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Page 1: New ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS 2020 · 2019. 11. 22. · ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS 2020 SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH COMPETITIONS 2020 - SkateNSW-Comp-Requirements 3 Grade Figure Age Test Level

ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS

2020

SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH

COMPETITIONS

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FIGURE EVENTS – RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Figure Age Test Level LEVEL 1 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight Open* n/a CAT 3

LEVEL 2 1d LOIF - ROIF Change Eight Open* n/a CAT 3

LEVEL 3 Summer/Winter Open* n/a 2 RIF - LIF Circle Eight Autumn/Spring

2d LIOF - RIOF Change Eight CAT 3

FIGURE EVENTS – COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Figure Age Test Level

LEVEL 1 (Tiny Tots) 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight Open* Figure No.1~ Group to be selected Foot to be drawn

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine

2 RIF - RIF Circle Eight 5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Tots) 1a/b OF - OF Circle Eight Open* Figure No.1~ Group to be selected Foot to be drawn

4a/b IB - IB Circle Eight

2a/b IF - IF Circle Eight 3a/b OB - OB Circle Eight

CAT 2

LEVEL 3 (Promotional) 3a/b OB - OB Circle Eight Open* Figure No.2~

Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine

7a/b OF - OF Three

2c/d IOF - IOF Change Eight

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine

9a/b IF - OB Three CAT 2

LEVEL 4 (Mini) 8a/b OF - IB Three Open* Figure No.3~

Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

10 ROF - ROF Double Three

14 ROF - LOF Loop

9a/b IF - IF Three 11 RIF - LIF Double Three 14 ROF - LOF Loop

CAT 2

MASTERS 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight Open* Figure No.2~

Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

2c/d IOF - IOF Change Eight 5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine

1c/d IOF - OIF Change Eight 2 RIF - RIF Circle Eight

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine CAT 2

ADVANCED MASTERS 3 ROB - LOB Circle Eight Open* Figure No.2~

Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine 7a/b OF - OF Three

5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine 7 ROF - LOF Three

9a/b IF - IF Three CAT 2

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Grade Figure Age Test Level PRELIMINARY 10 ROF - LOF Double Three Open Figure No.6~ Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

26a/b OIF - OIB Serp Three 14 ROF - LOF Loop

11 RIF - LIF Double Three 27a/b IOF - IOB Serp Three 14 ROF - LOF Loop

CAT 2

ESPOIR 19a/b IF - OB Bracket Open Figure No. 4~ Group to be selected, Bold Figure & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

22a/b OF - OB Counter 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop

18a/b OF - IB Bracket 28a/b OIF - IOF Serp Dbl Three 15 RIF - LIF Loop

13 RIB - LIB Double Three 19a/b IF - OB Bracket 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop

CAT 2

CADET 13 RIB - LIB Dbl Three Open Figure No.7~ Group to be selected, Bold Figures & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

19a/b IF - OB Bracket 15 RIF - LIF Loop 20a/b OF - OB Rocker

18a/b OF - IB Bracket 21a/b IF - IB Rocker 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop 28a/b OIF - IOF Serp Dbl Three

19a/b IF - OB Bracket 22a/b OF - OB Counter 16 ROB - LOB Loop 28a/b OIF - IOF Serp Dbl Three

13 RIB - LIB Dbl Three 18a/b OF - IB Bracket 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop 23a/b IF - IB Counter

CAT 2

YOUTH 20a/b OF - OB Rocker Open Figure No. 8~ Group to be selected, Bold Figures & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

33a/b IOF - IOB Serp Bracket 16 ROB - LOB Loop 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three

21a/b IF - IB Rocker 32a/b OIF - OIB Serp Bracket 17 RIB - LIB Loop 29a/b OIB - IOB Serp Dbl Three

22a/b OF - OB Counter 33a/b IOF - IOB Serp Bracket 17 RIB - LIB Loop 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three

