BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SOLO ICE DANCE APPENDIX

APPENDIX 1 - ORIGINAL DANCE ALL STANDARDS REQUIRED ELEMENTS.

1. ONE Diagonal step sequence skated along fully corner to corner of the rink must be included.
2. One SPIN ONLY must be included. Minimum 3 revolutions on one foot before any change of foot.
3. Twizzles NOVICE and PRIMARY in addition to any that may be skated during the step sequence: One clockwise, One anti clockwise minimum one (1) continuous rotation - on each foot--not 3's must be included. It should be noted that the end of the first twizzle should be controlled and checked, enabling the second twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with nor more than ONE step between the two twizzles (see note below)

JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR in addition to any that maybe skated during the step sequence: One clockwise & One anti-clockwise,minimum two (2) continuous rotations on each foot - not 3's must be included. It should be noted that the end of the first twizzle should be controlled and checked, enabling the second twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with nor more than ONE step between the two twizzles (see note below)

Except during the step sequence, the pattern of the dance must proceed in a generally constant direction, either clockwise or anti clockwise and must not cross the long axis of the ice surface except once at each end of the rink (within no more than 20 metres of the end barriers). Loops in either direction are permitted provided they do not cross the centre line. A modest infringement of the centre regulation will be allowed on rinks which are less than standard (60m x 30m) size.

APPENDIX 2 - FREE DANCE REQUIRED ELEMENTS

A. NOVICE AND PRIMARY

1. ONE Mid-Line step sequence skated along the full length, barrier to barrier, on the centre(long) axis of the rink must be included.
2. ONE spin only must be included. Minimum 3 revoutions on one foot, before any change of foot.
3. TWIZZLES in addition to any that may be skated during the step sequence: ONE clockwise & ONE anti clockwise minimum one (1) continuous rotation on each foot--not 3's must be included. The two twizzles must be executed consecutively. It should be noted that the end of the first twizzle should be controlled and checked enabling the second twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no more than 3 steps between the twizzles. (see note below)

B. JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR

1. ONE Anti-clockwise Circular step sequence skated in the centre of the ice surface and barrier to barrier
2. TWO spins only must be included. Minimum 3 revolutions on one foot before any change of foot.
3. TWIZZLES in addition to any that may be skated during the step sequence: ONE clockwise & ONE anti clockwise minimum two (2) continuous rotations on each foot - not 3's, must be included. The two twizzles should be executed consecutively. It should be noted that the end of the first twizzle should be controlled and checked enabling the second twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no more than 3 steps between the twizzles.

NB. Jumps, dance spins, stops and pirouettes are not allowed during the O.D or F.D. step sequence.

APPENDIX 3 - TWIZZLES

1. See ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2002 Rule no. 504, 14 (a) page 11
2. With the exception of any Step Sequence Twizzles, the first Twizzles performed will be judged as the Required Element irrespective of any other which may be included in the remaining part of the programme.
3. The twizzle sequence should be clearly defined as a required element in both Original Dance and Free Dance.
4. The inclusion of an excessive number of twizzles will affect the balance of a programme and could lead to deductions.

APPENDIX 4 - ORIGINAL DANCE

1 .Should include interpretive steps, hops and can include jumps of no more than half a revolution.
2. Emphasis to be placed on footwork which could incorporate movements selected freely from Dance Moves.

APPENDIX 5 - FREE DANCE.

1. Whilst there are no restrictions on the number of half revolution jumps, skaters may also include one jump of no more than one revolution.

APPENDIX 6 - ORIGINAL & FREE DANCE MUSIC:

1. Music containing vocals is permitted
2. It is important that skaters have a spare copy of music readily available at all events
3. Original Dance music should have a rhythmic beat appropriate to the required rhythm and the skater must skate to it and not to the melody alone.
4. Music for Free Dance must have an audible rythmic beat and melody or audible rhythmic beat alone but not melody alone
5. If more than one pieve of music is used for the Free Dance care should be taken to ensure the duration of each piece is approximately balanced.
6. All music must be clean and of good quality, be the only recording on the disc, show clearly the skaters name, programme type and exact total running time (not skating time).

APPENDIX 7- EIGHT QUALIFYING ROUNDS & THE FINAL

1. Qualifying Skaters (Females)
A) Novice, Primary & Junior
i) The THREE highest placed female skaters in the Novice, Primary and Juniors in the qualifying Home Nation Opens of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England (Bracknell) will qualify for the finals. PLUS
ii) The first TWO skaters in the Novice, Primary and Juniors in the FOUR other English Opens will also qualify for the Finals.

B) Intermediates & Seniors
i) The first TWO skaters in the Intermediates & Seniors in all EIGHT Opens will qualify for the Finals.

2. Males must enter a minimum of TWO events to qualify, but are advised to enter more.
3. Should there be an over subscription requiring further limit on the number of entries, competitors who have previously qualified in another competition will be asked to withdraw their entries. This will allow those who have not yet qualified the best opportunity to compete. Should further restriction on numbers be required after taking this step, a draw will be held.
4. A Skater wishing to enter more than one section will be asked to state their preference. In the event of numbers being restricted, competitors may only be allowed to enter their preferred category.
5. Skaters who have qualified for more than one category will only be allowed to compete in one final
6. Warm Ups: in qualifying rounds and final will be 3 minutes and groups may number 8 maximum at the Referee's discretion.
7. Factors: - Compulsory Dance 0.4 Technique Mark determines ties (ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2002 Rule no. 544 Para 3A)
Original Dance 0.6 Presentation Mark determiines ties (No 544 Para 3b) Free Dance 0.6 Presentation Mark determines ties (No 544 Para 3b)

NB.
1. Skaters & Coaches should take particular note of the length and time allowance of O.D. and F.D. programmes
2. Consideration may be given to the introduction of a compulsory Free Dance entry requirement for 2008
3. The Field / Dance Moves entry requirement for Intermediates and Seniors is expected to be increased for 2008