2013 Skate Cleveland--A Tri-State Championship Series Hosted by the Winterhurst Figure Skating Club

Sanctioned by (40596 ):

DATE: September 6-7, 2013

CHIEF REFEREE: James Hebert

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT: Shirley Rego

LOCATION: Serpentini Arena--Winterhurst, 14740 Lakewood Hts. Blvd Lakewood, OH 44107 Rink Phone (216)

529-4400

ARENA FACILITIES: There are two ice surface measuring 85’ x 200’. Both rinks will be in use for the Skate Cleveland

Competition. All events will be at Winterhurst Ice Rink, which has dressing rooms, concession and

parking.

COMPETITION CHAIR: Deneene Lance / Kristy Brickel Mobile: (440) 864-5230 E-Mail: deneelan@aol.com or

kristinebrickel@yahoo.com

RULES: The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth in the current edition of the

USFS rulebook including changes from the 2013 Governing Council. Short programs will be those

as listed for the 2013-2014 season.

ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all eligible registered members of the USFSA. Test status is based as

of August 1, 2013. Single skaters may skate at their free skate level or one level higher (except

where noted) but not both. Skaters may not compete below their test level after August 1, 2013. All

events are final rounds. Juvenile level and above will be determined by random draw. All checks

(fees) must be cleared and release forms received prior to skater’s events.

FEES: ALL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: $90.00 Per Person (1ST

EVENT)-IJS

$35.00 Per Person (2ND

EVENT)-IJS

$65.00 Per Person (1ST

EVENT)-6.0

$30.00 Per Person (2ND

EVENT)-6.0

$20.00 Per Person (EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT)

CRITIQUES: $10.00 Juvenile-Senior Singles Free Skate, IJS events only

SOLO DANCE EVENTS: $45.00 Per Person for first dance

$20.00 Per Person (EACH ADDITIONAL DANCE)

ALL PAIR EVENTS: $90.00 per team

ALL PAPER ENTRIES: $10.00 per skater / Entryeeze Preferred Registration Method

REGISTRATION: Preferred Secure Online Registration (by ENTRYEEZE) and credit card payment will be available

at: www.entryeeze.com. Entryeeze charges 3.8% for processing. All entries must be postmarked

by August 1, 2013 OR received by MIDNIGHT August 1, 2013 if entering on line. All mail-in entry

forms must be completely filled out and mailed along with a check or Money order made payable to

Winterhurst FSC or WFSC and mailed to 7196 Dillman Dr. Hudson, OH 44236. There is a $10

processing fee per skater for paper entry or paying via check.

Skater and Coaches schedules will be posted on the web at: www.winterhurstfsc.com and

www.clevelandskating.com , and www.sk8stuff.com

Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $25.00 fee. Payment of the fee will be

required before skater is allowed to participate in practice ice or events.

Full refunds including practice ice are available if withdrawal is prior to August 1, 2013. After August 1, 2013, entry refunds are only available if the competition is not held. There will be NO medical refunds given. Please contact Kristy Brickel or Deneene Lance with any questions.

An official bulletin board will be in the lobby of the arena near Skater Registration. Posting of

schedules and announcements there will constitute official notice to competitors, coaches and

officials. Check this upon arrival.

PRACTICE ICE: There will be practice ice available in ½ hour sessions at a cost or $12.00/session. See “Practice

Ice Application”. No music will be played. All practice will be held at Serpentini Arena--Winterhurst.

REGISTRATION: The official registration desk will be located in the lobby of the arena. Competitors must check in at

least 1 hour before their event.

MUSIC: Music will be reproduced through the arena sound system from CDs furnished by each competitor.

Music will be provided for compulsory dance. All music must be turned in properly labeled to

registration. All skaters should have appropriate backup CDs with them. Please note only CDs will

be accepted.

EVENTS/ AWARDS: Participants will receive medals for 1st through 3

rd place.

JUDGING SYSTEM:

CRITIQUES:

PROGRAM CONTENT:

The International Judging System (IJS) will be used in calculating the official results for Juvenile-

Senior Singles short and long programs and Adult Gold. The “6.0” judging system will be used for all

remaining events and levels. You should expect additional time needed by accounting to process

and post event results.

Individual critiques by one judge alone with a technical specialist will be offered to skaters and

coaches after each singles free skate event, Juvenile through Senior (excluding Test Track) for a fee

of $10.00

Competitors in IJS events are required to submit a planned program content sheet. The PPCS is to

be completed online no later than AUGUST 29TH, 2013. For those who do not submit the

planned program content sheet online by August 29TH, a $25 processing fee will be incurred.

