2008

Colorado Midwinter Invitational and Follies

And USFS Skate Colorado Basic Skills Series

Feb 15-17, 2008

Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena

100 North Grand Ave

Pueblo, CO 81003

FEBRUARY 15, 16, & 17, 2008

The 2008 Colorado Mid-Winter Invitational Figure Skating Competition will be conducted under the rules of the U. S. Figure Skating as set forth in the 2007/2008 Official U.S. Figure Skating Rule Book and will be judged using the 6.0 system with IJS Critiques for Juvenile through Senior levels (single and short programs).

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is open to all eligible members of the U. S. Figure Skating. Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline. Skaters may skate up one level higher than tested. Skaters that have never tested previously may also move up one level and compete at the pre-preliminary level. Pre-preliminary, Preliminary, and Pre-Juvenile will be grouped according to age. Juvenile and up will be grouped as set forth in the 2008 Rulebook. All competitors must comply with U.S. Figure Skating requirements relating to test and eligibility.

FACILITIES

All events will be skated on one ice surface at the Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena. The ice surface is an indoor surface with rounded corners, measuring 85 X 200 feet. The Snack Bar will be open during the competition.

ENTRIES

Entry and practice ice fees must accompany the complete approved entry application. Incomplete entries will warrant a collect telephone call.

Entry Fees

Beginners Follies and Basic Skills

1st Event $40.00

Additional Events $15.00

Midwinter Invitational Synchronized Teams

1st Event $85.00 Per Team $120.00

Each Additional Event $25.00

*Pairs

Juvenile, Open Juvenile, Intermediate $50.00 Per Team

Novice, Junior, & Senior

*Couples Dance *Solo Dance

1st Event Fee $50.00 Per Team 1st Event $30.00

Each Additional Event $20.00 Per Team Each Additional Event $15.00

Artistic and Artistic Duets

1st and only Event Fee $40.00 per skater

*Foot Work Program

1st and only Event Fee $25.00

Additional Event $20.00

*NOTE If skater is participating in single events and has paid the 1st event fee of $80.00, then the cost for the starred (*) events will be charged as an additional event.

Since the number of entries is limited, the Competition Committee reserves the right to limit the entries for each event or to cancel an entire event due to time constraints. Entries will be processed on a “First Come, First Served” basis. ANY RETURNED CHECKS WILL BE CHARGED A $25.00 SERVICE CHARGE. Please make checks payable to THE PUEBLO FIGURE SKATING CLUB. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope (with skater’s name on outside) to receive your competition and practice ice times. Mail Entries To:

Colorado Mid-Winter Invitational

Dalene Perdue (Chair)

PO Box 162

Pueblo, Colorado 81002

All entries must be postmarked on or before December 15, 2007 in accordance with Rule #3235.

Please use the U. S. Postal Service to guarantee that we receive your entry form. Late entries will be accepted in accordance with Rule #3231 as stated in the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook, at the discretion of the Chief Referee, AND ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY A $30.00 LATE FEE. Incomplete entries may warrant a collect telephone call from the Competition Committee to obtain the needed information. Two entries in an event will constitute a competition. Solo Dance and Couples Dance may be flighted due to time limitations. Absolutely no entry fee will be refunded after Midnight, December 15, 2007 according to Rule #3235. A processing fee of $20.00 will be assessed on all refunds. Exhibitions will be at the discretion of the Chief Referee.

LIABILITY

The U.S. Figure Skating and the clubs or organizers of competitions undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skaters or officials. As a condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of their entries or participation therein, all entrants, their parents and guardians and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials, the U.S. Figure Skating, the club hosting the competition and against its officers, and their entries shall be accepted only on such condition.

REGISTRATION

The registration desk will be located in the lobby of the Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena and should open at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 and about 7:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, closing about 7:00 p.m. daily. All entrants must check in during the allotted times. Failure to do so could result in a competitor being ineligible to compete. Please be prepared to provide a telephone number where you (skater) can be reached in case of schedule changes outside the normal 45 minute pre-arrival period if it becomes necessary due to competition schedule change.

PRACTICE ICE

Practice Ice will be available on Thursday, February 14, 2008, but may be scheduled on another day or time depending on your competition schedule. The charge for each pre-arranged session (fill out practice ice form) will be $15.00 and each competitor will be guaranteed at least one session. Additional Practice Ice will be available throughout the competition on a first come first served basis at the Registration Desk located in the lobby of the Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena. Due to limited space, NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE IN THE PRACTICE ICE SCHEDULE BY THE PRACTICE ICE COMMITTEE. We will do everything we can to provide adequate ice, but be aware that we have one ice surface and practice ice is limited to the day before the competition, and early morning/evening hours (as early as 5:00 am and as late as 11:00 pm). Please mail fees for practice ice to Practice Ice Chair, PO Box 162, Pueblo, CO 81002. Practice Ice Sessions are Not Refundable.

MUSIC

All competitors must provide their own music on CD only. CD’s must be CD-R or CD-RW. No cassette tapes will be accepted. All music must be plainly marked with competitor’s name and event. A backup must be readily available. CD’s may be picked up at the conclusion of each event. The Music Committee will take all reasonable precautions to safeguard your music; however, the committee will not accept responsibility for accidental damage.

AWARDS

Awards will be presented each day as close as possible to the conclusion of the event. Check the Official Bulletin Board for schedule of times. Medals will be awarded to the top four (4) places in each event, Pre-Juvenile and above. Medals will be awarded to the top four (4) places and ribbons given to the rest of the places in Basic Skills, Pre-Preliminary & Preliminary. Ribbons will be awarded to all synchronized team members and there will also be a team award.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Immediately after the awards presentations, professional photographs will be available for purchase. Spectators will be allowed to take photographs at the awards presentations, but are reminded that flash photography is dangerous to the skaters while they are performing and will not be allowed.

VIDEO/ON ICE PHOTOGRAPHY/MEDAL ENGRAVING/HAIR STYLIST

Professional video taping and on ice action photography will be available for purchase. Medal engraving and hair stylist will also be available on site - times of operation will be posted.

OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD

An Official Bulletin Board will be maintained at the Arena. The Official Schedule will be posted as well as the Practice Schedules. It is the responsibility of each competitor, coach and parent to check the Bulletin Board for official information. Any corrections to the schedule or other unique situations will be posted on this board. Skaters must arrive at least 45 minutes prior to their event. Events could start as much as 20 minutes earlier to their scheduled time...

OFFICIAL HOTEL

The official hotel for the competition is the Marriot Hotel, 110 West 1st Street 719-542-3200. Rate: $95.00 per double room. Exit 98B, located just one block from the ice arena. Amenities include: Indoor pool, health club and restaurant. Reservations must be made by January 20, 2006 to be guaranteed these rates. Please mention “Colorado Midwinter Skating” when making reservations. Any special requests such as “roll away” should be made at the time of reservations.

Wingate Inn: 4711 N. Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO phone: 719-586-9000, Room rates: $69.99 + tax/night, has pool, fitness center, business center, high-speed internet, newspaper each morning, most rooms have refrigerator, and breakfast included. Room reservations must be received on or before February 4, 2008 to be guaranteed these rates. Please mention that you are with the Mid-Winters Invitational/ Skating when making reservations.

Comfort Inn: Rate: $59.99, inc. a continental breakfast (actually inc. eggs, waffles and the like), indoor pool, wireless internet, fridge and microwave in every room. Will honor rate until 2/4/08. Phone 719-542-6868.

