skatensw artistic branch summer 2017 …...o rising stars - all skaters will receive a participation...

SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH

SUMMER 2017 COMPETITION DATE & VENUE: Saturday 4th March 2017 (12:30-2:00pm–TBC & 4:30–7:30pm)

Penrith Skatel – Figure events 120 Russell Street, Emu Plains, NSW

Sunday 5th March 2017 (8:00am – 5:00pm - TBC) Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium – Free & Dance events 16 Stewart Street, South Windsor, NSW

SANCTION NO.: N01/2017 REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00 per Competitive skater $15.00 per Rising Stars NOMINATION FEES: $35.00 per skater per Competitive event $15.00 per skater per Rising Stars event $10.00 per skater Skater Achiever Program event NOMINATION CLOSING: Saturday 4th February (Fee due by 18th February) 2017 DRAW: Sunday 5th February 2017

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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). Skaters may enter only 1 event per discipline (except where addition 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.revolutionise.com.au/skatensw/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, except the Masters grade. 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, then that event will be calculated and awarded into two age groups (Under 10 and 10 & 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).

‘COMPETITIVE’ 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 Note the “Where feasible” rules listed in the ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS 2017 SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH COMPETITIONS document.

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 Competitive events will be open scoring. 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.

SKATENSW ARTISTIC BRANCH SUMMER 2017 COMPETITION


FIGURE EVENTS – RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Figure Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Recreational) 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight Open* n/a CAT 3 LEVEL 2 (Development) 1b LOIF - ROIF Change Eight Open* n/a CAT 3 LEVEL 3 (Open) 2 RIF - LIF Circle Eight Open* n/a CAT 3 MASTERS 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight 21+ n/a CAT 3 FIGURE EVENTS – COMPETITIVE GRADES LEVEL 1 (Elementary) 1 ROF - LOF Circle Eight Open* n/a Group 1 - Foot to be drawn 2a/b IOF - IOF Change Eight CAT 2 LEVEL 2 (Tiny Tot) 1b LOIF - ROIF Change Eight Open* Figure No.1~ Group 2 - Bold Figure + 1 other 2 RIF - LIF Circle Eight Figure to be drawn 5b LOIF - RIOF Serpentine CAT 2 MASTERS 1a/b OIF - OIF Change Eight 30+ Figure No.1~ Group 2 - Bold Figure + 1 other 2 RIF - LIF Circle Eight Figure & Foot to be drawn 5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine CAT 2 LEVEL 3 (Elementary) 3a/b OB - OB Circle Eight Open* Figure No.2~ Group 1 - Foot to be drawn 5b LOIF - RIOF Serpentine CAT 2 LEVEL 4 (Primary) 3 ROB - LOB Circle Eight Open* Figure No.3~ Group 2 - Bold Figure + 1 other 5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine Figure & Foot to be drawn 7a/b OF - OF Three CAT 2 ADV. MASTERS 3a/b OB - OB Circle Eight 30+ Figure No.4~ Group 1 - Bold Figure + 1 other 5a/b OIF - IOF Serpentine Figure & Foot to be drawn 7a/b OF - OF Three CAT 2 LEVEL 5 (Elementary) 8a ROF - LIB Three Open* Figure No.4~ Group 2 9b LIF - ROB Three CAT 2 LEVEL 6 (Juvenile) 8a/b OF - IB Three Open* Figure No.5~ Group 2 - Bold Figure + 1 other 11a/b IF - IF Double Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 14a/b OF - OF Loop CAT 2 PRELIMINARY 11a/b IF - IF Double Three Open Figure No.6~ Group 2- Bold Figure + 1 other 27a/b IOF - IOB Serp Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 14a/b OF - OF Loop CAT 2 CADET 22a/b OF - OB Counter Open Figure No.7~ Group 1 - Bold Figures + 1 other 12a/b OB - OB Double Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 30a/b OIF - IOF Serp Loop 18a/b OF - IB Bracket CAT 2 INTERMEDIATE 21a/b IF - IB Rocker Open Figure No.8~ Group 3 - Bold Figures + 1 other 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 16a/b OB - OB Loop 32a/b OIF - OIB Serp Bracket CAT 2



