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The
CIPA General Assembly was held in Florence, Italy on November 20, 2001. There
were 24 countries present: Argentina,
Australia,
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, France, Germany,
Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Mexico,
New Zealand, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland,
Uruguay and the United States. Of these
24
countries, 22 were voting as Israel and South Africa could not vote due to
non-participation at a World Championship
during
the last two years.
The
2002 World Championships will be held in Wuppertal, Germany, on September 22 to
October 5.
2002
World Junior & Senior Dance Requirements:
Junior
World Dances:
14
Step (4 sequences - set pattern
Imperial
Tango (4 sequences - set pattern)
Senior
World Dances: Starlight Waltz (2 sequences - set pattern)
Iceland
Tango (2 sequences - set pattern
The
OSP for both the Junior and Senior will be the Jive.
3.37.02
On a skating surface less than 50 x 25 meters, it is permissible to cross the
tracing slightly (not more than 2 meters)
one
time per sequence and it is permissible to cross the long axis slightly (not
more than 2 meters) one time per sequence.
Music
for compulsory dances:
Two
CD's are available, one for Junior and one for Senior, which have all the dances
for these categories from the year 1999-
2004.
They can be ordered from Margaret Brooks, `Brooklands', The Street, Shotley,
Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1NF, Gt. Britain, fax:
01473
787103, e-mail: [email protected].
RULES
& REGULATIONS FOR OSP JIVE:
The
OSP shall consist of two repetitive sequences, total time of which shall be no
less than 1.50 (one minute, fifty seconds)
and
no longer that 2.40 (two minutes, forty seconds). The timing will begin with the
first movement and end with the last
movement
-
this
includes the closing steps of the OSP
.
The
rules and regulation for OSP must be strictly observed as printed in CIPA
Special Regulations and Sports Rules SR3.37
with
the following exceptions for Jive 3.37.10:
Jive
falls within the general term of "Swing" music and movements as seen
in Boogie Woogie, Jitterbug, Rock'n'Roll and Twist
can
be used.
All
steps, turns, rotations and positions are permitted provided that they are
appropriate to the designated rhythm and the
music
chosen, and provided that the unison of the couple is maintained throughout.
Deep edges and intricate footwork,
displaying
skills, difficulty and originality must be included and performed by both
partners rather than posing and skating on
two
feet.
Range
of Tempo
:
Not restricted, 4/4 time
Stops
:
Two complete stops per circuit are permitted. Duration of the stop is a maximum
of 12 (twelve) beats of music.
Little
Hops or Jumps
:
The lifting of the skating foot a small distance off the floor is allowed to
express the character of the
dance-no
more than twice per sequence (and no more than five each time making a
maximum
total
of 10 per sequence).
Use
of Toe Stops
:
The toe stop can be used in any of the above movements, but the
maximum
number
per sequence is 10
(ten).
There is no minimum number. The penalty for more than the maximum of 10 steps on
the toe stop will be .1 for each one.
Special
Notes
:
1.
The
OSP can be started at any place on the floor.
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2.
Vocal
music for OSP can be used.
3.
A
certificate, obtained from a professional musician authenticating the music,
must be handed to the referee before
the
first training day.
FREE
SKATING AND PAIRS
SENIOR
Short
Program Free Skating
2.15
minutes +/- 5 seconds
Short
Program Pairs
2.45
minutes +/- 5 seconds
Long
Program Free Skating
4
minutes +/- 10 seconds
Long
Program Pairs
4.30
minutes +/- 10 seconds
JUNIOR
Short
Program Free Skating
2.15
minutes +/- 5 seconds
Short
Program Pairs
2.30
minutes +/- 5 seconds
Long
Program Free Skating
4
minutes +/- 10 seconds
Long
Program Pairs
4
minutes +/- 10 seconds
General
2002
:
All
footwork step sequences must be executed according to the character of the music
using advanced footwork. Each step of
the
footwork must be progressive. No retrogression is permitted. Short stops in
accordance with the music are permitted. NO
RECOGNIZED
JUMPS WITH AN APPARENT TAKEOFF ARE ALLOWED IN ANY
STEP
SEQUENCE.
