2016 – 2017
SKATE CANADA – CENTRAL
ONTARIO
ICE DREAMS
January 21 – 22, 2017
Revised as of October 5, 2016
Bayshore Community Centre
1900 3rd Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3M6
519-376-3594
NEW DEADLINE Closing Time for registration –
4:00pm
Co-Hosted by Skate Canada – Central Ontario
and Owen Sound and Shallow Lake Skating Clubs
Sanctioned by Skate Canada
An invitation is extended to all eligible figure skaters in good standing in the Northwest Area of
Skate Canada – Central Ontario to participate in this competition.
This competition will be held in accordance with the rules of Skate Canada and special guidelines approved for
these Area Competitions. Participants must be eligible persons as defined in Section 2100 of the Skate Canada
rulebook. Non-Skate Canada members must join the Association by paying the Skate Canada membership fee
to the club where they skate.
Registration for Ice Dreams is by on-line registration. Please refer to the on-line registration instructions at the
back of the announcement.
Closing Date of Entries:
Access to online registration will cease at 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Registrations will be
accepted on first come-first served basis with restrictions in certain categories to accommodate the scheduling
of categories.
LIST OF CATEGORIES
CANSKATE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS
In keeping with the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan of providing a platform for coaches to
encourage and support athletes/participants at every level to fulfill their potential and remain involved in
figure skating, this category is focused on the “Learning to Skate” stage.
This category is open to CanSkate members only. Skaters who are skating on STARSKate sessions and/or have
passed any part of any Skate Canada test must enter one of the STAR categories.
All CanSkaters, up to and including Stage 5, must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice. Skaters
beyond Stage 5 who choose to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet during a competition will not be subjected
to any deduction in relation to the use of a CSA approved hockey helmet.
NEW: Coaches will be allowed on the ice in a designated area for this event. Coaches must be wearing
skates to be on the ice in the designated practice area.
Description: Skaters will be divided into groups and perform the elements on a circuit. Skaters may NOT enter
CanSkate Individual Elements category AND Freeskate category. Please refer to the CanSkate Technical
Package posted on the Technical Page of the COS website:
Stage 2
Skaters must have
1. Forward stop
passed the complete
2. Forward 2 foot sculling
Stage 1 badge, but not
3. Forward 2 foot turn (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
the complete Stage 2
4. Backward 2 foot sit glide
badge.
Stage 3
Skaters must have
1. Forward circle thrusts (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
passed the complete
2. Backward 2 foot jump
Stage 2 badge, but not
3. 2 foot quick turn forward to backward and backward to
the complete Stage 3
forward (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
badge.
4. Backward 2 foot sculling
Stage 4
Skaters must have
1. Backward circle thrusts (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
passed the complete
2. Backward 360° step turn (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
Stage 3 badge, but not
3. 2 foot jump forward to backward and backward to forward
the complete Stage 4
(CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
badge.
4. Forward inside slalom
Stage 5
Skaters must have
1. Forward 2 foot side stop (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
passed the complete
2. Backward push/glide sequence, width of ice
Stage 4 badge, but not
3. Forward power jump
the complete Stage 5
4. Forward crosscuts – figure 8
badge.
Stage 6
Skaters must have
1. Forward 1 foot side stop (left or right – skater’s choice)
passed the complete
2. Backward 1 foot slalom
Stage 5 badge, but not
3. Forward 180° step turn (mohawk) (RFI-LBI or LFI-RBI –
the complete Stage 6
skater’s choice)
badge.
4. Forward outside edges
STARSKATE CATEGORIES
All Freeskate categories will be judged using the 2016 – 2017 Skate Canada – Central Ontario Well Balanced
Program (WBP) technical package posted at www.skatecanada-centralontario.com. Deductions will be taken
for any elements outside of specifications in accordance with the Skate Canada Well Balanced Program
requirements.
These categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications.
FREESKATE CATEGORIES
Skaters are only permitted to enter one Freeskate category, with the exception of STAR 7 &
STAR 9.
STAR 1 Element
Assessment
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze (STAR 6) Free Skating Test.
Elements scored to standard (Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Merit); may be grouped by
age.
No Age Restrictions.
STAR 2 Compulsary
Assessment Program
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze (STAR 6) Free Skating Test.
Skaters may be grouped by age.
(Assessed to Standard)
(Assessed to Standard)
Program Length: 2.00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds).
No Age Restrictions.
STAR 3 Free Skating
Program
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze (STAR 6) Free Skating Test.
(Assessed to Standard)
Program Length: 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters may be grouped by age.
No Age Restrictions.
STAR 4 Free Skating
Program
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze (STAR 6) Free Skating Test.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters will be grouped by age as follows: U10, U13, 13 and over.
STAR 5 Free Skating
Program
May not have passed any part of the Junior Silver (STAR 8) Free Skating test.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters will be grouped by age as follows: U10, U13, 13 and over.
STAR 5 will be scored using CPC and skaters will be ranked.
STAR 6
May have passed the complete STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
Program Length: 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds)
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
(previously Senior Bronze)
(Ranked)
STAR 7
(New)
(Ranked)
May have passed the STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
Short Program: Maximum of 2:30 minutes.
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
STAR 8
(previously Junior Silver)
(Ranked)
May have passed the STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
Program Length: 3:00 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
The following categories will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters are eligible to enter both Area
Competitions for these categories. Skaters must register through the on-line registration for Frolics and/or
Weskate.
STAR 9
May have passed the STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
(New)
Short Program: Maximum of 2:30 minutes.
(Ranked)
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
STAR 10
(previously Senior Silver)
(Ranked)
Gold STARSkate
(Ranked)
May have passed the complete STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
Program Length: Women - 3:00 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Men – 3:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
May have passed the STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
Program length: Women – 3:00 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Men – 3:30 (+/- 10 seconds).
Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant.
Juvenile U12 Men
Passed the complete Junior Bronze free skate test or higher.
Shall be under the age of 12 before July 1 preceding the event.
Program length: 2:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Juvenile U12 Women
Passed the complete Junior Bronze free skate test or higher.
Shall be under the age of 12 before July 1 preceding the event.
Program length: 2:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Juvenile U14 Men
Passed the complete Junior Bronze free skate test or higher.
Shall be under the age of 14 before July 1 preceding the event.
Program length: 2:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
Juvenile U14 Women
Passed the complete Junior Bronze free skate test or higher.
Shall be under the age of 14 before July 1 preceding the event.
Program length: 2:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds).
FREESKATE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications:
STAR 2 – 6.
Description: Skaters perform 4 required elements in isolation. Each element may only be attempted once.
NO RESKATES permitted. Skaters are only permitted to enter each category and each discipline once.
STAR 2 Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Loop Jump
• Waltz/Toe Loop Combination
• Back Upright Spin
• Forward Spiral Sequence – A sequence of two (2) forward spirals, with no
more than 8 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unsupported
position; on either inside or outside edge.
STAR 3 Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Flip Jump
• Loop/Loop Combination
• Combination Spin - must include at least one camel and one sit position
and may include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or
difficult variations.
• Forward Spiral Sequence – A sequence of two (2) forward spirals with no
more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unsupported
position; one either inside or outside edges.
STAR 4 Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Axel
• Lutz/Loop Combination
• Combination Spin - must include at least one camel and one sit position
and may include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or
difficult variations.
• Forward Spiral Sequence – A sequence of two (2) forward spirals with no
more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unsupported
position; on either an outside or inside edges.
STAR 5 Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Junior Silver Free Skating test.
• Axel
• Jump Combination – Two jumps. May include a double.
• Combination Spin – must include at least one camel and one sit position
and may include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or
difficult variations.
• Spiral Sequence – At least two spirals, one on each foot. No more than 4
steps between. At least one spiral must be unsupported.
(Assessed to Standard)
(Assessed to Standard)
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
STAR 6 Elements
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
Skaters may have passed the complete STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
• Axel
• Any Double Jump
• Flying Spin – One position and no change of foot
• Spiral Sequence – At least two spirals, one on each foot. No more than 4
steps between. At least one spiral must be unsupported.
The following category will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters must register through the
on-line registration for Frolics and/or Weskate.
Open Elements
(Senior Bronze or higher)
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
Skaters MUST be competing at the Senior Bronze STARSkate level or higher.
Skaters may have passed the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Any double jump
• Jump Combination – Two jumps. May include a double.
• Flying Spin – One position and no change of foot.
• Bonus Element – Any jump or spin element not already performed.
GROUP / TEAM ELEMENTS
Description: Skaters perform 4 required elements in isolation. Open to groups of 2 to 4 skaters. In teams of
four, each skater must perform one of the required elements. In teams of three, each skater must perform
one of the required elements and one skater performs two elements. In teams of two, each skater will
perform two elements. Each element may only be attempted once. NO RESKATES permitted. In the
event that a team of two skaters loses one member, the remaining skater must find another skater to join
their team. A single skater will NOT be permitted to compete alone in a Team category. Skaters are only
permitted to enter each category and each discipline once. A skater cannot skater for two different teams
within the same category and cannot skate on two different element teams at different levels.
STAR 2 Team Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Loop Jump
• Waltz/Toe Loop Combination
• Back Upright Spin
• Forward Spiral Sequence – Two (2) forward spirals, one on each foot, performed
on either an outside or inside edges. No more than 8 steps between. Both spirals
must be unassisted.
STAR 3 Team Elements
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Flip Jump
• Loop/Loop Combination
• Combination Spin - must include at least one camel and one sit position and may
include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or difficult
variations.
• Forward Spiral Sequence – Two (2) forward spirals, one on each foot, performed
on either an outside or inside edges. No more than 4 steps between. Both spirals
must be unassisted.
(Assessed to Standard)
(Assessed to Standard)
STAR 4 Team Elements
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
Skaters may not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Axel
• Lutz/Loop Combination
• Combination Spin - must include at least one camel and one sit position and may
include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or difficult
variations.
• Forward Spiral Sequence – Two (2) forward spirals, one on each foot, performed
on either an outside or inside edges. No more than 4 steps between. Botspirals
must be unassisted.
STAR 5 Team Elements
Skaters may not have passed the complete Senior Bronze Free Skating test.
• Axel
• Jump Combination – Two jumps. May include a double.
• Combination Spin - must include at least one camel and one sit position
and may include a change of foot. Forward entry only. No flying entry or
difficult variations.
• Spiral Sequence – At least two spirals, one on each foot. No more than 4
steps
between. At least one spiral must be unsupported.
STAR 6 Team Elements
Skaters may have passed the complete STAR 5 (Junior Bronze) free skate test.
• Axel
• Any Double Jump
• Flying Spin – One position and no change of foot
Spiral Sequence – At least two spirals, one on each foot. No more than 4 steps
between. At least one spiral must be unsupported.
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
(Assessed to Standard with
ranking)
The following category will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters must register through the
on-line registration for Frolics and/or Weskate.
Open Elements
Skaters may have passed the Senior Bronze free skate test.
(Assessed to Standard with
• Any Double Jump
ranking)
• Jump Combination – Two jumps. May include a double.
• Flying Spin – One position and no change of foot
• Bonus Element – Any jump or spin element not already performed.
ICE DANCE CATEGORIES
Dance categories may be double paneled if scheduling allows.
