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British Solo Dance Championships 2006 - Rules & Regulations
TEST & AGE QUALIFICATION
Minimum test requirements must be met by the
closing date of each competition / event. There is
no maximum test standard for any event.
Skaters must not have reached the maximum age
criteria for any event before 1st July 2006
QUALIFYING ROUNDS
NOVICE:
Age: Not reached 12 years before 1st July 2006
Test: Level 1 Compulsory Dance & Level 1 Variation
Event: Compulsory Dance: Fiesta Tango 2 sequences,
plus 1 1 ⁄2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance
Charleston Rhythm tempo range 55--66 measures /
minute (110 - 132 beats/minute).
PRIMARY:
Age: Not reached 14 years before 1st July 2006
Test: Level 3 Compulsory Dance & Level 3 Variation
Event: Compulsory Dance: 14 Step 2 sequences,
plus 1 1 ⁄2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance
March Rhythm tempo range 56-60 measures / minute
(112 -120 beats/minute at 2/4 time).
JUNIOR:
Age: Not reached 16 years before 1st July 2006
Test: Level 5 Compulsory Dance & Level 5 OD tests
Event: Compulsory Dance: Blues 2 sequences, plus 2
minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance Tango
Rhythm tempo range 24-35 measures / minute (96-
140 beats/minute at 4/4 time of 4 beats per
measure or 2/4 time of 2 beats per minute).
INTERMEDIATE:
Age: Not reached 18 years before 1st July 2006
Test: Level 7 Compulsory Dance & Level 7 OD tests
Event: Compulsory Dance: Paso Doble 2 sequences,
plus 2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance
Quickstep Rhythm tempo range 50-60 measures /
minute (100 - 120 beats/minute at 2/4 time of 2
beats per measure).
SENIOR:
Age: Not reached 25 years before 1st July 2006
Test: Part 1 Level 9 Compulsory Dance & Level 9
OD tests.
Event: Compulsory Dance: Argentine Tango 2
sequences, plus 2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original
Dance Viennese Waltz Rhythm tempo range 52-60
measures of 3 beats per minute (156-180
beats/minute).
ORIGINAL DANCE ALL STANDARDS REQUIRED
ELEMENTS
1. One mid-line step sequence skated along the full
length barrier to barrier of the centre (long) axis
of the rink must be included.
2. One spin only must be included. Minimum 3
revolutions on one foot before any change of
foot.
3. Twizzles Novice and Primary in addition to any
that may be skated during the step sequence: one
clockwise, one anti clockwise minimum one (1)
continuous rotation – not 3’s must be included.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior in addition to any
that may be skated during the step sequence
minimum two (2) continuous rotations on each
foot - not 3’s must be included. It should be
noted that the end of the first twizzle should be
controlled and checked, enabling the second
twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no
more than 3 steps between the two twizzles.
Except during the step sequence, the pattern of the
dance must proceed in a generally constant
direction, either clockwise or anti clockwise and
must not cross the long axis of the ice surface
except once at each end of the rink (within no more
than 20 metres of the end barriers). Loops in either
direction are permitted provided they do not cross
the centre line. A modest infringement of the centre
regulation will be allowed only on rinks which are
less than standard (60m x 30m) size.
FINAL (Test & Age requirements as per
Qualifying)
NOVICE: Compulsory Dance Willow Waltz 2
sequences; plus a 1 1 ⁄2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free
Dance.
PRIMARY: Compulsory Dance Foxtrot 2 sequences;
plus a 1 1 ⁄2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free Dance.
JUNIOR: Compulsory Dance Rocker Foxtrot 2
sequences; plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free
Dance.
INTERMEDIATE: Compulsory Dance Silver Samba 2
sequences; plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free
Dance.
SENIOR: Compulsory Dance Rhumba 2 sequences;
plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free Dance.
FREE DANCE - REQUIRED ELEMENTS
NOVICE AND PRIMARY
1. One diagonal step sequence skated fully corner
to corner must be included.
2. One spin only must be included. Minimum 3
revolutions on one foot before any change of
foot.
3. Twizzles in addition to any that may be skated
during the step sequence one clockwise, one anti
clockwise minimum one (1) continuous rotation
not 3’s must be included. The two twizzles must
be executed consecutively. It should be noted
that the end of the first twizzle should be
controlled and checked enabling the second
twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no
more than 3 steps between the two twizzles.
JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR
1. One Serpentine anti-clockwise step sequence
Commencing in an anti-clockwise direction at the
centre (long) axis at one end of the rink and
progressing in three bold curves ( 2 in anti
clockwise and 1 in clockwise direction ) and
ending at the centre (long) axis of the opposite
end of the rink ; pattern using the full width of the
ice surface must be included. (Reference ISU
Communication No 1318 P13 )
2. Two spins only must be included. Minimum 3
revolutions on one foot before any change of
foot.
3. Twizzles in addition to any that may be skated
during the step sequence: one clockwise, one anti
clockwise minimum two (2) continuous rotations
on each foot – not 3’s must be included. The two
twizzles should be executed consecutively. It
should be noted that the end of the first twizzle
should be controlled and checked enabling the
second twizzle to be executed on the same axis,
with no more than 3 steps between the two
twizzles.
Jumps, dance spins, stops and pirouettes are not
allowed during the step sequence.
TWIZZLES - See ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing
2002 Rule N0 504, 14 (a) page 11
N.B. ORIGINAL DANCE & FREE DANCE
1. The twizzle sequence should be clearly defined as
a required element in both the Original Dance and
Free Dance. The inclusion of an excessive number
of twizzles will affect the balance of a programme
and could lead to deductions.
2. Should include interpretive steps, hops and jumps
of no more than half a revolution. Emphasis to be
placed on footwork which could incorporate
movements selected freely from Dance Moves.
Free Dance whilst there are no restrictions on the
number of half revolution jumps, skaters may also
include one jump of no more than one revolution.
FREE DANCE MUSIC:- As per ISU Regulations can
contain vocals. It is important that skaters have a
spare copy of music readily available at all events.
ORIGINAL DANCE MUSIC:- As per ISU Regulations
vocal music is permitted but skaters are advised to
ensure they skate to the underlying beat and not
only to the melody.
GENERAL
QUALIFYING ROUNDS
1. The THREE* highest placed female competitors
will qualify for the National Final if they enter
further events the next highest placed will qualify.
2. Males must enter a minimum of two events to
qualify, but are advised to enter more.
3. Should there be an over subscription requiring
further limit on the number of entries, competitors
who have previously qualified in another
competition will be asked to withdraw their
entries. This will allow those who have not yet
qualified the best opportunity to compete.
Should further restriction on numbers be required
after taking this step, a draw will be held.
4. A Skater wishing to enter more than one section
will be asked to state their preference. In the
event of numbers being restricted, competitors
may only be allowed to enter their preferred
category.
*Seven Solo qualifying competitions will be held in
2006 commencing in February
NB Following a review of the changes made in
2006 consideration will be given to the introduction
of the appropriate Free Dance test levels for 2007.
FINAL
Qualifiers who have qualified for more than one
category will only be allowed to compete in one
WARM UPS QUALIFYING ROUNDS AND FINAL
Warm ups will be 3 minutes for all sections and
warm up groups in all sections may number a
maximum of 8 at the discretion of the Referee.
FACTORS
Compulsory Dance 0.4
The mark for TECHNIQUE determines ties ISU Special
Regulations Ice Dancing 2002 Rule no 544 para 3a)
Original Dance 0.6
The mark for PRESENTATION determines ties (ISU rule
no 544 para 3b)
Free Dance 0.6
The mark for PRESENTATION determines ties (Rule no
544 para 3b)
NB. The Relative 6.0 scoring system will be used for
all Solo events in 2006
Home Countries Focus
A roundup of news from the Home Country Associations
Northern Cup is Highland success
In our front page story in this issue,
Ice Link reports on the success of a
new style competition for SKATE
UK beginner skaters. This
competition was incorporated into
the first inter-rink challenge event
between Inverness (the host rink)
Elgin and Aberdeen.
Titled The Northern Cup, well over 100
skaters from the three rinks descended
on the Highland city to skate in Figure,
Dance, Exhibition and Synchro events.
With the event proving so popular, it is
hoped that this will become an annual
event, hosted in turn by the three rinks.
The event also marked the end of an
era for Inverness coaches Judy Clinton
and Dawn Cooper who had earlier
announced that they would be "retiring"
from full time coaching.
