Empire State Winter Games – Figure Skating Events
SC of Lake Placid
February 3-5, 2017
The Empire State Winter Games Figure Skating Events will be conducted in accordance with
the rules and regulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as
any pertinent updates which have been posted on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined
by the Eligibility Rules, and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member
club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook.
Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens.
The Empire State Winter Games is a qualifying competition for the 2017 State Games of
America.
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL:
Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline in the discipline
the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they
may not skate down in any event. Skaters may only enter ONE level per event (i.e. skaters
cannot skate Juvenile AND Intermediate Free Skate, however, a skater may skate juvenile
free skate and intermediate short program; further skaters cannot enter juvenile free skate
and intermediate test track as test track is considered a free skate event.)
Skaters entering beginner–pre-juvenile events will be divided as closely as possible by age
should the number of entries warrant more than one group. The LOC reserves the right to
combine levels where there are not enough entries.
Eligibility: All skaters must have a New York State affiliation in one or more of the following
ways: reside in New York State, attend school in New York State, be a member of a New York
State Figure Skating Club or have their primary training location in New York State.
Skaters who do not have a state games in their own state may also compete. Skaters from
other states would be classified in the competition as a participant from their own state for
the purpose of distribution of invitations for the 2017 State Games of America.
ENTRIES:
ALL entries must be submitted online via the online entry form found at
www.empirestatewintergames.com. The entry deadline is Thursday, January 5, 2017. NO LATE
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Entry fees are as follows:
Singles Events:
$90 - first event
$75 - second event
$55 - each additional event
High School Team Events:
$100 per team
Synchronized Skating Events:
$160 per team, plus an additional $25 per skater
REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded unless no competition exists or the event is
canceled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals. The online processing fees are not
refundable. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds and contested credit card charges will
be issued a $20 fee. Payment of the fee will be required before the skater is allowed to
participate in practice ice or events.
Notification of competition and practice ice times will be available online at
www.empirestatewintergames.com and will also be e-mailed to competitors as soon as
possible after close of entries.
FACILITIES: The competition will be held at:
Olympic Center
2634 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-1655
Competition events will be held in both the 1980 Rink & the 1932 Rink, both measuring 100’ x
200’.
MUSIC:
CDs are the ONLY acceptable form of media. Each CD must only have ONE (1) track on it. In
the case of a skater entering multiple events, separate discs must be used for each event.
CDs must be turned in in a paper CD sleeve. Both the CD and the sleeve must be labeled
with the skater’s name and event. Standard hard plastic jewel cases or other CD holders are
not acceptable. The official competition music must be turned in at the registration table at
the time of check-in. A duplicate CD should be readily available. Music may be picked up at
the registration table following each event. Every reasonable care will be taken, but the SC of
Lake Placid, NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority or Lake Placid Regional Office of
Sustainable Tourism cannot be responsible for CDs left at the end of the competition. Please
have separate CDs for practice and competition.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, the SC of Lake Placid and the NYS Olympic Regional
Development Authority accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any
participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure
Skating Rulebook.
JUDGING SYSTEM:
The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:
- IJS Well Balanced Program free skate events, juvenile – senior
- IJS Short program events, juvenile – senior
All competitors skating in these events need to submit the planned program content form
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
online. This form is found in the Member’s Only section at www.usfigureskating.org. The
deadline to submit the form is January 30, 2017.
The 6.0 Majority Judging System will be used for:
- Well Balanced Program free skate events, pre-preliminary – pre-juvenile
- Juvenile – Senior 6.0 Short Program & Free Skate events
- Introductory free skate events (beginner, high beginner, no-test)
- All Test Track events
- All solo dance events
- High School events
- Synchronized Team Skating Events
REGISTRATION: Figure Skating registration will be open Thursday, February 2nd between noon
and 4pm. On competition days, the registration desk will be open one hour prior to the start
of the event time and close at the conclusion of the day’s events. The registration table will
be located on the main level of the arena just outside the main entrance to the 1980 Rink.
Please register promptly upon arrival.
PRACTICE ICE: All practice ice information will be available online and will also be e-mailed to
all of the registered competitors. This information will be made available as soon as it is ready.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY:
Miracle Moments photography will be shooting all events and prints for purchase will be
available onsite. If you have any questions, please contact Ona at [email protected].
There will be an official videographer onsite.
AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded for 1st-3rd places in contested events. An awards schedule will be
available at registration.
The Paul Kreppel award will be given to the synchronized skating team with the most inspiring
performance as voted on by the officials. This award will be given on ice following the
conclusion of the synchronized skating events.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained at the registration desk. It is the
responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board frequently
for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive 45
minutes prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be
posted prior to the competition.
