2013 Boise Ice Classic

April 20, 2013 Test Session: April 19, 2013

Entry deadline: March 28, 2013
(All entries must be submitted online through www.entryeeze.com)

Free Skate Short Program Compulsory Moves Showcase Artistic Interpretive Pairs Synchronized Skating International Judging System (IJS) for Juvenile Senior and Adult Gold and Masters Modified International Judging System (IJS) for No-Test Pre-Juvenile Basic Skills Competition

Idaho Ice World

7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, Idaho 83716 A premier skating facility in Idaho and the site of the 2011 Northwest Pacific Regional Championships

For updates to this announcement and schedule changes, go to:

www.boisefsc.com

2013 Boise Ice Classic April 20, 2013

Competition The 2013 Boise Ice Classic, hosted by the Boise Figure Skating Club, will be held on April 20, 2013 at Idaho Ice World in Boise, Idaho. This competition is open to qualified skaters who are registered members of U.S. Figure Skating. This is a non-qualifying competition and will be governed by the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook except as modified by this announcement. Please refer to www.usfigureskating.org for current Technical Notification updates. A test session will also be hosted by the Boise Figure Skating Club on April 19, 2013. A Test Application is attached in this announcement. Entries Entries must be received online through the Boise Ice Classic page at www.entryeeze.com by March 28, 2013 at midnight. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the chief referee and the Boise Figure Skating Club and will be subject to a $30 late entry fee. No entries will be accepted after the schedule has been completed. The competition is open to all registered eligible skaters of U.S. Figure Skating. Eligibility for entry is governed as of tests passed on or before March 20, 2013 and age as of April 19, 2013. Adult skaters must be age 21 or older. Skaters should be prepared to provide proof of age if asked. Eligibility for pairs events are governed by the competitor with the highest test passed. Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, COMPETITORS MAY ENTER ONE CLASS HIGHER THAN THEIR TEST LEVEL AS OF March 20, 2013. Fees The entry fee for no-test through adult masters will be $80.00 for the first event and $30.00 for each subsequent event entered.

Eligibility Rules For Participants

2013 Boise Ice Classic Announcement, Page 1Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

Refunds

Refunds will only be given under the following conditions (see U.S. Figure Skating rule #3040-3047):

1. The event is not held. 2. Withdrawal of an entry is made on or before the official deadline of March 28,
2013. No refunds will be issued for injuries. To withdraw, notify the competition chair as soon as possible. In any event with only one entry, the skater will be given the option of withdrawing from the event or to skate as a single entry and be given first place according to rule #3045A. In the event of late withdrawals, leaving a single skater entered in an event, the chief referee may combine events, or the skater will be offered the option to skate as a single entry, or to withdraw from the event and be issued a refund. Practice Ice Reservations for practice ice must be made and paid for at the time of entry. Practice sessions will be held for each day of the competition. Practice ice will be $15 per 30-minute session. Requests for practice ice will be handled through the online entry process and is a part of your entry form. Sign up for one practice session per event entered. No music will be played during practice ice. The Boise Figure Skating Club cannot offer specific times for practice ice until the number of competitors and events are known. Once the competition schedule is finalized by the chief referee, specific practice ice times will be made available to complement the competition schedule. At such time, skaters will be able to log into their account in www.entryeeze.com and select practice ice times. After the close of registration and the initial practice ice reservation period, additional practice ice sessions may become available. This will be announced through www.entryeeze.com. Please ensure that the email address submitted during online entry is accurate in order to receive updates about practice ice availability and scheduling. Practice ice may also be sold at the registration desk during the competition on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 per each 30 minute session, including drop-ins. There will be no refunds for those who do not appear for their reserved practice session. Every effort will be made to schedule practice ice on the same day as the event, but this is not guaranteed.

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Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

Music

Music must be reproduced on CDs (no CD-RWs). Each CD must contain music for only one program. Cassette tapes will not be accepted. Clearly label music with the skaters name, the event, and the time the music plays. Music CDs must be turned in at the time of official registration and will be returned at the conclusion of the event. Once turned in, the Boise Figure Skating Club will accept no responsibility for breakage, damage or loss of CDs, but will take every precaution to ensure their safety. All competitors must have an extra copy of their CD available quickly during the actual competition. Do not use DVD-R or CD/RWs. For Juvenile through Senior (including Open Juvenile) and Adult Gold and Masters levels, all short program and free skate events will be judged in accordance with the IJS system. No-Test through Pre-Juvenile Free Skate events will be judged and scored using the IJS system in accordance with Technical Notification 96. All other events will be judged using the 6.0 judging system. The Boise FSC reserves the right to use the 6.0 judging system for some events if IJS qualified officials are unavailable. Modified IJS judging consists of element scores and three Program component marks: 1) Skating Skill & Transitions; 2) Performance & Execution; 3) Choreography & Interpretation. All skaters entering any event to be judged using IJS is required to submit their Planned Program Content (PPC) with their entry www.entryeeze.com . Revisions to a skaters PPC will be accepted via EntryEeze thru April 14. Competitors not submitting required PPCs at www.entryeeze.com will be required to provide a paper PPC prior to registering and will be subject to a $30 late fee.

