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2012 Upper Great Lakes RegionalFigure Skating ChampionshipsOct. 14-18, 2011Hosted by the St. Paul Figure Skating ClubHeld at the Richfield Ice Arena636 East 66 th StreetRichfield, MN 55423www.stpaulfsc.orgCo-Chairs of the CompetitionLexie Kastnerlekastner@aol.comCarolyn J. Markercmarker243@aol.comChief Referee: Cassy Papajohncassy@efficientforms.comDEADLINE FOR ON LINE REGISTRATION: Sept.1, 2011POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR ENCLOSED FORM: Sept. 15, 2011DEADLINE FOR ON LINE PRACTICE ICE REQUEST FORM: Sept. 16, 20111

2012 Regional Figure Skating Championships2012 QualifyingCompetition SeasonTECHNICAL ANNOUNCEMENT1. GENERALThe 2012 U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition season consists of a total of 14 events. Theseinclude 12 qualifying events (nine regional championships, three sectional championships), the 2012 U.S.Junior Figure Skating Championships (juvenile and intermediate) and the 2012 U.S. Figure SkatingChampionships (novice, junior and senior). All 14 events are sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating andconducted according to the most current U.S. Figure Skating rulebook, 2012 edition, with changes andclarifications as posted on the U.S. Figure Skating web site and this announcement. Compliance withthese rules as updated or amended is the responsibility of the participants. U.S. Figure Skating reservesthe right to incorporate revisions to the international judging system (IJS) made by the ISU for junior andsenior events and by U.S. Figure Skating to novice events and below.The qualifying and national championship competitions are only open to competitors who (1) Are currentmembers of U.S. Figure Skating (2) Meet the eligibility requirements according to U.S. Figure SkatingRule 2211 (3) Meet all age and test requirements pertaining to the event to be entered and (4) Meet thecitizen and residency requirements as stated in Rules 2230-2243 of the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.Please note amendments have been made to the requirements for returning U.S. skaters as well as non-U.S. skaters wishing to compete. Consult the rulebook to ensure you complete the necessaryrequirements.Important Notice for All CoachesTo coach at a U.S. Figure Skating qualifying level competition, a professional coach or choreographermust be: Declared by a skater in the registration process with U.S. Figure Skating Listed as Coaches Education Requirement (CER) Category A compliant for 2011-2012 Current with Coach Registration (requires annual fee and background check) A current member in U.S. Figure Skating A current member in PSAA coaches’ requirements chart can be found here:http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaches%20Requirement%20Chart.pdf.Each local organizing committee (LOC) will be provided with a list of coaches who are cleared for acredential at the competition Coaches will need to check in at the event registration desk and show agovernment issued photo I.D. to receive a credential. Coaches who are NOT on the list will need to showproof of membership in both U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA, a Coaches Registration card, proof ofCategory A compliance in CER, and a photo I.D. at check in. If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D.and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary documents, he or she will not be allowed acredential – no exceptions. We strongly urge all coaches to have their cards with them.

2012 Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsImportant Notice for All Pairs and Dance TeamsAll pairs and dance teams will begin their qualifying season at their respective sectional championships(unless they have been notified of a bye advancing them directly to the U.S. Championships). Theseevents are no longer offered at the regional championships.For the 2012 competition season, the 12 qualifying events are:REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSSouth Atlantic Regional ChampionshipsIceWorks Skating Club; Aston, Pa. Oct. 20-25, 2011North Atlantic Regional ChampionshipsAmherst Skating Club, Amherst, N.Y.; Oct. 14-18, 2011New England Regional ChampionshipsSkating Club of Boston; Boston, Mass.; Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2011Southwestern Regional ChampionshipsDallas FSC; Grapevine, Texas; Oct. 21-25, 2011Eastern Great Lakes Regional ChampionshipsGreater Cleveland of FSC; Mentor, Ohio; Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2011Upper Great Lakes Regional ChampionshipsSt. Paul FSC; Richfield, Minn.; Oct. 14-18, 2011Northwest Pacific Regional ChampionshipsLilac City FSC; Spokane, Wash.; Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2011Central Pacific Regional ChampionshipsSanta Rosa FSC; Santa Rosa, Calif.; Oct. 21-25, 2011Southwest Pacific Regional ChampionshipsAll Year FSC, Culver City, Calif.; Oct. 14-18, 2011SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSEastern Sectional ChampionshipsJamestown Skating Club; Jamestown, N.Y.; Nov. 15-19, 2011Midwestern Sectional ChampionshipsFort Collins FSC; Fort Collins, Colo.; Nov. 15-19, 2011Pacific Coast Sectional ChampionshipsSalt Lake Figure Skating; Salt Lake City, Utah; Nov. 15-19, 2011The national championships will be organized for all qualifiers in:2012 U.S. Junior Figure Skating ChampionshipsDec. 10-14, 2011Suburban Ice East LansingEast Lansing, Mich.

