2008 Buckeye
Adult Open – Planned Events
Scoring -
Pairs, Masters, Beginner and Adult Interpretive Free Skating shall consist of a
variety of skating moves and elements selected for their value in enhancing the
skater's interpretation of the music he or she has chosen. Axels and double
jumps will not be permitted. Costumes that enhance the performance by appropriately
reflecting the character of the music, thereby enhancing the theme, will be
considered in the judging. Only hand-held props will be permitted.
The
judges will give two marks, the first for Skating
Technique and the second for Presentation.
In
marking Skating Technique, these
aspects will be considered: the ease, flow, glide, sureness, power, and depth
of edges; the ability to vary the speed and direction of the skating; the
variety of expressive and innovative moves; the succession of movement within
the program; the utilization of space and ice coverage; and style.
In
marking Presentation, these aspects
will be considered: the interpretation of the music and rhythm; the skater's
musical timing and understanding of the phrasing of music; the use of the
entire body to develop artistic and music expression; creativity; choreography
and the art of arranging movements; variations in tempo, tension, emotion, and
movements; the suitability of the music to the skater; and the internal
motivation of movements and expression projected to the audience.
Music --
In all interpretive events, the length of music is not to exceed 1:40 minutes.
Vocal music is permitted.
Style Categories -- Please
choose the category that best fits your interpretive style. Skaters will not be permitted to switch
categories after submitting their entry forms. Please note that if there are not enough entries, categories
may be combined.
A. Dramatic/Artistic- A program of serious,
emotional artistic interpretation designed to simply interpret the music
(typically dramatic, classical, power ballads, ballads, instrumental, love
songs, etc.) which conveys an emotion other than humor. You may portray a
specific character, so long as the portrayal does not change the nature of the
program to a comedic style. For example a skater's portrayal of a clown
performing to Send in the Clowns would not be
considered comedic, but dramatic and appropriate for this category. Where as a
skater (dressed as a clown or not) who intentionally takes spills and pratfalls
to the same music for comedic effect would be be considered light entertainment/comedy.
B. Light Entertainment/Comedy - A program designed to be
light-hearted, entertaining, upbeat, clever, comedic
or that incorporates some type of gimmick. If the skater's music is dramatic
but his/her costume or style of movement creates a comedic effect, the skater
should enter this category, since either effects the
overall tone of the program. For example, a classical piece of music, power
ballad or slow song (typically associated with dramatic styles) might be used,
yet the skater's costume or frantic style of movement is what makes the program
light entertainment or comedic and therefore appropriate for this category.
Age Categories and Events -- Age categories will be
the same as for Free Skating events, but may be combined at the discretion of
the referee and/or Competition Committee.
Men and ladies may also be combined at the discretion of the referee and/or
Competition Committee. Skaters may participate in both an Individual
Interpretive Event and the Couples Interpretive Event.
Masters Interpretive -- A competitor in the
Masters Interpretive Free Skating must meet the minimum requirements of the
Adult Gold Free Skating event, any Masters Free Skating or Pair events, or
passed at least one of the Silver/Adult Silver dances.
Adult
Interpretive --
A competitor in the Adult Interpretive event must meet the requirements of the
Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skating event or the Pre-Bronze Dance event and not exceed
the requirements of the Adult Silver Free Skating event. He or she should have
passed no higher than the completed Pre-Silver/Adult Pre-Silver Dance test.
Couples Interpretive - Either mixed or similar gender; at least one skater must meet the
requirements of the Adult Bronze Free Skating event.
Beginner Couples Interpretive - Either mixed or similar gender; neither
skater may have passed higher than the Pre-Bronze Free Skating test.