ICE DANCING (COUPLES)
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications:
STAR 2/STAR 3, STAR 4/STAR 5, STAR6/STAR 7.
Description: Similar or mixed couples skate the prescribed dance. Test restrictions apply to both skaters.
STAR 2/STAR 3 (Assessed to Standard) No test requirement
STAR 4/STAR 5 (Ranked)
STAR 6/STAR 7 (Ranked)
DANCE: Canasta Tango
At least one partner must have passed the
complete Junior Bronze Dance test (STAR 5)
and not the complete Senior Bronze Dance
test.
DANCE: Fiesta Tango
At least one partner must have passed the
complete Senior Bronze Dance test and
not the complete Junior Silver Dance test.
DANCE: Ten Fox &
European Waltz
The following category will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters must register through the
on-line registration for Frolics and/or Weskate.
Juvenile Dance
Each partner must have passed the complete Junior Bronze dance test
Shall be under the age of 14 before July 1 preceding the event.
Competition consists of two parts:
• Pattern Dances
• Free Dance
FAMILY ICE DANCE (Ranked)
Description: Family members comprised of similar or mixed couples skate the prescribed dance. One of the
family members must be an adult 21 years of age or older. Couples may only enter ONE Family Dance
category. An individual skater can enter both Family Dance categories with different partners. Music will be
Skate Canada Series 8.
No test restrictions
DANCE: Canasta Tango
SOLO DANCE
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications:
STAR 2/STAR 3, STAR 4/STAR 5, STAR6/STAR 7.
Description: Individual skaters perform the prescribed dance. Music will be Skate Canada Series 8.
STAR 2 /3 (Skate to Standard)
STAR 4/5 (Ranked)
STAR 6/7 (Ranked)
STAR 8/9 (Ranked)
STAR 10-Gold (Ranked)
Not passed complete Preliminary Dance test
Must have passed complete Junior Bronze Dance test or higher
Must have passed complete Junior Bronze Dance test or higher
Must have passed complete Junior Bronze Dance test or higher
Must have passed at least two pattern dances from the Gold
Dance Test or higher.
DANCE: Dutch Waltz
DANCE: Swing Dance
DANCE: Ten Fox
DANCE: Rocker Foxtrot
DANCE: Quickstep
MINI BATTLE of the BLADES
Both Skaters must be registered with Skate Canada for the current (2016-2017) skating season.
Mini Battle Under 10 (Ranked)
Couples consist of one male and one female. Both skaters must have reached at least the 7th birthday but not
the 10th birthday by the preceding July 1st. One partner must have passed at least one part of a Skate Canada
Preliminary Test (Preliminary Freeskate, Preliminary Dance or Preliminary Skills). The other partner must not
have passed any part of a Skate Canada freeskate test. Hockey skates or figure skates may be worn.
Couples skate a program to music of their choice. Vocals are permitted. Maximum program time 2:00 minutes.
There is no minimum music length.
Emphasis is on skating skills, pair field moves and unison. Small jumps and hops up to ½ rotation are
permitted; spins and field moves such as spirals, shoot the ducks, pivot spirals, etc., are permitted. NO LIFTS of
any type are allowed – couples attempting lifts will be disqualified.
Programs will be marked on skating skills, unison, performance, creativity and interpretation. Each component
will receive a mark out of 10.
Mini Battle 10 and Over (Ranked)
Couples consist of one male and one female. Both skaters must have reached at least the 10th birthday by the
preceding July 1st. One partner must have passed at least one complete Skate Canada Preliminary Test
(Preliminary Freeskate, Preliminary Dance or Preliminary Skills). The other partner must not have passed any
complete Skate Canada test. Hockey skates or figure skates may be worn.
Couples skate a program to music of their choice. Vocals are permitted. Maximum program time 2:00 minutes.
There is no minimum music length.
Emphasis is on skating skills, pair field moves and unison. Small jumps and hops up to ½ rotation are
permitted; spins and field moves such as spirals, shoot the ducks, pivot spirals, etc., are permitted. NO LIFTS of
any type are allowed – couples attempting lifts will be disqualified.
Programs will be marked on skating skills, unison, performance, creativity and interpretation. Each component
will receive a mark out of 10.
INTERPRETIVE CATEGORIES
These categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications.
Description: Programs are to be choreographed according to the Skate Canada Interpretive Program
requirements. Please see Appendix B. Vocal music is permitted.
Pre-Introductory
Not passed any Skate Canada Interpretive tests.
One Interpretive program maximum 2 minutes in length.
Introductory
May have passed the Introductory Interpretive test but no higher.
One Interpretive program maximum 2 minutes in length.
(Assessed to Standard)
(Assessed to Standard)
The following three (3) categories will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters must register
through the on-line registration for Frolics and/or Weskate.
Bronze
May have passed the Bronze Interpretive test but no higher.
One Interpretive program maximum 3 minutes in length.
Silver
May have passed the Silver Interpretive test but no higher.
One Interpretive program maximum 3 minutes in length.
Gold
May have passed the Gold Interpretive test.
One Interpretive program maximum 3 minutes in length.
(Ranked)
(Ranked)
(Ranked)
SHOWCASE (Assessed to Standard)
Showcase Categories
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications:
Individual Showcase 1 & 2.
Skaters may enter either an Individual Showcase category OR an Individual Interpretive category but not both.
Skaters in Group/Family Showcase categories may also enter an Individual Showcase OR an Individual
Interpretive category. Categories will be divided by age whenever possible.
Showcase and Production categories are intended to be entertaining and will be judged on their theatrical and
artistic qualities. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of the music. Costumes are permitted and props
should enhance the theme of the program. Boas are not permitted.