COMPETITION EVENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

Competitors may enter one level higher than for which they are qualified in any event. Competitors may not skate down at a level lower than what they are qualified, nor may they compete in more than one level in each event, with the exception of Solo Dance. Requirements for Dance and Pairs are below. The Chief Referee and Competition Committee may also elect to combine men’s and ladies’ events due to limited entries in any event. All adult events are for skaters 21 years of age and older, except those events listed as Young Adult where the age requirement is 18-20 years of age. Event eligibility is as of December 15, 2007. Age restricted events are determined by the skater’s age as of December 15, 2007. All competitors must comply with U.S. Figure Skating requirements relating to testing and eligibility.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

International Judging System: The Pueblo Figure Skating Club is pleased to announce that we will offer an IJS Critiques of all Juvenile through Senior level freeskating (singles) and Juvenile through Senior singles short programs only events. All Juvenile through Senior skaters should submit their Planned Program Content at registration. Please download and print the Planned Program Content Form online and fill it out and bring it with you to competition or mail it into the C0-Chair prior to competition.

FREESKATE

Competition for Pre-Preliminary through Senior Free Skating and Adult Bronze through Adult Masters Free Skating will be set forth in the 2007/2008 Rulebook. Test, age, and well-balanced program requirements are listed in the 2007/2008 Rulebook – sections 3600 to 3800.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULEBOOK ARE:

Limited Pre-Preliminary: Open to skaters who have passed pre-preliminary free skate test and no higher. No axels or double jumps allowed. Jumped or flying spins are not allowed. Skating time: 1 ½ minutes.

Limited Preliminary: Open to skaters who have passed the Preliminary Freeskate test and no higher. No double jumps allowed. Skaters must be under 13 years. Skating time: 1 ½ minutes.

Open Preliminary: Open to skaters who have passed the Preliminary Freeskate test and no higher. Age 13 - 18 years. Skating time: 1 ½ minutes.

Open Pre-Juvenile: Open to skaters who have passed the Pre-Juvenile Freeskate and no higher. Age 13 years and older. Skating time: 2 minutes.

Open Juvenile: Open to skaters who have passed the Juvenile Freeskate Test and no higher. Age 13 years and older. Skating Time: 2 minutes 15 seconds.

Young Adult Bronze: Open to young adult skaters who have passed up to Preliminary Freeskate and no higher. No axels or double jumps. Age 18 to 20. Skating Time: 1 min. 40 sec.

Young Adult Silver: Open to young adult skaters who have passed up to Pre-Juvenile Freeskate and no higher. No doubles allowed. Age 18 to 20. Skating Time: 2 min. 10 sec.

Young Adult Gold: Open to young adult skaters who have passed up to Juvenile Freeskate and no higher. Age 18 to 20. Skating Time: 2 min. 40 sec.

Adult Pre-Bronze: Open to adult skaters who have passed no U.S. Figure Skating tests or no higher than Adult Pre-Bronze Freeskate Test only. Free skate program to music of skater’s choice. Maximum jump content; all half and single full revolution jumps permitted, no axels or double jumps allowed. Age 21 years and over. Skating Time: 1 min. 40 seconds.

SHORT PROGRAM (SINGLES)

Test and age requirements are listed under Freeskating above. Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior competitors- please see the current rulebook, rules 3640 to 3675, and/or May Governing Council reports, for required elements (2007/2008 season). A Juvenile and Open Juvenile Short Program will be offered and will consist of the same requirements as the Intermediate Short Program so that all Juvenile competitors will be competing with skaters of similar age and abilities.

PAIRS

Test requirements are the same for both partners. See rules 4000 of the 2007/2008 Rulebook for complete requirements.

FREESKATE PROGRAM (PAIRS)

Competition for Preliminary through Senior will be held as set forth in the 2007/2008 Rulebook. Test, age, and well-balanced program requirements are listed under Pairs Free Skate Program 4000-4125.

SHORT PROGRAM (PAIRS)

Test requirements are listed under Pairs Free Skate Program above. Novice, Junior, and Senior competitors see 2007-2008 Rulebook 4040-4062, and/or the 2007 May Governing Council reports for required elements (2007-2008 season).

