14 TH CHICAGO OPEN - Welcome to Chicago Figure Skating Club

CHICAGO FIGURE SKATING CLUB’S

14TH ANNUAL

CHICAGO OPEN FIGURE SKATING COMPETITION

JULY 26-29, 2012 SANCTIONED BY:

UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING

HOSTED BY:

Chicago Figure Skating Club Glenview Ice Center

Referee: Lois Todd

The International Judging System will be used for Juvenile through Senior events,

6.0 will be used for all other events.

Includes Freeskate, Short Program, Compulsories, Artistic, Spins, Pairs, Adults

and Final Round Events.

Entry Deadline: June 11, 2012

Chicago Open Competition July 26-29, 2012 Sponsored by the Chicago Figure Skating Club Sanctioned by United States Figure Skating

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Host Glenview Ice Center Phone: 847-724-2800

1851 Landwehr Rd. Fax: 847-657-0510

Glenview, IL 60026-1241

Web: www.glenviewicecenter.org

Rules & Eligibility The 2012 Chicago Open Competition will be conducted according to the 2012-2013 competitive season and is

open to all eligible registered members. Club, facility and USFS liability shall be governed by USFS Rule 1021.

Competition level is based on the highest test passed as of June 11, 2012. Any skater who chooses may skate

up one level. Two entries in a division will constitute a competition. Skaters will be grouped in events based on

their testing status as of Monday, June 11, 2012.

Entries must be postmarked on or before Monday, June 11, 2012 and must include the entry fee. Late entries

will be notified if accepted and charged a $25 late fee. No refunds, including medical or religious, will be made

after the closing date of June 11 unless there is a cancellation of a competition event. (USFS Rule 3235) There

will be a $25 service charge for any returned checks which must be paid in cash, along with the entry fee, prior

to the start of the competition. Any change in a skater’s level or event after the entry deadline is subject to a

$25 change fee.

Entry Fees Individual Entry, 1st Event

Limited Beginner through Open-Juvenile $ 95

Each Additional Event (per skater) $ 35

Individual Entry, 1st Event

Juvenile through Senior $110

Each Additional Event (per skater) $ 35

Make Checks Payable To: “Chicago Open” and mail to the Glenview Ice Center (address at top).

Entries must be postmarked by June 11, 2012, and must include the entry fee. Metered mail is not accepted as

proof of postmark. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Referee and will be subject to a $25

late fee.

The competition schedule, when final, will be available to download from www.glenviewicecenter.org or

www.chicagofsc.org.

For More Information call 847-724-2800 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm)

Dorie Cascio [email protected]

Kathy Brickman [email protected]


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Hotels The official hotel of the 2012 Chicago Open is the Wyndham Glenview Suites

(www.wyndhamglenviewsuiteshotel.com) located about 1 mile from the Ice Center. There’s a special rate of

$89 per night (up to 5 people) for those who mention “Chicago Open” when making their reservation, plus you

may purchase $10 vouchers for their “Fields & Sun” breakfast when you check in. Contact Ewa Kempa at 847-

803-9800 ext. 131 to make your reservation.

Other hotels located within 2 miles include:

Hilton Northbrook 847-480-7500

Baymont Inn Glenview 847-635-8300

Marriott Fairfield Glenview 847-299-1600

Marriott Courtyard Glenview 847-803-2500

Motel 6 Glenview 847-390-7200

Crowne Plaza Northbrook 847-298-2525

Sheraton Northbrook 847-480-1900

Practice Ice Practice Ice will be available before and after the competition each day. Fees are $10 per skater, per

1/2 hour with advance registration, $12 for walk-ons (if space is available). Skaters should mail the enclosed

Practice Ice Registration Form with their competition entry form. Skaters who purchase practice ice will be

assigned to specific sessions based on their competition time(s). Confirmation of assigned practice ice times

will be sent to those skaters who include an e-mail address with their forms. Refunds will not be issued for

missed practice ice. Music will NOT be played on practice ice sessions.

