Pleasure Beach Arena, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool FY4 1EZ

FREE SKATE

3rd - 7th APRIL 2018

Tel: 01253 341 707

Open Competition Entry Form

Tuesday 3rd – Saturday 7th April 2018. Closing Date – 23rd February 2018

PLEASE PRINT ALL DETAILS - Entries will not be accepted without skaters NISA membership number,

Coach’s membership number & date of Field Moves Seminar

COMPETITIONNAME: / COMPETITION LEVEL:
COMPETITOR NAME: / DATE OF BIRTH:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NO.: / EMAIL ADDRESS:
SKATING RINK/CLUB: / AGE ON CLOSING DATE:
(23rd February 2018)
NISA MEMBERSHIP NO.: / AGE AS AT 1st July 2017:
Date Skate UK Passport sent / NISA Membership Applied for:
LICENSED COACH NAME: / FIELD MOVES SEMINAR VENUE (COACH): / IJS SEMINAR VENUE (COACH):
LICENSED COACH NUMBER: / DATE ATTENDED: / DATE ATTENDED:
HIGHEST NISA TESTS PASSED: / LEVEL: / DATE PASSED:
FIELD MOVES / DANCE MOVES:
FREE:
ELEMENTS:
COMPETITIVE TEST (SHORT)
COMPETITIVE TEST (FREE)
PLEASE INDICATE DETAILS OF PENDING TESTS PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE:

PLEASE READ:

I am / we are an eligible skater as defined by NISA rules and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the competition entered. I / We consent to the above information being stored on a computer for the use of this competition. I am / we are aware that these competitions may be subject to doping control as recommended by the I.O.C. and the I.S.U. I am / we are fit to skate in this event and that there is no medical reason which prevents me / us from skating in this event.

Signed...... Skater Date: …......

(Parent or Guardian to sign if skater is under 18 years of age)

HAVE YOU ENCLOSED YOUR PROGRAMME CONTENT SHEET AS ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT IT

ENTRY FEES:

Solo Classes £45

Additional Competitions £35

Ice Dance Couples Classes £60

John McCarrick Show Team £6pp

Cheques made payable to BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

ENTRIES TO: Arena Box Office

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ, GB.

Tel: 01253 341707E-Mail:

Closing Date for this event is Friday 23rd February 2018

Late and Incomplete Entries will not be accepted

Payment Details Cheque / Debit Card / Credit Card (please circle)

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Security Number (last 3 digits on back)………………………………… Issue Number…………………….

Blackpool Skating Festival IJS 2018
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PROGRAMME CONTENTS SHEET
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN THE 23rd February 2018
PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND USE OFFICIAL ISU ABREVIATIONS.
If not completed correctly the entire form will be returned without being registered and NOT accepted.
COMPETITOR(S):
CATEGORY: LADIES MEN
EVENT ENTERED:
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ICE DANCE ENTRY FORM

Please send this form along with entry fee before the closing date of 23rd February 2018 to:

Arena Box Office, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1EZ

Telephone: 01253 341 707 Email:

Competition Details:

Competition Name / Level
Competition Name / Level
DETAILS OF MAN / DETAILS OF LADY
Full Name: / Full Name:
Address: / Address:
Email address: / Email address:
Membership Number: / Date of Birth: / Membership Number: / Date of Birth:
Age as of the 01/07/2017 / Age as of the 23/02/2018(closing date) / Age as of the 01/07/2017 / Age as of the 23/02/2018(closing date)
Telephone: / Mobile: / Telephone: / Mobile:
LIcensed Coach Name: / Licensed Coach Membership Number: / Licensed Coach Name: / Licensed Coach Membership Number:
Field Moves Seminar Attended (date and venue): / Field Moves Seminar Attended (date and venue):

Entry fee: £60 for ice dance couples, £45 for Singles

Cheques to be made payable to BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the competition entered and am a fully paid up member of NISA on the date of the competition. I consent to the above information being stored on the computer for use by Blackpool Ice Skating Festival.

