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2018 Maplewood Fall Classic
September 14th – 16th, 2018 Vadnais Heights, MN
SCHEDULED OFFICIALS
Chief Referee Jennifer Gillespie Woodbury, Minnesota Chief Accountant Kathy Anderson Stillwater, Minnesota
Music William “Chip” Rauth Bloomington, Minnesota
Vadnais Sports Center 1490 County Road E East
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota 55110 651/481-1000
Rink 1: 85’ x 200’ and Rink 2: 85’ x 200’
Sanctioned by:
Hosted by:
The Maplewood Figure Skating Club
Free SkatingSpinsCompulsory/Short ProgramLight/Dramatic entertainment SkatingInterpretiveJumpsExcel Free SkateDance
Moves in the fieldFree Dance
RULES: The 39th Annual Maplewood Fall Classic will be conducted in accordance with the rules and
regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent
updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
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, a
collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer
to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens
ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to ALL qualified amateur skaters who are current eligible 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 and be a member in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating. Skaters may compete
in as many events as qualified by their test level as of August 12th, 2018, or at one level higher. If
there is more than one group at the level of Pre-Juvenile or above, the groups will be formed by
random grouping, and all lower levels will be grouped according to age.
ENTRIES: First event fee will be $120.00 for 6.0 events and $30.00 for each additional event.
For Championship or IJS events (Intermediate through Senior & Adult), Long and Short programs
will be skated as a combined event for a fee of $160.
Solo short or solo long program will be at a fee of $130.00 for 1 event any additional events will
be $30.00 per event.
The fee for Juvenile and Open Juvenile Well Balanced Free Skate will be $120, and any
additional events (including Short Program) will incur a fee of $30 per event.
Entry fee for Compete USA Basic skills events will be $75.00 for the first event and $30.00 for each additional
event. Compete USA events can be entered using entryeeze or using the paper entry.
If using the paper entry Make checks payable to the Maplewood Figure Skating Club
ONLINE ONLY registration for all events other than Compete USA- Paper entries for compete Compete USA events are available on the last page of the
announcement Deadline for online is August 14th,2018. Paper entries must be postmarked by
August 12th, 2018
Secure Online Registration and credit card payment will be available at: www.mfscskate.org.
Please indicate on the on line registration if skater is the only skater in event if they still would
want to skate or be issued a refund. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Maplewood Figure Skating Club and the Chief Referee and an additional fee of $25.00 will be assessed for late entries. Skater and Coaches schedules will be posted: www.mfscskate.org via Entryeeze Skaters will be able to choose their own practice ice sessions online after the schedule is posted.
Joyce Schwartz 2800 Hilltop Court
North St. Paul , MN 55109 612 325 4665
e-mail: [email protected] (preferred method of communication) Please check our web site, www.mfscskate.org for any possible changes or corrections to this application.
Please note that your coach is required to approve your application either on line or on the
application form (for compete USA). Her/His approval verifies your level of competition and the
events you are competing in. Home Club officer signature is required (on paper entries) to
validate that you are in good club standing and to certify the information included on your form.
For those registering online, your coach and designated home club officer will receive an email
asking for approval.
Note: In the Event that a skater has signed up for an incorrect level or event, the chief referee must approve all changes. A charge will be made for correcting mistakes made after an application has been submitted and a $25 change/add fee.
Refunds: According to Rule 3047, entry fees are refundable only if the competition is not held or if withdrawal of an entry is made before the closing date. If you registered online, the processing fee is not refundable for any reason. There will be no refunds under any circumstances (including medical) after closing date.
Late entries will be accepted by the discretion of the referee and must be accompanied with an additional late fee of $25.00
REGISTRATION: The registration desk at the Vadnais Sports Center will be open during all practice and
competition sessions. Competitors should arrive at the arena 45 minutes before the scheduled
time of their event.
PRACTICE ICE: There will be no official practice ice included in your registration fee. Practice ice will begin on
Friday, September 14th, 2018 (we may have practice ice available Thursday evening,
September 13th – see the practice ice schedule that will be posted after the schedule is
completed) Practice ice sign up will be online only, although there may be Practice available
for purchase at the facility on each day of the competition.
CANCELLATIONS: Any scheduled event may be canceled or combined if there are fewer than three entrants or if
the Chief Referee determines that insufficient ice time is available to complete all events in an
orderly manner.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The Competition Committee and the Chief Referee reserve the right to separate combined
Light/dramatic and Interpretive Free Skating groups in order to keep fair group sizes. Skaters may
be required to skate more than one event on one day.
ADMISSION: There will be no admission fee to the Maplewood Fall Classic.
MUSIC: Only CD’s (standard compact disc format only) will be accepted. They should be clearly
marked with the skater’s name and event. CD’s must contain only one track and be recorded
on CD-R media (no CD-RW’s due to compatibility problems). It is suggested that you have a
duplicate CD available with you. You must turn your music in at the registration desk when you
register, NO EXCEPTIONS. All care will be taken, but the Maplewood Figure Skating Club can
assume no responsibility for the CDs. CDs will be returned to the registration desk after each
event. CDs not collected prior to the end of the competition will only be returned at the
participant's request and expense.
AWARDS: There may be final rounds for non-IJS Well Balanced Free Skating events if warranted by the
number of skaters. Participation in a final round will not incur any additional cost, and eligibility
will be based upon the number of skaters competing (i.e. either the top three or top four in each
qualifying round).
Medals will be awarded -the top three skaters will receive the Gold/Silver and Bronze in each
group for Well Balanced and Excel Free skate and will all others will receive participation
medals- as well as to the top three skaters in each group for Compulsory, Short Program, Artistic,
Interpretive, Spins and Jumps. The top three skaters in the Beginner and Pre Preliminary
Compulsory and Free Skating events will be given awards as above, and participation medals
will be given to all other participants in the group. The participation medals may be picked up at
the awards desk. Trophies and medals will be presented off-ice after results for each event are
posted. The awards desk is located near the photographer.
VIDEO (DVD) AND PICTURES: At this year’s competition there will be video of the events available for purchase. Please ask the
videographer for more information.
An official photographer will be present to take event and individual awards pictures.
TEST SESSION:
Singles and Dance testing will be available on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at the Vadnais
Sports Center. This test session will be conducted by the Maplewood Figure Skating Club. If you
would like to test on September 13th, please complete the test session application and postmark
it by September 4th, 2018.
LOST AND FOUND:
Lost and Found items may be claimed at the registration desk
Liability ~ U.S. Figure Skating, the Maplewood Figure Skating Club and the Vadnais sports Arena
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.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
See our web site, www.mfscskate.org for a list of recommended hotels nearby.
IJS EVENTS:
We will be using IJS for all Championship events and Well Balanced Free Skate Long and Short
Program events Juvenile through Senior. Adult will be 6.0 with the exception of the adult Silver
thru masters will be judged using the IJS system. We will also be using the IJS “Mini” System for
these events.
All other events will use the 6.0 system.
All IJS competing in Well Balanced Free skating events must submit their planned program
content through Entryeeze.
Judges will provide critiques for all skaters competing in IJS events at no charge upon request if
possible due to time restraints. Please let the registration desk know when you check in if you
would like a critique of your Well Balanced Free Skate and/or Short Program. Critiques will
generally be provided immediately after the event, or as soon as possible thereafter.
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 complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1:
A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an
individual member;
B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only
site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older,
successfully pass the background screen.
C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A,B, C or D) depending on the highest level of
students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12.
D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per
occurrence/$5 million aggregate.
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.
If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary
documents, he or she will not be allowed 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
SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 ELEMENTS Two format options for the Elements Event:
1. Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge/referee OR 2. Skater will perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps or
choreography) Judge/referee directed example: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on, or each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater.