Event Judging

PPC Requirements

Change To Event Entries Changes or additions to event entries after skating orders are posted will be permitted at the discretion of the chief referee and the chief accountant. If the changes or additions are permitted, a change fee of $15 per event will be collected by the Boise Figure Skating Club. Splitting And Combining The chief referee and Boise Figure Skating Club reserve the right to combine Of Events events for ladies and men as permitted by the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. Events with large numbers of entries may be split into multiple groups. Open juvenile and juvenile events may be combined in the case of a limited number of entrants. Events will be split by age for no-test through pre-juvenile and adult. For intermediate through senior free skate and short program, events will be split by seeding per Rule 2463. Other juvenile through senior events will be split by random draw. Final Rounds No final rounds will be skated. In singles and pairs, the short and free skate programs will be scored as separate events. In accordance with current rules, all coaches participating in this event must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating. For more information on the registration process, please visit www.usfigureskating.org. The Boise Figure Skating Club will provide all registered coaches with a credential. Every coach in attendance will be required to check in at the registration desk and must show a picture I.D. to receive their credential. The Boise Figure Skating Club strongly recommends that coaches also bring any registration confirmation materials. Coaches must wear their badge at all times when coaching skaters at rink side. Ice monitors will be instructed to ensure that any coach standing at rink side has his or her credential.

Coaches Registration And Credentials

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Awards

Each group will receive awards immediately following the posting of results for the event. Medals will be given to the top four places of each event.

Liability

Skaters, parents and coaches are encouraged to read the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook regarding the liability of the Boise Figure Skating Club, Idaho Ice World, and U.S. Figure Skating. Clicking on the applicable box on the online entry form will indicate that entrant has read and agree to such statement of liability. The official registration desk will be located at the lobby of Idaho Ice World. Registration will be open one hour before the first competitive event. All skaters are required to register 60 minutes before their scheduled event. Music CDs must be turned in at the time of registration. No admission will be charged. All events are open to spectators. Idaho Ice World maintains two adjacent indoor ice surfaces. Measurements are 85' x 200', with slightly-rounded corners. Idaho Ice World is located at 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, ID 83716 and has within its building a number of dressing rooms, a restaurant, common area seating, and stadium seating in the main rink. The rink is cold so please remind friends and loved ones to dress warmly and bring a blanket. Idaho Ice World may be contacted via phone at 208-331-0044.

Registration

Admission Facilities

Official Notices

An official bulletin board will be maintained at Idaho Ice World. The official schedule showing starting times for each event and the draw will be posted on the bulletin board. The official schedule supersedes all other schedules. Notices posted on this bulletin board are considered as sufficient notice to all competitors. Skaters must be in the rink and ready to skate 60 minutes before their event is scheduled to begin. Events will not be delayed for skaters who arrive late.

Privacy Policy

Personal information provided to the host club on the entry form will not be sold or distributed for commercial use. Traci Buckley Email: rbuckone2002@yahoo.com Phone: (210) 241 2339

Competition Committee Competition Chair:

Officials

Chief Referee: Chief Accountant:

Linda Chihara Kim Jan-Ai Ryden www.entryeeze.com http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=280

Useful Web Links

Online entry: ISU Judging System:

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Skaters and Coaches Information on IJS (including element definitions for the planned program elements sheet): Technical Notification updates:

http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=283

www.usfigureskating.org

Announcement updates www.boisefsc.com and schedules:

Accommodations

All hotels charge 6% state tax. Cambria Suites * 2970 W. Elder Street Boise, ID 83705 (208) 344-7444 www.cambriasuites.com

Oxford Suites 1426 S. Entertainment Avenue Boise, ID 83709 (208) 322-8000 www.oxfordsuitesboise.com

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NONQUALIFYING COMPETITION SHOWCASE GUIDELINES EVENTS: Singles events are: 1. Light Entertainment: Showcase program emphasizing such choreographic expressive qualities such as comedy, love and mime while incorporating skating skills. Music selected for light entertainment might be: Circ Du Solei, Annie Get your Gun, Sound of Music, Grease and Frank Sinatra. Music may be from several musical genres as: Contemporary Classical, Broadway, Pop and /or New Age (these are only examples). Props and Scenery ARE permitted. 2. Interpretive/Extemporaneous Improvisation: A performance choreographed by the competitor, unaccompanied and unassisted, to music supplied by the Theatrical Skating Committee. The music will be played during a 30-minute off-ice session and twice during a warm-up on ice prior to performance. Skaters after the warm up will go back to a room, with no music being played. All competitors will interpret the same music. 3. Artistic: Showcase program utilizing emotional qualities from either dramatic or light entertainment specifically or a combination of both. Skater will use their skating skills to express their musical interpretation. Music selected for an artistic program might be: Phantom of the Opera, Grease, Adele Michael Jackson or Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Music may be from several musical genres such as: 20th Century Classical Music, Pop, Broadway, Ethnic, Baroque, Romantic, New Age and Films (these are only examples). NO Props of any kind are allowed in Artistic events. (can use as qualifier for National Showcase) Skaters may enter any or all of these singles events for which they are qualified by test level. Skaters cannot skate in different levels of the same event (example: event-Light Entertainment Level Junior skater would not be allowed to skate Light Entertainment Junior and Senior). COSTUMES: 1. Costuming and make-up for showcase/artistic/theatrical/interpretive skating programs should enhance the feeling created by the performance, and reflect the meaning of the story or theme. 2. Costumes rules for free skate do not apply for showcase/artistic/theatrical/interpretive skating. Ornaments and hair accessories must be secure. 3. No bobby-pins, feathers, hair accessories, or anything else that may fall to the ice and be hazardous to the skaters are allowed. 0.1 deduction will be taken. TIMING: Timing will begin with the first purposeful movement of any competitor. For performances that are over or under the time allotment, standard time deductions will apply as per U.S. Figure Skatings current rulebook. Timing will cease when the skater comes to a complete stop.

