2014 Charles Fetter Princeton Solo Dance Competition Princeton Skating Club, Princeton, NJ July 5, 2014

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1 2014 Charles Fetter Princeton Solo Dance Competition Princeton Skating Club, Princeton, NJ July 5, 2014 The solo pattern dance event and combined event are being offered as part of the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance with the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at Please refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series handbook for the current Series rules, levels and event requirements that will be in effect for this competition. The Solo Dance Series and this competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of U.S. Figure Skating as set forth in the 2014 Rulebook. Additionally, all participants will be expected to be U.S. Figure Skating members and abide by the Code of Ethics (GR 1.01) and the Code of Conduct (GR 1.02), as set forth in the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. Skaters can elect to compete in the solo pattern dances or solo combined events (two solo pattern dances (selected by U.S. Figure Skating) and a solo free dance) or all events during the 2014 Solo Dance Series season. If you are not a registered U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series participant for this season, you may still compete in this event. LOCATION: Lisa McGraw Rink 650 Great Rd., Princeton Township, NJ, WEBSITE: princetonskatingclub.org ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE: Athletes must be eligible members in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating. All participants will be expected to abide by the Code of Ethics (GR 1.01) and the Code of Conduct (GR 1.02), as set forth in the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. All test requirements must be met at the date entries are closed. Entrants may skate up one level. The competition committee reserves the right to limit the size of each group or to combine or divide groups. The committee may eliminate events due to insufficient entries or ice time limitations. Page 1

2 ENTRY FEES: Combined Event: $120 Pattern Dances: $85 Register On-Line at DEADLINE: Electronic entries must be submitted online no later than midnight, June 13, Paper entries must be postmarked no later than June 3, SCHEDULE: Schedules will be posted on Entryeeze. MUSIC: Dance music selection for Pattern Dance events will be chosen from the Standardized music of the International Skating Union, per rule 6030, and will be provided by U.S. Figure Skating. For the Solo Free Dance competitors must bring their program CDs labeled with the competitor s name, and event. Make sure that each program is on its own CD and there is only one recorded track on the CD. CDs should be turned in at the registration desk upon checking in. Please bring two CDs for each program in case of a problem. NO Tapes or digital formats will be accepted. RINK: The ice surface for all events measures 200ʼ x 85ʼ with rounded corners. LIABILITY: The Princeton Skating Club, the USFSA and Lisa McGraw Rink accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition; competitors assume the risk of competing in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating Rule CR COACHES: Only coaches who have their U.S. Figure Skating certification will be allowed. ADMISSION: Admission to Events is open to all Spectators. PRACTICE ICE: Practice Ice can be purchased during the registration process or at Event. Practice sessions will be assigned where possible in competition groups. Groups not scheduled will be refunded once the Competition and Practice schedule is posted. EVENTS: SOLO PATTERN DANCE EVENT: The solo pattern dance event is comprised of two dances at each level. (The dances for each level are listed below) Preliminary: Canasta Tango and Rhythm Blues Pre-Bronze: Swing and Fiesta Tango Bronze: Willow Waltz and Ten Fox Pre-Silver: Fourteen Step and Foxtrot Silver: American Waltz and Silver Tango Pre-Gold: Paso Doble and Starlight Waltz Gold: Quick Step and Argentine Tango International: Cha Cha Congeldo, Silver Samba Refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at for the solo pattern dance event rules, test requirements and details. Page 2

3 COMBINED EVENT: The combined dance event is comprised of the following: 1.) Two solo pattern dances (selected by U.S. Figure Skating and listed below) Pattern Dance Selection for Juvenile: Ten Fox and Willow Waltz Pattern Dance Selection for Intermediate: European and Foxtrot Pattern Dance Selection for Novice: Tango and American Waltz Short Dance Selection for Junior: Foxtrot or Foxtrot Plus Quickstep or Charleston Short Dance Selection for Senior: Quickstep or Quickstep Plus Foxtrot or Charleston *One of the above dances will be drawn for each competition. The chosen dance will be posted on the starting order. It will not be published prior to the posting of the starting order 2.) A solo free dance The pattern dances competed in the combined dance event are separate from those in the solo pattern dance event and the results will not count towards the solo pattern dance event or results. This event is offered at the Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior levels. Refer to the 2014 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at for the combined event rules and details. Page 3

4 2014 Charles Fetter Princeton Solo Dance Competition July 5, 2014 Lisa McGraw Rink Entry Form Are you a registered participant in the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series? Yes, my Solo Dance Series Registration # is No Note: Skaters registered for the Solo Dance Series must compete at their registered level for the entire Solo Dance Series season or your points will not count for this competition. Determining Placement: The chief referee has selected two dances at random that skaters will compete at this event. A combined score for the event will determine the final placement for the event. Skaters must compete in both dances. Skater s name DOB M / F Address City State Zip Phone # Home club USFS # Coaches signature USFS # Solo Pattern Dance Event Check One Level Fee Dances (Number of patterns will be in accordance to the current rulebook) Preliminary Pre- Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Silver $85 2. Canasta Tango 3. Rhythm Blues $85 1. Swing 3. Fiesta Tango $85 2. Willow Waltz 3. Ten Fox $85 1. Fourteen step 3. Foxtrot $85 1.American Waltz 2. Silver Tango Page 4

5 Pre-Gold Gold International $85 3. Paso Doble 4. Starlight Waltz $85 2.Quickstep 3. Argentine Tango $85 1.Cha Cha Congolato 2. Silver Samba Solo Combined Event Check One Level Fee Dances Juvenile $120 TBD Intermediate $120 TBD Novice $120 TBD Junior $120 Provided by Skater Senior $120 Provided by Skater Page 5