To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice (determined by the LOC)
No music
Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant
All elements must be skated in the order listed.
Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam
1:00 max.
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
Basic 1
1:00 max.
Forward two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row
Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot
Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row
Basic 2
1:00 max.
Forward one-foot glide (no variations), either foot Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot
Moving snowplow stop
Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward
Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row
Basic 3
1:00 max.
Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6
consecutive
Forward slalom
Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle
Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 4
1:00 max.
Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise
Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive
Backward one-foot glides (no variations), right and left
Beginning two-foot spin, maximum 4 revolutions
Basic 5
1:00 max.
Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise
Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 revolutions
Hockey stop
Basic 6
1:00 max.
Forward inside three-turn, right and left
Bunny Hop
Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3 revolutions, optional free leg held position and
entry
T-stop, right or left
SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 6 PROGRAM 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 with music.
The skater may use elements from a previous level.
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements.
Divide Snowplow Sam skaters by level (1-4), if registrations warrant
Level Time Skating rules/standards Snowplow Sam
1:10 max.
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
Basic 1
1:10 max.
Forward two-foot glide and dip Forward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row
Beginning snowplow stop on two-feet or one-foot
Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row
Basic 2
1:10 max.
Forward one-foot glide (no variations), either foot Scooter pushes, right and left foot, 2-3 each foot
Moving snowplow stop
Two-foot turn in place, forward to backward
Backward two-foot swizzles, 6-8 in a row
Basic 3
1:10 max.
Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6
consecutive
Forward slalom
Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle
Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot Basic 4
1:10 max.
Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise
Forward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise, 4-6 consecutive
Backward one-foot glides (no variations), right and left
Beginning two-foot spin, maximum 4 revolutions
Basic 5
1:10 max.
Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwise
Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward outside three-turn, right and left Advanced two-foot spin, minimum 4 revolutions
Hockey stop
Basic 6
1:10 max.
Forward inside three-turn, right and left
Bunny Hop
Basic forward spiral on a straight line (no variations), right or left Beginning one-foot spin, maximum 3 revolutions, optional entry and free leg position
T-stop, right or left
PRE-FREE SKATE – FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY
Format: In simple 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
The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed
Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements.
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level.
Time: 1:15 maximum Level Time Skating rules/standards
Pre-Free Skate
1:15 max.
Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R)
Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise
Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position - minimum 3 revolutions
Mazurka
Waltz jump Free Skate 1
1:15 max.
Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes
Backward outside three-turns, right and left
One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 revolutions
Toe loop
Half flip jump
Free Skate 2
1:15 max.
Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and forward inside spiral (right and left) on a continuous axis
Backward inside three-turns, right and left
Beginning back spin- maximum 2 revolutions
Half Lutz
Salchow jump Free Skate 3
1:15 max.
Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right
Waltz three-turns, 2 sets clockwise and 2 sets counterclockwise
Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position- minimum 3 revolutions
Loop jump
Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination Free Skate 4
1:15 max.
Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left
Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Half loop jump
Flip jump
Free Skate 5
1:15 max.
Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions
Camel spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Waltz jump-loop jump combination
Lutz jump Free Skate 6
1:15 max.
Forward power pulls, minimum 3 on each foot
Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total
Waltz jump, ½ loop, Salchow jump sequence
Beginning Axel jump
PRE-FREE SKATE – FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM WITH MUSIC
Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc., unless otherwise stated. Connecting steps and transitions should be demonstrated throughout the program.
To be skated on full ice.
The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels.
Bonus skills from the same level or below are allowed but will not be judged elements.
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level.
Time 1:40 max.
Level Time Skating rules/standards Pre-Free Skate
1:40 max.
Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise
Basic one-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position- minimum 3 revolutions
Mazurka
Waltz jump NOT ALLOWED -Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump
Free Skate 1
1:40 max.
Forward stroking, 4-6 consecutive powerful strokes
One-foot upright spin, entry from backward crossovers, with free foot in crossed leg position (scratch spin) - minimum 4 revolutions
Toe loop jump Half flip jump
NOT ALLOWED – Waltz jump/toe loop combination Free Skate 2
1:40 max.
Alternating forward outside spiral (right and left) and forward inside spiral (right and left) on a continuous axis
Beginning back spin- maximum 2 revolutions Half Lutz
Salchow jump NOT ALLOWED – Salchow/toe loop combination
Free Skate 3
1:40 max.
Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to right Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, minimum 3
revolutions Loop jump Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump combination
NOT ALLOWED – Waltz/loop combination Free Skate 4
1:40 max.
Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets, right or left
Sit spin – minimum 3 revolutions Half Loop jump
Flip jump NOT ALLOWED – Waltz/half-loop/Salchow sequence
Free Skate 5
1:40 max.
Backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (backward power three-turn), both directions
Camel spin – minimum 3 revolutions
Waltz-loop jump combination
Lutz jump
Free Skate 6
1:40 max.
Creative step sequence using a variety of three turns, Mohawks and toe steps Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of 4 revolutions total
Waltz jump/ half-loop/Salchow jump sequence Beginning Axel jump
EXCEL COMPULSORY
Format: In simple 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
The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level.
Time: 1:15 maximum
Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than free skate program.
Level Time Skating rules/standards
Excel Beginner
1:15 max.
Toe loop jump
Salchow jump One-foot upright spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Choreographic step sequence
Excel High Beginner
1:15 max.
Loop jump
Salchow/toe loop combination Sit spin - minimum 3 revolutions
Choreographic step sequence
Excel Pre-Preliminary
1:15 max.
Flip jump
Loop/loop jump combination
Upright spin with change of foot – minimum 3 revolutions on each foot Choreographic step sequence
Excel Preliminary
1:15 max.
Lutz jump
Flip/loop jump combination
Camel, sit combination spin – minimum 6 revolutions total
Choreographic step sequence
WELL BALANCED LEVELS COMPULSORY
Format: In simple 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
The skater must demonstrate the required elements listed
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level. Time: 1:15 maximum
Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than free skate program.
Level Time Skating rules/standards
No-Test
1:15 max.
Loop jump Jump combination to include a toe loop (may not use a loop or Axel)
Upright spin with change of foot – minimum 3 revolutions on each foot
Choreographic step sequence
Pre-Preliminary
1:15 max.
Lutz jump
Jump combination: single/single (no Axel) Spin with one change of position and no change of foot – minimum 6
revolutions total
Choreographic step sequence
Preliminary
1:15 max.
Axel jump
Jump combination: single/single (may include Axel) Spin with one change of foot and one change of position – minimum 3
revolutions on each foot
Choreographic step sequence
EVENT: COMPULSORY MOVES
General event parameters:
1. No Test – Juvenile: Elements skated on ½ ice
2. Intermediate – Senior: Elements skated on full-ice
3. The skater must demonstrate the required elements (performed once only) and may use any
additional elements from previous levels. 4. A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level.
5. Music is not allowed. 6. Skaters may compete at their test level or one level higher.
Level Time Skating rules/standards
.
1.
1.
1.
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
Intermediate
1:30 max.
1. Double Salchow or double toe loop
2. Jump combination: single/single or double/single
3. Flying spin, minimum five revolutions
4. Step sequence – straight line
Novice
1:30 max.
1. Double loop
2. Jump combination: double/single or double/double
3. Flying spin - minimum five revolutions
4. Step sequence – straight line
Junior
1:30 max.
1. Double flip
2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions
4. Step sequence – straight line
Senior
1:30 max.
1. Double Lutz
2. Jump combination: double/double or triple/double
3. Combination spin - minimum 10 revolutions
4. Step sequence – straight line
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EXCEL FREE SKATE General event parameters:
Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and an Excel Free Skate event at the same competition.
Skaters will skate to the music of their choice.
Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the
highest level they have passed, or skate up one level higher.
