Competition Confirmation Of an Figure Skating Competition for Yong Skaters Hyvinkää, Finland 30.-31.2009 We thank you for your entry and confirm your participation in Figure Skating Competition in Hyvinkää on 30.–31.1.2009. Date: 30.-31.1.2009, Hyvinkää, Finland Organized By: Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry, Finland Member of the Finnish Figure Skating Association Place of competition: Hyvinkään Ice Rink, Vaiveronkatu 70
Competition will be held in Single Skating (only Free Programs) at following categories: Seurakilpailu: Käytetään kotimaisia Taitajat sarjan sääntöjä
Taitajat: Interclub Competition: Beginners (TINTIT), Girls: Synt. -95, -96, -97, laajennettu Tähtiarviointi Synt. -94, -93, laajennettu Tähtiarviointi Born 1999 or younger, Star evaluation
Chicks, Girls and Boys: Cubs, Girls: Springs B, Girls and Boys: Springs A, Girls: Debs A, Girls Novice A, Girls
Born 1998 or younger, Star evaluation Born 1998 or younger, Star evaluation Born 1996 or younger, Star evaluation Born 1996 or younger, ISU evaluation Born 1995 or younger, ISU evaluation ISU evaluation In International Novice Competitions a Novice is skater who has met the following requirements before July 1st preceding these Events: May not be younger than ten (10) and must not have reached the age of fifteen (15) for Singles
Judging: The Finnish star evaluation system will be used in categories: Taitajat, Beginners, Chicks,
Cubs and Springs B
(by giving stars from different technical elements and presentation components.) ISU judging system will be used in Springs A, Debs A and Novice A throughout the competition. The organizer will invite the judges. Panels of Judges: Star evaluation system: Taitajat, Tytöt Beginner, Girls Ms. Jenni Lindström (Referee) Fin Ms. Leena Laaksonen(Referee) Fin Ms. Anni Hyödynmaa (Fin) Ms. Jenni Lindström (Fin) Ms. Piret Valamaa (Est) Ms. Anni Hyödynmaa (Fin) Chicks, Girls and Boys Cubs, Girls Ms. Leena Laaksonen (Referee) Fin Ms. Leena Laaksonen (Referee) Fin Ms. Anni Hyödynmaa (Fin) Ms. Anni Hyödynmaa (Fin) Ms. Piret Valamaa (Est) Ms. Jenni Lindström (Fin)
Springs B, Girls and Boys: Ms. Jenni Lindström (Referee) (Fin)
Ms. Anni Hyödynmaa (Fin) Ms. Piret Valamaa (Est)
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ISU judging system: Springs A( Girls), Debs A,(Girls), Novice A(Girls) Panels of Judges: Technical Panel: Ms. Leena Laaksonen (Referee) Fin Ms. Olga Baranova(Technical Specialist) (Fin) Ms. Jenni Lindström (Fin) Ms. Merja Huttunen (Assistant Technical Specialist)(Fin) Ms. Piret Valamaa (Est) Ms. Elina Vesamäki(Video)(Fin) Draw: Practice: Competition Schedule: Music: Entry Fee: The official draw at Ice Rink, Friday, 30.1.2009 at 18.00 Free practice (without music) on Friday, 30.1.2009(Annex) Saturday, 31.1.2009(Annex) Organizing club takes right to change the schedule Music must be recorded on CD-R s, which must state the full name the competitor, category and name of the club and country. Entry Fee, 40€ must be paid by cash before the official draw at Hyvinkää Ice rink. The Organizer Office located on the Ice rink. The Finnish skaters must pay the Entry Fee 40€ at the latest 23.1.2009, to our bank account: Nordea 102930-204411, Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry, viitenumero: 268091 Finnish competitors will be charged judging expenses. Travel expenses, board and accommodation will be charged the participants. All participants pay the accommodation by themselves. Please make the reservations directly with the hotel. Three first standings will be awarded with medal and all competitors will be awarded with diploma. This event will be open to the public. Helle Halla- aho GSM +358 40 54 76 222 E-Mail: helle.halla-aho@luukku.com
Expenses: Accommodation: Awarding: Admissions: Additional Information:
Liability: According to ISU Regulations, Rule 119, organiser accepts no liability for damages or injuries sustained by competitors or official. As condition of and in consideration of the acceptance of the entries or participation therein, all entrants, their family members and officials shall be deemed to agree to assume all risk of injury to their person and property resulting from, caused by or connected with, the conduct and management of the competition, and to waive and release any and all claims which they may have against any officials and against the Organizer. Welcome to Finland! Best wishes, Helle Halla-aho Hyvinkään Taitoluistelijat ry
