combination.

EVENT # 44: PRE NOVICE WOMEN FREESKATE PROGRAM

EVENT # 45: PRE NOVICE MEN FREESKATE PROGRAM

A free skating program to music of 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria.

EVENT #46: PRE -NOVICE PAIRS – SHORT PROGRAM

M ust have passed the Pre-Novice Competitive Pair Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

A short program to music which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 40 seconds in length, containing the elements as listed in the Technical Handbook, Section 5000, 3.2(1)

EVENT # 47: PRE NOVICE PAIRS FREESKATE PROGRAM

Free Program: A free skating program to music of 3.0 minutes (+/- 10seconds)

in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT #48: PRE -NOVICE DANCE – COMPULSORY DANCE

Must have passed the Pre-Novice Competitive Dance Test and the complete Senior Bronze Dance Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

This event shall consist of two parts:

• Compulsory Dances: The following two dances listed below shall be skated in the order listed.

American Waltz & Rocker Foxtrot

EVENT # 49: PRE NOVICE FREE DANCE

Partners must have passed the Pre Novice Competitive Dance Test and the complete Senior Bronze Dance Test or higher. There is no age requirement. Each couple shall consist of a lady and a gentleman.

FREE DANCE – A free dance to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length.

The composition of the free dance program must meet the Skate Canada Well Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT # 50: NOVICE LADIES SHORT PROGRAM

EVENT # 51: NOVICE MEN SHORT PROGRAM

Must have passed the Novice Competitive Singles Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

A short program to music that shall not exceed 2 minutes, 30 seconds in length, containing the following elements:

• Axel or double axel
• One double or triple jump immediately preceded by connecting steps and/or other comparable frreeskating movements * (may not repeat double axel)
• One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump * (may not repeat double axel)
• Women - Layback or sideways leaning spin
• Men - Camel or sit spin. Change of foot optional; no flying entrance
• Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof)
• Women - Spiral sequence
• Men - Step sequence (straight line, serpentine or circular)
• Women - Step sequence (straight line, serpentine or circular)
• Men - 2 nd step sequence of a different nature than the first
• The jump combination may be composed of the same, or two different double jumps, or one double and one triple jump. The double axel may not be repeated in the solo jump or jump combination. The jumps in the combination must be different from the solo jump.

EVENT # 52: NOVICE LADIES FREESKATE PROGRAM

EVENT # 53: NOVICE MEN FREESKATE PROGRAM

Must have passed the Novice Competitive Singles Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

A free skating program to music of 3.0 (women), 3.5 (men) minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free skating program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT # 54: NOVICE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM

Must have passed the Novice Competitive Pair Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

Short Program: A short program to music that shall not exceed 2 minutes, 40 seconds in length containing the elements listed in Group 3(C) in the Technical Handbook.

EVENT # 55: NOVICE PAIRS FREESKATE PROGRAM

Partners must have passed the Novice Competitive Pair Test or higher. There is no age requirement. Each pair shall consist of a lady and a gentleman.

Free Program: A free skating program to music of 3.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT # 56: NOVICE COMPULSORY DANCE

Must have passed the Novice Competitive Dance Test or higher. There is no age requirement.

This event shall consist of two parts:

• Compulsory Dances: The following two dances listed below shall be drawn and skated in the order listed.

Paso Doble & Blues

EVENT # 57: NOVICE FREE DANCE

Competitors must have passed the Novice Competitive Dance Test or higher. There is no age requirement. Each couple shall consist of a lady and a gentleman.

Free Dance: A free dance to music of 3.0 minutes (+/-10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free dance must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

EVENT # 58: JUNIOR LADIES SHORT PROGRAM

EVENT # 59: JUNIOR MEN SHORT PROGRAM

Must have passed the Junior Competitive Singles Test or higher. Must meet ISU Junior age criteria - Women and Men must be under the age of 19 as of July 1, 2007 .

This event shall consist of two parts:

Short Program: A short program which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 50 seconds in length containing elements to music as listed in Group 1(A)

*Note that the combination spin may only have one change of foot

EVENT # 60: JUNIOR LADIES FREESKATE PROGRAM EVENT # 61: JUNIOR MEN FREESKATE PROGRAM

Competitors must have passed the Junior Competitive Singles Test or higher. Must meet ISU Junior age criteria. Ladies and Men must be under the age of 19 as of July 1, 2007 .

Free Program: A free skating program to music of 3.5 (women) or 4.0 (men) minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length. The composition of the free program must meet the Skate Canada Well-Balanced Program Criteria

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SINGLES
EVENT # 62: PRE -ELEMENTARY LADIES

EVENT # 63: PRE -ELEMENTARY MEN Skaters must not have passed any Skate Canada test and must be 8 years of age or younger. Jumps must be no higher than a toe loop (no loop, flip, lutz or axel). These jumps, if attempted, will receive no credit. In addition, a deduction of 0.2 will be taken in the first mark for each forbidden jump. Skating Tim e : 1.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds ) to music.

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