HOSTED BY
SEPTEMBER 7-9,
2007
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.
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.
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
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 EVENTS –Well 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 |
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2.
Toe Loop |
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3.
Two foot spin (minimum 3 revolutions) |
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4.
Lunge |
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HIGH
BEGINNER |
1.
Waltz jump |
1:15 minutes |
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2.
Salchow jump |
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3.
Half flip or half Lutz jump |
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4.
Forward Upright scratch spin.
Min 3 revs |
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5.
Forward spiral |
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PRE-PRELIMINARY |
1.
Flip jump |
1:15 minutes |
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2.
Single/single jump combination (No axel) |
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3.
Loop jump |
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4.
Sit spin (forward) Minimum 3 revolutions |
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5.
Forward outside edge spiral |
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PRELIMINARY |
1.
Single jump. (May not repeat
in combination) |
1:30 minutes |
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2.
Single/single jump combination
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3.
One foot back spin (position optional; may not |
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commence with a jump; minimum 3 revolutions |
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4.
Edge spiral, Spread Eagle or Bauer |
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5.
Step sequence |
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PRE-JUVENILE |
1.
Single or double jump (may not be repeated in |
1:30 minutes |
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combination |
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2.
Single/single jump combination |
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3.
Combination spin with one change of foot; no |