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SCENERY/PROPS WHEN ALLOWED Props and scenery must be placed and removed by the competitor unaided within one minute total on and off. Anyone not skating is not allowed to step on the ice.

The use of scenery and/or props is not mandatory. All scenery will be portable and not require any mechanical means for transportation (i.e. forklift, etc) its movement will be the responsibility of the skater or teams. For insurance reasons no propulsion devices will be permitted. This includes items such as cannons as well as trampolines. The use of smoke, fire, liquids, live animals, feathers, bubble machines or any substance that may harm the ice surface and/or skaters is not permitted. No mirrors or glass of any kind is allowed on the ice. TRAMPOLINES OR OTHER SUCH APPARATUS USED TO ASSIST SKATERS JUMPING INTO THE AIR IS NOT PERMITTED. A 0.2 deduction will be taken There will be no countdown of timing for single skaters or duets If a competitor has any doubt concerning the safety of his/her number, the Chief Referee should be consulted.

SCENERY BREAK DOWN At the completion of the performance when removing the props from the ice the skaters may not step off the ice. A 0.2 deduction will be taken. A 0.2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance. SPECIFICS:

A. There is no minimum time requirement for any event. B. Events will not be segregated by gender. C. There will be a 0.2 deduction for each 5 seconds in excess of the maximum performance and prop
placement times. D. Timing starts with the first purposeful motion of the body and ends when motion stops. E. Spotlights and curtains are not required for showcase events at non-qualifying competitions. Skaters representing another governing body must meet that bodys closest possible equivalent to the specified U.S. Figure Skating test requirement. The referees decision will be final.

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Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

No-Test No free skate tests passed. No Axel or double jumps allowed. No-test groups will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Showcase Compulsory Moves Artistic Interpretive Test Track Singles DURATION 1:30 (+/- 10 secs) 1:30 max 1:15 max 1:30 max 1:00 max 1:30 (+/- 10 sec)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=79

ELEMENTS

Half Ice: 1. Waltz jump, 2. Single loop jump, 3. Upright spin with free leg position toward knee level and 4. A forward spiral

Pre-Preliminary No double jumps allowed. Pre-preliminary groups will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Showcase Compulsory Moves Artistic Interpretive Test Track Singles DURATION 1:30 (+/- 10 secs) 1:30 max 1:15 max 1:30 max 1:00 max 1:30 (+/- 10 Sec)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=79

ELEMENTS

Half Ice: 1. Single loop jump 2. Jump combination of any two single jumps, no single Axel. 3. Sit spin 4. A forward spiral

Preliminary Preliminary groups will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Showcase Compulsory Moves Artistic Interpretive Test Track Singles DURATION 1:30 (+/- 10 secs) 1:40 max 1:15 max 1:40 max 1:00 max 1:30 (+/- 10 Sec)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=79

ELEMENTS

Half ice: 1. Single flip jump 2 Jump combination of any single jump plus a single loop jump 3. Sit spin 4. Upright back spin 5. Step sequence

Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile groups will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Showcase DURATION 2:00 (+/- 10 secs) 1:40 max
Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

ELEMENTS

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Compulsory Moves Pairs Artistic Interpretive Test Track Singles

1:15 max 2:00 (+/- 10 secs) 1:40 max 1:00 max 2:00 (+/- 10 Sec)

Half ice: 1. Single Lutz jump 2. Jump combination of any two single jumps 3. Front scratch to back scratch spin 4. Camel spin 5. Step sequence (Age Under 14)

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=79

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Juvenile Juvenile groups will be split by random draw. Juvenile single competitors must be 14 years of age or older on April 20, 20132013. EVENT Free Skate Showcase Compulsory Moves DURATION 2:15 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 1:15 max Half ice: 1. Single Axel 2. Jump combination of a double/single, single/double, or two single jumps, no single Axel 3. Camel spin 4. Sit change sit spin 5. Circular step sequence (Age Under 16) ELEMENTS

