FIGURE SKATING

6.0 System will be used

Commissioner: Lisa Landon, lisa_landon@comcast.net  

Competition Site: World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, (719) 477-2100
                             Honnen Ice Arena, Colorado College, 44 W. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs
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** Spectator admission will be charged at the World Arena.

Competition Dates: Wednesday, August 1 - Sunday, August 5
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Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Registration Deadline (May 15); Fees: Beginner Events - $35.00 for first event, $25.00 for each additional event
Singles, Pairs, Couples Dance Events - $65.00 for first event, $25.00 for each additional event
Team (Synchronized Teams, Team Entertainment) - $35.00 for the team and $10.00 per skater
(**Entries must be received by May 15)

REGISTER ONLINE - BEGINNER - CLOSED
REGISTER ONLINE - SINGLES, PAIRS, COUPLES DANCE - CLOSED
REGISTER ONLINE - OPEN SYNCHRONIZED TEAM - CLOSED
REGISTER ONLINE - TEAM ENTERTAINMENT - CLOSED

Entries
Registration Form: All participants may register online or with a registration form. Teams (Synchronized Team, Team Entertainment) must fill out the team roster/waiver form and send it to the SGA office by May 15. Entry forms must be RECEIVED BY May 15, 2007. Entries received after May 15, 2007 will be considered late, and will be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Referee. Late entries will be assessed a $30.00 late fee. The competition committee reserves the right to limit entries in any event or to cancel an event. Entry fees will only be refunded in accordance with refund policy below. Notification of competition and practice ice times will not be available by phone. All competition and practice ice times will be available online ONLY and will not be sent via mail to competitors. 

Refund Policy
Full refunds are available if withdrawal is prior to May 15, 2007. After May 15, 2007, entry refunds are only available if the competition is not held or there is a death in the competitor's immediate family. There will be NO medical refunds given.

Eligibility
In order to compete in the State Games of America, participants must have qualified by:
·Placing First, Second, or Third in any figure skating event in a local State Games competition occurring between  
 May 1, 2005 and May 15, 2007
·Placing First, Second, or Third in any figure skating event at the 2005 State Games of America competition
·Being a resident of Colorado


Rules
Participants can compete in "Championship" events and "Open" events.
· "Championship" events are for skaters who
       · placed First, Second, or Third in the corresponding event (however titled) at their local State Games
       · placed First, Second, or Third in the corresponding event at the 2005 State Games of America
       · are residents of Colorado
       · entries will be verified against state records
             · If a skater enters this event and did not place First, Second, or Third at their local State Games or at   
               SGA 2005, they will automatically be moved to the "Open" event
             · If a state does not provide placements for skaters in their local State Games to SGA, their skaters will
               not be allowed to compete in these events
· "Open" events can be for skaters who
       · are already entered in "Championship" events and wish to skate additional events but a skater cannot enter 
         the same event in the "Open" category and the "Championship" category
       · placed First, Second, or Third in a corresponding event (however titled) at their local State Games
       · placed First, Second, or Third at the 2005 State Games of America in a corresponding event
       · are residents of Colorado
· Skaters must enter at the higher of 1) the level at which they skated the event in which they qualified in their local
  State Games or 2) their test level as of the closing date for entries to this competition
· Skaters who placed 1st in their event at the 2005 State Games of America, must move up one test level except for
  those at the Senior level
· Skaters may enter each event they have qualified for by virtue of placement at the local State Games competition
  but they may not enter at more than one level in that event and they may not enter both a restricted and
  unrestricted free skate event
· Skaters holding memberships in both USFS and ISI must skate at the highest level attained
· Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify in any "Open" event or in "Championship" events if
  they are a resident in Colorado but they may NOT skate down a level in any event
· Entrants are NOT required to skate all events at the same level and they may not enter more than one level in any
  event but are required to enter "Championship" events based on the rules listed above
· Decision of the judges is final once results have been posted
· Qualifying, Initial, and Final Rounds:
· Will be held for Intermediate through Senior Unrestricted Freeskate
· Will be organized as described in the USFSA rule book under Seeding and Qualifying Rounds section 3270-3278

Competition Format
Levels in solo events will be divided by age. Two divisions of events are available. "Championship" events and "Open" events. Because events of the US Figure Skating and ISI have been merged into a hybrid format, please read through all event descriptions carefully and thoroughly. Events are necessarily generalized because of the wide diversity currently offered by the individual states. Every effort has been made to provide an equitable event structure that will allow skaters from throughout the United States, whether a US Figure Skating, ISI, or nonaffiliated skater, to compete in a fairly defined method.

