WEBSITE: www.libertyskating.org

E MAIL: libertyfsc@comcast.net

SANCTION: Sanctioned by the United States Figure Skating Association and Skate Canada.

*** This is a USFSA Sanctioned Trial Judge Competition ***

CHAIRPERSON: John Corona

CHIEF REFEREE: William Fitzpatrick

ELIGIBILITY: All entrants must be members in good standing of the USFSA or Skate Canada.

Test requirements are as of May 29, 2010.

RULES: The Competition will be conducted according to the rules of the USFSAas set forth in the 2009 Rulebook, as determined at the 2010 Governing Council, except as stated herein.

ENTRIES: Entry to the competition is made by signing up on the internet.  Please go to http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=71

Entries will close at the end of the business day on May 29, 2010.  The LFSC Competition Committee (LOC) may limit entries at each level and will close entries early if spaces for particular level(s) are filled. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so entrants are advised to enter early.  Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC, and will require anadditional late entry fee of $50.

No refunds will be granted for any reason (including medical) except for events eliminated by the LOC

FEES:
$140 for the first event entered above Pre-Juvenile.

$110 for the first event entered at the Pre-Juvenile level and below (2 events = $190)

$ 80 for each additional event entered at any level. (1 short and 1 long program = $220) $ 45 for each Test Track event           

• Short Program and Long Program are considered separate events.

• Pairs skaters should split the fee (50% each). If a competitor is skating in both Singles and Pairs events, then the Singles event will be considered the first event.

FINAL ROUNDS: There will be final rounds for ALL Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice and Junior events having 21 or more entries. Short and Long programs are considered separate events and will each have final rounds. The Chief Referee may combine results of the Short and Free Skate of any qualifying events into one group for a final round.

CRITIQUES: There will be critiques for all Free Skating events (initial rounds) for Intermediates,

Novices,  Juniors and Seniors. These critiques will be conducted by National, International and World Judges as well as a Technical Panel member. Coaches and competitors are invited to attend.  Generally, critiques begin approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of each event.  Please check each rink for the location of these critiques.

RINKS: The IceWorks Skating Complex is a 4 rink facility. There is 1 Olympic rink (200’ x 100’) and 3 NHL rinks (200’ x 85’). All rinks have rounded corners and hockey barriers.

MUSIC: Music will be played from CDs ONLY. There should be a separate mediasource for EACH competitive program. CDs with multiple tracks will NOT be accepted. CDs should be clearly marked with the skater’s name and event and duplicate copies must be readily available during the competitive event. While all possible care will be taken, the LOC assumes no responsibility or liability due to lost, damaged or unclaimed music sources.  CD-RW should not be used.  The recoding may not play properly.

Music media WILL NOT be forwarded to final rounds, the skater must re-register for final rounds.  Any music not picked up by the end of the competition will be disposed of.

AWARDS: Medals will be presented to all 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners in each group.

SCHEDULE: For planning purposes you may use the 2010 preliminary schedule as shown on our website, libertyskating.org however the LOC reserves the right to make any changes without further notification. Please check our website periodically for any potential changes.

PLEASE NOTE; All Pre Juvenile and below and Test Track events will be
held in rink 4 on Tuesday July 13, 2010.

A tentative 2010 schedule will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. We
anticipate posting a confirmed schedule on or before June 20,
As soon as all schedules are finalized you will receive an email with the start date and
time to access your account on line to see your individual schedule. You will need your USFS
number and your PIN number. The LOC does not assume responsibility for changes in travel plans that may result from schedule changes.

Skaters are required to check for changes in events and times. Changes or other
announcements will be posted in the same area as the RESULTS and shall be considered sufficient notice to competitors. Skaters are responsible for being present at their
own events, and it is suggested that they be ready to skate at least one hour before
the scheduled start time of their event(s).

WITHDRAWALS: Any skater who does not appear for his/her first scheduled event will be withdrawn from all subsequent events unless that skater makes arrangements to withdraw with either the Chair of the Liberty Summer Competition or with the Registration Desk

PRACTICE ICE:
Practice ice for the Liberty Summer Competition will be available online . Each skater will be able to reserve and purchase two sessions for each event entered, and will be able to select the date and time from the published practice ice schedule after the close of registration.
As soon as all schedules are finalized you will receive an email with the start date and time for practice ice selection. You will need your USFS number and your PIN number in order to access your account and make you selection.

Please note that as much as possible the competition schedule will remain as last year, with the exception that No-Test through Pre-Juvenile level skating will be held on Tuesday of the competition week.

In response to comments from past events, the number of skaters on practice ice sessions has been adjusted per level of skaters, ranging from 20 skaters on the ice for lower level skating to 10 skaters on the ice for seniors. This is designed to improve the skating experience at the practice level.

After the close of registration, additional practice ice can be purchased directly from IceWorks Ice Arena, at 610-497-2200 extension 117.

Additional practice ice may be available at the following area rink. Please contact this rink directly for schedules and directions:

Univ. Of Delaware SC
(302) 831-4686
Fred Rust Arena
South College Ave
Newark, DE

HOTELS: FOR A LIST OF HOTELS IN THE AREA CLICK HERE;

http://www.iceworks.net/directory/browse-92-1-0-hotels-lodging.php

Blocks of rooms at special rates have been set-aside at these hotels.
Please indicate on the Entry Form the number of the hotel chosen and the number
of rooms reserved. Mention "Liberty Competition" when contacting the hotel.

VIDEO AND A professional video service will be available during the competition. Video
PHOTOGRAPY for personal use of individual skaters only is permitted. No electrical outlets are available and tripods are not permitted. No flash photography is permitted.

COMPOSITION OF EVENTS

GENERAL: You may enter the event for which you have passed the required test, or one level higher. (i.e., skaters may ‘skate up’ one level)

The New Judging System will be used on all Juvenile through Senior events

Please enter your Planned Program information on the USFSA web site prior to arriving at the competition.

QUALIFYING AND FINAL ROUNDS

Short and long programs are separate events. There will be separate final rounds for short and long programs for Intermediate, Novice and Junior ladies. (There will be final rounds for men’s events if numbers warrant and time permits.)

** Program requirements at all levels will be according to the 2011 USFSA Rulebook, including new or amended provisions passed at the 2010 Governing Council.

FREE SKATING

Senior- Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/50 sec max

Passed Senior Free Skating Test Long Program: Ladies: 4 min +/- 10 sec

Long Program: Men: 4 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Junior- Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/50 sec max

Passed Junior Free Skating Test (no higher) Long Program: Ladies, 3 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Long Program: Men, 4 min +/- 10 sec

Novice- * Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/30 sec max

Passed Novice Free Skating Test (no higher) Long Program: Ladies, 3 min +/- 10 sec

Long Program: Men, 3 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Intermediate- ** Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min max

Passed Intermediate Free Skating Test (no higher) Long Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Juvenile- Passed Juvenile Free Skating Test (no higher) 2 min/15 sec +/- 10 sec

Pre-Juvenile- Passed Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Test (no higher) 2 minutes +/- 10 sec

Preliminary- Passed Preliminary Free Skating Test (no higher) 1 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Pre-Preliminary- Passed Pre-Preliminary Free Skating Test (no higher) 1 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

No-Test- Has not passed any free skating test 1 min. to 1 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

*The Men’s Short program for this event may be skated on Tuesday (7/14) evening depending on the number of entries
** The Men’s and Ladies’ Short program (for those ladies also skating their Juvenile program) for this event may be skated on Tuesday (7/14) evening depending on the number of entries.

PAIRS

Senior Pairs- Short Program: 2 min/50 sec max
Both partners passed Senior Pair Test Long Program: 4 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec
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Junior Pairs- Short Program: 2 min/50 sec max
Both partners passed Junior Pair Test Long Program: 4 min +/- 10 sec
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Novice Pairs- Short Program: 2 min/50 sec max
Both partners passed Novice Pair Test Long Program: 3 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec
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Intermediate Pairs- 3 minutes +/- 10 sec
Both partners passed Intermediate Pair Test
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Juvenile Pairs- 2 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec
Both partners passed Juvenile Pair Test
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Pre-Juvenile Pairs- 2 min +/- 10 sec
Both partners passed Preliminary Pair Test and Pre-Juvenile MIF Test.

COMPULSORY MOVES

No Music. Elements may be skated in any order.
Test requirements are the same as for Free Skating Events at the same level.
Skaters may “skate up” one test level.

There will be an emphasis on stroking (power and edge quality) at all levels.

TEST TRACK

Pre-Juvenile Requirements: Pre-Juvenile test noted in the 2011 USFSA Rulebook
Preliminary Requirements: Preliminary test noted in the 2011 USFSA Rulebook
Pre-Preliminary Requirements: Pre-Preliminary test noted in the 2011 USFSA Rulebook

• REMINDER •

Please read all pages of this Announcement carefully.
In particular, please note the following:

1. Please pay special attention to our entry policies. While the postmark deadline
for entries is May 29, 2010, we may limit entries at each level and will close entries
early as allotted spaces for each level are filled. Entries will be accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis.

2. Schedule information will not be available prior to posting on the Liberty
Competition website, LibertySkating.org, approximately June 20, 2010.