The 2022 Philadelphia Summer Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules andregulations of U.S. Figure Skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent
updates which have been posted on theU.S. Figure Skating website.
This competition is open to all eligible, restricted, reinstated or readmitted persons as defined by
the Eligibility Rules and is a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, acollegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to thecurrent rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens.
This competition is also Sanctioned by Skate Canada and open to all
eligible Canadian skaters.
SERIES INFORMATION:
2022-2023 National Qualifying Series

Skaters must register to participate in the National Qualifying Series prior
to competing at designated competitions in order to have their points
recorded and seen in standings.
NQS Registration | NQS Information
COVID-19 INFORMATION:
Any new COVID information will be posted on the facility website www.iceworks.net
ELIGIBILITY/TEST LEVEL:
Test level: Competition level is the highest test passed as of the entry deadline; in the discipline
the skater is entering. Entrants may skate one level above that for which they qualify, but they may
not skate down in any event. Participants can skate at more than one level of the short program.

Age restrictions/requirements: Singles free skate events (Well Balanced Program) have the following
requirements.
Juvenile: Girls – 12 years or younger; Boys –13 years or younger
Open Juvenile: Girls – 13 years or older.
Boys – 14 years or older
Intermediate must be under the age of 18
Adults must be 21 years or older
Compete USA EligibilityEligible competitors for Compete USA events may be members of a Learn to Skate USA Program or full
members, in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating. 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 of event at the samecompetition.

ENTRIES:
Entries will only be accepted online via EMS at www.usfsaonline.org. Registration closes July 9,2022 at 11:59 PM ET. Skaters wishing to register for the competition will need their U.S. Figure
Skating member number and password.
ENTRY FEES:
Event Type:Intermediate through Senior IJS Events
Juvenile FSFirst
Event$250.00

SecondEvent

Additional
Event$170.00

No Test IJS through Open Juv IJS and Adult
Silver through Masters and Preliminary
through Senior Excel$170.00

Specialty events$125.00$65.00$50.006.0 Beginner through Free Skate 6and Adult Pre Bronze through Bronze andIntroductory Excel$125.00$65.00$50.00$65.00$40.00$40.00Compete USA

FOREIGN SKATERS:
Non-U.S. skaters intending to register for this competition must set up a non-member account prior
to registering for the competition (click here for HOW TO). This can be done by choosing the “NonMember? Create Account” option on the Members Only login page.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
a. : Register using the EMS Competition Portal and link the "EMS Competition Portal" tohttps://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/30702 For best experience, the Google
Chrome browser is recommended
2. Enter your U.S. Figure Skating or Learn to Skate Member number and password
a. If you need assistance with your member number and password, contact Member
Services at memberservices@usfigureskating.org.
3. Click the blue EMS button
4. Click “Competition Registration”
5. Choose 2022 Philadelphia Summer Championships from the list of competitions.
a. If you need assistance completing your registration, contact
productsupport@usfigureskating.org.
EMS SKATER PORTAL:
Once online registration

hasbeencompleted,skaters

will

gain

accesstothe

https://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/30702 for this competition. This is where you will manage
music and PPC upload as well as purchase practice ice, view the competition schedule (onceavailable) and update coach information. To access your skater portal, click the BLUE EventManagement System button on the Members Only landing page then select My Competitions andchoose Philadelphia Summer Championships.

REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued unless the competition or the event is cancelledby the LOC. Medical refunds will only be considered if skater withdraws 3 weeks prior to theclose of entry and has valid documentation. All refunds are subject to a $50.00.adminstrative
fee.
SCHEDULE: Competitors may be scheduled on any day or time for the announced dates of thecompetition. The competition and practice ice schedule will be available via EMS as soon as
possible after the close of entries. A tentative schedule will be posted at www.IceWorkssc.org andat https://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/30050 to assist with travel plans. All participants will be
notified via email once available.
FACILITIES: The competition will be held at IceWorks Skating Complex 3100 Duttons Mill Rd,Aston, Pennsylvania 19014. Phone (610) 497-2200. www.iceworks.net The complex has 3 ice
surfaces measuring 85’ X 200’ and one measuring 100’ X 200’. All rinks have rounded corner andhockey barriers. Locker rooms will be available for use by skaters in each rink.
The complex features a full-service café, a pro shop, a game room, and Pub and Grill.
MUSIC UPLOAD:
DEADLINE: July 12, 2022 at 11:59pm
Late Music upload fee: $25.00
All competition music must be electronically submitted via the EMS Skater Portal through theMusic & Program Content tab no later than July 12, 2021. All music must meet the following
criteria. If you have questions about what format you have, please contact your coach and get anew version of your music that meets the criteria listed below.
EMS MUSIC UPLOAD HOW TO: MOBILE
If you need assistance, email productsupport@usfigureskating.org
MUSIC CRITERIA:
 File Format: MP3 (only format EMS will accept)
 Bit Rate: 192 kbps or higher and Sample Rate: 44,100 kHz

o This will be verified by the music chair and they may request you upload a corrected
fileLeaders and trailers (the silence or "dead space" before and after the actual start andend of the program music) may not exceed two (2) seconds. We prefer that there beNO leaders or trailers at all. Excessive leaders and trailers may disrupt the playing of
the music during competition.

