14 TH CHICAGO OPEN - Welcome to Chicago Figure Skating Club
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CHICAGO FIGURE SKATING CLUB’S
14TH ANNUAL
CHICAGO OPEN FIGURE SKATING COMPETITION
JULY 26-29, 2012 SANCTIONED BY:
UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING
HOSTED BY:
Chicago Figure Skating Club Glenview Ice Center
Referee: Lois Todd
The International Judging System will be used for Juvenile through Senior events,
6.0 will be used for all other events.
Includes Freeskate, Short Program, Compulsories, Artistic, Spins, Pairs, Adults
and Final Round Events.
Entry Deadline: June 11, 2012
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Host Glenview Ice Center Phone: 847-724-2800
1851 Landwehr Rd. Fax: 847-657-0510
Glenview, IL 60026-1241
Web: www.glenviewicecenter.org
Rules & Eligibility The 2012 Chicago Open Competition will be conducted according to the 2012-2013 competitive season and is
open to all eligible registered members. Club, facility and USFS liability shall be governed by USFS Rule 1021.
Competition level is based on the highest test passed as of June 11, 2012. Any skater who chooses may skate
up one level. Two entries in a division will constitute a competition. Skaters will be grouped in events based on
their testing status as of Monday, June 11, 2012.
Entries must be postmarked on or before Monday, June 11, 2012 and must include the entry fee. Late entries
will be notified if accepted and charged a $25 late fee. No refunds, including medical or religious, will be made
after the closing date of June 11 unless there is a cancellation of a competition event. (USFS Rule 3235) There
will be a $25 service charge for any returned checks which must be paid in cash, along with the entry fee, prior
to the start of the competition. Any change in a skater’s level or event after the entry deadline is subject to a
$25 change fee.
Entry Fees Individual Entry, 1st Event
Limited Beginner through Open-Juvenile $ 95
Each Additional Event (per skater) $ 35
Individual Entry, 1st Event
Juvenile through Senior $110
Each Additional Event (per skater) $ 35
Make Checks Payable To: “Chicago Open” and mail to the Glenview Ice Center (address at top).
Entries must be postmarked by June 11, 2012, and must include the entry fee. Metered mail is not accepted as
proof of postmark. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Referee and will be subject to a $25
late fee.
The competition schedule, when final, will be available to download from www.glenviewicecenter.org or
www.chicagofsc.org.
For More Information call 847-724-2800 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm)
Dorie Cascio [email protected]
Kathy Brickman [email protected]
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Hotels The official hotel of the 2012 Chicago Open is the Wyndham Glenview Suites
(www.wyndhamglenviewsuiteshotel.com) located about 1 mile from the Ice Center. There’s a special rate of
$89 per night (up to 5 people) for those who mention “Chicago Open” when making their reservation, plus you
may purchase $10 vouchers for their “Fields & Sun” breakfast when you check in. Contact Ewa Kempa at 847-
803-9800 ext. 131 to make your reservation.
Other hotels located within 2 miles include:
Hilton Northbrook 847-480-7500
Baymont Inn Glenview 847-635-8300
Marriott Fairfield Glenview 847-299-1600
Marriott Courtyard Glenview 847-803-2500
Motel 6 Glenview 847-390-7200
Crowne Plaza Northbrook 847-298-2525
Sheraton Northbrook 847-480-1900
Practice Ice Practice Ice will be available before and after the competition each day. Fees are $10 per skater, per
1/2 hour with advance registration, $12 for walk-ons (if space is available). Skaters should mail the enclosed
Practice Ice Registration Form with their competition entry form. Skaters who purchase practice ice will be
assigned to specific sessions based on their competition time(s). Confirmation of assigned practice ice times
will be sent to those skaters who include an e-mail address with their forms. Refunds will not be issued for
missed practice ice. Music will NOT be played on practice ice sessions.
Music All competitors must provide their music on compact disc. CD’s should be of good quality with only one piece
of music per disc. CD’s should be clearly marked with the competitor’s name & phone number, event, length,
coach and home club or rink. CD’s must be turned in at the time of registration. A duplicate disc should be
readily available during the competition. CD’s are to be picked up at the registration desk after the event is
over. The Chicago Figure Skating Club and the Glenview Ice Center cannot accept responsibility for CD’s. Music
left behind will not be mailed back to the skater.
Registration Check-In Skaters may check-in at the registration desk approximately 1 hour before the first event each day and will
remain open until the completion of the final event of the day. Skaters should be at the rink at least 1 hour
prior to their scheduled event. Always check with the registration desk for announcements of any changes to
the competition schedule.
Awards Trophies will be given in all events for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and ribbons will be given for 4th and 5th places.
All awards will be distributed following the posting of the results for each event.
Photography / Video No flash photography is permitted of the skaters on the ice. No tripods may be used and rink power sources
may NOT be accessed. Only handheld video cameras are permitted. Videos and photographs of your
competitor may be available for purchase in the Ice Center lobby during the competition or on-line in the
weeks that follow.
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Competition Event General Rules All entry forms must be signed by a Club Officer. Skaters from foreign countries who are members
in good standing of their respective federations are eligible to compete. Entrants may “Skate up” a
level but may not skate more than one level in any one event. At least one member of the pair
must be at the test level and the other skater may be one level below, but neither may be above
the test level. Pair teams must send their entries together. Age specific divisions will be divided by
age as of June 11, 2012. Pre-Preliminary through Pre- Juvenile will be grouped by age. Juvenile through Senior
will be randomly drawn per USFS Rule 3322. Male competitors may be grouped with females in Artistic, Spin,
Compulsories and Adult events. If an event is canceled due to low entries, entrants may compete in the next
lower event with the consent of all competitors in that level or may compete in the next higher event with no
consent needed. The Chicago Figure Skating Club reserves the right to cancel any event.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter the Championships?
Participation in the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating is by invitation only. To be invited to compete, you
must have competed in at least 4 of the Grand Prix competitions and must be one of the top 12 skaters in
each category. Eligible competitors will be sent invitations immediately following the Greater Chicagoland Fall
Invitational.
What does it cost to enter?
There is no entry fee for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The Skating Council of Illinois and our
participating clubs are supporting this event. Practice Ice will be available for purchase. There will also be
vendors, including video and still photography.
Who will keep my points and how will I know how many points I have?
Ed Mann, a National Accountant, will tabulate points as the season progresses. Standings will be posted on the
Skating Council of Illinois web site at www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org It is the responsibility of each
competitor to verify the accuracy of the points posted on the website. Discrepancies should be brought to the
attention of Ed Mann.
What happens to my points if I change categories during the season?
Your points stay with you if you skate at more than one level. Eligibility to skate at the Illinois Grand Prix of
Figure Skating will be determined by test level.
Who can I ask if I have more questions?
Contact any Skating Council of Illinois officer, or visit www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org and click on “Contact
Us.”
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2nd Annual Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating
During the 2011-2012 competition season, the Skating Council of Illinois is again offering skaters
the opportunity to earn an invitation to the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating by competing in
Free Skate events at our competitions. The top 12 skaters in each category will be invited to
compete, at no cost, at the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which will be held at the
Northbrook Sports Center on September 23, 2012. Skaters must compete in a minimum of 4 of the
competitions listed below. Special recognition will be given to skaters who compete in all 8 events. Grand Prix
information and standings will be posted on the Skating Council of Illinois website at
http://www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org/
Competitions:
March 22-25, 2012 – W.I.M – Greater Milwaukee FSC
April 19-22, 2012 – Ladybug – Glenwood FSC
April 28-29, 2012 – Riverbend Spring Classic – East Alton SA
May 11-13, 2012 – Northern Blast – Northern Ice SC
June 8-10, 2012 – Quad Cities Championships – FSC of the Quad-Cities
June 14-16, 2012 – Southport Summer Classic – Southport SC
July 26-29, 2012 – Chicago Open – Chicago FSC
September 6-9, 2012 – Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational – Wagon Wheel FSC
Awards:
The Free Skate events of each competition will be eligible for accumulating points. The system for scoring
points for the final award will be as follows:
Placement Points Placement Points
1st
place 10 points 2nd
place 7 points
3rd
place 4 points 4th
place 3 points
5th
place 2 points Participation 1 point
Bonus for Final Round 1 point
Competitors who perform their free skate program more than once at a competition (i.e., qualifying and final
rounds) will receive the highest points earned for any one performance. If an event has less than 6 skaters, the
points will be awarded as if there were 6 skaters in the group. If there is only one skater in the group, they will
be awarded 5 points. At the end of the Series, the top 12 competitors in each category, who have competed
in at least 4 competitions, will be invited to the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Ties will not be broken.
