ALBERT VIVIANI MEMORIAL COMPETITION

 

HOSTED BY

WYANDOTTE FIGURE SKATING CLUB

SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2007

 

CLOSING DATE:  JULY 31, 2007

SANCTIONED BY US FIGURE SKATING AND SKATE CANADA

 

The Albert Viviani Memorial Competition will be held at the newly renovated Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center.  The arena is located at 3131 3rd St., Wyandotte, Michigan.   The ice surface is oval shaped and measures 85’ wide by 185’ long.

 

ENTRIES & ELIGIBILITY: 

Skaters must be amateur registered members of the US Figure Skating or Skate Canada and shall compete at their test level as of JULY 31, 2007 or one level above, but not both.  Skaters must not compete below their test level.  All events are governed by the rules of that event as set forth by the US Figure Skating including changes from 2007 Governing Council.  Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2007 and include a stamped, self-addressed (skater’s name) business size envelope.  Late entries, if accepted, may be charged a late fee.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  

Please read the application carefully and include all requested information and signatures.  PRINT PLAINLY in blue or black ink.  Incomplete or unreadable applications will be returned to the applicant, possibly resulting in a late fee.

·         If the entries warrant it, boys may be grouped with girls for the following events:  Compulsory Moves; Beginner through and including Pre-Juvenile, and all levels of Artistic Showcase and Spins.

·         The Solo Dance event will be held only if there is a minimum of three competitors per event.     

 

EVENTS: 

This competition will include the following events:

            1.  Freestyle (Beginner – Senior & Adult)           2.  Pairs

            3.  Compulsory & Short Programs                      4.  Solo Dance

            5.  Team Dance                                                            6.  Artistic Showcase

            7.  Spin Competition                                           8.  Test Track Pre-Juvenile -Senior                   

 

 

FEES: 

The entry fee for IJS is $70.00 for the first event and $35.00 per skater for each additional event.  Other events is $65.00 for the first event and $30.00 per skater for each additional event.  If skating Pairs or Team Dance only, the entry fee is $35.00 per skater.  Solo Dance fee is $25.00 for the first dance, if only event, and $15.00 for each additional dance.  CANADIAN SKATERS MUST SEND THEIR FEE IN U.S. MONEY ORDER ONLY.  All fees must accompany this application.

 

                       ** NO REFUNDS TO BE GIVEN UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELLED**

 

Note:  A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all returned NSF checks.

 

                        Mail completed entry to:   2007 Competition
                                                                  Sandy Sikorski
                                                                  8441 Park Avenue
                                                                  Allen Park, MI  48101

 

 

 

PRACTICE ICE: 

You will be notified of practice schedules and tentative competition schedule as soon as it is provided by the referee.  A form to request practice ice will be sent to you with the confirmation of your competition events and times.  No programs will be played on practice ice. 

 

MUSIC: 

Music will be played from CD/cassette only.  You must have an extra copy of your music with you for backup.  Cassettes must be rewound and ready to play.  Competitors must file their music with the Registration Desk as soon as possible.  No programs will be played on practice ice.

 

AWARDS: 

Medals will be presented off ice to skaters placing 1st through 8th place.

 

JUDGING SYSTEM:

 

For Open [lm1] Juvenile and Higher, Short and Long Program the IJS system will be used.  All other events (including Competitive Test Track) will be judged using the 6.0 system.

 

NOTICES: 

An official bulletin board will be maintained throughout the competition and will be considered adequate notice to all skaters and professionals of schedule changes.  All skaters should report to the Registration Desk at least one hour prior to their scheduled event time.  

 

HOTELS

 

Holiday Inn Heritage Center

17201 Northline Road

Southgate, MI  48195

734-283-4400

Please mention Wyandotte Figure Skating Club when reserving rooms.

 

Other hotels in the area….

 

Red Roof Inn                                                    LaQuinta Inn

21230 Eureka                                                    12888 Reeck Road

Taylor, MI  48180                                              Southgate, MI  48195

734-374-1150                                                    734-374-3000   

                                   

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTES

 

Just a few helpful hints to make the application process easier and more efficient….

 

·         Please print plainly and fill out the entire application in blue or black ink.

·         You must include test level as of the closing date of the competition.

·         If you are not certain of test level and events to be entered, check with your pro.