COMPULSORY MOVES

Test and age requirements are listed under Free Skating. Additional moves will be penalized. Combination jumps may not have a change of foot or turn between jumps. Committee reserves the right to combine female and male entrants to make events.

Pre-Preliminary: Salchow, forward spiral, loop, one foot spin (minimum 4 revolutions), connecting steps. Half ice. Skating time: 1 minute (maximum) No music.

Preliminary/Open Preliminary: Flip jump, jump combination consisting of two single jumps (no change of foot and no turn in between), sit spin (minimum 4 revolutions), forward spiral or Ina Bauer, connecting steps. Flip jump should not be part of jump combination. An axel is considered a single jump. Half ice. Skating time: 1 minute (maximum). No music.

Pre-Juvenile/Open Pre-Juvenile::Lutz jump, jump combination consisting of two single jumps (no change of foot and no turn in between). Combination spin, (minimum 6 revolutions, no change of foot), Spread Eagle, Ina Bauer or forward spiral and connecting steps. An axel is considered a single jump. Half ice. Skating time: 1 minute 30 seconds (maximum). No music.

Juvenile/Open-Juvenile: Axel, jump combination consisting of a double-single or single-double jump combination (no change of foot and no turn in between). Combination spin with one change of foot and no change of position (minimum eight revolutions), and a straight line footwork sequence. Skating Time: 1 ½ minutes (maximum). Full ice. No Music.

Young Adult & Adult: Salchow, forward spiral, half flip, one foot scratch spin with no change of position (minimum four revolutions) and connecting steps. Skating Time: 1 ½ minute (maximum). Half ice. No music.

ARTISTIC FREE SKATE

Artistic Free Skate is offered to those competitors Pre-Preliminary and above. Emphasis is to be on artistry rather than the athletic ability of the skater. Skaters will select their own music and must interpret the theme and tempo of the music. Costumes are encouraged but must comply with the costume rules of Rule 3550. EXCEPTION: Unitards and/or pants are allowed if appropriate to the music. Vocal music is permitted. Only props that are part of the theme of the music and not a safety hazard will be allowed. Competitors should take no more than 10 seconds after their names are announced to place or carry props on the ice. There also should be no debris, no live props, and no fire or water. This is a “FUN” event...we encourage everyone to participate. Committee reserves the right to combine male and female entrants in order to make events.

Skating Time: Pre-Preliminary – 1 minute 40 seconds maximum, No axels, no doubles

Preliminary and Pre-Juvenile – 1 minute 40 seconds maximum, No axels, no doubles

Juvenile, 2 minute 10 seconds maximum, No axels, no doubles

Intermediate and Novice – 2 minutes 10 seconds maximum, Axels allowed, no doubles

Junior and Senior – 2 minutes 40 seconds maximum, No triples

Elements: Skating will be judged solely on artistic value. Levels may be combined at the discretion of the Chief Referee to make a competition. Technical skill not marked; however, skating will be the major element of performance.

ADULT ARTISTIC FREESKATE

Competition for Adult Artistic and Adult Masters Artistic will be held as set forth in the 2007/2008

Rulebook. Test, age, and program requirements are listed under section 3810-3821. No props allowed on the ice. The Chief Referee and Competition Committee may elect to combine men’s and ladies events as well as Adult and Young Adult events due to limited entries.

Exceptions to the rulebook are:

Level Max Duration Requirements

Young Adult 1 min 40 sec max Age 18-20 - No higher than the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test and no

higher than the Standard Pre-Silver Dance Test

Young Adult Masters 1 min 40 sec max Age 18-20 - Juvenile Free Skate test and above or the Standard Silver

Dance Test and above

NATIONAL SHOWCASE 2008: A COMPETITION IN THEATRICAL SKATING: Singles competitors who place 1st through 4th in a singles artistic event may qualify for National Showcase 2008. Eligible skaters will have placed 1st through 4th as previously described and will have passed the Preliminary Free Skating test and above OR completed requirements for Adult Interpretive Free Skating and above. Duets and Ensembles need not qualify by placement for National Showcase. Please contact Melissa Bowman (email patinage_tx@verizon.net , phone 972-208-2852), Vice Chair for National Showcase.