Pairs Artistic Interpretive

2:30 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 1:30 max

Open Juvenile Open Juvenile groups will be split by random draw. Open Juvenile single competitors must be age 14 on April 20, 2013 EVENT Free Skate Showcase Compulsory Moves DURATION 2:15 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 1:15 max Half ice: 1. Single Axel 2. Jump combination of a double/single, single/double, or two single jumps, no single Axel 3. Camel spin 4. Sit change sit spin 5. Circular step sequence ELEMENTS

Artistic Interpretive

2:10 max 1:30 max

Intermediate Intermediate groups will be split, if necessary, by seeding for the short program and the free skate, and by draw for the other events. Intermediate competitors must be under age 18 on April 20, 2013. EVENT Short Program Free Skate Showcase Pairs Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:00 max 2:30 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 3:00 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Event Specification: Skaters will skate short program elements for the 2013-2014 season as posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
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Novice Novice groups will be split, if necessary, by seeding for the short program and the free skate, and by draw for the other events. EVENT Short Program Free Skate Showcase Pairs Short Program Pairs Free Skate Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:30 max 3:00 (Ladies) 3:30 (Men) (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 2:50 max 3:30 (+/- 10 secs) 2:10 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Junior Junior groups will be split, if necessary, by seeding for the short program and the free skate, and by draw for the other events. ELEMENTS Short Program Free Skate Showcase Pairs Short Program Pairs Free Skate Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:50 max 3:30 (Ladies) 4:00 (Men) (+/- 10 secs) 2:40 max 2:50 max 4:00 (+/- 10 secs) 2:40 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Senior Senior groups will be split, if necessary, by seeding for the short program and the free skate, and by draw for the other events. EVENT Short Program Free Skate Showcase Pairs Short Program Pairs Free Skate Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:50 max 4:00 (Ladies) 4:30 (Men) (+/- 10 secs) 2:40 max 2:50 max 4:30 (+/- 10 secs) 2:40 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

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Adult Pre-Bronze Adult events will be split by age. Skater has passed no higher than the adult pre-bronze free skate test or the pre-preliminary test. No Axel or double jumps permitted. EVENT Free Skate Showcase Artistic Interpretive DURATION 1:40 max 1:40 max 1:40 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Adult Bronze Adult events will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Adult Showcase Pairs Artistic Interpretive DURATION 1:50 max 1:40 max 2:10 max 1:40 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Adult Silver Adult events will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Adult Showcase Pairs Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:10 max 1:40 max 2:40 max 1:40 max 1:30 max ELEMENTS

Adult Gold Adult events will be split by age. EVENT Free Skate Masters Showcase Pairs Artistic Interpretive DURATION 2:40 max 1:40 max 3:40 max 1:40 max 1:30 max Gold/Masters combined to one group Gold/Masters combined to one group. ELEMENTS

Adult Masters (Intermediate & Novice) Adult events will be split by age.
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EVENT Free Skate Masters Showcase Pairs Artistic Interpretive

DURATION 3:10 max 1:40 max 3:40 max 1:40 max 1:30 max

ELEMENTS Gold/Masters combined to one group. Gold/Masters combined to one group.

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2013 Boise Ice Classic April 20, 2013 Basic Skills Competition

Competition

The Basic Skills competition, hosted by the Boise Figure Skating Club, will be held on April 20, 2013 at Idaho Ice World in Boise, Idaho. A test session will also be hosted by the Boise Figure Skating Club on April 19, 2013. A Test Application is attached in this announcement.

Entries

Entries must be received online through the Boise Ice Classic page at www.entryeeze.com by March 28, 2013 at midnight. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the chief referee and the Boise Figure Skating Club and will be subject to a $30 late entry fee. No entries will be accepted after the schedule has been completed. The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the Idaho Ice Worlds or Boise Figure Skating Clubs Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of March 28, 2013 and age as of April 18, 2013. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-8 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. For the Free Skate 1-6, Test Track and Well Balanced levels, eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed (moves in the field test level will not determine skaters competitive level.) Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If, for whatever reason, the Local Organizing Committee discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below their class level, the chairman and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. Please be sure to check for the director/instructors signature confirming the level of the skater.

Eligibility Rules For Participants

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Fees

The entry fee for the basic skills competition is $55.00 for the first event and $20.00 for each subsequent event. The Boise Figure Skating Club is offering the basic elements events for Snowplow Sam through Basic 8 and compulsory events for free skate 1-6 at a discounted rate of $15.00 either as a first and only event or as a second event entered. Refunds will only be given under the following conditions (see U.S. Figure Skating rule #3230):