Excel Beginner Free Skate
1:40 Max. Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 2
Maximum 4 jump elements:
Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front)
Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop only
Half Loops are not allowed.
Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences
Maximum 2 of any same jump
Maximum 2 spins:
Two upright spins
No change of foot
No flying entry
Minimum 3 revolutions
Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
Must use one-half of the ice surface
Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
Jumps may be included in the step sequence
Excel High Beginner Free Skate
1:40 Max. Must not have passed higher than Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 4
Maximum 5 jump elements:
Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front)
Single rotation jumps: toe loop, Salchow, half-loop, loop
Flip, Lutz, & Axel NOT permitted
Maximum 2 jump combinations or sequences
Maximum 2 of any same jump
Maximum 2 spins:
Both spins must be in a single position
No flying entry
Permitted forward spins: upright, sit, camel
Permitted back spins: upright
Minimum 3 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
Must use one-half of the ice surface
Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
Jumps may be included in the step sequence
Excel Pre-Preliminary 1:40 Max.
Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating Pre- preliminary free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required
Maximum 5 jump elements:
All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel
No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed
Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences
Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
Jump sequences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps
Maximum 2 spins:
One spin must be in a single position*
One spin may change feet and/or position
No flying entry
Minimum 3 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
Must use one-half of the ice surface
Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
Jumps may be included in the step sequence
Excel Preliminary Plus 1:30 +/- 10 sec.
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating preliminary free skate test
*means required element
Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required
Maximum 5 jump elements:
All single jumps allowed, including single Axel
No double, or higher jumps allowed
Single Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels)
Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences
All single jumps, including the single Axel are allowed as part of a jump combination or sequence (no double jumps)
Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps
Maximum 2 spins:
One spin must be in a single position*
One spin may change feet and/or position
No flying entry
Minimum 3 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
Must use one-half of the ice surface
Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
Jumps may be included in the step sequence
Excel Preliminary 1:30 +/- 10 sec.
Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary free skate test
*means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required
Maximum 5 jump elements:
All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel
No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed
Number of single jumps (except single Axel) is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences
Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
Jump sequences are limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps
Maximum 2 spins:
One spin must be in a single position*
One spin may change feet and/or position
No flying entry
Minimum 3 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Maximum 1 Sequence: Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
Must use one-half of the ice surface
Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
Jumps may be included in the step sequence
Excel Pre-Juvenile 2:00 +/- 10 seconds
Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating pre-juvenile free skate test
*means required element
Full U.S. Figure Skating
membership required
Maximum 5 jump elements:
All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel No single Axels, double, or higher jumps
allowed Number of single jumps (except single Axel)
is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
Maximum 2 jump combinations or jump sequences
o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
o Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3 single jumps
Maximum 2 spins:
1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 6
revolutions o No flying entry
1 spin with only 1 position* o No change of
foot o No flying entry o Minimum 4
revolutions Spins must be of a
different character
Maximum 1 Sequence:
Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice surface
o Moves in the field and spiral sequences are allowed but will not be counted as elements
o Jumps may be included in the choreographic step sequence
Excel Intermediate** 2:40 +/- 10 seconds
Excel Intermediate**
2:40 +/- 10 seconds
Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating intermediate free skate test
*means required element
Full U.S. Figure Skating membership required
Maximum 6 jump elements:
1 must be an Axel-type jump*
Maximum 6 jump elements:
1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single jumps, including the single
Axel, allowed. Double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop allowed
Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed
No more than 1 Axel plus and 2 different double jumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solo jumps or part of a jump sequence or jump combination
Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences
Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3 jump combination is permitted.
Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited
Maximum 2 spins:
1 spin combination,
Maximum 2 spins:
1 spin combination, with or without change of foot*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each position
1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Minimum 5
revolutions
Both Spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Maximum 1 Sequence:
Ch
Maximum 1 Sequence:
Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice surface
Excel Novice**
Ladies: 3:00 +/- 10
seconds
Men: 3:30 +/- 10
seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S.
Figure Skating novice free skate test
*means required element
Full U.S. Figure Skating membership
required
Maximum 6 jump elements for ladies, 7 for men:
1 must be an Axel-type jump* All single jumps, including the single Axel,
allowed. Double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop, double flip allowed
o Double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed
o No more than 1 Axel and 3 different double 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 single jumps that can be repeated, but no allowable double jump can be included more than twice
Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps.
One 3 jump combination with a maximum of 3 jumps is allowed
o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited
Maximum 3 spins:
1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 8
revolutions o Minimum 2
revolutions in each position
1 flying spin with no change of foot or position* o Minimum 6
revolutions 3rd spin is option of
skater All spins may start with a
flying entry.
Spins must be of a
different character
Maximum 1 Sequence:
Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice surface
Excel Junior
3:30 +/- 10 seconds Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating junior free skate test *means required element Full U.S. Figure Skating
membership required
Maximum 7 jump elements
1 must be an Axel-type jump* o All single and double jumps allowed,
except the double Axel. o Double Axel and higher jumps not
allowed o No double jump can be included more
than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or sequence
o Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences. Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited
Maximum 3 spins:
1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 10
revolutions o All 3 basic
positions with minimum 2 revolutions in each position for highest base value
1 spin with a flying entry* o Minimum 6
revolutions 1 spin with only one
position* o Minimum 6
revolutions All spins may start with a
flying entry.
Spins must be of a
different character
Maximum 1 Sequence:
Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice surface
Excel Senior
4:00 +/-10 seconds
Must not have passed higher than U.S. Figure Skating senior free skate test
*means required element
Full U.S. Figure Skating
membership required
Maximum 7 jump elements
1 must be an Axel-type jump* o All single and double jumps allowed,
including the double Axel. o Triple and higher jumps not allowed o No double jump can be included more
than twice, and if repeated, at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or sequence
o Maximum 3 jump combinations or sequences
o Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps. One 3-jump combination is allowed
o Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited
Maximum 3 spins:
1 spin combination, with or without change of foot* o Minimum 10
revolutions o All 3 basic
positions with minimum 2 revs in each position for highest base value
1 spin with a flying entry* o Minimum 6
revolutions 1 spin with only one
position* o Minimum 6
revolutions All spins may start with a
flying entry.
Spins must be of a
Maximum 2
Sequences:
Choreographic Step Sequence* (ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice surface
One Choreographic Sequence* (ChSq)
o Must be clearly visible
ADULT 1-6, BEGINNER, HIGH BEGINNER COMPULSORY
The skating order of the elements is optional. Element may only be attempted once.
To be skated in simple program format with limited connecting steps, ½ ice.
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element MISSING, REPEATED or from a higher level Level Time Elements
Adult 1
1:30 Max.
Forward Marching
Forward two-foot glide
Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row)
Forward snowplow stop – two feet or one foot
Adult 2
1:30 Max.
Forward skating across the width of the ice
Forward one-foot glides
Forward slalom
Backward skating
Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row
Adult 3
1:30
Max.
Forward stroking using the blade properly
Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward skating to a long two-foot glide
Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left
Adult 4
1:30 Max.
Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left
Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left
Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
Hockey stop, both directions
Backward one-foot glides, right and left
Adult 5
1:30 Max.
Backward outside edge and backward inside edge on a circle, right and left
Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward outside three-turn, right and left
Beginning two-foot spin (min 2 revs)
Adult 6
1:30 Max.
Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
Forward inside three-turn, right and left
T-stop
Lunge
Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot)
Adult Beginner
1:30 Max.
Bunny hop
Mazurka
Forward beginning one-foot spin from backward crossovers (min 2 revs)
Forward moving inside open Mohawk (right and left) – heel to instep
Alternating right and left forward outside and inside edges across the width of the ice (one outside edge, right and left, one inside edge, right and left)
Adult High Beginner
1:30 Max.