ARTISTIC FREE SKATE - DUETS

No test requirements. Emphasis is to be on artistry and theater rather than the athletic ability of the skaters. Skaters will select their own music (vocals allowed) and must interpret the theme and tempo of the music. No double jumps allowed. Costumes are encouraged. Only props that are part of the theme of the music and not a safety hazard will be allowed. Competitors should take no more than 10 seconds after their names are announced to place or carry props on the ice. There also should be no debris, no live props, and no fire or water. All skating duets will be grouped together. Skaters may be of the same gender. Max Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds.

SPIN COMPETITION

Entrants will be qualified according to their Freeskate level. Spins must be skated exactly as stated, but may be performed in any order. Connecting steps may be used but will have no effect on your score. All levels will be skated on ½ of the ice surface with no music. Committee reserves the right to combine male and female entrants in order to make events.

Pre-Preliminary: One foot spin, optional free leg (3 revolutions); two foot spin (3 revolutions); forward sit spin (3 revolutions). Duration – 1 minute maximum.

Preliminary/Open Preliminary: Forward scratch spin (5 revolutions); forward sit spin (3revolutions); forward camel spin (3 revolutions). Duration – 1 minute maximum.

Pre-Juvenile/Open Pre-Juvenile:Caamel spin (4 revolutions); change of foot sit spin (4 revolutions each foot); front scratch to back scratch (4 revolutions each foot). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

Juvenile/Open Juvenile: One combination spin with one change of foot and no change of position (4 revolutions each foot); forward sit spin (5 revolutions); forward camel spin (5 revolutions) Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum..

Intermediate: Flying camel (5 revolutions); combination spin with one change of foot and one change of position (5 revolutions each foot, 10 revolutions total); Ladies: layback spin (5 revolutions); Men: camel spin (5 revolutions). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

Novice: Forward camel to back camel combination spin (5 revolutions each foot); combination spin with one change of foot and one change of position (5 revolutions each foot, 10 revolutions total); Ladies: lay back spin (6 revolutions); Men: crossfoot spin (6 revolutions). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

Junior: Flying sit spin or flying change sit spin (8 revolutions); combinations spin with one change of foot and two change of positions (6 revolutions each foot, 12 revolutions total); Ladies: layback spin (8 revolutions); Men: crossfoot spin (8 revolutions). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

Senior: Flying spin of choice (8 revolutions); combination spin with two changes of position and one change of foot (6 revolutions each foot, 12 revolutions total); solo spin of skater’s choice (8 revolutions). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

Adult and Young Adult: Forward sit spin (3 revolutions); spin combination with either one change of foot or one change of position (6 revolutions total); solo spin of skater’s choice (4 revolutions). Duration 1 ½ minutes maximum.

JUMPS ONLY EVENT

Entrants will qualify according to their freeskating level. Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Juvenile will be skated on half ice. All other levels will skate on full ice. Jumps should be performed exactly as stated. Skaters will be given two opportunities to perform each jump and will be judged on the best one. The following format will be used for this event: the first skater will take the ice and attempt the first jump twice, pause then attempt the second jump twice before going to the next skater. This procedure will be repeated throughout the event. Maximum time is two minute for Pre-Preliminary through Intermediate and three minutes for Novice through Senior.