Signed:______Date:______

Event Number and Competition Name / Event level / Minimum Test Requirement / Maximum Test Requirement / Program Length / Notes
BEAVER CREEK CUP.
1A, BEGINNER GIRLS AGED 8 & UNDER
1C, BEGINNER GIRLS AGED 9 & OVER
PENGUIN CUP.
BEGINNER BOYS AGED 9 & UNDER
ANDREW BESTWICK TROPHY
BEGINNER BOYS AGED 10 & OVER / Beginner / Skate UK Gold Star (Figure) or Level 1 Field Moves
A photocopy of the Skate UK passport must be submitted with the application form (unless Novice Field Moves or Level 1 Dance Moves already held) / Must not hold any of the following:

Level 1 Elements or
Level 1 Free

/ 1½ Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps, consisting of:
A maximum of 3 jump elements including

single jumps only, excluding axel, lutz and flip
NO combinations or sequences are permitted

NB - A 3 (waltz) jump is not a listed jump and is not counted as a jump element.
A maximum of 2 spins,

2 Basic positions (of different ISU abbreviation) only are allowed with no change of foot and no change of position. (Min 3 revs)

A maximum of 1 Step Sequence (min 75% ice coverage required).
JUDE CARPENTER TROPHY.
GIRLS AGED 10 & UNDER
DEBBIE JONES TROPHY
GIRLS AGED 11 & OVER
HARRINGTON TROPHY
BOYS ANY AGE / Level 1 / Level 1 Field Moves and either

Level 1 Elements or
Level 1 Free

/ Must not hold any of the following:

Level 2 Elements or
Level 2 Free

/ 1½ Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps, consisting of:
A maximum of 4 jump elements including

single jumps only, excluding axel ,and lutz
A maximum of 1 jump combination or sequence consisting of only 2 single jumps, excluding axel & lutz.

There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position. The spin combination can be executed with a change of foot and a minimum of six (6) revolutions or without a change of foot and a minimum of four (4) revolutions. In both spins flying entries are allowed.
A Maximum of 1 step sequence utilising the full ice surface
JANICE DOUGHERTY TROPHY.
2A, GIRLS AGED 12 & UNDER
2B, GIRLS AGED 13 & OVER
CHARITIES TROPHY.
BOYS ANY AGE. / Level 2 / Level 2 Field Moves and either

Level 2 Elements or
Level 2 Free

/ Must not hold any of the following

Level 3 Elements or
Level 3 Free

/ 1½ Minutes (+/- 5 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps, consisting of:
A maximum of 4 jump elements, consisting of

single jumps only (no axels allowed)
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences consisting of only 2 single jumps excluding axels.
Any single jump cannot be executed more than twice in total.

There must be a maximum of two (2) of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position.
The spin combination can be executed with a change of foot and a minimum of six (6) revolutions or without a change of foot with a minimum of four (4) revolutions.
In both spins flying entries are allowed
A Maximum of 1 step sequence utilizing the full ice surface
JANE DIXON TROPHY.
3A, GIRLS AGED 12 & UNDER
3B, GIRLS AGED 13 & OVER
JEREMY SMART TROPHY
BOYS ANY AGE / Level 3 / Level 3 Field Moves and either

Level 3 Elements or
Level 3 Free

/ Must not hold any of the following

Level 4 Elements or
Level 4 Free

/ 2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements, consisting of

Single jumps only – axels allowed
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences consisting of only 2 single jumps or axels.
Any single jump cannot be executed more than twice in total.

There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position.
The spin combination can be executed with a change of foot and a minimum of six (6) revolutions or without a change of foot with a minimum of four (4) revolutions. In both spins flying entries are allowed
A Maximum of 1 step sequence utilizing the full ice surface
NB The axel may not be attempted more than twice in the programme
DIXON TROPHY.
LADIES ANY AGE
MARY HARRINGTON TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE. / Level 4
(Basic Novice A)
Please see ISU communication 2024 / Level 4 Field Moves and either

Level 4 Elements or
Level 4 Free

/ Must not hold any of the following

Level 5 Elementor
Level 5 Free

/ 2½ Minutes
(+/- 10 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements, consisting of

1 axel type jump element (either solo or in combination or sequence)
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences consisting of only 2 jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps but only the two most difficult jumps will be counted.
Any single or double jump cannot be executed more than twice in total.
Triple jumps not permitted
There must be one step sequence fully utilising the ice surface.