ADVANCED 20a/b OF - OB Rocker 12+ Figure No.9~ Group 1 - Bold Figures + 1 other 29a/b OIB - IOB Serp Dbl Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 40a/b OF - IF Para Bracket 38a/b OF - IF Para Loop CAT 2 JUNIOR 21a/b IF - IB Rocker 12+ Figure No.9~ Group 2 - Bold Figures + 1 other 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 31a/b OIB - IOB Serp Loop 38a/b OF - IF Para Loop 40a/b OF - IF Para Bracket CAT 2 SENIOR 21a/b IF - IB Rocker 12+ Figure No.10~ Group 2 - Bold Figures + 1 other 36a/b OF - IF Para Dbl Three Figure & Foot to be drawn 39a/b OB - IB Para Loop 40a/b OF - IF Para Bracket CAT 2 * More Figures may be drawn / skated time permitting

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



FREE SKATING EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Time Items Age Test Level

Up to 1:30 mins 1 Two foot Spin Open* n/a 2 Cross Rolls 3 Two foot Jump

OR Attempted Mapes

4 Waltz Jump 5 IB Upright Spin 6 Turn to Backwards & Skate Backwards 7 1 Free Skating Manoeuvre - Crouch - Lunge - Shoot the Duck

LEVEL 1 (Recreational)

- Spiral CAT 3

Up to 1:30 mins 1 Backward Cross Pulls Open* n/a 2 Attempted Mapes 3 IB Upright Spin 4 Mohawk turns Sequence (both feet) 5 Attempted Salchow 6 IF Upright Spin 7 Waltz Jump

OR Attempted Waltz-Mapes Combination

LEVEL 2 (Development)

8 Spreadeagle CAT 3

Up to 2:00 mins 1 Secondary Footwork (Diagonal) Open* n/a 2 Attempted Salchow 3 IF Upright Spin 4 Attempted Loop 5 Three turns Sequence (on both feet) 6 Attempted Flip 7 Change Upright Spin

- IB-Two Foot Spin - IB-IF Upright Spin

8 Combination Jump Attempted Waltz-Mapes OR Attempted Waltz-Mapes-Loop OR Attempted Waltz-Loop-Mapes

9 1 Free Skating Manoeuvre - Spiral - Shoot the Duck-Spiral Combination

LEVEL 3 (Open)

- Spreadeagle CAT 3

MASTERS Up to 1:30 mins 1 Two foot Spin 21+ n/a 2 Cross Rolls 3 Two foot Jump

OR Attempted Mapes

4 Waltz Jump 5 IB Upright Spin 6 Turn to Backwards & Skate Backwards 7 1 Free Skating Manoeuvre - Crouch - Lunge - Shoot the Duck - Spiral CAT 3

Up to 1:30 mins 1 Two foot Spin Open* n/a 2 Cross Rolls 3 Two foot ½ Jump 4 Waltz Jump 5 Extended Drop Knee 6 Mohawk (Open or Closed)

IN-LINE LEVEL 1 (Recreational)

7 One Foot Balance (edge optional) CAT 3

Up to 1:30 mins 1 Backward Cross Pulls Open* n/a 2 Mohawk Footwork 3 IB or IF Upright Spin 4 Waltz Jump 5 Attempted Salchow 6 Three turns (on both feet) 7 Spreadeagle

IN-LINE LEVEL 2 (Development)

8 ½ Loop CAT 3

All items must be skated in the correct order.



FREE SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Tiny Tot)

Up to 2:30 mins (+ 5 sec) Note Tiny Tot time is up to 2:00 mins

See Tiny Tot rules (as a guide) Items (not compulsory): - Min 2 different ½ & 1 rev. jumps - Min 2 different upright spins - Straight line step sequence - Spiral (Arabesque) Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 1 revolution except Axel - Combination of more than 5 jumps - More than 10 jumps in routine - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin

Open* n/a

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Primary)

Up to 2:30 mins (+ 10 sec)

See Primary rules (as a guide) Items (not compulsory): - Toe Loop (Mapes) - Lutz - 1 upright spin - Min 1 Step sequence (Circle, Straightway,

Diagonal or Serpentine) - 2 position Spiral sequence (serpentine) Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 1 revolution except

Axel, Double Mape & Double Salchow - Combination of more than 5 jumps - More than 10 jumps in routine - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin - More than 3 spins in routine

Open* Free No.1~

CAT 2

MASTERS Up to 2:00 mins (+ 5 sec)

Any Free Skating items 21+ Free No.1~

CAT 2

LEVEL 3 (Juvenile)


See Juvenile rules (as a guide) Items (not compulsory): - Toe Loop (Mapes) - Lutz - 1 sit spin - Min 1 Step sequence (Circle, Straightway,