PrePreliminary Toe loop; combination of any two single jumps (No axels)

Preliminary Loop; combination of any two single jumps

PreJuvenile Axel; combination of any double jump with a toe loop

Juvenile Axel; combination of any double jump with a loop jump

Open Juvenile Axel; combination of any double jump with a loop jump

Intermediate Axel; double flip; combination of any two double jumps

Novice Double loop; double lutz; combination of any two double jumps or a triple jump with a double jump

Junior Double axel; combination of any two double jumps or a triple jump with a double or a triple- triple combination; any double jump or triple jump out of footwork

Senior Double or triple axel; combination of any two double jumps or a triple jump with a double jump or a triple-triple combination; any triple or quad jump out of footwork

FOOTWORK PROGRAM EVENT

Events will be divided by age or gender at the discretion of the referee depending upon the number of entrants. The decision of the referee shall be final. Skaters will perform footwork sequences of their own design to music. Vocal music is allowed. The program should contain a variety of turns and sequences and emphasize the skater’s controlled edges and turns in addition to speed and quickness of the routine. The program may contain one-half revolutions jumps and spins with less than 3 revolutions. The routine will be judged on both technical merit and presentation. Level restriction refers to Free Skate or Dance test level. Skaters may enter one level higher than their test level.

Pre-Bronze 45 seconds No test higher than Adult Pre-Bronze, Pre-Preliminary, or Preliminary

Dance.

Bronze 1 minute No test higher than Adult Bronze, Preliminary, or Bronze Dance

Silver 1 minute No test higher than Adult Silver, Pre-Juvenile, or Pre-Silver Dance

Gold 1 min. 15 sec. No test higher than Adult Gold, Juvenile, or Pre-Gold Dance

Platinum 1 min. 15 sec. Intermediate, Gold Dance, or above

DANCE

For age and test qualifications, refer to the rules in your current 2007/2008 Rulebook. Each dance will be a separate event. Preliminary through Gold will be offered. Competitors may enter one class higher than for which they are qualified. Committee reserves the right to combine male and female entrants in order to make events.

Couples Dance and Solo Dance Dance

Gold: Quickstep (Q), Argentine Tango (AT)

Pre-Gold: Blues (B), Paso Doble (PD)

Silver: American Waltz (AW), Rocker Foxtrot (RF)

Pre-Silver: Fourteenstep (FS), European Waltz (EW)

Bronze: Hickory Hoedown (HH), Ten –Fox (TF)

Pre-Bronze: Cha Cha (CC), Swing Dance (SD)

Preliminary: Canasta Tango (CT), Dutch Waltz (DW)

Adult Couples Dance

Adult Gold: Quickstep (Q), Argentine Tango (AT)

Adult Pre-Gold: Kilian (K), Blues (B)

Adult Silver: American Waltz (AW), Rocker Foxtrot (RF)

Adult Pre-Silver: Fourteenstep (FS), Foxtrot (F)

Adult Bronze: Hickory Hoedown (HH), Willow Waltz (WW)

Adult Pre-Bronze: Cha Cha (CC), Canasta Tango (CT)

Depending on entries, some groups may be combined in Solo Dance. Also, depending on the number of entries, some lower level dance groups may be flighted due to limited ice time.

FREE DANCE AND ORIGINAL DANCE

These are standalone events and will not be combined with the Couples Dance compulsory events. Juvenile through Senior and Adult dances will be conducted per the 2007/2008 Rulebook section 4300-4511.

SYNCHRONIZED TEAMS

Team divisions will be in accordance with Synchronized Team Skating Rules found in 2007/2008 Rulebook. If competitions do not develop by division, the Competition Committee reserves the right to determine groups based on age, test level, and previous competition experience. If event cannot be made, entry fee will be used for a critique. Duration of program will not change. Team contact person will be notified. Please fill out the Synchronized Team Entry Form including the U.S.Figure Skating registration number for each individual skater competing.

