2013 State Games of America - U.S. Figure Skating Championship
SANCTIONED
Hosted by:
Keystone State Games, Inc. in cooperation with the White Rose Figure Skating Club & the Central Pennsylvania Figure Skating Club
Download the Official U.S. Figure Skating Announcement
Updated March 10, 2013
DOWNLOAD TWIN PONDS’ PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS
DOWNLOAD U.S. FIGURE SKATING SCHEDULE
NOTE: Changes have been made to the requirements and dances for some of the Pro-Am Dance Events and Solo Dance events. Changes have also been made to some other events, including, Artistic and Showcase events. Please check these and all other event descriptions carefully prior to entering.
Please Note: The schedule of events will not be available until at least mid June. At this time we do not know which day/days your events will be held on. Please do not call asking us for this information. Emails will be sent out as soon as the schedule is available - SGA U.S. Figure Skating Coordinator
UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we will be adding the U.S. Figure Skating Theater On Ice events of Choreographic Exercise and Free Skate soon. Check back for more details soon!
Locations:
York City Ice Arena, 941 Vander Ave., York, PA 17403 Phone: 717-848-1084
Twin Ponds East, 3904 Corey Road Harrisburg, PA 17109
Twin Ponds West, 200 Lambs Gap Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Klick Lewis Arena, 101 Landings Drive, Annville, PA 17003
U.S. Figure Skating Events will be held at the York Ice Arena Exclusively
Official SGA Designated York Hotel:
Best Western Westgate Inn
1415 Kenneth Road - York, PA 17408
(p): 717-767-6931
(f): 717-767-6938
(e): bestwesternyork1@gmail.com
Dates: July 31 - August 1-4, 2013
Competition Eligibility: This competition is sanctioned by U.S. FIGURE SKATING.
Competition is open to all female and male skaters who meet at least ONE of the following guidelines:
- A full-time resident of Pennsylvania.
- A full-time student at an academic institution in Pennsylvania.
- A registered member of a figure skating club in Pennsylvania. The club must be the athlete’s exclusive “contact” within the sport.
- Athletes that have won a medal in their local 2011, 2012, or 2013 State Games Figure Skating Competitions that have received an invitation to the 2013 State Games of America
- An athlete that received a medal at the 2011 State Games of America in San Diego.
Skaters must also be in good standing with U.S. FIGURE SKATING. Age and test status as of June 1, 2013 determines skater’s level.
U.S. FIGURE SKATING skaters may compete at their passed and registered freestyle test levels or one level higher.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Register Online Here
The entry fee varies depending on the number of events entered. Use the following to determine the cost of competition: one event is $85, two events are $135, three events are $185, four events are $235. Maximum 4 individual events total.
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2013. Walk-on registration will not be accepted.
Competition Guidelines:
U.S. FIGURE SKATING Competition and Standards: U.S. FIGURE SKATING competition will be held Wednesday July 31 – Sunday August 4, 2013, and will include ladies and men’s Free Skate, Artistic, Showcase, Solo Dance, Adult Free Skate, Compulsory Moves, Pro Am Couple Dance, and Competitive Test Track. A finalized schedule will be posted at the completion of registration on June 1, 2013. The 2013 U.S. FIGURE SKATING Rule Book will govern the competition. The 6.0 judging system will be used this year.
US FIGURE SKATING Coaches: You must comply with the coach’s registration requirement in order to be allowed to coach at the State Games of America Figure Skating Championships per U.S. FIGURE SKATING.
Changes to Entry Form: Once the entry materials are received, skaters will not be allowed to enter additional events, unless the athlete re-registers for the events separately. However, they may change events. The Tentative deadline to make changes of any kind is June 1, 2013.
Music: Skaters must furnish their own music. Mini Disks or CDs are acceptable. (CDs are preferred) Only one track per CD and no re-writable CDs. CDs must be clearly marked with the skater’s name and event. All music must be checked-in at the registration desk one hour before each skater’s event. Music must be picked up immediately after the skater’s event.
Awards: Medals will be awarded to skaters placing first, second, or third in each event.
Contacts:
KSG Director of Events: James J Costello –570-760-0352 Cell or jcostello@ksgoffice.com Technical Support Online Registration: Brian Costello – brian@premiersportingevents.com
U.S. Figure Skating Coordinator: Rose Yingling, r57ying@aol.com 717-793-0386
Chief Referee: Bob LaMontagne, bob.lamontagne@gmail.com
Chief Accountant: Joanne Nipple
Music Coordinator York Ice Arena: Bill Bikle
Central PA FSC: President, Becky Hilgers
Facilities: York City Ice Arena has two ice surfaces that are 200’x85’. Locker rooms will be available. The snack bar will be open during the competition. Twin Ponds East includes two 200' x 85' NHL standard size rinks and one 45' x 85' rink named the "PUDDLE". This facility includes 8 locker rooms, 4 party rooms, Twin Ponds Café and the full-service Pro Shoppe. Twin Ponds West, has one NHL standard size rink. In addition to the rink, there are 5 locker rooms, 6 party rooms, Twin Ponds Café and the full-service Pro Shoppe. Klick Lewis Arena has two sheets of ice and full amenities for participants and spectators
Practice Ice: Practice ice will be available depending on the final competition schedule. More information on practice times will be posted on the websites www.stategames2013.com and http://www.whiterosefsc.orgat the conclusion of registration.
Schedule Of Events: The schedule of events is determined by the total number of entries and by the number of entries in each event. Check websites: www.stategames2013.com and http://www.whiterosefsc.org/
Admission for Spectators will be charged appropriately at each venue.
