The 2019 Philadelphia Summer Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations 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, andis a currently registered member of a U.S. Figure Skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member inaccordance with the current rulebook. Please refer to the current rulebook for non-U.S. Citizens.
The 2019 Philadelphia Summer Championships is a participating competition of Ice Men.
This competition is also Sanctioned by Skate Canada and open to all eligible Canadian skaters.
NATIONAL QUALIFYING SERIES (NQS):
This competition has been approved by U.S. Figure Skating as an official NQS event. Athletes are required to read theNQS handbook found here and register for the series through EMS by May 28th (separate from competition registration).

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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.

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
Skaters entering pre-juvenile and lower events will be divided as closely as possible by age, should the number ofentries warrant more than one group.
NQS REMINDER: All NQS events are combined short program and free skate events. If there are more than 24 entries per
event, qualifying rounds must be held in accordance with Rule 2460.
NOTE FOR SKATERS: it is not a requirement for skaters to be registered for the NQS series to compete in theseevents.
Complete USA Eligibility
Eligible competitors for Compete USAQ events may be members of a Learn to Skate USA Program or full members, in goodstanding of U.S. Figure Skating. Eligibility will be based only upon highest free skate test level passed ( Moves in the Field testlevel will not determine skater’s competitive level). Skaters may skate at highest level passed or one level higher, but not bothlevels in the same event during the same competition. Skaters may not compete at more than one level in the same type ofevent at the same competition.
ENTRIES:
Entries will only be accepted online via EMS at www.usfsaonline.org. Online registration opens April 15, 2019 and closes
July 1, 2019. Skaters wishing to register for the competition will need their U.S. Figure Skating member number andpassword.
ENTRY FEES:.
Event Type:
Juvenile through Senior IJS Events are combined

First
Event
$250.00

SecondEvent

Additional
Event

Juvenile Short IJS$170.00

Pre Preliminary IJS through Pre Juvenile IJS
and Adult Silver through Masters$170.00

Specialty events$125.00$65.00$50.006.0 Beginner through No Testand Adult Pre Bronze through Bronze$125.00$65.00$50.00Compete USA$65.00$40.00$40.00

A Consolation Short Program Round will be held for all skaters that
do not make the Final round at each level.
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FOREIGN SKATERS:
Non-U.S. skaters intending to register for this competition must set up a non-member account prior to registering for thecompetition (click here for HOW TO). This can be done by choosing the “Non-Member? Create Account” option on theMembers Only login page.
PARTNERED EVENTS (Pairs)
Only one partner needs to complete registration for the team. During the registration process, you will be asked to identify
your partner and verify their test information. The registered partner will be responsible for managing all aspects ofthe competition for the team including music/PPC upload, practice ice sales, etc.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Go to www.usfsaonline.org/EMS
a. 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 atmemberservices@usfigureskating.org.
3. Click the blue EMS button
4. Click “Competition Registration”
5. Choose 2019 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 has been completed, skaters will gain access to the EMS Skater Portal for this competition. This iswhere 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 Event Management System buttonon the Members Only landing page then select the competition name from options at the bottom of the screen.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given unless no competition exists or the event is canceled. There will be norefunds for medical withdrawals.
SCHEDULE: Competitors may be scheduled on any day or time for the announced dates of the competition. 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 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 and hockey barriers. Locker rooms will be available for use byskaters in each rink.
The complex features a full service café, a pro shop, a game room, and Pub and Grill.
MUSIC UPLOAD:
DEADLINE: July 9, 2019
Late Music upload fee: $25.00
All competition music must be electronically submitted via the EMS Skater Portal through the Music & Program
Content tab no later than July 9, 2019. All music must meet the following criteria. If you have questions about whatformat you have, please contact your coach and get a new version of your music that meets the criteria listed below.
EMS MUSIC UPLOAD HOW TO: CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO
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

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•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 and end of the programmusic) may not exceed two (2) seconds. We prefer that there be NO 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 of technical difficulties andmust be available rink side during the competition. Only CDs (standard CD-R format only) will be accepted for backups
and must be clearly marked with the competitor’s name, event, and running time.
LIABILITY: U.S. Figure Skating, IceWorks Skating Club and IceWorks complex accepts no responsibility for injury or
damage sustained by any participant in this competition. This is in accordance with Rule 1600 of the official U.S. Figure
Skating Rulebook.
JUDGING SYSTEM:
INTERNATIONAL JUDGING SYSTEMThe International Judging System (IJS) will be used for the following events:
Singles: Free Skate & Short Programs - Singles
Juvenile through Senior Combined Events
Juvenile Short
Pre Preliminary through Pre Juvenile
Open Juvenile
Adult Silver and Gold
Masters Int-Nov Free Skate
Masters Jr-Sr Free Skate
Pairs