Music All competitors must provide their music on compact disc. CD’s should be of good quality with only one piece

of music per disc. CD’s should be clearly marked with the competitor’s name & phone number, event, length,

coach and home club or rink. CD’s must be turned in at the time of registration. A duplicate disc should be

readily available during the competition. CD’s are to be picked up at the registration desk after the event is

over. The Chicago Figure Skating Club and the Glenview Ice Center cannot accept responsibility for CD’s. Music

left behind will not be mailed back to the skater.

Registration Check-In Skaters may check-in at the registration desk approximately 1 hour before the first event each day and will

remain open until the completion of the final event of the day. Skaters should be at the rink at least 1 hour

prior to their scheduled event. Always check with the registration desk for announcements of any changes to

the competition schedule.

Awards Trophies will be given in all events for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and ribbons will be given for 4th and 5th places.

All awards will be distributed following the posting of the results for each event.

Photography / Video No flash photography is permitted of the skaters on the ice. No tripods may be used and rink power sources

may NOT be accessed. Only handheld video cameras are permitted. Videos and photographs of your

competitor may be available for purchase in the Ice Center lobby during the competition or on-line in the

weeks that follow.


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Competition Event General Rules All entry forms must be signed by a Club Officer. Skaters from foreign countries who are members

in good standing of their respective federations are eligible to compete. Entrants may “Skate up” a

level but may not skate more than one level in any one event. At least one member of the pair

must be at the test level and the other skater may be one level below, but neither may be above

the test level. Pair teams must send their entries together. Age specific divisions will be divided by

age as of June 11, 2012. Pre-Preliminary through Pre- Juvenile will be grouped by age. Juvenile through Senior

will be randomly drawn per USFS Rule 3322. Male competitors may be grouped with females in Artistic, Spin,

Compulsories and Adult events. If an event is canceled due to low entries, entrants may compete in the next

lower event with the consent of all competitors in that level or may compete in the next higher event with no

consent needed. The Chicago Figure Skating Club reserves the right to cancel any event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter the Championships?

Participation in the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating is by invitation only. To be invited to compete, you

must have competed in at least 4 of the Grand Prix competitions and must be one of the top 12 skaters in

each category. Eligible competitors will be sent invitations immediately following the Greater Chicagoland Fall

Invitational.

What does it cost to enter?

There is no entry fee for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The Skating Council of Illinois and our

participating clubs are supporting this event. Practice Ice will be available for purchase. There will also be

vendors, including video and still photography.

Who will keep my points and how will I know how many points I have?

Ed Mann, a National Accountant, will tabulate points as the season progresses. Standings will be posted on the

Skating Council of Illinois web site at www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org It is the responsibility of each

competitor to verify the accuracy of the points posted on the website. Discrepancies should be brought to the

attention of Ed Mann.

What happens to my points if I change categories during the season?

Your points stay with you if you skate at more than one level. Eligibility to skate at the Illinois Grand Prix of

Figure Skating will be determined by test level.

Who can I ask if I have more questions?

Contact any Skating Council of Illinois officer, or visit www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org and click on “Contact

Us.”


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2nd Annual Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating

During the 2011-2012 competition season, the Skating Council of Illinois is again offering skaters

the opportunity to earn an invitation to the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating by competing in

Free Skate events at our competitions. The top 12 skaters in each category will be invited to

compete, at no cost, at the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which will be held at the

Northbrook Sports Center on September 23, 2012. Skaters must compete in a minimum of 4 of the

competitions listed below. Special recognition will be given to skaters who compete in all 8 events. Grand Prix

information and standings will be posted on the Skating Council of Illinois website at

http://www.skatingcouncilofillinois.org/

Competitions:

March 22-25, 2012 – W.I.M – Greater Milwaukee FSC

April 19-22, 2012 – Ladybug – Glenwood FSC

April 28-29, 2012 – Riverbend Spring Classic – East Alton SA

May 11-13, 2012 – Northern Blast – Northern Ice SC

June 8-10, 2012 – Quad Cities Championships – FSC of the Quad-Cities

June 14-16, 2012 – Southport Summer Classic – Southport SC

July 26-29, 2012 – Chicago Open – Chicago FSC

September 6-9, 2012 – Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational – Wagon Wheel FSC