Championship Events:   6.0 System will be used
           Free Skate Restricted
           Free Skate Unrestricted
           Compulsories
           Short Program
Open Events:
           Free Skate Restricted
           Free Skate Unrestricted
           Short Program
           Compulsories
           Showcase
           Team Entertainment
           Synchronized Team Skating
           Footwork
           Solo Dance
           Pairs
           Couples Dance

Eligibility for all age-restricted events is determined by the skater's age as of May 15, 2007. The Chief Referee and
Competition Committee may elect to combine men's and ladies' events or boy's and girl's events due to limited entries in any event. All adult events are for skaters 19 years of age and older.

Notes Regarding Individual State Events:
· All events at SGA are solo events except Pairs (must be male/female team), Couples Dance (must be
  male/female team), Synchronized Team, and Team Entertainment.
· Where States provide for similar pairs or duets, skaters must break the pair or duet and skate individually.
· Skaters qualifying for SGA championships from a "spins" event or a "jumps" event will be qualified to skate in a
  Compulsory Program.
· Skaters qualifying for SGA championships from a "Moves-in-the-Field" event will skate in a Footwork program.
· Skaters qualifying for SGA championships from an "Artistic", "Improvisational", "Dramatic Showcase", "Light
  Showcase", "Comedy Showcase", or "Interpretive" event will skate a Showcase program.
· Skaters qualifying for SGA championships from a "Team Showcase", "Team Artistic" event will skate in a Team
  Entertainment program.

Facilities
The primary ice surfaces will be at the Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. There are 3 rinks at this facility all under the same roof - the World Arena, the Olympic Rink, and the NHL Rink. Admission will be charged for events held at the World Arena. A secondary ice rink is located at Honnen Ice Arena at Colorado College. This ice surface is 85' by 180' with rounded corners. No admission will be charged at this facility

Liability, Judging, and Governing Body
This will be a US Figure Skating sanctioned event endorsed by the ISI but membership in US Figure Skating and/or ISI is NOT required. Registered members of US Figure Skating and ISI must be in good standing. US Figure Skating and ISI members must include their US Figure Skating and/or ISI number. US Figure Skating's ordinal scoring method, the 6.0 system, with separate marks for technical merit and for composition and style will be used. Judging will be by 2/3 US Figure Skating judges and 1/3 ISI judges. Where events include restrictions, judges will be instructed to deduct 0.2-0.5 for every element included that is not permitted. Local members of the artistic community may be used for Showcase and Team Entertainment events. The new judging system (IJS), used by US Figure Skating Qualifying competitions, will NOT be used for this competition.

Registration
The registration desk will be located inside Gate A at the World Arena and will open one (1) hour before the first practice ice scheduled for the competition. This is tentatively scheduled for 7:00 am on Wednesday but will be dependent on entries and requests for practice ice.

Hotel Information
All room reservations can be made by phone at 888-252-6443 or online at www.tournamentgold.com. On the website or on the phone, please select or tell the reservationists that you want the hotels for the "2007 State Games of America - World Arena and Fort Carson". The following hotels are located close to the World Arena (almost walking distance in some cases): Sheraton-Colorado Springs, Fairfield Inn South, Doubletree-World Arena, Comfort Inn South-World Arena, La Quinta Suites, and Residence Inn-World Arena. The other hotels are within 15 minutes of the rink.

Music
Competitors are required to turn in ALL their music to the registration desk when they register. You may not register unless you turn in your music. Except for the Dance events, skaters must provide their own music. Vocal music is permitted. Only CDs will be permitted. Each CD must be clearly labeled with the skater's name, event, and length of the program. There must only be one program on the CD. No more than a 3 second lead in can be used on CDs both for competition & practice ice. Programs are allowed a ten-second leeway from the designated times except where indicated otherwise. The State Games of America will make every effort to protect your music but will not be responsible for CDs. Competitors should bring 2 copies of their music with them; one (1) to turn in at registration and one (1) to use for practice ice. Please pick up your music at the registration desk after your event. The State Games of America will not return music left at the rink and assumes no responsibility for CDs that are not picked up prior to the end of competition.

Video Taping/Photography
Professional videotaping and photographs will be available for purchase. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed in the rink area during competition. Flash photography is dangerous to the skaters! The competition committee reserves the right to remove anyone from the rink who ignores requests and warnings regarding the use of flash photography.