Waltz Jump
½ Flip
Forward upright spin – minimum 3 revolutions
Backward outside three- turn, right and left
Alternating right and left backward outside and inside edges across the width of the ice (one outside edge, right and left, one inside edge, right and left)
ADULT 1-6 FREE SKATE WITH MUSIC General event parameters:
The skating order of the required elements is optional.
The elements are not restricted 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.
To be skated on full ice
The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use, but is not required to use, any additional elements from previous (lower) levels.
A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each required element MISSING and for those elements performed from a higher level.
Level Time Elements
Adult 1
1:40 Max
Forward Marching
Forward two-foot glide
Forward swizzle (4-6 in a row)
Forward snowplow stop – two feet or one foot Adult 2
1:40 Max
Forward skating across the width of the ice
Forward one-foot glides
Forward slalom
Backward skating
Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row
Adult 3
1:40 Max
Forward stroking using the blade properly
Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward skating to a long two-foot glide
Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward snowplow stop, Right and Left Adult 4
1:40 Max
Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left
Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left
Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward one-foot glides, right and left
Hockey stop, both directions Adult 5
1:40 Max
Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left
Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left
Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward outside three-turn, right and left
Beginning two-foot spin Adult 6
1:40 Max
Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
Forward inside three-turn, right and left
T-stop
Lunge
Two-foot spin into one-foot spin (min 2 revs on 1 foot)
ADULT BEGINNER – BRONZE FREE SKATE PROGRAM WITH MUSIC General event parameters:
Skaters will skate to the music of their choice and vocal music is allowed
To be skated on full ice
The minimum number of required spin revolutions is indicated in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.
Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications
Adult Beginner 1:40 Maximum
Max. 4 jump elements
Jumps limited to bunny hop, mazurka, ballet and Waltz jump
Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps
Max. 2 of any same jump
Max. 2 spins
Two forward upright spins, 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 Learn to Skate USA Free Skate 1
Adult High Beginner 1:40 Maximum
Max 4 jump elements: Jumps limited to bunny hop,
mazurka, ballet, stag, split, waltz, ½ flip, ½ Lutz
Max 1 combination or sequence consisting of only the allowed listed jumps
Max. 2 of any same type jump.
Max 2 spins: Two upright
spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions)
Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Skaters may not have passed any U.S. Figure Skating Free Skate tests
Adult Pre-Bronze 1:40 Maximum
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 of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump)
Only single and half-revolution jumps are allowed
No single Lutz, single Axel or double jumps are allowed
Max 2 Spins:
Max Level 1 Spins must be
of different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 E)
Connecting steps throughout the program are required
Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Pre-Bronze or Pre-Preliminary Free Skate
Adult Bronze 1:50 maximum
Max 4 Jump Elements:
Max 2 combinations or sequences;
1 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 of a combination or sequence (maximum of 2 of any jump)
All single jumps are permitted (except single Axel)
No single Axel, double or triple jumps are permitted
Max 2 Spins: • Max Level 1 • Spins must be of
different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103 (E))
• Min 3 revs total if no change of foot
• Min 3 revs each foot if change of foot
• Min 2 revs in each position
• No flying spins are permitted
Max 1 Sequence:
Choreographic Step Sequence
Must use at least ½ ice surface May include Moves in the Field and spirals
Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Adult Bronze or Preliminary Free Skate
EVENT: Adult Compulsory Moves
General event parameters:
1. Pre-Bronze to Silver: Elements skated on ½ ice
2. Gold/Masters: Elements skated on full-ice
3. Elements may be performed only once
4. Music is not allowed
5. Minimum number of revolutions is noted in parentheses
Level Time Elements
Adult Pre-Bronze
1:30
MAX
Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down
and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a
forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise
Jump combination or sequence consisting of only ½ revolution
jumps (half loop is considered a full revolution jump) – maximum of
2 jumps in a combination and 3 jumps in a sequence
Forward upright spin (Min. 3 revolutions)
Forward spiral (any edge)
Adult Bronze
1:30
MAX
Single Salchow
Waltz jump – toe loop combination jump
Backward Upright Spin – entry optional (Min. 3 revolutions)
Spiral sequence (Min. 2 spirals)
Adult Silver
1:30
MAX
Single loop
Single/single jump combination
Sit spin (Min. 3 revolutions)
Straight line step sequence
Adult Gold
1:30
MAX
Single Lutz or Axel
Single/single or single/double jump combination
Camel spin (Min. 4 revolutions)
Straight line step sequence
Masters
Intermediate/Novice
1:30
MAX
Axel, double Salchow , double toe loop or double loop
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
Solo spin of skater’s choice (Min. 6 revolutions)
Straight line step sequence
Masters Junior/Senior
1:30
MAX
Choice of any double jump
Jump combination that may include any double jump
Solo spin of skater’s choice (Min. 8 revolutions)
Straight line step sequence
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Adult 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 parentheses 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 Time Jumps Spins Step Sequences
CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS
JUNIOR/SENIOR &
MASTERS JUNIOR
& MASTERS SENIOR
3:40 max * means element is required
Max. 7
1 must be an Axel-type jump*
Min. 1*, max. 3 combinations or sequences
Two combinations/sequences are limited to two jumps, and one three-jump combination/sequence is permitted
Number of jumps in sequence is unlimited, but only the two highest-value jumps in a jump sequence will be counted
No Axels and multi-rotation jumps may be repeated more than once, and if repeated, those jumps must be in combination or sequence
Max. 3
Spins must be of different character (for definition, see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103E)
Min. 5 revolutions total if no change of foot
Min. 4 revolutions each foot if change of foot
Min. 2 revolutions in position
Max. 1
To be chosen from:
Choreographic step sequence
or
Choreographic
sequence Must fully utilize the
ice surface 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 & MASTERS NOVICE
3:10 max
* means element is required
Max. 6
1 must be an Axel-type jump*
Min. 1*, max. 3 combinations or sequences
Two combinations/sequences are limited to two jumps, and one
three-jump combination/sequence is permitted
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 must be of different character (for definition,
see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103E)
Min. 5 revolutions total if no change of foot
Min. 4 revolutions each foot if change of foot
Min. 2 revolutions in position
Max. 1 To be chosen from:
Choreographic step sequence
or
Choreographic sequence
Must fully utilize the ice surface
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 GOLD &
ADULT GOLD
2:40 max
Max. 5
Min. 1*, max. 3 combinations or sequences
Two combinations/sequences are limited to two jumps, and one three-jump combination/sequence is permitted
Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of
combination or sequence
Max. 3
Spins must be of different character (for definition,
see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103E)
Min. 4 revolutions total if no change of foot
Min. 4 revolutions each foot if change of foot
Min. 2 revolutions in position
Max. 1 To be chosen from:
Choreographic step
sequence or
Choreographic
U.S. Figure Skating Non Qualifying Competitions
* means element is required 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
sequence Must fully utilize the
ice surface 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.
ADULT SILVER
2:10 max
* means element is required
Max. 5
Min. 1*, max. 2 combinations or sequences
One 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 (i.e. mazurkas, half-loops, etc.)
performed as part of connecting footwork preceding single jumps are permitted
Each jump may be repeated only once, and only as part of
combination or sequence
All single jumps are permitted, including an Axel-type jump.
No double or triple jumps are permitted
Max. 2
Spins must be of different character (for definition,
see U.S. Figure Skating rule 4103E)
Min. 3 revolutions total if no change of foot
Min. 3 revolutions each foot if change of foot
Min. 2 revolutions in position
Max. 1 To be chosen from:
Step sequence
or
Spiral sequence
(any pattern)
Must use at least ½ ice surface
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.
EVENT: Jumps Challenge
General event parameters:
7. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted.
8. Pre-juvenile and lower will be skated ½ ice; Juvenile – senior will be skated on full ice
9. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior)
Level Time Skating rules / standards
Beginner
1:15 max.