Competitors must also bring a copy of their competition music on CD as a backup in case oftechnical difficulties and must be available rink side during the competition. Only CDs (standardCD-R format only) will be accepted for backups and must be clearly marked with the competitor’sname, event, and running time.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, IceWorks Skating Club and IceWorks complex accepts noresponsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is inaccordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

JUDGING SYSTEM:
INTERNATIONAL JUDGING SYSTEM
Please refer to the Program requirements found at usfigureskating.org
https://www.usfigureskating.org/members-only/skater-journey/competing
The International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:
Singles: Juvenile through Senior Combined Events Juvenile ShortNo Test through Pre-Juvenile
Open Juvenile
Adult Silver and Gold
Masters Int-Nov Free Skate
Masters Jr-Sr Free Skate
Excel Pre-Preliminary through Senior Free Skate
PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT (PPC):DEADLINE: July 12, 2022 ay 11:59pm
PPC Late Fee $25.00
Competitors participating in IJS events must submit their PPC via the EMS Skater Portal no later thanJuly 12, 2022.
EMS PPC UPLOAD HOW TO: MOBILE
If you need assistance, email productsupport@usfigureskating.org
6.0 JUDGING SYSTEM
Please refer to the Program requirements found at usfigureskating.org
https://www.usfigureskating.org/members-only/skater-journey/competing
Adult Pre Bronze through Bronze Free Skate
Free Skate – Adult Beginner through Adult High Beginner
Excel Introductory

Compulsory Moves Beginner through Adult
Jumps Challenge – Beginner through Adult
Spin Challenge Beginner through Adult
Elements Snowplow Sam through Basic 6
Programs – Snowplow Sam – Free skate
Excel Compulsory – Beginner through Preliminary

CRITIQUES:No Critiques will be held for NQS as per the rules.

Critiques for Non-Qualifying levels TBD

TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS:
Each competitor will receive one credential, one chaperone credential AND one coach credential.
Additional credentials for coaches will be at the cost of $35.00. Entrance fees for all spectators ofthe event will be $10.00 per day for the 2022 Philadelphia Summer Championships.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL COACHES:
To be a credentialed coach at a sanctioned non qualifying competition, coaches must be included
within a skater’s registration or updated through their EMS Skater Portal. All coach compliance isverified via EMS and is connected to theU.S. Figure Skating database. For additional information with regard to the EMS Coach Portal, click
here.
U.S. Figure Skating athletes: Current member in good standing with U.S. Figure Skating Completed background check (green light status)
 Completed SafeSport Training* Continuing Education Requirements (CERs) for the 2022-23 Competition Season
 Proof of current general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence/$5 million
aggregate.
Compete USA athletes: Learn to Skate USA Instructor membership OR U.S. Figure Skating full membershipCompleted SafeSport Training* (for coaches 18 years old and over)Completed background check (green light status) (for coaches 18 years old and over)Learn to Skate USA Instructor Certification completed (for coaches under 18 years old)

*SafeSport training is available through http://www.usfsaonline.org for full members of U.S. Figure
Skating (through Learn to Skate USA portal for instructors). There is no cost to this training andcertification is valid for 2 seasons
The LOC will have a list of compliant coaches via EMS, verified through the U.S. Figure Skating
database who are approved to receive a credential at the competition. Coaches will need to check inat the event registration desk and show a government issued photo I.D. to receive a credential.
If a coach cannot provide a photo I.D. and is not on the list or cannot produce the necessary
documents, he or she will not be allowed a credential. There can be no exceptions to this policy.
For more information regarding Coach Compliance, please visit: Coach Compliance | U.S. Figure

Skating (usfigureskating.org)
LOCKER ROOMS AND CHANGING AREAS: Please click here to review the Locker Rooms
and Changing AreaEdited policy. More detailed information can be found in the SkateSafe
Handbook. Locker rooms will be open for use. We ask that all skaters come for competition
dressed and with the least amount of items as possible. Locker rooms will be cleanedfrequently during the day and skaters may be asked to step out for this cleaning.

PRACTICE ICE: All practice ice will be available for purchase online through the EMS Skater
Portal. A timeline for practice ice sales periods will be available for viewing on the Main page ofyour skater portal. All skaters are encouraged to purchase practice ice through EMS on their mobile
devices! For additional information regarding practice ice offerings, visit your competition website.
All practices are 20 minutes.
Pre-Purchase UPI is at the time of registration through the close of registration ($18.00)
Open Sales UPI will begin after the selection period and will close on July 31, 2022 at 11:59
PM EST ($20.00)
On-Site Sales will begin on August 2, 2022 ($20.00)

VIDEO: These services will be offered, please for more details visit
www.IceWorkssc.org 2022 Philadelphia Summer Championship page.
AWARDS: Medals will be given first through fourth place.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained at the registration desk in themain lobby. It is the responsibility of each competitor, parent and coach to check the bulletin board
frequently for any schedule changes and/or additional information. Skaters are requested to arrive
1 hour prior to the scheduled time of their event. A tentative schedule of events will be posted prior
to the competition.
TEST CREDIT: Skaters that meet the requirements for test credit may request their test credit
forms at registration. Forms must be picked up at the registration desk prior to the end of thecompetition. Skaters must fill out a form for test credit at time of registration. Test credit fees
are $25.00 per level.
:VOLUNTEER INFO: Anyone wishing to volunteer please e-mail volunteer chair atvoluteers@iceworkssc.org
CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact Lisa Shaw at (610) 497-2200 ext. 117 or
Lshaw@iceworks.net
TRANSPORTATION:
All competitors are responsible for their own transportation to the event and around the local area. If
you require air transportation to the event, the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest
airport to the event site. Taxi service and Uber Service is available from the airport as well as many rental
car companies.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Please find all participating Hotels and rates on the official website
www.iceworkssc.org 2022 Philadelphia Summer Championships page
MERCHANDISE: For all event merchandise preorders please visit www.iceworks.net for pictures andinstructions.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Visit the official website www.iceworkssc.org for a Tentative Schedule

SEE CURRENT RULEBOOK OR CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS.