2014 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional ... - US Figure Skating

Eastern Synchronized SkatingSectional ChampionshipsJanuary 30 - February 1, 2014Giant Center & Hersheypark ArenaHershey PAVisit our web site often for current information.http://www.2014easternsynchro.comHosted byCentral Pennsylvania Figure Skating ClubHershey Figure Skating Club

2014 QualifyingCompetition SeasonSynchronized SkatingTECHNICAL ANNOUNCEMENT1. GENERALThe 2014 U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition season for synchronized skating consists of a total offour events, including three sectional championships and the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.All four events are sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and conducted according to the most current U.S.Figure Skating rulebook, 2013-14 edition, with changes and clarifications as posted on the U.S. FigureSkating web site and this announcement. Compliance with these rules as updated or amended is theresponsibility of the participants. U.S. Figure Skating reserves the right to incorporate revisions to theInternational Judging System (IJS) made by the ISU for junior and senior events and by U.S. Figure Skatingto novice events and below.The sectional and national championship competitions are only open to competitors who are currentmembers of U.S. Figure Skating and who meet the eligibility requirements according to U.S. Figure SkatingRule 2220, all age and test requirements pertaining to the event your team is entering and the citizenrequirements as stated in Rule 2240.Important Notice for all CoachesTo coach at a U.S. Figure Skating qualifying level competition, a professional coach or choreographermust be: Declared by the team in the U.S. Figure Skating registration process* Listed as Coaches Education Requirement (CER) Category A compliant for 2013-2014 forqualifying events, CER B for nonqualifying events* Current with Coach Registration (requires annual fee and background check)* A current member in U.S. Figure Skating* A current member in the PSA*Requirements for both qualifying and nonqualifying events.A coaches’ requirements chart can be found here:http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/Coaches%20Requirement%20Chart.pdfFor the 2014 competition season, the qualifying events are:Eastern Sectionals Central Pennsylvania FSC/Hershey FSC – Hershey, PA –Jan. 30-Feb1, 2014Midwestern Sectionals Skokie Valley FSC – Skokie Valley, IL – Jan. 23-25, 2014Pacific Coast Sectionals Skokie Valley FSC – Skokie Valley, IL – Jan. 23-25, 2014The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will be conducted for all sectional qualifiers as follows:2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating ChampionshipsFeb. 26 – Mar. 1, 2014Colorado Springs, Colo. (World Arena)Hosted by: Broadmoor Skating Club

2. REGISTRATIONA. METHODOnline Electronic Registration (Required)Online registration is the ONLY method available for entry into the 2014 U.S. Synchronized SkatingQualifying Competition Season.To enter online you must do the following:a. Your team must be currently registered in the level that you wish to compete. It may take upto three weeks to process your synchronized team registration form.b. Only two people have access to the online entry 1) Contact Person and 2) the Team Coachlisted on your 2013-2014 Synchronized Team Registration Form.c. The person registering the team should go to: www.usfsaonline.org and sign on with their ownmember number (not the team’s number).Once you have logged on, you will see an option (on the left side) to register online for theevent in which your team is eligible. The system will guide you through the registrationprocess.Please note that a user name (U.S. Figure Skating Member #) and password are necessary foronline entry. If you do not already have a password, follow the instructions on the site. It cantake up to two days to get your password. Please plan ahead. Double check that the e-mailaddress you have listed with U.S. Figure Skating is accurate. Additionally, verify that U.S. FigureSkating is an accepted party by your server, therefore, allowing e-mail from headquarters toenter your inbox and not junk mail.d. All team members must be current U.S. Figure Skating members, and eligible for the event inwhich you are entering. Age/test ineligibility or expired memberships of any athlete on yourroster will prevent you from completing the process.e. Do not attempt to enter a skater who has not yet tested. You must wait until all teammembers have passed the appropriate test to enter the system. If a skater has recentlypassed, and it is not recorded, you will be given the opportunity to enter the data and theentry will clear.f. The time zone of your home club will determine the entry deadline of 11:59 p.m. Dec. 1, 2013.g. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of the transaction.If you are experiencing difficulty with online registration, please e-mail the Member Servicesdepartment at: memberservices@usfigureskating.org or call the U.S. Figure Skating main number at(719) 635-5200 and ask to speak with Member Services.