1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers)
2. ½ flip or ½ Lutz
3. Single Salchow
High
Beginner
1:15 max.
1. Waltz jump (from backward crossovers)
2. Single Salchow
3. Jump combination – waltz jump-toe loop
No-Test
1:15 max.
1. Single toe loop
2. Single loop
3. Jump combination – Any two ½ or single revolution jumps (no Axel)
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.
2. Single flip
3. Single Lutz
4. Jump combination – Any single jump + single loop (may be Axel)
Pre –
Juvenile
1:15 max.
5. Single Axel 6. Single or double jump
7. Jump combination – single/single (no Axel)
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
1:15 max.
5. Single Axel
6. Double Salchow
7. Jump combination – single/single or double/single (no Axel)
Intermediate
1:30 max.
5. Single Axel
6. Double loop*
7. Jump combination – double/single (no Axel)
Novice
1:30 max.
5. Double loop
6. Double flip*
7. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Junior
1:30 max.
5. Choice of double or triple jump
6. Double or triple flip*
7. Jump combination – double/double (may be double Axel)
Senior
1:30 max.
5. Choice of double or triple jump
6. Double or triple Lutz*
7. Jump combination – double/double or triple/double (may be double
Axel)
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Moves in the field
General event parameters:
1. Levels are based on the skaters’ highest Moves in the field test passed.
2. A moves in the field competition event will consist of the skater performing two moves in the field
patterns.
3. The patterns to be skated depend on which quarter of the year the competition is held. The skater will
perform the two patterns listed for their level, based upon the date of the competition. If the competition
falls over two quarters (for example, June 30th – July 2nd), the moves will be selected based on the start
date of the competition listed in the announcement (in this example, the 2nd quarter).
4. Each skater will complete both of their required patterns consecutively in the order listed, pausing briefly
in between.
5. The host club may choose to play background music, at a low volume, at their discretion.
Level January 1-
March 31st
April 1st –
June 30th
July 1st –
September 30th
October 1st –
December 31st
Pre-Preliminary 1. Forward perimeter
stroking (1/2 rink only)
2. Basic consecutive
edges (Forward
outside & forward
inside only)
1. Forward perimeter
stroking (1/2 rink only).
2. Waltz eight (2
patterns/foot)
1. Basic consecutive
edges (Backward
outside & backward
inside only).
2. Forward left & right
spirals
1. Waltz eight
2. Forward left & right
spirals
Preliminary 1. Forward &
backward crossovers
2. Forward power 3-
turns
1. Forward &
backward crossovers
2. Consecutive
outside & inside spirals
1. Forward circle eight
2. Alternating forward 3-
turns.
1. Forward circle eight
2. Forward power 3-
turns.
Pre-Juvenile 1. Forward &
backward perimeter
stroking.
2. Forward outside and
backward inside 3-
turns.
1. Forward &
backward power
change of edge pulls.
2. Forward inside and
backward outside 3-
turns.
1. Five-step mohawk
sequence.
2. Backward circle
eight.
1. Forward outside-
backward inside 3-
turns.
2. Backward circle
eight.
Juvenile 1. Forward power
circle
2. Backward power 3-
turns.
1. Backward power
circle.
2. Forward double 3-
turns.
1. Eight-step mohawk
sequence.
2. Forward double 3-
turns.
1. Forward & backward
free skate cross strokes.
2. Backward power 3-
turns.
Intermediate 1. Brackets in the field
2. Spiral sequence
1. Brackets in the field
2. Forward twizzles
(right forward outside
& right forward inside
only)
1. Forward twizzles (left
forward outside & left
forward inside only).
2. Inside slide chasse
pattern.
1. Backward double
three-turns.
2. Brackets in the field
Novice 1. Inside 3-turns/rocker-
choctaws
2. Twizzles (Backward
outside only)
1. Forward &
backward outside
counters.
2. Twizzles (Backward
inside only)
1. Forward & backward
inside counters.
2. Forward inside &
outside loops.
1. Backward rocker
choctaw sequence
2. Forward inside &
outside loops.
Junior 1. Forward &
backward outside
rockers
2. Backward loop
pattern.
1. Forward &
backward inside
rockers
2. Choctaw sequence
1. Straight line step
sequence.
2. Power pulls
1. Straight line step
sequence
2. Backward loop
pattern.
Senior 1. Sustained edge step
2. Serpentine step
sequence
1. Spiral sequence
2. Serpentine step
sequence
1. Backward outside
power double 3-turns to
power inside double
rockers.
2. Serpentine step
sequence
1. Backward inside
double 3-turns to
power double outside
rockers
2. Serpentine step
sequence
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Spins Challenge General event parameters:
10. 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.
11. All events are skated on ½ ice.
12. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.
Level Time Skating rules / standards
Beginner
1:30 max.
Upright one-foot spin (3) Upright back spin (3) Sit spin (3)
High
Beginner
1:30 max.
Upright one-foot spin (4) Upright spin with change of foot (3 each foot) Sit spin (3)
No-Test
1:30 max.
Upright spin with change of foot (3 each foot) Sit spin (3) Camel spin (3)
Pre –
Preliminary
1:30 max.
Spin with one change of position and no change of foot (6) Backward sit spin (3) Camel spin (4)
Preliminary
1:30 max.
Spin with one change of foot and one change of position (min. 3 each foot) Combination sit spin with change of foot (min 3. each foot) One position spin – skater’s choice (upright, sit or camel) (4)
Pre –
Juvenile
1:30 max.
8. Camel spin (3)
9. Combination spin – camel to sit spin; no change of foot (6)
10. Forward to backward scratch spin (3 per foot)
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
1:30 max.
8. Sit spin (4)
9. Combination spin – with change of foot; optional change of position
(4 per foot)
10. Girls – layback spin (4); Boys – camel spin (4)
Intermediate
1:30 max.
8. Flying camel spin (5)
9. Sit spin to backward sit spin (4 per foot)
10. Combination spin – change of foot & change of position (4 per foot)
Novice
1:30 max.
8. Choice of camel, sit or layback spin (6)
9. Camel spin to backward camel spin (4 per foot in position)
10. Combination spin – change of foot & two changes of position (2 per
position & 5 per foot)
Junior
1:30 max.
8. Flying sit spin or flying reverse sit spin (6)
9. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly
10. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
Senior
1:30 max.
8. Flying spin of choice (6)
9. Solo spin of choice (6) – may not fly
10. Combination spin – with change of foot & utilizing all three positions (2
per position & 5 per foot)
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Step Sequences
General event parameters:
13. Levels are based on the skaters’ highest Moves in the Field test passed.
14. Music of skater’s choice, including vocal music, not to exceed the maximum (less time is fine).
15. Skates perform two different step sequences of their choice; any shape or pattern is permitted; however,
skaters must make it clear when their first step sequence ends, and their second begins.
16. Each of the step sequences must include the required steps and/or turns listed for each level.
17. Each step sequence may, and is encouraged to, include additional steps or turns.
18. Each step sequence must utilize the full ice surface.
19. Skaters are encouraged to focus on edge quality, clarity of turns, multi-directional and one-foot skating.
Level Time Required elements
Pre-
Preliminary
1:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
- Forward outside 3-turn
- Inside mohawk
- Demonstration of forward outside & forward inside edges
Preliminary
1:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
- At least two consecutive forward outside power 3-turns
- Forward inside 3-turn
- At least one set of alternating 3-turns (outside or inside)
Pre-Juvenile
1:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
1. Backward inside 3-turns on each foot
2. Backward outside 3-turns on each foot
3. At least 2 consecutive power pulls (backward or forward)
Juvenile &
Open Juv.