23a/b IF - IB Counter 32a/b OIF - OIB Serp Bracket 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop 29a/b OIB - IOB Serp Dbl Three

CAT 2

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Grade Figure Age Test Level ADVANCED 20a/b OF - OB Rocker Open Figure No.8~ Group to be selected, Bold Figures & 1 other Figure + Foot to be drawn*

36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three 17 RIB - IB Loop 33a/b IOF - IOB Serp Bracket

23a/b IF - IB Counter 29a/b OIB - IOB Serp Dbl Three 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop 32a/b OIF - OIB Serp Bracket

21a/b IF - IB Rocker 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three 16 ROB - LOB Loop 32a/b OIF - OIB Serp Bracket

CAT 2

JUNIOR 42a/b OF - IF Counter-Bracket 12+ Figure No. 9~ Group to be selected, 38a/b OF - IF Para Loop Foot to be drawn 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three

43a/b OF - OB Rocker-Dbl Three 31a/b OIB - IOB Serp Loop 40a/b OF - IF Para Bracket

44a/b IF - IB Rocker-Dbl Three 38a/b OF - IF Para Loop 40a/b OF - IF Para Bracket

45a/b OB - IB Counter-Bracket 31a/b OIB - IOB Serp Loop 37a/b OB - IB Para Dbl Three CAT 2

SENIOR 46a/b OF - OB Para Dbl Three- 12+ Figure No.10~ Rocker-Dbl Three

Group to be selected, Foot to be drawn

39a/b 47a/b

OB OF

- -

IB OB

Para Loop Para Bracket-

Counter-Bracket

48a/b OB - OF Para Dbl Three- Rocker-Dbl Three

38a/b OF - IF Para Loop 49a/b OB - OF Para Bracket-

Counter-Bracket

50a/b OF - OB Para Dbl Three- Counter-Dbl Three

39a/b OB - IB Para Loop 51a/b OB - OF Para Dbl Three-

Counter-Dbl Three

52a/b OB - OF Para Dbl Three- Counter-Dbl Three

38a/b OF - IF Para Loop 53a/b OB - OF Para Bracket-

Rocker-Bracket

CAT 2

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* More Figures may be drawn / skated time permitting

Where possible Grades / Figures to be grouped together for a better competition experience

SKATER ACHIEVER PROGRAM EVENT o The ‘Skater Achievement Program’ (SAP) event is open to any skater of Skater Achiever Program or Development Membership that has not

competed in any form of Artistic Skating Competition before. o The ‘SAP’ event will be open aged. There are no Proficiency Test requirements for the ‘SAP’ event. o The ‘SAP’ event will be closed scoring - All Skaters will receive a Participation Certificate (only).

Grade Time Items Age Test Level PROMOTIONAL EVENT

CAT 4

Up to 1:00 mins SAP Promotional Event

1 T-start 2 Stroking 3 Two Foot Jump 4 Spiral / Extended Drop knee 5 Stroking 6 Crouch / Shoot the duck /

Drop knee 7 Turn to backwards 8 Skate backwards 9 Stop backwards

Open* Learn to Skate - Pre-Competition

FREE SKATING EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Time Items Age Test Level LEVEL 1 Up to 1:30 mins 1 Two-foot Spin Open* n/a

2 Primary Step Sequence Straight-line (Including Cross Rolls)

3 Attempted Toe Loop OR Attempted Flip

4 Waltz Jump 5 IB Upright Spin 6 Forward Cross Overs

(Both directions) 7 Spiral or Shoot the duck

CAT 3

LEVEL 2 Up to 1:45 mins 1 Backward Cross Pulls (Both Directions)

Open* n/a 2 Attempted Salchow 3 IB Upright Spin 4 Mohawk Turns Sequence (Both Feet) 5 Attempted Loop 6 IF Upright Spin 7 2 Jump Combination