2012 Regional Figure Skating Championships2012 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating ChampionshipsJan. 22-29, 2012HP PavilionSan Jose, Calif.2. REGISTRATIONA. METHODOnline Electronic Registration (Required)Online registration is the ONLY method available for entry into the 2012 U.S. Figure Skatingqualifying competition season. Registration opens July 15, 2011.To enter online into the 2012 qualifying competition season, proceed in the following manner:Log on to www.usfsaonline.orgInput your username and passwordo Your username is your U.S. Figure Skating membership number.o If you do not already have a password, go to www.usfsaonline.org first and followthe online instructions.If you are experiencing difficulty with online registration, please e-mail the U.S. Figure SkatingMember Services Department at memberservices@usfigureskating.org or call the U.S. Figure Skatingmain number at 719.635.5200.B. DEADLINESThe entry deadline for the 2012 qualifying competition season is 11:59 p.m., Sept. 1, 2011. The timezone of your primary residence/principle training center (juvenile, intermediate) or home club(novice, junior, senior) will determine the entry deadline of 11:59 p.m., Sept. 1, 2011.NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.Juvenile and Intermediate Singles Competitors ONLY:During the online registration process, you will be given the option to input your principle trainingcenter if you wish to compete out of the region you train rather than the region in which your primaryresidence is listed. The following guidelines must be followed: You must train at your principle training center at least six (6) months and one (1) day duringthe calendar year to be eligible The region you select is binding (whether it is based on primary residence or principletraining center) and cannot be changed.Age requirements must be met by Sept. 1, 2011.*NEW for Juvenile Singles: Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to the regional championships:Under age 14.Test requirements must also be met by Sept. 1, 2011. Provisional entries based on passing a test afterthe closing date of entries will not be accepted. Please refer to U.S. Figure Skating Rules 2420-2423for further testing information and guidelines.

2012 Regional Figure Skating Championships*Skaters entering a singles event in addition to a partnered event, must enter a regional championshipwithin the section they have chosen for the partnered event.C. BYESNo medical byes will be considered. Competitors awarded a bye to their sectional championships orthe U.S. Championships will receive official notification in writing from U.S. Figure Skating. Allcompetitors wishing to compete in the 2012 qualifying competition season, including those whoreceive a bye, must enter by the Sept. 1, 2011, deadline. Please refer to the most recent U.S. FigureSkating rulebook for details on byes.D. ENTRY FEESAll competitors entering the 2012 qualifying competition season must submit payment of the $175entry fee to U.S. Figure Skating. All competitors are required to pay both the entry fee into thequalifying competition season (for each event entered) and an administration fee, which is $10.2012 Qualifying Competition Season Entry FeesEntry Fee Level/Discipline$175Juvenile/Intermediate/Novice/Junior/Senior Singles (First competition at regionalchampionships)$175Juvenile/Intermediate Pairs and Dance Teams (First competition at sectionalchampionships)$175Novice/Junior/Senior Pairs and Dance Teams (First competition at sectionalchampionships)$10 Administration FEESectional Championships Qualifying Entry FeesSingles skaters advancing from the regional championships to the sectional championships will incur anadditional $175 entry fee and a $10 administration fee. This total will automatically be charged using thesame credit card used to pay for entry into the qualifying season. Skaters receiving byes or who advanceper the four or fewer rule will NOT incur any additional entry or administrative fees.ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN for 2012 QUALIFYING COMPETITION SEASONRegionalChampionshipsSectionalChampionshipsU.S. JuniorChampionshipsU.S.ChampionshipsSingles Skaters $175 $175 N/A N/AJuvenile/Intermediate N/A $175 N/A N/APairs and DanceTeamsNovice/Junior/Senior N/A $175 N/A N/APairs and DanceTeamsYour registration is not considered valid until all appropriate entry and administrative fees arepaid and all required forms (including the planned program content sheet) are completed online toU.S. Figure Skating.