1:30 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
1. Forward outside double 3 (either foot)
2. Forward inside double 3 (either foot)
3. At least 2 consecutive cross strokes (backward or forward)
Intermediate
1:30 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
1. Choice of backward double 3
2. At least 2 different brackets with clear entry & exit edges
3. Forward inside 1 ½ twizzle
4. Forward outside 1 ½ twizzle
Novice
2:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
11. At least 2 different counters with clear entry & exit edges
12. Forward outside & forward inside loop (either foot)
13. Backward outside double twizzle
14. Backward inside double twizzle
Junior
2:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
11. At least 2 different rockers with clear entry & exit edges
12. At least 2 different choctaws
13. Backward outside & backward inside loop (either foot)
14. A combination of at least 3 different turns done on one foot
Senior
2:00 max.
Each of the two step sequences must include:
1. At least 1 of each of the following turns: 3-turn, bracket, rocker, counter,
choctaw, loop, and twizzle.
2. A combination of at least 3 different turns, to be selected from counter,
rocker, bracket, twizzle and loop, done on one foot.
3. An upper body movement. (Any movements of the arms, head and torso that
have an effect on the balance of the main body core.)
Note: If necessary, skaters may combine items 1 & 2. For example, performing 3 different
consecutive turns on one foot may also count towards the requirement of demonstrating
all seven of the listed turns/steps.
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Adult Jumps Challenge
General event parameters:
20. Each jump may be attempted twice; the best attempt will be counted.
21. Adult silver and lower will be skated ½ ice; adult gold – masters junior/senior will be skated on full ice
22. Jumps with an “*” must be preceded with connecting steps (intermediate – senior)
Level Time Elements
Adult Beginner
1:00
1. Bunny Hop
2. Mazurka or ballet jump
Adult Pre-Bronze
1;00
1. Waltz or toe loop jump
2. ½ flip, ½ Lutz or ½ loop
Adult Bronze
1:00
1. Single Salchow
2. Single toe loop
3. Any single jump + single toe loop combination (No Axels
allowed)
Adult Silver
1:15
1. Single flip
2. Single loop
3. Single/single combination (Axel is permitted)
Adult Gold
1:15
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
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
1. Double loop or double flip
2. Double Lutz
3. Jump combination that may include any double jump
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Adult Spins Challenge
General event parameters:
1. 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. On required elements may be included.
2. All events are skated on ½ ice.
3. Minimum number of revolutions are noted in parentheses.
Level Time Skating rules / standards
Adult Beginner
1:15
1. Pivot
2. Two-foot upright spin (2)
Adult Pre-Bronze
1:15
1. One-foot upright spin (3)
2. Two-foot upright spin (3)
Adult Bronze
1:15
1. One-foot upright spin (4)
2. One-foot back spin (3)
3. Sit spin (3)
Adult Silver
1:30
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
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/Novice
1:30
1. Solo spin of skater’s choice (Min. 6 revolutions)
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
1. Solo spin of skater’s choice (Min. 8 revolutions)
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
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Showcase Events – Dramatic Entertainment Events
Format:
Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music,
choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and
physical actions. The entire gamut of emotions may be expressed including intense joy
and/or introspectiveness.
Props and scenery ARE permitted.
General event parameters:
1. Level will be determined by the highest free skate or dance (solo or partnered) test
passed, as listed in the table below. 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.
Dramatic Entertainment Levels:
Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify.
Event
Must meet requirements*
Must have passed Free Skating or Dance
test (solo or partnered standard track)
Must not have passed
Free Skate or Dance (solo or
partnered) Test or higher
Age Time
No Test (does not qualify for National Showcase)
No Free Skate test passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skate
Any Free Dance
No age
restriction 1:30 max
Pre-Preliminary (does not qualify for National Showcase)
Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Preliminary Free Skate
Any Free Dance
No age
restriction 1:30 max
Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum
age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum
age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Juvenile
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
3 and under 2:10 max
Teen
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
14-17 2:10 max
Intermediate
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
17 and under 2:10 max
Young Adult
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
18-20 2:10 max
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
Novice
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
Junior Free Skate
OR
Junior Free Dance
2:10 max
Junior
Junior Free Skate
OR
Junior Free Dance
Senior Free Skate
OR
Senior Free Dance
2:40 max
Senior
Senior Free Skate
OR
Senior Free Dance
2:40 max
Event
Must meet requirements*
Must have passed Free Skate or Dance
Test (solo or partnered, standard, adult, or
masters track)
Must not have passed
Free Skate or Dance Test (solo or
partnered; standard, adult, or masters
track) or higher
Age Time
Adult Pre-
Bronze
(does not
qualify for
National
Showcase)
Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate
OR
Pre-Preiminary Free Skate
Adult Bronze Free Skate
Preliminary Free Skate
OR
Any Free Dance
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Bronze
Adult Bronze Free Skate
Preliminary Free Skate
Juvenile Free Dance
OR
Pre-Bronze Dance Test (prior to 4/30/17)
Adult Silver Free Skate
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Silver Free Dance
Intermediate Free Dance
Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Silver
Adult Silver Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate (prior to 10/1/94)
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Silver Free Dance
Intermediate Free Dance
Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
Adult Gold Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate (On/after 10/1/94)
Adult Gold Free Dance
Novice Free Dance
Bronze Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
4th Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Gold
Adult Gold Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Gold Free Dance
Novice Free Dance
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1//77)
Intermediate FS (on/after 10/1/91)
Junior Free Dance
Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
5th Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Masters
Intermediate Free Skate
Adult Gold Free Dance
Junior Free Dance
Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000)
3rd Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77)
OR
8th Figure Test (10/1/77-9/30/79)
21 and older 1:40 max
* For the US Adult Championships and adult sectional championships, skaters must meet the test requirements for the
level at which they want to compete; rules 2540-2552 apply,; and the same level must be chosen for all showcase events
at the competition (for example, a skater may not compete in Masters Dramatic Entertainment and Adult Gold Light
Entertainment events at the same competition). Adult athletes wishing to be grandfathered into a higher level based on
participation at the Adult Championships or National Showcase prior to 4/30/17 may make this request to the National
Vice Chair for National Showcase. For all other competitions, skaters must compete at their test level or one level higher, per the above chart. For Basic Skills levels and events, please refer to the U.S. Figure Skating Compete USA
Competition Manual for Showcase event levels, elements, qualifications, program lengths and descriptions.
For events offered, refer to the competition announcement.
EVENT: Showcase Events – Light Entertainment Events
Format:
Showcase program that 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.
General event parameters:
4. 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.
5. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
6. Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found
at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Light Entertainment Levels:
Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify.