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The Following “Well-Balanced” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:
No Test Pre-Preliminary 1 Pre-Preliminary 2
Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile
Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold
The Following “Test Track” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:
Juvenile Test Track Intermediate Test Track Novice Test Track
Junior Test Track Senior Test Track
The Following “IJS” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:
Juvenile Intermediate Novice
Junior Senior
Please Note: Individual Competitions may have additional Free Skate categories; however those categories
will not be eligible for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
Well-Balanced and IJS Free Skate
No Test Requirements per Rule 4280. 1:00 to 1:30 (refer to competition announcement).
Pre-Preliminary 1 Requirements per Rule 4270 except no Axels. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Pre-Preliminary 2 Requirements per Rule 4270. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Preliminary Requirements per Rule 4260. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Pre-Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4250. 2:00 +/- 10 seconds.
Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4240. Under age 14. 2:15 +/- 10 seconds.
Open Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4240. 14 years of age or older. 2:15 +/- 10 seconds.
Intermediate Requirements per Rule 4230. 2:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Novice Ladies Requirements per Rule 4220. 3:00 +/- 10 seconds.
Novice Men Requirements per Rule 4220. 3:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Junior Ladies Requirements per Rule 4210. 3:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Junior Men Requirements per Rule 4210. 4:00 +/- 10 seconds.
Senior Ladies Requirements per Rule 4200. 4:00 +/- 10 seconds.
Senior Men Requirements per Rule 4200. 4:30 +/- 10 seconds.
Adult Bronze Requirements per Rule 4590. 1:50 maximum time.
Adult Silver Requirements per Rule 4580. 2:10 maximum time.
Adult Gold Requirements per Rule 4570. 2:40 maximum time.
Events
Final rounds will be held for all free skating events which are pre-preliminary and higher. The number of
skaters moving on to the final round will be posted at the competition. Short programs are not combined with
free skating for final rounds. Final rounds are Free Skating only. Well-Balanced Free Skating events will be
conducted using 2012-2013 program requirement.
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Well-Balanced Free Skate
Limited Beginner No USFS Free Skating tests passed. Elements limited to ½ jumps, toe loop, Salchow and
spins in an upright position. (Sit Spin permitted) 1 ½ minutes program
No Test No tests passed. Spins in an upright position. Jumps with not more than 1/2 rotation –
Salchow and toe-loops permitted. 1 ½ minutes program
Pre-Preliminary I Passed Pre-Preliminary FS test. No Axels or double jumps permitted.
Spins in any position. 1 ½ minute program.
Pre-Preliminary II Passed Pre-Preliminary FS test. Axels permitted. No double jumps. 1 ½ minute
program.
Preliminary Passed Preliminary FS test. 1 ½ minute program.
Pre-Juvenile Passed Pre-Juvenile FS test. 2 minute program. Age 12 and under.
Open Pre-Juvenile Passed Pre-Juvenile FS test. 2 minute program. Age 13 and older.
Juvenile Passed Juvenile FS test. Age 12 and under. 2 ¼ minute program.
Open Juvenile Passed Juvenile FS test. Age 13 and older. 2 ¼ minute program.
Intermediate Passed Intermediate FS test. 2 ½ minute program.
Novice Passed Novice FS test. Ladies - 3 minutes, Men – 3 ½ minutes.
Junior Ladies Passed Junior FS test. 3 ½ minute program.
Junior Men Passed Junior FS test. 4 minute program
Senior Ladies Passed Senior FS test. 4 minute program.
Senior Men Passed Senior FS test. 4 ½ minute program.
Adult Bronze Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 1:40. No axels and no double jumps
permitted.
Adult Silver Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 2:10. Competitors must have passed the
Adult Bronze Free Skating Test. Axels permitted, but no double jumps permitted.
Adult Gold Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 2:40. Competitors must have passed the
Adult Silver Free Skating Test but no higher than the Adult Gold or Intermediate Free
Skating tests. Axels and double jumps permitted.
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Test Track
LEVEL JUMPS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS
Juvenile
Test Time:
2:15 +/-10
Any single jumps and
jump combinations
with not more than
11/2 rotations. (Axel
permitted). Maximum
5 jumping elements.
Three spins in any position
(Min 4 revolutions) One
must be a combination spin
with one change of foot
(Min 4 revolutions on each
foot). May include flying
spins.
One step
sequence
straight line,
circular, or
serpentine fully
utilizing ice
surface.
Skaters must have passed
at least the U.S. Figure
Skating pre-juvenile free
skate test but may not
have passed tests higher
than juvenile free skate
test
Intermediate
Test Time:
2:30 +/-10
Any single jumps.
Double jumps may only
be the double Salchow
and double toe loop.
Jump combinations and
sequences allowed.
Maximum 6 jumping
elements.
Three spins in any position
(Min 4 revolutions) One
must be a combination spin
with at least one change of
foot (Min 4 revolutions on
each foot). May include
flying spins.
One step
sequence
straight line,
circular, or
serpentine fully
utilizing ice
surface.
Skaters must have passed
at least the U.S. Figure
Skating juvenile free
skate test but may not
have passed tests higher
than intermediate free
skate test
Novice
Test Time:
Ladies
3:00 +/-10
Men
3:30 +/-10
Any single jumps.
Double jumps may only
be the double Salchow,
double toe loop and
double loop. Jump
combinations and
sequences allowed.
Maximum 7 jumping
elements for men and
6 for ladies.
Three spins in any position
(Min 6 revolutions) One
must be a combination spin
with at least one change of
foot (Min 5 revolutions on
each foot). May include
flying spins.
One step or
spiral sequence
(see rule 3660
for description).
Skaters must have passed
at least the U.S. Figure
Skating intermediate free
skate test but may not
have passed tests higher
than novice free skate
test
Junior
Test Time:
Ladies
3:30 +/-10
Men
4:00 +/-10
Any single jumps.
Double jumps may only
be the double Salchow,
double toe loop,
double loop and double
flip Jump combinations
and sequences allowed.
Maximum 8 jumping
elements for men And
7 for ladies.
Three spins: One must be a
spin in one position, one a
flying spin, (6 revolutions
each) one combination spin
consisting of all three
positions and one change of
foot (Minimum 2 in each
position and Minimum 5
revolutions on each foot).
One step
sequence of
advanced
difficulty,
covering the full
ice surface. (See
rule 3650 for
description)
Skaters must have passed
at least the U.S. Figure
Skating novice free skate
test but may not have
passed tests higher than
junior free skate test
Senior
Test Time:
Ladies
4:00 +/-10
Men
4:30+/-10
At least four different
double jumps One
must be a double Lutz.
Jump combinations and
sequences allowed.
Maximum 8 jumping
elements for men and
7 for ladies.
Three spins: One must be a
spin in one position, one a
flying spin, (6 revolutions
each) one spin combination
consisting of all three
positions and one change of
foot (Minimum 2 in each
position and Minimum 5
revolutions on each foot).
Men: Two
different step
sequences.
Ladies: One step
sequence and
one spiral
sequence (see
rule 3640 for
description).
Skaters must have passed
at least the U.S. Figure
Skating junior free skate
test
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Short Program Singles
INTERMEDIATE
NOVICE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
Required elements for 2012-13 are posted on the USFS website under
Singles/Pairs Technical Information. Applicable changes approved at
the 2012 Governing Council will be included.
Compulsories Eligibility by test level is the same as for Free Skating events. Combinations may not include any turn or
change of foot between jumps. No repeated or added elements allowed. Some events may take place on the
Studio Rink. Deductions will be taken for any added elements other than connecting steps.