BEGINNERS FOLLIES COMPETITION

The purpose of the Beginners Competition is to promote a fun competitive introduction into the sport of figure skating. Skaters do need to be members of the U.S. Figure Skating or the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). The competition is open to all beginner skaters who are either enrolled in a class program or private instruction. Skaters who have passed the Pre-Preliminary test or higher, or skaters who have entered the Colorado Midwinter Invitational at a Pre-Preliminary level in the past are NOT eligible.

ENTRY FEES

The entry fee is $40.00 for the first event and $15.00 for each additional event. Make checks payable to: Pueblo Figure Skating Club. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (with skater’s name on the outside) to obtain a schedule of your competition and practice ice times.

Mail Entries To: Beginners Follies Competition

Dalene Perdue (Chair)

PO Box 162

Pueblo, Colorado 81002

All entries, including entry form and payment, must be postmarked on or before December 15, 2007. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Referee and only if accompanied by a $30.00 late fee. Practice ice form must be mailed to the Practice Ice Chair, PO Box 162, Pueblo, CO 81002 (see separate form). Can be mailed with competition fees.

DIVISION	COMPULSORY PROGRAM	FREESKATE
Tots	45 secs max, half ice. To be skated in order
	listed. No stops between elements.
	1. Forward skating or marching (Min of 4)	Program is skated on full ice to music of
Age 5 or under as of	2. Two-foot glide	skater's choice. NO VOCAL MUSIC.
12/15/2007	3. Forward two-foot swizzles (Min of 4)	Program content is limited to elements listed
	4. Snow plow stop (one or two foot permissible)	in the Compulsory Program.
	5. Backward wiggles (Min of 4)
	6. Two-foot hop on the spot (standstill/no rotation)	Program time: 1 min +/- 10 secs

Beginner One	1 min. max, half ice. To be skated in order
(Basic 1 and 2)	listed. No stops between elements.
	1. Forward skating or marching (Min of 4)	Program is skated on full ice to music of
	2. Two-foot glide and dip	skater's choice. NO VOCAL MUSIC.
Age 16 or under as of	3. Forward two-foot swizzles (Min of 4)	Program content is limited to elements from
12/15/2007	4. One foot glide (either foot)	compulsories for Tots or Beginner One.
	5. Snowplow stop (one or two foot stop allowed)
	6. Two-foot hop on the spot (standstill/no rotation)	Program time: 1 min +/- 10 secs

Beginner Two	1 min. max, half ice. To be skated in order
(Basic 3 and 4)	listed. No stops between elements.
	1. Forward stroking (Min of 4)	Program is skated on full ice to music of
	2. Bunny hop	skater's choice. NO VOCAL MUSIC.
	3. Forward crossovers (both directions)	Program content is limited to elements
Age 16 or under as of	4. Forward to backward two-foot turn on a	from Beginner Two compulsory moves
12/15/2007	circle (either direction)	and below.
	5. Backward two-foot swizzles (Min of 4)
	6. Backward one-foot glide (on right and left foot)	Program Time: 1 min +/- 10 secs

DIVISION	COMPULSORY PROGRAM	FREESKATE
Beginner Three	1 min., half ice. To be skated in any order.
(Basic 5 and 6)	1. Backward stroking (Min of 4)	Program is skated on full ice to music of
	2. Backward crossovers (both directions)	skater's choice. NO VOCAL MUSIC.
	3. T-stop	Program content is limited to elements from
Age 16 or under as of	4. Two-foot spin	Beginner Three compulsory moves and
12/1/52007	5. Inside 3-turn (either foot)	below. Outside 3-turns are allowed.
	6. Forward Mohawk (either direction)	Program Time: 1 min +/- 10 secs

Beginner Four	1 min., half ice. To be skated in any order.	Program is skated on full ice to music of
(Basic 7 and 8)	1. Waltz jump	skater's choice. NO VOCAL MUSIC. Jump content is limited to half
	2. Half-flip or Mazurka (skate only one)	rotation jumps (these
	3. One-foot spin (free foot to skating knee only)	may be repeated alone or in combination).