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Rules and General Information
a. Each contestant must be an eligible member in good standing of the United States Figure Skating Association.
b. Skating will be judged primarily on entertainment value (artistic and theatrical qualities).
c. Costumes should fit the performance and be appropriate and in good taste for the age of the Skater. See Rule d.3 & d.4 below.
d. Props are optional. If used they must be placed and removed in one (1) minute. All props must be safe, PLEASE BE SURE TO READ 1 - 8 BELOW. DISREGARD OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AS DETERMINED BY REFEREE. ALL PROPS WILL BE EXAMINED FOR SAFETY BY THE BACKSTAGE SECURITY. IF IT IS THE OPINION OF THE SRFSC CRYSTALLINE CLASSIC COMPETITION COMMITTEE THAT ANY PROP IS UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OR DAMAGING TO SKATERS AND/OR ARENA PROPERTY IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE USED.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING RULES THAT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED:
1. Live "people" props may walk on skates onto the ice but must remain at their fixed location during the performance.
2. NO LIVE ANIMALS.
3. THE USE OF BOAS OR FEATHERS ON COSTUMES, OR AS A PROP, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED (MINIMUM use on headpieces okay).
4. ANY AND ALL COSTUME ORNAMENTATION MUST BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED SO AS NOT TO DISLODGE WHILE
SKATING UNDER NORMAL COMPETITION CONDITIONS. NO SKATER MAY TAKE THE ICE IF ANY DECORATION ON THEIR COSTUME
IS NOT SECURE. ITEMS FALLING FROM COSTUMES DURING SKATING ARE SUBJECT TO A DEDUCTION OR DISQUALIFICATION.
5. The use of fog/dry ice as a stage tool is forbidden. This became necessary due to the improper water containers that the dry ice was dropped into leaving large holes/indents in the ice, making it a safety hazard for the Skaters.
6. Absolutely no glass, china, ceramic, or mirrors whatsoever allowed on or about the ice ... i.e., no glass in picture frames, mirrors or mirrored trays, no cups or glasses, light bulbs, candle holders, perfume/polish bottles, etc.
7. The use of power cords stretched across the ice or the arena floor and railing is forbidden.
8. No lighting of candles or the like permitted.
9. No motorcycles or power driven items on or around the ice.
10. Any prop that may cause damage to the ice, i.e., items with rough bottoms and/or sharp edges, that could cause grooves in the ice, may not be used.
11. HELIUM (MYLAR OR LATEX) BALLOONS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ICE OR INSIDE ICE ARENA (CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH CEILING LIGHTS, MUSIC/VIDEO/LASER SYSTEM, ETC.).
e. The locker room of the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club is strictly for the SRFSC members. Dressing rooms are provided at the back of the arena for all other competitors. Due to numerous problems with items being misplaced or damaged, all friends and non-competing children/teens are asked to stay out of the SRFSC locker room and the back dressing rooms. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKS (water okay) OR FOOD IS PERMITTED IN ANY LOCKER/DRESSING ROOM.
f. Due to the small area containing numerous props, the narrow walkway to get backstage and dressing rooms, ONLY BACKSTAGE CREW AND THOSE THEN COMPETING SKATERS ARE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. FAMILY AND FRIENDS MUST WAIT BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S AREA FOR THE SKATER TO COME FROM BACKSTAGE.
WITH REGARDS TO "d", "e", and "f" ABOVE WE MUST ASK FOR EVERYONE'S COOPERATION AND CONSIDERATION. WE CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT THESE RULES ARE...COMMON SENSE, COURTESY AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND THEIR BELONGINGS IS A NECESSITY...IF PROBLEMS ARISE, PLEASE ADVISE THE FRONT DESK/REGISTRATION AND THE SITUATION WILL BE CHECKED INTO PROMPTLY.
g. No doubles or camel spins on backstage warm-up ice.
h. PROS: Because of safety factors do not take your child(-ren) backstage or on the ice with you. You will be asked to leave.
i. The Crystalline Classic Competition has only one Official Photographer, ROBERT KOCH STUDIOS. No one else is authorized to offer photos for sale of the Crystalline Classic 1997 Competition. Caution should be taken if you are approached by anyone else offering to sell pictures of your skater(s). It would also be appreciated if you would notify the front desk/registration should you be approached.