2002
- Serpentine Footwork Step Sequence "A" or "B".
Starting
at any end of the skating floor and progress in at least two (2) bold curves or
not
less than one-half (1/2) of the width of the skating floor and ends at the
opposite
end
of the skating floor using advanced footwork.
IN-LINE
FREE SKATING
CIPA
will be holding the first In-Line Artistic Championship in 2002 for free skating
for men and women. The championship will
be
for skaters in free skating who are at least 12 years of age or over as of
January 1, 2002 (the year of the championship).
Skaters
have the option of participating in an in-line event and a Junior or Senior Free
Skating event in the same Championship.
The
skates to be used should be three- or four-wheel in-line indoor skates with a
toe stop on the front only.
Technical
Details:
Short
Program: 2:15 minutes plus or minus 5 seconds set elements
Long
Program 3:30 minutes plus or minus 10 seconds
Set
Elements for Met and Women In-Line Events:
1.
Single
axel only.
2.
Toe
assisted jump - single or double.
3.
Combination
of jumps, minimum three (3) jumps, maximum five (5) jumps, to include at least
one jump with two (2)
revolutions.
(No
more than two (2) revolutions.)
4.
Spins
- select from the following (entry & exit optional):
Camel
(any edge)
Layover
Camel (any edge)
Sit
Spin (any edge)
5.
Spin
Combination - two (2 or three (3) positions with or without change of foot. At
least three (3) revolutions in each
position.
A
sit spin must be included in the combination
.
Entry and exit optional.
6.
One
footwork sequence - Advanced footwork to comply with the prescribed footwork
regulations.
NO
TRIPLE JUMPS TO BE INCLUDED IN ANY ELEMENT.
ONLY
THE LISTED SET ELEMENTS ABOVE CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE SHORT PROGRAM - THIS MEANS
NO EXTRA
ELEMENTS.
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There
are NO restrictions on elements in the Long Program.
All
other CIPA Rules regarding Free Skating will apply.
Serpentine
Footwork Step Sequence "A" or "B" for year 2002 and 2005
Starting
at any end of the skating floor and progress in at least two (2) bold
curves
or not less than one-half (1/2) of the width of the skating floor and ends at
the
opposite end of the skating floor using advanced footwork.
SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP
Technical
regulations:
1.
Duration:
Minimum 4 minutes, maximum 5 minutes +/- 10 seconds. Time starts with the first
movement.
2.
Participants:
Maximum one (1) group per nation affiliated to FIRS. Each group must be composed
with a minimum of
16
skaters. All entries must be made through the National Federation.
3.
Elements:
Free Skating and Pairs Skating is allowed. However, skating will be assessed
depending on the performance
of
the whole group.
4.
Rules
for Show Skating:
a.
Movements
or steps performed in stationary positions are allowed. However, programs with
excessive stationary
movements
will be given less credit. Choreography must commence within 10 seconds after
the music has
started.
b.
The
main performance of a show group must be "Show", not
"Precision". If there are Precision elements, they
must
be performed in the character of a show.
c.
Participants
not on roller skates shall not be allowed.
d.
There
shall be no restrictions on the choice of music, but skating must be in tune
with the music chosen.
e.
All
theatre decorations are not allowed; only accessories (props) directly in
harmony with the program.
f.
Fog
machines and personal spotlights are not allowed.
5.
Costume
rules for show competitions:
In
all show competitive roller skating events (including official training), the
costumes for both women and men should
be
in character with the music, but should not be so as to cause embarrassment to
the skaters, judges or spectators.
Women's
costumes must be constructed so that it completely covers the tights (pants),
hips and posterior. French-cut
leotards
are strictly prohibited, i.e., leotards which are cut higher than the hip bone.
PRECISION
SKATING
There
are two alterations to the rules:
1.
The
time will be 5 minutes +/- 10 seconds.
2.
Stationary
(stopping or standing) positions during the performance are not allowed.