Compulsory moves are skated without music. The specified moves may be done in any order, but must be
skated exactly as described. An Axel is a single jump.
LIMITED BEGINNER
Half ice, 1:00 max.
1. Waltz Jump
2. Half Flip
3. Forward Lunge
4. One Foot Spin in an Upright
Position (min. 3 rev.)
NO TEST
Half ice, 1:00 max.
1. Salchow
2. Loop Jump
3. Forward Spiral
4. One Foot Spin in an Upright
Position (min. 4 rev.)
PRE-PRELIMINARY
half ice, 1:15 min.
1. Lutz Jump
2. Flip-Toe Loop Combination
3. Sit Spin
4. Forward Scratch Spin
5. Forward Spiral
PRELIMINARY
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Axel Jump
2. Flip Jump
3. Lutz-Loop Combination
4. Forward Camel Spin
5. One Foot Upright Back Spin
6. Forward Spiral
PRE-JUVENILE / OPEN PRE-JUVENILE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Axel
2. Lutz-Loop Combination
3. Forward Camel Spin
4. Forward Camel Spin to
Forward Sit Spin
5. Straight Line Footwork
JUVENILE / OPEN JUVENILE
full ice, 1:45 min. or less
1. Axel
2. Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop
3. Combination of any 1 Double and 1 Single Jump (Axel permitted)
4. Forward Sit Spin to Backward Sit Spin
5. Circular Spiral Sequence
ADULT BRONZE
half ice, 1:00 min. or less
1. Sit Spin
2. Flip
3. Lutz-Loop
4. Loop Jump
ADULT SILVER
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Camel Spin
2. Lutz Jump
3. Axel
4. Combination of 2 Single Jumps
ADULT GOLD
full ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Double Salchow
2. Camel-Sit Spin
3. Straight Line Footwork
4. Combination Jump consisting of 1 Double and 1 Single Jump
(Axel permitted)
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Spins Spins shall be skated in a SIMPLE PROGRAM with no extra spins or jumps or repeated elements, though
connecting footwork may be incorporated. All spin events may take place in the Studio Rink. Deductions will
be taken for any added elements other than connecting steps.
PRE-PRELIMINARY
half ice, 1 min. or less
1. Forward One Foot Upright Spin
2. Forward Camel Spin
3. Backward One Foot Upright Spin
PRELIMINARY
half ice, 1 min. or less
1. Backward Scratch Spin
2. Forward Camel Spin
3. Forward Sit Spin
PRE-JUVENILE & OPEN PRE-JUVENILE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Front Scratch to Back Scratch
2. Forward Sit Spin
3. Forward Camel Spin to Back Sit Spin
JUVENILE & OPEN JUVENILE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Layback (ladies) or Forward Camel (men)
2. Forward Sit Spin to Back Sit Spin
3. Forward Camel Spin to Back Camel Spin
INTERMEDIATE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Forward Camel Spin to Back Camel Spin
2. Combination Spin with at least One Change of Foot and One
Change of Position
3. Layback (ladies) or Forward Sit (men)
NOVICE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Flying Camel Spin
2. Spin Combination Consisting of at least One Change of Foot and at
least One Change of Position
3. Layback (ladies) or Forward Camel (men)
JUNIOR
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Flying Sit Spin - Changing Foot on Landing is Permitted
2. Spin Combination Consisting of One Change of Foot and at least
Two Changes of Position
3. Layback or Crossfoot Spin
SENIOR
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Flying Spin of Skater’s Choice
2. Combination Spin Consisting of One Change of Foot and at least
Two Changes of Position
3. Choice of Solo Spin
ADULT BRONZE
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. One Foot Upright Spin
2. One Foot Back Spin
3. Sit Spin
ADULT SILVER
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Forward Sit Spin
2. Forward Camel Spin
3. Camel to Sit Spin with no change of foot (min.3 revolutions each
position)
ADULT GOLD
half ice, 1:30 min. or less
1. Layback Spin
2. Flying Camel Spin
3. One Combination Spin with one change of foot and one change of
position
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Pairs Freeskating
BEGINNER
1:30 min. program No USFS test passed, no lifts
PRELIMINARY
1:30 min. program Preliminary test passed (4101)
PRE-JUVENILE
2:00 min. program Pre-juvenile test passed (4091)
JUVENILE
2:30 min. program Juvenile pair test passed (4081)
INTERMEDIATE
3 min. program Intermediate pair test passed (4071)
NOVICE
3:30 min. program Novice pair test passed (4062)
JUNIOR
4 min. program Junior pair test passed (4052)
SENIOR
4:30 min. program Senior pair test passed (4042)
Adult Free Skating Events
Adult events are open to competitors who are 21 years or older as of June 11, 2012, as provided in rules 3730
& 3292. Adult levels may be combined in the case of limited entries.