In an emotional farewell, skaters from
Inverness presented them both with
flowers and momentoes of their time at
Inverness. Judy, also Sk8scotland
volunteers director, will continue to
steer the Inverness Synchro Teams
through to the British Championships,
but thereafter hopes to devote more
time to her role in Sk8scotland, and in
particular the development of Synchro
skating in Scotland.
Ayr Ice Rink was the venue on the 15th, 16th &
17th August of this year for the 3rd Kathy
Casey Scottish Skating Seminar.
A total of 59 skaters, including a group from Northern
Ireland & 13 coaches attended a variety of classes,
some of which dealt with Dry Land Jumping, Food and
Nuitrition, Street Dancing, Jump Video Analysis, Edge
Work, Power Classes & Judge's Talk. In the last year
World & Olympic Coach Kathy has led 28 seminars
world wide & was honoured earlier in the year by the
U.S.F.S.A. and the P.S.A. of America with the "Sports
Science Coach of the Year Award".
Co-Presenters on the ice were Marika Humphreys and
Vitaliy Baranov, former British Ice Dance Champions &
G.B. Internationalists, while off the ice Senior G.B. &
Murrayfield ISC mourns sad loss
Murrayfield Ice Skating Club sadly has to record
the sudden passing of former Club Secretary
and Committee Member Valerie Dawson on
Monday 12 September aged 48 years. All who knew
Valerie appreciated her friendly attitude and
enthusiastic involvement in every aspect of the clubs
activities.
She performed her duties as Secretary in an exemplary
manner and no matter what the task, Val was always
there to make sure it was delivered on time .
On Sunday 14th August 2005, Deeside
Ice Rink played host to 30 enthusiastic
ice dancers, who took part in the latest
of Joan Slater’s Ice Dance Workshops. The
workshop, sponsored by the Welsh Ice
Skating Association, followed an outline that
has been developed over time, but is tailored
to the needs of the skaters who participate
on the day.
At Deeside most, though not all, of the skaters
were adults of a range of standards. The
workshop started with half an hour of social
skating to live music, provided by Eddie Ruhier
on the Hammond organ. Once everyone was
warmed up and had met old friends and made
new ones, the instructional workshop
commenced. The skaters were divided into four
groups of differing standards, each group under
the control of a coach. For the next 90 minutes
basic ice dance techniques and moves were
demonstrated by the four coaches (Joan Slater,
news
WISA holds workshop
A Sk8scotland open consultation
meeting will be held at 18:30 on
Saturday 15th October 2005 during
the Sk8scotland Open Championships
in the Dumfries Ice Bowl.
Sk8scotland members, skaters,
parents and coaches are all welcome
to attend
Beginners Free Skating: 1. Lucy McDonald (Inverness) 2. Andrew
McClaren (Aberdeen) 3. Hayley Anderson (Elgin)
Judy Clinton (left) & Dawn Cooper
Kathy Casey Seminar at Ayr
Report by
Helen
Somerville
ISU Judge Ann Findlay presented classes for the
coaches, skaters and their parents - the latter class
being a great success!!!
On the final afternoon, all the skaters received
certificates & small mementos from Kathy. A
presentation of an engraved crystal plate was then
made to Kathy, this was donated by Reid's Trophies (a
local sports shop). The seminar was also pleased to
have Mr Chris Carlyle, Chairman of the South Ayrshire
Sports Council in attendance. The Council had given a
grant to the seminar, for which we were very grateful.
Such was the success of the seminar, that some skaters
wanted to book their place on next year's seminar
before leaving - a testimony to the calibre of Kathy
Casey's coaching".
Outwith her time with the club Valerie gave her
wholehearted support to husband Ian and her two
skating daughters Suzanne and Karen in all their
endeavours and our thoughts and condolences are
with them at this time.
We are all enriched by knowing Valerie , she will be
sadly missed but not forgotten by all members of
Murrayfield I.S.C.
Noel Grimshaw,Chairman,M.I.S.C.
Alan Wild, Ann McGarry
and Louise Walden) and
two assistants (Edward
Throp and Owen
Edwards) and then the
moves were
attempted by the
skaters.
So that everyone benefited from the experience
of all of the coaches the groups rotated around
the rink, gathering tips and advice from the
coaches as they went. At the end of the
workshop there followed another hour of ice
dancing to Eddie’s music, where all the newly
acquired skills were practised and enjoyed.
At the end the general view was that the
workshop format was a great success and that a
follow-up event would be organised in a few
months time.
Terry Marshall and Gordon Peterson