Awards:

The Free Skate events of each competition will be eligible for accumulating points. The system for scoring

points for the final award will be as follows:

Placement Points Placement Points

1st

place 10 points 2nd

place 7 points

3rd

place 4 points 4th

place 3 points

5th

place 2 points Participation 1 point

Bonus for Final Round 1 point

Competitors who perform their free skate program more than once at a competition (i.e., qualifying and final

rounds) will receive the highest points earned for any one performance. If an event has less than 6 skaters, the

points will be awarded as if there were 6 skaters in the group. If there is only one skater in the group, they will

be awarded 5 points. At the end of the Series, the top 12 competitors in each category, who have competed

in at least 4 competitions, will be invited to the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Ties will not be broken.


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The Following “Well-Balanced” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:

No Test Pre-Preliminary 1 Pre-Preliminary 2

Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Open Juvenile

Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold

The Following “Test Track” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:

Juvenile Test Track Intermediate Test Track Novice Test Track

Junior Test Track Senior Test Track

The Following “IJS” Free Skate events will be offered at all of the above competitions:

Juvenile Intermediate Novice

Junior Senior

Please Note: Individual Competitions may have additional Free Skate categories; however those categories

will not be eligible for the Illinois Grand Prix of Figure Skating.

Well-Balanced and IJS Free Skate

No Test Requirements per Rule 4280. 1:00 to 1:30 (refer to competition announcement).

Pre-Preliminary 1 Requirements per Rule 4270 except no Axels. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Pre-Preliminary 2 Requirements per Rule 4270. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Preliminary Requirements per Rule 4260. 1:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Pre-Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4250. 2:00 +/- 10 seconds.

Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4240. Under age 14. 2:15 +/- 10 seconds.

Open Juvenile Requirements per Rule 4240. 14 years of age or older. 2:15 +/- 10 seconds.

Intermediate Requirements per Rule 4230. 2:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Novice Ladies Requirements per Rule 4220. 3:00 +/- 10 seconds.

Novice Men Requirements per Rule 4220. 3:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Junior Ladies Requirements per Rule 4210. 3:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Junior Men Requirements per Rule 4210. 4:00 +/- 10 seconds.

Senior Ladies Requirements per Rule 4200. 4:00 +/- 10 seconds.

Senior Men Requirements per Rule 4200. 4:30 +/- 10 seconds.

Adult Bronze Requirements per Rule 4590. 1:50 maximum time.

Adult Silver Requirements per Rule 4580. 2:10 maximum time.

Adult Gold Requirements per Rule 4570. 2:40 maximum time.

Events

Final rounds will be held for all free skating events which are pre-preliminary and higher. The number of

skaters moving on to the final round will be posted at the competition. Short programs are not combined with

free skating for final rounds. Final rounds are Free Skating only. Well-Balanced Free Skating events will be

conducted using 2012-2013 program requirement.


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Well-Balanced Free Skate

Limited Beginner No USFS Free Skating tests passed. Elements limited to ½ jumps, toe loop, Salchow and

spins in an upright position. (Sit Spin permitted) 1 ½ minutes program

No Test No tests passed. Spins in an upright position. Jumps with not more than 1/2 rotation –

Salchow and toe-loops permitted. 1 ½ minutes program

Pre-Preliminary I Passed Pre-Preliminary FS test. No Axels or double jumps permitted.

Spins in any position. 1 ½ minute program.

Pre-Preliminary II Passed Pre-Preliminary FS test. Axels permitted. No double jumps. 1 ½ minute

program.

Preliminary Passed Preliminary FS test. 1 ½ minute program.

Pre-Juvenile Passed Pre-Juvenile FS test. 2 minute program. Age 12 and under.

Open Pre-Juvenile Passed Pre-Juvenile FS test. 2 minute program. Age 13 and older.

Juvenile Passed Juvenile FS test. Age 12 and under. 2 ¼ minute program.

Open Juvenile Passed Juvenile FS test. Age 13 and older. 2 ¼ minute program.

Intermediate Passed Intermediate FS test. 2 ½ minute program.

