2014 sectional championships - Skate Canada - Central Ontario

Skate Canada - Central Ontario2014SECTIONALCHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 7-10, 2013Thornhill Community Centre7755 Bayview Avenue (At John St.)Thornhill, ON*Revised as of August 26, 2013Sanctioned by Skate Canada

REGISTRATION:An invitation is extended to all eligible figure skaters to participate in the Skate Canada - Central Ontario SectionalChampionship Competition. Skate Canada rules and regulations will apply throughout the competition unlessotherwise specified.Registration for this event is an online submission and must be completed in full in order for the entry to beaccepted.The detailed registration instructions are included in this announcement. Please refer to the end of the document.CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES:Access to online registration will cease at 11:59pm on September 25, 2013. Registrations will be accepted onfirst come-first served basis with restrictions in certain categories to accommodate the scheduling of categories.Entries received after Wednesday September 25, 2013 and prior to 12noon EST on Tuesday October 1st,2013 are subject to a $200 late penalty. Entries received after 12 noon on Tuesday October 1st will not beconsidered.

CATEGORIES:For event requirements and specifications, please refer to the 2013-2014 Skate Canada Technical Handbook (SkateCanada Rulebook) and the 2013-2014 Singles, Pair, Ice Dance Program Requirements (Technical Page COS web site -www.skatecanada-centralontario.com)The following categories are to be held at the 2014 Skate Canada - Central Ontario Sectionals:SENIORWomen/MenPairDanceMust have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.No age requirement.Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.No age requirement.Must have passed the complete Gold Dance test.No age requirement.JUNIORWomen/MenPairMust have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.Shall meet ISU Junior age criteria - max. age limit only appliesMust have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.No age requirements for qualifying competitions in Canada.DanceMust have passed the complete Gold Dance test or higher.Shall meet ISU Junior age criteria - max. age limit only appliesNOVICEWomen/MenPairDanceMust have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.Shall be under the age of 17 Before July 1, 2013Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating test.No age requirements.Must have passed at least 2 pattern dances from the Gold Dance test or higher.Shall meet ISU Junior Age criteria - max. age limit only applies.(Silver Samba & Starlight Waltz)PRE-NOVICESingles/Pair Must have passed the junior bronze Free Skate test or higherDance Must have passed the complete junior bronze Dance test or higherWomen/Men Must be under the age of 16 Before July 1, 2013Pair Must be under the age of 18 Before July 1, 2013Dance Must be under the age of 18 Before July 1, 2013((Blues & Harris Tango)

ENTRY FEES(Payable by Paypal only [visa/mastercard] No other form of payment will be accepted.)Early Bird Entry fees: received on or prior to September 11th, 2013SINGLES:$180.00 per person for Pre-Novice - Senior CategoriesPAIR:$230.00 per couple for Pre-Novice - Senior categoriesDANCE:$230.00 per couple for Pre-Novice - Senior categoriesEntry fees received after September 11th, 2013SINGLES:$190.00 per person for Pre-Novice - Senior CategoriesPAIR:$240.00 per couple for Pre-Novice - Senior categoriesDANCE:$240.00 per couple for Pre-Novice -Senior categoriesNOTE: Practice Ice is included with the entry fee.Entries received after Wednesday September 25, 2013 and prior to 12noon EST on Tuesday October 1st, 2013 are subjectto a $200 late penalty. Entries received after 12 noon on Tuesday October 1st will not be considered.FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT:Irma Orzeck, RegistrarSkate Canada - Central Ontarioirma@skatecanada-centralontario.comTelephone: 905-760-9100 ext. 229Toll Free: 1-877-267-0081 ext. 229For inquiries regarding Skate Canada Membership number, login information or personal profile,contact Skate Canada Member Services:Toll-Free: 1.888.747.2372 ext. 1