B. DEADLINESAge requirements must be met as of July 1, 2013.Test requirements must be met by Dec. 1, 2013. Provisional entries based on an athlete on the teampassing a test after the close of entries will not be accepted.The entry deadline for the 2014 Qualifying Competition Season for synchronized skating is 11:59p.m., Dec.1, 2013. The time zone of your team’s home club will determine the entry deadline of 11:59p.m., Dec. 1,2013. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE! NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.C. BYESTeams awarded a bye to the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will receive official notification inwriting from U.S. Figure Skating. However, all competitors, including those who receive a bye, wishing tocompete in the 2014 Qualifying Competition Season for synchronized skating must enter by thedeadline.D. ENTRY FEESAll teams entering the 2014 Qualifying Competition Season for synchronized skating must pay theappropriate entry fee to U.S. Figure Skating. There is no additional entry fee for the U.S. SynchronizedSkating Championships.Qualifying events: Juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior, senior, $600.00collegiate, adult and mastersNonqualifying events: Preliminary, pre-juvenile, open juvenile, $300.00open adult and open collegiateIn addition, all teams are required to pay an administrative fee of $10/team.E. PAYMENTOnline payment via credit card is the ONLY accepted form of payment. Once entries have closed,there are no refunds on entry fees. Once entered, all withdrawals are considered final. A team may notre-enter even if the withdrawal occurs prior to the entry deadline of Dec. 1, 2013.All payments for services and items ordered through the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) such astickets, practice ice, souvenirs, etc., should be paid directly to the LOC as per the instructions on the LOCforms and/or LOC web site.

F. IMPORTANT NOTESYour online entry is a combined entry for the 2014 Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships and2014 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championships. Teams advancing from sectionals will beautomatically entered in the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. They will need to fill out onlyLOC forms for their next event.a. Proof of age is required for skaters on juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior teams whohave not submitted proof of age to U.S. Figure Skating before. These should be sent in after youregister online. Once you submit the entry, you will be given a list of athletes that you must send proofof age for. Please send proof of age only for the athletes the computer lists. Please do not send proofof age in for skaters not on these level teams, or who already have proof of age on file.b. Collegiate and open collegiate teams: In addition to the online registration process, all teams in thecollegiate or open collegiate levels must submit to U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters, by the entrydeadline of Dec. 1, 2013, a signed copy of “FORM C” verifying their academic eligibility.c. Medical Registry & Waiver: All athletes who are members of a team competing at the SynchronizedSkating Sectional Championships are required to go onto their MEMBERS ONLY profile on U.S. FigureSkating Online and complete the medical registry and the waiver online. Instructions: Once on thesite, each athlete must: Click on “Online Event Reg.” Scroll over “Event Manager” Select “Medical Registry” and complete all of the information there Select “Accept Waivers” and initial all of the boxes.3. TECHNICAL DETAILSA. CONDUCT OF EVENTSFor the 2014 season, the following levels will be conducted in accordance with the International System ofJudging (IJS): intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiate and adult.The following levels will be conducted under the 6.0 judging system: preliminary, pre-juvenile, open juvenile,juvenile, open collegiate, open adult and masters.The sectional and U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships are sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and will beconducted under the rules set forth in the 2013-2014 Official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook and thisannouncement. Coaches are required to read the Rulebook and know all rules pertaining to their team.B. PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT SHEETSAll synchronized teams entering events judged under the IJS (intermediate, novice, junior, senior, collegiateand adult) are required to submit a planned program content sheet as part of the registration process. Theplanned program content sheet should be completed by the close of entries (Dec. 1, 2013), but may beupdated up to two weeks prior to the first official practice at your competition.To complete the planned program content sheet the registered team coach or team contact person (sameperson that is eligible to complete the online registration) must go to www.usfsaonline.org, log in under his orher own member name and follow the instructions to complete the sheet.

C. EVENTS TO BE SKATEDLEVELS THAT ARE OFFERED ONLY AT THE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS1. Preliminary: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 12. The majority of theteam must be under 10 on the preceding July 1.Program duration: 2 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72702. Pre-Juvenile: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 12 on thepreceding July 1.Program duration: 2 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72603. Open Juvenile: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of the team must be under 19 on thepreceding July 1. All skaters must have passed the Pre-Preliminary moves in thefield test.Program duration: 2 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72504. Open Collegiate A team of 8 to 16 skaters. Skaters must be enrolled in a college or university asa full-time student, as defined by the institution they attend, as of the entrydeadline.Program duration: 3 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72905. Open Adult: A team of 8 to 16 skaters. The majority of skaters must be 19 years or older onthe preceding July 1.Program duration: 2 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 7520LEVELS THAT WILL ADVANCE TO THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS1. Juvenile: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be under 13 on the preceding July 1and have passed the Preliminary moves in the field test.Program duration: 3 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72402. Intermediate: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be under 18 on the preceding July 1and have passed the Pre-Juvenile moves in the field test.Program duration: 3 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72303. Novice: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be under 16, with the exception of amaximum of 4 skaters that may be 16 or 17, on the preceding July 1 and havepassed the Juvenile moves in the field test.Program duration: 3 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 7220