Awards
Awards will be presented as closely to the conclusion of each event as possible. Medals will be awarded to the top three places in each event. Depending on the number of skaters in the Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior Unrestricted Free Skate events, the Championship event may consist of a qualifying round, an initial round, and a final round. The qualifying rounds will entitle the top three places to a medal. The championship round will entitle the top three places to medals. There will be no awards for the initial round. Results from the qualifying rounds and initial rounds will not be factored and will not be used to determine final placements.

Practice Ice
Skaters will be able to pick their own practice ice sessions online this year but you MUST indicate number of sessions you want on the registration form or online and you MUST pay for them with your entry. You will receive a PIN number in order to access your practice ice records and select your sessions with your confirmation. DO NOT LOSE THIS NUMBER!!! Practice ice will be available at The World Arena and Ice Halls and Honnen Ice Rink starting on Tuesday or Wednesday, July 31 or August 1, depending on the competition schedule. PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

Additional practice ice will be available during the competition. Signup will be at the Practice Ice Desk but it is suggested that you pre-sign up for the number of sessions you want so you can pick your practice sessions online and avoid long lines at the Practice Ice Desk.

Practice ice will be $15.00 per session in advance and $20.00 per session at the rink. Pairs will be $15 per person per session. Team practice ice will be $150 per session.  Each practice ice session will be 30 minutes. Music will be played on all practice ice sessions based on random draw - each skater who wants to have their music played will draw a number before starting the session and the music will be played in the order drawn. We DO NOT guarantee that everyone's music will be played on each session. You must have a backup copy to use on the practice ice copy as we will not retrieve music turned in at registration. Props will be allowed only on designated artistic sessions.

Practice Ice designations are as follows:

BEGINNER:       No test skaters in beginner events  
LOW:                 Pre-Preliminary - Preliminary
MED:                 Pre-Juvenile - Juvenile
HIGH 1:              Intermediate - Novice
HIGH 2:              Junior - Senior
SYNCHRO:        Synchro Teams only (One (1) team per session)
TEAM:               Team Entertainment groups only
DANCE:             Dance competitors only
PAIRS:               Pairs teams only
ADULT:              Adults only (19 and older)
ARTISTIC LOW:  Pre-Preliminary - Preliminary
ARTISTIC MED:  Pre-Juvenile - Juvenile
ARTISTIC HIGH:  Intermediate - Senior

If a session is designated with an (IR) or (FR) at the end, it is reserved for those skaters making Initial Rounds and Final Rounds and will be opened to those skaters first after the last qualifying group has skated and results have been posted at the practice ice desk.

Practice Ice Locations: The World Arena (WA), Olympic (OLY), and NHL are all located in one complex. Honnen Ice Rink is located just north of the World Arena complex and takes about 10 minutes in normal traffic and 15 minutes during rush hour traffic. Maps to this rink will be available at the practice ice and registration tables as well as on the website.

Practice Ice Purchases at the Rink: There will be a Practice Ice Desk just inside Gate A at the World Arena where you may purchase additional sessions and it will open one (1) hour prior to the first practice ice session scheduled for the competition.

Practice Ice Scheduling: Skaters that pre-purchase practice ice will be notified after July 15 on how & where to schedule their practice ice sessions online.

Divisions & Codes:
Sport Code         FS

CHAMPIONSHIP SOLO FREE SKATE - RESTRICTED
Skaters must have placed First, Second, or Third in the Restricted Solo Free Skate in their local State Games, at the 2005 State Games of America, or are a resident of Colorado in order to compete in this event. Skaters may NOT enter both Restricted and Unrestricted events. Competitors will skate to music of their choice. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including elements not permitted in the event description. Jump rotation counts will be as set forth in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book List of Jumps and the current ISI Test Standards for Free Skate. Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels.

CHAMPIONSHIP SOLO FREE SKATE - UNRESTRICTED
Skaters must have placed First, Second, or Third in the Restricted or Unrestricted Solo Free Skate event in their local State Games, the 2005 State Games of America, or are a resident of Colorado and skaters may NOT enter both Restricted and Unrestricted events. In this division skaters are allowed more freedom to include higher moves than those in the Restricted Division but are still required to comply with the "well balanced program" requirements outlined in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book in SSR 4.00-4.19. Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels.