PRACTICE SESSIONS:Practice ice is scheduled for all categories throughout the Championships. All practices will be 20 minutes without music.Schedule, Entries and Start Orders will be posted on the website at www.skatecanada-centralontario.com as they becomeavailable.Please refer the Qualifying Competition Handbook Paragraph 520 (8 (i) – (j).Upon registration or attendance at an officially scheduled practice session competitors are not permitted to skate onice other than the official practice or competition ice as scheduled for the event. Violators of this rule shall be subjectto suspension from the competition in question. This rule is applicable to all qualifying events including Regional/Sub-Sectional, Sectional, Skate Canada Challenge and Canadian Championships.ON-SITE REGISTRATION:Registration will commence at the Thornhill Community Centre on Thursday, November 7, 2013 one hour prior to the firstscheduled practice. Competitors at Sectional Championships must register for the competition before their official practicesession immediately prior to the first portion of their event.All skaters must register all their music (short and free program) upon registering.Skaters may pick up their music at the music registration desk one-half hour after completion of the category.MUSIC:Each entry must provide two CDs for the competition upon registration, one for competition - marked “Master” and onefor back up - marked “Copy”. These must be registered with music registration at least one hour prior to the posted starttime of the category and may not be removed for any reason until after the category is completed. Music must be pickedup within 30 minutes after completion of the category.All music used must be in the public domain or covered by the performing rights societies. Competitors who have musiccomposed specifically for their programs either wholly or in part, are responsible for obtaining a written release fromthe composer for the use of such music on radio and/or television or appropriate clearance from the performing rightssocieties.Entries will be refused if the music information on the online skating profile form is not complete, particularly the namesand composers of the music selections.Pre-Novice and Novice Dance competitors: The ISU pattern dance music to be used for all practices and events is the 2001Revised Version produced by the ISU.Standard Specifications for Music:(1) Only one program shall be recorded on each CD(2) The start of the music shall be recorded on the CD with less than two seconds of lead in.(3) Competitor’s name followed by category, program type – short or free, and music time shall be shown on the CDlabel.(4) Each CD shall be enclosed in a plastic case marked with the skater’s name, category, program type – short or free,and total music time.Awards:Standard Skate Canada Sectional Medals will be presented to the top three finishers of each event. In the case of onlyone entry in a category an exhibition shall be performed but no prize shall be awarded. The presentation schedule will beavailable at registration.

RULES AND REGULATIONSNo skater will be registered until all money owing is properly paid by the September 25th closing date. Your PayPal receiptof payment is your registration confirmation. Please print your receipt and retain for your records.Refunds and Withdrawals:Full refunds will be given for any cancelled categories. If an entry is withdrawn prior to September 25, 2013, a refund (lessan administrative fee of $35.00 per skater) will be granted.NOTE: NO REFUNDS (including medical) will be granted after Sept. 25, 2013.Qualification for Entry: Competitors wishing to enter shall have passed the tests for the various categories byOctober 1, 2013.Accreditation of Coaches:By-law 2403 (Skate Canada Policies and Procedures) shall apply. In order to receive accreditation from Skate Canada atSectionals, Skate Canada professional coaches must be Intermediate STARSkate/Provincial Coach Certified, be a currentProfessional Coaching Member of Skate Canada and hold a valid First Aid Certificate. In addition, coaches must register inperson and show their Skate Canada Professional coach membership card, which includes their photo.New Coaches: New professional coaches who do not meet the above criteria for accreditation or funding will have three years inwhich to become Level 2/ISPC Certified and four years to become Level 3 Certified from the date of registering as a Skate CanadaProfessional Coach.Two coaches per entry will be accredited. Only two people will be allowed at ice level – determined by the skater/team.If a replacement coach is attending the event, please contact Skate Canada - Central Ontario 48 hours prior to the event.(905-760-9100 ext. 224)** If a coach does not have their photo ID but is accredited to enter, a temporary ID will be provided at a cost of $25.00.No Refunds. No exceptions.**Ice Dimensions: East & West rinks 85X200Event InformationVideo Taping: A professional videotaping service will be available. Private video of your own competitor only is permitted- see Skate Canada Event Management 1-12 (2). Photo Cell Phones will not be permitted in the dressing room area or atice level.Boutique:

ADMISSIONS:General AdmissionAdult - $6.00 per day or All-Event Pass - $20.00Senior Citizens and Children under 12 - $4.00 per day or All-event tickets $12.00Children under 3 years are free.HOTEL INFORMATIONOFFICIAL HOTEL:Sheraton & Best Western Parkway, Toronto North Hotel & Suites600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, ON L4B1B2(t) 905.882.3113Standard room (sheraton): $119Standard room (Best Western): $95Please Refer to: Skate Canada - Central Ontario to receive this rateSECONDARY HOTELS:Park Inn by Radisson Toronto Markham555 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario(t) 905-479-5000 or 1-877-703-4656Standard Room: $95Please refer to: Skate Canada - Central Ontario Sectionals to receive this rateHilton Suites Toronto Markham8500 Warden Avenue, Markham ON L6G 1A5(t) 905 470 8577Standard room: $119Please refer to: Skate Canada - Central Ontario to receive this rate

ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE (FROM SKATE CANADA RULE 5401)Entrants in Canadian Championships events, or qualifying events for Canadian Championships shall:(1) ELIGIBLE PERSON STATUS: Be eligible persons as defined in Skate Canada Rule Book Section 2100.(2) ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Be Associate members in good standing of the Association.(3) CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP: Be Canadian citizens within the meaning of the Citizenship Act, RSC 1985. If theindividual is not a Canadian citizen, such individual must have permanent resident status and have resided inCanada for at least one year prior to the date of the Championships they wish to enter. Also, if the entrant is oflegal age, the entrant must file a declaration to indicate that he intends in good faith to become a Canadiancitizen. If the entrant is an alien minor, he and the living parents (or guardians if both parents are deceased) musthave also filed a sworn statement with the Chief Executive Officer of Skate Canada that said minor intends tobecome a citizen as soon as legally possible.In the case of a pair or an ice dance couple, at least one partner must be a Canadian citizen. The other partnermay be a citizen or resident of a country of any other ISU Member and need not reside in Canada.(4) ANTI-DOPING POLICY AND DOPING CONTROL POLICY: Agree to be subject to Association rules and regulationsregarding doping controls, on an announced or unannounced basis, as determined by the Board of Directors fromtime to time. Such rules and regulations shall be entitled “Skate Canada Anti-Doping Policy and Doping ControlProgram” and shall be made available to potential entrants upon request to their Section or the National Office.(See Skate Canada Policies and Procedures.)QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY(Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph 515)(1) TEST PREREQUISITES: Competitors wishing to enter Sectionals and events leading to Sectionals shall have passedthe tests as listed in paragraph 510 of the Qualifying Competition Handbook (see below) before October 1stpreceding the Championships. A skater may also be considered qualified having passed a higher test or partsthereof as long as the minimum test requirement is fulfilled.(2) AGE PREREQUISITES: Competitors wishing to enter Sectionals and events leading to Sectionals shall meet the agerequirements to compete as listed in paragraph 510.(3) COMPETING IN SINGLES AT SECTIONALS: A skater may compete in Singles events only in the Championships ofthe Section in which his home club is a member.(4) COMPETING IN PAIR OR DANCE AT SECTIONALS: A pair or dance team composed of skaters having clubs indifferent Sections may enter the group event of the Sectional Championships of any one, but only one, of the\Sections represented by its members. The Chair of each Section concerned must be advised as to whichchampionship the group will enter.

RESTRICTIONS TO ENTRY(Part of Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph 530 (5)(1) CANADIAN FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS:(a) COMPETING IN THE SAME EVENT DISCIPLINE: No one shall compete in the same discipline (Singles, Pairs,Dance) in the same event (Novice) at Canadians more than three times.(b) WINNER OF AN EVENT DISCIPLINE: The winner or the winning pair or dance couple of an event discipline shallnot be eligible for the same event discipline again.(c )ONE OF A SENIOR PAIR OR ICE DANCE COUPLE COMPETING IN JUNIOR COMPETITION IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS:One of a pair or ice dance couple placing first, second or third in a Senior Canadian event discipline shall notenter the same event discipline in the Junior Canadian Championships with a different partner in a subsequentyear.TEST AND AGE PREREQUISITES FOR COMPETING(Part of Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph 510)(1) PRE-NOVICE EVENTS:(a) SINGLES:(i) TEST: Must have passed the Junior Bronze Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Pre-Novice Singles competitors shall be under the age of 16 before July 1 preceeding the event.(b) PAIR:(i) TEST: Must have passed the Junior Bronze Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Pre-Novice Pair competitors shall be under the age of 18 before July 1 preceeding the event.(c) DANCE:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Junior Bronze Dance test or higher.(ii) AGE: Pre-Novice Dance competitors shall be under the age of 18 before July 1 preceeding the event.(2) NOVICE EVENTS:(a) SINGLES:(i) TEST: Must have passed the Gold Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Novice Singles competitors shall be under the age of 17 before July 1 preceeding the event.(b) PAIR:(i) TEST: Must have passed the Gold Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: No age requirements.(c) DANCE:(i) TEST: Must have passed the at least two pattern dances from the Gold Dance Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Shall meet ISU Junior age criteria (maximum age limit only applies).(3) JUNIOR EVENTS:(a) SINGLES:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Shall meet ISU Junior age criteria (maximum age limit only applies).(b) PAIR:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating Test or higher.(ii) AGE: No age requirements for qualifying competitions in Canada.(c) DANCE:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Dance Test or higher.(ii) AGE: Shall meet ISU Junior age criteria (maximum age limit only applies).