4. Junior: A team of 12 to 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 12 and under 19 on thepreceding July 1. All skaters must have passed the Intermediate moves in thefield test.Short program duration: Maximum 2 minutes, 50 secondsFree skate duration: 4 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program and short program: Rule 72105. Senior: A team of 16 skaters. Skaters must be at least 14 on the preceding July 1 andhave passed the Novice moves in the field test.Short program duration: Maximum 2 minutes, 50 secondsFree skate duration: 4 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program and short program: Rule 72006. Collegiate: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be enrolled in a college or universityas a full-time student, as defined by the institution they attend, as of the entrydeadline. All skaters must have passed the Juvenile moves in the field test.Program duration: 4 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 72807. Adult: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 21on the preceding July 1,with the exception that up to four team members may be 18, 19 or 20 years ofage. All skaters must have passed either the preliminary moves in the field test,the adult bronze moves in the field test, the preliminary figure test or thepreliminary dance test.Program duration: 3 ½ minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 75008. Masters: A team of 12 to 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 25, and the majority of theteam must be at least 30 on the preceding July 1.Program duration: 3 minutes +/- 10 secondsWell balanced program: Rule 7510CROSSOVER RULES:An individual skater may skate on more than one, but not more than two, synchronized skating teams aslong as the teams are in different levels, and both levels in question allow crossing over between them. Thefollowing must also be adhered to:Rule 2827: No team may be comprised of more than 50% of athletes who are also on any other team. Thisapplies to both the entire roster and the athletes who are skating on the ice at any given competition.Rule 2826: Is a chart in the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook illustrating which levels athletes are allowed to“crossover” between. It is found on page 121 of the 2013-2014 edition.ALTERNATE RULES:Rule 2825: Each synchronized skating team may have alternates listed on the team roster. The maximumnumber of alternates is four. Teams may have a total of four athletes on their roster in addition to themaximum number permitted on the ice for their respective level.

ROSTER / CHANGES TO THE ROSTER:Rule 2821: The entry form of the first qualifying competition of the year becomes the official team roster forthe remainder of the year. The roster must list all team members including alternates. No additions will bepermitted from sectionals to the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.Rule 2821 (B). Requests for substitutions to the roster must be submitted on the official form to the SectionalVice Chair of the Synchronized Skating Competitions Subcommittee. Substitutions to the roster may bepermissible up to two weeks prior to the start of the next qualifying competition.Note: The official form may be obtained on the “Forms” page of www.usfigureskating.orgD. MUSICCOMPETITION MUSIC INFORMATIONU.S. Figure Skating requires all teams to fully complete a competition music information form as part of theonline registration process.The following information is required for each piece of music used in both the short program and free skate:Composer, orchestra, duration of music and record label/number (optional but highly recommended ifobtainable).COMPACT DISCS (CDs)For all qualifying competitions, CD’s are the only acceptable forms of media. CDs must be clearly markedwith the team’s name, event entered and the music length. Each CD must have only ONE (1) track on it. Inthe case the junior and senior events, separate discs for the short program and free skate must be turned in.Any disc with more than one track will NOT be accepted. Lead in time (time before the music begins) onCDs may not exceed two (2) seconds.Each CD must be in a paper CD sleeve with a see through window (obtainable at any office supply store),also labeled with the team’s name and event. Standard hard plastic “jewel cases” or CD holders are nolonger acceptable. CDs that are not properly identified will NOT be accepted. Due to compatibility andreliability reasons music may NOT be submitted on re-recordable “CD-RW” discs.Competition music must be turned in at the registration desk at the time of registration and will be availablefor pick up at the registration desk at the conclusion of the event. Teams will not receive their credentialsuntil they turn in their music.All teams must have at least one (1) additional copy of their CD rink side at practice sessions and during theactual competition event. The LOC will accept no responsibility for damaged or lost CDs.E. OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDThe official bulletin board will contain any announcements or changes and it is the responsibility of theteams to check it often for official notices. Please refer to the local portion of the announcement for furtherinformation regarding the bulletin board.

