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Question: My rink is not hosting a Basic Skills "Series" competition. Am I allowed to compete in the "Series"? Answer: Yes of course. You just need to be a member of a USFS Basic Skills Program or be a USFS Full Member in good standing. We have had skaters competing from the following arenas: Glacier Ice and Snow Arena (Lighthouse Point), SkateZone (Palm Beach), Kendall Ice Arena (Miami), Pines Ice Arena (Pembroke Pines), Incredible Ice (Coral Springs), Germain Arena (Estero), Space Coast IcePlex (Rockledge), Fort Myers Skatium, Palacio de Hielo (Ecuador), Scott Rakow Youth Center (North Miami Beach), and the RDV Sportsplex (Orlando). Question: I'm a member of ISI (Ice Skating Institute). Can I compete in a Basic Skills Competition?Answer: Yes, but you also need to become a member of a Basic Skills Program or be a full member of U.S. Figure Skating. If your rink does not have a USFS Basic Skills Program you can check with the U.S. Figure Skating Club at your rink or go to the U.S. Figure Skating website and join online. Make sure your skating program meets the Basic Skills requirements. They are not the same. Question: I will only be able to do one of the "Series" competitions this year because I am moving up to Pre Juvenile. Will I be able to win something? Answer: Yes, for every event there are Medals for the first three places and ribbons for the next three places (Just six skaters in a group). Only skaters who compete in the required events in at least three of the "Series" competitions will be awarded final placement trophies after the last "Series" competition. Question: My child has only been skating a short time. The skaters at our rink look so good and have been skating for a long time. Will she be put in a group with skaters who are much better than her? Answer: Don't worry she will be placed with skaters of approximately her own age and ability level! The skaters are placed in groups of up to six skaters and all will receive a medal or a ribbon. Question: I competed in one level for the first competition and my coach says it's time to go up a level. Do I lose my points? Answer: No, by all means go up to the next level. Your points are transferred to the next level. Question: I competed in three competitions in the required events. When will I get my Final Placement Trophy? Answer: The trophies will be delivered to your rink a few weeks after the last competition in the "Series". Your Skate School Director or US Figure Skating Club will present the Trophy. Question: When will I find out when my events will be skating? Answer: The competition schedule will be posted on this website and at the host rink about one (1) week before the competition. It takes many hours to process all the applications, so please don't bother the host arena before that time. The schedule will also be sent for posting to each rink sending skaters to the competition. Information regarding groups and skating times will be mailed to each participant who provides a self addressed envelope along with the entry form. Question: I just found out my event is set for the morning. Can my event time be changed because my 100 year old "Great Aunt Matilda" can only come in the afternoon? Answer: Sorry, we would like to accommodate, but everyone has issues, family and time restraints. After the schedule is set there are no changes. Question: I just passed my Pre Juvenile Moves in the field test, but I haven't taken my Pre Juvenile Freeskate test yet. Can I skate in a Basic Skills Competition? Answer: Yes, for the Free Skate 1-6, Test Track and Well Balanced Levels, eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed (moves in the field test level will not determine skater's competitive level). Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. Here are the full eligibility rules from USFS from the "Series" Competition Package: The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either the Basic Skills Program and/or are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. To be eligible, skaters must have submitted a membership application or be a member in good standing. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with the host Basic Skills Program/Club or any other Basic Skills Program/Club. Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills skaters through Basic 8 must skate at highest level passed and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed including MIF or individual dances. For the Free skate 1-6, Test Track and Well Balanced levels, eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed (moves in the field test level will not determine skater’s competitive level). Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher BUT not both levels in the same event during the same competition. It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. If, for whatever reason, the local organizing committee discovers that a skater has been placed in a category that is below their class level, the chair and referee will have the option to move the skater into the proper division, even if this has to be done the day of the competition. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. Question: I skated in Freeskate 5 last time. Can I skate back down in Freeskate 4 in the next competiton? Answer: Sorry, No! Question: Will there be practice ice before the competition? Answer: Practice ice will be available at each arena before the start of each competition. A schedule of Practice Ice will be posted along with the competition schedule. Reservations with payment must be made through the arena hosting the competition. Each practice session must be paid in full prior to taking the ice. A maximum of 20 skater will be allowed on the ice during any one session. Question: Can I take pictures during the competition? Answer: Yes, but no flash pictures are allowed. Flash can distract a skater and cause a serious injury! A photographer/videographer may be available at each rink during the competitions. If so, photographs/video will be taken of all individual participants and award ceremonies. Contact the arena hosting the competition for more information. Question: I'm an Adult. Will I be put in a group with the children? Answer: No, there is something for everyone. Adult competition is very popular and Basic Skills has events just for Adults.
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