(4) SENIOR EVENTS:(a) SINGLES:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating Test(ii) AGE: No age requirement.(b) PAIR:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Free Skating Test(ii) AGE: No age requirement.(c) DANCE:(i) TEST: Must have passed the complete Gold Dance Test(ii) AGE: No age requirement.SELECTION OF ENTRIES FROM SKATE CANADA SECTIONALS(Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph Section 520(10)Selection of Entries from Skate Canada Sectionals to Skate Canada Challenge or Canadian Figure Skating Championshipsis as follows:(a)(i)(ii)PRE-NOVICE, NOVICE & JUNIOR SKATERS TO SKATE CANADA CHALLENGE:PRE-NOVICE, NOVICE & JUNIOR EVENTS EXCEPT QUEBEC: Pre-Novice, Novice and Junior competitors who placefirst, second, third and fourth in each of the Sectional qualifying events, except Quebec Section, may be selectedto represent the Section in the respective Skate Canada Challenge, but the selection of fewer than four entriesshall be at the discretion of the Section Executive.PRE-NOVICE, NOVICE AND JUNIOR EVENTS IN QUEBEC: Pre-Novice, Novice and Junior competitors who placefirst through eighth in the Skate Canada Quebec Sectionals qualifying event, may be selected to represent theSection in the respective Skate Canada Challenge, but the selection of fewer than eight entries shall be at thediscretion of the Section Executive.SENIOR SKATERS TO CHALLENGE(Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph Section 520(11) and (12):(a)(b)ALL SENIOR EVENTS: Senior competitors who place first, second, third and fourth (first through eighth inclusivein Quebec) in the Skate Canada Sectionals qualifying event, may be selected by the relevant Section to representthe Section in the Skate Canada Challenge without further qualification.COMPETITORS REGISTERED FOR SECTIONALS COMPETITION: Competitors who register for an event(s) at therelevant Sectionals Competition and who in the same competitive season have been assigned by Skate Canadaor, in the case of a Senior Grand Prix, by the ISU Grand Prix selection group (or by Skate Canada in the case ofhome entries to Skate Canada International) to a Junior Grand Prix, Senior Grand Prix or International event,shall be granted an automatic entry into the Challenge Competition event for each event discipline in which suchcompetitor was registered at such Sectionals Competition.Competitors who register for Senior events at the relevant Sectionals Competition and: (i) who have beenassigned by the ISU Grand Prix selection group (or by Skate Canada in the case of home entries to Skate CanadaInternational) to a Senior Grand Prix; or (ii) who have qualified for the Junior Grand Prix Final event shall begranted an automatic entry into the Senior Canadian Championship event of the same event discipline in thesame competitive season.