Must include Toe Loop

8 Attempted Toe Loop 9 Spreadeagle or Ina Bauer

CAT 3

LEVEL 3 Up to 2:00 mins 1 Advanced Footwork (Straight- line) - Must Include 2 Mohawk (Clockwise &

Open* n/a Anticlockwise) - Must include 2 Choctaw (Clockwise & Anticlockwise) 2 Salchow 3 OB Upright Spin

4 Attempted Flip 5 Transition*

Must include 1 foot turns (Both Directions) Must include Variation of Free Skating Manoeuvre

6 Attempted Toe loop 7 Combination Upright Spin

- IB – IF Upright Spin - OF- IB Upright Spin - IF- OB Upright Spin - IB – OB Upright Spin

8 3 Jump Combination Must include an attempted loop or thoren as the 2nd Jump

Must include Toe Loop as the 1st or 3rd Jumo 9 Spiral to Shoot the duck

CAT 3

All items must be skated in the correct order – Penalties Apply

*Transition: One or more intricate steps, positions, movements and holds that link all technical elements (jumps and spins). Criteria: variety, difficulty, intricacy, quality, variation of speed and linking steps with variation of changes of direction.

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FREE SKATING – COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level

LEVEL 1 (Tots) As per WS Tots rules – Long Program

2:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- A maximum of twelve (12) jumps of one (1) rotation are allowed including Waltz jump.

- Maximum two (2) jumps combinations are allowed.

- The number of jumps within the combination cannot be more than five (5).

- The same jump cannot be presented more than three (3) times.

- Two (2) spin elements must be performed. One of them MUST be a combination spin (maximum three (3) positions). ONLY upright positions and sit positions are allowed. The two spins must be different.

- One (1) footwork sequence maximum level 1. The four (4) steps and turns that will be counted towards the level include: Cross in front, Inside Three Turn, Outside Three turn, Open Mohawk, maximum thirty (30) seconds.

Open Free No.1~

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Mini/Promotional/Masters) As per WS Mini’s rules – Long Program

2:45 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- A maximum of twelve (12) jumps of one (1) rotation. Within the twelve (12) jumps Axel, double toe-loop and double salchow are allowed.

- Maximum two (2) jumps combinations are allowed.

- The number of jumps within the combination cannot be more than five (5).

- It is mandatory to perform an Axel that can be presented also in combination.

- Axel and doubles cannot be presented more than twice. If presented twice, one must be in combination.

- The same one rotation jump cannot be presented more than three (3) times.

- In the program, there MUST be at least one toe loop element (single or double).

- Two (2) spin elements must be performed. One of them MUST be a combination spin (maximum three (3) positions) and must include a sit spin. (broken ankle, heel, and inverted are NOT allowed).

- The two spins must be different. - One (1) footwork sequence maximum level 2,

maximum thirty (30) seconds.

Free No.2~

CAT 2

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Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level ESPOIR/ PRELIMINARY

3:15 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- A maximum of ten (10) jumps are allowed (excluding connection jumps) (double axel and triples are not allowed)

- Maximum two (2) jumps combinations are allowed.

- The number of jumps within the combination cannot be more than five (5).

- The technical value will be awarded just to axels and double jumps in the combination.

- It is mandatory to perform an Axel that can be presented also in combination.

- Axel and doubles cannot be presented more than twice. If presented twice, one must be in combination.

- Minimum two (2), maximum three (3) spin elements are allowed. One of them must be a combination spin (maximum four (4) positions) and must include a sit spin and one MUST be a solo spin. The same kind of spin cannot be performed more than twice in the whole program (i.e. maximum two inverted, maximum two forward heel etc.). Broken is not allowed and the three spins must be different.

- One (1) footwork sequence maximum level 3, maximum thirty (30) seconds.

Open Free No.2~

As per WS Espoir rules – Long Program

CAT 2

CADET* 3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- A maximum of eight (8) jumps are allowed excluding connecting one (1) rotations jumps in the combinations.

