You are cordially invited

to participate in our annual

Octoberfest Open Competition

to be held 10:00am – 7:00pm at Skatetown

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Events are offered to all ages Tots through Adults

Endorsement #38503059

KEY FACTS

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LOCATION INFORMATION

SKATETOWN is a 2 surface facility and located just east of Sacramento at 1009 Orlando Ave.,

Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 783-8550 Fax (916) 783-9235 www.skatetown.biz

RINK SIZE

Competition ice surface is 200’x 85’ with rounded corners.

GENERAL RULES

This competition is open to all skaters who are current individual members of ISI and all ages Tots-Adults. Skaters must enter the highest test passed and registered with ISI. Skaters may enter more than one event in their level. This competition will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines contained in the most recent edition of the ISI 2026 Handbook.

Judging

In consideration of our goal to hold a fairly judged competition, we are requesting that every coach who is in attendance also participates as a judge. All coaches must also be current ISI Professional members.

Awards

Awards will be presented upon the posting of each completed event. Awards will be given to first through 5 ^th place.

Accounting review

Only ISI Professional Members can make accounting review requests to the Competition Director. All judges scores are considered final. A review is simply a verification of these scores. There is a $50.00 fee for all reviews. If an error is found, the fee will be refunded.

Events

NEW! In celebration of the upcoming Halloween season, we are adding a Halloween-themed Spotlight Solo ISI event featuring individual skater performances with themed music, costumes and creative choreography.

Spotlight Program (Pre-Alpha – Freestyle 10)

Spotlight Program (Pre-Alpha – Freestyle 10)

This is an entertaining & “fun” routine that emphasizes the skater’s acting ability and not technical

skating skills. There is no score for technical merit in this event. The skater must pass a test for Tots, Pre Alpha to Delta or Freestyle to determine the spotlight event level. Spotlight events are divided into three

categories listed below.

• Character – a famous or easily identifiable character
• Dramatic – a theatrical performance that sets a mood and evokes an emotional response
• Light Entertainment – an entertaining or light-hearted performance
• Solo Spotlight Themed -a Halloween themed routine

Tots (1-4)

Tots will perform a program with music. They should only perform the required maneuvers from their test level. Additional maneuvers should not be included and will not be judged. 2-foot and/or 1-foot snowplow stops are permited in Tot events. All Tot competitors must have their test registered with ISI to enter Tot compepetition events. Coaches will be allowed to help the skater from the ice door and will be permitted on the ice during the compepetition.

Duration 1 minute

Ice Dance (1-10)

This is the skater’s version of Ballroom Dancing. Test levels begin with basic steps and patterns and then advance to a high performance level. All skaters must pass the required dance tests to compete in these events. Ice Dancing can be enjoyed at any age or level. Skaters are not required to pass the Delta test to participate in Ice Dance events. Skaters are no longer required to pass the entire dance test for the next higher level before competing individual dances from the next higher level, if they have passed the individual dance. Professionals and their students can compete together in the Pro Partner Dance events at the students’ current Ice Dance Test level. The Professional must be a current ISI Professional member but does not have to pay any entry fees for that event. The professional will not receive any medal for Pro Partner event Participation. Alternatively, dance can be performed with a competition partner of the same or different level, or as a solo routine.

Free Dance (1-10)

The new ISI Free Dance events are based on the new Free Dance test levels (1-10). Each couple must pass the corresponding test level to compete in Free Dance events, For the competition event, each couple must perform a free dance program of their own design. It should express the couple’s inspirational and artistic capabilities.

Open Solo Free Dance (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond)

This event is a more creative way to demonstrate Ice Dancing Skills without a partner.

Technical (Pre-Alpha – Freestyle 10)

A program performed to music with emphasis on the required test level maneuvers from the skater’s current Freestyle level. Various skills are required, depending on the test level.

Rhythmic Skating (Freestyle 1 – 10)

The program should contain elements that employ the use of the prop throughout the routine. The

skater must always maintain control of the aparatus. Aparatusus of the same kind (i.e., