Crossfield Skating Club presents Star Spectacular
Skating Competition
Pete Knight Memorial Arena
920 Mountain Ave.
Crossfield, Alberta
Sanction #3333
Host Club and Event Information
Event Name: Star Spectacular
Event Date: _____________________________________.
Event Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Host Club: Crossfield Skating Club
Competition Chair: Jennifer Watson – CSCstarspectacular2024@gmail.com
Arena Details: Pete Knight Memorial Arena – 920 Mountain Ave, Crossfield, Alberta
Registration Times: 1 hour prior to the first event of each day
Events
STARSkate Freeskate events
Canskate 5
Canskate 6
Star 1 – Elements
Star 2 – Solo
Star 3 – Solo
Event Fees
Canskate 5 or 6 $65.00
STARSkate Events 1-3 $70.00
Competition Information
1. Schedule of events: The schedule of events for the Star Spectacular Skating Competition will be posted on the Crossfield Skating Club website (see below).
The schedule will also be emailed out to each registered participant, one week prior to the event.
Entries: All entries for the event must be:
A) Eligible to participate in said event as defined in the Skate Canada Rule book Section 2100.
B) Registered members in good standing with Skate Canada.
Important note: Only skaters and members affiliated with Skate Canada and Registered Skate Canada Clubs will be eligible to participate in this event.
2. Closing Date of Entries: All entries MUST be received no later than ______________________________________. All assessment requirements must be passed by the closing date of the entry.
3. Late Entries: May be accepted at the discretion of Crossfield Skating Club board of directors and will be based on competition enrollment numbers at that time.
4. Refund of entry fees: entry fees will only be refunded if the event cannot be held as planned. There will be NO REFUNDS for any given reason, including medical. No exceptions.
5. Cancellation of event: Crossfield Skating Club reserves the right to cancel any event.
6. Day of Event Registration: Participants must register at least one hour prior to their scheduled event with the main competition registration table.
Skaters must then report to the Ice Captain 1 hour prior to the start time of their scheduled category.
7. Music: Music must be submitted via email to cscstarspectacular2024@gmail.com in MP3 format
• MP3s must be received by Crossfield Skating Club no later than _______________________________________.
• If Music has NOT been submitted by _________________________________, the skaters registration will be cancelled and NO REFUND will be issued.
8. Warm up times: This event will follow Skate Canadas standard warm up times.
9. Flight System: If the number of registrations in a category warrant it, a flight system will be used. Skaters will be grouped by age first and date of registration second.
10. Judging: The event is being held following the Star Event Standards for Assessment Guide.
11. Awards: Skaters will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal. Awards will be handed out following the registrant's event. Awards will pre presented in the lobby. It is the skater's responsibility to make their way to the awards presentation area in skates and skating attire.
12. Accidents: The association and Host Club (Crossfield Skating Club) undertake no responsibility for damages or injuries suffered by the skater. As a condition of and in consideration of their entries in this event, all skaters and parents or guardians shall be deemed to agree all risks or injuries to the skater’s person and property resulting from, or caused by, or connected with the conduct and management of the event. An agreement must also be deemed to release any and all claims they may have against the officials, The Association, the host club (Crossfield Skating Club), and their officers. Entries Shall be accepted only in accordance with these conditions.
13. Photos and Video: Anyone wishing to take photographs of on ice performances are reminded that the use of flash cameras IS NOT PERMITTED. The use of video cameras must be restricted to areas that do not impose on the skaters or officials.
IMPORTANT: You may ONLY take video and photos of your own skater. Professional Photography will be available on site for this event.
Event Details
CanSkate 5 - Elements performed in isolation
● Forward cross over - skater can choose direction
● Forward three turn - skater can choose edge and foot
● Forward spiral
● Backwards circle thrusts - skater can choose direction
● Forward to backward two-foot jump
● Two foot spin
CanSkate 6 - Elements performed in isolation
● Forward crossover figure-8
● Forward outside edge three turns
● Forward spiral
● Backwards crossovers - skater can choose direction
● Forward to backward two-foot jump
● One foot spin
Creative Expression
Creative Expression routine (30 seconds – music provided by the section, selection
randomly chosen at competition – each flight to have a different music selection). This is
assessed as “completed” or “incomplete” only
STAR 1 Element Assessment
Must not have passed any part of the STAR 6 freeskate assessment
Elements assessed to standard
Skaters may be grouped by age; no age restrictions
Seven elements:
• Circle Stroking Exercise: Stroking (Crosscuts) in same direction on a circle (one round forward, one round backward); draw for direction
• Waltz Jump
• Single Salchow
• Single Toe Loop
• Forward Upright Spin
• Backward Upright Spin
• Forward Spiral circles: Two Spirals, one on each foot executed on a circle in the same direction; skater chooses direction
STAR 2 Program
Must not have passed any part of the STAR 6 freeskate assessment
A program to music a maximum of two minutes 10 seconds in length
Individual elements plus Skating Skills and Performance assessed to standard
Skaters may be grouped by age; no age restrictions
Nine elements:
• Single Salchow
• Single Toe Loop
• Waltz Jump + single Toe Loop combination
• Single Loop Jump
• Single Flip or single Lutz
• Backward Upright Spin
• Forward Entry Sit Spin or Camel Spin with no change of foot; no flying entry; no variations of positions; forward Upright Spin is not permitted
• Forward Spiral Sequence: a sequence of two forward Spirals; one Spiral on each foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside Edge
• Forward Turn Sequence: forward outside Three-Turn + backward Crosscut + backward inside S step (i.e. step-forward); executed four times
STAR 3 Program
Must not have passed the any part of the STAR 6 freeskate assessment
A Free Skating Program to music of two minutes in length (plus or minus 10 seconds)
Individual elements plus Skating Skills, Performance, and Interpretation assessed to standard
Skaters may be grouped by age, no age restrictions
Eight elements:
Five Jump Elements
• All single jumps permitted including single Axel; no double jumps permitted
• Must include at least one Axel-type Jump (waltz or single Axel)
• Must include at least five different types of single jumps (note: waltz and Axel are considered the same type)
• Must include a single loop + single loop Jump Combination
• Maximum of one additional Jump Combination; maximum of two jumps in a combination
• No Jump Sequences
• No jump may be included more than twice
• A repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination
Two Spins
• Backward Upright Spin
• Combination Spin that has at least one Camel Position and one Sit
• Position and commences with a forward entry; no flying entry or variations of positions; change of foot optional
• Forward Spiral Sequence: a sequence of two forward Spirals; one Spiral on each foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside Edge