Refunds

1. The event is not held. 2. Withdrawal of an entry is made on or before the official deadline of March 28, 2013.
No refunds will be issued for injuries. To withdraw, notify the competition chair as soon as possible. In any event with only one entry, the skater will be given the option of withdrawing from the event or to skate as a single entry and be given first place according to rule #1465. In the event of late withdrawals, leaving a single skater entered in an event, the chief referee may combine events, or the skater will be offered the option to skate as a single entry, or to withdraw from the event and be issued a refund. Practice Ice Reservations for practice ice must be made and paid for at the time of entry. Practice sessions will be held for each day of the competition. Practice ice will be $15 per 30minute session. Requests for practice ice will be handled through the online entry process and is a part of your entry form. Sign up for one practice session per event entered. No music will be played during practice ice. The Boise Figure Skating Club cannot offer specific times for practice ice until the number of competitors and events are known. Once the competition schedule is finalized by the chief referee, specific practice ice times will be made available to complement the competition schedule. At such time, skaters will be able to log into their account in www.entryeeze.com and select practice ice times. After the close of registration and the initial practice ice reservation period, additional practice ice sessions may become available. This will be announced through www.entryeeze.com. Please ensure that the email address submitted during online entry is accurate in order to receive updates about practice ice availability and scheduling. Practice ice may also be sold at the registration desk during the competition on a firstcome, first-serve basis for $20 per each 30 minute session, including drop-ins. There will be no refunds for those who do not appear for their reserved practice session. Every effort will be made to schedule practice ice on the same day as the event, but this is not guaranteed. Music Music must be reproduced on CDs (no CD-RWs). Each CD must contain music for only one program. Cassette tapes will not be accepted. Clearly label music with the skaters name, the event, and the time the music plays. Music CDs must be turned in at the time of official registration and will be returned at the conclusion of the event. Once turned in, the Boise Figure Skating Club will accept no responsibility for breakage, damage or loss of CDs, but will take every precaution to ensure their safety. All competitors must have an extra copy of their CD available quickly during the actual competition. Do not use DVD-R or CD/RWs. All Basic Skills events will be judged in accordance with 6.0 judging system.
Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

Event Judging

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Coaches Registration In accordance with current rules, all coaches participating in this event must be And Credentials registered with U.S. Figure Skating. For more information on the registration process, please visit www.usfigureskating.org. The Boise Figure Skating Club will provide all registered coaches with a credential. Every coach in attendance will be required to check in at the registration desk and must show a picture I.D. to receive their credential. The Boise Figure Skating Club strongly recommends that coaches also bring any registration confirmation materials. Coaches must wear their badge at all times when coaching skaters at rink side. Ice monitors will be instructed to ensure that any coach standing at rink side has his or her credential. Awards Each group will receive awards immediately following the posting of results for the event. Medals or participation ribbons will be given to all basic skills competitors. Liability Skaters, parents and coaches are encouraged to read the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook regarding the liability of the Boise Figure Skating Club, Idaho Ice World, and U.S. Figure Skating. Clicking on the applicable box on the online entry form will indicate that entrant has read and agree to such statement of liability. The official registration desk will be located at the lobby of Idaho Ice World starting and will be open one hour before the first competitive event. All skaters are required to register 30-60 minutes before their scheduled event. Music CDs must be turned in at the time of registration. No admission will be charged. All events are open to spectators. Idaho Ice World maintains two adjacent indoor ice surfaces. Measurements are 85' x 200', with slightly-rounded corners. Idaho Ice World is located at 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, ID 83716 and has within its building a number of dressing rooms, a restaurant, common area seating, and stadium seating in the main rink. The rink is cold so please remind friends and loved ones to dress warmly and bring a blanket. Idaho Ice World may be contacted via phone at 208-331-0044. Official Notices An official bulletin board will be maintained at Idaho Ice World. The official schedule showing starting times for each event and the draw will be posted on the bulletin board. The official schedule supersedes all other schedules. Notices posted on this bulletin board are considered as sufficient notice to all competitors. Skaters must be in the rink and ready to skate 60 minutes before their event is scheduled to begin. Events will not be delayed for skaters who arrive late. . Privacy Policy Personal information provided to the host club on the entry form will not be sold or distributed for commercial use.

Registration

Admission Facilities

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Competition Committee

Competition Chair:

Traci Buckley Email: rbuckone2002@yahoo.com Phone: (210) 241 2339 Linda Chihara Kim Jan-Ai Ryden www.entryeeze.com http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=280

Officials

Chief Referee: Chief Accountant:

Useful Web Links

Online entry: ISU Judging System:

Skaters and Coaches http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=283 Information on IJS (including element definitions for the planned program elements sheet): Technical Notification updates: www.usfigureskating.org

Announcement updates and www.boisefsc.com schedules: Accommodations All hotels charge 6% state tax. Cambria Suites 2970 W. Elder Street Boise, ID 83705 (208) 344-7444 www.cambriasuites.com

Oxford Suites 1426 S. Entertainment Avenue Boise, ID 83709 (208) 322-8000 www.oxfordsuitesboise.com

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PLEASE REFER TO RULEBOOK FOR ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL BASIC ELEMENTS EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM - BASIC 8 Format: Each skater will perform each element when directed by a judge or referee or have the option to perform one element at a time in the order listed below (no excessive connecting steps). Referee driven format examples: all skaters perform first element before moving on to the next and so on OR each skater performs all of the required elements before moving on to the next skater.

