YALE FIGURE SKATING CLUB

Learn to Skate Competition Monday, January 15, 2018, 1:00-5:00 PM

LOCATION: Yale University Ingalls Rink, Sachem & Prospect Streets, New Haven, CT. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all skaters who are current members of either the Learn to Skate USA program or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating who have not yet passed an official U.S. Figure Skating test. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of application deadline. Eligibility details and restrictions are explained with each specific event. ORGANIZATION: Skaters in interpretive and showcase events will be grouped by level and, secondarily, by age, but those groups may include more than one badge level. Siblings will not compete directly against each other. Event schedules will be emailed one week before the competition. There will be no charge for admission to the rink. AWARDS: In order to promote a feeling of accomplishment, every skater will receive a first, second or third place medal. MUSIC: Music for all programs must be uploaded as an MP3 and sent to John Cain at johncain16@gmail.com. Refer to individual event descriptions for applicable length. BASIC EVENT FEES: 1 event $40, 2 events $70, 3 events $85, 4 events $100 for these levels and events:

Basic, Pre-Free and Free Skate, Introductory Levels, Adult, Basic Level Showcase and Interpretive, Obstacle Challenge.

ADVANCED EVENT FEES: 1 event $50, 2 events $90, 3 events $110, 4 events $125 for these levels and events:

Compulsory Moves, Well-Balanced Program, Test Track Program, Showcase and Interpretive Events at level of Free Skate and above.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, December 29, 2017. LATE ENTRY FEE: Late entries will be accepted if possible. The fee is an additional $10. REFUNDS: Entry fees are not refundable after the entry deadline date unless an event is cancelled. Make checks payable to YFSC and mail to:

Nancy Brittingham, 108 Scenic Drive, Berlin CT 06037. 860-614-1087 or email n.brittingham@comcast.net

YALE FIGURE SKATING CLUB, Learn to Skate Competition Yale University Ingalls Rink, Sachem & Prospect Streets, New Haven, CT

Monday, January 15, 2018, 1:00-5:00 PM

ENTRY FORM

Skater Name _______________________________ Parent Name __________________ Age ____ Gender ____ (Last) (First) Street Address ____________________________________ Town ________________ Zip Code ____________ Area Code/Phone # ______________________ Email Address ________________________________________ Learn to Skate # OR USFS # ____________ Program/Club: _______________ Highest Level Passed _________ Coach's Name _________________ Phone # _________________ Email: _______________________________

BASIC EVENT FEES: 1 event $40, 2 events $70, 3 events $85, 4 events $100 for these levels & events:

Basic, Pre-Free & Free Skate, Introductory Levels, Adult, Basic Level Showcase & Interpretive, Obstacle Challenge.

ADVANCED EVENT FEES: 1 event $50, 2 events $90, 3 events $110, 4 events $125 for these levels & events:

Compulsory Moves, Well-Balanced Program, Test Track Program, Showcase & Interpretive Events at level of Free Skate & above.

Number of Basic Events: _______ Number of Advanced Events: _______ Total $: _________ ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, December 29, 2017 Certification of Competitor: The Competitor is eligible to enter the events checked. It is agreed that the Competitor and family hold the Yale Figure Skating Club and Yale University harmless from any and all liability during the competition and/or from any and all damage to or loss of property. Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________ Date __________ Instructor/Coach Signature __________________________________ Date __________

Basic Elements Event (No Music) !Basic 1 !Basic 2 !Basic 3 !Basic 4 !Basic 5 !Basic 6

Basic Program Event (With Music) !Basic 1 !Basic 2 !Basic 3 !Basic 4 !Basic 5 !Basic 6

Free Skate Compulsory Event (No Music) !Pre-Free Skate !Free Skate 1 !Free Skate 2 !Free Skate 3 !Free Skate 4 !Free Skate 5

!Free Skate 6

Free Skate Program Event (With Music) !Pre-Free Skate !Free Skate 1 !Free Skate 2 !Free Skate 3 !Free Skate 4 !Free Skate 5

!Free Skate 6 Introductory Levels Compulsory Event (No Music)

!Beginner !High Beginner Introductory Levels Free Skate Program (w. Music)

!Beginner !High Beginner Compulsory Moves Event !No Test !Pre-Preliminary !Preliminary

Well-Balanced Program Free Skate Program !No Test !Pre-Preliminary !Preliminary

Adult Compulsory Event !Adult 1 !Adult 2 !Adult 3 !Adult 4 !Adult 5 !Adult 6

Test Track Free Skate Program !Pre-Preliminary !Preliminary

Showcase Event (Skaters’ own Music) Level/s: ____________

!Singles Event !Duet Event (One fee) (Contact information needed for both skaters IF duet)

Interpretive Program (Music Selected by YFSC)

Level: ________________

Basic Elements Event: BASIC 1–BASIC 6Format choice of the host: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee ORhave the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps).Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so onOR each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater.

