Date
Saturday,
July 26
Fee
$55 for first event;
$28 for each additional event
Deadline
Discount
Registration
Deadline
($5 off
first event and $3
off each additional
event)
Postmark: Monday,
June 30
Online: Monday, June 30
Registration
Deadline
(Full Priced
Entry Fee)
Online only:
Monday, July 7
Site
Ames/ISU Ice Arena
1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive
Time
TBA
Competition
Freeskate, Compulsory & Artistic
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Competition Format
All
events will be grouped by test level as of entry deadline.
Males and females will compete separately if entries warrant.
Levels with more than 8 entries may be divided by age. Skaters
may enter one level higher than the level for which they are
otherwise qualified. Programs may be shorter then stated time.
Adult Skaters
Please
indicate your freestyle level on your entry form.
Dressing Area
Separate male and female locker rooms will be available.
Music
Skaters must provide their own music on cassette
tapes or CDs with jewel cases. Please mark tapes/CD's with the
skater's name and event. Be sure your tapes are re-wound and
ready to play. Skaters should have a second tape that can
be used as a back up. All tapes/CDs should be turned in at
the time of check-in and picked up following the competition.
Rules/Sanctioning
USFSA rules will
apply. The 6.0
USFS judging system
will be used for
this competition.
The referee reserves
the right to combine
groups of similar
ability, if entries
warrant.
Athletes are not
required to be
member of the USFSA
to participate in
State Games, but
must meet USFSA
eligibility
requirements.
Awards
Medals will be presented to the top 3 skaters
in each event and will be presented at the conclusion of each
level.
Practice Ice
The practice ice
schedule will be
posted at
www.amesfsc.org
by July 22.
One practice ice
session is included
in your entry fee.
Skaters will be
grouped according to
their skating level
and events.
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FREESKATE
PROGRAM
|
|
EVENT
CODE |
LEVEL |
PROGRAM
TIME (
+/- 10 sec.
)
|
|
FS 100
|
Snow Plow Sam |
1 minute |
|
FS 101
|
Basic 1 & 2 |
1 minute |
|
FS 102
|
Basic 3 & 4 |
1 minute |
|
FS 103
|
Basic 5 & 6 |
1 minute |
|
FS 104 |
Basic 7 & 8 |
1 minute |
|
FS 105
|
Low
Beginner |
1 minute 30 seconds |
|
FS 106
|
High
Beginner |
1 minute 30 seconds |
|
FS
107
|
Limited Pre-Preliminary |
1 minute 30 seconds
|
|
FS
108
|
Pre-Preliminary |
1 minute 30 seconds
|
|
FS
109 |
Preliminary |
1 minute 30 seconds
|
|
FS
110
|
Pre-Juvenile
|
2
minutes
|
|
FS
111
|
Open Pre-Juvenile |
2 minutes |
|
FS
112
|
Juvenile |
2 minutes 15 seconds
|
|
FS
113
|
Open Juvenile |
2 minutes 15 seconds |
|
FS
114
|
Intermediate
|
2
minutes 30 seconds
|
|
FS 115 |
Novice |
3
minutes (Women);
3 minutes 30 seconds (Men) |
|
FS 116 |
Adult |
1
minute 40 seconds -
2 minutes 40 seconds |
|
FS 117 |
Junior |
3
minutes 30 seconds (Women);
4 minutes (Men) |
|
FS 118 |
Senior |
4 minutes
(Women);
4 min. 30 sec. (Men) |
FREESKATE REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS:
Basic
Restrictions: The
skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements
are not restricted as to number of times element is executed,
or length of glides, number of revolutions in a spin, etc.
unless otherwise stated. Minimum number of connecting steps
are allowed. May use vocal music. May use elements from a
previous level. Deductions will be made if elements from a
higher level are skated. To be skated on full ice.
Basic Elements: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8 The skating
order of the required elements is optional. The elements are
not restricted as to the number of times the element is
executed or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc.
unless otherwise specified. To be skated on full ice Vocal
music is allowed. The skater may use elements from a
previous level. A .2 deduction will be taken for each
element performed from a higher level.
Snowplow Sam - Tots: March followed by a two foot glide
and dip; Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row; Forward
snowplow stop; Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row
Basic Elements: Basic 1 & 2: Glide forward and dip;
moving snowplow stop; forward two foot swizzles; backward
skating (wiggles or swizzles)
Basic 3 & 4: Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle
- clockwise or counter clockwise; two foot spin; forward
crossovers - minimum of 5 consecutive, clockwise or counter
clockwise; backward one foot glide - R/L
Basic 5 & 6: Backward crossovers - minimum of 5
consecutive, clockwise or counter clockwise; one foot spin;
bunny hop; forward (arabesque spiral) on a straight line -
R/L
Basic 7 & 8: Beginning one foot spin, optional free
foot; mazurka or ballet jump; waltz jump; combination move
(Basic 8 curriculum)
Low Beginner: No USFS freestyle tests passed. ½
revolution jumps only. Spins in upright position
High Beginner: No USFS Free skate tests passed. ½
revolution jumps, Salchows, toe loops and loop jumps
permitted. No other jumps. Spins in any position, but no
combination spins
Limited Pre-Preliminary: Allowed: 1/2 revolution jumps,
single jumps, spins in any position, NO AXELS, DOUBLE JUMPS
OR FLYING SPINS.