Description: A creative routine is skated which can employ elaborate costumes and props to illustrate a
theme, tell a story, or interpret the music. Skater’s routines are intended to be entertaining and will be judged
on their theatrical and artistic qualities and not on technical content (i.e. jumps). Skaters are to provide their
own music. Vocal music is permitted. Any jumps performed will be valued the same regardless of their
difficulty. No lifts are permitted.
Individual Showcase 1 May have passed the complete Preliminary Freeskate test but no higher complete test.
Length: 1.0 minute maximum
Individual Showcase 2 May have passed the complete Junior Bronze Freeskate test but no higher complete test.
Length: 1.5 minutes maximum
Group Showcase 2
Open to all ages. Passed no higher than the complete Senior Bronze Free Skate test. 2-6 skaters
Length: 1.5 minutes maximum
SKATE EXTREME
(Ranked)
Skate Extreme will be run as a Triathlon. Skaters will register and compete in all three (3) components – jump,
spin and spiral.
Skate Extreme categories are open to all registered Skate Canada members. Skaters who are registered to
compete in any Pre-Juvenile category or only in a dance or pair category may compete and must enter the
highest level for which they are qualified.
Medals to be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place – combined results.
Bronze
The skater must not have passed the complete Preliminary Freeskate test.
a) Bronze Jump: Greatest distance in a waltz jump, measured from the point
of take-off to the point of landing.
b) Bronze Spin: Most revolutions in a one-foot or corkscrew spin, counted
from the first revolution in the basic position.
c) Bronze Spiral: Longest time in a moving unsupported spiral position.
Silver
The skater must not have passed the complete Sr. Bronze Freeskate test.
a) Silver Jump: Greatest distance in a flip jump, measured from the point of
take-off to the point of landing.
b) Silver Spin: Most revolutions in a back one-foot spin, counted from the
first revolution in the basic position.
c) Silver Spiral: Longest time in a moving unsupported spiral position.
Gold
Open to skaters who have passed the complete Sr. Bronze Freeskate test.
a) Gold Jump: Greatest distance in a single axel jump, measured from the
point of take-off to the point of landing.
b) Gold Spin: Most revolutions in a sit spin, counted from the first revolution
in the basic position. In the basic sit spin position, the thigh must be
parallel to the ice.
c) Gold Spiral: Longest time in a moving unsupported spiral position.
(Ranked)
(Ranked)
(Ranked)
CREATIVE SKILLS CATEGORIES
The specifications for the creative skills categories are outlined in the 2016 – 2017 Skate Canada STARSkate
Competition Technical Package under Triathlon. This package may be found on the Members Only section of
the Skate Canada website at www.skatecanada.ca. (The CPC marking system will be used for all categories).
*Entrants must register to compete in the highest Triathlon level that their test qualifications qualify them for.
Please note that these categories will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters are eligible to enter
both Area Competitions for these categories. Skaters must register through the on-line registration for
Frolics and/or Weskate.
BRONZE CREATIVE SKILLS
Must have passed at least two of the following tests: Junior Silver
Freeskate test and/or Junior Silver Skating Skills test and/or Bronze
Interpretive test.
Specifications:
One Bronze Creative Skating Skills Program – Music 2.0 minutes
maximum. Vocal music is permitted. See Well Balanced Program
Requirements on the Skate Canada website.
SILVER CREATIVE SKILLS
Must have passed at least two of the following tests: Senior Silver
Freeskate test and/or Senior Silver Skating Skills test and/or Silver
Interpretive test.
Specifications:
One Silver Creative Skating Skills Program – Music 2.0 minutes maximum.
Vocal music is permitted. See Well Balanced Program requirements on
the Skate Canada website.
GOLD CREATIVE SKILLS
Must have passed at least two of the following tests: Gold Freeskate test
and/or Gold Skating Skills test and/or Gold Interpretive test.
Specifications:
One Gold Creative Skating Skills Program – Music 2.0 minutes maximum.
Vocal music is permitted. See Well Balanced Program requirements on
the Skate Canada website.
SPECIAL NEEDS CATEGORIES
OPEN TO ALL AGES
GOLD RIBBON CATEGORIES (Ranked)
Description: Open to skaters with a physical disability. Categories will be split into separate groups where
appropriate. No age or test restrictions.
Gold Ribbon Elements
4 elements in isolation. Skaters may do as many as they can.
Coach may be on the ice or by the boards and communicate with the skater
between elements.
1. Forward skating across the ice.
2. Forward gliding on two feet.
3. Any stop.
4. Forward gliding on two feet, bending knees to grasp ankles.
Gold Ribbon Freeskate
Skaters perform a free skating program to music (maximum 2.0 minutes).
Skaters must supply their own music. Costumes & Props are not allowed.
Gold Ribbon Solo Dance
Skaters perform the prescribed dance individually.
Dutch Waltz – two patterns to be skated.
Gold Ribbon Unified Dance
One skater with special needs and one skater without special needs perform
the prescribed dance as a couple. Couples may be mixed or similar.
Canasta Tango – two patterns to be skated.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS CATEGORIES
Description: Open to skaters with an intellectual disability. These categories are defined by Special Olympics/
Figure Skating. Categories will be split into separate events where appropriate. Please refer to the 2016 –
2017 Special Olympics/Figure Skating Technical Manual for further details.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FREESKATE
Description: Skaters perform a free skating program to music. Skaters must supply their own music. Costumes
& Props are not allowed. Please refer to the Special Olympics/Figure Skating Manual for required elements
and program content.
LEVEL 1
(Ranked)
For skaters working on Stages 1 – 3 of the CanSkate program. Skaters must not
have passed Stage 4.
Program Length: 1.0 minute (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
The program must include elements from CanSkate Stages 1-3. No elements
above CanSkate Stage 3 are to be included in the program.
