AUGUST 19-23, 2008

Featuring
IJS JUDGING AND CRITIQUES FOR
JUVENILE THRU SENIOR EVENTS

INTRODUCING NEW EVENTS:
RESTRICTED FREE SKATE FOR JUVENILE THROUGH SENIOR

Sanctioned by US FIGURE SKATING

Eligibility	Deadline	Fees	IJS	Music	Awards
Lodging	Critique	Schedules	Practice Ice
Events	Singles Short	Singles Long	Pairs Short & Long	Restricted	Showcase & Compulsories

Who May Compete	This competition is open to all eligible skaters who are members in good standing of the USFS. Skaters may enter as many events as they choose for which the skater is qualified. A SKATER MAY COMPETE AT ONE LEVEL HIGHER THAN THE SKATER'S CURRENT TEST LEVEL.
Deadline	Entries must be postmarked no later than midnight July 21, 2008.2008-06-21 00:00:00 GMT-05:00
Competition Information	Contact Carolyn Pierce at 508-775-0565 or Fax 508-775-3388. Or visit us at www.yarmouthiceclub.org
Fees	Singles and Pairs - All fees must accompany the entry form. Competitors entering both singles and pair events must enter each event separately. $85.00 – 1st event $55.00 – 2nd event $45.00 – all subsequent event Late Entries Fee - $30.00 Checks should be made out to: YARMOUTH ICE CLUB. Credit Cards – Payment for entry may be made by Visa, Mastercard, or Discovercard. All fees must accompany the entry form. There will be a $25.00 charge for returned checks. Re-submittal of the entry form will require a money order, certified check or cash.
ISU Judge System	IJS will be used for Juvenile through Senior events
	IJS GROUPS ELIMINATION ROUNDS FOR JUVENILE THROUGH SENIOR WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AND WILL BE AT THE DECRESION OF THE REFEREE AND THE LOC. (This does not apply to restricted events)
Music	Only CD’s will be accepted. Clearly marked. Be sure to bring a duplicate.
Rink	One ice surfaces, measuring 195 x 100, will be used for competition.
Awards	Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place for all events.
Accidents and Refunds	In accordance with rule 3222 and 3235. NO REFUNDS will be made because of competition cancellation due to acts of God.
OFFICIAL HOTEL	HILTON GARDEN INN PLYMOUTH, 4 Home Depot Dr., Plymouth MA 02360 (508) 830-0200 Special Competitor rates if booked by July 19, 2008. Refer to “CO1” when making the reservation. A limited number of rooms are available under the competition conference rate.
	Hampton Inn, Plymouth, MA,10 Plaza Way, Plymouth MA (508) 747-5000, refer to “2008 Cranberry Open”. Booking on line go to www.plymouthsuites.hamptoninn.com , refer to “BOG” for competition rates. A limited number of rooms may be booked by 7/24/08.
Critique	All Short Programs (except Juvenile) and Free Skating Programs for Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior will be critiqued immediately after the event.
Schedules & Practice Ice	ALL COMPETITION INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE YARMOUTH ICE CLUB WEBSITE. NO CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE MAILED Group confirmation, directions, competition and practice ice schedules will be posted on or before FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH.
Events	All competition events will be governed by the 2008-2009 USFSA Rulebook. The Competition Committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries in the category and to combine or divide groups as necessary. The committee may eliminate events due to insufficient entries or limitations on the availability of ice time.

Singles Free Skating Events

Event	Requirements.	Program Time
Beginner	No Test – No Axel, No Double Jumps	1 ½ minutes

Pre-Preliminary – A	Pre-Preliminary Free – No Axel, No Double Jumps	1 ½ minutes
Pre-Preliminary – B	Pre-Preliminary Free – Axels , No Double Jumps	1 ½ minutes
Preliminary – A	Preliminary Free – No Axel, No Double Jumps	1 ½ minutes
Preliminary – B	Preliminary Free – Axels plus Two Different Doubles	1 ½ minutes
Pre-Juvenile	Pre-Juvenile Free	2 minutes
Juvenile	Juvenile Free	2 ¼ minutes
Open-Juvenile	Juvenile Free – Competitors 13 yrs. old as of 9/1/07	2 ¼ minutes
Intermediate	Intermediate Free	2 ½ minutes
Novice	Novice Free	3 minutes Ladies
		3 ½ minutes Men
Junior	Junior Free	3 ½ minutes Ladies
		4 minutes Men
Senior	Senior Free	4 minutes Ladies
		4 ½ minutes Men
Adult Pre-Bronze	Adult Pre-Bronze Free/Pre-Pre Free	Up to 1 minute 40 seconds
Adult Bronze	Adult Bronze Free/Pre Free	Up to 1 minute 40 seconds
Adult Silver – A	Adult Silver Free/Pre Juv or Juv Free- No Axels, No Double Jumps	Up to 2 minutes 10 seconds
Adult Silver – B	Adult Silver Free/Pre-Juv or Juv Free	Up to 2 minutes 10 seconds
Adult Gold	Adult Gold Free/Juvenile Free	Up to 2 minutes 40 seconds
Adult Masters	Standard Intermediate Free or higher	Up to 3 minutes 40 seconds

Restricted Free Skating Events

Events	Requirements	Program Time
Restricted Juvenile	Juvenile Free	2 ¼ minutes
Restricted Intermediate	Intermediate Free	2 ½ minutes
Restricted Novice	Novice Free	3 minutes

3 ½ minutes Men
Restricted Junior	Junior Free	3 ½ minutes Ladies
		4 minutes Men
Restricted Senior	Senior Free	4 minutes Ladies
		4 ½ minutes Men

Singles Short Programs

Events	Requirements	Program Time
Intermediate	Intermediate Free	Up to 2 minutes
Novice	Novice Free	Up to 2 minutes 15 seconds
Junior	Junior Free	Up to 2 minutes 50 seconds
Senior	Senior Free	Up to 2 minutes 50 seconds

Pair Short & Long Programs

Events

Requirements

Program Time

Preliminary

Preliminary Pair Test (pending change to Pre-Juvenile)

1 ½ minutes

Juvenile

Juvenile Pair Test

2 ¼ minutes

Intermediate

Intermediate Pair Test

3 minutes

Novice Short

Novice Pair Test

Up to 2 minutes 15 seconds

Novice

Novice Pair Test

3 ½ minutes

Junior Short

Junior Pair Test

Up to 2 minutes 50 second

Junior

Junior Pair Test

4 minutes

Senior Short

Senior Pair Test

Up to 2 minutes 50 seconds

Senior

Senior Pair Test

4 ½ minutes

SHOWCASE EVENTS

Showcase is a form of skating in which the skater will be judged on the overall performance. Eligibility rules of the corresponding free skate level apply to all Showcase events. Length of all showcase programs must be within 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes. Competitors will be judged on the following categories: Technical Merit, Costume, Music Interpretation, Choreography, and Audience Appeal. Skaters may only enter one showcase event. Girls and boys may be grouped together. Costumes and only hand-held props must be appropriate and should not cause danger to the skater if placed on the ice.
The committee reserves the right to combine events if necessary.

RESTRICTED EVENTS

Restricted events will be limited to the required test elements

COMPULSORY MOVES

Skaters may enter any division provided they do not enter a division below the Free Skating Test level they have passed. The moves will be skated like a program with connecting steps on half the ice surface, but to no music. No turns or steps between jumps in the combination jump elements.

PRE-PRELIMINARY Salchow, Half Lutz, One-foot spin, Forward outside edges, Back inside edges.

PRELIMINARY RFI-LFI spirals, Back crossovers (one full figure eight), Flip Jump, Loop Jump, Sit spin, Waltz jump-toe loop combination jump (no turns or steps in between).

PRE-JUVENILE Loop Jump, Lutz jump, Flip-toe loop combination jump (no turns or steps in between), Front scratch to back scratch combination spin, RFI-LBO— Threes in the field, LFO/I power pulls.

JUVENILE Axel jump, jump combination (single/single, single/double, or double/double) axel may not be repeated, and no steps or turns between jumps, one solo spin (no fly or change of foot or position), Combination spin with 1 change of foot and at least on change of position. Circular step sequence utilizing half ice.

