Liberty Figure Skating Summer 2009!
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The Liberty Figure Skating Club of Philadelphia announces the Eighth Annual
LIBERTY SUMMER COMPETITION

DATES: July 14 through July 18, 2009 (Tuesday through Saturday)

LOCATION: The IceWorks Skating Complex
3100 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, 2009.
RULES: The Competition will be conducted according to the rules of the USFSA
as set forth in the 2008 Rulebook, as determined at the 2009 Governing Council,
except as stated herein.

ENTRIES: Entries must be postmarked no later then May 30, 2009. The LFSC Competition
Please note Committee (LOC) will limit entries at each level and will close entries early if
entry policies spaces for particular level(s) are filled. Entries will be accepted on a first-come,
and deadlines! 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.

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

E-MAIL libertyfsc@comcast.net

FEES:
$130 for the first event entered above Pre-Juvenile.
$100 for the first event entered at the Pre-Juvenile level and below (2 events = $170)
$70 for each additional event entered at any level. (1 short and 1 long program = $200)
• 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.
*Registration fee includes one (1) twenty (20) minute practice session. See PRACTICE ICE for details
Make checks payable to: Triple Axel Sports Group

Fees must accompany the entry form. There will be a $30 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 as well as a Technical Panel member. 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. 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 2008 schedule as shown on our website, libertyskating.org however the LOC reserves the right to make any changes without further notification. A tentative 2009 schedule will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. We anticipate posting a confirmed schedule on or before June 15, 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: The Registration Fee includes one (1) twenty (20) minute practice ice session. Sessions will be on rink #4. Session time will be assigned by the Competition committee and
notification will be made at the same time as Group assignments. The sessions will be on
the day prior to or on the day of an event based on the starting time of the event.

Additional practice ice will be available at the Ice Works Skating Complex beginning
on Sunday July 12th and through out the competition at a cost of $12 per 20 min session. Practice ice can be reserved starting March 1 2009 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

******HOTELS******

FOR A LIST OF HOTELS IN THE AREA CLICK HERE

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 PHOTOGRAPHY******
A professional video service will be available during the competition. Videofor 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******

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 2008 USFSA Rulebook, including new or amended provisions passed at the 2009 Governing Council.**

******FREE SKATING******
Senior- Passed Senior Free Skating Test:

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

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Junior- Passed Junior Free Skating Test (no higher)

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

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Novice- *Passed Novice Free Skating Test (no higher)

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

Intermediate- **Passed Intermediate Free Skating Test (no higher)

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 (7/14) 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/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.

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