(c)(d)SENIOR AUTOMATIC BYES: Automatic “byes” are granted through their respective Sectionals and/or ChallengeCompetition to Senior competitors placing first, second or third in the previous year’s Canadian Championshipsin the same event discipline and/or to Senior competitors who place first, second or third at any of the previousthree ISU World Championships and/or the immediately prior Olympic Winter Games) in each case in the sameevent discipline. In the case of pairs and ice dance a bye is earned by the team not by the individual skaters, andas such the bye will be granted provided that the skaters are continuing to compete as a team.BYED SKATERS: Those who have been granted byes through Sectional qualifying events (see (b) above andByes Policy in Policies and Procedures) may enter their Skate Canada Challenge event or Canadian Figure SkatingChampionships event (or qualifying round at Canadians) as applicable without further qualification.12. ALTERNATES: The next placed competitor in each Sectional event may be nominated as an alternate entry andmay replace an entrant who has withdrawn before the start of the event.SELECTION OF ENTRIES FROM SKATE CANADA CHALLENGE(Qualifying Competition Handbook, paragraph 525 (3)(a)FINAL RESULT: The final result in each Skate Canada Challenge event shall determine the competitors eligible toenter the equivalent Canadian Figure Skating Championship event as follows.(i) NOVICE: The Skate Canada Novice Challenge is entitled to enter the top 18 placed singles in each ofthe Men’sand Women’s events, 12 placed Pair and 15 placed Ice Dance competitors, which include anybyes awarded in each respective event at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in the sameskating season.(ii) JUNIOR: The Skate Canada Junior Challenge is entitled to enter the top 18 placed singles in each ofthe Men’s and Women’s events, 12 placed Pair and 15 placed Ice Dance competitors, which include anybyes awarded in each respective event, at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in the sameskating season(iii)SENIOR:(a) SENIOR SINGLES: The maximum number of competitors in the Senior singles events shall be 18. Such entriesshall be filled in accordance with subsection (e) below.(b) SENIOR PAIR: The maximum number of competitors in the Senior Pair event shall be 12. Such entries shall befilled in accordance with subsection (e) below.(c) SENIOR ICE DANCE: The maximum number of competitors in the Senior Dance events shall be 15. Suchentries shall be filled in accordance with subsection (e) below.(b)DETERMINING SENIOR ENTRIES: The Senior events at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships shall be filledin accordance with the following priority until such time as the maximum number of competitors for therelevant event has been reached:(i)(ii)firstly, those competitors who have received an automatic or individual bye; andthe balance of the entries shall be determined in accordance with the results of the SkatCanada Senior Challenge event, as applicable.(c)ALTERNATES: The entry with the next highest score from the applicable Challenge event may replace an entrantat the Canadian Figure Skating Championships who has withdrawn before the start of an event.

(d)(e)NORMAL QUOTA AT THE CANADIAN FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS NOT EXCEEDED: When the normal quotaat The Canadian Figure Skating Championships is not exceeded (i.e. 18 for Singles, 12 for Pair and 15 for IceDance) after the total number of eligible entries from the Skate Canada Challenge are combined, that event willbe held, but may not be Pattern at the Skate Canada Challenge even if the maximum event quota at one of theSkate Canada Challenge is exceeded.FILING OF ENTRIES: Entries from the Skate Canada Challenge must be filed by the General Chair of theOrganizing Committee or his/her nominee.SPECIFICATIONS FOR EVENTS - SKATE CANADA - CENTRAL ONTARIO SECTIONALS(Qualifying Competition Handbook paragraph 520)1. PRE-NOVICE EVENTS(a)PRE-NOVICE WOMEN’S SINGLES & PRE-NOVICE MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP: These competitions shallconsist of two parts:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAM: A short program to music which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 30 seconds induration containing the group of elements announced by Skate Canada for the current season.FREE PROGRAM: A free skating program to music of 3.0 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds) in duration.The requirements for this program shall be as communicated each season.(b)PRE-NOVICE PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP: This competition will consist of two parts:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAM: A short program to music which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 40 seconds induration containing the group of elements announced by Skate Canada for the current season.FREE PROGRAM: A free skating program to music of 3.0 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds) in duration.The requirements for this program shall be as communicated each season.(c)PRE-NOVICE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP: This competition will consist of two parts:(i)(ii)PATTERN DANCES: Blues and Harris TangoFREE DANCE: A free dance to music of 2.5 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds) in duration. Therequirements for this program shall be as communicated each season.2. NOVICE EVENTS(a)NOVICE WOMEN SINGLES & NOVICE MEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: These competitions shallconsist of two parts:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAM: A short program to music which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 30 seconds induration containing the group of elements announced by Skate Canada for the current season.FREE PROGRAM: A free skating program to music. The requirements for this program shall be ascommunicated each season. The length of the program is as follows:Women: 3.0 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds)Men: 3.5 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds)

(b)NOVICE PAIR CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAM: A short program to music which shall not exceed 2 minutes, 40 seconds induration containing the group of elements announced by Skate Canada for the current season.FREE PROGRAM: A free skating program to music of 3.5 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds) in duration.The requirements for this program shall be as communicated each season.(c)NOVICE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts:(i)(ii)PATTERN DANCES: Silver Samba and Starlight WaltzFREE DANCE: A free dance to music of 3.0 minutes (+ or – 10 seconds) in duration. Therequirements for this program shall be as communicated each season.3. JUNIOR EVENTS(a)JUNIOR WOMEN’S SINGLES & JUNIOR MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: These competitions shallconsist of two parts as defined by the ISU:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAMFREE PROGRAM(b)JUNIOR PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts as defined by the ISU:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAMFREE PROGRAM(c)JUNIOR DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts as defined by the ISU:(i)(ii)SHORT DANCEFREE DANCE4. SENIOR EVENTS(a)SENIOR WOMEN’S SINGLES AND MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: These competitions shall consistof two parts as defined by the ISU:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAMFREE PROGRAM(b)SENIOR PAIR SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts as defined bythe ISU:(i)(ii)SHORT PROGRAMFREE PROGRAM(c)SENIOR ICE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA: This competition shall consist of two parts as defined by theISU:(i)(ii)SHORT DANCEFREE DANCE