Please note that any PPCS submitted by paper, regardless of date, will incur a $25 processing

fee. Once entered, PPCS may be updated online at any time as often as is desired without

cost-but no later than August 29TH, 2013.

To find the PPCS form go to www.usfigureskating.org; Click on Members Only and Log in

with your USFS # and password. Under Event Registration click on Online Event Registration;

Click on Event Manager and then Program Content. Scroll down to locate Skate Cleveland and

click on Add new form. Both long and short forms are on the same page so be sure to scroll

to the right to register both programs. Then select your discipline and level. If you are

competing at two different levels (ie- Novice Long and Junior Short) you will need to register

both programs on the long form. The chief accountant will sort the PPCS into the appropriate

level. If you are having difficulty with registering your PPCS please contact USFS.

VIDEO / CAMERA: Action Photos and Video will be available from Moto Photo Photography. Personal videotaping

may only be done from the stands with hand-held cameras -–no lights, tripods or taping permitted at

rink side. Photographs may be taken of the skater while performing. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY.

COACHES

CREDENTIALS

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS:

Coaches must be in compliance with Rules MR 5.12 and MR 5.13 in the current US Figure Skating

Rulebook. Failure to do so will result in that coach not being allowed at the venue.

The schedule of events and practice ice schedule will be posted at our website,

www.winterhurstfsc.com and www.clevelandskating.com when it becomes available. NO

ADMISSION FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY EVENT.

INQUIRIES:

LOCATION OF RINK:

Contact Competition Chair listed above or go to our website: www.winterhurstfsc.com

The Serpentini Arena—Winterhurst is at the corner of Warren Road and Lakewood Hts. Boulevard.

The parking entrance is past the rink. Parking at the rink is limited. Parking is also available on the

streets close to the rink, except where there are No Parking signs. It is easily accessible from I-90

and I-71.

HOST HOTEL: The Host hotel is The Hampton Inn—Westlake located at I-90 & Crocker/Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH. Please tell the

hotel that you are with Skate Cleveland when making reservations. 440-892-0333.

COMPETITON EVENTS

WELL BALANCED SINGLES FREE SKATING Skaters may skate at their highest Free Skate level passed or one level higher.

Duration + or – 10 seconds

No Test 1 ½ Minutes: (4280) Must not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free test.

Pre-Preliminary 1 ½ Minutes: (4270) Must have passed no higher than U.S. Figure Skating Pre-Preliminary Free skate test.

Preliminary 1 ½ Minutes: (4260) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary Free skate test.

Pre-Juvenile 2 Minutes: (4250) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Pre-Juvenile Free skate test.

Juvenile 2:15 Minutes: (4240) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile Free skate test and Must not have reached the age of 14 years

old as of the closing date.

Open Juvenile 2:15 Minutes: (4240) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile Free skate test and Must be 14 years or older as of

closing date.

Intermediate 2 ½ Minutes: (4230) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Intermediate Free skate test.

Novice Ladies 3 Minutes, Men 3 ½ Minutes: (4220) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Novice Free skate test.

Junior Ladies 3 1/2 Minutes, Men 4 Minutes: (4210) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Junior Free skate test.

Senior Ladies 4 Minutes, Men 4 ½ Minutes: (4200) Must have passed no higher than the U.S. Figure Skating Senior Free skate test.

Adult Events are open to skaters who are 21 years or older as of 9/1/2013 and IJS WILL BE USED at the Adult Gold Level only.

Pre-Bronze 1:40 Minutes Max: (4600) Must have passed the Adult Pre-Bronze or no higher than Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Test.

Bronze 1:50 Minutes Max: (4590) Must have passed the Adult Bronze FS or the Preliminary Free Skating test

Silver 2:10 Minutes Max: (4580) Must have passed the Adult Silver or no higher than Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Test (Juvenile FS if passed before Oct. 1, 1994).

Gold 2:40 Minutes Max: (4570) Must have passed the Adult Gold or no higher than Juvenile Free Skating Test.

MIXED PAIR FREE SKATING Skaters may skate at their highest Free Skate level passed or one level higher.

Duration + or – 10 seconds

5090-5560

Preliminary FS 1:30 May not have passed Pre-Juvenile Pair Test.