Pre-Preliminary: Allowed: 1/2 revolution jumps, single
jumps, axel, spins in any position, NO DOUBLE JUMPS. Per
USFSA 3710-3711.
Preliminary: Axels, plus up to two different double
jumps permitted per USFS Rule 3701
Pre-Juvenile: Allowed: Axel plus 4 different double
jumps that can be repeated in combination or sequence per
USFSA 3700-3701. For skaters 12 years of age and under as of
7/1/2008
Open Pre-juvenile: Same as for Pre-juv for competitors
age 13 and over as of 7/1/2008
Juvenile: Per USFSA 3690-3691 For skaters 12 years of
age and under as of 7/1/2008
Open Juvenile: same as Juvenile for skaters age 13-18.
Intermediate: Per Current USFSA
Rulebook 3680-3681. Must be 17 years of age or younger as of
7/1/2008
Novice: Per Current USFSA 3660-3663
Junior: Per Current USFSA 3650-3653
Senior: Per Current USFSA 3640-3643
Adult: As entries warrant, events
will be divided in Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, for
competitors who are 21 years of age or older. Pre-Bronze
- 1:40, No lutzes, axels or double jumps allowed. Bronze
– 1:40, No axels or double jumps allowed Required elements
as stated in 3801 Silver - 2:10– axels allowed, no
double jumps Gold - 2:40– doubles allowed
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|
ARTISTIC
PROGRAM
|
|
EVENT
CODE |
LEVEL |
PROGRAM
TIME ( + 10 sec.
)
|
|
FS
200
|
Snow Plow Sam |
1 minute |
|
FS
201
|
Basic
1 & 2 |
1
minute |
|
FS
202
|
Basic
3 & 4 |
1
minute |
|
FS
203
|
Basic
5 & 6 |
1
minute |
|
FS
204
|
Basic
7 & 8 |
1
minute |
|
FS
205
|
Beginner |
1 min. 30 seconds |
|
FS
206
|
Limited
Pre-Preliminary |
1
min. 30 seconds |
|
FS
207
|
Pre-Preliminary |
1
min. 30 seconds |
|
FS
208
|
Preliminary |
1
min. 30 seconds |
|
FS
209
|
Pre
Juvenile/
Open Pre Juvenile |
1
min. 30 seconds |
|
FS
210
|
Juvenile/
Open Juvenile |
1
min. 30 seconds - 2 minutes |
|
FS
211
|
Intermediate |
2
minutes |
|
FS
212
|
Novice |
2
min. - 2 minutes 30 seconds |
|
FS 213 |
Adult |
1
min. 30 sec. - 2 min. 30 sec. |
|
FS 214
|
Junior |
2 minutes 40 seconds |
|
FS 215 |
Senior |
2 minutes 40 seconds |
|
FS 216 |
Open Pairs Exhibition |
1 min. 30 sec. - 2 minutes |
ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS:
Requirements/Restrictions are the same as Freeskating
(please see previous text). Open Pairs exhibition
event (FS
215) is open to any two skaters who want to present a pair program of 1.5 to 2.0 minutes. There are no restrictions as
to gender, age, or skating level. The music selection can
be any style, with or without vocals. No lifts are
permitted. The judges will be looking for good unison and
original choreography.
Skaters will be judged on
interpretation of theme and tempo of their chosen music.
Artistic expression and musical interpretation are the major
elements judged. Appropriate costumes are encouraged but are
not required. Props may be used if they can be placed and
removed by the skater in 30 seconds and do not present a
danger to the skater.
