Rules:  This competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth in the 2007-2008 edition of the USFSA Rulebook.

Events:  Compulsory Moves, Short Program, Free Skating and Seasonal Showcase will be offered for the Pre-beginner, Beginner, Pre-Preliminary through Intermediate and Adult Pre-Bronze through Adult Gold.  (Showcase open to all levels through Senior!)  Basic Skills will also be offered.  Skater must skate at least at the highest level passed by November 1, 2007 and may skate up one level.  Schedules will be posted at the Columbus Figure Skating Website  http://columbusfsc.com and Don Korte’s website http://www.sk8stuff.com by early December.

Entries and Fees:  Completed entry forms must be postmarked by November 1, 2007.  Entries received postmarked after this date will be accepted only as space permits and must be accompanied by a $25.00 late fee.  Entry Fee is $70.00 for the first event and $20.00 for the second event. Basic Skills event is $35.00.  No refunds will be issued after November 1, 2007, unless an event is cancelled due to lack of entries. The Columbus Figure Skating Club reserves the right to limit entries by event based on postmark prior to the deadline, if estimated skating time exceeds available ice time.

 Please make checks payable to: Columbus FSC   

Mail to:  Melissa Shilling, 3525 Beech Road, Johnstown, Oh  43031.   740.967.6866 or melshilling@gmail.com

Practice Ice:  Participants may reserve practice ice by completing the enclosed form. Program music will not be played on practice ice. The practice ice schedule will also be posted at the Columbus Figure Skating Website www.columbusfsc.com and Don Korte’s website www.sk8stuff.com.  If you wish to be notified in writing of your practice session and your event date and time, you must  include a self-addressed stamped business size envelope with your application. 

Facilities:  The Ohio State University Ice Rink is 200’ by 85’.  The rink is located off Lane Avenue just east of St. John Arena and north of the Ohio State University Football Stadium.  The rink’s telephone number is 614.292.4154.  The Ohio State University now charges $5 a day for parking -- you may pre-purchase a pass by returning a request (included in announcement) or purchase "day of" at the registration desk.

Registration:  The official Holiday Season Competition Registration Desk will be located at the entrance of the Ohio State University Ice Rink.  The registration desk will open prior to the first practice.  Competitors must check in at the Registration Desk upon arrival.

Music:  Music will be reproduced through the rink sound system from cassettes or CDs furnished by each competitor.  All music must be turned in by each skater at least one hour prior to competing.  Skaters should bring a back-up copy of their free skate music and have it at rink side.

Computation of Results:  The 6.0 closed system of judging will be used in all events.

Events/Awards:  All events will be final rounds.  Medals will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place.  Ribbons will be awarded for 4^th through 8^th place.  The skater is responsible for picking up award(s) during awards ceremonies, which will be held during ice cuts.  Awards will not be mailed to the skater.  Please report to the awards area with your SKATES ON.  Your family is welcome to take pictures of the awards ceremony.

Videotapes/Photos:  Videotapes of events may be purchased through Ledin Photo & Video of St Clair Shores, MI.  If you wish, bring your own videotape for reproduction or tapes can be purchased at the competition.  Hand-held taping by individuals is permitted only from the stands.