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

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Snowplow Sam 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6-8 in a row 3. Forward snowplow stop 4. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row

Basic 5 1. Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise 2. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive - both directions 3. Basic one foot spin - free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 4. Side toe hop -either direction 5. Hockey stop

Basic 6 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L 2. Bunny Hop Basic 2 3. Forward spiral on a straight line - R or L 1. Forward one foot glide - either foot 2. Forward alternating swizzle pumps, in a straight 4. Lunge - R or L line - 2-3 each foot 5. T-stop - R or L 3. Moving snowplow stop Basic 7 4. Two foot turn in place- forward to backward 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - R to L and 5. Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row L to R 2. Ballet Jump - either direction Basic 3 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing 1. Forward stroking position clockwise and counter clockwise 2. Forward swizzle pumps on a circle, either 4. Forward inside pivot clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive 3. Forward slalom Basic 8 4. Backward on foot glide either foot 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three5. Two foot spin - minimum three revolutions turns R & L 2. Waltz jump Basic 4 3. Mazurka - either direction 1. Standstill forward outside three-turn - R & L 4. 1 Combination move - clockwise or counter 2. Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or clockwise - two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, counter clockwise step down, cross behind, step into one back 3. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both crossover and step to a forward inside edge directions 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin - free foot held to 4. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum 5. Backward snowplow stop - R or L three revolutions

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BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: SNOWPLOW SAM BASIC 8 Format: 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. Vocal music is allowed.

To be skated on full ice Time: 1:00 +/- 10 seconds The skater may use elements from a previous level A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Basic 5 1. Backward crossovers 4-6 consecutive in both directions 2. Basic one-foot spin free leg held to side of spinning leg - minimum three revolutions 3. Side toe hop -either direction 4. Hockey stop Basic 6 1. Standstill forward inside three-turn - R & L 2. Bunny Hop 3. Forward spiral on a straight line R or L 4. Lunge - R or L 5. T-stop - R or L

Snowplow Sam 1. March followed by a two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 2-3-in a row 3. Backward wiggles 2-6 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop Basic 1 1. Forward two foot glide and dip 2. Forward two foot swizzles 6 -8 in a row 3. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row 4. Forward snowplow stop

Basic 2 1. Forward one foot glide - either foot 2. Two foot turn in place- forward to backward Basic 7 3. Backward two foot swizzles 6 - 8 in a row 4. Forward alternating swizzle pumps, in a straight 1. Standstill forward inside open Mohawk - R to L and L to R line 2-3 each foot 2. Ballet Jump- either direction 5. Moving snowplow stop 3. Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counter clockwise Basic 3 4. Forward inside pivot 1. Forward stroking 2. Forward swizzle pumps on a circle, either Basic 8 clockwise or counter clockwise 4-6 consecutive 1. Moving forward outside or forward inside three3. Backward one foot glide either foot turns R & L 4. Forward slalom 2. Waltz jump 5. Two foot spin minimum three revolutions 3. Mazurka in either direction 4. 1 Combination move - clockwise or counter Basic 4 clockwise - two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, 1. Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive both step down, cross behind, step into one back directions crossover and step to a forward inside edge 2. Standstill forward outside three- turn - R & L 5. Beginning one-foot upright spin - free foot held to 3. Backward stroking - 4-6 strokes side of spinning leg or crossed position -minimum 4. Backward snowplow stop - R or L three revolutions

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FREE SKATE 1-6 COMPULSORY EVENT Format: In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional.

To be skated on ice No music is allowed The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use any additional elements from previous levels A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time: 1:15 or less

Free skate 1 Compulsory

Free skate 4 Compulsory

1. Advanced forward stroking - 4-6 consecutive 2. Backward outside three turns, R & L 3. One-foot upright scratch spin from backward
crossovers-minimum three revolutions

1. Forward power 3's, 2-3 consecutive sets-R or L 2. Sit spin- minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump/loop jump combination
Free skate 5 Compulsory

4. Waltz jump from backward crossovers 5. Half flip jump

Free skate 2 Compulsory

1. Camel spin- minimum three revolutions 1. Forward outside or inside spiral - R or L 2. Waltz Three's - R or L, 2-3 sets
revolutions

2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin minimum three revolutions, each foot

3. Loop/loop jump combination

3. Beginning back spin - entry optional minimum 2 4. Flip jump 4. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 5. Toe loop jump
Free skate 3 Compulsory Free skate 6 Compulsory

1. Five step Mohawk sequence - 1 set alternating

pattern (refer to Basic Skills Curriculum Free skate 6)

1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Backward inside three-turns, R & L 3. Back spin- minimum three revolutions 4. Salchow jump 5. Waltz jump/toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump
combination

2. Camel, sit spin combination - minimum of four

revolutions total

3. Split jump or stag jump 4. Waltz jump, loop, Salchow jump sequence 5. Lutz jump

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FREE SKATE 1-6 PROGRAM EVENT Format: The skating order of the required elements is optional. The elements are not restricted as to the number of times element is executed, or length of glides, number of revolutions, etc. unless otherwise stated. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Vocal music is allowed.