LEVEL 2
(Ranked)
For skaters working on Stages 4 – 6 of the CanSkate Program. Skaters must not
have passed Stage 6.
Program Length: 1.40 minutes maximum. Vocal music is permitted.
The program must include elements from CanSkate Stages 4-6. No elements
above CanSkate Stage 6 are to be included in the program.
LEVEL 3
For STAR athletes who have completed Stage 6 CanSkate.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 1.4 minutes maximum. Vocal music is permitted.
The program must include elements from STAR 1. No elements above STAR 1 are
to be included in the program.
LEVEL 4
Geared to those skaters who have not mastered more than 5 single jumps.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
No elements above STAR 2 are to be included in the program.
LEVEL 5
Geared to those skaters who have not mastered double jumps.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
No elements above STAR 3 are to be included in the program.
LEVEL 6
Geared to those skaters who are working on double jumps.
(Ranked)
Program Length: 2.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
No elements above STAR 5 are to be included in the program.
OPEN
(Ranked)
Skaters must have passed the Senior Bronze Freeskate test or higher.
Program Length: 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PAIRS
Description: The pair team shall consist of 2 Special Olympics athletes, one male and one female.
LEVEL 1
(Ranked)
LEVEL 2
(Ranked)
LEVEL 3
(Ranked)
Each member of the pair must be in minimum of Level 3 Free Skate.
Program Length: 1.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
Each pair member must be in minimum of Level 4 Free Skate.
Program Length: 2.0 (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
One pair member must be in Level 4 Free Skate or higher. One pair member
MUST be higher than Level 4 Free Skate.
Program Length: 2.5 (+/- 10 seconds). Vocal music is permitted.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOLO DANCE
Description: Individual skaters perform the prescribed dance(s). Music will be Skate Canada Series 8.
INTRODUCTORY
(Skate to Standard)
LEVEL 1
(Ranked)
LEVEL 2
(Ranked)
LEVEL 3
(Ranked)
Skaters must not have passed any dances.
Please refer to the Special Olympics Tech package for elements to be skated.
Skaters must have passed one Preliminary Dance test.
Dutch Waltz (2 sequences) & Baby Blues (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Junior Bronze dance test.
Fiesta Tango (2 sequences) & Willow Waltz (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Senior Bronze dance test.
Ten Fox (2 sequences) & European Waltz (2 sequences)
LEVEL 4
(Ranked)
LEVEL 5
(Ranked)
LEVEL 6
(Ranked)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Junior Silver dance test.
Rocker Foxtrot (3 sequences) & American Waltz (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Senior Silver dance test.
Starlight (2 sequences) & Killian (4 sequences)
Skaters must have passed the complete Senior Silver Dance test. No restrictions
to how many Gold dances passed.
Argentine Tango (2 sequences) & Quickstep (3 sequences)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS DANCE COUPLES
Description: Skaters perform the prescribed dance(s) as a couple. Couples may be mixed or similar.
INTRODUCTORY
(Skate to Standard)
LEVEL 1
(Ranked)
LEVEL 2
(Ranked)
LEVEL 3
(Ranked)
LEVEL 4
(Ranked)
LEVEL 5
(Ranked)
LEVEL 6
(Ranked)
Skaters must not have passed any dances.
Please refer to the Special Olympics Tech package for elements to be skated.
Skaters must have passed one Preliminary dance test.
Dutch Waltz (2 sequences) & Baby Blues (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Junior Bronze dance test.
Fiesta Tango (2 sequences) & Willow Waltz (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Senior Bronze dance test.
Ten Fox (2 sequences) & European Waltz (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Junior Silver dance test.
Rocker Foxtrot (3 sequences) & American Waltz (2 sequences)
Skaters must not have passed the complete Senior Silver dance test.
Starlight (2 sequences) & Killian (4 sequences)
Skaters must have passed the complete Senior Silver Dance test. No restriction
to how many Gold dances passed.
Argentine Tango ( 2 sequences) & Quickstep (3 sequences)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERPRETIVE
Description: Programs are to be choreographed according to the Skate Canada Interpretive Program
requirements. Vocal music is permitted.
Pre-Introductory
(Skate to Standard)
Introductory
(Skate to Standard)
Bronze
(Ranked)
Not passed any Interpretive tests. One Interpretive program maximum 2 minutes
in length.
Must have passed the Introductory Interpretive test but no higher. One
Interpretive program maximum 2 minutes in length.
Must have passed the Bronze Interpretive test but no higher. One Interpretive
program maximum 3 minutes in length.
Silver
(Ranked)
Gold
(Ranked)
Must have passed the Silver Interpretive test but no higher. One Interpretive
program maximum 3 minutes in length.
Must have passed the Gold Interpretive test. One Interpretive program
maximum 3 minutes in length.
PILOT – MASTERS SINGLES LEVELS:
Masters Leve 1/2, Masters Level 3/4 will allow a skater to move down but the Masters Levels are not eligible
for Provincial or Canada Games or World Games.
In order to compete in the Masters levels the athlete must be 25 years of age as of July 1 preceding the
competition. These events are intended for athletes who are no longer able to successfully complete the
program requirements for which they are classified. Example: Skater used to be able to complete the
requirements of Level 3 Free Skate but due to age or injury, etc. they are no longer able to perform the
required elements but are not able to move down a level due to Special Olympic Regulations. This skater
would enter a Masters Level in which they are able to complete the elements. This could be Masters Level 1/2
or Masters Level 3/4, etc. Once a skater enters a Masters event they must remain in the Masters events.
Masters Level 1/2 Free Skate:
Geared for skaters who are performing at or below the Stage 6 CanSkate level.
Skaters will perform a Free Skate program of maximum 1:30 min. Vocal music is permitted.
