Chippewa Figure Skating

Basic Skills Competition

Saturday, December 17, 2011

(Entry deadline November 7, 2011)

Chippewa Ice Arena, 839 First Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

The first annual Chippewa Figure Skating Basic Skills Competition sponsored by the Chippewa Figure Skating Club will be held at the Chippewa Ice Arena (839 First Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI  54729) on Saturday, December 17, 2011.  This facility will hold all events and practice ice.  The arena houses two rinks, each of which is 85 x 200 feet.  Dressing rooms and a concession stand will be available throughout the competition.

 

1. Basic Elements Event: SNOWPLOW SAM – BASIC 8

2.  BASIC PROGRAM EVENT: BASIC 5 – BASIC 8

3.  Test Track Music Event

Download 2011-Basic Skills Competition - Information and Event form [.pdf]

ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS 

The 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 closing date of entries, which is November 7, 2011. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills skaters through Basic 8 must skate at highest level passed and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or Individual Dances.  Skaters in other events may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition.

MAIL IN ENTRY

All entries must be postmarked no later than November 7, 2011.

MAIL CHECKS (payable to CFSC) AND PAPER ENTRY FORMS TO: Chippewa Figure Skating Club, ATTN: Shelley Stelter, P.O Box 131, Chippewa Falls, WI  54729

A coach should review the entry form for accuracy.  Her signature finalizes the skater’s category and events. 

ENTRY FEES

The entry fees for single events are $40 for the first event and $20 for each additional event.  NO refunds after closing date unless event is canceled by the Chippewa Figure Skating Club. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY and returned with fee check made payable to CFSC. There will be a fee for returned checks.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Practice times and event times will be e-mailed to participants and posted on the Chippewa Figure Skating Club website www.chippewafsc.org by Sunday, December 4, 2011. This will be considered sufficient notice to all entrants.

CANCELLATIONS

A scheduled event may be cancelled or combined with another event if there are fewer than three skaters.  Skaters will be notified of any cancellations or event combinations.

PRACTICE ICE

Practice ice will be available on Friday, December 16, 2011. If you are interested in purchasing practice ice, please fill out the attached entry form. A maximum of 15 skaters will be allowed on the ice during any one session. Practice ice will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.  Practice ice will last 20 minutes at a cost of $5.00.

MUSIC

The music for all free skating programs must be provided on CD’s by the skater. CD’s should be clearly marked with the name of the skater, event entered and length of music (not skating time). COMPETITION MUSIC MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION on December 18^th, and may not be picked up at the registration desk until after the event is complete. Time duration is always +/- 10 seconds.  A duplicate CD should be readily available at rink side. 

AWARDS

Everyone will receive an award. All events will be final rounds. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third places. ALL other places will receive ribbons. Awards will be presented off-ice to all skaters in each event immediately following the posting of the results.

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