Competition announcement

This announcement template is for competitions that are only running Compete USA events. If you are running Compete USA events in conjunction with a nonqualifying event, please use the standard nonqualifying announcement template.

Competition announcement

Rules for compete USA competitions

3100 Rules for Compete USA Competitions

3110 Compete USA Competitions - Approvals

• 3111 Compete USA competitions may include events up to and including preliminary singles, adult bronze singles, and pre-bronze pattern dance without applying for a U.S. Figure Skating sanction. However, an approval number is required and may be obtained from the appointed Learn to Skate USA ® representatives.

3120 Compete USA Competitions - Officials

• 3121 For Compete USA competitions, a chief referee and chief scoring official are required. In addition, three judges not related to the competitors are required for each event. Officials may be any official certified by U.S. Figure Skating or Skate Canada or any other qualified eligible or ineligible person.
• 3122 For Compete USA competitions, the member club or other organization sponsoring and conducting the competition will approve all officials. All persons serving as officials must be current U.S. Figure Skating member and/or Learn to Skate USA ® member, be at least 16 years of age and, if 18 years of age or older, pass a background check and complete SafeSport TM training.

3130 Compete USA Competitions - Announcements

• 3131 For all Compete USA competitions, a copy of the announcement and an approval request shall be sent to the appointed Learn to Skate USA ® representative for approval and issuance of a Compete USA approval number 30 days prior to the release of the competition announcement to the public. The approval is to be publicly displayed during the competition.
• 3132 Compete USA competitions will follow the event structure as outlined in the Compete USA Manual. Any registered Learn to Skate USA ® program may conduct a Compete USA competition.

3133 Compete USA competitions may be

1. 'In house' - the competition is available only to those skaters who are members of the club or program conducting the competition, or
2. 'Open' - the competition is available to any registered U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA ® member or full U.S. Figure Skating member.

3055 Entries

At nonqualifying competitions, if only one eligible competitor/team enters an event, the competitor/ team will be offered the option to skate an exhibition, compete in an equivalent event one level above or one level below (as qualified by test level) or, for prejuvenile and lower and adult bronze and lower singles events, compete in an equivalent event against skaters of the opposite gender.

1. If said competitor chooses to skate an exhibition, judges will award their marks according to the rules and the applicable judging system used, and the competitor/team will receive first place.
2. If said competitor chooses to compete in an equivalent event against skaters of the opposite gender, the skater will be entered accordingly.
3. If said competitor/team chooses not to skate, the entry fee will be refunded, and the event will be cancelled.

3064 Skating Accommodations Memorandum (S.A.M.) for Nonqualifying Competitions

A singles skater with a documented physical disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request exemption from certain technical rules or element requirements or expectations on the basis that such rule or requirement penalizes them in the assessment.

Eligibility rules for participants

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Eligibility rules for coaches/instructors

It is very important to the success of the competition that skaters are placed in the correct divisions. This will ensure that every event is as fair as possible to the competitors. It is an ethical violation for coaches to sandbag an event.

Choosing a competitive level that is right for your skater: It is the responsibility of the instructor, coach, or skating director to place the skater at the correct competitive level. This decision should be based upon skill proficiency, athlete development, and fairness. Placing skaters at a level that challenges them appropriately while fostering their ongoing development is key to nurturing their growth.

Eligibility and test requirements

The competition is open to ALL skaters who are current members of either Learn to Skate USA and/or those who are full members of U.S. Figure Skating (including Aspire). Members of other organizations are eligible to compete but must be a current registered member of Learn to Skate USA or a full member of U.S. Figure Skating.

Eligibility will be based on skill level as of closing date of entries. All Snowplow Sam and Basic 1-6 skaters must skate at highest level passed or one level higher, and NO official U.S. Figure Skating tests may have been passed, including skating skills or individual dances.

Special Olympics events are for skaters with intellectual disabilities. Skate United events are for skaters with physical disabilities. Skate United skaters have the option to compete in the standard track or Skate United track. Accommodations may be made upon request. Adaptive events are for skaters with any type of disability.

For synchronized skating eligibility and requirements refer to the synchronized skating page.

There will be no more than six competitors maximum in an event, and all six should receive an award.

When hosting a Compete USA competition, it is important that you verify the compliance of each coach/instructor who plans to coach onsite at the event.

For credentials at a Compete USA event, coaches/ instructors are required to have:

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• Learn to Skate USA instructor compliant OR
• U.S. Figure Skating coach compliant

If a coach/instructor attempts to work at your event without the proper credentials, he or she is in violation of U.S. Figure Skating ethics and code of conduct rules and, as such, is subject to disciplinary action.

All officials and adult volunteers assisting Compete USA events must also be SafeSport Trained™.

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Program requirements

Events offered

Program requirements for the events listed below can be found HERE

Additional information

2026 Prairieland Inter-Club Figure Skating Series: Capital City Classic 2026 is a part of 2026 Prairieland Inter-Club Figure Skating Series.

All entries must be received by Saturday, September 5, 2026 to avoid a late fee. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the referee and will incur a $30 late fee. It is parent and coach responsibility to verify that the skater has entered the correct event and level. Any change in a skater's level or event after September 5, 2026 will be charged a fee of $10 per change.

REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will not be refunded after entry deadline unless the competition is cancelled or the event registered for is cancelled. There will be no refunds for medical withdrawals.

Music submission/upload

For all events requiring music, music must be submitted electronically online via the Capital City Classic EntryEeze site by Saturday, September 12, 2026 in an MP3 format. This will be verified, and it may be requested that you upload a corrected file. Competitors must also bring a copy of their competition music on CD as a backup in case of technical difficulties. This backup CD must be available rink side during the competition. There will be a $30 late fee for music submitted after Saturday, September 12, 2026

Liability

U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA®, Springfield Figure Skating Club and Nelson Center accept 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.

Locker rooms

Locker rooms and changing areas will not be available this competition. All athletes are expected to arrive at the arena ready (costumes, hair, make-up etc.). Athletes will be provided with an area to put skates on but changing will not be permitted in these spaces.

Schedule

Competitors may be scheduled on any day or time during the announced dates of the competition. The competition and practice ice schedule will be available after the close of entries. All participants will be notified via email once available.

Practice ice

Practice will go on sale through EntryEeze once the schedule is posted. Any practice ice updates will be posted on the Capital City Classic EntryEeze site.

Onsite check-in

The registration desk will be located in the main lobby and will be open one hour before the start of the competition. Skaters must check in at least 45 minutes prior to their event.

Awards

All events will be final rounds. Medals or trophies will be awarded to all places, 1st through 6th. All awards will be available off-ice immediately following the completion of the event and posting of the results.

Photo/video

Live and on-demand streaming, and sales and distribution of U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned and approved events, programs, and activities that include the playback of music is strictly prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to the distribution of footage that does not include music. Questions about this can be directed to music@usfigureskating.org.

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Additional information

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