A maximum of 2 spins with different ISU abbreviations, one (1) must be a spin combination with or without change of foot (Min 6 revs in total) and one (1) a spin with no change of position and with or without a change of foot (min 6 revs in total).
Flying entry is allowed.
BLACKBURN TROPHY.
LADIES ANY AGE
WREN HILTON TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE. / Level 5
(Basic Novice A)
Please see ISU communication 2024 / Level 5 Field Moves and either

Level 5 Elements or
Level 5 Free

/ Must not hold

Level 6 Elements or
Level 6 Free

/ 2½ Minutes (+/- 10 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of
A maximum of 4 jump elements, consisting of

1 axel type jump element (either solo or in combination or sequence)
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences consisting of only 2 jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps but only the two most difficult jumps will be counted.
Any single or double jump cannot be executed more than twice in total.
Triple jumps not permitted.
There must be one step sequence fully utilising the ice surface.

A maximum of two (2) spins with different ISU abbreviations, one (1) must be a spin combination with or without change of foot (Min 6 revs in total) and one (1) a spin with no change of position and with or without a change of foot (min 6 revs in total). Flying entry is allowed.
BLACKPOOL FIGURE SKATING TROPHY.
LADIES ANY AGE
THOMPSON TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE.
. / Level 6
(Basic Novice B)
Please see ISU communication 2024 / Level 6 Field Moves and either

Level 6 Element or
Level 6 Free

/ Must not hold

Level 7 Element or
Level 7 Free or

Any part of any Competitive Test / 3 Minutes
(+/- 10 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of
A maximum of 5 jump elements consisting of

1 Axel type jump element (either solo or in combination or sequence)
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences. A combination may consist of only 2 jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only the 2 most difficult jumps will be counted when using the IJS.
Any single or double jump (including double axel) cannot be executed more than twice in total.
Only 2 jumps with 2 ½ revolutions or more can be repeated either in a jump combination or jump sequence.

A maximum of 2 spins with different ISU abbreviations. One of which must be a spin combination (min 10 revs in total) and one a flying spin or spin with a flying entrance (min 6 revs in total)
There must be for Ladies and for Men: A maximum of 1 step sequence fully utilising the ice surface. The step will receive level features and will also be evaluated in GOE.
SWWP AUDITION DAY TROPHY.
LADIES ANY AGE
REDBURN TROPHY.
MEN ANY AGE. / Level 7
(Basic Novice B)
Please see ISU communication 2024 / Level 7 Field moves
and either

Level 7 Elements
Level 7 Free
Old NISA

Pre Novice Competitive Test / Must not hold

Level 8 Element
Level 8 Free
Any part of old NISA Novice Competitive Test or higher

/ 3 Minutes
(+/- 10 seconds) / Skaters must perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of
A maximum of 5 jump elements for ladies and 6 for men, consisting of

1 Axel type jump element (either solo or in combination or sequence)
A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences. A combination may consist of only 2 jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only the 2 most difficult jumps will be counted when using the IJS.
Only 2 jumps with 2 ½ revolutions or more can be repeated either in a jump combination or jump sequence.

Exhibition Competitions and Team skate

Event Number and Competition Name / Event level / Minimum Test Requirement / Maximum Test Requirement / Program Length / Notes
JASON KELLY EXHIBTION TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 10 & UNDER / ANY LEVEL / No Minimum Test Requirements / No Maximum Test Requirements / 2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds) /

MUST NOT be aged 11 by the closing date.
Costumes to reflect music chosen.
Vocal or non-vocal

music allowed.