Event
Must meet requirements*
Must have passed Free Skating or Dance
test (solo or partnered standard track)
Must not have passed
Free Skate or Dance (solo or
partnered) Test or higher
Age Time
No Test (does not qualify for National Showcase)
No Free Skate test passed
Pre-Preliminary Free Skate
OR
Any Free Dance
No age
restriction 1:30 max
Pre-Preliminary (does not qualify for National Showcase)
Pre-Preliminary Free Skate
Preliminary Free Skate
OR
Any Free Dance
No age
restriction 1:30 max
Preliminary Preliminary Free Skate
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum
age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Pre Juvenile Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
No minimum
age
(max age 20)
1:40 max
Juvenile
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
3 and under 2:10 max
Teen
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
14-17 2:10 max
Intermediate
Intermediate Free Skate
OR
Intermediate Free Dance
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
17 and under 2:10 max
Young Adult
Juvenile Free Skate
OR
Juvenile Free Dance
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
18-20 2:10 max
Novice
Novice Free Skate
OR
Novice Free Dance
Junior Free Skate
OR
Junior Free Dance
2:10 max
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
Junior
Junior Free Skate
OR
Junior Free Dance
Senior Free Skate
OR
Senior Free Dance
2:40 max
Senior
Senior Free Skate
OR
Senior Free Dance
2:40 max
Event
Must meet requirements*
Must have passed Free Skate or Dance
Test (solo or partnered, standard, adult, or
masters track)
Must not have passed
Free Skate or Dance Test (solo or
partnered; standard, adult, or masters
track) or higher
Age Time
Adult Pre-
Bronze (does not qualify for National Showcase)
Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate
OR
Pre-Preiminary Free Skate
Adult Bronze Free Skate
Preliminary Free Skate
OR
Any Free Dance
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Bronze
Adult Bronze Free Skate
Preliminary Free Skate
Juvenile Free Dance
OR
Pre-Bronze Dance Test (prior to 4/30/17)
Adult Silver Free Skate
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Silver Free Dance
Intermediate Free Dance
Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Silver
Adult Silver Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate (prior to 10/1/94)
Pre Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Silver Free Dance
Intermediate Free Dance
Preliminary Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
Adult Gold Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate (On/after 10/1/94)
Adult Gold Free Dance
Novice Free Dance
Bronze Free Dance (prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
4th Figure (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Adult Gold
Adult Gold Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate
Adult Gold Free Dance
Novice Free Dance
OR
3rd Figure (prior to 10/1//77)
Intermediate FS (on/after 10/1/91)
Junior Free Dance
Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000)
OR
5th Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77)
21 and older 1:40 max
Masters
Intermediate Free Skate
Adult Gold Free Dance
Junior Free Dance
Silver Free Dance (Prior to 9/2/2000)
3rd Figure Test (prior to 10/1/77)
OR
8th Figure Test (10/1/77-9/30/79)
21 and older 1:40 max
* For the US Adult Championships and adult sectional championships, skaters must meet the test
requirements for the level at which they want to compete; rules 2540-2552 apply,; and the same level must
be chosen for all showcase events at the competition (for example, a skater may not compete in Masters Dramatic Entertainment and Adult Gold Light Entertainment events at the same competition). Adult
athletes wishing to be grandfathered into a higher level based on participation at the Adult
Championships or National Showcase prior to 4/30/17 may make this request to the National Vice Chair for
National Showcase. For all other competitions, skaters must compete at their test level or one level higher,
per the above chart. For Basic Skills levels and events, please refer to the U.S. Figure Skating Compete USA
Competition Manual for Showcase event levels, elements, qualifications, program lengths and descriptions.
For events offered, refer to the competition announcement.
EVENT: Showcase Events – Interpretive Events
Format: Interpretive is a performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied
and unassisted, to music supplied by the competition committee / LOC. Programs should
incorporate various elements of expressive movement and skating moves, to enhance the
skater’s interpretation of the music, rather than technical elements.
The music will be played continuously during a 30-minute off-ice session in a room and
twice during an on-ice warm-up prior to the performance.
o The room will be attended only by the adult monitor assigned to play the music
and the competing skaters.
After the warm up, skaters will go back to a room, with no music being played.
Skaters will be brought to the ice when the previous skater finishes.
All competitors in an event will interpret the same music.
Props are permitted but must be brought into the room prior to listening to the music,
and be taken to the ice only when the skater is called to perform. Props may not be
pre-positioned on the performance surface.
Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at
www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Interpretative Events and Levels:
Except for Adult events, skaters must compete at the highest level for which they qualify
Level
Program Duration
Test Requirements (Freeskate or Free Dance)
Pre-juvenile and below
1:00 maximum
Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up
to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
Juvenile - novice
1:30 maximum
Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up
to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
Junior and senior
1:30 maximum
Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up
to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
Teen and young adult
1:30 maximum
Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up
to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
All adult events
1:30 maximum
Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up
to one level higher. The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline.
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Solo Pattern Dance
General event parameters:
4. Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed.
5. A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances.
6. The patterns to be skated depend upon which quarter of the year the competition is held. The skater will
perform the two pattern dances listed for their level, based upon the date of the competition. If the
competition falls over two quarters (for example, June 30th – July 2nd), the dance will be selected based
on the start date of the competition listed in the announcement (in this example, the 2nd quarter).
7. 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 January 1-
March 31st
April 1st –
June 30th
July 1st –
September 30th
October 1st –
December 31st
Preliminary
y
1. Dutch Waltz
2. Canasta Tango
1. Rhythm Blues
2. Dutch Waltz
1. Canasta
Tango
2. Rhythm Blues
1. Rhythm Blues
2. Dutch Waltz
Pre-bronze 1. Swing
2. Cha-Cha
1. Fiesta Tango
2. Swing
1. Cha-Cha
2. Fiesta Tango
1. Swing
2. Cha-Cha
Bronze 1. Hickory
Hoedown
2. Willow Waltz
1. Ten Fox
2. Hickory
Hoedown
1. Willow Waltz
2. Ten Fox
1. Hickory
Hoedown
2. Willow Watz
Pre-silver 1. Fourteenstep
2. European Waltz
1. Foxtrot
2. Fourteenstep
1. European
Waltz
2. Foxtrot
1. Fourteenstep
2. European Waltz
Silver 1. American Waltz
2. Silver Tango
1. Rocker Foxtrot
2. American Waltz
1. Silver Tango
2. Rocker
Foxtrot
1. American Waltz
2. Silver Tango
Pre-gold 1. Killian
2. Blues
1. Paso Doble
2. Starlight Waltz
1. Killian
2. Blues
1. Paso Doble
2. Starlight Watlz
Gold 1. Viennese Waltz
2. Argentine
Tango
1. Westminster
Waltz
2. Quickstep
1. Viennese
Waltz
2. Argentine
Tango
1. Westminster
Waltz
2. Quickstep
U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions
EVENT: Free Dance
Requirements for Juvenile: Juvenile Solo Free Dance: 1:40 +/- 10 seconds
MUSIC MUST HAVE AN AUDIBLE RHYTHMIC BEAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10 SECONDS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM
Music at this level is strongly suggested to be in the same rhythms as the U.S. Figure Skating
test structure.
Edge
Elements
One short edge element, but no more. The edge element must be held for a
minimum of three seconds, but cannot exceed six seconds.
Spin One choreographic dance spin*, but no more. Minimum of three revolutions
on one foot. Spin combinations not permitted.
*NO FLYING SPINS PERMITTED
Step
Sequence
One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline or diagonal. The
step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface and should include a variety
of steps and turns and must include three-turns and Mohawks.
Not permitted elements: stops, pattern regressions, loops and jumps of more
than one-half rotation, dance spins, and pirouettes.
Twizzle One twizzle. Minimum one revolution.
Dance Stop One full stop to express the character of the music, not to exceed five
seconds. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the
program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program.
Free Dance Requirements for Intermediate:
Intermediate Solo Free Dance: 2:00 +/- 10 seconds
MUSIC MUST HAVE AN AUDIBLE RHYTHMIC BEAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10 SECONDS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM
Music at this level is strongly suggested to be in the same rhythms as the U.S. Figure Skating
test structure.
Edge
Elements
Two short edge elements, but no more. The edge elements must be held for
a minimum of three seconds, but not more than six seconds. Edge elements
should have different positions^.
Spin One choreographic dance spin*, but no more. Minimum of three revolutions
on one foot. Spin combinations not permitted.
*NO FLYING SPINS PERMITTED
Step
Sequence
One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline or diagonal. The
step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface and should include a variety
of steps and turns and must include three-turns, mohawks and brackets.
Not permitted elements: stops, pattern regressions, loops and jumps of more
than one-half rotation, dance spins, and pirouettes.
Twizzle
Series
One twizzle series. Minimum one revolution on each twizzle. No more than
three steps between twizzles.
Dance Stop One full stop to express the character of the music, not to exceed five
seconds. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the
program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program.