Pre Juvenile through Senior
OFFICIAL NQS SINGLES EVENTS:
Intermediate – Senior Combined Short Program + Free Skate
Juvenile Free Skate*These events will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Figure Skating Rule 2460 with regard to qualifying and final rounds if
more than 24 competitors register.
A CONSOLATION ROUND for all skaters that do not make the final round will be held. The consolation round will bethe SHORT PROGRAM and is included in your registration fee.
PLANNED PROGRAM CONTENT (PPC):DEADLINE: July 9, 2019
PPC Late Fee: $25.00
Competitors participating in IJS events must submit their PPC via the EMS Skater Portal no later than July 9, 2019.
EMS PPC UPLOAD HOW TO: CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO
If you need assistance, email productsupport@usfigureskating.org
6.0 JUDGING SYSTEM
The 6.0 Judging System will be used for:
Excel Beginner through Senior Free Skate Excel Free Skate Requirements
Excel Plus Preliminary through Juvenile Free Skate Excel Free Skate Requirements
Adult Pre Bronze through Bronze Free Skate Free Skate & Short Programs - Singles
No Test Free Skate Free Skate & Short Programs - Singles
Compulsory Moves – No Test through Adult Compulsory Moves - Singles
Jumps Challenge – Beginner through Adult Jumps Challenge Adult Jumps Challenge
Spin Challenge – Beginner through Adult Spins Challenge Adult Spins Challenge
Elements Snow Plow Sam through Basic 6
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Programs – Snowplow Sam – Freeskate 6 Snowplow Sam - Free Skate 6 Program (with music)
Excel Compulsory – Beginner through Preliminary Compulsory Moves - Singles
Free Skate – Adult Beginner through Adult High Beginner Adult Introductory Free Skate Beginner and High Beginner
CRITIQUES:
Critiques for IJS Pre Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre Juvenile, Open Juvenile and Adult Gold, Silver and Masters will takeplace after their free skates.Critiques for IJS Juvenile and above will be held in accordance with the guidelines for critiques
for NQS events. This will be posted at the Registration desk and on the official website, www.iceworkssc.org

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ICEMEN:The 2019 Philadelphia Summer Championship is a 2019 Icemen designated competition. All male skaters who areregistered members of the Icemen program are invited to attend the Icemen social held in conjunction with thecompetition. Details regarding the Icemen social will be posted on the www.iceworkssc.org with date and time aswell as registration process. Please note that this information will not be up until early July. Skaters not yet
part of the program may register for social event as well.
REGISTRATION: Registration will begin on Monday July 29, 2019 and end at Saturday August 3, 2019. Registration
will be open one before the first event and run through the last event of the day. The registration table will be locatedMain Lobby. Please register promptly upon arrival.
LOCKER ROOMS AND CHANGING AREAS: Please click here to review the Locker Rooms and Changing Area
policy. More detailed information can be found in the SafeSport Handbook.
PRACTICE ICE: All practice ice will be available for purchase online through the EMS Skater Portal. A timeline forpractice ice sales periods will be available for viewing on the Main page of your 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.
PHOTO/VIDEO: If these services will be offered, please for more details visit www.IceWorkssc.org
2019 Philadelphia Summer Championship page.
AWARDS: Medals will be given first through fourth place. Awards will be given first through fourth for combined
events.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: An official bulletin board will be maintained at the registration desk in the main lobby. It is theresponsibility 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 45 minutes 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 the competition. Skaters must fill out a form fortest credit at time of registration.
TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS:
Each competitor will receive one credential plus one chaperone and one coach credential. Additional credentials forcoaches will be at the cost of $35.00. Entrance fees for all spectators of the event will be $5.00 per day and $25.00 for
the entire week of the 2019 Philadelphia Summer Championships and International Competition as well as Collegiate
Championships.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL COACHES:
To be a credentialed coach at a sanctioned nonqualifying competition, coaches must be included within a skater’s
registration or updated through their EMS Skater Portal. All coach compliance is verified 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 2019-2020 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 membershipThis event is a standard U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competition (EMS)MC 3/1/2019

•••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 Learnto Skate USA portal for instructors). There is no cost to this training and certification 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 in at the event registration desk and show agovernment 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:
http://usfsa.org/content/Coaches%20Requirements%20Chart.pdf

VOLUNTEER INFO: Anyone wishing to volunteer please e-mail volunteer chair at voluteers@iceworkssc.org
CONTACT INFO: If you have questions, please contact Lisa Shaw at (610) 497-2200 ext. 117 or Lshaw@iceworks.net
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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 2019 Philadelphia Summer Championships page
MERCHANDISE: For all event merchandise preorders please visit www.iceworks.net for pictures and instructions.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Visit the official website www.iceworkssc.org for a Tentative Schedule

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

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