4. ADVANCEMENT TO THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPSA. QUALIFIERSAll teams advancing to the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will receive a link to the officialcompetition Announcement via email following the sectional championships.For all teams, all information required to be sent to the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships LOCmust be postmarked or e-mailed no later than the TUESDAY FOLLOWING YOUR SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.Any information postmarked after the Tuesday following your sectional championship will be acceptedONLY at the discretion of the LOC.Those teams receiving a bye to the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will receive theirannouncement via e-mail and must follow the deadline set forth by the LOC.If a team qualifies for the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championships and chooses not toparticipate, the team must notify their respective sectional vice chair of the Synchronized CompetitionsSubcommittee and U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters within 48 hours following the conclusion of thecompetition.Four teams from each section, in each event, shall be permitted to enter the 2014 U.S. Synchronized TeamSkating Championships. However, additional teams may be invited to participate per rule 2832, which maybe found on page 121 of the 2013-2014 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.B. ALTERNATESTeams placing fifth and sixth (unless there are fill-ins) at the sectional championships will be designated asfirst and second alternates. These teams will be provided with an event announcement as they may beselected to compete.Alternates do not need to submit any forms unless they are contacted by U.S. Figure Skating.5. INSURANCE/LIABILITYU.S. Figure Skating, the host club(s) and/or interclub association, the organizing committee and the icearenas being utilized for these events accept no responsibility for injury or damage sustained by anyparticipant in these championships. (U.S. Figure Skating Rule 1600).6. ANTI-DOPINGAnti-doping tests will not be conducted at either the sectional championships or the U.S. SynchronizedSkating Championships.

7. CONTACTSFor further information, requests should be addressed to:A. U.S. FIGURE SKATINGSynchronized Skating ManagerLeslie Grahamlgraham@usfigureskating.orgCompetitions CoordinatorMia Corsinimcorsini@usfigureskating.orgChair, Synchronized Competitions SubcommitteeLois Longgeary.lois.long@comcast.netChief RefereeBill Beharrellwrbeharrel@aol.comSectional vice-chair, Synchronized Competitions SubcommitteeAnn Buckleyadbuckley@aol.comB. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)Competition Chair: Becky Hilgers hersheyett@aol.com 717-319-8711Registration: Nancy Carfagno nancycarfagno@gmail.comSponsorship &Advertising: Anthea Tallman advertising@2014easternsynchro.comPreorders &Practice Ice Lori Tully lori.tully@yahoo.com 717-545-3589VolunteerCoordinator: Renee Greenawalt volunteer@2014easternsynchro.com

2014 EASTERN SYNCHRONIZED SKATINGSECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSGENERAL INFORMATIONThe 2014 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships will be held January 30 – February 1, 2014at the Giant Center located at 550 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 and the Hersheypark Arenalocated at 100 Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033. The championships are sanctioned by U.S. FigureSkating and hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Figure Skating Club and Hershey Figure Skating Club.REGISTRATIONRegistration for ALL coaches of non-qualifying (6.0) and qualifying (IJS) levels will ONLY be at the GiantCenter after 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2014 through the completion of the event.Only coaches can register their team. Coaches will need to show a picture ID, coach’sregistration and membership card in order to pick up their team’s credentials and teampacket.Non-qualifying level (6.0) Coaches:Pick up the team’s credentials and pre-order items only at the Giant Center. After (6.0) coaches haveregistered their team THEN proceed to the Hersheypark Arena to submit program music (CD's) at themusic desk.Qualifying coaches (IJS):Pick up the team’s credentials and pre-order items only at the Giant Center. Only IJS coaches cansubmit their program music (CD’s) at the Giant Center.BULLETIN AND NOTICESGiant Center: main concourse and lower level by dressing roomsHersheypark Arena: Lower level near dressing roomsThe official schedule of events will be posted on the official bulletin board and will supersede all otherschedules. It is the responsibility of each participating team to check the official bulletin board for all officialinformation. Notices posted here are considered sufficient notice to all teams. All teams must check theofficial board frequently.AWARDSAwards will presented to athletes on first through fourth place teams in each event at times designated onthe official bulletin board. Medals will be given to all skaters listed on the roster who were present during thecompetitive event.AWARD CEREMONYAn award ceremony will take place at the Giant Center for all levels including non-qualifying (6.0) andqualifying teams. The schedule for the ceremonies will be listed on the official competition schedule andofficial bulletin board.OPENING CEREMONY: For information visit www.2014easternsynchro.com.

