Volvo open cup 2th ISU, Challenge series + youngsters, Riga, Latvia 5-9.11.2014

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B class

Pre-Chicks B 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!!!



CHICKS B Free Skating only

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

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

• Axel and double (2) jumps are not allowed


CUBS B Free Skating only

Girls and Boys (2004/2005)
2 min. 30 sec., +/- 10 sec.

a) maximum of four (4) jump elements;
b) maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences (Only one jump combination may consist of three (3) jumps);
c) maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (minimum of three (3) revolutions);
d) one step sequence.

• Axel and one (1) double jump are allowed not more than two (2) times.

SPRINGS B Free Skating only

Girls and Boys (2002/2003)
2 min. 30 sec., +/- 10 sec.

a) maximum of five (5) jump elements (one of which must be an Axel type jump;
b) maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences (Only one jump combination may consist of three (3) jumps);
c) maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature (minimum of three (3) revolutions);
d) one step sequence.

• Maximum 2 (two) different double jumps are allowed and they cannot be repeated more than twice.



IMPORTANT!!!

1. In all 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 Base 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 - Pre-Chicks, Chicks, Cubs • 0.25 point deduction for every fall
Springs • 0.5 point deduction for every fall




NOVICE B Free Skating only
Age limits:
• has reached at least the age of ten (10)
• has not reached the age of thirteen (15)
before July 1st preceding the event
3 min., +/- 10 sec.
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.
Any jump with the same name cannot be included more than two (2) times in total.
b) There must be a maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature, one of which must be a spin combination (minimum of ten (10) revolutions in total), one a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance (minimum of five (5) revolutions in total) and one spin is optional (minimum of five (5) revolutions).
c) There must be a maximum:
(i) for Girls one (1) step sequence or one (1) spiral sequence consisting of maximum two (2) spiral positions. The sequence (step or spiral) will have a fixed Base value and evaluated in GOE only.
(ii) for Boys maximum of one (1) step sequence with a fixed Base value and evaluated in GOE only.
• Double Axel and triple jumps are not allowed.
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:
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.
JUNIOR B Free Skating only
3 min., +/- 10 sec.
a) maximum of five (5) jump elements one of which must be an Axel type jump;
b) maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences;
c) three (3) spins of a different nature, one of which must be a spin combination (minimum of ten (10) revolutions in total), one a flying spin (minimum of six (6) revolutions) and one spin is optional (minimum of six (6) revolutions);
d) one(1) step sequence.
The Program Components are only judged in
• Skating Skills
• Transitions
• Performance/Execution
• Interpretation
The factor for the Program Components is
• for boys 2.0
• for girls 1.7
Levels explanations:
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.

BEGINNERS
ISU Judging system


Beginners born 2000/2001/2002/2003 and younger
Girls, Boys Free Program: max. 2:00 min (± 10 sek)
(axel and double jumps are forbidden)

Free program 2:00 minutes ± 10 sec.
1. Maximum five (5) jump elements
- at least two (2) of them are solo jumps
- at least one (1) and no more than three (3) are jump combinations or sequences
2. At least one (1) but not more than two (2) spins min. three (3) revolutions.
3. Step sequence (2/3 cover of the ice), (straight line, circular or serpentine).
Axel and double jumps are not allowed!


Beginners born 1995 -1999
Girls, Boys Free Program: max. 2:30 min (± 10 sek)
(Maximum 1A and 1 double jump are allowed)
Free program 2:30 minutes ± 10 sec.
1. Maximum five (5) jump elements
- at least two (2) of them are solo jumps
- at least one (1) and no more than three (3) are jump combinations or sequences
2. At least one (1) but not more than two (2) spins min. four (4) revolutions.
3. Step sequence (2/3 cover of the ice), (straight line, circular or serpentine).
Maximum one (1) Axel and one (1) double jump are allowed, which may be repeated only once in a
jump combination/sequence!


Beginners born 1985 -1995
Girls, Boys Free Program: max. 2:30 min (± 10 sek) (Maximum 1A and 1 double jump are allowed)

Free program 2:30 minutes ± 10 sec.
1. Maximum five (5) jump elements
- at least two (2) of them are solo jumps
- at least one (1) and no more than three (3) are jump combinations or sequences
2. At least one (1) but not more than two (2) spins min. four (4) revolutions.
3. Step sequence (2/3 cover of the ice), (straight line, circular or serpentine).
Maximum one (1) Axel and one (1) double jump are allowed, which may be repeated only once in a
jump combination/sequence!


Hobby Class

Adults born from 1984 and older
ISU Judging system

Gold ladies and men Free program: max. 2:40 min (± 10 sek)

Silver ladies and men Free program: max. 2:00 min (± 10 sek)

Bronze ladies and men Free program: max. 1:40 min (± 10 sek)