Diagonal or Serpentine) - 2 position Spiral sequence (serpentine)

Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 2 revolutions - Combination of more than 5 jumps - More than 12 jumps in routine - Broken Ankle Camel spin - More than 3 spins in routine

Open* Free No.2~

CAT 2

PRELIMINARY As per Australian Championship rules

2:30 mins (+/- 5 sec)

Compulsory Items: - Minimum 1 Secondary or Advanced

Diagonal Footwork sequence Items not permitted: - Jumps greater than 2 revolutions - Heel, Broken Ankle or Inverted Camel spin

Open Free No.3~

CAT 2

CADET* As per Australian Championship rules

3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)

Compulsory Items: - 2 different step sequences (Circle, Diagonal

or Serpentine) incorporating Secondary or Advanced footwork

- There MUST be at least 2 spins, one of which MUST be a combination

Restrictions: - A jump of the same kind (type and rotation)

exception single revolution jumps, can be performed no more than three (3) times in the whole program, with 1 in combination.

- All combination jumps MUST be different - Routine must be Balanced

Open Free No.4~

CAT 2



FREE SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Requirements / Restrictions Age Test Level INTERMEDIATE* As per Australian Championship rules

3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)







Open Free No.4~

CAT 2

ADVANCED* As per Australian Championship rules

3:30 mins (+/- 10 sec)







Open Free No.5~

CAT 2

JUNIOR** As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program

4:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)


or Serpentine) incorporating Advanced footwork





12+ Free No.5~

CAT 2

SENIOR** As per Australian Championship rules – Long Program

4:00 mins (+/- 10 sec)


or Serpentine) incorporating Advanced footwork





12+ Free No.5~

CAT 2

OPEN SHORT PROGRAM Note rules hybrid of Australian Championship Open Short and International Short rules

2:15 mins (+/- 5 sec)

As per Short Program general rules*** - Axel (Single, Double or Triple) - Combination Jump (Min 3-Max 5 Jumps, to

include an Axel and/or Double jump) - Toe Assisted Jump (Single, Double or

Triple) - Single Spin (A, B or C Class) - Combination Spin (2 or 3 positions including

a Sit Spin - Serpentine Footwork Sequence

Open* Free No.4~

CAT 2



IN-LINE FREE SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Age Test Level OPEN IN-LINE 2:00 mins

(+/- 5 sec) Any Free Skating items Open* Free No.1~

CAT 2

Being a Specialist discipline, other Inline Free Skating Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2017)

See Australian Championship or International requirements (as appropriate) for specific requirements to each age grade.

* Cadet, Intermediate & Advanced to be skated as one event

** Junior & Senior to be skated as one event

*** All grades will skate the Open Short Program (Including Junior & Senior) – requirements will be a hybrid of the Open Short and International Short Program rules

FREE SKATING PAIRS EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time Age Test Level OPEN PAIRS Up to 2:30 mins Open n/a CAT 1

Being a Specialist discipline, other Pairs Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2017)

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

Up to 1:00 mins SAP Promotional Event Open Learn to Skate -Pre-Competition

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

Drop knee

6 Turn to backwards 7 Skate backwards 8 Stop backwards CAT 4



SOLO DANCE EVENTS - RISING STARS (Development) GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Recreational) Olympic Foxtrot 96 Foxtrot Open* n/a CAT 3

LEVEL 2 (Development) Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open* n/a CAT 3

LEVEL 3 (Open) Masters Tango 100 Tango Open* n/a CAT 3

MASTERS Olympic Foxtrot 96 Foxtrot 21+ n/a CAT 3

IN-LINE LEVEL 1 (Recreational) Glide Waltz 138 Waltz Open* n/a CAT 3

IN-LINE LEVEL 2 (Development) Skaters March 108 March Open* n/a CAT 3

SOLO DANCE EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Elementary) Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open* Solo Dance No.1~ Masters Tango 100 Tango CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Primary) Canasta Tango 100 Tango Open* Solo Dance No.1~ La Vista Cha Cha 100 Cha Cha CAT 2

MASTERS Olympic Foxtrot 96 Foxtrot 30+ Solo Dance No.1~ Denver Shuffle 100 Polka CAT 2

LEVEL 3 (Juvenile) Denver Shuffle 100 Polka Open* Solo Dance No.3~ Werner Tango 100 Tango CAT 2