Novice Passed Novice FS test. Ladies - 3 minutes, Men – 3 ½ minutes.

Junior Ladies Passed Junior FS test. 3 ½ minute program.

Junior Men Passed Junior FS test. 4 minute program

Senior Ladies Passed Senior FS test. 4 minute program.

Senior Men Passed Senior FS test. 4 ½ minute program.

Adult Bronze Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 1:40. No axels and no double jumps

permitted.

Adult Silver Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 2:10. Competitors must have passed the

Adult Bronze Free Skating Test. Axels permitted, but no double jumps permitted.

Adult Gold Must be age 21 or older. Music not to exceed 2:40. Competitors must have passed the

Adult Silver Free Skating Test but no higher than the Adult Gold or Intermediate Free

Skating tests. Axels and double jumps permitted.


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Test Track

LEVEL JUMPS SPINS STEPS QUALIFICATIONS

Juvenile

Test Time:

2:15 +/-10

Any single jumps and

jump combinations

with not more than

11/2 rotations. (Axel

permitted). Maximum

5 jumping elements.

Three spins in any position

(Min 4 revolutions) One

must be a combination spin

with one change of foot

(Min 4 revolutions on each

foot). May include flying

spins.

One step

sequence

straight line,

circular, or

serpentine fully

utilizing ice

surface.

Skaters must have passed

at least the U.S. Figure

Skating pre-juvenile free

skate test but may not

have passed tests higher

than juvenile free skate

test

Intermediate

Test Time:

2:30 +/-10

Any single jumps.

Double jumps may only

be the double Salchow

and double toe loop.

Jump combinations and

sequences allowed.

Maximum 6 jumping

elements.




with at least one change of

foot (Min 4 revolutions on

each foot). May include

flying spins.

One step

sequence

straight line,

circular, or

serpentine fully

utilizing ice

surface.



Skating juvenile free



than intermediate free

skate test

Novice

Test Time:

Ladies

3:00 +/-10

Men

3:30 +/-10

Any single jumps.


be the double Salchow,

double toe loop and

double loop. Jump

combinations and

sequences allowed.

Maximum 7 jumping

elements for men and

6 for ladies.




with at least one change of

foot (Min 5 revolutions on

each foot). May include

flying spins.

One step or

spiral sequence

(see rule 3660

for description).



Skating intermediate free



than novice free skate

test

Junior

Test Time:

Ladies

3:30 +/-10

Men

4:00 +/-10

Any single jumps.


be the double Salchow,

double toe loop,

double loop and double

flip Jump combinations

and sequences allowed.

Maximum 8 jumping

elements for men And

7 for ladies.

Three spins: One must be a

spin in one position, one a

flying spin, (6 revolutions

each) one combination spin

consisting of all three

positions and one change of

foot (Minimum 2 in each

position and Minimum 5

revolutions on each foot).

One step

sequence of

advanced

difficulty,

covering the full

ice surface. (See

rule 3650 for

description)



Skating novice free skate

test but may not have

passed tests higher than

junior free skate test

Senior

Test Time:

Ladies

4:00 +/-10

Men

4:30+/-10

At least four different

double jumps One

must be a double Lutz.

Jump combinations and

sequences allowed.

Maximum 8 jumping

elements for men and

7 for ladies.

Three spins: One must be a

spin in one position, one a

flying spin, (6 revolutions

each) one spin combination

consisting of all three

positions and one change of

foot (Minimum 2 in each

position and Minimum 5

revolutions on each foot).

Men: Two

different step

sequences.

Ladies: One step

sequence and

one spiral

sequence (see

rule 3640 for

description).



Skating junior free skate

test


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Short Program Singles

INTERMEDIATE

NOVICE

JUNIOR

SENIOR

Required elements for 2012-13 are posted on the USFS website under

Singles/Pairs Technical Information. Applicable changes approved at

the 2012 Governing Council will be included.

Compulsories Eligibility by test level is the same as for Free Skating events. Combinations may not include any turn or

change of foot between jumps. No repeated or added elements allowed. Some events may take place on the

Studio Rink. Deductions will be taken for any added elements other than connecting steps.