ADMISSION – LOC FORM A - Preorders$18.75 per day (pre-order price only)$20.75 per day at the box offices$35.50 pre-order for 2 days$32.75 COMBO packages are available: 1 day ticket, pin, program (only available for pre-orders)$48.50 COMBO packages are available: 2 days ticket, pin, program (only available for pre-orders)CREDENTIALSAll athletes and registered coaches that are current members of U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA will receivea credential. In addition, each team will receive two additional chaperone passes. Credentials will bedistributed to the team manager/representative at the registration desk.PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOEVC, a U. S. Figure Skating sponsor, will provide professional videography services. Please visit their link on theofficial website www.2014easternsynchro.com to obtain ordering information. All inquires and ordering eventDVDs must be through EVC. The LOC will not take any orders.The official photographer is Carmo Photography. Please visit their link on the official websitewww.2014easternsynchro.com to obtain ordering information. Individual photos will be available during thecompetition. All inquires and ordering must be through Carmo Photography. The LOC will not take anyorders.VIDEOGRAPHYThe U.S. Figure Skating Production Team will serve as the official videographer for all U.S. Figure Skatingqualifying competitions for the 2014 competition season. U.S. Figure Skating will provide professionalvideotaping services for all events. Please note: videotaping of the competition, including practice ice, inany form is strictly prohibited per U.S. Figure Skating policy.ARENA INFORMATIONGiant Center: 550 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 – 85 X 200 ice surfaceHersheypark Arena: 100 Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 _ 85 X 200 ice surfaceArena and contact information for both arenas: 717-534-3911 http://www.giantcenter.com/MAPS – Points of interest, airport, hotels and arenasMaps pointing out the area(s), airport, hotels and arenas can be found at the event web sitewww.2014easternsynchro.comSCHEDULE / GROUPSA tentative schedule is provided in the announcement. This schedule is subject to change based on thenumber of entries. An updated schedule will be posted on the event web sitehttp://www.2014easternsynchro.com/index.htm. as soon as possible following the close of entries.The draws for starting order will be posted on the official bulletin board at the first official practice ice session.All initial draws will be closed draws. Subsequent draws following the short program will be conducted asopen draws.HOTEL INFORMATIONAll Hotel Reservations Handled by:The Zenith Group: www.thezenithgrp.comEXCEPT our HOST Hotel Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey4650 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111The HOST hotel Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey BLOCK ROOMS are CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

PRACTICE ICEOFFICIAL PRACTICE ICE – LOC FORM BOfficial practice ice will be conducted per rule 2940. The following applies to both the sectional and 2014U.S Synchronized Skating Championships:Official practice ice segments for the following events will be in 12 minute segments: senior free skate, juniorfree skate and collegiate free skate.Official practice ice segments for the following events will be in 10 minute segments: senior short program,junior short program, novice free skate, intermediate free skate, juvenile free skate, adult free skate, mastersfree skate, open juvenile free skate, pre-juvenile free skate, preliminary free skate, open adult free skate andopen collegiate free skate.For the practice ice segment for sectional and the U.S. Synchronized Championships, each team shall beallowed a short warm-up period prior to the start of the music. Each team shall be allowed to have theirmusic played two times. No stopping or restarting of the music will be allowed once the music has beenstarted.For the short program and free skate 10-minute segments, the music will be played for the first time no laterthan 1½ minutes into the session. The music will be played for the second time no later than the six-minutemark of the session. A 30-second warning announcement will be given prior to the start of the music for bothplayings. Any time left in the session will be announced at the completion of the playing of the music for thesecond time.For the free skate 12-minute segments, the music will be played for the first time no later than 1½ minutes intothe session. The music will be played for the second time no later than 7 minutes into the session. A 30-second warning announcement will be given prior to the start of the music for both playings. Any time left inthe session will be announced at the completion of the playing of the music for the second time.UNOFFICIAL PRACTICE ICE - LOC FORM CMay be purchased ONLY from the LOC by using FORM C. Please read Form C carefully.Teams reserving hotels with The Zenith Group or with our host hotel Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey will pay $90.00 for 10 minutes of unofficial practice ice.Teams NOT reserving hotels with The Zenith Group or with our host hotel SheratonHarrisburg-Hershey will pay $500 for 10 minutes of unofficial practice ice