·         You must include the skater’s US Figure Skating NUMBER.  If you have applied for it and haven’t received a number yet, please write Pending in the appropriate space.

·         Certification form must be signed by skater, pro, parent/guardian AND club officer.

·         Remember, there will be ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS unless the event is cancelled – per US Figure Skating directive.

·         Please include a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope  to receive a tentative schedule of events.

·         The schedule will also be posted on http://www.sk8stuff.com and http://wyandottefigureskatingclub.com

 

 

PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT SHEETS(PPCS) – Competitors in IJS events are required to submit a planned program content sheet.  The PPCS is to be completed no later than August 17th.  For those who do not submit the planned program content sheet by August 17th, a $25.00 processing fee will be incurred.  Please note that any PPCS submitted by paper, regardless of the date will incur the $25.00 processing fee. Once entered, a PPCS may be updated online at any time, as often as is desired without cost – but no later than September 1st.  Please go to www.usfsaonline.org and follow the instructions to complete your planned content sheet.   Designate Wyandotte Albert Viviani Memorial Competition to receive your form.

 

EVENTS TO BE SKATED AND ELIGIBILITY

 

 

FREE SKATING EVENTSWell Balanced Program and Competitive Test Track

Skaters may enter the event for which they have passed the required test or one level higher (i.e., skaters may “skate up” one level) except as noted below.  Times stated for free skating events are

+/-10 seconds.  Skaters may enter EITHER the new test track or the well-balanced free skate track,

but not both.  All Test Track events will be judged under the 6.0 system.  Deductions will be made for

skaters including elements not permitted in the event description.            

 

LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

TIME

SENIOR                          

Must have passed the Senior Free Skate test, Program requirements – 3643.

4:00 minutes/Ladies        4:30 minutes/Men

SENIOR TEST TRACK

 

Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Junior FS test.  Four spins ( Min. 6 revs ea.Ft.) – one must be a flying spin.  Combination spin consisting of two positions and at least one change of foot.  (Min 5 revs. ea. Foot)  At least four different double jumps and one must be a double lutz.  Two different double/double combination jumps.  One step sequence.  Connecting move and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. 

4:00 minutes/Ladies

4:30 minutes/Men

JUNIOR                                 

Must have passed the Junior Free Skate test and no higher, Program requirements – 3653.

3:30 minutes/Ladies      4:00 minutes/Men

JUNIOR TEST TRACK

Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Novice FS test but may not have passed tests higher than the Junior FS test.  Three spins(one must be a flying spin or flying change foot spins), layback or crossfoot spin.  (Min 6 revs ea. Foot)  One spin combination consisting of three positions and one change of foot (Min. 5 revs ea. Ft.).  Double jumps may only be the double salchow, double toe loop, double loop and the double flip.  At least one jump combination consisting of two double jumps.  One jump sequence consisting of small jumps with a double jump.  One step sequence, connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. 

3:30 minutes/Ladies

4:00 minutes/Men

NOVICE                                 

Must have passed the Novice Free Skate test and no higher, Program requirements – 3663.

3:00 minutes/Ladies      3:30 minutes/Men

NOVICE TEST TRACK

Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Intermediate FS test but may not have passed tests higher than Novice FS test.  Three spins in any position as solo (Min. 6 revs.) or combination (Min. 5 ea. Ft.). May include flying spins.  Any single jumps.  Double jumps may only be the double salchow, double toe loop and the double loop.  At least one jump combination of the two double jumps.  One step sequence.  Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. 

3:00 minutes/Ladies

3:30 minutes/Men

INTERMEDIATE                    

Must have passed the Intermediate Free Skate test and no higher, Program requirements – 3672.

2:30 minutes

INTERMEDIATE TEST

TRACK

Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Juvenile FS test but not have passed tests higher than Intermediate FS test.  Three spins in any position as solo (Min. 5 revs.) or combinations.  May include flying spins. (Min. 4 revs ea. Ft.)  Any single jumps.  Double jumps may only be the double Salchow and the double toe loop.  Jump combinations and sequences allowed.  Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

2:30 minutes

JUVENILE

Must not have reached 13 years of age as of the closing date.  Must have passed the Juvenile Free Skate test & no higher. , Program requirements – 3681.