- Maximum two (2) jumps combinations are allowed.

- The number of jumps within the combination cannot be more than five (5) including the connecting jumps.

- The technical value will be awarded just to double and triple jumps in the combination.

- It is mandatory to perform an Axel jump (single, double, triple) that can be presented also in combination.

- Axel, doubles and triples cannot be presented more than twice. If presented twice, one must be in combination.

- Minimum two (2), maximum three (3) spin elements are allowed. One of them MUST be a combination spin (maximum five (5) positions) and must include a sit spin and one MUST be a solo spin. The same kind of spin cannot be performed more than twice in the whole program (i.e. maximum two inverted, maximum two forward heel etc.). Broken is not allowed. The three spins must be different.

- One (1) footwork sequence maximum level 3, maximum thirty (30) seconds.

Open Free No.4~

As per WS Cadet rules – Long Program

CAT 2

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Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level

YOUTH/ ADVANCED*

4.00 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- A maximum of eight (8) jumps for women and nine (9) jumps for men excluding the connecting one (1) rotation jumps in the combination.

- Maximum three (3) jumps combinations. - The number of jumps within the combination

cannot be more than five (5) including the connecting jumps.

- The technical value will be awarded just to double and triple jumps in the combination.

- It is mandatory to perform an Axel jump (single, double, triple) that can be presented also in combination.

- Axel, doubles and triples cannot be presented more than twice. If presented twice, one must be in combination.

- Minimum two (2), maximum three (3) spin elements are allowed. One of them MUST be a combination spin (maximum five (5) positions) and must include a sit spin and one MUST be a solo spin. The same kind of spin cannot be performed more than twice in the whole program (i.e. maximum two inverted, maximum two forward heel etc.). Broken is not allowed. The three spins must be different.

- One (1) footwork sequence maximum level 4, maximum forty (40) seconds.

- One (1) choreographic sequence.

Open Free No.4~

As per WS Youth rules – Long Program

CAT 2

INTERNATIONAL Ladies 4:15 – 4.30 mins

Jumps: - A maximum of eight (8) jumps for women and

nine (9) jumps for men excluding the connecting one (1) rotation jumps in the combination.

- Maximum three (3) jumps combinations. - The number of jumps within the combination

cannot be more than five (5) including the connecting jumps.

- The technical value will be awarded just to double and triple jumps in the combination.

- It is mandatory to perform an Axel jump (single, double, triple) that can be presented also in combination.

- Axel, doubles and triples cannot be presented more than twice. If presented twice, one must be in combination.

Spins: - Minimum two (2), maximum three (3) spin

elements are allowed. One of them MUST be a combination spin (maximum five (5) positions) and must include a sit spin and one MUST be a solo spin. The same kind of spin cannot be performed more than twice in the whole program (i.e. maximum two inverted, maximum two broken, maximum two forward heel etc.). The three spins must be different.

Footwork sequences: - One (1) footwork sequence, maximum forty (40)

seconds. - One (1) choreographic sequence

12+ Free No.5~

Men 4.30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

As per WS Junior and Senior rules – Long Program

CAT 2

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Grade Time Requirements Age Grade OPEN SHORT PROGRAM**

2:00* - 2:30** mins (+/- 5 secs)

- Axel – single, double or triple. - Jumps combination from two (2) to four (4)

jumps including connecting jumps (one rotation jumps).

- Solo jump – single, double, triple... (cannot be an Axel).

- One position spin. - One combination spin. One of the spins

must be a sit spin. Maximum five (5) positions.

- One footwork sequence (set by ATC each year) maximum level 4.

Open* Free No. 3~

Hybrid of Espoir, Cadet & Youth WS Short Program Rules

*Espoir **Cadet/ Youth

CAT 2

INTERNATIONAL SHORT PROGRAM**

2.45 mins (+/- 5 sec)

- Axel – single, double or triple. - Jumps combination from two (2) to four (4)

jumps including linking jumps (one rotation jumps).

