Vinnitsa trophy 2013

TECHNICAL DATA
Group A
All categories according to ISU rules 2012 and the New Judging System.

JUNIOR CATEGORIES
Junior MEN
Short Program
The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2012
Rule 511, paragraphs 1 and 3 for 2013/14 and the respective ISU Communications.

Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2012, Rule 512 and the respective ISU
Communication(s). Special attention should be paid to the “well balanced program” and the element
value.

Duration: 4 min., +/- 10 sec.

Junior LADIES
Short Program
The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2012
Rule 511, paragraphs 1 and 3 for 2013/14 and the respective ISU Communications.

Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2012, Rule 512 and the respective ISU
Communication(s). Special attention should be paid to the “well balanced program” and the element
value.

Duration: 3 min., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec.

Junior ICE DANCE
Short Dance
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2012, Rule 609.
Rhythms, required elements and guidelines are those listed in ISU Communication 1782 and subsequent
update.

Duration: 2 min., 50 sec., +/- 10 sec

Free Dance
In accordance with the ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2012, Rule 610,.
The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Communication 1782 and subsequent updates.

Duration: 3 min., 30 sec., +/- 10 sec

Junior Pairs

Short Program The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU
Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating 2012, Rule 520,
paragraphs 1 and 3 for 2013/14.

Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less


Free Skating In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Figure Skating & Pairs
Skating 2012, Rule 521 and the respective ISU Communication.
Special attention should be paid to the “well balanced program”
and the element value.

Duration: 4 min., +/- 10 sec.
NOVICE CATEGORIES

Novice Categories will be held in accordance with the ISU Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice
Dance 2012 and the respective ISU Communications (ISU Communications 1649, 1670, 1760, 1782, and
subsequent updates).

Age requirements set according to General Regulations 2012 Rule 108, paragraph 2.d) and subsequent
updates.
“In International Novice Competitions a Novice is a Skater who has met the following requirements
before July 1st
preceding the competitions:
i) has reached at least the age of ten (10);
ii) has not reached the age of fifteen (15).”

Advanced Novice Boys
Short Program
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2012 and the respective ISU
Communications
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec +/- 10 sec

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2012 and the respective ISU
Communications
Duration: 3 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec

Advanced Novice Girls
Short Program
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2012 and the respective ISU
Communications
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec +/- 10 sec

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2012 and the respective ISU
Communications
Duration: 3 mins. +/- 10 sec

Advanced Novice Ice Dance
Pattern Dance
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2012 and all pertinent ISU Communications. (ISU
Communications 1760 and 1782 and subsequent updates)
# Kilian # Blues

Free Dance
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2012 and all pertinent ISU Communications.
The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Communication 1760, 1782 and subsequent
updates.
Duration: 3 mins. +/- 10 sec

Single Skating Basic Novice – Girls & Boys

Basic Novice B (older subgroup)
Age requirements
a.) Has reached at least the age of thirteen (13)
b.) Has NOT reached the age of fifteen (15) for girls and boys

Free Skating
A well balanced free skating program has to meet with ISU Communication 1649 and all respective ISU
Communications (ISU Communication 1760).
Duration: 3 mins +/- 10 sec for boys and girls

Basic Novice A (younger subgroup)
Age requirements
a.) Has reached at least the age of ten (10)
b.) Has NOT reached the age of thirteen (13) for girls and boys

Free Skating
A well balanced free skating program has to meet with ISU Communication 1649 and all respective ISU
Communications (ISU Communication 1760).
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec.

Ice Dance Basic Novice
Pattern Dance
Two (2) Pattern Dances are to be skated for Basic Novice as per ISU Communication 1760, 1782 and
subsequent updates.
# 14-Step # European Waltz

Free Dance
A well balanced free skating program has to meet with ISU Communication 1760, 1782 and subsequent
updates.
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec

Single Skating – Cubs
Age requirements Born after 2003-2004
Free Skating
Duration – Girls: 2 mins. 30 sec. +/- 10 sec
Duration – Boys: 2 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec.

A well-balanced Free Skating Program for Cubs must contain:
Maximum of 4 jump elements for Girls and Boys, and one of which must be an Axel type jump. There may be up to two (2) jump combinations or sequences. A jump sequence can contain any number of umps, but only two most difficult jumps will be counted. A jump combination can contain only two umps. Only two jumps with 1 ½ , 2 or 2 ½ revolutions can be repeated either in a jump combination or n a jump sequence. Triple jumps are not permitted.
There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination with or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total) and one spin with no change of position and with or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total).
There must be a maximum: ci. for Girls one (1) step sequence (2/3 Pattern ) and one spiral consisting of one spiral at least 4 sec long . The sequence (step or spiral) will have a fixed Base value and evaluated in GOE only. cii. For Boys maximum of one (1) step sequence with a fixed Base value and evaluated in GOE only.

The Program Components are only judged in
• Skating Skills
• Performance/Execution
The Factor of the Program Components is 2.5.

Levels explanations:
For Cubs Singles, in all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 3 will be counted.
Any additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.

In case the number of entries requires, competitors will be divided into different age groups.

Ice Dance NON ISU Basic Novice
Age requirements Born after 1st
of July 2000 or younger

Pattern Dance
Fourteenstep (with key points)

Free Dance
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec

A Well Balanced Free Dance program must contain
One (1) Short Lift (as defined in Rule 604, paragraph 16), chosen from the following Types of Lifts:
aa) Straight Line Lift
ab) Curve Lift
ac) Rotational Lift
In addition, one (1) additional Lift (up to 10 seconds) without any requirement for the Level of Difficulty
is permitted (provided it is not an Illegal Lift), but only the first Lift performed will be identified and
considered in determining the Level of Difficulty.
However if a third Lift is performed, it will be considered by the Technical Panel as an extra element. In
case a Stationary Lift is performed as the Lift with a Level of Difficulty, it will be identified by the
Technical Panel to occupy a box, given No Value, and considered as an extra element (element not
according to the Well Balanced Program).
One (1) Step Sequence in hold of any type of Groups A or B (as defined in Rule 603, paragraph 3). The restrictions listed in ISU Communication 1610 and subsequent updates of this ISU Communication apply.
One (1) Set of Synchronized Twizzles (as defined in Rule 604, paragraph 14 a) and b): only the first set of Synchronized Twizzles skated will be identified and considered for the Level of Difficulty.

The Dance Spin is not included in the list of Required Elements for the Basic Novice Free Dance.
Nevertheless, a spinning movement skated by the couple together in any hold around common axis on
one foot (or two feet) with any number of rotations is permitted. A couple may choose to use this
movement as part of their choreography. The Technical Panel will ignore these movements and the
Judges will not consider these movements as one of the permitted stops.
Duration 2 min., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec

Levels explanations
For Basic Novice Free Dance, in all Required Elements, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. Any
additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.
All Program Components are judged with the following factors:
Skating Skills 1.10
Transitions/ Linking Footwork/Movements 0.90
Performance/Execution 0.90
Composition/Choreography 0.90
Interpretation/Timing 0.90

Rule 610 shall apply except that vocal music is not permitted. The use of vocal music shall be considered
as a violation of music restriction and penalized as per Rule 653, paragraph 1 n) (ii) and Rule 409,
paragraph 1.
Requirements for the music and the costume: as per ISU Communication 1610 and subsequent updates
of this ISU Communication (except that music may not be vocal).