ADULT BRONZE
must not exceed 1:50 min.
Pre-bronze free skating test passed, may have passed bronze free skating test,
no axels or double jumps permitted. (3801)
ADULT SILVER
must not exceed 2:10 min.
Bronze free skating test passed, may have passed silver free skating test (not
gold), no double jumps permitted, spins in any direction. (3791)
ADULT GOLD
must not exceed 2:40 min.
Silver free skating test passed, may have passed gold free skating test. (3781)
ADULT MASTERS
must not exceed 3:40 min.
Standard intermediate free skating test passed.
Artistic Events
Artistic events will be offered for Beginner 1 through Senior & Adult events. Judges will mark with emphasis
on artistic expression, originality, creativity and musical interpretation. Technical difficulty will be of minimal
importance, except to the extent that elements help develop the skater’s interpretation of the music. Props
and music vocals are permitted. USFS costume rules shall not apply, however, costumes components must
not litter the ice or create unsafe conditions for skaters. Double & triple jumps are prohibited. Eligibility is the
same as Free skating.
No Test, Pre-Preliminary & Preliminary,
Pre-Juvenile & Juvenile, Adult Bronze-Master
1:30 min.
Intermediate, Novice, Junior & Senior
2 min.
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REFEREE
Lois Todd
COACHES:
Be prepared to show your
• United States Figure Skating Coaches Registration Card
• IPhoto ID
IJS skaters register your Planned Program
Content online at the US Figure Skating
Members Only site www.usfsaonline.org
14th Annual Chicago Open Competition
Entry Deadline: June11, 2012
Event Dates: July 26-29, 2012
Be sure to fill out ALL information below, especially birthday and highest test passed
and sign the waiver on the next page.
Name__________________________________ USFS#:_____________Home Club________
Address________________________________ City ______________ St_____ Zip_________
Phone ___________________________ Lady_____ Man _____ DOB ___________________
E-mail Address________________________________________________________________
Name of Pair Partner __________________________ Phone___________________________
Highest Test(s) Passed: Primary Coach’s Name______________________
FS______Date____________ Address__________________________________
Pairs____ Date____________ Email____________________________________
Skater’s may enter 1 level higher than test passed Phone ___________________________________
COMPULSORIES SHORT PROGRAM FREESKATING ____ Limited Beginner ____ Intermediate ____ Limited Beginner
____ No Test ____ Novice ____ No Test
____ Pre-Preliminary ____ Junior ____ Pre-Preliminary I
____ Preliminary ____ Senior ____ Pre-Preliminary II
____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Preliminary
____ Open Pre-Juvenile SPINS ____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Juvenile ____ Pre-Preliminary ____ Open Pre-Juvenile
____ Open Juvenile ____ Preliminary ____ Juvenile
____ Adult Bronze ____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Open Juvenile
____ Adult Silver ____ Open Pre-Juvenile ____ Intermediate
____ Adult Gold ____ Juvenile ____ Novice
____ Open Juvenile ____ Junior
PAIRS ____ Intermediate ____ Senior ____ Beginner ____ Novice ____ Preliminary ____ Junior
____ Juvenile ____ Senior ARTISTIC
____ Intermediate ____ Adult Bronze ____ No Test
____ Novice ____ Adult Silver ____ Pre-Preliminary
____ Junior ____ Adult Gold ____ Preliminary
____ Senior ____ Pre-Juvenile
TEST TRACK ____ Juvenile ADULT FREESKATE ____ Juvenile ____ Intermediate
____ Bronze ____ Intermediate ____ Novice
____ Silver ____ Novice ____ Junior
____ Gold ____ Junior ____ Senior
____ Masters ____ Senior ____ Adult Bronze
____ Adult Silver
____ Adult Gold
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ENTRY FEES:
Individual Entry, 1st Event: $ 95 Individual First Event ($95 or $110) $___________
IJS Levels, 1st Event: $110 Additional Events ____ x $35 $___________
Each Additional Event: $ 35 Check #:_________ Total Fees: $___________
Make Checks Payable to “Chicago Open” Mail entry form and payment to:
Glenview Ice Center 1851 Landwehr Road
Glenview, IL 60026-1241
Entries must be postmarked no later than June 11, 2012
No Metered Mail. No refunds will be issued after June 11
(unless due to event cancelation).