j. The Crystalline Classic Competition has only one Official Video Service, R.& J. VIDEO. R. & J. VIDEO has exclusive use of the area surrounding the ice surface for set up of their equipment. Those of you with your own video cameras may not use tripods as the walkways and aisles are too narrow and at all times the path must be kept clear for R. & J. Video's equipment while taping.
k. THE ROW OF SEATS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE JUDGES ARE NOT TO BE USED. BLEACHER AISLE ALONG WALKWAY RAIL SHALL BE KEPT CLEAR...ABSOLUTELY NO SITTING/STANDING IN AISLE OR ON STAIRS. THESE AREAS MUST REMAIN CLEAR AND OPEN PER FIRE MARSHALL'S INSTRUCTIONS.
l. No charge for admission will be made. All are welcome on a first serve basis to the capacity of the arena.
a. Contestants may enter any level for which they qualify, or any lever higher. They may enter a category at only one level (SEE RULE V. BELOW)
b. Two entries are required to hold an event. Refunds will be made if an event is not held. Age restrictions will be STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
c. LATE ENTRIES MAY BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMPETITION COMMITTEE AND WILL BE CHARGED A DOUBLE FEE. HOWEVER, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED/ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 18, 1997. ALL CATEGORY CHANGES WILL REQUIRE A DOUBLE FEE. NO EXCEPTIONS...ANY CHANGE IS DOUBLE!
d. Previous winners of the Crystalline Classic Award/Best of the Competition (First Place Overall) can not enter or compete in the Redwood Empire Crystalline Classic Competition in an individual/single event and are thus also ineligible for Recall. They may, however, enter and compete in a pairs or group event.
e. Cancellation, if made at least two weeks before the competition, will be refunded with a $15.00 service charge. Other refunds, for illness or injury, will only be made with a Doctor's letter excusing the Skater, and will not be subject to the $15.00 service charge.
f. Categories may be divided, expanded or combined depending on the number of entries. COMPETITION SCHEDULE WILL ONLY BE MAILED TO COMPETITOR'S HOME CLUB PRESIDENT AND/OR TEST CHAIR AND/OR COMPETITION CHAIR FOR POSTING AT ARENA/CLUB.
g. All Skaters over 18 years of age and parents of Skaters under 18 years of age must sign an Assumption of Risk form.
a. If entering more than one single event and not entering a pairs or group event, only one form need be sent.
b. If entering a single and pairs event, separate pair forms for each partner should be sent, with both partners fees and forms sent together.
c. If entering a group number and a single number, each member of the group needs to fill out an entry form. All forms and money for the group must be sent together. The individual Skaters of the group, if entering other events, must also send separate entry forms for those events.
a. Limited: No axels or double jumps permitted. AN AXEL OR DOUBLE JUMP IN THE ROUTINE WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION.
b. Dramatic: A serious or emotional rendering of the Skater's music.
c. Light: A category which is not dramatic.
d. Professionals: Open only to those skaters as defined by the USFSA as INELIGIBLE.
e. Pairs: Two (2) skaters - BOY/GIRL.
f. Similar Pairs: Two (2) skaters - GIRL/GIRL or BOY/BOY.
g. Groups: A group of skaters performing to a program built on a specific theme. The Competition Committee shall, by size and type, determine which groups skate against each other.
h. Multi-Generational/Family: Those skating in this category must be related and of two or more generations, such as, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Grandmother/Grandson, Uncle/Niece/Cousin.
i. Interpretive: An extemporaneous performance. We will provide the music...could be fast or slow music. Group will assemble backstage by the outside Zamboni door 20 minutes prior to the scheduled event and will be taken to a secluded room backstage. At that time your music will be played three times for you in the room and then played 2 times on ice for practice. Then the Skaters will skate the event. Judging will be based on
entertainment value so ... Be Creative ! Have Fun ! Enjoy Making Up Your Own Program !
(NO COACHING ALLOWED WHILE SKATERS ARE PRACTICING ON ICE. PROS, YOU ARE SPECTATORS FOR THIS EVENT .. SIT BACK AND ENJOY!).