• Open to current members of either Learn to Skate USA or regular members of the USFSA.• Skaters must not have passed tests beyond Basic 6.• Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.• To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice• No music• Elements must be skated in the order listed

Basic 1 1:00 • Forward two-foot glide and dipmax. • 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 • Forward one-foot glide - either footmax. • 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 • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade.max. • Forward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4–6 consecutive

• Forward slalom• Beginning backward one-foot glide, either foot• Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle

Basic 4 1:00 • Backward one-foot glides, right and leftmax. • Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counter clockwise

• Forward crossovers 4–6 consecutive both directions• Beginning two-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions• Backward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only

Basic 5 1:00 • Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwisemax. • Backward crossovers 4–6 consecutive, both directions

• Advanced two-foot spin, 4-6 revolutions• Forward outside 3-turn, right and left• Hockey stop

Basic 6 1:00 • Forward inside three-turn, right and leftmax. • Bunny Hop

• Forward spiral on a straight line, right or leftL• Beginning one-foot spin, 2-4 revolutions, optional free leg position, optional entry• T-stop, right or left

Basic Program Event: BASIC 1–BASIC 6Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to thenumber of times the element is executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwisespecified.

• Open to current members of either Learn to Skate USA or regular members of the USFSA.• Skaters must not have passed tests beyond Basic 6.• Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.• To be skated on full ice.• 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.

Basic 1 1:10 • Forward two-foot glide and dipmax. • 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 • Forward one-foot glide - either footmax. • 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 • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blademax. • Forward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counter clockwise 4–6 consecutive

• Forward slalom• Beginning backward one-foot glide – either foot• Moving forward-to-backward two-foot turn on a circle

Basic 4 1:10 • Backward one-foot glides, right and left• Forward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counter clockwise

max. • Forward crossovers 4–6 consecutive both directions• Beginning two-foot spin, 2–4 revolutions• Backward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, one direction only

Basic 5 1:10 • Backward outside edge on a circle, clockwise or counterclockwisemax. • Backward crossovers 4–6 consecutive, both directions

• Advanced two-foot spin, 4–6 revolutions• Forward outside three-turn, R & L• Hockey stop

Basic 6 1:10 • Forward inside three-turn, R & Lmax. • Bunny Hop

• Forward spiral on a straight line, R or L• Beginning one-foot spin, 2–4 revolutions, optional entry and free-leg position• T-stop, R or L

Pre-Free Skate to Free Skate 6 Compulsory EventOpen to current members of either Learn to Skate USA or regular members of the USFSA. Skaters must not have passedtests beyond Free Skate 6.

Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required ele-ments is optional.

• To be skated on 12 ice

• No music is allowed• The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may 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

Pre-Free 1:15 • Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill – R to L and L to RSkate 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.• One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free position, minimum three revolutions• Mazurka• Waltz jump

Free Skate 1 1:15 • Forward power stroking: 4–6 consecutivemax. • Backward outside three-turns, R & L

• Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers: minimum 4-6 revolutions• Toe loop jump• Half flip jump

Free Skate 2 1:15 • Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (2 sets)max. • Backward inside three-turns, R & L

• Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions• Half Lutz jump• Salchow jump

Free Skate 3 1:15 • Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to rightmax. • Waltz three turns, clockwise and 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 • Forward power 3 turns, 2–3 consecutive sets, R or Lmax. • Sit spin, minimum three revolutions

• Half loop jump• Flip jump

Free Skate 5 1:15 • Backward outside 3-turn, Mohawk (backward power 3 turn), both directionsmax. • Camel spin, minimum three revolutions

• Waltz jump – loop jump combination• Lutz jump

Free Skate 6 1:15 • Forward power pulls, right and leftmax. • Split jump or stag jump

• Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total• Waltz jump, half loop, Salchow jump sequence• Beginning Axel jump

Pre-Free Skate to Free Skate 6 Program EventOpen to current members of either Learn to Skate USA or regular members of the USFSA. Skaters must not have passedtests beyond Free Skate 6.

Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number oftimes an element is executed, length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting steps andtransitions 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 elementsfrom 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

Pre-Free 1:40 • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step intoone backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise.• One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions)• Mazurka jump• Waltz jump

Free Skate 1 1:40 • Forward power stroking: 4–6 consecutivemax. • Upright spin, entry from backward crossovers: minimum 4-6 revolutions

• Toe loop jump• Half flip jump

Free Skate 2 1:40 • Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (2 sets)max. • Beginning back spin, up to two revolutions

• Half Lutz jump• Salchow jump

Free Skate 3 1:40 • Alternating Mohawk/crossover sequence, right to left and left to rightmax. • 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 1:40 • Forward power 3 turns, 2–3 consecutive sets, R or Lmax. • Sit spin, minimum three revolutions

• Half loop jump• Flip jump

Free Skate 5 1:40 • Backward outside 3-turn, Mohawk (backward power 3 turn), both directionsmax. • Camel spin, minimum three revolutions

• Waltz jump – loop jump combination• Lutz jump

Free Skate 6 1:40 • Split jump or stag jumpmax. • Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four revolutions total

• Waltz jump, half loop, Salchow jump sequence• Beginning Axel jump

Introductory Levels Compulsory EventOpen to regular members of the USFSA.Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of therequired elements is optional.

• To be skated on 12 ice

• No music is allowed/• The skater must demonstrate the required elements/• The skater may use any additional elements from previous levels/• A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level/• Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their free skate program.

Level Time Skating rules / standards

Beginner 1:15 max. • Waltz jump• Half jump of choice• Forward two-foot or one-foot spin: minimum three revolutions (free leg

position optional)• Forward or backward spiral

High Beginner 1:15 max. • Toe loop jump• Salchow jump• Forward scratch spin: minimum three revolutions• Forward or backward spiral

Introductory Levels Free Skate Program• 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 to one level higher.• Minimum number of spin revolutions are given below. Revolutions must be in position.

Level Jumps Spins Steps QualificationsBeginner Maximum 5 jump elements: Max 2 spins

1:40 max.• Jumps with no more than a

half rotation (front to backor back to front)

• Max. 2 jump sequences• Max. 2 of any same jump

• Two upright spins,no change of foot,no flying entry.

• Min. 3 revolutions

Connecting moves andsteps should bedemonstratedthroughout theprogram.

Skaters must nothave passed testshigher than U.S.Figure Skating Learnto Skate USA free-skating badge tests

HighBeginner

1:40 max.

Maximum 5 jump elements:

• Jumps with not more thana 1

2 rotation (front to backor back to front) includinghalf-loop

• Single rotation jumps:Salchow and toe loop only.

• Max. 2 jump combinationsor sequences

• Max. 2 of any same type ofjump

Max 2 spins

• Two upright spins,change of footoptional, no flyingentry.

• Min. 3 revolutions

Connecting moves andsteps should bedemonstratedthroughout theprogram.

Skaters must nothave passed anytest higher thanU.S. Figure SkatingLearn to Skate USAfree skating badgetests.

Well-Balanced Compulsory Event• Elements skated on 1

2 ice• Elements may be performed only once.• Music is not allowed.• Skaters may have the option to skate one level higher in compulsories than their 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)• Solo spin: sit or camel spin, minimum three revolutions• Spiral sequence: must include a forward and backward spiral.

Additional spirals and balance moves may be included.

Pre-Preliminary

1:15 max. • Toe Loop jump• Jump combination: single / single (no Axel)• Sit spin or camel spin – minimum 3 revolutions• Spiral sequence with 1 forward spiral and 1 backward spiral (any edge)

Preliminary 1:15 max. • Lutz jump• Jump combination: single / single (may include Axel)• Back upright spin: minimum 3 revolutions• Forward inside spiral

Well Balanced Free Skate Program• Skaters may not enter both a Well Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same

non-qualifying competition.• 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.• Skaters will skate to the music of their choice.

Level Jumps Spins Step SequenceNo Test

1:40 max.

Maximum 5 jump elements:

• Single jumps, with the exception of the sin-gle Axel, are allowed.

• No single Axels, double, triple, or quadru-ple jumps are allowed.

• Number of single jumps (excluding Axels)is limited only by the maximum number ofjump elements allowed.

• Maximum of 2 jump combinations or se-quences.

• Jump combos are limited to 2 jumps exceptthat one 3-jump combination with a maxi-mum of 3 single jumps is permitted.

• Jump sequences are limited to a max. of 3single jumps

Max 2 spins

• Spins may change feetand/or position.

• Spins may start with aflying entry.

• Min 3 revolutions foreach spin.

These spins must be of a dif-ferent character. (See rule4103E for definition. )

Max 1 sequence

• Sequence mustuse half of the icesurface.

• Moves in thefield and spiralsequences arepermitted but willnot be counted aselements.

• Jumps may beincluded in thestep sequence.

Well Balanced Free Skate Program, continued

Level Jumps Spins StepsPre-Preliminary

1:40 max

Max 5 jump elements

• All single jumps, including single Axel, allowed

• No double, triple, or quadruple jumps are allowed

• Axel may be repeated once as a solo jump or partof a jump sequence or jump combination (max. 2)

• Number of single jumps is limited only by themax of 5 jump elements

• Max. 2 jump combinations or jump sequences

• Jump combinations limited to 2 jumps exceptthat one 3-jump combination is allowed with amaximum of 3 single jumps

• Jump sequences limited to a maximum of 3single jumps.

Max 2 spins

• Spins may change feetand/or position.

• Spins may start with aflying entry.

• Minimum of 3 revolutions

These spins must be of adifferent nature. (SeeRule 4103E.

Max 1 Sequence

• One sequencethat must usehalf of the ice.

• The stepsequence mayinclude jumps.

• Moves in thefield and spiralsequences arepermitted, butwill not countas elements.

Preliminary

1:40 max.

Max 5 jump elements

• One must be an Axel-type jump or Waltz jump

• All single jumps, including the single Axel areallowed

• Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted,selected from: double Salchow, double toe-loop,double loop

• Double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, triple orquadruple jumps are not allowed.

• An Axel and up to two different allowable doublejumps may be repeated once (but not more) as solojumps, or as part of jump combinations or jump se-quences

• Number of single jumps is limited by the max. of5 jump elements

• Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences

• Jump combinations are limited to 2 jumps exceptthat one 3-jump combination with a maximum of 2double jumps and 1 single jump is permitted

• Jump sequences are limited to a maximum of 3single or double jumps

Max 2 spins:

• Spins may change feetand/or position

• Spins may start with aflying entry

• Minimum of 3 revolutions

These spins must be of adifferent nature. (See Rule4103E

Max 1 Sequence

• One sequencethat must use halfof the ice

• The stepsequence mayinclude jumps

• Moves in thefield and spiralsequences arepermitted, butwill not count aselements

Test Track Free Skate• Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at the same

non-qualifying 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” to one level higher.• Minimum number of spin revolutions are listed below. Revolutions must be in position.• 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 Jumps Spins Steps QualificationsPre-Preliminary

1:40 max.

Max 5 jump elements:

• Jumps with not more thanone-half rotation (front to backor back to front includinghalf-loop)

• Single rotation jumps: loop,toe-loop, and Salchow only

• Max. 2 jump combinationsor sequences

• Max. 2 of any same typejump

Max 2 spins

• Two spins of adifferent nature, oneposition only.

• No change of foot,no flying entry.

• Minimum 3revolutions

Connectingmoves and stepsshould bedemonstratedthroughout theprogram

Skaters must nothave passed testshigher than U.S.Figure Skatingpre-preliminaryfree skate test

Preliminary

1:30 +/-10 seconds

Max 5 jump elements:

• Jumps with not more thanone rotation (no Axels).

• Maximum 2 jumpcombinations or sequences

• Maximum 2 of any same typejump

Max 2 spins

• One spin in oneposition; no changeof foot, no flyingentry. (Minimum 3revolutions)

• One spin consistingof a front scratch toback scratch; exit onspinning foot notmandatory. Min. 3revolutions per foot

Connectingmoves and stepsshould bedemonstratedthroughout theprogram

Skaters must havepassed the U.S.Figure Skatingpre-preliminaryfree skate testbut must nothave passed testshigher than thepreliminary freeskate test.