2012 Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsE. PAYMENTOnline payment via credit card is the ONLY accepted forms of payment.For those competitors advancing to the sectional championships from the regional championships, the creditcard used during the initial entry registration will be automatically charged the additional sectional entry fee.If an alternative method must be used for the sectional entry fee, please contact Lindsay Mulvey, U.S. FigureSkating, at 719.635.5200.Once entered, all withdrawals are considered final. A skater may not reenter even if the withdrawaloccurs prior to the entry deadline on Sept. 1, 2011. Please note: refunds are not given for any reason.*If you need to withdraw, you must send an email to Pamela Crowley atpcrowley@usfigureskating.org, with your name, U.S. Figure Skating membership number and thecompetition from which you wish to withdraw.3. TECHNICAL DETAILSA. CONDUCT OF EVENTSFor the 2012 season, all events and levels at all championship competitions (regional, sectional, U.S.Junior Championships, U.S. Championships) will be conducted in accordance with the internationaljudging system (IJS). Check the U.S. Figure Skating website for technical and/or rules updates.B. AGE and TEST QUALIFICATIONSAll age and test requirements can be found in the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook starting with Rule3640 (senior singles).C. TECHNICAL ELEMENTSThe well-balanced program charts for all levels and disciplines are posted on the U.S. Figure Skatingweb site at http://www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=355. As referenced earlier inthis announcement, U.S. Figure Skating will incorporate all changes made by the ISU with regard towell-balanced programs. Please refer to this web site often for continuous updates.PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT SHEET (Required component)All competitors entering into the 2012 qualifying competition season are required as part of theironline registration to submit a planned program content sheet (PPCS) detailing the elements in theirprogram(s). You may update your PPCS at www.usfsaonline.org up to two weeks prior to the start ofyour competition. Failure to do so creates extra work for the officials working your competition.You will not be allowed to receive your credential at registration until your PPCS is submitted.D. MUSICCOMPETITON MUSIC INFORMATION (Required component of online registration)U.S. Figure Skating requires all competitors to fully complete a competition music information formas part of the online registration process.The following information is required for each piece of music used in the composition of the shortprogram and free skate: composer, orchestra, duration of music, record label/number (optional buthighly recommended if obtainable).

2012 Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsCOMPACT DISCS (CDs)For all qualifying events during the 2012 season, CDs are the only acceptable media. CDs must be:Clearly marked with name (last name, first name), event entered and the music time/ length.Each CD must have only ONE (1) track on it. In the case of a short program and freeprogram, two (2) separate discs must be used. Any disc with more than one (1) track willNOT be accepted!Lead in time (time before the music begins) on CDs may not exceed two (2) seconds.Due to compatibility and reliability reasons, music may NOT be submitted on rerecordable"CD-RW" discs.Each CD must be turned in - in a paper CD sleeve with a see through window (obtainable atany office supply store), also labeled with the skater’s name and event.Standard hard plastic jewel cases or other CD holders are no longer acceptable. CDs that arenot properly identified will NOT be acceptedCompetition music must be turned in at the registration desk at the time of registration. At theChampionships, competitors will not receive their credentials at registration until they turn in theirmusic. The originals used at the regional championships will be forwarded to the sectionalchampionships and the U.S. Junior Championships for those advancing. Those qualifying from thesectional championships will have their original music forwarded on to the U.S. JuniorChampionships/U.S. Championships.Skaters receiving byes to the U.S. Championships must mail their competition music on CD no laterthan one (1) month (Dec. 22, 2011) prior to the start of the U.S. Championships to the followingaddress:Pete ZurlindenU.S. Championships Music Tech2950 Los Olivos LaneLa Crescenta, CA 91214-2813CD’s are to be mailed in “CD Mailers”, which can be obtained at the post office or any office supplystore.All competitors must have at least one (1) additional copy rinkside at practice sessions and during theactual competition event. The LOC will accept no responsibility for damage or loss. CDs not pickedup by the end of the competition are not the responsibility of the LOC and will be discarded.E. Seeding and Qualifying Rounds at Regional ChampionshipsAny skaters who are added to an event due to unforeseen circumstances will be added to oneof the groups (which group will be at the discretion of the chief referee) up to 48 hours beforethe start of the first qualifying group in that event. No reseeding or reassignments betweengroups will be made after the competitors are notified of their qualifying groups. Posting ofthe start order will be on the LOC website or the arena. The official schedule of events willbe posted at the competition.