ADV. MASTERS Spring Blues 92 Blues 30+ Solo Dance No.4~ Delicado 100 Schottische CAT 2

PRELIMINARY Metropolitan Tango 100 Tango Open Solo Dance No.5~ Chase Waltz 120 Waltz CAT 2

CADET Tudor Waltz 144 Waltz Open Solo Dance No.5~ Easy Paso 104 Paso CAT 2

INTERMEDIATE Association Waltz 132 Waltz Open Solo Dance No.6~ Cha Cha Patin 112 Cha Cha CAT 2

ADVANCED Rocker Foxtrot 104 Foxtrot 12+ Solo Dance No.8~ International Waltz 168 Waltz CAT 2

JUNIOR Terenzi Waltz 168 Waltz 12+ Solo Dance No.8~ Style Dance

Rock Medley - (Dench) Blues 88

2:20mins (+/- 10secs) Blues

CAT 2

SENIOR Argentine Tango 96 Tango 12+ Solo Dance No.10~ Style Dance

Rock Medley - Midnight Blues 88

2:20mins (+/- 10secs) Blues

CAT 2



SOLO - Creative Dance CSD Grade Requirements as per Australian Championship rules Age Test Level ELEMENTARY CSD Tango 1:50 - 2:40 mins Open Solo Dance No.1~ CAT 2

PRIMARY CSD Disney / Animated movie 1:50 - 2:40 mins Open Solo Dance No.1~

CAT 2

MASTERS CSD Disco (limited turns/backwards)

1:50 - 2:40 mins 30+ Solo Dance No.1~

CAT 2

ADVANCED MASTERS CSD Disco 1:50 - 2:40 mins 30+ Solo Dance No.1~

CAT 2

IN-LINE CSD Open Rhythm 1:50 - 2:40 mins Open Solo Dance No.1~

CAT 2

SOLO - Creative Dance SFD Grade Requirements as per Australian Championship rules Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Juvenile/Preliminary)

Solo Free Dance 2:00 mins (+/- 10 secs)

Open Solo Dance No.3~

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Open)


12+ Solo Dance No.5~ (Cadet, Intermediate, Advanced)

CAT 2

LEVEL 3 (International)


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

CAT 2

DANCE COUPLES EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Dance Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Elementary) Glide Waltz 120 Waltz Open n/a Masters Tango 100 Tango CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Elementary) Olympic Foxtrot 96 Foxtrot Open Dance No.1~ / Solo No.1~ Canasta Tango 100 Tango

CAT 2

Being a Specialist discipline, other Dance Couples Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2017) - i.e.

CADET Tudor Waltz 144 Waltz 13 &14 Dance No. 3~ / Solo No. 4~ Easy Paso 104 Paso

CAT 2

PRELIMINARY Mirror Waltz 108 Waltz Open Dance No. 3~ / Solo No. 4~ Denver Shuffle 100 Polka

CAT 2

MASTERS La Vista Cha Cha (P2) 100 Cha Cha 30+ Dance No. 1~ / Solo No. 1~ Dutch Waltz 138 Waltz

CAT 2

COUPLES - Creative Dance Grade Requirements as per Australian Championship rules Age Test Level LEVEL 1 (Preliminary) O.S.P.

1:50 - 2:40 mins OSP Rock N Roll Open Dance No. 3~ / Solo No. 4~

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Open) STYLE DANCE

2:40 mins (+/- 10 sec) Swing Medley – Rocker Foxtrot

Open Dance No. 6~ / Solo No. 8~

CAT 2

LEVEL 1 (Preliminary) FREE DANCE


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

CAT 2

LEVEL 2 (Open-Int.) FREE DANCE


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

CAT 2



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

Skaters Age

MINI PRECISION 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.

4-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open*

CAT 3

SMALL SHOW GROUP 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.

4-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open*

CAT 3

PRECISION/SHOW SKATING EVENTS - COMPETITIVE GRADES Grade Time No. of Skaters Age FRESHMAN PRECISION Up to 3:00 mins 8-24 skaters Open CAT 1

OPEN PRECISION Up to 3:00 mins 8-24 skaters Open CAT 1

MINI PRECISION Up to 3:00 mins 6-8 skaters (+2 Reserves)

Open CAT 1

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

Open CAT 1

QUARTET GROUP 3:00 mins (+/- 10 sec) 4 skaters Open CAT 1

Being a Specialist discipline, other Precision/Show Events are available as required (as per the Australian Championship requirements for 2017)

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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