LOC FORM CHECKLISTPlease use the checklist to ensure you have completed all the LOC forms.Payment must accompany ALL LOC Forms. Make all checks payable to CPFSC.LOC Form A:Event tickets, pins and program preorders. Send payment and LOC form A to:Lori TullySee form for address.Deadline 12-13-13LOC Form B:Official Practice Ice. Send payment and LOC form B to:Lori TullySee form for address.Deadline 12-13-13LOC Form C:Unofficial Practice. Send payment and LOC form C to:Lori TullySee form for address.Deadline 12-13-13LOC Form D: Team Photo for Official Program. Send payment and LOC form D to:Lori TullySee form for address & special instructions to Deadline 12-13-13submit team photo.LOC Form E:Good Luck Advertisement. Send payment and LOC form E to:Anthea TallmanSee form for address.Deadline 12-13-13Sponsorship and Advertisement Contract. Send payment to:Anthea TallmanSee form for address.Deadline 11-30-13Volunteer Application: Volunteers are welcome to submit their form at: www.2014easternsynchro.comor email volunteer@2014easternsynchro.com.Deadline 12-13-13Carmo Photography and EVC information: visit their link on our official website www. 2014easternsynchro.com.Make all hotel reservations with the Zenith Group at www.thezenithgrp.com.Our HOST Hotel - Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey is currently SOLD OUT.Registration for the 2014 Eastern Synchronized Skating Championships must be completed online by yourteam’s contact person. Online registration can be accessed at www.usfigureskating.org.Deadline for online registration with USFS is December 1, 2013By 11:59pm of the time zone in which your home club is locatedAll LOC forms must be sent to the contacts indicated above.

LOC FORM A:PREORDEREVENT TICKETS, PINS, OFFICIAL PROGRAM,COMBO PACKAGE &EVENT SCARVESPreorders save money and time. All seating is general admission.Friday and Saturday admission will be different colored wristbands.Preorder Items Price QuantityTickets (Pick One)1 Day Ticket (Friday) $18.751 Day Ticket (Saturday) $18.752 Day Ticket (Fri and Sat) $35.501Day Combo Package (only preorder) Friday ticket, Program & Pin $32.751 Day Combo Package (only preorder) Saturday ticket, Program & Pin $32.752 Day Combo Package (only preorder) ticket, Program & Pin $48.50Pins, Programs and ScarfPin $5.00Program $12.00Event Scarf $15.00Total Amount EnclosedTotalPriceEvent tickets can also be purchased at the Giant Center and Hersheypark Arena box offices, which will open two hoursbefore the competition starts each day. All seating is general admission.Tickets purchased at the box offices will cost:Exceptions: Seniors - $18.75 per person/ a day$20.75 per-person/ a dayActive Military and children under 8: No ChargePins, Official Programs & Event Scarves can be purchased at both arenas and will be available Jan 30-Feb 1, or whilesupplies last.At the door prices: Pin: $7.00 Program: $15.00 Event Scarf: $15.00PLEASE PRINT OR TYPETeam Name: _______________________________________________________Contact Name: ____________________________________________________E-mail:________________________________________________________________Level:_______________________________Phone #:____________________________Cell #: _______________________________ORDER CAREFULLY! – No Refunds or Exchanges.Pre-Orders can be picked up at the admission table in the Giant Center.Send this LOC FORM A and payment to:Lori Tully2308 Abbey LaneHarrisburg, PA 17112Make check payable to: CPFSCAny questions email Lori Tullylori.tully@yahoo.comTHIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13, 2013Make check payable to: CPFSC