Free Dance Requirements for Novice:
Novice Solo Free Dance: 2:10 +/- 10 seconds
MUSIC MUST HAVE AN AUDIBLE RHYTHMIC BEAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10 SECONDS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM
Music at this level is strongly suggested to be in the same rhythms as the U.S. Figure Skating
test structure.
Edge
Elements
One combination edge element – each edge must be held for a minimum
of 3 seconds, but the total element must not exceed 12 seconds. And one
short edge element held for a minimum of three seconds, but not to exceed
six seconds. No more than one combination and one short edge element
permitted. Edge elements should have different positions.^
Spin One choreographic dance spin*, but no more. Minimum of three revolutions
on one foot. May change feet.
*NO FLYING SPINS PERMITTED
Step
Sequence
One step sequence from the following list: circular, midline or diagonal. The
step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface and should include a variety
of steps and turns and must include three-turns, mohawks, brackets and
counters.
Not permitted elements: stops, pattern regressions, loops and jumps of more
than one-half rotation, dance spins, and pirouettes.
Twizzle
Series
One twizzle series. Minimum two revolutions on each twizzle. No more than
three steps between twizzles.
Dance Stop One full stop to express the character of the music, not to exceed five
seconds. The stop must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the
program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program.
Free Dance Requirements for Junior:
Junior Solo Free Dance: 2:30 +/- 10 seconds
MUSIC MUST HAVE AN AUDIBLE RHYTHMIC BEAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10 SECONDS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM
Edge
Elements
One combination edge element – each edge must be held for a minimum
of 3 seconds, but the total element must not exceed 12 seconds. And two
short edge elements held for a minimum of three seconds, but not to exceed
six seconds. No more than one combination and two short edge elements
permitted. Edge elements must have different positions.^
Spin One choreographic dance spin*, but no more. Minimum of three revolutions
on one foot. May change feet.
*NO FLYING SPINS PERMITTED
Step
Sequence
Two different step sequences, one selected from Group A and one selected
from Group B.
Group A: Straight Line Step Sequences – midline or diagonal
Group B: Curved Step Sequences (counterclockwise or clockwise) –
circular or serpentine
The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface and should include a
variety of steps and turns and must include brackets, counters, rockers and
choctaws.
Not permitted elements: stops, pattern regressions, loops and jumps of more
than one-half rotation, dance spins, and pirouettes.
Twizzle
Series
Two different twizzle series, but no more.
Twizzle Series A: Must have a different entry edge and different
direction for the two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is required
on each twizzle. No more than three steps are allowed between
twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle Series B.
Twizzle Series B: Must have two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is
required on each twizzle. No more than three steps are allowed
between twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle
Series A.
Dance Stop Two full stops to express the character of the music, not to exceed five
seconds. The stops must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the
program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program.
Free Dance Requirements for Senior:
Senior Solo Free Dance: 2:50 +/- 10 seconds
MUSIC MUST HAVE AN AUDIBLE RHYTHMIC BEAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10 SECONDS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM
Edge
Elements
Two combination edge elements – each edge must be held for a minimum
of 3 seconds, but the total element must not exceed 12 seconds. And two
short edge elements held for a minimum of three seconds, but not to exceed
six seconds. No more than two combination and two short edge elements
permitted. Edge elements must have different positions.^
Spin One choreographic dance spin*, but no more. Minimum of three revolutions
on one foot. May change feet.
*NO FLYING SPINS PERMITTED
Step Two different step sequences, one selected from Group A and one selected
Sequence from Group B.
Group A: Straight Line Step Sequences – midline or diagonal
Group B: Curved Step Sequences (counterclockwise or clockwise) –
circular or serpentine
The step sequence must fully utilize the ice surface and should include a
variety of steps and turns and must include brackets, counters, rockers,
choctaws and twizzles.
Not permitted elements: stops, pattern regressions, loops and jumps of more
than one-half rotation, dance spins, and pirouettes.
Twizzle
Series
Two different twizzle series, but no more.
Twizzle Series A: Must have a different entry edge and different
direction for the two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is required
on each twizzle. No more than three steps are allowed between
twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle Series B.
Twizzle Series B: Must have two twizzles. Minimum of two revolutions is
required on each twizzle. No more than one step is allowed between
twizzles. Twizzles must be different than those used in Twizzle Series A.
Dance Stop Two full stops to express the character of the music, not to exceed five
seconds. The stops must come at least 10 seconds after the start of the
program and at least 10 seconds before the end of the program.
* Choreographic Dance Spin – a dance spin on one foot with a minimum of 3 revolutions in
a position that enhances the music and choreography. This element will be judged on how
the spin relates to the music and the quality of the spin. Variations in positions will only be
rewarded if they enhance the character of the music.
^ Edge Elements must be of a different nature. For example, one spread eagle and one
spiral as opposed to two spirals.
PATTERN DANCE (PARTNERED)
Juvenile – novice Refer to chart on U.S.F.S. website
SHORT DANCE (PARTNERED)
Junior – senior Refer to chart on U.S.F.S. website
FREE DANCE (PARTNERED)
Juvenile – senior Refer to chart on U.S.F.S. website
39th ANNUAL MAPLEWOOD FALL CLASSIC
2018 PROGRAM
Several advertising options are available. You may submit your own artwork or purchase a one-line listing on the patron's page. If you choose to submit your own artwork and it is not copy-ready, please be sure to add the set up charge to your total advertising cost. Artwork may be submitted in a variety of standard formats (i.e. Adobe PDF) Please contact Joyce Schwartz – contact information below – for more details. . ADVERTISING RATES:
OPTION PRICE AMOUNT DUE
Full Page (8.5" x 11 ") $ 150.00 $
Half Page (8.5" x 5.5") $ 80.00 $
Quarter Page (4.25, x 5.5") $ 45.00 $
One Line Listing for Patron’s Page $ 25.00 $_____ Set-up Charge for the above ads if not copy ready:
Full Page $ 25.00 $ Half Page $ 25.00 $ Quarter Page $ 15.00 $
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED FOR AD(S): $ ADVERTISING ARTWORK: And check made to Maplewood FSC must be postmarked by August 20th,2018 Artwork and questions to:
Joyce Schwartz 2800 Hilltop Court
North St. Paul, MN 55109 [email protected]
(612) 325-4665 -cell
Maplewood Compete USA Competition Entry and Certification Form This form must be postmarked by August 12th, 2018
First Name (print) Last Name (print) _______ Birthdate Age ____ Male______ Female _ Address _______________________________ City __ State Zip Code Program/ Club (Full Name) Parent or Guardian Name (s) Phone . _______________________________ E-Mail_______________________________ U.S.F.S.# Highest Level Passed________________________________
ELEMENTS
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(MUSIC) ELEMENTS
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(MUSIC)
SNOWPLOW FREESKATE 1
BASIC 1 FREESKATE 2
BASIC 2 FREESKATE 3
BASIC 3 FREESKATE 4
BASIC 4 FREESKATE 5
BASIC 5 FREESKATE 6
BASIC 6
Release and Certification of Contestant:
Competitors waive all claims for injury during the competition and all practice sessions. Competitors must be amateurs and eligible to enter the event(s) checked on this Entry Form under the rules of U.S. Figure Skating. I also indicate that the information on this form is true and correct.
Parent or Guardian Signature Date
Certification of U.S. FIGURE SKATING Director or Club Officer
To the best of my knowledge the above is true and correct. The competitor is a member in good standing of my club. Name: E-Mail: ______ Signature Date
Certification of U.S. FIGURE SKATING Instructor
To the best of my knowledge the above is true and correct.
Name: E-Mail: ______ Signature Date
First Event $75 $ Additional Events $30 each $ TOTAL: $
Register Online at www.mfscskate.org or you may also send paper entries by August 14th
Maplewood FSC, 2800 Hilltop Court, North St. Paul, MN 55109. Please make checks payable to Maplewood FSC