Required Elements: One lift selected from Group 1 or a waist loop lift from Group 2; one solo jump; one pair spin with no change of

foot or change of position (3 revs); one solo spin (3 revs); stroking both forward and backward, clockwise and counterclockwise;

footwork and connecting moves such as spirals, spread eagles, etc, utilizing one-half ice surface.

Pre-Juvenile 2 Minutes: (5250) Must have passed Pre-Juvenile Pair and Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test.

TEST TRACK FREE SKATING Skaters may enter EITHER the test track free skate program or the well-balanced track free skate program but NOT both during the same non-qualifying

competition. Competitors will skate to music of their choice, vocal music permitted. The 6.0 judging system will be used for all Test Track events. Deductions WILL

be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description: From EACH mark for each technical element included that is not permitted

on the event description, From the technical mark for each extra or lacking element, and For any spin with less than required revolutions. Duration + or - 10

seconds.

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Limited Beginner

Time: 1:30 +/- 10

Max 5 jump elements:

Jumps with not more than one-half

rotation (front to back or back to

front).

Max 2 jump sequences

Max 2 of any same jump

Max 2 spins:

Two 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 Basic

Skills free skating badge

tests

Beginner

Time: 1:30 +/- 10

Max 5 jump elements:

Jumps with not more than one-half

rotation (front to back or back to

front including half-loop)

Single rotation jumps: Salchow and

toe loop only.

Max 2 jump combinations or

sequences

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 tests higher than

U.S. Figure Skating Basic

Skills free skating badge

tests

Pre-Preliminary

Test

Time: 1:30 +/- 10

Max 5 jump elements:

Jumps with not more than one-half

rotation (front to back or back to

front including half-loop)

Single rotation jumps:

Salchow, toe loop and loop only.

Max 2 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 2 spins:

Two spins of a different nature,

one position only, no change of

foot, not 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 pre-

preliminary free skate

test

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Preliminary

Test

Time: 1:30 +/- 10

Max 5 jump elements:

Jumps with not more than one

rotation (no Axels).

Max 2 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 2 spins:

One spin in one position, no

change of foot, no flying entry

(Min 3 revs) and One consisting

of a front scratch to back

scratch, exit on spinning foot not

mandatory (Min 3 revs on each

foot).

Connecting moves

and steps should be

demonstrated

throughout the

program.

Skaters must have passed

at least the U.S. Figure

Skating pre-preliminary

free skate test but may

not have passed tests

higher than the

preliminary free skate

test

Pre-Juvenile

Test

Time: 2:00 +/-10

Max 5 jump elements:

Jumps with not more than one

rotation (no Axels).

Max 2 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 2 spins:

One spin in one position, no

change of foot (Min 3 revs) and

One combination spin: forward

camel spin to forward sit spin,

change of foot optional (Min 6

revs combined in forward sit and

camel positions). Spins may not

fly

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface.

Skaters must have passed

at least the U.S. Figure

Skating preliminary free

skate test but may not

have passed tests higher

than pre-juvenile free

skate test

Juvenile

Test

Time: 2:15 +/-10

Max 5 jump elements:

Any single jumps with not more

than 1 ½ rotations (Axel permitted)

Max 2 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 2 spins:

One spin in one position, no

change of foot (Min 4 revs in

position) and One combination

spin with one change of foot and

at least one change of position,

must include two of the basic

spin positions, (Min 4 revs on

each foot)

Only solo spin may fly

One step sequence

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

Max 6 jump elements:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps permitted: double

Salchow and double toe loop.

Max 3 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 2 spins of a different

nature:

One must be a flying spin (Min 5

revs), One must be a

combination spin with at least

one change of foot and at least

one change of position (Min 4

revs on each foot).

One step sequence

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

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Novice

Test

Time:

Ladies 3:00 +/-10

Men 3:30+/-10

Max 7 jump elements for men and

6 for ladies:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps permitted: double

Salchow, double toe loop and

double loop.

Max of 3 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 3 spins of a different

nature:

One must be a combination spin

with at least one change of foot

and at least one change of

position (Min 5 revolutions on

each foot). The other spins are

the option of the skater (Min 6

revs)

All spins may fly

One step or spiral

sequence fully

utilizing ice surface.

(see rule 4220 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

Max 8 jump elements for men and

7 for ladies:

Any single jumps.

Double jumps permitted: double

Salchow, double toe loop, double

loop and double flip.

