Международные соревнования Vinnitsa Trophy 2015

TECHNICAL DATA
Group A
All categories according to ISU rules 2014 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 2014, Rule 611, paragraphs 1 and 2 and the respective ISU Communications.
Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014, Rule 612 and the respective ISU Communication.

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

Junior LADIES
Short Program
The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014, Rule 611, para 1 and 2 and the respective ISU Communication.
Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014, Rule 612 and the respective ISU Communication.
Duration: 3 min., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec.

Junior ICE DANCE

Short Dance In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2014, Rule 709. Rhythms, required elements and guidelines are those listed in ISU Communication 1857 and subsequent updates.
Duration: 2 min., 50 sec., +/- 10 sec

Free Dance In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2014, Rule 710. The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Communication 1857 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 and Pair Skating 2014, Rule 620, para 1 and 2, group for 2014/15 and the respective ISU Communication.
Duration: 2 min., 50 sec. maximum, but may be less

Free Skating In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014, Rule 621 for 2014/15 and the respective ISU Communication.
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 2014 and the respective ISU Communications 1886.
“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

Short Program
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014 and the respective ISU Communications
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec +/- 10 sec

The Short Program for Boys’ Singles shall consist of the following elements:
a) Axel Paulsen or double Axel Paulsen
b) Double or triple jump immediately preceded by connecting steps, may not repeat jump in a)
c) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump, both jumps may not repeat jump in a) or b)
d) Camel or sit spin (minimum of six (6) revolutions) with change of foot and no flying entrance.
e) Spin combination with only one change of foot (minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot). Flying entry is allowed.
f) One step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

The Short Program for Girls’ Singles shall consist of the following elements:
a) Axel Paulsen or double Axel Paulsen
b) Double or triple jump immediately preceded by connecting steps, may not repeat jump in a)
c) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or one double and one triple jump, both jumps may not repeat jump in a) or b)
d) Layback or sideways leaning spin (minimum of six (6) revolutions)
e) Spin combination with only one change of foot (minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot). Flying entry is allowed.
f) One step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Jumps not according to Short Program requirements (wrong number of revolutions) will
receive no value.

Free Skating
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Single and Pair Skating 2014 and the respective ISU Communications
Duration: 3 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec

Boys and Girls

A well balanced Free Skating program for Singles must contain:
a) Maximum 6 jump elements for Girls and 7 jump elements for Boys one of which must be an Axel type jump. There may be up to two (2) jump combinations or sequences. A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of
jumps, but only two most difficult jumps will be counted. Only two (2) jumps with three (3) or more revolutions can be repeated either in a jump combination or in a jump sequence. Any single and double jump (including Double Axel) cannot be executed more than twice in total.
b) There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature, one of which must be a spin combination (minimum of ten (10) revolutions) and one a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance (minimum of six (6) revolutions).
c) There must be a maximum of one (1) step sequence

Levels explanations:
For Advanced Novice 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.

The Program Components are only judged in
• Skating Skills
• Transitions
• Performance/Execution
• Interpretation
The factors for the Program Components is
The factors for the Program Components is
a) Short Program
- for boys 0.9
- for girls 0.8
b) Free Skating
- for boys 1.8
- for girls 1.6
Advanced Novice Ice Dance

Pattern Dance

Rule 711, paragraph 1: for Novice International Competitions, the list of Pattern Dances will be announced annually by the Ice Dance Technical Committee in an ISU Communication not later than June 1st, to become effective on July 1st of the year following the announcement.

Two (2) Pattern Dances are to be skated:
Group 2: #3 Rocker Foxtrot and #9 Starlight Waltz

All Components of Pattern Dances are judged.
The factor of the Components is 0.7.


Free Dance
In accordance with ISU Technical Rules Ice Dance 2014 and all pertinent ISU Communications. The required elements to be skated are those listed in ISU Communication 1886 and subsequent updates.
Duration: 3 mins. +/- 10 sec

Rule 710 shall apply (including that the music may be vocal).

A Well Balanced Free Dance program must contain
a) Not more than

two (2) different Types of Short Lifts
b) One (1) Spin, but not more

Note: A Combination Spin is not permitted.
c) One (1) Straight Line Step Sequence (Midline or Diagonal) in Hold or Curved Step Sequence (Circular or Serpentine) in Hold

The restrictions listed in ISU Communication 1857 and subsequent updates of this ISU Communication apply.
d) One (1) Set of Synchronized Twizzles

Levels explanations
In all Required Elements, all features up to Level 4 will be counted.
All Program Components are judged.
The factor of the Program Components is 1.0.

Pair Skating Advanced Novice

Short Program max. 2:30
Free Skating 3:30 min, +/. 10 sec.

The Short Program for Pairs shall consist of the following elements:
a) One lift of Groups 1 to 4, one arm holds not allowed
b) One Twist lift (single or double)
c) One solo jump (single or double)
d) One solo spin or solo spin combination (minimum of five (5) revolutions in total)
e) One death spiral
f) One step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface

A well balanced Free Skating program must contain a maximum of:
g) Two different lifts of Groups 1 to 4, one arm holds not allowed, (in group 1 and 2 full extension of the lifting arm of the partner is not required).
h) One Twist lift (single or double)
i) One Throw jump (single or double)
j) One solo jump (single or double)
k) One pair spin or pair spin combination (minimum of five (5) revolutions in total)
l) One death spiral
m) One step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface

Levels explanations:
For Advanced Novice Pairs, in all elements that 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.
The Program Components are only judged in
 Skating Skills
 Transitions
 Performance/Execution
 Interpretation

The Factor of the Program Components is:
a) Short Program 0.8
b) Free Skating 1.6