2012 Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsF. OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD/EVENT WEBSITEThe official bulletin board and event website will contain any announcements or changes, and it is theresponsibility of the competitors to check often for official notices. Please refer to the local portion ofthe announcement for further information regarding the bulletin board and event website.4. ADVANCEMENT TO SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS/U.S. JUNIORCHAMPIONSHIPSA. QUALIFIERSSINGLES COMPETITORSAll singles competitors advancing to the sectional championships or the U.S. Junior Championshipswill receive instructions for downloading the specific event announcement from www.usfsaonline.orgfor the competition to which they have advanced.For every competitor, all information required to be sent to the sectional championships or U.S.Junior Figure Skating Championships local organizing committees (photos, practice ice requests, etc.)must be postmarked no later than the deadline on the respective form.For those competitors receiving a bye to the sectional championships, you will receive eitherinstructions for downloading the announcement or your announcement via email and must follow thedeadlines set forth by the LOC.B. ALTERNATESSkaters placing in fifth and sixth place (unless there are fill-ins) at the regional championships in thenovice, junior and senior singles events will be designated as first and second alternates. Thesecompetitors will be provided access to an event announcement as they may be selected to compete upto 48 hours before their competition event.The succeeding two (2) placed skaters not advanced by the percentage system in juvenile andintermediate singles are the first and second alternates respectively and will be provided access to anannouncement for the U.S. Junior Championships.Alternates DO NOT need to mail in any paperwork or required formsunless contacted by U.S. Figure Skating.5. INSURANCE/LIABILITYA. LIABILITYU.S. Figure Skating, the host club(s) and/or interclub association, the organizing committee, and theice arenas being utilized for these events accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained byany participant in these championships (U.S. Figure Skating Rule 2300).

2012 Regional Figure Skating Championships6. ANTI-DOPINGAnti-doping tests will be conducted at the 2012 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held inSan Jose, Calif., Jan. 22-29, 2012. Senior-level competitors only are eligible to be tested. If selected,testing is mandatory.7. CONTACTSFor further information, requests should be addressed to:A. U.S. FIGURE SKATINGU.S. Figure Skating Competitions CoordinatorPamela Crowleypcrowley@usfigureskating.orgChair, Competitions CommitteeLynn Goldmanlgoldman1@austin.rr.comB. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEEPlease refer to the additional information located on the following pages for detailed contactinformation for the local organizing committee hosting your specific championships.

Dear Competitors, Parents, Coaches and OfficialsCelebrating its 75 th year as a U. S. Figure Skating club and its 48 th year hosting theSummer Skate St. Paul non qualifying competition, the St. Paul Figure Skating Club hashad the opportunity to reflect on its long and prestigious past and its future. Our club waswitness to the transition of skating from the frozen lakes and rivers of Minnesota to themore than 150 ice rinks currently operating in the Twin Cities area. Many of the area'sclubs of today had roots in the St. Paul FSC. We celebrate the continued growth andspread of figure skating as we welcome all of you to the 2012 Upper Great Lakes RegionalFigure Skating Championships! We are proud to serve as your host for this exciting event.During your stay in the Twin Cities area we encourage you to take advantage of allwe have to offer. We are more than the Mall of America! We have more than 14,000lakes, great restaurants, theater, museums, and even a few casinos. Please visithttp://www.visitsaintpaul.com or www.minneapolis.org for ideas about how to spendyour down time while you are here.On behalf of the SPFSC Board of Directors, our amazing Volunteers, and ourentire skating community, we wish you good luck and much fun!Sincerely,Lexie KastnerCompetition Co-ChairCarolyn J. MarkerCompetition Co-Chair2012 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships10