INFORMATION REGARDING COACHES:
U.S. Figure Skating Rule MR 5.11 Coach Compliance
In order to be granted access to work within U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities, each
coach must complete the following requirements on an annual basis by July 1:
A. Must be a current full member of U.S. Figure Skating - either through a member club or as an
individual member;
B. Must complete the coach registration process through the U.S. Figure Skating Members Only
site, submit proper payment for the annual registration fee of $30 and, if 18 years of age or older,
successfully pass the background screen.
C. Must complete the appropriate CER courses (A,B, C or D) depending on the highest level of
students being coached as of July 1. See rule MR 5.12.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
D. Must submit proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per
occurrence/$5 million aggregate.
For Basic Skills ONLY coaches - Any person, 18 and older, instructing in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic
Skills Program must have successfully passed the annual background screen and be registered
as a Basic Skills instructor member.
The local organizing committee/club will have a list of compliant coaches who are cleared for a
credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and
show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential.
If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary
documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential – no exceptions. We strongly urge all
coaches to have their cards with them. Non-credentialed coaches will not be permitted in the
designated coaching area at rink side during events including practice sessions. Coaching at
U.S. Figure Skating events without compliance is an ethics violation which is reported to U.S.
Figure Skating and PSA.
For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please refer to:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaching%20Compliance%20Toolkit.pdf
CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact
Figure skating event information –
Mary-Elizabeth Wightman – [email protected]
Chief Referee –
Kathaleen Cutone – [email protected]
General Empire State Games information –
Sue Cameron – [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All participating athletes are invited to walk in the Empire State Winter Games Opening
Ceremonies to be held in the evening of Thursday, February 2 nd.
Please check
www.empirestatewintergames.com for information regarding check-in times.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SECTION 2: Events Offered
SINGLES FREE SKATING EVENTS
See current rulebook or click here for current rules and requirements.
Introductory Levels Free Skate Program
General event parameters:
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Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels.
Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest
level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.
Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions
must be in position.
Level
Jumps
Spins
Step Sequences
Qualifications
Beginner
Max. 5 jump elements:
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Jumps with no more than
one-half rotation (front to
back or back to front).
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Max. 2 jump sequences
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Max. 2 of any same jump
Max. 2 spins:
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Two upright
spins, no
change of
foot, no flying
entry (Min. 3
revolutions)
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
have passed
tests higher
than U.S. Figure
Skating Basic
Skills free
skating badge
tests
Max. 5 jump elements:
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Jumps with no more than
one-half rotation (front to
back or back to front
including half-loop)
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Single rotation jumps:
Salchow and toe loop only.
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Max. 2 jump combinations
or sequences
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Max. 2 of any same type
jump.
Max. 2 spins:
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Two upright
spins, change
of foot
optional, no
flying entry
(Min. 3
revolutions)
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
have passed
tests higher
than U.S. Figure
Skating Basic
Skills free
skating badge
tests
Max. 5 jump elements:
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Maximum of 2 may be
jump combos or sequences
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Jump combos are limited to
2 jumps except one 3 jump
combination is permitted
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Jump sequences are limited
to 3 single jumps (half-loop is
considered a listed jump
with the value of a single
loop when used in a
sequence or combination)
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No Axels or double jumps or
triple jumps are permitted
Max. 2 spins:
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Spins may
change feet
and/or
position.
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Spins may start
with a fly
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Minimum 3
revolutions
Spins must be of a
different character (For
definition see rule
4103E)
● Step sequence*
● Must use onehalf the ice
surface
● Moves in the
field and spiral
sequences are
permitted but will
not be counted
as elements
● Jumps may be
included in the
step sequence
1:40 maximum
High Beginner
1:40 maximum
No-Test
1:40 maximum
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Test Track Free Skate
General event parameters:
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Level
Skaters may not enter both a Well-Balanced Free Skate event and a Test Track Free Skate event at
the same nonqualifying competition.
Skaters will skate to the music of their choice. Vocal music is permitted at all levels.
Level will be determined by the highest Free Skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest
level they have passed, or “skate up” to one level higher.
Minimum number of spin revolutions are in ( ) following the spin description. Revolutions must be in
position.
The following deductions will be taken:
0.1 from each mark for each technical element included that is not permitted in the event
description.
0.2 from the technical mark for each extra element included.
0.1 from the technical mark for any spin that is less than the required minimum revolutions.
Pre-Preliminary
Test Track
1:40 maximum
Jumps
Spins
Step Sequences
Qualifications
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
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Jumps with not more
than one-half rotation
Maximum of 2 spins:
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Two spins of a
different nature,
one position only.
No change of foot,
no flying entry. (Min.
3 revolutions)
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters may not
have passed tests
higher than U.S.
Figure Skating
pre-preliminary
free skate test
Connecting
moves and steps
should be
demonstrated
throughout the
program
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating prepreliminary free
skate test but
may not have
passed tests
higher than the
preliminary free
skate test
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Preliminary
Test Track
1:30 +/- 10 sec.
(front to back or back to
front including half-loop)
Single rotation jumps:
Salchow, toe loop
and loop only.
Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
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Jumps with not more
than one rotation (no
Axels).
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Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:
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One spin in one
position; no change
of foot, no flying
entry. (Min. 3
revolutions)
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One spin consisting
of a front scratch to
back scratch; exit
on spinning foot not
mandatory. (Min. 3
revolutions per foot)
Pre-Juvenile
Test Track
2:00 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
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Jumps with not more
than one rotation (no
Axels).
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Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:
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One spin in one
position, no change
of foot (Min. 3
revolutions)
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One combination
spin: forward camel
spin to forward sit
spin; change of foot
optional (Min. 6
revolutions). Spins
may not fly.
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating
preliminary free
skate test but
may not have
passed tests
higher than prejuvenile free skate
test
Juvenile
Test Track
2:15 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 5 jump elements:
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Any single jumps,
including Axel, are
permitted.
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Max. 2 jump
combinations or
sequences
 Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:
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One solo spin in one
position, no change
of foot (Min. 4
revolutions).
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One combination
spin with one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position,
must include two of
the basic spin
positions. (Min. 4
revolutions per foot)
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Intermediate
Test Track
2:30 +/- 10 sec.
Novice
Test Track
Ladies: 3:00 +/10 sec.
Men:
3:30 +/- 10 sec.
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating prejuvenile free skate
test but may not
have passed tests
higher than
juvenile free skate
test
Only solo spin may fly
Maximum of 6 jump elements:
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Any single jumps.
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Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow and double
toe loop.
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Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 2 spins:
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One must be a
flying spin (min 5
revolutions),
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One must be a
combination spin
with at least one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position
(minimum 4
revolutions per
foot).
Maximum of 7 jump elements
for men and 6 for ladies:
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Any single jumps.
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Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop and double
loop.
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Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 3 spins, of a
different nature:
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One must be a
combination spin
with at least one
change of foot and
at least one
change of position
(min 5 revs per foot)
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The other spins are
the option of the
skater (min 6
revolutions per foot)
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One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
All spins may fly
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating juvenile
free skate test but
may not have
passed tests
higher than
intermediate free
skate test
One step
sequence or
spiral sequence
fully utilizing ice
surface
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating
intermediate free
skate test but
may not have
passed tests
higher than
novice free skate
test
(see rule 4104 &
4105 for remarks)
Junior
Test Track
Ladies: 3:30 +/10 sec.
Men:
4:00 +/- 10 sec.
Senior
Test Track
Ladies: 4:00 +/10 sec.
Men:
4:30 +/- 10 sec.
Maximum of 8 jump elements
for men and 7 for ladies:
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Any single jumps.
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Double jumps
permitted: double
Salchow, double toe
loop, double loop
and double flip
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Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 3 spins of a
different nature:
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One spin in one
position (Min. 6
revolutions)
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One flying spin (Min.
6 revolutions)
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One combination
spin consisting of all
three basic
positions and one
change of foot (2
per position, min. 5)
revolutions per foot)
Maximum of 8 jump elements
for men and 7 for ladies:
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Any single jumps.
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Must include at least
four different double
jumps, one must be a
double Lutz.
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Triple jumps are not
permitted
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Maximum of 3 jump
combinations or
sequences
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Max. 2 of any same
type jump
Maximum of 3 spins of a
different nature:
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One spin in one
position (Min. 6
revolutions)
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One flying spin (Min.
6 revolutions)
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One combination
spin consisting of all
three basic spin
positions and one
change of foot (2
per position, min. 5
revolutions per foot)
One step
sequence fully
utilizing ice
surface
(See rule 4105 for
remarks)
Men:
Two different
step sequences,
one being of
advanced
difficulty, both
fully utilizing the
ice surface.
(See rule 4105 for
remarks)
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating novice
free skate test but
may not have
passed tests
higher than junior
free skate test
Skaters must have
passed at least
the U.S. Figure
Skating junior free
skate test
Ladies:
One step
sequence of
advanced
difficulty,
covering the full
ice surface and
one spiral
sequence. (See
rule 4104 & 4105
for remarks.)
SINGLES IJS FREE SKATE
The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to
the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
● Juvenile IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Intermediate IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Novice IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Junior IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules
● Senior IJS Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SINGLES WELL BALANCED 6.0 FREE SKATE
The free skate events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for going to
the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
● Pre-Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Preliminary Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Juvenile 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Intermediate 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Novice 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 US Figure Skating Rules
● Junior 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules
● Senior 6.0 Free Skate – according to 2016-2017 ISU Rules
SINGLES IJS SHORT PROGRAM
The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for
going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
● Intermediate IJS Short Program – Rule 4230
● Novice IJS Short Program – Rule 4220
● Junior IJS Short Program – Rule 4210
● Senior IJS Short Program – Rule 4200
SINGLES 6.0 SHORT PROGRAM
The short program events listed below will be skated. Athletes and coaches are responsible for
going to the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook for rules, program length, etc.
● Intermediate 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4230
● Novice 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4220
● Junior 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4210
● Senior 6.0 Short Program – Rule 4200
SOLO DANCE EVENTS
SOLO PATTERN DANCE
General event parameters:
 Levels are based upon the skaters’ highest pattern dance test passed.
 A solo pattern dance competition event will consist of the skater performing two solo pattern dances.
 Skaters will complete both of the dances at each level. Dances will be scheduled at the discretion of the
Chief Referee for each competition and may be competed consecutively or with a break in-between
pattern dances groupings.
Level
Preliminary
Pre-bronze
Bronze
Pre-silver
Dances to be Skated
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Rhythm Blues
Canasta Tango
Fiesta Tango
Cha-Cha
Tenfox
Willow Waltz
Fourteenstep
Foxtrot
Level
Silver
Pre-gold
Gold
International
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Dances to be Skated
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Rocker Foxtrot
Silver Tango
Starlight Waltz
Paso Doble
Westminster Waltz
Quickstep
Silver Samba
Tango Romantica
MOVES IN THE FIELD TO MUSIC - An Event of the Empire State Winter Games
General event parameters:
1. Each program must contain the specified moves within the time duration given. NOTE: It is a MAXIMUM
time - no penalty will be given for programs shorter than the maximum duration.
2. Music may be vocal or instrumental.
3. Moves may be performed in any order.
4. Two marks will be given - the technical mark will be based on the foci of the specified moves. Difficulty of
transitions will not be rewarded in the technical mark. The presentation mark will be based on carriage,
projection, style, ice coverage, phrasing of movements to music and creativity of transitional elements.
Level
Time
Pre –
Preliminary
2:10 max.
Preliminary
2:20 max.
Pre – Juvenile 2:20 max.
Juvenile
2:30 max.
Intermediate 2:50 max.
Novice
3:00 max.
Junior
3:15 max.
Senior
3:20 max.
Skating rules/standards
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Clockwise perimeter stroking
Backward Inside Edges
Left Spiral
Waltz Eight
Forward & Backward Crossovers
Consecutive Inside Spirals
Right Forward Power 3-turns
Forward Circle 8
Forward Power Stroking
RFO-LBI three turns in the field
Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls
Five Step Mohawk Sequence
Clockwise Forward Power Circle
Backward Power Three Turns
Forward Free Skating Cross Strokes
Forward Outside Double Three Turns
1st Side Spiral Sequence
RFO-LBI Brackets in the Field Sequence
Outside Twizzles
Inside Slide Chasse Pattern
Inside 3-turn/rocker-choctaw sequence
Right forward/backward outside counters
Forward outside loops
Backward inside twizzles
Right Outside Rockers
Left Power Pulls
R-L-R Choctaw Sequence Side
Backward Outside Loops
Straight Line Step Sequence - right foot start only
Sustained Edge Step - clockwise only
Jump Extension Spiral Step:- right foot start only
Backward Outside power double 3’s to power inside rockers - left
foot only
Backward Inside power double 3’s to power double outside rockers
- right foot only
Serpentine Edge Step - counterclockwise only
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING EVENTS
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Basic Skills Beginner 1:
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Basic Skills Beginner 2:
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Basic Skills Beginner 3:
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Preliminary:
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Pre-Juvenile:
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Open Juvenile:
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Open Collegiate
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Collegiate:
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Open Adult
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 9. No skaters may have passed
higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test.
Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes.
Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be 9-11 years old. No skaters may have
passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test.
Program duration: 1 ½ -2 minutes.
Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old. No skaters may
have passed higher than a preliminary test, and the majority of the team must be no test.