2:15 minutes

JUVENILE TEST TRACK

No age restrictions. Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Pre-Juvenile FS test but may not have passed tests higher than Juvenile FS test.  Three spins in any position (Min. 4 revs.), one must be a combination spin with one change of foot.  May include flying spins.  (Min. 4 revs. ea. Ft.)  Any single jumps and jump combinations with not more than 1/ ˝ rotations (axels permitted).  Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

2:15 minutes

OPEN JUVENILE

Must be 13 years of age or older as of the closing date.  Must have passed the Juvenile Free Skate test & no higher. Program requirements – 3681.

2:15 minutes

PRE-JUVENILE

Must have passed the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test and no higher, Program requirements – 3691.

2:00 minutes

PRE-JUVENILE

TEST TRACK

Skaters must have passed at least the USFS Preliminary FS test but may not have passed tests higher than Pre-Juvenile FS test.  Three spins in any position, Min. 4 revs. (no flying spins) and one must be a combination spin – 4 revs. ea. foot, single jumps, (no axels).  Jump combinations and sequences are allowed.  Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.  2 minutes.

2:00 minutes

PRELIMINARY     

Must have passed the Preliminary Free Skate test and no higher, Program requirements – 3701.

1:30 minutes

PRELIMINARY LIMITED              

Must have passed the Preliminary Free Skate test and no higher.  May include axels, but no double jumps or flying spins. Additional program requirements – 3701.

1:30 minutes

PRE-PRELIMINARY LIMITED

Must have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test and no higher.  May not include axels, double jumps or flying spins. . Additional program requirements – 3711.

1:30 minutes

HIGH BEGINNER

Must not have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test.  May include any half rev jumps plus salchow, toe-loops, half loops and loops.  May not include flying spins. . Additional program requirements – 3721.

1:30 minutes

LOW BEGINNER

Must not have passed the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate.  May include any half rev jumps plus salchow, toe-loops and half-loops.  May not include flying spins, combinations spins or backspins. . Additional program requirements – 3721.

1:30 minutes

 

 

FREE SKATING EVENTS (Continued)

ADULT:  Open to skaters who are 21 years old or older.

 

LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

TIME

MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Must have passed the Intermediate Free Skate test and/or the Adult Gold test. Program requirements – 3741.

3:40 max

ADULT GOLD

Must have passed the Adult Gold Free Skate test and no higher than Juvenile Free Skate test. Program requirements – 3781.

2:40 max

ADULT SILVER

Must have passed the Adult Silver Free Skate test and no higher than the Juvenile Free Skate test. Program requirements – 3791.

2:10 max

ADULT BRONZE

Must have passed the Adult Bronze Free Skate test and no higher than the Preliminary Free Skate test. Program requirements – 3801.

1:40 max

ADULT PRE-BRONZE

Must have passed the Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate test and no higher than the Pre-Preliminary Free Skate test. Program requirements – 3806.

1:40 max

 

COMPULSORY MOVES 

All events shall be skated without music, in a program form using ˝ of the ice surface. Skaters may not exceed the stated time limit.  Test requirements are the same as stated for Freestyle.  Skaters may skate up one level but may not skate at more than one level.

 

LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

TIME

LOW BEGINNER

1.  1/2 revolution jump

1 minute

 

2.  Toe Loop

 

 

3.  Two foot spin (minimum 3 revolutions)

 

 

4.  Lunge

 

HIGH BEGINNER

1.  Waltz jump

1:15 minutes

 

2.  Salchow jump

 

 

3.  Half flip or half Lutz jump

 

 

4.  Forward Upright scratch spin.  Min 3 revs

 

 

5.  Forward spiral

 

PRE-PRELIMINARY

1.  Flip jump

1:15 minutes

 

2.  Single/single jump combination (No axel)

 

 

3.  Loop jump

 

 

4.  Sit spin (forward) Minimum 3 revolutions

 

 

5.  Forward outside edge spiral

 

PRELIMINARY

1.  Single jump.  (May not repeat in combination)

1:30 minutes

 

2.  Single/single jump combination    

 

 

3.  One foot back spin (position optional; may not

 

 

     commence with a jump; minimum 3 revolutions

 

 

4.  Edge spiral, Spread Eagle or Bauer

 

 

5.  Step sequence

 

PRE-JUVENILE

1.  Single or double jump (may not be repeated in

1:30 minutes

 

     combination

 

 

2.  Single/single jump combination

 

 

3.  Combination spin with one change of foot; no