7 Elements total.
4 Jump Elements
a. Power Jump
b. Rotating Power Jump
c. Forward Gliding Two Foot Jump
d. Backward Gliding Two Foot Jump
1 Spin Element:
a. Forward one foot spin (spiraling edge from standstill or back crossovers)
1 Field Movement:
a. Forward Spiral
1 Other
a. Backward Push/Glide Sequence
No repeated jumps, spins or spirals. No elements included above CanSkate Stage 6.
See Skate Canada CanSkate Assessment Criteria.
Skating Skills, Performance and Execution will be scored.
Masters Level 3/4 Free Skate:
Geared for skaters who have not mastered more than 5 single jumps.
Free Skate program of maximum 2:00 min. Vocal music is permitted.
9 Elements total.
5 Jump Elements
a. Single Salchow
b. Single Toe Loop
c. Waltz jump + single toe loop combination
d. Single Loop
e. Combination jump (may include flip or lutz)
2 Spin Elements
a. Backward upright spin
b. Forward entry upright spin, sit spin or camel spin with no change of foot, no flying entry, no
variations of positions. A forward upright spin is not permitted.
1 Forward Spiral Sequence
A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 8 steps in between – one spiral on each foot,
unsupported on either inside or outside edge. Each spiral must be held for a minimum of three
seconds.
1 Turn Sequence
Forward outside three-turn, backward cross-cut, backward inside Choctaw – 4x (Two sequences per
Foot must be performed i.e. R-L-R-L)
No additional jumps, spins or spirals. No elements included above STAR 2.
Element Assessment Criteria as per STAR 2.
Skating Skills, Performance and Execution will be scored as per STAR 2 Assessment criteria.
ADULT CATEGORIES
Free Skating programs should meet the requirements as outlined in the Skate Canada Adult Competition
Technical Package for 2016 – 2017. This package may be found in the Members Only login of the Skate Canada
website – www.skatecanada.ca.
Please note that these categories will only be offered at Frolics and Weskate. Skaters are eligible to enter
both Area Competitions for these categories. Skaters must register through the on-line registration for
Frolics and/or Weskate.
Qualification For Entry – Skaters entering must be 19 years of age or older.
Adult Open Free Skating (Ranked)
No test pre-requisites.
Specifications for category: One free skating program to a maximum of 3 minutes, 40 seconds in length.
Program time may be shorter.
Levels will be called up to Level 3.
Adult Open Interpretive (Ranked)
Specifications for category: One interpretive program maximum of 3:00 minutes in length.
Adult Dance (Ranked)
Composition of Partners: Dance events may be comprised of two women, one women and one man, or two
men.
Note: Series 8 music will be used exclusively for the Dance event. Compulsory Dances will perform the
number of dance sequences that are noted in the 2016 – 2017 Adult Skate Technical Package.
Open Adult Dance (Ranked)
Test: At least one partner must have passed the complete Preliminary Dance test, but not the complete Senior
Bronze Dance test.
Specifications for category: Fiesta Tango (2 sequences) & Willow Waltz (2 sequences).
Adult Open Free Dance (Ranked)
Specifications for category: One free dance of maximum 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Program may be shorter.
Vocal music is permitted. Competitors must perform a well balanced program according to the requirements
in the 2016 – 2017 Adult Skate Technical Package found on the Skate Canada Info Centre at
https://info.skatecanada.ca/hc/en-ca.
Adult Open Pair (Ranked)
Composition of Partners: Pair events must be comprised of one women and one man.
Specifications for category: One free skating program of maximum 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Program may be
shorter. Competitors must perform a well balanced program according to the requirements in the 2016 – 2017
Adult Skate Technical Package found on the Skate Canada Info Centre at https://info.skatecanada.ca/hc/en-ca.
ENTRY FEES
Payable by PayPal only (Visa/MasterCard).
$40.00 per skater for singles categories
$40.00 per team for couples dance and pair categories
$40.00 per team for team categories for 2 – 6 members
$ 30.00 per skater for Skate Extreme categories
FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT:
Stephanie Klein, Administrative Coordinator
Skate Canada – Central Ontario
[email protected]
Telephone: 905-760-9100 ext. 222
Toll Free: 1-877-267-0081 ext. 222
For inquiries regarding Skate Canada Membership number, contact your club or Skate Canada at
[email protected] .
RULES AND REGULATIONS
REFUNDS: Refunds will be issued ONLY if the category is not held.
LATE ENTRIES: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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Anyone missing the registration deadline will be put on a wait list. Should a spot become available,
their entry will be considered.
If a late entry is accepted, a $50.00 late fee will be applied.
CHANGES TO CATEGORIES: NO CHANGES TO CATEGORIES WILL BE MADE FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE.
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Please ensure you review your skaters’ entries noted on the confirmation e-mails you receive to verify
the correct categories.
Changes to categories can be made prior to the closing date by logging into the system and making the
correction.
ELIGIBILITY: Competitors who have competed in any part of the Juvenile, Pre-Novice, Novice, Junior or Senior
events at the 2017 Skate Canada – Central Ontario Sectional Championships (November 2016) are NOT eligible
to compete in the same discipline at an Area Competition. Skaters can only enter one category per discipline
and can only enter a category once. For example, skaters may NOT enter team/couples dance categories
twice with different partners.
CATEGORY COMPETED AT SECTIONALS
Singles
Dance
Pair
RESTRICTIONS FOR AREA COMPETITIONS
May NOT enter Freeskate or Element categories
May NOT enter solo/couples dance categories
No restrictions
SINGLE ENTRIES:
Categories with only one entry will be given the option of skating an exhibition or skating in a higher category
if it is available. The decision is to be made by the Technical Representative based on availability of the ice
time. Medals will be awarded for exhibition skates.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTIONS:
• Skaters can enter only one category per discipline and only enter a category once.