- Solo jump – single, double, triple… (cannot be an Axel).

- One position spin. - One combination spin. One of the spins

must be a sit spin. Maximum five (5) positions.

- Footwork sequence, Maximum forty (40) seconds

12+ Free No.5~

As per Junior and Senior WS Rules – Short Program

CAT 2

* Cadet, Youth/Advanced to be skated as one event

*** Open Short Program and International Short program to be skated as one event

FREE SKATING PAIRS EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Requirements Age Test Level LEVEL 1

As per WS Tots rules – Long Program

CAT 2

Up to 2:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)

- Maximum one (1) side by side jump (not in combo). Just one (1) rotation jumps can be performed.

- Maximum one (1) side by side combo jump with a maximum of 3 jumps. Just one (1) rotation jumps can be performed.

- Maximum one (1) side by side one position or combo spin, selected from uprights.

- Maximum one (1) contact spin: one (1) position selected from uprights.

- Maximum one (1) footwork sequence either straight line or diagonal, maximum level 1. The four (4) steps and turns that will be counted towards the level include and are limited to: Cross in front, Inside Three Turn, Outside Three turn, Open Mohawk.

- LIFTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Open* n/a

Being a Specialist discipline, other Pairs Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2018)

SOLO DANCE EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 CAT 3

Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open* n/a

LEVEL 2 CAT 3

Masters Tango 100 Tango Open* n/a

LEVEL 3 Summer/Winter

Skaters March 100 March Open* n/a Autumn/Spring

Olympic Foxtrot 104 Foxtrot CAT 3

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SOLO DANCE EVENTS - LEAGUES (Competitive) GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Tiny Tots)

Before Nationals Open* Solo Dance No.1~ City Blues 88 Blues

Carlos Tango 96 Tango After Nationals

Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Masters Tango 100 Tango

Olympic Foxtrot 104 Foxtrot Skaters March 100 March CAT 2

LEVEL 2 Before Nationals Open* Solo Dance No.2~ Carlos Tango 96 Tango

(Mini/Promotional/Masters) Skaters March 100 March After Nationals

After Nationals Canasta Tango 100 Tango Group to be selected La Vista Cha Cha 100 Cha Cha

Rhythm Blues 92 Blues Dutch Waltz 138 Waltz

LEVEL 3 Before Nationals Open* Solo Dance No.3~ Canasta Tango 100 Tango

(Elementary) La Vista Cha Cha 100 Cha Cha

Rhythm Blues 92 Blues Dutch Waltz 138 Waltz After Nationals

After Nationals Rhythm Blues 92 Blues Group to be selected Dutch Waltz 138 Waltz

Swing Foxtrot 104 Foxtrot Denver Shuffle 100 Polka Monterey Tango 100 Tango CAT 2

ESPOIR/ADV. MASTERS Roller Samba 104 Samba Open* Solo Dance No.4~ Little Waltz 132 Waltz CAT 2

PRELIMINARY Chase Waltz 120 Waltz Open* Solo Dance No.4~ Southland Swing 92 Foxtrot CAT 2

CADET Federation Foxtrot 96 Foxtrot Open Solo Dance No.5~ Siesta Tango 100 Tango

CAT 2

YOUTH/ADVANCED Cha Cha Patin 112 Cha Cha Open Solo Dance No.6~ Kent Tango 100 Tango

CAT 2

JUNIOR Style Dance - Classic Medley Waltz, Classic Polka, March, Galop 2:50 mins

(+/- 10secs) 12+ Solo Dance No.8~

Flirtation Waltz 120 Waltz CAT 2

SENIOR Style Dance - Latin Medley Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Bossa nova, Batucada, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba

2:50 mins (+/- 10secs)

12+ Solo Dance No.10

Loran Rumba 86 Rumba CAT 2

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SOLO – Masters Creative Dance SFD/Style Dance Grade Requirements as per Australian Championship rules Age Test Level MASTERS Style Dance - Classic Medley

Waltz, Classic Polka, March, Galop 2:00 mins

(+/- 10secs) 30+ Solo Dance No. 3

Skaters March 100 March CAT 2

ADV MASTERS

- One (1) footwork sequences: Maximum level 2.