Compulsory moves are skated without music. The specified moves may be done in any order, but must be

skated exactly as described. An Axel is a single jump.

LIMITED BEGINNER

Half ice, 1:00 max.

1. Waltz Jump

2. Half Flip

3. Forward Lunge

4. One Foot Spin in an Upright

Position (min. 3 rev.)

NO TEST

Half ice, 1:00 max.

1. Salchow

2. Loop Jump

3. Forward Spiral

4. One Foot Spin in an Upright

Position (min. 4 rev.)

PRE-PRELIMINARY

half ice, 1:15 min.

1. Lutz Jump

2. Flip-Toe Loop Combination

3. Sit Spin

4. Forward Scratch Spin

5. Forward Spiral

PRELIMINARY

half ice, 1:30 min. or less

1. Axel Jump

2. Flip Jump

3. Lutz-Loop Combination

4. Forward Camel Spin

5. One Foot Upright Back Spin

6. Forward Spiral

PRE-JUVENILE / OPEN PRE-JUVENILE


1. Axel

2. Lutz-Loop Combination


4. Forward Camel Spin to

Forward Sit Spin

5. Straight Line Footwork

JUVENILE / OPEN JUVENILE

full ice, 1:45 min. or less

1. Axel

2. Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop

3. Combination of any 1 Double and 1 Single Jump (Axel permitted)

4. Forward Sit Spin to Backward Sit Spin

5. Circular Spiral Sequence

ADULT BRONZE


1. Sit Spin

2. Flip

3. Lutz-Loop

4. Loop Jump

ADULT SILVER


1. Camel Spin

2. Lutz Jump

3. Axel

4. Combination of 2 Single Jumps

ADULT GOLD

full ice, 1:30 min. or less

1. Double Salchow

2. Camel-Sit Spin

3. Straight Line Footwork

4. Combination Jump consisting of 1 Double and 1 Single Jump

(Axel permitted)


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Spins Spins shall be skated in a SIMPLE PROGRAM with no extra spins or jumps or repeated elements, though

connecting footwork may be incorporated. All spin events may take place in the Studio Rink. Deductions will

be taken for any added elements other than connecting steps.

PRE-PRELIMINARY

half ice, 1 min. or less

1. Forward One Foot Upright Spin


3. Backward One Foot Upright Spin

PRELIMINARY

half ice, 1 min. or less

1. Backward Scratch Spin


3. Forward Sit Spin

PRE-JUVENILE & OPEN PRE-JUVENILE


1. Front Scratch to Back Scratch

2. Forward Sit Spin

3. Forward Camel Spin to Back Sit Spin

JUVENILE & OPEN JUVENILE


1. Layback (ladies) or Forward Camel (men)

2. Forward Sit Spin to Back Sit Spin

3. Forward Camel Spin to Back Camel Spin

INTERMEDIATE


1. Forward Camel Spin to Back Camel Spin

2. Combination Spin with at least One Change of Foot and One

Change of Position

3. Layback (ladies) or Forward Sit (men)

NOVICE


1. Flying Camel Spin

2. Spin Combination Consisting of at least One Change of Foot and at

least One Change of Position

3. Layback (ladies) or Forward Camel (men)

JUNIOR


1. Flying Sit Spin - Changing Foot on Landing is Permitted

2. Spin Combination Consisting of One Change of Foot and at least

Two Changes of Position

3. Layback or Crossfoot Spin

SENIOR


1. Flying Spin of Skater’s Choice

2. Combination Spin Consisting of One Change of Foot and at least

Two Changes of Position

3. Choice of Solo Spin

ADULT BRONZE


1. One Foot Upright Spin

2. One Foot Back Spin

3. Sit Spin

ADULT SILVER


1. Forward Sit Spin


3. Camel to Sit Spin with no change of foot (min.3 revolutions each

position)

ADULT GOLD


1. Layback Spin

2. Flying Camel Spin

3. One Combination Spin with one change of foot and one change of

position


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Pairs Freeskating

BEGINNER

1:30 min. program No USFS test passed, no lifts

PRELIMINARY

1:30 min. program Preliminary test passed (4101)