Max of 3 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 3 spins of a different

nature:

One must be a spin in one

position (6 revs), one a flying

spin (6 revs) and one a

combination spin consisting of

all three basic spin positions and

one change of foot (Minimum 2

continuous revs in each basic

position and minimum 5 revs on

each foot).

One step sequence

fully utilizing ice

surface.

(See rule 4210 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

LEVEL JUMP ELEMENTS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Senior

Test

Time:

Ladies 4:00 +/-10

Men 4:30+/-10

Max 8 jump elements for men and

7 for ladies

Any single jumps.

Must include at least four different

double jumps, one must be a

double Lutz.

No triple jumps permitted

Max of 3 jump combinations or

sequences

Max 2 of any same type jump

Max 3 spins of a different

nature:

One must be a spin in one

position (min 6 revs), one a

flying spin (min 6 revs) and one a

spin combination consisting of

all three basic spin positions and

one change of foot (Min 2

continuous revs in each basic

position and min 5 revolutions

on each foot).

Men:

Two different step

sequences, one being

of advanced

difficulty, both fully

utilizing the ice

surface. Patterns can

be of the same

nature. (See rule

4105)

Ladies:

One step sequence of

advanced difficulty,

covering the full ice

surface and one

spiral sequence. (See

charts in rule 4200

for description).

Skaters must have passed

at least the U.S. Figure

Skating junior free skate

test

COMPULSORY MOVES Skated on ½ ice surface. Elements can be skated in any order. Deductions will be taken for additional elements. Test requirements are the same as free skate

events. Times are Maximums.

Limited Beginner: 1 Minute 1. Waltz Jump

2. ½ jump of choice

3. Forward or backward spiral

4. Forward two or one-foot spin (free leg optional)

Beginner: 1 Minute 1. Loop Jump

2. Jump combination to include a toe-loop (may not use Loop or Axel)

3. Spiral sequence to include a forward backward spiral

4. Solo sit spin (3 revs)

Pre-Preliminary: 1:15 Minutes 1. Flip jump

2. Single-single jump combination (no Axel)

3. Spiral Sequence to include a forward and backward spiral (Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges, or shoot the ducks can be

included)

4. Solo Sit or Camel spin (3 revs)

Preliminary: 1:30 Minutes 1. Single Jump of choice

2. Single-single jump combination (May not repeat from above, Axel allowed)

3. Camel spin

4. Combination spin with one change of position, no change of foot

5. Straight line or diagonal step sequence

Pre-Juvenile: 1:30 Minutes 1.Axel

2. Lutz/loop combination jump, no turns or steps in between

3. Camel spin (3 revs)

4. Combination spin to include one change of foot and at least one change of position (4 revs/foot)

5. Straight line or diagonal step sequence

Adult Pre-Bronze/Bronze: 1. Salchow

1:30 Minutes 2. Waltz jump/toe loop combination

3. Upright scratch spin (3 revs)

4. Outside Spiral

5. Straight line or diagonal step sequence

Adult Silver/Gold: 1. Flip or Lutz jump

1:30 Minutes 2. Waltz jump/ loop jump combination

3. Upright back scratch spin (3 revs)

4. Camel or sit spin (3 revs)

5. Straight line or diagonal step sequence

SHORT PROGRAMS To be skated on the full ice surface to the music of skater’s choice; * denotes IJS Event

Times listed are maximums

*Juvenile: 2 Minutes max: As stated by the current U.S. Figure Skating Official Rulebook (4230). Please note: same rule number as Intermediate.

*Open Juvenile: 2 Minutes max: As stated by the current U.S. Figure Skating Official Rulebook (4230). Please note: same rule number as Intermediate.

*Intermediate: 2 Minutes: 2013-2014 Short Program described in USFS rule book (4230)

*Novice : 2:30 Minutes: 2013-2014 Short Program described in USFS rule book (4220)

*Junior: 2:50 Minutes: Requirements can be found at usfigureskating.org (4210)

*Senior : 2:50 Minutes: 2013-2014 Short Program described in USFS rule book (4200)

COMPULSORY SPIN EVENT~6.0 and IJS Beginner-Senior will present a program without music with the spins specified for their level. Program times are maximums.

Test requirements are the same as free skate levels. All programs are completed on ½ ice surface with minimal steps between required elements.

Beginner—Pre-Juvenile will be judged on 6.0 scale. Juvenile and above will be judged IJS.

