ELIGIBILITY: This competition is open to all skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club.

Eligibility will be based on skill level as of November 17, 2012.
All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1-8 skaters must skate at highest level passed. Eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed (moves in the field test level will not determine skater’s competitive level).
Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. If, for whatever reason, the Local Organizing Committee discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below their class level, the chairman and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. 

ENTRY DEADLINE AND FEES:
All entries must be postmarked no later than SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th.
Mail checks (payable to CFSC) AND paper entry forms to:

Chippewa Figure Skating Club
ATTN: Dawn Barone
P.O. Box 131
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 

Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the CFSC and are subject to a $20 late fee.    

Entry fees are per person, U.S. Dollars.
Fees for single events are $40 for the first event and each additional event is $20.
An entry form for each skater must be filled out completely and mailed with a check made payable to the Chippewa Figure Skating Club (or CFSC). There will be a $30 fee for returned checks.

A coach should review the entry form for accuracy. His/her signature verifies the skater's skating level and events. 

REFUNDS: NO refunds after closing date of November 24, 2012 unless the Chippewa Figure Skating Club cancels event. 

REGISTRATION: The registration desk will be open at the Chippewa Ice Arena during all practice ice sessions and events, beginning at 7:00 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012. It is the responsibility of each competitor to check the schedule posted in the ice arena for official changes and events on the day of the competition.

Competitors must arrive at the arena at least one hour prior to their scheduled event time. Please check in upon arrival.
Failure to arrive, register, and turn in your music at least one hour prior to the scheduled event and check in with the Ice Rink Monitor at the start of the event prior to the scheduled event may result in disqualification. 

AWARDS: Everyone will receive an award! All events will be final rounds.
Medals will be awarded to first through fifth places.
All awards will be presented off-ice to all skaters in each event immediately following the posting of the results. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Tentative schedules including groups and skating times will be emailed to participants AND posted on the Chippewa Figure Skating website at www.chippewafsc.org no later than four days prior to the competition. This will be considered sufficient notice to all entrants.

Schedules will also be posted in the ice arena and available in the competition program on the day of the competition. Events for the day will start promptly at 8:00 am.
All skaters should be ready to skate and check in with the Ice Rink Monitor at the start of the event prior to their scheduled event. 

PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be available on Friday, December 14th 7:30pm-9:30 pm and prior to the competition on Saturday, December 15th 6:45am-7:45am. If a skater is interested in reserving practice ice, see attached entry form. Practice ice will last 20 minutes at the cost of $5.00. Program music will not be played on practice ice.

A limit of 15 skaters will be allowed on the ice during any one session. Skaters must check-in at the start of each practice ice session.
Practice ice sessions may be added or canceled based on the number of registrations.
Final practice ice schedule will be posted on the CFSC website and at the ice rink on practice ice dates. 

MUSIC: Music for each event must be provided on CD's by the skater and turned in at the registration desk on competition day. Only one song allowed per disc. Tapes and CDRW CD's will not be accepted. Music must be recorded within the +/- 10 second accepted time frame for the event.
One CD for each event should be clearly marked with the name of the skater, and should be turned in at the time of registration.
A duplicate CD should be readily available at rink side during the event as back up if needed.
CDs must be picked up at the registration desk by the close of the competition. 

PHOTOGRAPHS: Photographs can be taken of the winners in each event following the presentation of awards at the leisure of family and friends of each skater. No professional photographer will be available. 

DIRECTIONS: From U.S. Highway 29, take Business WI-29/Seymour Cray Blvd./WI-178 (exit 79) for Chippewa Falls. Take WI Business 29W to roundabout, turning right onto WI-124 N. Travel over bridge, continuing following right onto W River St/WI-124 N. At Leinie Lodge, continue on a slight right onto Jefferson Ave/WI-124 N. Go approximately 1⁄2 mile, turn right onto First Ave. Ice arena is located on the right in another 1⁄2 mile. Please enter at the south entrance (glass doors).

JUDGING: The events will be judged using the 6.0 judging system.