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|
BASIC ELEMENT/COMPULSORY/SHORT
PROGRAM
|
|
EVENT
CODE |
LEVEL |
PROGRAM
TIME
|
|
FS 300 |
Snow Plow Sam |
1 minute or less |
|
FS 301 |
Basic
1 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 302 |
Basic
2 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 303 |
Basic
3 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 304 |
Basic
4 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 305 |
Basic
5 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 306 |
Basic
6 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS
307 |
Basic
7 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS 308 |
Basic
8 |
1
minute or less |
|
FS
309 |
Low Beginner
|
1
minute 15 seconds or less |
| FS
310 |
High Beginner
|
1
minute 15 seconds or less |
|
FS
311 |
Pre-Preliminary
|
1
minute 15 seconds or less |
| FS
312 |
Preliminary |
1
minute 15 seconds or less |
|
FS
313 |
Pre-Juvenile/
Open Pre-Juvenile |
1
minute 15 seconds |
| FS
314 |
Juvenile/
Open Juvenile |
2
minutes |
|
FS
315 |
Intermediate |
2
minutes |
|
FS 316 |
Novice |
2
minutes 15 seconds |
| FS 317 |
Junior |
2
minutes 40 seconds |
|
FS 318 |
Senior |
1 minute 30 seconds |
| FS
319 |
Adult |
1
minute 15-1:30 seconds |
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS:
Basic Requirements: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8
Each skater will have the option to perform one element at a
time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting
steps) OR will perform each element when directed by a judge
or referee. To be skated on 1/3 to 1/2 ice, No music. All
elements must be skated in the order listed. Time: 1:00 or
less
Snowplow Sam - Tots: March followed by a two foot
glide and dip, Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row,
Forward snowplow stop, Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row
Basic 1: Forward two foot glide, forward two foot
swizzles (6-8 in a row), forward snowplow stop, backward
wiggles (6-8 in a row). Basic 2: Forward one foot
glide - either foot, backward two foot swizzles (6-8 in a
row), two foot turn in place - forward to backward, moving
snowplow stop, forward alternating half swizzle pumps - in a
straight line (across width of ice) Basic 3: Forward
stroking, forward half swizzles pumps on a circle - either
clockwise or counterclockwise (6-8 consecutive), moving
forward to backward two foot turn - either direction,
backward one foot glide - either foot, two foot spin
Basic 4: Forward outside edge on a circle - clockwise or
counterclockwise, forward crossovers - both directions (6-8
consecutive), forward outside 3-turn - R/L, backward
stroking, backward snowplow stop - R/L Basic 5:
Backward outside edge on a circle – clockwise
or counterclockwise, backward crossovers - both directions
(6-8 consecutive), one foot spin - minimum of 3 revolutions,
hockey stop, side toe hop - either direction Basic 6:
Forward inside 3-turn - R/L, t-stop - R/L, bunny hop,
forward arabesque (spiral) on a straight line - R/L, lunge -
R/L Basic 7: Forward inside open Mohawk - R to L & L
to R, ballet jump, backward crossovers to a backward outside
edge landing position - clockwise or counterclockwise,
forward inside pivot Basic 8: Moving forward outside
or forward inside 3-turns - R & L, waltz jump, mazurka -
either direction, combination move - clockwise or
counterclockwise (from Basic 8 curriculum), beginning one
foot upright spin, optional free foot position.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIMES LISTED. THERE IS NO PENALTY
FOR PROGRAMS SHORTER THAN THE LISTED TIME BUT THERE IS A
PENALTY FOR LONGER PROGRAMS.
Low Beginner: Split jump or half flip, Waltz Jump,
Forward Lunge or straight spiral, Spin in an upright
position (minimum 3 rev.), 4-5 forward crossovers on a
curve.
High Beginner: salchow, waltz jump/toe loop
combination, forward outside spiral, scratch spin (minimum 3
rev.) power 3 turns (2-3)
Pre-Prelminary: Flip jump, Waltz/loop combination,
sit spin (3 rev), forward outside spiral
Preliminary: lutz jump, forward inside spiral, camel
spin (3 rev), single/single jump combination (axel allowed)
Pre-Juvenile/Open Pre Juvenile: Single jump (Axel
allowed, may not be repeated in combination) Single/single
jump combination (may include Axel) Combination spin with
only 1 change of foot, change of position optional (minimum
6 revolutions total) Forward right and left foot Spirals
(minimum one each foot) Power Pulls (forward or backward, 1
foot only)
Juvenile/Open Juvenile: Elements are same as
Intermediate Short Program (see below) Short program
performed on full ice with music
Intermediate: USFS 3671 (men) and 3672 (ladies) Short
program performed on full ice with music
Novice: USFS 3661 (men) and 3662 (ladies) Short
program performed on full ice with music
Junior: USFS 3651 (men) and 3652 (ladies) Short
program performed on full ice with music
Senior: USFS 3641 (men) and 3642 (ladies) Short
program performed on full ice with music.
Adult: Pre-bronze: Waltz jump, choice of
half-flip, half-lutz or split jump, two foot spin (3 rev
min); forward lunge. Adult Bronze: Salchow, waltz
jump/toe loop combination, forward outside spiral, one foot
upright spin (3 rev). Adult Silver: Single/single
combination jump, flip jump, Combination spin with one
change of position (3 revs per position) 3 rev’s pre
position), spiral step sequence, Adult Gold: Axel,
single/single combination jump, sit spin, spiral step
sequence, combination spin with I change of foot and 1
change of position (4 rev’s per foot) |
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Figure Skating
Commissioner
Joelle
Colville-Hanson
515-388-4462
revjoelle@aol.com
This is a qualifying sport
for the 2009 State Games of America in
Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Click here for more information on the
2009
State Games of America.
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