- One (1) artistic footwork sequence: Maximum level 2

- Travel: Maximum level 2. - One (1) choreographic footwork sequence

Up to 2.30 mins (+/- 10 secs)

30+ Solo Dance No.4~

CAT 2

SOLO - Creative Dance SFD Grade Requirements Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Tiny Tots)

CAT 2

• Footwork sequence, maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

• Artistic Footwork sequence, maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

• One (1) choreographic sequence.

2.00 mins (+/- 10 secs)

Open* Solo Dance No.1~

LEVEL 2 (Elementary/Mini)

• Footwork sequence, maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

• Artistic Footwork sequence, maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

• One (1) traveling sequence. Maximum level 1.

• One (1) choreographic sequence.

2.00 mins (+/- 10 secs)

Open* Solo Dance No.2~

As per WS Mini rules – Freedance

CAT 2

ESPOIR/PRELIMINARY • Footwork sequence, maximum level 2, maximum 30 seconds.

• Artistic Footwork sequence, maximum level 2, maximum 30 seconds.

• One (1) traveling sequence. Maximum level 2.

• One (1) choreographic sequence.

2.30 mins (+/- 10 secs)

Open Solo Dance No.4~

As per WS Espoir rules – Freedance

CAT 2

YOUTH/ADVANCED/CADET • Footwork sequence, maximum 40 seconds, maximum level 4

• Artistic Footwork sequence, maximum 40 seconds, maximum level 4

• One (1) traveling sequence, maximum level 3

• One (1) cluster sequence, maximum level 3

• One (1) Choreographic sequence.

2:30 mins (+/- 10 secs)

12+ Solo Dance No.5~

As per WS Youth rules – Freedance

CAT 2

INTERNATIONAL • Footwork sequence, maximum 40 seconds.

• Artistic Footwork sequence, maximum 40 seconds.

• One (1) traveling sequence. • One (1) cluster sequence • One (1) Choreographic sequence.

3.30 mins (+/- 10 secs)

12+ Solo Dance No.8~ (Junior & Senior)

As per WS Junior and Senior rules – Freedance

CAT 2

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DANCE COUPLES EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 CAT 3

Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open* n/a

LEVEL 2 CAT 3

Masters Tango 100 Tango Open* n/a

LEVEL 3

CAT 3

Society Blues 88 Blues Skaters March 100 March

Open* n/a

DANCE COUPLES EVENTS - LEAGUES (Competitive) GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Elementary) Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open* n/a 2 Dances to be selected Masters Tango 100 Tango

Society Blues 88 Blues Skaters March 100 March

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Tots) City Blues 88 Blues Open* Dance No.1~ / 2 Dances to be selected Carlos Tango 100 Tango Solo No.1~

La Vista Cha Cha 108 Cha Cha Skaters March 100 March

CAT 2

Being a Specialist discipline, other Dance Couples Events are available as required (as per the World Skate requirements for 2019) - i.e. MASTERS CAT 2

Skaters March 100 March 30+ Dance No. 1~ / Solo No. 1~ Carlos Tango 100 Tango

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COUPLES - Creative Dance Grade Requirements Time Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Tots) FREE DANCE

- One (1) Dance Hold Footwork Sequence: maximum level 1. The four (4) steps and turns that will be counted towards the level are: Cross in front, Inside Three Turn, Outside Three turn, Open Mohawk, maximum 20 seconds.

- One (1) Dance No Hold Footwork Sequence: maximum level 1. The four (4) steps that will be counted towards the level are: Cross in front, Inside Three Turn, Outside Three turn, Open Mohawk, maximum 20 seconds.