LOC FORM B:Official Practice IceOfficial Practice IceOfficial practice will be available for all participating teams on the surface they will be competing on.Official practice will be scheduled by the chief referee and will be conducted in accordance with U. S.Figure Skating rule 2940 as explained in the competition announcement. Official practice ice will beblocked by level. Teams will receive one block of official practice ice for their free skate and one for theirshort program. There will be no additional official practice ice for teams that qualify for the championshipround.Teams are not required to purchase their official practice ice. However, teams competing under the ISUjudging system are strongly encouraged to do so.10 minute blocks will be allocated for: preliminary, pre-juvenile, open juvenile, open adult, open collegiate,juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior short program and senior short program.12 minute blocks will be allocated for: collegiate, junior and senior free skatePLEASE PRINT OR TYPETeam Name: _______________________________________________________Contact Name: ____________________________________________________E-mail:______________________________________________________________Coach: ____________________________________________________________E-mail:______________________________________________________________Level:________________________________Home #:______________________________Cell #: _______________________________Home #:______________________________Cell #:_______________________________CheckAppropriateSegmentIce Segment Cost TotalOne 10 minute segment $90.00One 12 minute segment $100.00Total Amount EnclosedSend this LOC FORM B & payment to:Lori Tully2308 Abbey LaneHarrisburg, PA 17112THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13, 2013Any questions email Lori Tullylori.tully@yahoo.comMake check payable to: CPFSC

LOC FORM C:Unofficial Practice IceUnofficial Practice IceUnofficial practice ice will be available beginning Thursday, January 30 – February 1, 2014The Giant Center and Hersheypark Arena will be the main rinks for unofficial practice ice. Additional rinks may includeKlick-lewis Arena, Lancaster Ice Rink and Twin Ponds Family Recreation Center.• Teams should indicate below the number of 10 minute segments per day they would like to purchase.• PAYMENT FOR ALL ICE TIME MUST BE SENT WITH THIS LOC FORM C.• There is NO GUARANTEE that you will be assigned the number of sessions that you request.• Every effort will be made to accommodate as many teams as possible before assigning extra ice to any oneteam.• Any unassigned prepaid ice will be refunded.• Please be sure to note any special requests that you might have, such as back to back sessions, time of day,crossover skaters, coach’s conflicts, etc.• There will be NO REFUNDS given for sessions that a team cancels after Monday, December 30, 2013.Teams reserving hotels with The Zenith Group or with our host hotel Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey will pay$90.00 for 10 minutes of unofficial practice ice. Teams not reserving hotels with The Zenith Group orwith our host hotel Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey will pay $500 for 10 minutes of unofficialpractice ice.Please inquire at the registration desk in the Giant Center for unused unofficial practice ice.PLEASE PRINT OR TYPETeam Name: _______________________________________________________Contact Name: ____________________________________________________E-mail:______________________________________________________________Coach: ____________________________________________________________E-mail:______________________________________________________________Team’s date & time of arrival:________________________________________Level:________________________________Home #:______________________________Cell #: _______________________________Home #:______________________________Cell #:_______________________________Hotel Name: _________________________Day # Sessions Cost Special Request Thursday $90.00 Friday $90.00 Saturday Total Amount Enclosed $ $90.00 Send this LOC FORM C & payment to:Lori Tully2308 Abbey LaneHarrisburg, PA 17112Any questions contact Lori by emaillori.tully@yahoo.comTHIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13, 2013Make check payable to: CPFSC

LOC FORM: DTeam Photo & Team’s Information forthe Official ProgramTeam photo in the Official ProgramThis year we have partnered with ENVISION Printing to produce the 2014 Official Program.Please go to our event web site http://2014easternsynchro.com and click on the linkhttp://envisionprint.net/2014easterns. This link will direct you to ENVISION’S website whichwill allow you to enter your team’s information and submit a team photo.To submit a team photo the cost is $25.00 per photo. Please send payment and thiscompleted LOC form D to Lori Tully, her address is provided below.Teams must submit the following information.Team Name:Level:Roster:Head Coach:Music Name:Club Name:City & State:Contact Person:Send this LOC FORM D & payment to:Lori Tully2308 Abbey LaneHarrisburg, PA 17112Any questions contact Lori by emaillori.tully@yahoo.comMake check payable to: CPFSCTHIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13, 2013

LOC FORM: EGood Luck Ads inOfficial ProgramGood Luck AdvertisementWish your favorite skater or team a GR8T SK8T!!Coaches & Team Managers please distribute copies of this page to your skaters, their family and friends so theycan submit a Good Luck Ad for their skater or team. The message will be put into the official program. Good LuckAds can be submitted to the LOC by the individual who has created it or the team contact.Please type your Good Luck Ad in a Word document. 25 words maximum. You may include one clip art or a teamlogo.Good Luck Ad cost $10.00.Please follow the directions below for submitting a Good Luck Ad to the LOC. Deadline Dec 13, 2013.E-mail all Good Luck Ads to: advertising@2014easternsynchro.com• In subject line please type: Good Luck Ad• Attach each Good Luck Ad in a Word Document with the file name:“GoodLuckAd_contacts last name” (example: GoodLuckAd_Smith)• Body of e-mail:Contact’s full name:Cell #:Contact Person’s Info:Please Print or typeName: ________________________________________e-mail: ________________________________________________Land line or cell #: ______________________________________Send this LOC FORM F & payment to:Anthea Tallman6068 State Route 209Lykens PA 17048Any questions email Anthea Tallmanadvertising@2014easternsynchro.comMake check payable to: CPFSCTHIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13, 2013

