The Mississippi Valley District
Figure Skating Competition
March 26-28, 2004
Knoxville, Tennessee
Happy 2004! The Ice Chalet, its staff and volunteers would like to invite you to the 35th annual Mississippi Valley District Competition. The competition is endorsed by the Ice Skating Institute (endorsement # 1-7135-2004) and will be held at the Ice Chalet in Knoxville, TN, on March 26, 27, and 28.
Note Change:
Artistic is now open to all ages (Freestyle 1-10)
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by February 20, 2004.
All skaters must be current individual members of ISI and must have their highest test level registered with ISI before February 20, 2004.
We reserve the right to limit the number of entries on a first-come, first- serve basis.
Entry Forms: Team coaches should make sure all entry forms have the skater’s ISI number and competition level on them. The coach or rink manager should also sign each form to verify that all information is correct. We reserve the right to accept late entries only if we have room in the events.
Fees: Fees for individual competitors will be $40.00 for the first event. Each additional event will be $10.00. In partner events (pairs, couples, etc.) each skater will pay the additional event fee of $10.00. If the partner events are the skater’s only event, they must pay the $40.00 first event fee.
Eligibility: The MVDC is open to all skaters who are currently individual ISI members.
Registration & Check-in: All skaters may begin picking up their competitor packets on Thursday afternoon, March 27, starting at 4:00 pm. We have several practice sessions available for Thursday -- see the attached sheet for those times and prices. Skaters should call ahead to register for the practice ice.
Competition Standards: It is very important for each team coach to be familiar with the latest editions and revisions of the ISI Skaters’ and Coaches’ Handbook, the Team Competition Standards, the ISI Recreational Ice Skater Competitors’ Handbook, and the ISI Judges’ Manual. Many revisions went into effect Jan. 1, 2004; if you do not have a copy of these, you can view them on ISI's web site.
Judges: Each team must provide at least one certified judge for every 15 skaters, and all judges must be current associate members of the ISI. We will have a mandatory Judges’ Meeting on Thursday night at 7:30 pm. at the Holiday Inn off the Papermill Drive exit of I-40.
Divisions: In most cases we try to divide groups by the age categories recommended by the ISI. However, in cases of large or small enrollment, we do reserve the right to divide and combine the groups further. Remember that if there is only one skater in an event, he or she must earn at least 80% of the total possible points in order to receive first place.
Check in: All skaters should check-in with the ice monitor 1 hour before they are scheduled to compete.
Music: All tapes must be properly labeled and rewound on the side on which they have to be played. These must be turned into our Music Chairperson in order of skating events on Thursday night at the Judges’ Meeting. Time limits for all programs can be found in the Competitors’ Handbook.
Videos: We will have video taping available during the competition.
Accounting Reviews: Requests for accounting reviews must be made in writing and submitted by the team coach or supervisor to the chief referee. All review requests must include a fee of $50.00, which will be refunded should the protest be upheld. Reviews concerning judgment will not be considered. The chief referee’s decision will be final.
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Central
1315 Kirby RD (mileage from the Ice Chalet: approx. 3 miles)
1-800-854-8315
Cost: $ 79.95 (This rate includes breakfast for up to 4 people per room.) (Subject to city and occupancy taxes.) We have a block of rooms under the Ice Chalet's name -- they will be held until March 4.
Additional Hotel: Best Western Cedar Bluff Inn
420 N. Peters RD
865-539-0058.
Cost: $ 65.00 for room with two double beds.(This rate includes continental breakfast.) (Subject to city and occupancy taxes.) We have a special rate -- just mention the Ice Chalet.
Solo Compulsories for MVDC:
Skaters will have a one (1) minute time limit. Effective Jan. 1, 2004, solo compulsories no longer have to be skated in the order l isted.
Freestyle 1 (1/2 ice)
1. Forward Arabesque
2. 1/2 Flip
3. Two-foot Spin
Freestyle 2 (1/2 ice)
1. Ballet Jump
2. Dance Step Sequence
3. One-foot Spin
Freestyle 3 (1/2 ice)
1. Salchow Jump
2. Dance Step Sequence
3. Change-foot Spin
Freestyle 4 (full ice)
1. Loop Jump
2. Dance Step Sequence
3. Sit spin
Freestyle 5 (full ice)
1. Axel
2. Dance Step Sequence
3. Camel-Sit-Upright Spin
Freestyle 6 (full ice)
1. Axel, Half-loop, Flip combination
2. Serpentine Dance Step Sequence
3. Sit-Change-Sit-Spin
Freestyle 7 (full ice)
1. Double Toe Loop
2. Dance Step Sequence
3. Flying Camel
Freestyle 8 (full ice)
1. Double Loop
2. Circular Dance Step Sequence
3. Flying Sit Spin or Open Axel Sit Spin
Freestyle 9 (full ice)
1. Double Lutz Jump
2. Double Axel or Axel in the Jump Combination Opposite Direction
3. Flying Camel into a Jump Sit Spin
Freestyle 10 (full ice)
1. Double Axel/Double Toe Loop
2. Triple Toe Assisted Jump
3. Death Drop
Dance:
Skaters will do two (2) patterns of each dance listed for their level.
Dance 1:
Forward Progressives in Kilian position (or solo)
Forward Chasses in Kilian position (or solo)
Dance 2: Dutch Waltz
Dance 3: Canasta Tango & Rhythm Blues
Dance 4: Cha Cha & Fiesta Tango
Dance 5: Willow Waltz & Hickory Hoedown
Dance 6: Ten Fox & Foxtrot
Dance 7: European Waltz (choice of short or long pattern) & Rocker Foxtrot
Dance 8: American Waltz & Quickstep
Dance 9: Kilian & Starlight Waltz
Dance 10: Argentine Tango & Westminster Waltz
Figures: Skaters will choose one figure with turns to perform for competition.
Download Forms & Instructions:
2004 MVDC Flyer
(PDF format - large file)
2004 MVDC Individual Entry Form
(PDF format)
2004 MVDC Group Entry Form
(PDF format)
2004 MVDC Judges Registration
(PDF format)
2004 MVDC Instructions
(PDF format)
2004 MVDC Advertising Form
(PDF format)
2004 Practice Ice
(PDF format)
Recent ISI Rule Changes
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