OPEN SOLO FREE SKATE - RESTRICTED
Open to all qualified skaters, except those entered in the Championship Restricted or Championship Unrestricted Free Skate events. Skaters may enter Restricted or Unrestricted Free Skate, but NOT both. Competitors will skate to music of their choice. Deductions WILL be made for skaters including elements not permitted in the event description. Jump rotation counts will be as set forth in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book List of Jumps and the current ISI Test Standards for Free Skate. Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels.

OPEN SOLO FREE SKATE - UNRESTRICTED
Open to all qualified skaters, except those entered in Championship Restricted or Championship Unrestricted Free Skate events. Skaters may enter Restricted or Unrestricted Free Skate, but NOT both. In this division skaters are allowed more freedom to include higher moves than those in the Restricted Division but are still required to comply with the "well balanced pro-gram" requirements outlined in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book. Beginner events are limited to the elements listed and those from lower levels.

CHAMPIONSHIP SHORT PROGRAM (SINGLES)
Skaters may enter this event if they placed First, Second, or Third in a short program event in their local State Games, the 2005 State Games of America, or are a resident of Colorado. Short Programs are skated to music of the skater's choice on a full sheet of ice. For Short Program, the 2007 - 2008 requirements in the US Figure Skating Rulebook will be used.

OPEN SHORT PROGRAM (SINGLES)
This event is open to any qualified skater who wishes to compete except those entered in the Championship Short Program event. Short Programs are skated to music of the skater's choice on a full sheet of ice. For Short Program the 2007 - 2008 requirements in the US Figure Skating Rulebook will be used. A 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP COMPULSORIES
Skaters may enter this event if they placed First, Second, or Third in a compulsory program event at their local State Games, the 2005 State Games of America, or are a resident of Colorado. Skaters will perform specific maneuvers as indicated in the requirements below. Compulsories are skated in a routine without music on half the ice surface. Moves may be done in any order, but each listed move must be attempted, but attempted only once. Deductions will be made for added, repeated, or omitted elements. Connecting footwork and choreography are encouraged but excessive footwork and added elements will be penalized.

Note 1 - The second jump of a jump combination must be made from the landing edge of the first jump. No turn or change of foot between jumps is permitted.
Note 2 - The Balance Move Sequence must include a Forward and a Backward Spiral. Additional Spirals and Balance Moves such as Spread Eagles, Ina Bauers, Shoot the Ducks, etc. may be included. Skater has the choice of a Straight-Line, Circular, or Serpentine pattern. (See US Figure Skating SSR 3.00 for detailed description.)

OPEN COMPULSORIES
Any qualified skater may enter this event except those entered in the Championship Compulsories Event. Skaters will perform specific maneuvers as indicated in the requirements below. Compulsories are skated in a routine without music on half the ice surface. Moves may be done in any order, but each listed move must be attempted, but attempted only once. Deductions will be made for added, repeated, or omitted elements. Connecting footwork and choreography are encouraged but excessive footwork and added elements will be penalized.

Note 1 - The second jump of a jump combination must be made from the landing edge of the first jump. No turn or change of foot between jumps is permitted.
Note 2 - The Balance Move Sequence must include a Forward and a Backward Spiral. Additional Spirals and Balance Moves such as Spread Eagles, Ina Bauers, Shoot the Ducks, etc. may be included. Skater has the choice of a Straight-Line, Circular, or Serpentine pattern. (See US Figure Skating SSR 3.00 for detailed description.)

OPEN SOLO DANCE (Co-Ed Event)
Entering a dance level higher than the level at which the skater qualified for the State Games of America requires that the skater has passed the complete dance test at that level. Introductory steps and poses cannot exceed three measures of music. The dance listed will be skated alone.

OPEN FOOTWORK (Co-Ed Event)
Skaters perform footwork sequences of their own design to music of their choice. 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 rotation jumps and spins with less than 3 revolutions. The routine will be judged on both technical merit and presentation. US Figure Skating level restriction refers to Moves-in-the-field or Free Skate, whichever is highest.

OPEN SOLO SHOWCASE (Co-Ed Event - single skater)
Routines may be fun, entertaining, emotional, or a portrayal of characters using costumes and props. Emphasis is placed on the theatrical and entertainment value of the skater's performance rather than on the technical accuracy of specific maneuvers (no grade for technical merit). Props, if used, are limited to those the skaters can hand-carry or push onto the ice them-selves in one trip. Prototype of weapons of any kind will not be allowed as a prop. The skaters may not be assisted during the set up time, and the set up cannot take more than thirty-seconds. A skater may not be given off-ice assistance during their number. No residue of any type may remain on the ice after the routine. Live props are not permitted. Props may not be flame, dry ice, or smoke oriented or any substance that will alter the surface of the ice.