Beginner 1:00 Minute Max: 1. Forward one-foot spin

2. Back scratch spin

3. Sit spin (all spins 3 revs)

Pre-Preliminary 1:00 Minute Max: 1. Forward one-foot spin

2. Camel spin

3. Sit Spin (all spins 3 revs)

Preliminary: 1:15 Minutes Max: 1. Front to back scratch spin (min 4 revs/foot)

2. Sit spin (min 3 revs)

3. Forward camel to forward sit spin combination (min 6 revs total)

Pre-Juvenile 1:15 Minutes Max: 1. Camel spin (min 3 revs)

2. Forward to backward sit spin (min 4 revs/foot)

3. Combination spin with change of foot, change of position optional (min 4 revs/foot)

Juvenile and Open Juvenile 1. Sit spin (min 4 revs)

/ (IJS) 1:30 Minutes Max: 2. Combination spin with change of foot, change of position optional (min 4 revs/foot)

3. Ladies: Layback or attitude/Men: Forward camel spin (min 4 revs)

Intermediate (IJS) 1:30 Minutes 1. Flying camel (min 5 revs)

Max: 2. Sit spin to back sit spin (min 4 revs/foot)

3. Combination spin with change of foot and one change of position (min 4 revs each foot)

Novice (IJS) 1:30 Minutes Max: 1. Solo spin: Camel, sit, or layback (min 6 revs)

2. Camel spin to back camel spin (min 4 revs each foot in position)

3. Combination spin with change of foot and two changes of position (min 2 revs in each position and 5 revs/foot)

Junior (IJS) 1:40 Minutes Max: 1. Flying camel spin (min 6 revs)

2. Ladies: Layback spin/Men: Cross foot spin (min 6 revs)

3. Combination spin with change of foot and utilizing all three positions (min 2 revs in each position and 5 revs/foot)

Senior (IJS) 1:40 Minutes Max: 1. Flying spin of choice (min 6 revs)

2. Solo spin of choice (min 6 revs)

3. Combination spin with change of foot and utilizing all three positions (min 2 revs in each position and 6 revs/foot)

COMPULSORY JUMPS EVENT~6.0 and IJS Beginner-Senior will present a program without music with the jumps specified for their level. Program times are maximums.

Test requirements are the same as free skate levels. All programs are completed on ½ ice surface except IJS events which will be skated on full ice.

Minimal connecting steps are allowed but will not affect scoring. Only one attempt per jump is permitted. Elements with * must be preceded by footwork.

Beginner—Pre-Juvenile will be judged on 6.0 scale. Juvenile and above will be judged IJS.

Beginner 1:00 Minute Max: Waltz jump; Salchow; Toe Loop

Pre-Preliminary 1:00 Minute Max: Loop; Flip; Combination of any two single jumps (no axel)

Preliminary 1:15 Max: Flip; Lutz; Single jump + loop jump combo (axel ok)

Pre-Juvenile 1:15 Max: Axel; Single or double jump; Single/single combo (axel ok)

Juvenile/Open Juvenile (IJS/FULL ICE) 1:30 Max: Axel; double Salchow; Double/single combo (no double axel)

Intermediate (IJS/FULL ICE) 1:30 Max: Axel: *Double loop; Double/double combo (no double axel)

Novice (IJS/FULL ICE) 1:30 Max: Double loop; *Double flip; Double/double combo (double axel ok)

Junior (IJS/FULL ICE) 1:30 Max: Double lutz; *Double flip; Double/double combo or sequence (double axel ok)

Senior (IJS/FULL ICE) 1:30 Max: Double axel; *Double lutz; Combination of any triple or double jumps

SHOWCASE Performances will be judged from an entertainment standpoint, for theatrical and artistic qualities. 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, poorly executed skating elements and obvious losses of control will reduce contestant’s mark. Theatrical elements evaluated will include energy, poise, acting, pantomime, eye contact, choreography, form/extension and the use of props and ice. One mark will be given by each judge for each performance. No technical skating mark will be used. May use hand-held props or those skater can get on and off ice without assistance.

National Showcase 2013: A Competition in Theatrical Skating Singles competitors who place 1st through 4th in a singles artistic event may qualify for National Showcase 2013. Eligible skaters will have placed 1st through 4th as previously described and will have passed the Preliminary Free Skating test and above OR completed requirements for Adult Interpretive Free Skating and above. Duets and Ensembles need not qualify by placement for National Showcase. Please contact Paula Wagener (email paulawagener58@gmail.com), National Vice Chair for National Showcase, Theatrical Skating Committee. Skaters may skate up 1 level. Entrants will qualify according to their free skating and dance levels. The appropriate levels are noted below.

