edge and different direction of rotation for the two twizzles. The second series must be different than the first. For both series, a mMinimum of two revolutions is required on each twizzle. No more than three steps are al- lowed between twizzles.
Implementation date: September 2, 2012
113. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule TR 64.05 (page 54, Tests Book) as follows:
TR 64.05 Senior Solo Free Dance Test Twizzle Series: Two twizzle series but no more. One series of twizzles must have a different entry edge and different direction of rotation for the two twizzles with a mMinimum of two revolutions on each twizzle and no more than three steps between twizzles. The second series must be different than the first and have a minimum of two revolutions on each twizzle with only one step between twizzles.
Implementation date: September 2, 2012
114. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6221 (A)(2) (page 278, Rulebook) to allow novice dance couples to choose their own music for all pattern dances competed at sectional champi- onships and U.S. Championships. Couples may choose any piece of music that complies with the guidelines for that dance, including an existing ISU or U.S. Figure Skating approved selection.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012
115. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6231 (A)(2) (page 280, Rulebook) to allow intermediate dance couples to choose their own music for all pattern dances competed at sectional championships and U.S. Championships. Couples may choose any piece of mu- sic that complies with the guidelines for that dance, including an existing ISU or U.S. Figure Skating approved selection.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012 Implementation date: June 1, 2012
116. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6241 (A)(2) (page 282, Rulebook) to allow juvenile dance cou- ples to choose their own music for all pattern dances competed at sectional championships and the U.S. Championships. Couples may choose any piece of music that complies with the guidelines for that dance, including an existing ISU or U.S. Figure Skating approved selection.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012
117. APPROVED AS AMENDED – Dance Committee and Competitions Commit- tee
Amend rule 1220 (B) (pages 133-134, Rulebook), rules 6221 (A)(2), 6231 (A)(2) and 6241 (A)(2) (pages 278, 280 and 282, Rulebook) and rule 6921 (B)(4)(b)(v) (page 292, Rulebook) as follows:
1220 Duties of the Event Referee – IJS B. The event referee: 12. In ice dancing, with the assistance of a timekeeper (if necessary), times each piece of music used for a “skaters’ choice” pattern dance event and takes a 1.0 music deduction if the beats per minute are outside of the allowable range.
123. Allows a skater/team to restart according to rules 1400- 1403.
6221/6231/6241 Selection of Novice/Intermediate/Juvenile Pattern Dances For each competition season, the following groups of three pattern dances will alternate in the order shown: A. 2012–13 2. Each couple will provide their own
music...Couple’s chosen music may be +/- 2 beats per minute different from the tempo as stated in the dance description of the called dance and may include vocals. If the tempo of the chosen music is incorrect, it must be reflected by each judge in the timing component. Each team must submit their music no later than the first official practice session for their event at each competition.
6921 Marking the Pattern Dances – IJS B. Program Component Score 4. Timing b. Criteria: v. Correctness of the rhythm(s) and/or range of tempo of the music chosen (if skaters provide their own music)
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120. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6921 (A) (page 291, Rulebook) to have intermediate pattern dances judged using key points for each sequence/section, assessed by the technical panel to establish the level, with the judges giving one GOE for each sequence/section.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012
121. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6921 (A) (page 291, Rulebook) to have juvenile pattern dances judged using key points for each sequence/section, assessed by the techni- cal panel to establish the level, with the judges giving one GOE for each sequence/section.
Implementation date: June 1, 2013
122. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6921 (A)(2) (page 291, Rulebook) as follows:
6921 Marking the Pattern Dances – IJS A. Technical Score 2.
...four key points in each sequence/section of the dance will be assessed by the technical panel to establish the level of the whole sequence/section as one unit, and judges will give one GOE for the whole sequence/section. The key points will be taken into consideration by the technical panel to establish the level of each sequence/section of the dance. The key points will be determined by the ISU. If the ISU has not already assigned key points for a dance to be skated in an upcoming season, they will be determined by the U.S. Figure Skating Dance Committee. The key points and calling specifications will be announced at the Governing Council meeting prior to the start of the season and posted on
usfigureskating.org.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012
123. APPROVED – Judges Committee Amend rule JR 2.02 (page 68, Rulebook) to add a national vice chair for theatrical skating judges on the Judges Committee:
JR 2.02 The Judges Committee consists of: D. A national vice chair for theatrical skating judges; (Renumber remain- ing subsections.)
119. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6243 (page 283, Rulebook) and rule DG 5.04 (page 149, Tests Book) to change the required step sequence in the juvenile free dance to a choreographic step sequence with values of a Level 1 step sequence. The choreographic step sequence must fit the definition of one of the required step sequences (circular, midline or diagonal in hold) and fully utilize the ice surface. In IJS events, if the step sequence meets these requirements, it will be awarded a fixed base value and will only be evaluated by the judges in GOE.
118. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rules 6031 (A) and 6032 (pages 263-264, Rulebook) as follows:
6030 Music – Dance 6031 For dance events, music is chosen by the competitor except for pattern dances that have not been designated as a “skaters’ choice” dance. A. For pattern dances, the music shall must conform to the type and tempo specified in the description of the dance, except as outlined for the “skaters’ choice” dances, which have their own tempo regulations. See the tests book for the dance diagrams and descriptions.
6032 For tests and nonqualifying competitions, pattern dance music may be either vocal or orchestral, and shall must conform to the type and tempo specified in the description of the dance. For qualifying competitions, standardized music from the ISU must be used with the exception of pattern dances designated as a “skaters’ choice” dance, where the music can be an original piece chosen by the skaters while conforming to the type and tempo requirements set forth by the Dance Committee. The Dance Committee will announce each season, by Governing Council, the music requirements for each of the “skaters’ choice” dances. This will include, but may not be limited to, the length of the allowable time for each dance. For free dance tests and competition and short dance competition see rules 6090, 6095 and TR 51.05.
Implementation date: June 1, 2012
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