Program duration: 2 – 2 ½ minutes.
Rules: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=338
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 12. The majority of the team must be under 10.
Program duration: 2 minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7270
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12.
Program duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds.
Well balanced program: Rule 7260
A team of 8 to16 skaters. Skaters must be under 20 and have passed the pre-preliminary moves in
the field test.
Program duration: 2 ½ minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7250
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled
in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline.
Program duration: 3 minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7290
A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled
in a college or university as a full-time student, as of the entry deadline, and have passed the
juvenile moves in the field test.
Program duration: 4 minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7280
:
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of skaters must be at least 19 years or older.
Program duration: 2 ½ minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7520
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition

Open Masters:
A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30.
Program duration: 2 ½ minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7530

Masters:
A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of the team must be at least 30.
Program duration: 3 minutes.
Well balanced program: Rule 7510
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Adult:
A team of 12 to 20 skaters. All skaters must be at least 21 with the exception that up to four team
members may be 18, 19 or 20 years of age. All skaters must have passed either the preliminary moves in
the field test, the adult bronze moves in the field test, the preliminary figure test or the preliminary
dance test.
Program duration: 3 ½ minutes
Well balanced program: Rule 7500
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
NEW YORK STATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM EVENTS
All teams entering this event must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating as a high school
team and follow all eligibility rules found in the High School Standardized announcement
found on the U.S. Figure Skating High School programs page.
Team maneuver events consist of teams of at least 2 athletes from the same high school or
combined high schools with no one skater performing more than 50% of the total number
of elements. Each high school may only enter one team in each competitive level. An
athlete may compete for only one team. Athletes may skate up to any level they desire,
but they may not compete on a team at a lower level than the highest test they have
passed.
The event will be judged on a team basis. Athletes will have a general warm-up of stroking
only for 2 minutes. There will also be individual warm-ups for each element for 1 minute.
Teams will be assigned a place to line up along the barrier and must remain on the ice for
their entire event. Elements will be skated one-at-a-time, and the announcer will call the
representative from each team when it is his or her turn to perform the prescribed
element.
Note: If a team has one athlete perform more than two elements, any succeeding
elements performed by that athlete will receive no value. If a competitor performs an
element higher than that listed, that element will receive no credit. For example, if the
element specified is a salchow jump and the competitor performs a double salchow
jump, no credit is given for this element.
LEVEL A – no test restrictions
Jumps
Spins
Single Axel or Double Axel
Solo spin of choice (min. 8 revs)
Double Jump – either double
loop, double flip or double lutz
Combination Jump – consisting
of two double jumps or a double
jump and a triple jump
Double or triple lutz immediately
preceded by footwork
Camel Spin (min. 8 revs)
Flying Spin – any entry and may
include change of position (min.
8 revs in position)
Combination Spin – with only 1
change of foot, at least one
change of position (min. 6 revs
per foot AND 2 revs in position)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Step of Moves in the Field
Sequence
Choreographic Sequence (rule
4105 for description)
Forward Loops (Novice Moves in
the Field Pattern)
Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle – only
one named element will be
counted
Junior or Senior Moves in the Field
element of choice
LEVEL B – skaters may not have passed higher than novice free skate test
Jumps
Spins
Step of Moves in the Field
Sequence
Single Axel
Single or Double Loop
Combination Jump – consisting
of two double jumps or a double
jump and a single jump
Double
loop,
flip
or
lutz
immediately
preceded
by
connecting steps or other free
skating movements
Solo Spin (sit, camel, layback or
cross foot spin) (min 5 revs)
Forward Scratch Spin (min 5 revs)
Back Spin (min 5 revs)
Combination Spin – with only 1
change of foot, at least one
change of position (min. 5 revs
per foot AND 2 revs in position)
Choreographic Sequence (rule
4105 for description)
Ina Bauer or Spread Eagle – only
one named element will be
counted
Juvenile Moves in the Field
Element of choice
Novice Moves in
Element of choice
the
Field
LEVEL C – skaters may not have passed higher than pre-juvenile free skate
Jumps
Spins
Step of Moves in the Field
Sequence
Single Salchow jump
Single toe loop jump
Waltz Jump - toe loop jump
combination
Single Jump (may include axel)
Upright Spin – optional free foot
position, may change foot (min 3
revs)
Sit Spin (min 3 revs)
Back upright spin (min 3 revs)
Combination Spin – camel to sit
spin (no change of foot, min 6
revs total)
This event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition
Step Sequence (rule 4105 for
description)
Forward Spiral
Preliminary Moves in the Field
Element of Choice
Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field
Element of Choice