OPEN SYNCHRONIZED TEAM SKATING
Teams may be a US Figure Skating, ISI, or non-registered synchronized team. Teams must have qualified via a local State Games competition, via ISI Nationals, or via the Sectional Championships of US Figure Skating. Skaters must meet the age requirements as set forth below. Synchronized teams will be allowed to change up to 50% of the skaters from the qualifying State Games competition roster. New skaters must be included at the time of entry. A skater may skate on more than one team so long as the second team is not in an event that could potentially combine with the skater's first event, as identified above.

The following levels may, at State Games of America's discretion, be combined if that combination would result in five teams less or in the combined event or if either of the uncombined events have only one entry:
Basic Youth (304) combines with Basic Open (305).

OPEN TEAM ENTERTAINMENT (Co-Ed Event)
Two to Twelve skaters do a routine for audience enjoyment. Team must enter the level of the highest test member. Judging is by local volunteers with expertise in related theatrical and entertainment fields. Emphasis is placed on crowd appeal, costume design, and style. Props, if used, are limited to those the skaters can hand-carry or push onto the ice themselves in one trip. Skaters may not be assisted during the set up time, and the set up is not to take more than thirty (30) seconds. Skaters may not be given off-ice assistance during their number. No residue of any type may remain on the ice after the routine. Live props are not permitted. Props may not be flame, dry ice, or smoke oriented or any substance that will alter the surface of the ice.

OPEN PAIRS FREESKATE
Open to all qualified skaters. At least one partner must have passed the appropriate pairs test. Partners must be
male/female. Skaters are required to comply with the "well balanced program" requirements outlined in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book in Sections 4001 through 4124.

OPEN COUPLES COMPULSORY DANCE
Open to all qualified skaters. At least one partner must have passed the dance listed. Partners must be male/female. Skaters are required to comply with the requirements outlined in the current US Figure Skating Rule Book in Sections 4300 through 4442. Adults and youth couples will be grouped together.

*The SGA has a NO REFUND policy. Click hear for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative): CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPETITION SCHEDULE
                                                       CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE "PRE-PURCHASED" PRACTICE ICE
                                                       CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAPS

****NOTE: Practice Ice scheduling will be available on Sunday, July 15 at 5:00 pm MDT.  More information to follow...

Wednesday, August 1
Practice Ice begins, times TBA.

Thursday, August 2 - Opening Ceremony Activities
7:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. - NHL rink
7:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. - OLY rink
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities Begin at the World Arena, Click here for details.
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates Open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins

Friday, August 3
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - NHL rink
7:00 a.m. - 9:05 p.m. - OLY rink
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - WA

Saturday, August 4
7:00 a.m. - 8:10 p.m. - NHL rink
7:00 a.m. - 6:40 p.m. - OLY rink
7:00 a.m. - 8:20 p.m. - WA

Sunday, August 5
7:00 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. - OLY rink
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - WA

Figure Skating Events after the State Games of America:
Kathy Casey Seminar & Colorado Figure Skating Championships

Commissioner Communication #1 (Topic: Important Information)
Commissioner Communication #2 (Topic: Purchase "Good Luck" ad in 07 SGA Figure Skating Program)

• If you'd like to place a "Good Luck" ad or a business ad in the program lease follow the instructions on the form. The only page that is reserved at this point is the Back Outside Cover.  Program Ad Form.

Commissioner Communication #3 (Topic: Rules Clarification for Unrestricted Free Skate & Short Program events)
Commissioner Communication #4 (Topic: Competition Schedule Will Be Thursday - Sunday; Practice Ice TBD)
Commissioner Communication #5 (Topic: Practice Ice Rules & Information)
Commissioner Communication #6 (Topic: Competition Schedule Information)
Commissioner Communication #7 (Topic: Practice Ice Instructions & Other Important Info)
Commissioner Communication #8 - IMPORTANT COACHING INFORMATION - Dance Events: We will be following Rule
          4212 in the USFS Rulebook concerning the introductory steps for compulsory dances.
Commissioner Communication #9 - IMPORTANT COACHING INFORMATION - Well Balanced Program Rules
Commissioner Communication #10 - IMPORTANT COACHING INFORMATION - Review Prior to SGA
Commissioner Communication #11 - IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL SKATERS 

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