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Sawyer Arena Skating Competition

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The Compete USA Learn to Skate Competition sponsored by Sawyer Arena and Bangor Parks and Recreation will be held at Sawyer Arena, 107 13th Street Bangor, Maine on Monday, February 20, 2020 from approximately 9:00am – 2:00 pm. The arena measures 200’x 85’.

ELIGIBILITY and TEST REQUIREMENTS
The competition is open to all skaters who are current eligible (ER 1.00) members of either Learn to Skate USA and those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating. Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be registered with Learn to Skate USA or a member club.

Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic 1- 6 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed, including Moves in the Field or individual dances.

For the Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6, Excel, Well Balanced, and Adult levels eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed. Moves in the Field test level will not determine skater’s competitive level. Skaters may skate at highest level passed OR one level higher, but not both levels in the same event during the same competition. Skaters may not compete at more than one level in the same type event at the same competition.

PLEASE SEE PDF BELOW Competition Requirements

IF YOU ARE NOT A LEARN TO SKATE USA MEMBER, YOU MUST REGISTER BELOW TO COMPETE IN THE COMPETITION
(THOSE INVOLVED WITH BANGOR LESSONS ARE ALREADY MEMBERS)

ENTRIES AND FEES
All entries must be signed up online by Monday, January 6, 2020. Late entries will be accepted only if time allows, at the discretion of the organizing committee. Entry fees are per person, in U.S. dollars. The first individual event is $40.00, each additional individual event is $15.00, and the team event is $10 per skater. NO refunds after closing date unless event is canceled. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY at https://bangorparksandrec.com or mailed to Bangor Parks and Recreation. Checks should be made out to  Bangor Parks and Recreation Department or City of Bangor 647 Main Street Bangor, ME 04401. There will be a $25.00 fee for returned checks.
Late Fee: Add $10.

IF REGISTERING FOR MORE THAN 3 EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT
Elizabeth Houghton – coach.elizabeth@outlook.com OR
Joe Nelson -joe.nelson@bangormaine.gov– tel:207-947-0071


AWARDS
Everyone will receive an award. All events will be final rounds. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third places. ALL other places will receive ribbons. Award ceremonies will be appropriately placed throughout the competition schedule.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Schedules will be posted on the Bangor Parks and Recreation website no later than Monday, January 13, 2019. 

MORE INFORMATION
PRACTICE ICE
Times will be announced at a later date. Practice ice information will be e-mailed after the close of entries.

MUSIC
Music for all free skating programs and showcase programs must be provided on CDs by the skater or coach. CDs should be clearly marked with the name of the skater and event entered. Competition music is to be turned in at the time of registration. Skaters should bring two copies of their music. (NO IPODS)

ELIGIBILITY FOR COACHES/INSTRUCTORS
To be credentialed at a Compete USA event, individuals coaching members are required to have:
• Learn to Skate USA Instructor membership OR U.S. Figure Skating full membership
• SafeSport training completed (for coaches/instructors 18 years old and older)
• Background check successfully passed (for coaches/instructors 18 years old and over)
• Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification completed OR U.S. Figure Skating compliant
coach (for coaches under 18 years old)

CONTACT PERSON
For Questions or additional information please contact competition organizers:
Joe Nelson -joe.nelson@bangormaine.gov– tel:207-947-0071
or Elizabeth Houghton – coach.elizabeth@outlook.com

Additional Forms and Files:
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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