It is with great pleasure that we announce SKATE CHAUTAUQUA.  The Jamestown Skating Club and Chautauqua Ice will host Freestyle, Test Track, Dance, and Pair Competitive Events at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena in Jamestown, NY, August 15 - 16, 2008. Skate Chautauqua is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and Skate Canada.  World, International, and National Judges from across the country have accepted our invitation and are scheduled to judge at our competition.

We hope that you will also enjoy Jamestown's unique location, 14 miles south of the renowned Chautauqua Institution.  Chautauqua is a summer cultural center for the arts located on Lake Chautauqua.  In addition to the availability of concerts, lectures, ballet, and art within the Institution grounds, there is an abundance of summer sports activity including swimming, boating, fishing, golf, and tennis.

ELIGIBILITY: Skate Chautauqua is open to all amateur skaters who are members in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating and Skate Canada.  Eligibility is based on USFS tests passed as of July 1, 2008.  Skate Chautauqua will be conducted according to the rules set forth in the 2008-09 USFS Rulebook except as modified or altered at the 2008 Governing Council Meeting.  Skaters may compete in Freestyle, Dance and Pair events as qualified by their test level as of July 1, 2008, or one level higher; however, skaters may only enter one level per event.  In Compulsory Moves, skaters may enter at their level and one level higher.  Where applicable, the age requirement is as of July 1, 2008.

EVENTS: Short and Long Programs will be judged separately and will be judged under the IJS system according to the 2008-09 USFS Rulebook. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places. Judges will be available for critiques on the Intermediate through Senior Short Programs. Judges will be available, by request, for Long Program critiques.

ENTRY FEES:

• $70 PER PERSON: for each Freeskating or Competitive Test Track, Pairs Freeskating, or FreeDance event - Juvenile thru Senior
• $60 PER PERSON: for each Freeskating, Pairs Freeskating, or FreeDance event - PrePreliminary thru PreJuvenile
• $50 PER PERSON: for each Freeskating event - Adult and Tots thru Beginner
• $40 PER PERSON: for each Short Program
• $30 PER PERSON: for each additional event

FACILITIES:

PRACTICE ICE: Practice ice will be available beginning Friday August 15, 2008 and throughout the competition at an extra fee.  Available practice ice will be determined after the close of entries.  The schedule and a reservation form for practice ice will be on our website JamestownSkatingClub.com. For practice ice information, call 716-664-6609.

MUSIC: Each competitor must furnish his/her own CD, clearly labeled with the competitor's name and event. CDs must be turned in at time of registration.  An extra copy of the competitor's CD should be available at rinkside in the event of technical difficulties.

REGISTRATION: A registration desk will be open throughout the competition.  Competitors should register promptly upon arrival.  Skaters should check the official bulletin board at the Registration Desk for the final schedule of events and for any changes.

VIDEO: Video taping will be provided.

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INQUIRIES:

ENTRIES:Entry Form

PLEASE SEND:

• Your completed entry form
• Entry fee, made payable to Skate Chautauqua
• Do NOT send stamped envelope with your entry form.  All Schedules, practice ice information and confirmations will be sent to competitors and coaches via email.  Make sure you include your updated email address.

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ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2008.

• Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the competition chair, and must be accompanied by a $30 late fee.                
• There will be a $25 service charge assessed for returned checks. 
• No refunds will be given for any reason, including medical.
• Fees must accompany applications.

In order to insure the quality of our competition, the number of entries is limited.