- Two (2) Choreo poses (same value as Choreo Lifts).

2:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)

Open* Dance No. 1~ / Solo No. 1~

As per WS Tots rules – Freedance

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Mini) FREE DANCE

- One (1) Dance Hold Footwork Sequence: maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

- One (1) Dance No Hold Footwork Sequence: maximum level 1, maximum 20 seconds.

- One (1) Traveling sequence. Maximum level 1.

- One (1) Choreo lift.

2:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

Open* Dance No. 2~ / Solo No. 2~

As per WS Mini rules – Freedance

CAT 2

ESPOIR/PRELIMINARY FREE DANCE

- One Dance Hold Footwork Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year. Maximum level 2.

- One No Hold Footwork Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year. Maximum level 2.

- One traveling sequence. Maximum level 2 - Two lifts to be chosen each year

(stationary, rotational or combo). Maximum level 2

- One Choreo lift

3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)

Open Dance No. 3~ / Solo No. 4~

As per WS Espoir rules – Freedance

CAT 2

CADET FREE DANCE

- One (1) Dance Hold Footwork Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year, maximum level 3.

- One (1) No Hold Footwork Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year. Maximum level 3.

- One (1) traveling sequence. Maximum level 2

- Two (2) lifts to be chosen each year (stationary, rotational or combo). Maximum level 3.

- One (1) Choreo lift.

3.00 mins (+/- 10 sec)

12+ Dance No. 5~ / Solo No. 6~

As per WS Cadet rules – Freedance

CAT 2

YOUTH/ADVANCED FREE DANCE

As per WS Youth rules – Freedance

CAT 2

- One (1) Dance Hold Step Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year. Maximum level 4.

- One (1) Dance NO Hold Step Sequence: pattern will be chosen each year. Maximum level 4.

- One (1) traveling sequence or no hold cluster sequence will be chosen each year. Maximum level 3.

- Two lifts to be chosen each year (stationary, rotational or combo). Maximum level 4.

- One (1) Choreo lift.

3.30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

12+ Dance No. 6~ / Solo No. 8~

Being a Specialist discipline, other Dance Couples Events are available as required (as per the World Skate requirements for 2018) - i.e.

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PRECISION/SHOW SKATING EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) Grade Time Items No. of Skaters Age SMALL SHOW GROUP

CAT 3

Up to 2:30 mins 1. No more than 4 precision elements allowed. These must be in character of the music & show.

2. Free skating and pair elements are allowed. 3. Jumps up to 1 revolution allowed. 4. Movements or steps in stationary position are

allowed, but excessive stationary elements will be given less credit.

5. Choreography must commence within 10 seconds of music starting.

6. Handheld props are allowed and once picked up must be used until commencement of program.

6 - 12 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open*

PRECISION

CAT 3

Up to 2:30 mins 1. Circle with 2 change of holds 2. A kickline that covers 1/2 the length of the rink 3. An Intersecting manoeuvre 4. Pinwheel – 2 / 3 / 4 spoke 5. Block 3 or more lines.

12 – 16 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open*

QUARTET

CAT 3

Up to 2:30 mins 1. They shall not be made up of two couples, pairs or dance, but four skaters acting as a group

2. All jumps with one rotation plus single axel, double toe loop (mapes) and double salchow are allowed

3. Spins are allowed except spins of Class A

4 skaters (+1 Reserves)

Open*

LARGE SHOW GROUP

CAT 3

Up to 3:00 mins 1. No more than 4 precision elements allowed. These must be in character of the music & show. 16-30 Skaters (+2 Reserves)

2. Free skating and pair elements are allowed 3. Jumps up to 1 revolution allowed 4. Movements or steps in stationary position are

allowed, but excessive stationary elements will be given less credit

5. Choreography must commence within 10 seconds of music starting

6. Handheld props are allowed and once picked up must be used until commencement of program.

16 - 30 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open*

PRECISION/SHOW SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time No. of Skaters Age OPEN PRECISION CAT 2

4:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 12 - 16 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open

LARGE SHOW GROUP CAT 2

4:00 - 5:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 16 – 30 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open

SMALL SHOW GROUP CAT 2

4:00 - 5:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 6 - 12 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open

QUARTET GROUP CAT 2

3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 4 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open

Being a Specialist discipline, other Precision/Show Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship/World Skate requirements for 2019) There are no Proficiency Test requirements for Precision/Show Skating Events. No more than 25% of a Team can compete in two events.

