COVENTRY OPEN IJS 2017
THE COMPETITION WILL BE HELD MONDAY 26th JUNE TO THURSDAY 29th JUNE 2017
Closing Date is 12 Noon on Friday 2nd June 2017
(Applications received after 12 noon will NOT be accepted)
RULES
1. The competitions are open to all fully paid up eligible skaters as defined by the National Ice Skating
Association of UK Ltd and will be held under NISA regulations and permit (Applied for). All levels
will be judged under the International Judging System. Please check NISA website for any
amendments to Generic Criteria.
2. All technical requirements are National tests with the exception of competitive tests where
appropriate, and are exactly as per NISA generic programme requirements 2016/2017.
3. Entries to all competitions will be treated on a first received basis with a limit to entries in each
section determined by time available. Reserve lists will operate until the draw for entries to oversubscribed sections, also on a first received basis. Qualifying date for age is as at closing.
4. All Competitors must be ready to skate at least half an hour before the time stated on the
timetable. The timetable on the web site will only be a provisional one and will be subject to
change.
5. Skaters in all levels must complete the programme content sheet attached to the entry form. This
should be filled in using the shorthand as stated on the form, with the timings of each element
filled in, signed and dated. This form must be sent with the entry form and entries CANNOT be
accepted without it.
6. Entry forms not giving coach membership details or details of seminars will be returned to
skaters without being accepted. All coaches signing paperwork for entry to this event must have
completed a Field Moves seminar and also attended a discipline specific IJS seminar which must
have been within 12 months of the event. Coaches not mentioned on the entry form will not under
any circumstances be issued with an accreditation.
7. Levels in all events must be attained by the closing date of the competitions. The national
standards will be strictly adhered to. If the standard of a skater should change before the closing
date, notification to the competition organiser is required immediately.
8. Test passes obtained in competitions for Skaters will only be considered before the closing date
and after all relevant checks have been made by NISA.
9. Coventry Figure Skating Club reserves the right:
 To refuse entries without a reason assigned
 To cancel, combine or split competitions into subsections
 To retain the right of decision on all matters, their decision being final
10. Competitions with only one competitor may require to skate to standard and will be at the
discretion of the Referee. Skaters in this situation will be informed and given the opportunity to
withdraw.
11. A photocopy of the Skate UK Passport must be supplied with entry for all Beginner competitions
who have not achieved NISA level 1 Field Moves.
12. Refunds will be made to all competitors not offered entry after the closing date. Refunds will be
paid by cheque.
13. Cancelled or withdrawn applications after the closing date of 12 Noon on 2 nd June 2017 will not be
entitled to a refund.
14. Entries accompanied by a cheque that bounces will not be accepted until the entry fee is paid in
cash together with an excess fee of £15 to cover bank charges.
15. Coventry Figure Skating Club cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or loss of personal
property.
16. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM THE POST OFFICE DUE TO A LACK OF POSTAGE.
17. UNDELIVERED ENTRIES (RETURNED TO THE POST OFFICE) REQUIRING A SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE
COLLECTED FROM THE POST OFFICE.
18. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Proof of postage does not imply receipt.
19. The date of the draw will be advertised on the CFSC website www.coventryfigureskatingclub.org.uk
20. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COMPETITION ORGANISER FOR AN INDICATION OF WHAT DAYS
EVENTS WILL BE SKATED. THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO ANY COMPETITOR UNTIL
IT IS OFFICIALLY POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. ALL ENQUIRIES OF THIS NATURE WILL BE IGNORED.
21. All skaters will be filmed for IJS purposes.
22. The competition may be subject to doping control under NISA rules and by the ISU.
23. Music for programmes will be accepted on CD. All music must be clearly marked with competitors
name and class. It is advisable that you have a spare disc with you.
24. Competition dates and timetabling will be verified after the closing date following consultation with
the Referee. A timetable will be posted on the club website www.coventryfigureskatingclub.org.uk
as soon as it becomes available. Enquiries regarding the timetable/skating order will not be replied
to.
25. Winners of competitions will be required to sign for trophies (or parents/guardians/coaches) which
is held at the winner’s risk. Trophies must be returned to Coventry Figure Skating Club One
calendar month or on request before Coventry IJS Open 2018 in good condition. Damaged trophies
or not returned will incur a charge for the cost of replacing it.
26. Still photography will be allowed of Podium shots in accordance with the Child Protection in Sport
Policy and permits must be obtained from Reception. However, you will be able to purchase an
official recording of your child’s performance from the Registration table.
27. The throwing of teddies/soft toys/artificial flowers will be permitted in certain areas. Persons
throwing packets of sweets/food will be asked to leave the building immediately and will put
their club at risk of not entering a future competition.
28. Anyone booking hotel accommodation/train or flights prior to being informed that they are in the
competition do so at their own risk.
29. By entering the competition you agree to abide by all the rules and regulations laid out in this
document.
30. Guest Skaters will be considered only if time permits, and the category is not oversubscribed, when
the time table has been completed and after the closing date.
ENTRY FEES:
IJS SOLO SKATERS £50 & IJS LEVELS 8 TO 10 ENTERING BOTH SHORT & FREE PROGRAMME £90
BEGINNER/BASIC NOVICE PAIRS £50 (per couple) & ADVANCED NOVICE/JUNIOR/SENIOR PAIRS ENTERING
SHORT & FREE PROGRAMME £90 (per couple)
Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to Coventry Figure Skating Club. Please print the
competitors name and event on the reverse of all cheques.
Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date.
Please do not send cash in the post.
Competitors wishing proof of receipt of application should enclose a SAE
Post application and cheques to Mr Jon Brooks, 23 Julian Close, Great Wyrley, WALSALL. WS6 6NP
BACS payment to LLOYDS BANK – ACCOUNT NO 70838162 - SORT CODE 77-07-01 - ENTER SKATER NAME
AS THE REFERENCE (remember to post or email you application to [email protected])