PRE-JUVENILE

2:00 min. program Pre-juvenile test passed (4091)

JUVENILE

2:30 min. program Juvenile pair test passed (4081)

INTERMEDIATE

3 min. program Intermediate pair test passed (4071)

NOVICE

3:30 min. program Novice pair test passed (4062)

JUNIOR

4 min. program Junior pair test passed (4052)

SENIOR

4:30 min. program Senior pair test passed (4042)

Adult Free Skating Events

Adult events are open to competitors who are 21 years or older as of June 11, 2012, as provided in rules 3730

& 3292. Adult levels may be combined in the case of limited entries.

ADULT BRONZE

must not exceed 1:50 min.

Pre-bronze free skating test passed, may have passed bronze free skating test,

no axels or double jumps permitted. (3801)

ADULT SILVER


Bronze free skating test passed, may have passed silver free skating test (not

gold), no double jumps permitted, spins in any direction. (3791)

ADULT GOLD


Silver free skating test passed, may have passed gold free skating test. (3781)

ADULT MASTERS


Standard intermediate free skating test passed.

Artistic Events

Artistic events will be offered for Beginner 1 through Senior & Adult events. Judges will mark with emphasis

on artistic expression, originality, creativity and musical interpretation. Technical difficulty will be of minimal

importance, except to the extent that elements help develop the skater’s interpretation of the music. Props

and music vocals are permitted. USFS costume rules shall not apply, however, costumes components must

not litter the ice or create unsafe conditions for skaters. Double & triple jumps are prohibited. Eligibility is the

same as Free skating.

No Test, Pre-Preliminary & Preliminary,

Pre-Juvenile & Juvenile, Adult Bronze-Master

1:30 min.

Intermediate, Novice, Junior & Senior

2 min.


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REFEREE

Lois Todd

COACHES:

Be prepared to show your

• United States Figure Skating Coaches Registration Card

• IPhoto ID

IJS skaters register your Planned Program

Content online at the US Figure Skating

Members Only site www.usfsaonline.org

14th Annual Chicago Open Competition

Entry Deadline: June11, 2012

Event Dates: July 26-29, 2012

Be sure to fill out ALL information below, especially birthday and highest test passed

and sign the waiver on the next page.

Name__________________________________ USFS#:_____________Home Club________

Address________________________________ City ______________ St_____ Zip_________

Phone ___________________________ Lady_____ Man _____ DOB ___________________

E-mail Address________________________________________________________________

Name of Pair Partner __________________________ Phone___________________________

Highest Test(s) Passed: Primary Coach’s Name______________________

FS______Date____________ Address__________________________________

Pairs____ Date____________ Email____________________________________

Skater’s may enter 1 level higher than test passed Phone ___________________________________

COMPULSORIES SHORT PROGRAM FREESKATING ____ Limited Beginner ____ Intermediate ____ Limited Beginner

____ No Test ____ Novice ____ No Test

____ Pre-Preliminary ____ Junior ____ Pre-Preliminary I

____ Preliminary ____ Senior ____ Pre-Preliminary II

____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Preliminary

____ Open Pre-Juvenile SPINS ____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Juvenile ____ Pre-Preliminary ____ Open Pre-Juvenile

____ Open Juvenile ____ Preliminary ____ Juvenile

____ Adult Bronze ____ Pre-Juvenile ____ Open Juvenile

____ Adult Silver ____ Open Pre-Juvenile ____ Intermediate

____ Adult Gold ____ Juvenile ____ Novice

____ Open Juvenile ____ Junior

PAIRS ____ Intermediate ____ Senior ____ Beginner ____ Novice ____ Preliminary ____ Junior

____ Juvenile ____ Senior ARTISTIC

____ Intermediate ____ Adult Bronze ____ No Test

____ Novice ____ Adult Silver ____ Pre-Preliminary

____ Junior ____ Adult Gold ____ Preliminary

____ Senior ____ Pre-Juvenile

TEST TRACK ____ Juvenile ADULT FREESKATE ____ Juvenile ____ Intermediate

____ Bronze ____ Intermediate ____ Novice

____ Silver ____ Novice ____ Junior

____ Gold ____ Junior ____ Senior

____ Masters ____ Senior ____ Adult Bronze

____ Adult Silver

____ Adult Gold


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ENTRY FEES:

