SNOWFLAKE CLASSIC USFS BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY FALMOUTH FIGURE SKATING CLUB
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2010
WHERE: Falmouth Ice Arena, 1 Skating Lane, Falmouth, MA 02540
Rink size: 85 ft. x 185 ft. / full snack bar / email: falmouthicearena.com
ELIGIBILITY : 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 host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club.
Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All SNOWPLOW SAM and BASIC SKILLS SKATERS THROUGH BASIC 8 must skate at highest level passed 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 skater’s 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.
Entry Fee: $35.00 for First Event and $15.00 for Additional Events
Applications: All entries must be postmarked no later than January 25, 2010. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY and returned with fee check made payable to: FFSC. There will be a fee for returned checks.
Mail to: FFSC
PO Box 464
Falmouth, MA 02541
Total Entrant Numbers: The actual number of entrants may be restricted due to time constraints.
Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Falmouth organizing committee, and will be subject to a $10.00 late fee. Entry fees are per person, U.S. dollars. NO refunds after closing date unless event is canceled by Falmouth organizing committee.
Directions and maps to arena available on the Falmouth Ice Arena web site: www.falmouthicearena.com
Please email: DFSKATE@aol.com or call 508-548-7080, ext.13 with any questions.
AWARDS – Everyone will receive an award. All events will be final rounds. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third places. ALL other places will receive ribbons. ALL awards will be made at appropriate times throughout the competition.
MUSIC - The music for all free skating programs and showcase must be provided on CD’s by the skater. CD’s should be clearly marked with the name of the skater, event entered and length of music (not skating time). Competition music is to be turned in at the time of registration. Time duration is always +/- 10 seconds.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - NO SCHEDULES WILL BE MAILED. Schedule will be posted no later than one week before the event. Information regarding groups and skating times will be posted on the following web sites: www.falmouthfigureskating.com or www.capeandislandsfigureskatingcouncil.org
EVENTS:
Elements: Snowplow Sam/ Basics 1-8
Basic Free Skate Programs: Snowplow Sam/ Basics 1-8
Free Skate Compulsories: Free Skate 1-6/ Limited Beginner, Beginner, No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary
Test Track Free Skate Program: Limited Beginner, Beginner, No Test, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary
Well Balanced Free Skate Program: No Test Free Skate, Pre Preliminary, Preliminary
Showcase: Snowplow Sam-Basic 8, Free skate levels
Theater On Ice: CE1-CE4
