Figure Skating

General Information

Date

Saturday, February 9, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008

Fee

$35.00 first event. 
Additional events $25.00.

Deadline

Postal: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Online: Monday, January 28, 2008

Site

Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 
1100 Rockford Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA

Times and Groups

CLICK HERE FOR THE SCHEDULE
CLICK HERE FOR THE SATURDAY GROUP LIST
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUNDAY GROUP LIST

Practice Ice

The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena will be offering practice sessions.  Please call CRIA to reserve a time, 319-398-0100.  **Practice session times are subject to change if the competition needs to start earlier.

Competition

Freeskate, Artistic, & Compulsory/Short

Other

Competition schedule and map will be posted on the Iowa Games Web site approximately seven days prior to competition.  

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Competition Information

Freeskate Requirements

*Male and Females will compete separately in the Freeskate event and combined for Compulsory events.

Basic 1 & 2 (Program A): 1 foot glide left & right, two-foot turn in place, forward & backward swizzles, & a moving snowplow stop.

Basic 3 & 4 (Program B): Forward stroking, forward crossovers (both directions), backward 1 foot glide (either foot), 2 foot spin & backward stroking.

Basic 5 & 6 (Program C): Backward crossovers both directions, back outside edge on a circle R & L, T-stop, forward arabesque & a one-foot spin.

Basic 7 & 8 (Program D):  R & L forward inside 3 turns, combination move: (two crossovers, into forward inside Mohawk, cross behind, step into backward crossover and step to forward inside edge, one direction only), mazurka, one foot spin & a waltz jump.

Low Beginner: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. Salchow, toe-loop and ½ rotation jumps permitted ONLY. All jumps may be repeated as individual jumps or in combination or sequence. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of two spins of different nature. One step sequence using ½ of the ice surface.

High Beginner: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. Axel and double jumps are not permitted at this level. All jumps may be repeated as individual jumps or in combination or sequence. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of two spins of different nature. One step sequence using ½ of the ice surface.

Limited Pre-Preliminary: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. Axel and double jumps are not permitted at this level. All jumps may be repeated as individual jumps or in combination or sequence. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of two spins of different nature. One step sequence using ½ of the ice surface.

Pre-Preliminary: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. Double jumps are NOT PERMITTED and a maximum of 2 axels are allowed at this level. All jumps may be repeated as individual jumps or in combination or sequence. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of two spins of different nature. One step sequence using ½ of the ice surface.

Preliminary: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. An axel or waltz jump type jump is REQUIRED. An axel & two double jumps may be repeated only once as individual jumps, in combination or in sequence. Double axel and triple jumps are not permitted. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of two spins of different nature. One step sequence using ½ of the ice surface.

Pre-Juvenile: Well balanced program with a MAXIMUM of five jump elements. One axel type jump required. An axel & three double jumps may be repeated only once as individual jumps, in combination or in sequence. Double axel and triple jumps are not permitted. No more the three combos or sequences, one combo may have three jumps / others only two. Number of jumps in sequence is free. Maximum of three spins of different nature. One step sequence using the FULL ice surface.

Juvenile:  We will be following the skating element guidelines from the 2007 – 2008 Free Skating Requirements – ISU 1445

Intermediate:  We will be following the skating element guidelines from the 2007 – 2008 Free Skating Requirements – ISU 1445

Novice:  We will be following the skating element guidelines from the 2007 – 2008 Free Skating Requirements – ISU 1445

Junior Ladies:   We will be following the skating element guidelines from the 2007 – 2008 Free Skating Requirements – ISU 1445

Junior Men:  We will be following the skating element guidelines from the 2007 – 2008 Free Skating Requirements – ISU 1445

Adult: As entries warrant, events will be divided in Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, for competitors who are 26 years of age and older.

Compulsory Requirements

Basic Skill – Preliminary skaters will compete on 1/2 of the rink. Pre-Juvenile – Juvenile will compete with a full sheet of ice. Elements must be skated in the order listed. No music.

Basic 1 (Time: 1:00 or less) - 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 (Time: 1:00 or less) - Forward one-foot glide, forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps across width of ice, two-foot turn in place, backward two-foot swizzles 6-8 in a row.

Basic 3 (Time: 1:00 or less) - Forward stroking, forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle 6-8 in a row, moving forward to backward two-foot turn, backward one-foot glide, two-foot spin.

Basic 4 (Time: 1:00 or less)- Forward outside edge on a circle, forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive, forward outside 3-turn R&L, backward stroking and backward snowplow stop. 

Basic 5 (Time: 1:00 or less) - Backward outside edge on a circle, backward crossovers 6-8 consecutive, one-foot spin, hockey stop and side-toe hop.

Basic 6 (Time: 1:00 or less) - Forward inside three turn R&L from standstill, bunny hop, forward spiral on a straight line, lunge, T-stop.

Basic 7 (Time: 1:00 or less) - Forward inside open Mohawk R to L and L to R, ballet jump, backward crossovers to a back outside edge landing position, forward inside pivot. 

Basic 8 (Time: 1:00 or less)- Moving forward outside or forward inside three turns R&L, waltz jump, mazurka, combination move (two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge), beginning one-foot upright spin with optional free leg position.

Beginner (Time: 1:00 or less) - Waltz jump, ½ jump of choice, forward two-foot or one-foot spin, forward or backward spiral.

Pre-Preliminary (Time: 1:15 or less) - Flip jump, jump combination waltz jump/toe loop OR salchow/ toe loop, sit spin or camel spin, spiral sequence (must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included)

Preliminary (Time: 1:15 or less) - Lutz jump, jump combination (may not use lutz jump or axel), camel spin, spiral sequence (must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included)

Pre-Juvenile (Time: 1:30 or less) – A single jump of choice, a combination jump consisting of single/single or double/single jumps, a spin combination w/ one change of position and no change of foot, spiral sequence (must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included)

Juvenile/Open Juvenile (Time: 1:30 or less) – A double jump of choice, a combination jump consisting of double/single or double/double jumps, a spin combination w/ at least one change of position and only one change of foot, spiral sequence (must include a forward and backward spiral. Additional spirals and balance moves such as Ina Bauers, spread eagles, lunges and shoot the ducks may be included)

Artistic Requirements

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 danger to the skater.

Competition Format

Events will be grouped by test level as indicated.  Event eligibility is based on test status as of January 23, 2008 (entry deadline).  Males and females will compete separately.  However, if entries warrant and to give all athletes an opportunity to compete, male and female skaters may compete together in the same event.  Levels with more than eight (8) entries may be divided by age.  Competition will start with beginners and progress through each level with adults being the last group.  Athletes may enter one level higher than the level for which they are otherwise qualified.

Adult Skaters

Please indicate your freestyle level on the entry form.

Music

Skaters are to provide their own music on cassette or CD. Cassette tapes, CD's and cases must be marked with the skater’s name and event. Please be sure the tape is rewound and ready to play. Athletes should have a second tape which can be used as a backup. All tapes should be turned in at the time of athlete check-in and tapes can be 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 members of the USFSA to participate in State Games, but must meet USFSA eligibility requirements.

Awards

Medals will be presented to the top three athletes in each division and will be presented at the conclusion of each level. 

Grouping & Start-times

7-10 days prior to competition, level groupings, and approximated start times will be available at www.iowagames.org.

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Event Codes
 

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Registration

Click here to download or print a PDF of the Individual Entry Form.

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CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

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Additional Information

Figure Skating Commissioner
Tanya Burgess
319-398-0100
tburgess@cricearena.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.