Contract for Sponsorship and AdvertisementBusiness Info:Name: ________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________Contact Person’s Info:Name: ________________________________________ e-mail: ____________________________________________Phone #: ___________________________________ Authorized Signature: ___________________________________Artwork should be sent to advertising@2014easternsynchro.com in a PDF format.Material must be received by Saturday, Nov 30, 2013 to guarantee inclusion in theprogram. Payment must accompany this contract.For further information or questions, contact Anthea TallmanPlease check your Sponsorship and/or Advertisement Rate.advertising@2012easternsynchro.com.Sponsorship$750 Platinum Level$500 Gold LevelAdvertisement Rates$425Full Page Back Outside Cover Ad in Program& Logo on the Official Website.$350 Silver Level$150 Awards Ceremony SponsorGoodie Bag Products for 2500 AthletesTotal Enclosed $ _______________________Exp:_____ /_______Acct # ______________________________CVS:__________Name on card (Print) _____________________________Authorized Signature:_______________________________________________Checks payable to “CPFSC” c/o Anthea TallmanMail this contract with payment to:Anthea Tallman 6068 State Route 209, LykensPA 17048$350Full Page Front Inside Cover Ad in Program& Logo on the Official website$350Full Page Back Inside Cover Ad in Program& Logo on the Official website$250Full Page Ad in Program& Logo on Official website$150Half - Page in Program& Logo on Official website$75Quarter Page Ad in the ProgramDeadline Saturday, Nov 30, 2013Any questions contact Antheaadvertising@2014easternsynchro.comThank you for your support!

2014 U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Synchronized SkatingSectional Championships - Volunteer ApplicationVolunteer Overview: We invite you to help make the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Eastern SynchronizedSkating Sectional Championships a fabulous success! Experience with synchronized skating events ispreferred, but not required. Just bring your friendly smile & positive attitude to be a part of this spectacularevent!Details and Requirements: Consideration for volunteer assignment requires all applicants to be at least 18years of age, as well as consent to a criminal background check. Volunteers sign up for six-hour blocks oftime. The LOC Volunteer Coordinators will assign each volunteer to a particular task, at either theHersheypark Arena or the Giant Center. Volunteers are required to check in at the volunteer desk for theirrespective venue 15 minutes prior to the start of their shift. For purposes of evaluating your application forvolunteer service, the LOC may obtain a criminal history screening prior to assignment.☐ Check here to authorize consent to a criminal history screening.NamePrimary PhoneClub/Team NameDescription of Prior Volunteer Experience:EmailCity, StateVolunteer Areas of Interest:☐Announcing☐Awards☐Hospitality☐Ice Monitor☐Transportation☐Errands/Floater☐Official Practice Ice☐Unofficial Practice Ice☐Results Runner☐Registration☐Admission☐Dressing Room Monitor☐Information Table☐Security☐Event Set Up☐Event Clean Up☐Music-Monitor Unofficial☐Other/No PreferenceVolunteer Availability:Volunteer time blocks include three shifts: 6AM-NOON, NOON-6PM, and 6PM-MIDNIGHT. Specificassignments determined by availability and the competition schedule. Please indicate all availability.Wed, Jan 29 Thurs, Jan 30 Fri, Jan 31 Sat, Feb 16AM-Noon 6AM-Noon 6AM-NoonNoon-6PM Noon-6PM Noon-6PM Noon-6PM6PM-Midnight 6PM-Midnight 6PM-Midnight 6PM-MidnightPlease submit completed application online or by email to volunteer@2014easternsynchro.comby Friday, December 13, 2013. You will be contacted by an LOC Volunteer Coordinator forassignment. Completed forms may be mailed to: 2014 Eastern Synchro Volunteers, c/o: ReneéGreenawalt, 103 Park Place, Camp Hill, PA 17011.