2013 – 2014 SKATE CANADA - CENTRAL ONTARIO CODE OF CONDUCTAPPLICATIONThis Code of Conduct and any rules made pursuant hereto shall apply to any skater participating in any competition,carnival, exhibition or programme held within or sponsored, in whole or in part, by Skate Canada - Central Ontario.PUBLICATIONThis Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Skate Canada – Central Ontario and anyamendments hereto, any rules made from time to time pursuant hereto or by way of explanation hereof shall bedetermined and adopted by such Board of Directors and shall be made known to all member clubs of Skate Canada– Central Ontario by the mailing of a copy of this Code of Conduct or any amendments, rules or explanations to eachof such member clubs within the Section. Further, any skater participating in any program or competition of SkateCanada – Central Ontario shall be required to acknowledge receipt of a copy hereof and to agree in writing prior tosuch participation to be bound by this Code of Conduct.RULESWhile participating in any competition, carnival, exhibition or program as a figure skater, such skater:•shall not possess, use or supply to others any alcohol, narcotics or unprescribed drugs while at, within or nearthe site of such competition, carnival, exhibition or program or any residence or other accommodationsprovided in connection therewith or while in the course of being transported to or from such locations;•shall not conduct himself or herself in an unreasonable or unacceptable manner (which for clarity shall meanand include unsportsmanlike conduct, breaking training or curfew, wilfully damaging property or committingany act which is considered an offence under any duly promulgated law); and•shall not be in breach of any rules of conduct promulgated by Skate Canada.PENALTIESAny damage to property shall be paid for by the skater causing same. In addition to any action which may be takenimmediately by the Skate Canada – Central Ontario official in charge at the time, the skater shall be subject to beingsent home at the skater’s expense and shall be required to reimburse any costs involved in the skater’s participation inthe event concerned and shall not receive any further financial assistance from Skate Canada – Central Ontario.APPEALSIf a skater wishes to appeal any personal application of this Code of Conduct, such skater shall submit a written appealto the Chairman of Skate Canada – Central Ontario within five days of the occurrence giving rise to the application.Such appeal will be immediately investigated, a hearing shall be given to the skater and any decision thereon shall bebinding upon the skater.ACCIDENT AND PUBLICITY WAIVERIt is understood and agreed that Skate Canada - Central Ontario shall not be liable for injury or loss occasioned by theathlete while travelling to or from or during the Skate Canada – Central Ontario Sectional Competition, nor shall SkateCanada - Central Ontario be responsible for any damages or losses caused by the athlete during the same time. Theathlete and/or athlete’s parent(s)/legal guardian agree to indemnify Skate Canada - Central Ontario and hold themharmless from any claims or demands in respect of such loss or damage.The competitor hereby acknowledges and consents to the fact that the Skate Canada – Central Ontario SectionalCompetition will be videotaped either in whole or in part. The competitor hereby consents to the use of his/her name,biography and likeness on or in connection with any television or radio program, motion picture or still pictures, video,new media, Internet, web, print media or the advertising and publicizing of such program as may be designated bySkate Canada - Central Ontario and waives all rights to remuneration or otherwise in connection with the above. Theforegoing is subject to assurance that the eligibility of the competitor will be fully protected by Skate Canada.