• Skaters may NOT enter CanSkate Elements Event AND a Freeskate category.
• Skaters may NOT enter the same team/group/couples category twice with different partners/team.
• Skaters may NOT enter Individual Showcase AND Individual Interpretive.
• Skaters entered in a Group/Family Showcase MAY enter an Individual Interpretive OR Showcase
category by not both.
• Skaters may enter couples dance and solo dance.
• Skaters entered in any Ice Dancing categories (except Family Dance) MAY NOT enter CanSkate
Individual Elements.
• Skaters may enter one level of individual elements and may enter a different level for team elements.
TEST AND AGE REQUIRMENTS:
Age requirements are as of July 1, 2016.
Test qualifications are as of November 15, 2016.
MALE ENTRIES:
Two or more male entries in any category will skate in their own group, with the exception of the CanSkate
Element event where the males will be grouped with the females. A single male has the option of skating with
the females or skating an exhibition.
SKATING UP:
Skaters may compete in a category higher than they are qualified for; however, they may not then compete in
the category for which they are qualified (i.e. for STAR 4 or 5 – may enter STAR 6 but not both). In ice dancing
couples categories the couple must skate at the level of the partner with the higher qualifications.
ADULT CLASSIFICATION:
A skater is considered to be an Adult if he/she is 19 years of age or older.
MUSIC REGISTRATION:
Music must be handed in at the time of registration. The arena will be equipped with a CD player.
One CD with a back-up CDfor each category entered must be registered with officials at the registration desk
at least one hour prior to the start of the competitor’s first category and may be picked up one half-hour after
completion of the category.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR MUSIC:
1. Only one program shall be recorded on each CD
2. The start of the music shall be recorded on the CD with less than two seconds of lead in.
3. Competitor’s name followed by category, program type and music time shall be shown on the CD label.
4. Each CD shall be enclosed in a plastic case.
COMMENCEMENT OF COMPETITION:
The event schedule will be posted on the Skate Canada – Central Ontario website at:
http://www.skatecanada-centralontario.com/2016%202017%20Events.html . Competitors must register at least one
hour before the scheduled time of their category. Categories may commence up to 15 minutes before their
scheduled time.
OFFICIALS:
Judging panels will be assigned by the COS Technical Representative for the competition. Non Skate Canada
judges may be used at the discretion of the Technical Representative.
MARKING SYSTEM:
The Cumulative Points System (CPC) and the Skate to Standard marking system will be used at this event.
AWARDS:
Ranked Categories – Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Skate to Standard Categories – Ribbons will be awarded to all skaters in the category.
CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY:
Competition schedule and entry list will be posted on the Skate Canada – Central Ontario website at:
http://www.skatecanada-centralontario.com/2016%202017%20Events.html as available.
COACH ACCREDITATION: In order to be accredited at Ice Dreams coaches must hold the following NCCP
Certification status:
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CanSkate Events – CanSkate “In-Training” or higher
All other Events – Primary STARSkate “Trained” or higher
Skate Canada coaches must have a valid Skate Canada photo ID and must bring the ID with them and present
it at the Coaches’ Registration Desk. Up to two certified coaches per entry will be accredited.
If a replacement coach is attending the event, please contact Skate Canada - Central Ontario 48 hours prior to
the event (905-760-9100 ext. 224).
** If a coach does not have their photo ID but is accredited to enter, a temporary ID will be provided at a cost
of $25.00.
No Refunds. No exceptions.**
EVENT INFORMATION
ICE DIMENSIONS: 200 x 85
VIDEO TAPING:
Private recording of your competitor only is permitted. Professional videotaping services will be available on
site.
ADMISSION:
General Admission
$5.00 per day
No charge for children under 5
No charge for competitors and their coaches
HOTEL INFORMATION
Name of Local Hotel:
Best Western – Inn on the Bay
1800 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R1
519-371-9200
*Special rate of $134.99 if booked by December 16, 2016. Based on 2 adults, kids under 12 free. Includes
deluxe continental breakfast and dining room voucher.
Travelodge
880 10th Street East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 1T4
519-371-9297
Quality Inn Owen Sound
950 6th Street East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 1H1
519-376-1551
Comfort Inn
955 9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 6N4
519-371-5500
2016 – 2017 SKATE CANADA - CENTRAL ONTARIO CODE OF CONDUCT
APPLICATION
This Code of Conduct and any rules made pursuant hereto shall apply to any skater participating in any competition, carnival, exhibition or
programme held within or sponsored, in whole or in part, by Skate Canada - Central Ontario.
PUBLICATION
This Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Skate Canada – Central Ontario and any amendments hereto, any
rules made from time to time pursuant hereto or by way of explanation hereof shall be determined and adopted by such Board of Directors
and shall be made known to all member clubs of Skate Canada – Central Ontario by the mailing of a copy of this Code of Conduct or any
amendments, rules or explanations to each of such member clubs within the Section. Further, any skater participating in any program or
competition of Skate Canada – Central Ontario shall be required to acknowledge receipt of a copy hereof and to agree in writing prior to
such participation to be bound by this Code of Conduct.
RULES
While participating in any competition, carnival, exhibition or program as a figure skater, such skater:
• shall not possess, use or supply to others any alcohol, narcotics or unprescribed drugs while at, within or near the site of such
competition, carnival, exhibition or program or any residence or other accommodations provided in connection therewith or while
in the course of being transported to or from such locations;
• shall not conduct himself or herself in an unreasonable or unacceptable manner (which for clarity shall mean and include
unsportsmanlike conduct, breaking training or curfew, wilfully damaging property or committing any act which is considered an
offence under any duly promulgated law); and
• shall not be in breach of any rules of conduct promulgated by Skate Canada.