Individual Entry, 1st Event: $ 95 Individual First Event ($95 or $110) $___________

IJS Levels, 1st Event: $110 Additional Events ____ x $35 $___________

Each Additional Event: $ 35 Check #:_________ Total Fees: $___________

Make Checks Payable to “Chicago Open” Mail entry form and payment to:

Glenview Ice Center 1851 Landwehr Road

Glenview, IL 60026-1241

Entries must be postmarked no later than June 11, 2012

No Metered Mail. No refunds will be issued after June 11

(unless due to event cancelation).

A service fee of $25 will be charged for returned checks or changes made after June 11. The final schedule can be downloaded from glenviewicecenter.org or chicagofsc.org

The following Certifications and Waiver must be completed before the competitor may enter this competition.

CONTESTANT CERTIFCATION I am an amateur, eligible under the rules of United States Figure Skating to enter the event(s) checked.

CONTESTANT SIGNATURE_____________________________________________________________________

CERTIFCIATION OF CLUB OFFICER OR TEST CHAIRMAN To the best of my knowledge, the information above is true and correct. The competitor is a member in good

standing of our club.

CLUB OFFICER SIGNATURE_________________________________ TITLE_____________________________

COACH CERTIFCATION I have reviewed this entry form and certify that the above skater is entering a division/level appropriate for his/her

skating ability and is qualified.

COACHES’ SIGNATURE________________________________________________________________________

Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk - Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating, in this program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided).

I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Glenview Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as "Glenview Park District"). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Glenview Park District from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity.

I understand that photos and videos are periodically taken of people participating in Glenview Park District programs and activities and I agree that

any photograph or videotape taken by the park district of me or my minor child/ward while participating in a park district program or activity may be

used by the park district for promotional purposes including its electronic media, videotapes, brochures, flyers and other publications without additional

prior notice, permission or compensation to the participant.

I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering via fax, your facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( Signature of Participant or Parent (if participant is under 18 years) Date PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED if signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver.

Skaters Name:_________________________________________ USFSA#:___________________

Cell Phone:______________________________ Level & Event Entered: _____________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Please note the shaded columns list the maximum practice ice sessions available to be purchased

per level/per day. Please indicate the number of sessions you would like for that day in the blank

square next to the maximum.

Competition Level Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Total

Limited Beginner

No Test

Pre-Preliminary 1

Pre-Preliminary 2

Preliminary

Pre Juvenile

Open Juvenile

Juvenile

Open Juvenile

Intermediate

Novice Ladies

Novice Men

Junior Ladies

Junior Men

Senior Ladies

Senior Men

Total Practice Ice Sessions:__________________@ $10.00 = $_____________

• In order to purchase practice ice in advance, please send completed practice ice from with appropriate funds made payable

to Glenview Ice Center (U.S. Funds Only) included with your application and entry fees no later than June 11, 2012. ALL

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Any returned checks will incur a $25 service fee. (Please note that some practice ice sessions

may start at early as 6 am or end as late as 10 pm).

• Practice ice is on a first come first served basis, upon receipt of payment.

• If you choose not to purchase practice ice in advance, it will be available for purchase starting one hour before practice ice

begins on Thursday, July 26 at the office. This must be done in person: telephone and fax orders will not be accepted.

• There will be NO REFUNDS OR SWITCHING OF PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS PERMITTED. If you scratch from the competition,

you will forfeit all funds paid and your right to skate on any practice ice purchased.

• We will try to accommodate each competitor with practice ice close to their event time. Not all practice sessions will be on

competition surface.

• Music will not be played on practice ice sessions.

• FINAL ROUND PRACTICE ICE SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLY AFTER INITIAL ROUND IS COMPLETED.

Practice ice schedule will be posted on our website glenviewparks.org prior to the start of competition.

Confirmation on ice schedules will be by email

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