To be skated on full ice. The skater must demonstrate the required elements and may use but is not required to use any additional elements from previous levels A .2 deduction will be taken for each element performed from a higher level Time 1:30+/-10sec

Free skate 1

Free skate 4

1. Advanced forward stroking 4-6 strokes 2. One-foot upright scratch spin from back
crossovers- minimum three revolutions

1. Forward power 3s, 2-3 consecutive sets R or L 2. Sit spin-minimum three revolutions 3. Loop jump 4. Waltz jump/loop jump combination
Free skate 5

3. Waltz jump from back crossovers 4. Half flip jump

Free skate 2

1. Forward outside spiral R or L 2. Beginning back spin minimum two revolutions 3. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence 4. Toe loop jump
Free skate 3

1. Camel spin-minimum three revolutions 2. Forward upright spin to back upright spin- minimum
three revolutions each foot

3. Loop/loop combination jump 4. Flip jump

Free skate 6

1. Forward crossovers in a figure 8 2. Back spin-minimum three revolutions 3. Salchow jump 4. Waltz jump/Toe loop or Salchow/toe loop jump
combination

1. Camel/sit spin combination-minimum four

revolutions total

2. Split or stag jump 3. Waltz jump/ loop /Salchow combination 4. Lutz jump

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SYNCHRONIZED SKATING EVENT

The beginner competition program is also a part of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program. The beginner competition program is for Basic Skills level skaters who are interested in a first competition or "team" experience, taking the Synchro 1-4 badges one step further. Beginner teams compete at Basic Skills competitions and nonqualifying synchronized skating competitions around the country. ELIGIBILITY RULES: All skaters on the team must either be full U.S. Figure Skating members or members of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program. The team may choose to represent a U.S. Figure Skating club or their Basic Skills Program/Club. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete, but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club of their choice. In order for the team to be eligible for this event, no skaters on the team may have passed higher than the preliminary test in any discipline. LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: See the following chart for detailed information on each of the three levels. CIRCLE LINE BLOCK WHEEL INTERSECTION LEVEL BEGINNER 1 Must contain a two Must cover the ice Must cover the ice, 4-spoke or S Two lines facing each Majority under 9; 1 foot turn. Must and must have only and must have only wheel with other, 2-foot glide at 12 - 2 minutes contain a forward forward skating. 1 configuration. backward pumps. point of intersection. inside and/or forward outside edge glide.

BEGINNER 2 Majority 9 11; 1 12 - 2 minutes

Must include the combination move from Basic 8. (1 direction only, dont need to repeat) Must include the combination move from Basic 8. (1 direction only, dont need to repeat)

Must cover the ice and may include forward and backward skating.

Must cover the ice and must have 1 or 2 configurations.

Wheel of choice with backward pumps.

Two lines facing each other, 1-foot glide at point of intersection.

BEGINNER 3 Majority 12+; 2 2 12 minutes

Must cover Two lines facing each the ice and must Must cover the ice Wheel of choice other, 1-foot glide or include forward and and must have 2 or with backward forward lunge at point of backward skating. 3 configurations. pumps, chasses, or intersection. crossovers.

The emphasis of the Beginner competition is on mastering the basic skills of synchronized skating: Control of rotation in wheels and circles. Straight lines in lines, blocks and intersections. Unison and use of skills such as guiding and shadowing. Incorporating skills from the Basic 1-8 levels to strengthen skating skills. Learning how to do transitions and skate to music. Learning skills that will be the foundation for higher levels. Beginner Restrictions All of the synchronized skating illegal elements found in Rule #7160 of the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook apply to Beginner 1, 2 and 3. Restrictions in Beginner 1 & 2: Additional elements are not allowed (the team must do only their required elements). Teams may only use hand-to-hand and shoulder-to-shoulder holds. Wheels and circles may not travel or change rotational direction. Beginner 1 teams may not do steps higher than Basic 5 Beginner 2 teams may not do steps higher than Free Skate 1 Restrictions in Beginner 3: Wheels and circles may not travel or change rotational direction.

ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE UNLESS AN EVENT IS CANCELED. ENTRY FEE IS $75 FOR THE TEAM, PLUS $10 FOR EACH SKATER. 2013 Boise Ice Classic Announcement, Page 23 Entry Deadline: March 28, 2013 All entries must be submitted online at www.entryeeze.com

Team Fee= $75 Number of skaters: _____ x $10 each = Late fee $20.00 (if applicable)= Total Entry Fee= BEGINNER SYNCHRONIZED SKATING / ENTRY FORM

Certification of Team: All of the skaters on the roster are eligible to enter the Beginner Synchronized Skating level are to the best of my knowledge, eligible members in good standing and eligible to compete under the U.S. Figure Skating rules. It is agreed that the competitors and family (by virtue of their signatures above) holds The Skating Club of Boston harmless from any and all liability either during practice or the competitions, and from any and all liability for damages to or loss of property. Coach Signature: Date: ___________________