Adult Compulsory Event: Adult 1 to Adult 6Skaters must be at least 18 years old and be members of LTS-USA.Format:• To be skated on 1

2 ice• To be skated in program format with limited connecting steps, 1:30 maximum.• No music is allowed• The skating order of the elements is optional• Each element may only be attempted once• A 0.2 deduction will be taken for each element MISSING, REPEATED or from a higher level

Adult 1 Adult 4

• Forward marching • Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left• Forward two-foot glide • Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left• Forward swizzles (4–6 in a row) • Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise• Forward snowplow stop – two feet or one foot • Hockey stop, both directions

• Backward one-foot glides, right and leftAdult 2 Adult 5

• Forward skating across the width of the ice • Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left.• Forward one-foot glides • Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left.• Forward slalom • Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise• Backward skating • Forward outside 3-turn, right and left• Backward swizzles (4–6 in a row) • Beginning two-foot spin (min. 2 revolutions)

Adult 3 Adult 6

• Forward stroking using the blade properly • Forward stroking with crossover end patterns• Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, 6 to 8 • Backward stroking with crossover end patterns

in a row, and counterclockwise • Forward inside 3-turn, right and left• Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise • Two-foot spin into one-foot spin, min 2 revolutions on 1 foot

and counterclockwise • T-stop• Backward skating to a long two-foot glide • Lunge• Backward snowplow stop, right and left

Interpretive ProgramFormat: A simple program format to demonstrate a skaters musicality, flow, expression, creativity and ability to interpretmusic through his/her current skating ability.Coaching: There is to be no instruction allowed during any aspect of this event from coaches, parents, or fellow skaters.The staging area must be kept clear except for an ice monitor and a listening competitor.

• Open to skaters at levels Pre-Free Skate to No-Test.• The Organizing Committee pre-selects and edits musical choices appropriate for the event.• Approximately one hour before the event, the selected music will be played in a locker room or other quiet area

for participating skaters.• During warm-up, the music selection is played twice.• Following the warm-up, all skaters except for the first skater will wait in a locker room. The first skater will hear

the music one more time and then perform a program to the music. As each skater performs, the next skater in linewill be allowed to hear the music again before they perform to the music. The listening skater will not be allowedto view the performing skater.

• Levels will be divided by number of entries and ability, with ages divided appropriately.• Skaters will be judged on originality, pattern, technical skill (the ability to include jumps and spins), and music

interpretation and expression.• Spins and jumps performed must be appropriate to the competition level.• Program length: 1:00 max

Showcase Event: Solo or PairFormat: A simple program format may present dramatic OR light entertainment. A dramatic program uses an emotionalskating quality, movements, and gestures to depict a story or theme. A light entertainment program uses expressive anduplifting qualities such as comedy, love and/or mime to depict a story or theme.

• Solo and pair showcase programs are acceptable and will be judged separately.• For pair programs, both skaters must provide all skater information and permissions and both must qualify for the

event. However, the entry fee will be the same as for a solo skater.• Levels may be subdivided, if necessary. Flights will be divided by number of entries and ages. Skaters must enter

at the same level as their free skate event. If a free skate event is not being entered, skaters must enter at theircurrent test level or one level higher.

• Vocal music is permitted.• Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Ornaments and hair accessories

must be secure. Costuming and make up should enhance the feeling of the performance and/or reflect the meaningof the story or theme.

• Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided singles and duet competitors within one minute. A0.2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judge’s mark for each five seconds in excess of the timeallowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance.

• Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical qualities.• Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, timing, connection to the music, pantomime, eye

contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice.• Technical skating skills and difficulty will not be rewarded as such; however, skating must be the major element of

the performance and be of sufficient quality to support the selected theatrical elements. Unintended falls, poorlyexecuted skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestants marks.

• Jump difficulty is not rewarded in showcase; therefore jumps, if choreographed, should be performed with style,flow and confidence.

• 6.0 judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters who include technical elements not permitted.

Level Elements QualificationsBasic 1–61:00 max.

• Elements only from Basic 1–6 curriculum. Skaters may not have passed tests higher thanBasic 6 level.

Pre-Free Skate/Free skate 1-6 /Beginner /High Beginner1:30 max.

• 3 jump maximum.• 1

2 rotation jumps only, plus the followingfull rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop.

Skaters may not have passed any official U.S.Figure Skating free skate tests.

No Test /Pre-Preliminary1:30 max.

• 3 jump maximum.• No Axels or double jumps permitted.

Skaters must have passed no higher than U.S.Figure Skating Pre-Preliminary free skatetest.

Preliminary1:40 max.

• 3 jump maximum.• Axels are permitted, but no double jumpspermitted.

Skaters must have passed no higher than U.S.Figure Skating Preliminary free skate test.