V. SKATING LEVEL AND CLASSIFICATION:
Competitors may enter any level for which they qualify, or any level higher. They may enter a category at only one level. Men and Ladies will compete in the same groups. Novice, Junior, Senior and Adult Skaters will be divided by draw. All other events will be divided into groups with Skaters of similar skating ability and ages based on the opinion of the Competition Committee. Juvenile and Intermediate Skaters will not be mixed under any circumstances.
Singles:
Preliminary Singles & Preliminary Interpretive..........Ability of Preliminary Test.
Juvenile Singles & Juvenile Interpretive....................Juvenile Freestyle, 12 YEARS AND UNDER AS OF 3/11/97.
Intermediate Singles & Intermediate Interpretive.....Juvenile Freestyle, 13 YEARS AND OVER AS OF 3/11/97.
Novice Singles & Novice Interpretive ........................Intermediate Freestyle.
Junior Singles & Junior Interpretive...........................Novice Freestyle.
Senior Singles & Senior Interpretive..........................Junior/Senior Freestyle.
Preliminary Adults....Preliminary through Intermediate Freestyle. You may compete in this category if you are 18 - 24 years of age and have not passed
the Novice Freestyle Test. If you are under 18 years of age, 25 years or older, or passed a USFSA Novice or higher Freestyle
Test as of 3/11/97, this is not the appropriate category for you.
Adult ...................No division by test level. Skaters 25 - 40 years of age as of 3/11/97 may compete in this category.
Masters ...............No division by test level. Skaters 40 years of age or older as of 3/11/97 may compete in this category.
Professional ........Open only to those skaters as defined by the USFSA as ineligible. These skaters will not compete
against eligible skaters and will not be considered for the Recall event. Previous Crystalline Classic Champions are welcome in this
category if currently ineligible. Participants in this category must also be current members of USFSA. The winner of each
Professional event may be asked to do an exhibition of their winning program after Recall event during Recall Accounting.
Pairs/Similar Pairs .......... No age limit, no division by test.
Multi-Generational/
Family Pairs ........Two skaters, related, each a different generation, i.e., Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Uncle/Niece/Cousin.
VI. MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TIMES:
a. Timing begins with the first movement of the Skater (hand, foot or anything else). If your music is too long, stand still and begin at the appropriate time. There is no minimum time for music.
b. Overtime performances will result in disqualification. You are allowed 10 seconds above the time limit for your category. THIS CAN BE THE MOST HEARTBREAKING RULE OF ALL....SO, PLEASE, CHECK YOUR MUSIC!
Time Limits:
Limited, Preliminary, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Preliminary Adult, Adult,
Masters, Novice Pairs, Adult Pairs, Similar Pairs, Multi-Generational Pairs ............................................ 2 MINUTES
Junior, Senior, Junior Pairs, Senior Pairs ......................................................................................... 2-1/2 MINUTES
Professionals ......................................................................................................................................... 3 MINUTES
Mini-Groups (3 - 6 Skaters) ............................................................................................................. 2-1/2 MINUTES
Large Groups (7 or more Skaters) ............................................................................. NOT TO EXCEED 4 MINUTES
a. Cassettes only, one piece of music per tape. TAPES MUST BE REWOUND AND CUED, READY TO PLAY.
b. All cassettes must be marked with Skater's name and event. No cases please.
c. Music is to be turned in at the Music/Registration Desk when Skater registers.
d. Music is to be picked up at the Music/Registration Desk after the completion of an event.
e. Tapes left at the desk will only be mailed after a self-addressed stamped envelope is received by the Committee.
The Judges for the Crystalline Classic will come from artistic and theatrical backgrounds, including skating and dance. They will be looking for programs of high audience appeal with strong skating ability when appropriate. Half of the Judges marks will be based on showmanship and audience appeal. The other half of the marks will include technical execution, costumes and props. Ties between Skaters will be broken, if possible. The highest showmanship will prevail. Tied Skaters will receive equal awards, and the next Skater shall receive the next place. No place will be omitted.
