Международные соревнования Vinnitsa Trophy 2015

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.
Duration: 3 mins +/- 10 sec for boys and girls

A well balanced Free Skating program for Singles B boys and girls must contain:
a) Maximum of 5 jump elements for Girls and 6 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 two and a half (2 1/2) 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 in total) and one a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total).
c) There must be one (1) step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

The Program Components are only judged in
• Skating Skills
• Performance/Execution
• Interpretation
The Factor of the Program Components is
for boys 2.0
for girls 1.7

Levels explanations:
For Basic Novice B Singles, in all elements which are subject to Levels, 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.

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.

A well balanced Free Skating program for Singles A must contain:
a) Maximum of 4 jump elements for Girls and Boys one of which must be an Axel type jump. There may be up to two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Jump combinations can contain only two (2) jumps. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only two most difficult jumps will be counted. Triple jumps are not permitted. 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 (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). Flying entry is allowed.
c) There must be one (1) step sequence with fully utilizing the ice surface.

The Program Components are only judged in
• Skating Skills
• Performance/Execution
The Factor of the Program Components is 2.5.
Levels explanations:
For Basic Novice A Singles, in all elements which are subject to Levels, 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.

Ice Dance Basic Novice

Pattern Dance
Rule 711, paragraph 1: for Novice International Competitions, the 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: #2 Foxtrot and #5 American Waltz

Music requirements
Rule 707, paragraph 5 provides that, in International Competitions, the current series of ISU Ice Dance music shall be used for the Pattern Dances unless the Ice Dance Technical Committee has decided that the music for one or several Pattern Dances is to be provided by the Couple following certain requirements.

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

Free Dance
A well balanced free skating program has to meet with ISU Communication 1886.
Duration: 2 mins., 30 sec. +/- 10 sec
Rule 710 shall apply (including that the music may be vocal).

a) Dance Lifts: not more than one (1) Short Lift
b) 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.
c) One (1) Set of Synchronized Twizzles
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.
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.
The factor of the Program Components is 1.0

Single Skating – Cubs A
Age requirements Born after 2005
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.


CHICKS A Free Skating only

Girls and Boys (2006/2007 and younger)
2 min., +/- 10 sec.

a) maximum of four (4) jump elements (one of which must be an Axel type jump);
b) maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences ( jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps )
c) maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (minimum of 3 revolutions each);
d) one (1) step sequence.


Pre-Chicks A Free Skating only

Girls and Boys ( 2008 and younger)
2 min., +/- 10 sec.

a) maximum of four (4) jump elements minimum of two ( 2 ) jump elements
b) maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences ( jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps. A jump combination containing three (3) jumps is not allowed);
c) maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (minimum of 3 revolutions each);
d) one (1) step sequence.

• Axel,Lutz,Flip and double (2) jumps are not allowed in pre-chicks category!!!

1. In Chicks and Pre-Chicks categories listed above the Program Components are only judged in

• Skating Skills
• Transitions
• Performance, program composition, music interpretation

The Factor of the Program Components is
• for boys 2.0
• for girls 1.7

2. In all elements which are subject to Levels, 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.

3. Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No. 1724 (or any update of this Communication).
4. No jump with the same name may be repeated more than twice including Axel type jumps.
5. A jump sequence can contain any number of jumps, but only two (2) most difficult jumps will be counted.
6. Time violation - 0.5 point deduction for every 5 seconds in excess.
7. Falls - 0.5 point deduction for every fall