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146. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule 6222 (page 200) as follows:


6222 Elements for Novice Free Dance 2014-15 Must contain the following elements in any order


DANCE LIFTS


Option B: Three Two different types of short lifts (only one type may be repeated) • Long lifts may be held for up to 12 seconds • Short lifts may be held for up to six seconds


Balance of rule remains unchanged. Implementation date: July 1, 2014


147. APPROVED – Dance Committee Amend rule TR 54.03, novice free dance test lifts, (page 274) as follows:


TR 54.03 Novice Free Dance Test Lifts: Either one short lift and one long lift or three two different short lifts. If three short lifts are used, only one type of lift may be repeated. A The long lift (not to exceed 12 seconds) can be chosen from reverse rotational lift, serpentine lift or combination lift. The short lifts (not to exceed six seconds) can be chosen from stationary lift, straight line lift, curve lift or rotational lift.


Balance of rule remains unchanged Implementation date: July 1, 2014


148. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rule 5240 (page 176) as follows:


5240 Juvenile Pairs 2014-15 Must contain the following elements in any order


LIFTS Maximum of two • Each lift may be chosen from Group 1 or 2 (so both may be from Group 1, both may be from Group 2 or one may be from Group 1 and one may be from Group 2)


JUVENILE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds


Not more than There is a choice for the number and types of lifts performed: Option A: One short lift and one long lift OR


NOVICE FREE DANCE 3:00 +/- 10 seconds


special factor of 1.1. Implementation date: July 1, 2014*


iii. Each factored base value will be rounded to two decimal places. iiiv. For the short program, the second half begins in the middle of the maximum time allowed. For the free skate, the second half begins in the middle of the required time without taking into account the plus or minus 10 seconds allowance.


*Note: This item will ONLY become effective if the corresponding ISU proposal for junior and senior is approved at the ISU Congress in June 2014.


152. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rules 5220 and 5230 (pages 173-175) as follows:


5220 Novice Pairs 2015-16 Must contain the following elements in any order


CHOREOGRAPHIC SEQUENCE


Maximum of one • Must fully utilize the ice surface


Balance of rule remains unchanged. 5230


Intermediate Pairs 2015-16 Must contain the following six elements in any order TWIST LIFT


One twist lift (single or double) • Take off must be a flip or a Lutz


Balance of rule remains unchanged.


INTERMEDIATE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:00 2:30 +/- 10 seconds


Must contain the following elements in any order


CHOREOGRAPHIC SEQUENCE


Maximum of one • Must fully utilize the ice surface


Balance of rule remains unchanged. Implementation date: July 1, 2015*


*Note: This item will ONLY become effective if the junior/senior reductions in program length and elements are approved at the ISU Congress, June 2014.


• Lifts from same group must have different take offs • One of the lifts may be a single twist lift (take off must be flip or Lutz) • Variations of the lady’s position, no-handed and one-handed lifts, combination lifts, lifts that include a carry feature, carry lifts and lifts that turn in both directions are not permitted


• Minimum of one and maximum of 3½ revolutions by the man Implementation date: July 1, 2014


149. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rule 5230 (page 174) as follows:


5230 Intermediate Pairs 2014-15 Must contain the following six elements in any order


TWIST LIFT


One single twist lift (single or double) • Take off must be a flip or a Lutz


Implementation date: July 1, 2014


150. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rule 5230 (page 175) as follows:


5230 Intermediate Pairs 2014-15


INTERMEDIATE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:00 +/- 10 seconds


Must contain the following elements in any order


TWIST LIFT


Maximum of one single (single or double) • Take off must be flip or Lutz


Implementation date: July 1, 2014


151. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rule 1071 (A)(8)(d) (pages 90-91) as follows:


1071


IJS Basic Principles of Calculation – All Skating Disciplines A. Total technical score for each segment (pattern dance, short program, short dance, free skate, free dance) 8. In singles and pairs: d. Special Factor: i. In the ladies and men’s short program and free skate, the base values (but not the grade of execution) of all jump elements started in the second half of the program will be multiplied by a special factor of 1.1 in order to give credit for even distribution of difficulties in the program.


ii.


In the pairs free skate, the base value (but not the grade of execution) of all throw jumps, jump elements, lifts and twist lifts started in the second half of the program will be multiplied by a


78 2013-14 COMBINED REPORT OF ACTION


INTERMEDIATE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM 2:30 maximum time


DEATH SPIRAL / PIVOT FIGURE


153. DID NOT APPROVE – Pairs Committee Amend rule 5240 (page 176) as follows:


5240 Juvenile Pairs 2015-16 Must contain the following elements in any order


Maximum of one • Can be death spiral or pivot figure • Regular hand-to-hand hold required • In the final position while the lady is performing the actual death spiral or pivot figure, both the man and the lady must execute a minimum of one-half revolution with the man clearly in pivot position


154. APPROVED – Pairs Committee Amend rules TR 39.04 and TR 39.03 (page 263) as follows:


TR 39.04 Novice Pair Test The novice pair test must consist of a program with connecting moves and footwork. The pair must demonstrate basic pair unison and good form and flow. The program should utilize the full ice surface and be skated with expression in time to the music. The following elements are required: A. Two different lifts, at least one lift must be from Group 3 or Group 4, minimum one revolution of the man, full extension of the lifting arms


B. One twist lift, single or double C. Two different throw jumps, single or double D. One solo jump, selected from single Axel or any double jump E. One jump combination or jump sequence, at least one jump must be double F. One pair spin combination, minimum six revolutions, each partner must change feet and position at least one time (either together or separately) minimum two revolutions in each position


G. One solo spin combination, minimum six revolutions, at least one change of posi- tion by each partner (minimum two revolutions in each position), change of foot optional and, if performed, minimum three revolutions on each foot


H. One death spiral, minimum one full revolution by the man in pivot position I. One choreographic sequence. See rule 5106 for description.


Extra elements may be added without penalty. Duration: 3:30 3:00 +/- 10 seconds to music of the skaters’ choice. Two different elements may be retried, if necessary. Passing average: 3.5 Passing total: 7.0


Judging panel required: Three silver or higher rank singles/pairs judges.


TR 39.03 Intermediate Pair Test The intermediate pair test must consist of a program skated rhythmically and in harmony with the music. The pair must show a moderate degree of pair unison, with good form and flow, while fully utilizing the ice surface. It is also expected that the pair will demonstrate some of the more advanced fundamentals of pair skating including intermediate-based moves in the field in mirror and/or shadow skating. The following elements are required: A. Two different lifts to be chosen from the following:


JUVENILE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 2:30 2:15 +/- 10 seconds


INTERMEDIATE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM 2:30 2:15 maximum time


NOVICE PAIRS WELL-BALANCED FREE SKATE 3:30 3:00 +/- 10 seconds


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