Liberty Figure Skating Summer 2007

Liberty Figure Skating Summer 2008!
Downloadable PDF or Word Announcement documents here .
Download the Competition Application here.

To view the 2007 schedule, please click here to go to the ' Liberty News' page. Skaters can refer to it as a guide in making travel plans for this year. The final 2008 schedule will be posted as we finalize this years' plans.

The Liberty Figure Skating Club of Philadelphia announces the Seventh Annual
LIBERTY SUMMER COMPETITION

LOCATION: The IceWorks Skating Complex
701 W Dutton Mill Rd
Aston, Pa 19014
visit www.iceworks.net for directions

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 31, 2008.
RULES: The Competition will be conducted according to the rules of the USFSA
as set forth in the 2007 Rulebook, as determined at the 2007 Governing Council,
except as stated herein.

ENTRIES: Entries must be postmarked no later then May 31, 2008. 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 mail early. Postage metered mail will not constitute proof of timely mailing. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the LOC, and will require an additional late entry fee of $50. Please note entry policies and deadlines!

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

Send entries to:
Liberty Summer Competition
P.O. Box 4019
Philadelphia, PA 19118

FEES:
$105 for the first event entered above Pre-Juvenile.
$80 for the first event entered at the Pre-Juvenile level and below (2 events = $130)
$50 for each additional event entered at any level. (1 short and 1 long program = $155)
• 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.
• Singles skaters entering two short program events (at two different levels) must pay
the first event fee for each short program event entered.

Make checks payable to : Triple Axel Sports Group .
Fees must accompany the entry form. There will be a $30.00 fee charged for all returned checks.

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 short programs (initial rounds) for Intermediates, Novices, Juniors and Seniors. These critiques will be conducted by National, International and World Judges. Coaches and competitors are invited to attend.

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.

Please read! New requirements for your music below.
MUSIC: Music will be played from CDs ONLY. There should be a separate media source 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. CDs should be in an envelope (not a case). While all possible care will be taken, the LOC assumes no responsibility or liability due to lost, damaged or unclaimed music sources. Music media will NOT be forwarded to final rounds, the skater must reregister 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 2007 schedule however the LOC reserves the right to make any changes without further notification. A tentative 2008 schedule will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. We anticipate posting a confirmed schedule on or before June 15th, and individual confirmations will be mailed as soon as possible thereafter.

The LOC does not assume responsibility for changes in travel plans that may result from schedule changes. Skaters are required to check the official bulletin board for changes in events and times. Posting of such changes or other announcements 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 time.

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 will be available at the IceWorks Skating Complex beginning on Sunday July 13th and through out the competition at a cost of $12 per 20 min session. Practice ice can be reserved starting March 1 2008 by calling 610-497-2200 Ex 117 or 121 from 9 AM to 5 PM EDT Mon thru Fri. Additional practice ice may be available at the following area rink Please contact this rink directly for schedules and directions:

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

FOR A LIST OF HOTELS IN THE AREA OF ICEWORKS
click on this link:
http://www.iceworks.net/directory/browse-92-1-0-hotels-lodging.php

(www.Iceworks.net and click on “Where to Stay”)

Please mention Liberty Competition or IceWorks for possible discounts.

******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.)

** Program requirements at all levels will be according to the new 2007 USFSA Rulebook, including new or amended provisions passed at the 2008 Governing Council.**

Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/50 sec max
Long Program: Ladies: 4 min +/- 10 sec
Long Program: Men: 4 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/50 sec max
Long Program: Ladies, 3 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec
Long Program: Men, 4 min +/- 10 sec

Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/30 sec max
Long Program: Ladies, 3 min +/- 10 sec
Long Program: Men, 3 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Short Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min max
Long Program: Ladies & Men, 2 min/30 sec +/- 10 sec

Juvenile- Passed Juvenile Free Skating Test (no higher) 2 min/15sec +/- 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 (7/15) 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 (7/15) 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/30 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 minutes/30 sec+/- 10 sec
Both partners passed Juvenile Pair Test
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Pre-Juvenile Pairs- 2 minutes +/- 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.