CRYSTALLINE CLASSIC COMPETITION
MARCH 26, 27, 28, 1999


GENERAL RULES

  1. Crystalline Classic (A Showcase Competition) will be held at The Redwood Empire Ice Arena, 1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, on March 26, 27, 28, 1999, sponsored by the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club, and sanctioned by the USFSA.


  2. This competition will be held in accordance with the 1999 USFSA Rulebook.


  3. All skaters must be a member in good standing of the USFSA.

  4. Skating will be judged primarily for entertainment value (artistic and theatrical qualities).


  5. Siblings will be separated whenever possible.


  6. All events may be divided or combined at the discretion of the competition committee, and/or the Chief Referee.


  7. The minimum number of entries needed to hold an event is two, except Interpretive events, which require four. Entry fees will be refunded if an event is not held.


  8. Schedules: Please do not call and ask for a competition schedule. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and we will be happy to mail you one. All participating clubs will receive a competition schedule.


  9. Refund of Fees: Refund of entry fees will be made in accordance with CR33.05. If a skater withdraws prior to the closing date of February 27, 2026, fees will be refunded. Otherwise, refunds will be made only if the failure to participate is due to a death in the immediate family.


  10. The Chief Referee's interpretation of the rules and decisions on all questions not covered by these rules shall be final.


  11. All skaters 18 years of age and older must sign the Assumption of Risk form. All skaters under 18 year of age, must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Assumption of Risk form.


REGISTRATION
A Registration Desk will be located in the lobby of the ice arena. All competitors are required to register, turn in their music, and be ready to skate one hour before the scheduled time of their event.

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BULLETIN BOARDS & NOTICES
An official Bulletin Board will be maintained. The most current schedule and skating order will be posted. This schedule supersedes all other schedules. Notices on this board are to be considered sufficient notice to all persons. A tentative schedule with entries by event and group will be sent to all participating clubs.

ARENA AND ICE SURFACE
The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is 185 x 85 feet with slightly rounded corners.

LOCKER ROOMS
The Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club locker room is for club members only. There will be a guest locker room for out of town competitors. Food is not permitted in any of the locker rooms.

WARM-UP
Warm up will be approximately two strips backstage. Double jumps or camel spins are not permitted on backstage ice. Novice and above will receive on ice warm up before their specific event.

MUSIC
All music must be a cassette tape. Tapes must be clearly marked with competitor�s name and event. Tapes must be cued and ready to play when turned in. It is a good idea to have a back-up cassette in you possession. Tapes must be picked up at the registration desk after the completion of each event.

LIGHTS
Follow spots will be used. Skaters have the option of using house lights. It is the intention of the arena to use colored follow spots for all events, including pairs and groups, unless the backstage monitors are notified prior to the skater�s event.

SAFETY RULES FOR PROPS
  1. For safety reasons the following props are not permitted, but are not limited to, live animals, balloons, candles, feather boas, feathers, fog, dry ice, power cords, all types of glass, and power driven items.


  2. If props are used, they must be removed in one minute of program completion.


  3. Live people props may walk on skates, but they must remain in their fixed position during the performance.


  4. All props will be inspected by the safety committee, before they are allowed on the ice.


  5. The use of any prop may be denied at the discretion of the competition committee, and/or Chief Referee.





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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to all competitors. Placement awards will be presented to First, Second, and Third. All other places will receive a participant award.

            Marcia Kresge Award: This award will be presented to the Preliminary through Juvenile skater who receives the highest placement in the recall event. The skater Must Be 12 years of age or younger. Previous winners are ineligible.

            Crystalline Classic Award: This award will be presented to the recall skater with the highest placement in the Recall Event. All level skaters are eligible for this award. Groups, however, are not eligible for a recall award. Previous winners of this award may not compete again for the recall award in the same type of event. However, previous single winners may compete in pairs, or pairs may compete as singles.

RECALLS
In order to be recalled, a skater must place first in their event, or place immediately after a recalled skater. At no time will a skater be recalled if they have not placed first or second in their event. A skater is not eligible to be recalled for more than one program. However, a skater may skate as a single and again as a pair.

GROUPS
A group may be recognized in the Recall Event for their achievement, however, are not eligible for a recall award.

FLOWERS
There will be a flower booth located in the front lobby of the ice arena.

PHOTOGRAPHER
The official photographer of the Crystalline Classic is Robert Koch Studios.

VIDEO
The official video service contractor is R & J Video of Stockton, CA.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please contact:

Co-Chairs Sandra Wylie or Andrea Ewing
at (707) 546-7147 ext. 867 (leave message)

Or Registrar Carol Wyckoff
at (707) 546-7147 ext. 867 (leave message)
or E-Mail: CWyck34522 @ AOL.com


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ENTRY FORMS

Entry Forms are attached, and must be filled out legibly. Entry forms must be mailed with Entry Fees to the Registrar. If you have any questions, please call. Only calls made before 9:00 p.m. will be accepted. All entries must be postmarked by February 27, 2026. Incomplete entries will be returned. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the competition committee and/or Chief Referee. Late entries may be assessed up to a $25.00 late fee.
Submit all entries to:

Carol Wyckoff
Crystalline Classic Registrar
c/o S.R.F.S.C.
1667 West Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, California 95403


THERE WILL BE NO ADMISSION CHARGED TO ENTER THE ARENA.











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