Events: 1. Dramatic: a serious emotional artistic interpretation. Theme of skater’s choice. Vocal music permitted. 2. Light Entertainment: any performance not serious enough to be considered dramatic. Theme of skater’s choice. Vocal music permitted. 3. Duet: Theme of skaters’ choice. Vocal music permitted. Test level according to highest level skater.

**No age limits on the standard Intermediate and above Showcase levels for this competition** **Beginner through Juvenile –under 18**

Beginner Showcase Program Intermediate Showcase Program No Test FS, no test dance may enter Skaters with Inter FS, Silver Dances may enter. Duration: Max 1:30 min Duration: Max 2:10 min. No Axels or double jumps. No double jumps. Pre-Preliminary Showcase Program Novice Showcase Program Skaters with PrePre FS, Skaters with Novice FS, Silver Dances may enter. Preliminary Dances may enter. Duration: Max 2:10 min. Duration: Max 1:30 min. No double jumps. No Axels or double jumps. Preliminary Showcase Program Junior Showcase Program Skaters with Prelim FS, Preliminary Skaters with Jr FS, PreGold Dances, may enter. Dances may enter. Duration: Max 2:40 min. Duration: Max 1:40 min. Double jumps allowed. No Axels or double jumps. Pre-Juvenile Showcase Program Senior Showcase Program Skaters with PreJuv FS, Pre-Bronze Skaters with Sr FS, Gold Dances may enter. Dances may enter. Duration: Max 2:40 min. Duration: Max 1:40 min. Double jumps allowed. No Axels or double jumps. Juvenile Showcase Program Adult Showcase Program (age 21 and over)

Skaters with Juv FS, Bronze No higher than complete PreSilver Dance or Adult Silver FS. Dances may enter. Duration: Max 1:40min. Duration: Max No double jumps. 2:10min. No double jumps. Teen Showcase Program Skaters with Juvenile FS, PreSilver Dances may enter. Duration: Max 2:10 min. No double jumps.

MUSIC INTERPRETATION Skaters must enter at their current Free Skate level passed or one level higher. Categories will include Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate,

Novice, and Junior/Senior. Music Interpretation consists of a single program composed entirely by the skater demonstrating ability to interpret music by combining

moves, turns, footwork, jumps and spins. A Warm-up period consists of 1 minute without music followed by 4 minutes with the selected music played twice.

Skaters will then leave the ice and be taken to a locker room where there will be no communications with coaches or parents. Each skater will hear the music

one more time with his/her back to the ice at rink side while the prior competitor is performing. The judges give one mark only, and the emphasis is on

interpretation of the music. This event may be judged in combination with guest judges. Levels may be combined due to lack of entries.

The duration of music will be 1:30 minutes maximum for all levels.

SOLO DANCE Judging: Performance will be judged using the 6.0 judging system with two marks given for each performance.

Each dance will be judged as a SEPARATE event.

Events:

Preliminary Pre- Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Silver Pre-Gold Gold

Dutch Waltz

Rhythm

Blues

Cha-Cha

Fiesta

Tango

Hickory

Hoedown

Ten Fox

Fourteen –

step

Foxtrot

American

Waltz

Rocker

Foxtrot

Blues

Paso

Doble

Viennese

Waltz

Argentine

Tango

2013 Skate Cleveland

Due August 1, 2013 / SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION BY ENTRYEEZE Name: Age: Birth Date:

Sex: M / F (circle one)

Address: Phone Home:

City, State, Zip: Work/Cell:

USFSA# Home Club: E-Mail Address:

Partner Name: ____________________ Partner USFSA# (Partner is required to submit a separate entry form)

Please check the events you are entering: Free Skate Compulsory Moves Short Program Individual

Showcase

Spins Only

Jumps

Only

Music Interpretation Solo

Dances

No Test

Limited Beginner

Juvenile (IJS)

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Preliminary

Dutch Waltz

Pre-Preliminary

No Test

Open Juvenile (IJS)

Pre-Preliminary

Pre-Preliminary

Pre-Preliminary

Pre-Juvenile

Rhythm Blues

Preliminary

Pre-Preliminary

Intermediate (IJS)