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ARTISTIC/SHOWCASE EVENTS
BASIC 1 FREESKATE 6 ADULT 1-4

Competition Format: Artistic/Showcase events are open to skaters in Basic, Free Skate, and Adult. Groups will be divided by number of entries and ages if possible. Skaters must enter at the same level as their free skate event. If a free skate event is not being entered, skaters must enter at their current test level or one level higher. Vocal music is permitted. Categories include: Showcase: (Light) Skaters will be judged on musical interpretation and feeling, expression, and how the skating relates to the music. Show costumes are permitted, as long as they do not touch or drag on the ice. Props and scenery must be placed and removed by unaided competitors within one minute. The music may be vocal and/or instrumental. Showcase is intended as an event to develop and enhance the qualities of original choreography, general showmanship, and entertainment value. There will not be separate events for light entertainment and dramatic showcases. Artistic: (Dramatic) This event is for routines of a more serious or dramatic nature. This event will be skated as a rhythmic interpretation to the music of the skaters choice. Costumes must be more conservative than the showcase category and should be compatible with the theme and mood of the music. No props (including hand held) are allowed. The focus should be on the choreography and interpretation of the music and theme. Technical difficulty of jumps and spins will be given no weight in the marks. Vocal music is permitted. Program duration will be the same as the showcase event.

Judging Rules: 6.0 Judging will be used. Deductions will be made for skaters including technical elements not permitted in the event description. A .2 deduction will be assessed by the referee against each judges mark for each five seconds in excess of the time allowed for the performance, for handling props and scenery and for scenery assistance.

LEVEL Basic 1-8 Free skate 1-6/ Adult 1-4

ELEMENTS QUALIFICATIONS Elements only from Basic May not have passed any 1-8 curriculum higher than Basic 8 level. 3 jump maximum. rotation jumps only, plus the following full rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop. May not have passed any official U.S. Figure Skating free skate tests.

PROGRAM LENGTH Time 1:00 Max Time: 1:30 Max

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INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM Competition Format: The Organizing Committee must pre-select and edit musical choices appropriate for these events. During warm-up skaters will hear selection of music twice. Following the warm-up all skaters except for the first skater will be escorted to a soundproof locker room or another area of the arena. The first skater will hear the music one more time and then perform a program to the music. As each skater performs the next skater in line will be allowed to hear the music for the third time before they perform to the music. The listening skater will not be allowed to view the performing skater. Levels: Levels should be broken by ability with ages divided appropriately. Judging Rules: Skaters are judged on originality, pattern, technical (the ability to include jumps and spins) and music interpretation/expression. Spins and jumps performed must be appropriate to competition level. Time: Music Duration Coaching: There is to be no instruction allowed during this event from coaches, parents, or fellow skaters. Staging area must be kept clear except for ice monitor and listening competitor. Free Skate 1-6: 1:15

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Boise Figure Skating Club Test Application

Test Date: April 19, 2013 Application Deadline: April 3, 2013
Name: __________________________________________________ USFSA #_________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Home Club: _____________________________ Coachs Name __________________________ Coachs E-mail ___________________________ Coachs Phone _________________________ Coachs Signature __________________________________________________________________
(Signature verifies that application is complete and correct.)

Club Officer Signature ______________________________________________________________

(Signature verifies that member is in good standing.) Moves in the Field Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior $40 $50 $55 $60 $65 $70 $75 $80 Free Skate Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior $45 $50 $55 $60 $65 $70 $75 $80 Adult Moves Pre-Bronze Bronze Silver Gold $55 $60 $65 $70

Adult Free Skate Pre-Bronze Bronze Silver Gold $55 $60 $65 $70

Pairs Free Skate Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior $60 $65 $70 $75 $80

Free Dance Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior $45 $50 $55 $60

Please read the next page, fill in the test and fees section, and mail both pages.

Dance
(Check appropriate box below.) Circle Dance Below Preliminary Pre-Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Silver Pre-Gold DW SD CT RB CC FIT $35 ea. $35 ea. $40 ea. $40 ea. $45 ea. $45 ea.

Standard

Standard Solo

Adult

Adult Solo

Master

Master Solo

HH WIW TF 14S EW FT AW T RF

K BL PD SW

Tests and Fees Moves in the Field Free Skate Adult Moves in the Field Adult Free Skate Pairs Free Skate Free Dance Dance (Fees for dance are per dance.)

Cost

Non-Member Fee Hospitality Fee To be paid by every applicant. Late Fee Total

$50.00 $5.00 $30.00

Please make checks payable to the Boise Figure Skating Club. Send completed application to: Caroline Evans 9451 W. Riverside Drive Boise, Id. 83714
All test sessions are on a first come first serve basis. No refunds on cancellations will be issued. All fees must accompany the application. ALL NON-BOISE FSC MEMBERS MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL LETTER OF PERMISSION FROM THEIR HOME CLUB ATTACHED. For any questions, contact Caroline Evans, Boise FSC Test Chair, at 208-853-3021 or at careevans@msn.com. Test chair will send a letter of achievement to skaters school to be placed in his/her academic records. School information is needed to forward results. Please bring this information when you check in for the test session.