Official AnnouncementsThe Official Bulletin Board will be maintained at Richfield Ice Arena. The Official Schedule of Events willbe posted on the Official Bulletin Board and will supersede all other schedules. It is the responsibility ofeach competitor to check the Official Bulletin Board DAILY for all official notices. The skating orders will beposted at the start of the first practice for the competition.RegistrationAll communications, confirmation times and event notifications will be via email and websiteposting. Check the St. Paul FSC website at www.stpaulfsc.org for all official communication.The official registration desk at Richfield Ice Arena, will be open on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 and will remainopen throughout the championships. Registration Desk hours will be posted on the St. Paul FSC website atwww.stpaulfsc.org. Credentials and information packets will be provided to competitors at time of registrationupon receipt of the competitor’s music. Skaters will NOT receive their credentials unless their ProgramContent form has been submitted on line at usfigureskating.org. A PPCS must be completed prior to competitorsbeing credentialed per U. S. Figure Skating rules. All outstanding fees or debt must be paid at timeof registration. Skaters MUST be registered to obtain credentials. Credentials must be shown for ALL practiceice sessions, events and entry into the building beginning Friday Oct. 14. Contact Carolyn Markercmarker243@aol.com, 651-224-3370 with questions or problems concerning registration PRIOR to thecompetition up to Wednesday, Oct. 12 . Email contact is preferred. No calls or emails once the competitionhas begun since everyone is at the rink. BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCT. 13, go to the Registration Deskfor assistance with questions or concerns. Registration can be reached by phone at 612-861-0488 duringthe hours they are open; however, people in line at the desk will have priority over those calling on thephone.AwardsAwards will be presented to the first through fourth place competitors as soon as possible following theposting of the results. Qualifying medals will be given for qualifying round placements in those events thatrequire initial rounds. For events with short and free skate programs, awards will only be given for the finalcombined results. All winners should appear dressed in their competitive costumes with skates on for theaward ceremony. Check the Official Bulletin Board for logistical information.AdmissionThe 2012 Upper Great Lakes Regional Championships will be open to the public at a daily charge of $10 foradults, $5 for children 17 and under. Children 5 and under are free. Advance sale $30 all-event passesare available. Please check the Advance Order information. Admission will be charged beginning SaturdayOct. 15, 2011.CredentialsCredentials for competitors, coaches, and one chaperone will be issued at time of registration during thecompetition. A skater will not receive their credential until their competition music is turned in. Skater andcoach credentials will be required to enter secure areas (e.g. dressing rooms and hallways, etc.). Parentswill not be allowed in the secure areas. Chaperone credentials admit the individual to spectator areas only.Lost competitor or coach credentials will be replaced for a $25 fee. Chaperone credentials will not bereplaced.CoachesAll coaches must be current registered members of U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. Coaches must also havecompleted the Coach Registration process and be Category A CER Compliant. A photo ID is required toobtain credential. Proof of membership must be presented at the Coaches Registration Desk upon arrival toobtain credentials needed for access to locker rooms and ice entry area.11

Photography and VideoEVC, an official U.S. Figure Skating sponsor, will provide professional videotaping services.VIDEOTAPING OF THE COMPETITION IN ANY FORM, INCLUDING PRACTICE ICE, IS NOTPERMITTED – EVEN FOR PERSONAL USE. Photographs are permitted for personal use only, but for thesafety of the skaters, no flash photography is allowed. Any resale of photography is strictly prohibited.Thank you for your compliance with these policies. Anyone abusing this U.S. Figure Skating rule will beasked to leave the arena.FacilitiesAll competition events will be held at the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN , a two200’ x 85’ ice surface arena. The arena has seating for spectators and a snack bar which will be openduring practice sessions and during the competition. Locker rooms are available for use. Several vendorswill be present during the competition in Rink 1 (Wood Arena) for basic supplies and needs. The facility ispart of a park system that includes rollerblading trails, picnic areas and free parking. Limited practice icewill be available at the competition arena once the events begin. Additional practice ice will be at PleasantArena, 848 Pleasant Ave, St. Paul MN 55102. Pleasant Arena has a single 200’ x 85’ surface, bleachers,locker rooms and an off ice room. Vending machines are available. See enclosed map for locations ofarenasDisclaimerThe St. Paul Figure Skating Club, U.S. Figure Skating, the Pleasant Avenue Arena and the Richfield IceArena being utilized for these events accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by anyparticipant in the competition. (See Rule 3222).Practice IceEach skater is limited to ONE MUSIC practice session per day. Unlimited additional practice ice (music notplayed on the session) is available for purchase. All practice ice is considered nonrefundable andnontransferable. Practice ice tickets that have been paid for will be in the packet given to the skater atRegistration. There will be pre event practice sessions available for purchase the day of each event. Somepractice ice will be scheduled at an off-site facility (Pleasant Avenue Arena). NOTE: Practice Ice on theCompetition Rink will only be guaranteed on Friday Oct. 14. Refer to the Practice Ice form for furtherdetails and the website for updates.HotelsSee enclosed map for locations of arenas and hotels.Official Hotels: Make hotel reservations on line at www.stpaulfsc.orgCourtyard by Marriott Minneapolis/Bloomington7800 Bloomington Ave. S., Bloomington , MN 55425 Rooms starting from $99.00Fairfied Inn & Suites - Mall of America2401 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Rooms starting from $98.00Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America1700 East American Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55425 Rooms starting from $109.00Questions? Contact Competition Co-chairs ~Carolyn Marker, cmarker243@aol.com or Lexie Kastner, lekastner@aol.com.12