Preliminary

Preliminary

Preliminary

Juvenile

Cha-Cha

Pre-Juvenile

Preliminary

Novice (IJS)

Pre-Juvenile

Pre-Juvenile

Pre-Juvenile

Intermediate

Fiesta Tango

Juvenile (IJS)

Pre-Juvenile

Junior (IJS)

Teen

Juvenile/Open Juvenile (IJS)

Juvenile/Open Juvenile (IJS)

Novice

Hickory Hoedown

Open Juvenile (IJS)

Adult

Pre-Bronze/ Bronze

Senior (IJS)

Juvenile

Intermediate (IJS)

Intermediate (IJS)

Junior/Senior

Ten Fox

Intermediate (IJS)

Adult Silver/Gold

Test-Track Free Skate

Intermediate

Novice (IJS)

Novice (IJS)

Fourteen Step

Novice (IJS)

Limited Beginner

Test Track

Novice

Junior (IJS)

Junior (IJS)

Foxtrot

Junior (IJS)

Mixed Pairs Free Skate

Pre-Preliminary Test

Track

Junior

Senior (IJS)

Senior (IJS)

Rocker Foxtrot

Senior (IJS)

Preliminary

Preliminary Test Track

Senior

American Waltz

Pre-Juvenile

Pre-Juvenile Test Track

Adult

Blues

Juvenile Test Track

Paso Doble

Adult Pre-Bronze

Intermediate Test Track

Argentine Tango

Adult Bronze

Novice Test Track

Viennese Waltz

Adult Silver

Junior Test Track

Adult Gold (IJS)

Senior Test

Track

Individual Showcase List Theme/Music:

ENTRY FORM 2 of 3

Competitor’s Name:

Home Club:

Coach’s signature:

Please Print:

Coach Name:

Coach phone #:

( )

Coach e-mail address:

Highest test Passed

(as of 8/1/13)

Free Skate Dance

Entry Fee:

$90 for 1st IJS event; $65.00 for 1st 6.0 event; $45.00 for first dance: __________

$35 for 2nd IJS event; $30.00 for 2nd 6.0 event : __________

$20 Per Person each additional dance: __________

$20.00 for each additional event: __________

$10.00 for Paper Entry __________

$90.00 per Pair Team __________

$10.00 Critique __________

Total Entry Fee Enclosed: $___________

Make checks payable to Winterhurst Figure Skating Club

Mail completed Entry Forms along with the Medical Release to:

Deneene Lance 7196 Dillman Dr. Hudson, OH 44236

Certificate of Eligibility: I hereby approve this entry and certify that this skater is a member in good standing of this club, is an amateur in

accordance with USFSA rules, and to the best of my knowledge is eligible to enter the specified events.

Signature:_________________________________________ Title:__________________________

Executive Board Member, Test or Membership Chair

Competitor certification am eligible under the rules of the USFSA to enter the events(s) checked, I have completed both sides of

this form, plus the medical release form, and understand that I will be charged a “change fee” to modify my application after the

deadline date.

Signature____________________________Date:_______Signature:___________________Date______

Competitor (If under 18 yr. parent/guardian)

RELEASE FORM ENTRY FORM 3 OF 3

Skater/Parent Guardian Section

SKATER: I agree to conduct myself, both on and off the ice, in a manner that will reflect favorably upon the sport of figure skating, and that is consistent with the

high standards of the sport. I agree to respect the person and property of others.

SKATER/PARENT GUARDIAN: I understand separately and jointly that the USFS, the Winterhurst Figure Skating Club, Serpentini Arena—Winterhurst, the

organizers of this competition, their appointees and employees undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the competitor. As a condition of

and in consideration of acceptance of the skater’s entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents and guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to

assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by, or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive

and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials, the USFSA, the club holding the competition and its officers, and their entries shall be

accepted only on such condition (1600) .

Skater’s Signature______________________________ ____________Date_________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature___________________ ___ ____________Date_________________________

(If skater is under age 18 then this must be signed)

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

In the event I am unavailable, I hereby give permission for any emergency medical treatment for ________________________________________(please print full and complete legal name of skater) to the direction of the competition committee of this competition. I understand that these people have no formal medical background but will seek care and treatment as they would their own child. I, the undersigned, will assume and take sole responsibility for all financial obligations arising out of the treatment of the above named skater.