The competitor must carry on and off the ice in one trip any props.

Judged by all judges in the
following:
– Costume suitability.
– Musical Interpretation.
– Entertainment.
LEONARD THOMPSON EXHIBTION TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 11 & OVER / ANY LEVEL / No Minimum Test Requirements / No Maximum Test Requirements / 2 Minutes
(+/- 5 seconds) /

MUST be aged 11 or over by the closing date.
Costumes to reflect music chosen.
Vocal or non-vocal music allowed.
The competitor must carry on and off the ice in one trip any props.

Judged by all the judges in
following:
– Costume suitability.
– Musical Interpretation.
-- Entertainment.
JOHN MCCARRICK SHOW TEAM TROPHY
FOR GIRLS & BOYS OF ANY AGE /

For Teams of minimum 4 and Maximum 12 Skaters.
Any Age.
Any Level.
Show number to be no longer than 4 minutes long.

Costumes to reflect music chosen.
Vocal or non-vocal music allowed.
The competitor must carry on and off the ice in one trip any props.

Judged by all judges in the
following:
– Costume suitability.
– Musical Interpretation.
– Entertainment.

“Pleasure Beach” Aggregate Cup.

The award goes to Team / Club that gains the most points throughout the competitions.

Points made up from:

20 points for 1st place; 15 points for 2nd place; 10 points for 3rd place; 8 points for 4th place;

6 points for 5th place; 5 points for 6th place; 4 points for 7th place; 3 points for 8th place;

2 points for 9th place and 1 point to the 10th place

ADULT SINGLE PRE-BRONZE

Skaters must not hold level 5 elements or free or equivalent

A competitor in the Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that must contain:

A maximum of four (4) jump elements. Only single jumps are permitted, no Axel type jump, no double or triple jumps and no Lutz can be included.

No jump combinations or sequences are allowed.

No listed jump may be repeated more than once within a programme.

Non-listed jumps may be included in the program as part of connecting footwork only.

b. A maximum of two (2) basic position spin with NO change of position and NO change of foot.

The spins must have a minimum of 3 revolutions.

Flying spins are not permitted.

There must be a minimum of two (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be

counted.

A maximum of one choreographic-step sequence (i.e., circular, straight line, serpentine) or choreographic-spiral sequence covering at least 50% of the usual pattern (e.g. half a serpentine, half of a straight line etc.)

In case of a circular step sequence a full circle is required covering ½ the width of the ice

surface

To be counted a spiral sequence must include at least two (2) spiral positions of not less than 3

seconds each or one (1) spiral position not less than 6 seconds long.

Only the first executed attempt of a choreographic-step sequence or choreographic-spiral

sequence will contribute to the technical score.

Additional spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will

be counted as moves-in-the field (transitions) and marked as such.

Duration: The maximum time is 1:40 seconds, but may be less (The preferred programme

length is 1 minute and 30 seconds)

NOTE: If there are fewer than 4 competitors in any class, the organisers reserve the right to

amalgamate Classes

ADULT SINGLE BRONZE

Competition. 28 / Must be 21 but not 28 before 1st July 2017
Competition. 29 / Must be 28 but not 47 before 1st July 2017
Competition. 30 / Must be 47 before 1st July 2017 (no upper age limit)

A competitor in the Adult Bronze Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that may contain:

A maximum of four (4) jump elements. Only single jumps are permitted, no axel type jump, no double or triple jumps can be included.

A jump combination may consist of the same or another single jump. There may be up to

three jump combinations or jump sequences in the Free Program. One jump combination

could consist of up to three (3) listed jumps, the other two up to two (2) listed jumps.

A jump sequence may consist of any number of single jumps that may be linked by non-listed

jumps like mazurkas, etc. and/or hops immediately following each other while maintaining the

jump rhythm (knee); there can be no turns/steps, crossovers or stroking during the sequence.

However, only the two jumps with the highest value will count.

Please note that a half-loop in combination with any other listed jump will result in a

jump combination.

Any solo jump can be repeated only once and this repetition must be done either in a