2012 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsTentative Schedule10/14/2011 FridayPractice Ice10/15/2011 SaturdayIntermediate Ladies - Qualifying RoundJuvenile Girls - Qualifying RoundNovice Men Short Program10/16/2011 SundayNovice Ladies - Qualifying RoundJuvenile BoysIntermediate Men Short ProgramJunior Men Short ProgramSenior Men Short Program10/17/2011 MondayIntermediate Ladies Short Program - Final RoundJunior Ladies Short ProgramSenior Ladies Short ProgramJuvenile Girls - Final RoundNovice Men FreeskateNovice Ladies Short Program - Final Round10/18/2011 TuesdayIntermediate Ladies Freeskate - Final RoundIntermediate Men FreeskateJunior Ladies FreeskateNovice Ladies Freeskate - Final RoundSenior Ladies FreeskateJunior Men FreeskateSenior Men Freeskate

2012 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating ChampionshipsANNOUNCER PROTOCOLSkater____________________________________________Level______Phonetic pronunciation__________________________________________VOLUNTEER FORMA successful competition takes many enthusiastic and hard-working volunteers. St. Paul FSCappreciates help from all who would be willing to volunteer during the 2012 Upper Great LakesRegional Figure Skating Championships. If you are interested in volunteering your time andtalents, please indicate below and include with the Pre Order Form. St. Paul FSC will contact you.Thank you in advance!Return this form by Sept 15, 2011 to: Lexie Kastner, P O Box 296, Deerwood MN 56444Please indicate area & availability by circling “am or pm” below ~Area ↓Availability →ThursdayOct 13FridayOct 14SaturdayOct 15Sunday Oct16MondayOct 17TuesdayOct 18Announcer am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pmConcessions am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pmMonitors am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pmMusic Player am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pmAny Job am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pm am or pmName_________________________________________________________________________________Email________________________________________________________Phone____________________ADVANCE ORDERSALL ITEMS listed below are available for order using the On Line Practice Ice Formand will be in the skater’s packet at Registration Desk.ITEMS2012 Upper Great Lakes All Event Pass ~ Good for Oct 14-18Note: All Event Passes only available on pre order basis ~Admission will be $10 for Adults, $5 for 17 and under per daybeginning Saturday Oct. 14Per item$302012 Upper Great Lakes Souvenir Program $102012 Upper Great Lakes Souvenir Pin $ 514