a) Log on to Skate Canada’s Members Only web site:Online Event Registration InstructionsSingles, Pairs and Dance Competitors2014 SECTIONALShttp://members.skatecanada.ca/memberreg/logon.cfm• From the main menu, follow the menu path:o Events & ACGMo Event Registrationo Sectionals 2014b) Input Event Categories you wish to register for• Using the drop-down box, highlight the category you wish to enter and select GET.• Indicate registration status (“Entry”).• If you are registering for a pair, dance or couples event, input your partner’s Skate Canada number(only one partner will be required to register the team/couple online).• Input attending coach Skate Canada number• Once complete, select ADD.• Process must be repeated for all categories you wish to enter prior to submitting entry• Once all categories have been entered and are properly displayed at the top of the screen, select Submit EventRegistration.• You will be transferred to the secure online payment page• Confirm amount is correct• Select payment method, VISA or MASTERCARDNote: Selecting SUBMIT on the payment page will lock your event registration page andno further changes will be possible without contacting the Event Registrar.• Enter credit card information• Once you have entered the credit card information, click SUBMIT. Do not hit the back button or refresh afterclick SUBMIT.• The process may take a minute, so please wait for the confirmation screen to appear.• Once your payment has been processed, a confirmation page will display• Click PRINT to print a copy of this page.• Upon completion of the online registration process an automatic confirmation email will be sent to the addressindicated on your “Personal Profile” page.

c) Skating Profile Updates• From your “Skating Profile” page, please select the category(ies) you are competing in at the event. If youdo not have any profiles listed, please add the appropriate categories by selecting from the drop down boxand select “Add”. If you have categories listed here that you no longer will be competing in, please click on thecategory and then on the next page select “Inactive” to de-activate the category profile.• If you are updating a pair or dance skating profile only one partner is required to update this section.• Once you have selected a category, you will be prompted to input further information such as coach registrationnumber and interpretive title (for interpretive events only).d) Planned Program• Under each Skating Profile, select Planned Program from the menu. Be sure to select the appropriate categoryand program first (short or free)• Select elements from the drop down box in order and indicate the time they will appear in the program. Asthey are updated they will be added on the top of the screen. (Planned programs required for Free Skate, FreeDance and Pair categories only.)• You are required to print your planned program sheet and submit at on-site registration. One program perpage. (Short and Free requires two sheets)IF THERE ARE CHANGES TO THE PLANNED PROGRAM, or INTERPRETIVE TITLEINFORMATION AT ANY POINT DURING THE SEASON, IT IS THE SKATER’S RESPONSIBILITYTO UPDATE IT ONLINE.Any changes to these items can be made through your “Skating Profile” page on Members Only.

SKATERS QUALIFYING FOR CHALLENGE AND NATIONALS Appendix A- Pre-Novice, Novice, Junior & Senior competitors who place first, second, third and fourth are qualified for Challenge!- If you are one of these skaters, or the alternate (placed fifth) you must register with the TEAM COS staff immediatelyfollowing the posting of results.- Entry fees for Challenge are due at registration.Skate Canada Challenge Entry Fees:• Pre-Novice to Senior Singles inclusive $240.00 per entry• Pre-Novice to Senior Pair/Dance inclusive $360.00 per entryCanadian Figure Skating Championships Entry Fees:• Novice to Senior Singles inclusive $240.00 per entry• Novice to Senior Pair/Dance inclusive $360.00 per entryPlease note that this information is posted on page 00-18 of the Notice Board in the Skate Canada Rule Book.NOTE: All Team COS skaters qualifying from Sectionals through to Challenge and/or the Canadian Figure SkatingChampionships will be required to provide a credit card number, at the time of registration, for the entry fee(s).- You must come to the registration desk prepared to commit to Flight and Hotel reservation. Challenge is in Regina.- Any skaters who have received a bye must still register for Challenge and Canadians and pay their entry fee(s).- Flight information, date, time and flight number must be e-mailed to Patricia Glenwright, Manager, Programs and Services(patricia@skatecanada-centralontario.com) by November 13th, 2013.- Your on-line skater profile with Skate Canada must be updated with planned program content sheet, music information,etc within 24 hours of Sectionals. A computer will be available on-site at Sectionals so this can be completed before leavingthe venue.- YOU MUST STAY IN THE OFFICIAL HOTEL FOR CHALLENGE.Registration for the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Ottawa, Ontario- Please see the Team Manager (Kathy Adams) immediately after your event at Challenge.- You must commit to your arrival date, etc at that time.- YOU MUST STAY IN THE OFFICIAL HOTEL FOR CANADIANS.Please note: The top three skaters in the following categories will be required to commit and register for the OntarioWinter Games:Pre-Novice Singles (Men & Women)Pre-Novice PairPre-Novice DanceNovice Singles (Men & Women)Novice PairNovice DanceThe fourth placed skater or team must register as the alternate.Your registration fees will be due at this time.