At several times during the day, Judges by group discussion may select Skaters to compete for the Crystalline Classic Award. Skaters may be recalled for any or all events they have entered. However, they may compete for the Crystalline Classic Award in one singles event and/or one pair event. If a Skater is recalled for more than one single event or one pair event, the Skater must choose one of their single events or one of their pair events to enter. IN NO CASE MAY A SKATER SKATE MORE THAN TWICE IN THE RECALL. If a Skater skates twice in the Recall, he/she shall receive only one award and that will be his/her highest award.
Skaters recalled more than once in an event (singles/pairs) shall notify the Competition Committee of their program by turning in their music at the appropriate time. Once music has been turned in the decision cannot be changed.
In order to be recalled a Skater must place FIRST in their event. If first place is recalled, the second place becomes available to be recalled. If first and second place are recalled, then third place is allowed to be recalled. AT NO TIME WILL ANYONE BE RECALLED WHO HAS NOT PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD!
INTERPRETIVE EVENTS ARE NOT OPEN FOR RECALL.
A GROUP MAY BE RECALLED ONLY AS RECOGNITION OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENT, BUT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CRYSTALLINE CLASSIC AWARD.
Awards for ALL SKATERS in all events, and pictures, will be made after each event. Non-placing competitors may have their pictures taken if they desire. See the photographer. REMEMBER, EVERYONE RECEIVES A MEDAL.
The Crystalline Classic Award will be presented to the Skater deemed "Best of the Competition". The Judges will choose among those Skaters specifically invited to reskate their programs for this event. Announcements will be posted periodically throughout the day as to which Skaters have been chosen to reskate. PLEASE NOTE: THE WINNERS OF PREVIOUS CRYSTALLINE CLASSIC AWARDS (BEST OF COMPETITION) MAY NOT COMPETE AGAIN FOR THE RECALL AWARD IN THE SAME TYPE OF EVENT FOR WHICH THEY WON THE COMPETITION IN., I.E., SINGLES MAY COMPETE IN PAIRS AND PAIRS MAY COMPETE IN SINGLES.
The Marsha Kresge Award will be presented to the Preliminary/Juvenile Skater who receives the highest placing in the Recall Event.. This Skater must be 12 years or younger.
The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is located at 1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, California. Ice surface is 85 x 155. Warm-up area will be approximately two (2) strips backstage. NOVICE AND ABOVE WILL RECEIVE ON ICE WARM-UP PRIOR TO THEIR SPECIFIC EVENT.
Audience Indicated by * * * * * * * * * * 1 2
Follow Spots Indicated by
Judges Indicated by Dressing
Warm Rooms
1 Awards Desk Up 4
2 Photographer Desk Coffee Shop
3 Video Desk
4 Guest /Competitor Dressing Rooms
(Upstairs and Downstairs Right) 3
FOLLOW SPOTS WILL BE USED. SKATERS HAVE THE OPTION OF USING HOUSE LIGHTS AND/OR FOLLOW SPOTS. IT IS THE INTENTION
OF THE REDWOOD EMPIRE ICE ARENA TO USE COLORED FOLLOW SPOTS FOR ALL EVENTS, INCLUDING PAIRS AND GROUPS, UNLESS THE BACKSTAGE MANAGER IS NOTIFIED JUST PRIOR TO THE SKATER'S EVENT.
There is no official practice ice. Please contact JOANNE BARTLETT at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena, 707/546-7147, for information about practice ice schedule.
XIII. MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: OFFICIAL HOTEL
LOS ROBLES LODGE
925 Edwards Avenue
Santa Rosa, California
707/545-6330
MENTION THE "SANTA ROSA FSC CRYSTALLINE CLASSIC COMPETITION" FOR A REDUCED RATE ! !
Other Accommodations in Area:
SUPER 8 MOTEL, 2732 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa 707/543-5544
RED LION INN, 1 Red Lion Drive, Rohnert Park 707/584-5466
MOTEL 6, 2760 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa 707/546-9563
RAMADA INN, Hopper Avenue, Santa Rosa 707/575-4600
FOUNTAINGROVE INN, Santa Rosa 707/578-6101
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
SHARI SKINNER 707/481-6505 after 7 p.m
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