2012 Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships Practice Ice FormThere are three types of practice ice: (1) PROGRAM ICE - (short program or free skate sessions with music); (2)GENERAL PRACTICE ICE - (no music); and (3) PRE-EVENT PRACTICE ICE - (competition day ice). Ice will beavailable at Richfield Arena (Richfield 1—Wood and Richfield 2—Metal) and Pleasant Arena. Ice will be available forpurchase on the competition surfaces at Richfield on Friday Oct. 14 so that competitors will have an opportunity to skateon the same sheet of ice on which they will be competing. We can only guarantee ice time on your competition sheet onFriday. Limited practice ice will be available at Richfield Arena once the competition begins, although Pre-Event PracticeIce will be scheduled on competition days. We will schedule other practice ice at Richfield Arena as the competitionschedule permits. Practice ice will be available at the Pleasant Arena throughout the competition.Competitors may purchase one Program Ice session per day for each event (e.g., short program and free skate) forwhich they are registered, Pre-Event Practice Ice for each day they compete, and as much General Practice Ice as theywish. If your event has a qualifying round, please purchase ice only up to the qualifying round. We will not refundunused ice time nor will we consider any special requests for ice time.All skaters are required to present their ice tickets and credentials to the ice monitors before skating on their practice icesessions. NOTE: skaters are responsible for bringing their music to any program ice sessions they havepurchased and for picking it up at the end of the practice session.Competitors are encouraged to pre-order ice time using the online form at www.stpaulfsc.org All ice time is on a firstcome, first served basis. The online pre-order form will be available through Friday Sept. 16, 2011.When scheduling practice ice, we will take into account your competition schedule, arrival day and time, and specific icetime requests. We will adjust your ice requests to accommodate the final competition schedule. You will be emailedwhen the practice ice schedule is posted to the website. After the pre ordered ice time is scheduled, we will makeadditional practice ice available for purchase. These additional sessions will be posted on the website and available forpurchase through an online Practice Ice Form.The online form allows payment by either PayPal or check. If paying by check, make payable to St. Paul FSC, and mailto P O Box 296, Deerwood MN 56444.Direct all questions regarding practice ice to the Practice Ice Chairperson, Lexie Kastner at lekastner@aol.com.The following information is required complete the on line Practice Ice Form:Competitor's Name, U. S. FIGURE SKATING #, Skating Level, Home Club, Skater email address, home & cell phonenumber; Coach, email address & cell phone number Date and time of arrival,You will be asked to indicate the types of practice ice you would like to pre-order (order ice only through thefirst qualifying round). There will be a $3 per session surcharge on all ice purchased at the competition.(1) Program Ice (you may pre-order 1 session per day for each event):Days you want Program ice for Free Skate ($15 per session - 30 minutes)Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TuesdayDays you want Program ice for Short Program ($15 per session - 30 minutes)Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday(2) General Practice Ice sessions per day ($13 per session - 30 minutes):Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday(3) Pre-Event Practice Ice (only one session will be scheduled per event on the day you compete):Days you want Pre-Event Practice Ice ($10 per session - 20 minutes):Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday15

2012 Regional Figure SkatingChampionshipsProgram Advertising FormThis year the St. Paul Figure Skating Club will host the 2012Figure Skating Upper Great Lakes Regional Championships on Oct.14-18, 2011 at Richfield Ice Arena - the first stop for many skaterson the way to San Jose.The top four skaters at the Novice through Senior levelsqualifying at Uppers compete in November at sectionals in Fort Collins Colorado where the top fourskaters at each level then pack their bags in January for the 2012 U.S. Figure SkatingChampionships in San Jose!The top skaters at the Juvenile and Intermediate levels at Uppers qualify to compete inDecember at the 2012 US Junior Championships in East Lansing Michigan.Typically, entrants number over 400 skaters. In addition, the number of spectators attendingRegional competitions is over 3000.To help in our efforts to support our skaters, we are asking for your help in the form of anadvertisement in our Uppers Official Event Program. Rates are as follows:Ad sizeCostDimensions: (horizontal x vertical)Color PagesOutside Back Cover (8 ½ x 11) $300Inside Front or Back Cover (8 ½ x 11) $250Black & White PagesFull page (8 ½ x 11) $1751/2 page (8 ½ x 5 ½ ) $100Email camera-ready art as a PDF file of theappropriate size to lekastner@aol.com- or send as a hard copy with check.Advertising can also be purchased online atwww.stpaulfsc.orgCompany Name___________________________________Phone________________Fax__________________________email____________________________________Contact:_______________________________Address:________________________City_______________________________________State_____________Zip_______Ad Amount enclosed:$______________Check #__________Questions? Contact Rob Bryant at robbryant1@gmail.com, 651.226.2205Please mail check payable to St. Paul FSC to:Rob Bryant, 1622 Beechwood Ave, St. Paul MN 55116Copy Deadline – September 10, 2011 ~ Thank you for your support!16

For up to date travel conditions in the Richfield area, go to: http://www.511mn.org/Default.asp?area=TC_Metro_SW&display=all&textOnly=False717