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MASF/Bay State Games
55 Sixth Road
Woburn, MA 01801
Ph: (781) 932-6555
Fax: (781) 932-3441
info@baystategames.org
 
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Friday, Jan. 22 - Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 |
Williams College - Williamstown, MA |
Schedule I Registration: Closed I Finalist Packet
ELIGIBILITY |
To qualify for a region, an athlete must be ONE of the following:
- A full-time resident of Massachusetts for 30 days prior to first day of tryouts.
- A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in the region.
- A registered member of a figure skating club in Massachusetts. The club must be your exclusive “contact” within the sport.
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AGE |
All athletes must be a minimum of 8 years old by January 22, 2010, to be eligible for
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SANCTION |
This competition has been granted a sanction by U.S. Figure Skating.
Sanction # 32613
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EVENTS |
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Bay State Games will offer the TEST RACK (restricted) free skate program and the WELL BALANCED free skate program (unrestricted).
Event options, by division, are as follows:
• Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile – Can compete in Free Skate Only. Athletes at these levels can choose to compete in either Test Track or Well Balanced programs NOT BOTH.
• Intermediate can compete in Free Skate AND/OR Short program. For Free Skate Intermediate level athletes can choose to compete in either Test Track or Well Balanced programs NOT BOTH.
• Novice, Junior and Senior can compete in Free Skate AND/OR Short Program. For Free Skate athletes in Novice, Junior or Senior must compete their well balanced programs. Test Track will not be offered at these levels.
• Adult Gold, Adult Silver, Adult Bronze- Can compete in Free Skate Only.
• Master Senior, Master Junior, Master Novice, Master Intermediate- Can compete in Free Skate Only.
**Athletes may also enter one ISI event but are limited to a total of two events (US & IS)
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EVENT LIMITS |
• Athletes may skate in only one level.
• Where offered, athletes may choose Test Track (restricted) or Well Balanced (unrestricted) NOT BOTH.
• For Free Skating only- athletes may move up one level.
• Athletes may NOT move up one level for short program.
• Male & Female athletes will not be combined in any event or division.
See the USFS Announcement for Element Requirement, Event Times and Rules.
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FLIGHTS AND FORMATS |
Within in each division, flights will be determined by date of birth of all registered athletes. Every effort will be made to not have more than 12 skaters in a flight. Medals will be distributed by flight. There will be no final round combining winners from all flights in the same division.
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JUDGING SYSTEM |
The Bay State Games will use the 6.0 judging system for all divisions (Both Restricted and unrestricted).
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FEE |
$80 for the 1st event
$40 for the 2nd event (U.S. Figure Skating or ISI)
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ENTRY DEADLINE |
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Entries must be postmarked by U.S. Post Office, or registered online by December 11, 2009. Late entries will not be accepted. All entries received by the deadline will be accepted. Athletes can register on line with a credit card at www.baystategames.org. Applications can also be mailed to BAY STATE GAMES 55 Sixth Road Woburn, MA 01801 |
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AWARDS |
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in each division and event/flight. Any athlete that wins a gold medal will receive a Bay State Games award jacket. Athletes that win more than one gold medal will only receive one jacket. All registered athletes will receive a 2010 Bay State Games T-shirt. Any athlete that wins a gold, silver or bronze medal will also receive an invitation to the 2011 State Games of America Figure Skating competition in San Diego, California on Aug 4-7. |
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REFUNDS |
Refunds of entry fees will be considered for medically verified injuries only. Refund requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note outlining the injury and why the athlete is unable to compete. THERE WILL BE NO CASH REFUNDS OF ENTRY FEES. Athletes approved for a refund will receive a defer certificate that can be used as a credit for future Bay State Games Figure Skating participation. By signing the participant waiver on the entry form, participants acknowledge that they agree to this policy. |
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RETURNED CHECKS |
If an entry fee check is returned from the Bank, the athlete must pay the full entry fee plus a $25 bank fee before the registration will be confirmed. |
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CONFIRMATION |
All athletes will be mailed a confirmation packet no earlier than December 30, 2009 with schedules, directions and other details. Athletes who register online must use the Club Officer Permission Form that is included with this application, have it signed by your club representative and fax or mail to Bay State Games by December 11, 2009. IF YOU REGISTER ON LINE DO NOT MAIL IN A SECOND APPLICATION FORM. Athletes who mail in their application form must get their club officer’s signature on the entry form prior to submitting it to the Games. |
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• Specific times cannot be listed until after the entry deadline.
• Changes in times or days of events may be required once the exact number of entrants is determined.
• Due to the large number of athletes entering Pre Preliminary, Preliminary and Juvenile, these divisions could be competing on multiple days as listed below.
• Please note that due to a conflict with a Williams College Women’s Hockey game on Friday, January 22, all skating on Friday must end by 4:30pm.
2010 USFS Schedule and Program
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LODGING |
Numerous hotels in the Berkshire Region of Massachusetts will offer special room rates for Bay State Games participants. A listing of available hotel accommodations in the Berkshires is posted here. |
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SKATE SHOW |
The 2010 Bay State Games Figure Skating Show will be held Saturday, January 23 at 7:30pm at the Williams College Skating Rink. Gold medal winning athletes from selected divisions during the Bay State Games Figure Skating competition will be invited to skate in the show. The specific divisions that will be invited to the show will be posted in the athlete finalist packet. All athletes WILL RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY TICKET to attend the show. Additional tickets are available for $10 each. THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR SPECTATORS FOR THE COMPETITION ON January 22-24. There is only an admission charge for the show on January 23. |
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COMPETITION CHECK IN & MUSIC |
On the day of the competition, athletes must arrive at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Upon arrival, athletes will check in at registration and turn in their competition music. Cassette tapes or CD’s are permitted. The tape or CD must be properly marked with your name, event and flight number. Only one track per CD. No CD/RW’s You must have a duplicate tape or CD and a practice tape or CD. Athletes are responsible for picking up their music after their competition. Bay State Games is not responsible for lost or stolen music |
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FLIGHT POLICY |
USFS skaters will be allowed to have a judged exhibition in flights with less than two skaters.
• If there are less than two skaters in any event by December 16, then the skater will be contacted with the option of a full refund or a judged exhibition.
• After December 16, if a scratch occurs which reduces a division to less than 2 skaters, then the skater will be contacted with the option of a full refund or a judged exhibition.
• If an athlete does not notify the Games of a scratch and does not show up for the competition which reduces the flight to a single skater, then the remaining athlete will be offered a judged exhibition. Under this scenario, there will be no refund of any travel expenses or entry fee.
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