A service fee of $25 will be charged for returned checks or changes made after June 11. The final schedule can be downloaded from glenviewicecenter.org or chicagofsc.org
The following Certifications and Waiver must be completed before the competitor may enter this competition.
CONTESTANT CERTIFCATION I am an amateur, eligible under the rules of United States Figure Skating to enter the event(s) checked.
CONTESTANT SIGNATURE_____________________________________________________________________
CERTIFCIATION OF CLUB OFFICER OR TEST CHAIRMAN To the best of my knowledge, the information above is true and correct. The competitor is a member in good
standing of our club.
CLUB OFFICER SIGNATURE_________________________________ TITLE_____________________________
COACH CERTIFCATION I have reviewed this entry form and certify that the above skater is entering a division/level appropriate for his/her
skating ability and is qualified.
COACHES’ SIGNATURE________________________________________________________________________
Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk - Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating, in this program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided).
I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Glenview Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as "Glenview Park District"). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Glenview Park District from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity.
I understand that photos and videos are periodically taken of people participating in Glenview Park District programs and activities and I agree that
any photograph or videotape taken by the park district of me or my minor child/ward while participating in a park district program or activity may be
used by the park district for promotional purposes including its electronic media, videotapes, brochures, flyers and other publications without additional
prior notice, permission or compensation to the participant.
I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering via fax, your facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( Signature of Participant or Parent (if participant is under 18 years) Date PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED if signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver.
Skaters Name:_________________________________________ USFSA#:___________________
Cell Phone:______________________________ Level & Event Entered: _____________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Please note the shaded columns list the maximum practice ice sessions available to be purchased
per level/per day. Please indicate the number of sessions you would like for that day in the blank
square next to the maximum.
Competition Level Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Total
Limited Beginner
No Test
Pre-Preliminary 1
Pre-Preliminary 2
Preliminary
Pre Juvenile
Open Juvenile
Juvenile
Open Juvenile
Intermediate
Novice Ladies
Novice Men
Junior Ladies
Junior Men
Senior Ladies
Senior Men
Total Practice Ice Sessions:__________________@ $10.00 = $_____________
• In order to purchase practice ice in advance, please send completed practice ice from with appropriate funds made payable
to Glenview Ice Center (U.S. Funds Only) included with your application and entry fees no later than June 11, 2012. ALL
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Any returned checks will incur a $25 service fee. (Please note that some practice ice sessions
may start at early as 6 am or end as late as 10 pm).
• Practice ice is on a first come first served basis, upon receipt of payment.
• If you choose not to purchase practice ice in advance, it will be available for purchase starting one hour before practice ice
begins on Thursday, July 26 at the office. This must be done in person: telephone and fax orders will not be accepted.
• There will be NO REFUNDS OR SWITCHING OF PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS PERMITTED. If you scratch from the competition,
you will forfeit all funds paid and your right to skate on any practice ice purchased.
• We will try to accommodate each competitor with practice ice close to their event time. Not all practice sessions will be on
competition surface.
• Music will not be played on practice ice sessions.
• FINAL ROUND PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLY AFTER INITIAL ROUND IS COMPLETED.
Practice ice schedule will be posted on our website glenviewparks.org prior to the start of competition.
Confirmation on ice schedules will be by email