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GENERAL RULES o Skaters may choose to enter the grade that most suits their standard but may not move back to a lower level grade than that which they have already

competed in Elementary Championships, State/National Championships (except where allowed in AAC Rules). o Skaters may enter only 1 event per discipline (except where additional events are available). o Condition of Entry All skaters must be Skate NSW/Skate Australia members. o All nominations to be provided on the SkateNSW Portal by the Nomination Closing date.

https://www.skatensw.org.au/events/ o All fees to be paid by the Fees due date, otherwise late fees apply. Withdrawals will only be credited on receipt of Doctors Cert. o Figure Foot Draws will be made by the Draw date. o All Requirement Groups will be selected to suit the Final Calendar. o Awards: Only skaters that attend the presentation will receive their awards - preferably on Skates/Outfit (or off Skates/Tracksuit). o For more information please refer to the NSW Competition Rules, AAC Rules and CEPA/FIRS-ATC Rules.

‘RISING STARS’ RULES o The Rising Stars events are CAT 3 events, open to any skater of Development Membership (or Competitive/Premium membership). o Non members of Skate Australia that wish to compete in the CAT 4 events (Promotional Event) or CAT 3 events (Rising Stars), must join SkateNSW

(minimum CAT 4 Recreational) in order to participate in one competition. They must upgrade to CAT 3 in order to participate in a second competition.

o ‘Rising Stars’ Events may only be entered by skaters who have not competed in League Competition in the relevant discipline. o All Rising Stars grades will be open aged o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older,

or five (5) or more skaters aged 21 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into three age groups (Under 10, 10 & over and 21 & over).

o There are no Proficiency Test requirements for ‘Rising Stars’ events. o Rising Stars events will be closed scoring o Rising Stars - All Skaters will receive a Participation Certificate. o Rising Stars - Skaters who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd. will receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation).

‘LEAGUE’ RULES o The Competitive events are open to any skater of Competitive (CAT 2) or Premium (CAT 1) membership. o In order to provide a Development pathway, all League grades will be open aged, except the Masters grade or where specified. o *If any of the Open* aged events are entered by; five (5) or more skaters aged under 10 years or five (5) or more skaters aged 10 years and older,

or five (5) or more skaters aged 21 years and older, then that event will be calculated and awarded into three age groups (Under 10, 10 & over and 21 & over).

o Where feasible Championship Figure events will include more than 2 Figures. o Where feasible Championship Figure events will be skated together. o Where feasible Championship Free Skating events (Cadet, Youth/Advanced) will be skated together. o Where feasible Free Skating Open Short Program may be split into separate grades (Espoir, Cadet & Youth). o Where feasible Free Skating International Short Program may be split into two separate grades (Junior, Senior). o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Espoir/Preliminary will be split into separate grades (Espoir, Preliminary) o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 3 Cadet/Youth/Advanced will be split into separate grades (Cadet, Youth, & Advanced) o Where feasible Solo Free Dance Level 4 (International) will be split into two grades (Junior, Senior) o ~ Proficiency Test requirements are a guide only. Note Skaters wishing to compete at State or Nationals championships will need the Proficiency Test

level requirement for the grade, as per AAC Rules. o Where feasible competitive events will use the Rollart Judging system. o Awards: Skaters who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive Medals (if they are present at the presentation). o See Free Skating Pairs, Dance Couples and Precision requirements for further rules.