SPIN COMPETITION

No music will be played for this event. Each element may only be performed one time and only stroking and edging necessary to prepare for the element will be allowed. The elements may be preformed in any order. Test qualifications are the same as the free skate events. All levels will be competed on half ice. DEDUCTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR ANY JUMPS PREFORMED. Ladies and men may be grouped together.

EVENT

REQUIRED SPINS

Beginner

1 foot spin – minimum 3 revolutions
1 foot back spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions

Pre-Preliminary/ Preliminary

Front to Back Scratch Spin – minimum 3 revolutions per foot
Sit spin – minimum 4 revolutions
Camel Spin – minimum 3 revolutions

Pre-Juvenile/ Juvenile

Camel Spin – minimum 4 revolutions
Layback (ladies)/Sit Spin (men) – minimum 4 revolutions
Combination Spin: one change of position/one change of foot – minimum 4 revolutions per foot

Intermediate/Novice

Flying Camel Spin – minimum 5 revolutions
Forward to Back Sit Spin - minimum 5 revolutions
Combinations Spin: at least 1 change of position and 1 change of foot – minimum 5 revolution per foot

Junior/Senior

Camel change Camel Spin – minimum 6 revolutions per foot
Flying Sit Spin – minimum 8 revolutions in the sit position
Combination Spin: at least 2 changes of position and 1 change of foot – minimum 6 revolution per foot

JUMP COMPETITION

No music will be played for this event. Pre-Preliminary through Juvenile will skate on ½ ice. Intermediate through Senior will skate on full ice. Skater may only attempt the jump elements once. Only stroking and edging necessary to prepare for the jump will be allowed. The elements may be preformed in any order. Test qualifications are the same as the free skate events. Ladies and men may be grouped together.

Pre-Preliminary/
Preliminary

Toe loop
Salchow
Single/single Combination

Pre-Juvenile/ Juvenile

Axel
Double Toe
Double/single or Double/double Combination (axel or double toe can not be repeated)

Intermediate/Novice

Double Flip
Double Loop
Double/double Combination

Junior/Senior

Double Lutz
Double Axel
Double/Double or Triple/Double Combination

May 15, 2008

PRE-PRELIMINARY	Salchow, Half Lutz, One-foot spin, Forward outside edges, Back inside edges.
PRELIMINARY	RFI-LFI spirals, Back crossovers (one full figure eight), Flip Jump, Loop Jump, Sit spin, Waltz jump-toe loop combination jump (no turns or steps in between).
PRE-JUVENILE	Loop Jump, Lutz jump, Flip-toe loop combination jump (no turns or steps in between), Front scratch to back scratch combination spin, RFI-LBO— Threes in the field, LFO/I power pulls.
JUVENILE	Axel jump, jump combination (single/single, single/double, or double/double) axel may not be repeated, and no steps or turns between jumps, one solo spin (no fly or change of foot or position), Combination spin with 1 change of foot and at least on change of position. Circular step sequence utilizing half ice.

EVENT	REQUIRED SPINS
Beginner	1 foot spin – minimum 3 revolutions 1 foot back spin - minimum 3 revolutions Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Pre-Preliminary/ Preliminary	Front to Back Scratch Spin – minimum 3 revolutions per foot Sit spin – minimum 4 revolutions Camel Spin – minimum 3 revolutions
Pre-Juvenile/ Juvenile	Camel Spin – minimum 4 revolutions Layback (ladies)/Sit Spin (men) – minimum 4 revolutions Combination Spin: one change of position/one change of foot – minimum 4 revolutions per foot
Intermediate/Novice	Flying Camel Spin – minimum 5 revolutions Forward to Back Sit Spin - minimum 5 revolutions Combinations Spin: at least 1 change of position and 1 change of foot – minimum 5 revolution per foot
Junior/Senior	Camel change Camel Spin – minimum 6 revolutions per foot Flying Sit Spin – minimum 8 revolutions in the sit position Combination Spin: at least 2 changes of position and 1 change of foot – minimum 6 revolution per foot

Pre-Preliminary/ Preliminary	Toe loop Salchow Single/single Combination
Pre-Juvenile/ Juvenile	Axel Double Toe Double/single or Double/double Combination (axel or double toe can not be repeated)
Intermediate/Novice	Double Flip Double Loop Double/double Combination
Junior/Senior	Double Lutz Double Axel Double/Double or Triple/Double Combination