I, the undersigned, will hold the USFSA, Winterhurst Figure Skating Club, the organizers, and their appointees or employees harmless from any claim rising out of

any aid afforded the above named skater, be the claim of type, quality or timelessness of the aid provided.

I further indemnify all aforementioned parties from any claims any other parties of standing might have with regards to aid provided to the above named skater.

Skater’s Signature____________________________________________________Date_______________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature____________________________________________Date_______________________

(If skater is under age 18 then this must be signed)

Skater’s Physician Name__________________________________________Phone Number___________________

Emergency medical information (allergies, pre-existing conditions, allergic to other medicines):__________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Insurance Company______________________________________________________________________

Policy Number_________________________________Name of Insured____________________________________

PRACTICE ICE APPLICATION

Practice ice sessions will run at 30 minute intervals on a first-come, first-pay, first-serve basis with a fee of $12.00 per

session. Additional practice ice may be added if necessary. No music will be played. Please send a separate check to

the address listed below. The schedule of events and practice ice schedule will be posted at our website at

www.winterhurstfsc.com when it becomes available. Practice Ice may also be purchased at the rink if space is

available; please check at the registration desk for availability.

PRACTICE ICE REQUEST FOR:

Name:________________________________ Home Club:__________________________

Address:_____________________________ Phone: ( )_________________________

City:_________________________________ State:________ Zip:_________________

Email address: ________________________ Schedule will be e-mailed to entrants.

Must be completed:

LEVEL: Free Skate _________________CM/Short _____________Solo Dance___________

Number of Sessions requested___________ Total Cost @ $12.00/Session $___________

In addition, Club Ice is available on Thursday from 3:50-5:50pm. Freestyle Ice is available throughout the day

on Friday on Rink 2. Please contact the rink directly for exact times. The cost is $12 per hour or $7 for 1/2

hour. These sessions may not be reserved in advance.

Please indicate the number of practice sessions you would like in the following time blocks. Exact times tbd.

Saturday: Session 1 am ____________

Session 2 mid-day ____________

Practice Ice request may be sent with the application or separately to:

Deneen Lance 7196 Dillman Dr. Hudson, OH 44236

Please make checks payable to WFSC.

Practice ice schedule will be posted at www.winterhurstfsc.com .

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT FORM

The Winterhurst Figure Skating Cllub invites you to submit an acknowledgement for Skate Cleveland. In order for an

acknowledgement to be included in this year’s program, all camera-ready art should be submitted by August 15th.

If you have any questions please contact Deneene Lance deneelan@aol.com

Don’t forget, personal acknowledgements are a great way to thank your coach and wish your favorite skater

“Good Luck”!

Organization, Business or Individual:

________

Contact Person:_________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: __________ Zip:_______________

Daytime Telephone (_____)__________________ Evening Telephone (_____)_______________

PLEASE INDICATE DESIRED SIZE OF ADVERTISEMENT

Make checks payable to: Winterhurst FSC

FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT

Back Cover * ……………….…………………….….… $300.00

Inside Back Cover * ……….……...….………………...$200.00

Full Inside Page* …………..…………..…………….....$175.00

Half Page *…………….....…….….…...…………….…$100.00

Quarter Page *………..….…….…………….….…..$ 50.00

Standard Business Card * ……………………………………………………......$ 35.00

Deluxe Personal Gram – two lines (up to 60 characters) ……………………..$ 10.00

Standard Personal Gram – one line (up to 30 characters)………. ...…….…..$ 5.00

* Prices quoted are for camera ready art

Personal Grams are an inexpensive way for parents, grandparents and friends to wish their individual skater or

skating club Good Luck!

Line 1: ____________________________________________________________________(30 characters)

Line 2: ____________________________________________________________(Additional 30 characters)

All forms, artwork, and checks should be mailed to the following address before August 15, 2013:

Skate Cleveland 2013 Program Advertisement

c/o Deneen Lance

7196 Dillman Dr.

Hudson, OH 44236

The Tri State Council of Figure Skating Clubs

Is proud to continue our

Championship Series for Test Track Skaters!

At this Competition (*fill in your competition name) points will be

accumulated and tabulated for all individuals participating.

No need to register – nothing for you to do.

These points will be tallied for the entire season (from April 1, 2013

thru March 31, 2014). You can follow your points on

www.sk8stuff.com website – just link to Tri State Council!

At the end of the season medals will be presented on the ice at our

Tri- State Free Skating Competition held in April 2014 for those

accumulating the most points.