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Seurakilpailu: Käytetään kotimaisia Taitajat sarjan sääntöjä Taitajat, tytöt: Synt. -95, -96, -97(vapaaohjelma, max 2.30 min) Synt. -94, -93(vapaaohjelma max 3 min.) Interclub Competition: COMPOSITION OF EVENT FOR SINGLES Beginners, Girls: born 1999 or younger, Star evaluation Free Program: Girls, time max 2.00 min. 1. Some single jumps Axel or double jumps not permitted 2. 2 different spins (at least 3 revolutions) Note: Axel or double jumps are not allowed Chicks, Girls: born 1998 or younger, Star evaluation Free Program: Girls, time max 2.30 min. 1. All single jumps (including Axel or trying) - Jump combinations or jump sequence (max 3) 2. 3 different spins minimum 4 revolutions 3. Step sequence (straight line, circle or serpentine) covering ½ of the ice-rink 4. At least 2 (two) non-supportive horizontal spiral position Note: Double jumps are not allowed Cubs, Girls: born 1998 or younger, Star evaluation Free program: time 2.30 min. (+/- 10 sec)
1. All single jumps - Axel jump - Max 1 double jump or trying - Jump combinations or jump sequence (max 3) - Max one jump combination consisting of three jumps 2. 3 different spins minimum 4 revolutions 3. Step sequence (straight line, circle or serpentine) covering ½ of the ice-rink 4. At least 2 (two) non-supportive horizontal spiral position Springs B, Girls and Boys: born 1996 or younger, Star evaluation Free program: time 2.30 min. (+/- 10 sec) 1. Max 5 jump elements - One of which must be Axel jump - At least 1 double jump (it is allowed to try all double jumps) - Jump combinations or jump sequence (max 2) One jump combination or jump sequence is calculated as one jump element - Max one jump combination consisting of three jumps - If a double jump is executed as a solo jump, it can only be repeated as part of a jump combination or jump sequence One jump combination or jump sequence is calculated as one jump element 2. Max 3 different spins (every spin has to have different abbreviation!) 3. One Step sequence pattern optional (straight line, serpentine or circular) 4. At least 2 (two) non-supportive horizontal spiral position
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Springs A, Girls:
Born 1996 or younger, ISU evaluation Free program: time 2.30 min. (+/- 10 sec) Free Skating program: 9 elements’ 1. Max 5 jump elements, one of which must be Axel jump and at least 4 of different nature double jumps (it is allowed to try all double jumps) - Jump combinations or jump sequence (max 2) - One jump combination or jump sequence is calculated as one jump element - Max one jump combination consisting of three jumps - If a double jump is executed as a solo jump, it can only be repeated as part of a jump combination or jump sequence 2. Max 3 different spins (every spin has to have different abbreviation!) - Spin combination (8 revolutions) with or without change of Foot - One Spin with one position and no change of foot or flying spin (5 revolutions: any position - upright, layback, camel, sit) - One spin different nature then previous (one foot and position spin 5 revolutions or spin combination 8 revolutions) 3. One Step sequence pattern optional (straight line, serpentine or circular) 4. At least 2 (two) non-supportive horizontal spiral position (spirals are evaluated in program components, in the section "transitions"). Debs A, Girls Born 1995 or younger, ISU evaluation Free program: Girls, time 3 min. (+/- 10 sec) Free Skating program: 10 elements’ A well balanced Free Skating program must contain: 1. Maxi 6 jump elements one of which must be Axel jump - At least 1 (one) and max 3 (three) jump combination or jump sequence - One jump combination or jump sequence is calculated as one jump element - Max one jump combination consisting of three jumps - Double (or triple jump) can be repeated only once in jump combination or sequence 2. 3 spin of different nature - One Change Foot Camel Spin (4+4 revolutions) - One Spin with one position and no change of foot or flying spin (5 revolutions: any position - upright, layback, camel, sit) - One Spin combination minimum 8 revolutions with change of position and no change of foot or Spin combination with change of position and change of foot 3. Spiral sequence - At least 2 (two) spirals (at least one (1) must be non-supportive horizontal spiral position) Novice A category, Girls Age and requirements in accordance with the I.S.U. Rules 1397 ISU evaluation Free program
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