PENALTIES
Any damage to property shall be paid for by the skater causing same. In addition to any action which may be taken immediately by the
Skate Canada – Central Ontario official in charge at the time, the skater shall be subject to being sent home at the skater's expense and
shall be required to reimburse any costs involved in the skater's participation in the event concerned and shall not receive any further
financial assistance from Skate Canada – Central Ontario.
APPEALS
If a skater wishes to appeal any personal application of this Code of Conduct, such skater shall submit a written appeal to the Chairman of
Skate Canada – Central Ontario within five days of the occurrence giving rise to the application. Such appeal will be immediately
investigated, a hearing shall be given to the skater and any decision thereon shall be binding upon the skater.
ACCIDENT AND PUBLICITY WAIVER
It is understood and agreed that Skate Canada - Central Ontario and the local organizing committee shall not be liable for injury or loss
occasioned by the athlete while travelling to or from or during the Skate Canada – Central Ontario competition, nor shall Skate Canada Central Ontario and the local organizing committee be responsible for any damages or losses caused by the athlete during the same time.
The athlete and/or athlete's parent(s)/legal guardian agree to indemnify Skate Canada - Central Ontario and the local organizing committee
and hold them harmless from any claims or demands in respect of such loss or damage.
The competitor hereby acknowledges and consents to the fact that the Skate Canada – Central Ontario competition will be videotaped
either in whole or in part. The competitor hereby consents to the use of his/her name, biography and likeness on or in connection with any
television or radio program, motion picture or still pictures, video, new media, Internet, web, print media or the advertising and publicizing of
such program as may be designated by Skate Canada - Central Ontario and waives all rights to remuneration or otherwise in connection
with the above. The foregoing is subject to assurance that the eligibility of the competitor will be fully protected by Skate Canada.
SKATE CANADA – CENTRAL ONTARIO
ONLINE COMPETITION REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
2017 ICE DREAMS
In order to register for competitions utilizing the Skate Canada - Central Ontario online competition registration system,
please have the following information ready before proceeding:
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Skater’s Skate Canada ten digit membership number (If you do not know your membership number please
CONTACT your home club.)
Email address associated with the skater’s record (If you do not know the email address on file, please CONTACT
your home club.)
Attending coach’s name and email address – if required by competition registration.
If entering a category with a partner, have the partner’s Skate Canada ten digit membership number, name and
e-mail address.
If entering an interpretive category, have the interpretive title.
If entering a team category, have the team name ready and for each skater on the team, have the Skate Canada
ten digit membership number and name.
Credit card information for payment processing.
If you are an international skater and do not yet have a registration number assigned to you, contact the Skate Canada Central Ontario office to obtain a registration number and password. This only needs to be done for the first
competition you are registering for and can be reused for subsequent competition registrations.
REGISTER:
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Go to the Skate Canada – Central Ontario Events page.
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Click on the icon for the respective event.
LOGIN:
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Enter your Skate Canada ten digit membership number and your password (default is your last name).
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Click “Log In” to proceed.
SKATER INFORMATION:
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Verify the mandatory fields for accuracy and complete any missing mandatory fields.
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Once you have completed this check, click the check box for “Confirm Above Information is Correct!”
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Click “Next” to continue. (You will not be able to proceed to registration without verifying the information.)
COMPETITION SELECTION:
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A list of all active competitions will be displayed, along with the closing date and time.
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To select the competition you wish to register for, click the competition name. You will be taken to category
selection screen.
NOTE: You can register for categories as long as the competition registration is open. You can log in and review your registration as
often as you like, pay for category registrations, add additional registrations at any time prior to registration closing and make
additional payments.
You can also remove registrations (only if competition is still open), but if the registrations have been paid for, you must contact the
REGISTRAR to receive a refund for the withdrawal.
CATEGORY SELECTION:
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Only categories that you are eligible to enter will be displayed. If you are female, only female categories will be
displayed. Also age restricted categories will be displayed appropriately, depending on your age on the
effective age date for the competition.
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If a category is FULL and no waiting list available, the category will display with a FULL status and you cannot
register for the category.
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If a category is FULL and a waiting list is available, you can click on the category and you will be asked if you want
to add your name to the waiting list (NO fee will be charged for waiting list entries).
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Click “Go” to proceed to register for the category.
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Attending Coach:
 Enter the name and e-mail address of the attending coach. (You may list up to two attending coaches.)
 Click “Add to add the category to your registration list.
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Registering a pair/dance team:
 Only one partner needs to register for a given category.
 Enter your partner’s Skate Canada ten digit membership number, name and e-mail address.
 Enter any attending coaches.
 Click “Add”. The partner’s number will be verified. If incorrect, an error message will be displayed.
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Submission:
 Once you have entered the categories you wish to register for, click “Submit Registration” to proceed to
payment processing.
WAIVERS CONFIRMATION:
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Click on the waiver link to review the waiver. Once reviewed, click the check box for agreement of the waiver.
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Once you have agreed (You cannot proceed without agreeing to the waiver.), click the “Submit” button to move
to payment processing.
PAYMENT PROCESSING:
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Only “PENDING” categories are listed for processing. All previous categories entries that have been paid are not
shown.
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Confirm that the entry fee being charged is correct.
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Complete the credit card information.
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Verify the information.
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Click the “Submit” button. ONLY CLICK ONCE.
PAYMENT CONFIRMATION:
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Once the payment has been processed a “Registration Payment Confirmation” screen will appear.
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You may print this page for your records.
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A confirmation e-mail has been sent to the e-mail address for the skater, to all attending coaches whose e-mail
address you provided, and to any partners you registered for.
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Click “Done”. You will be returned to the “Category Selection” screen.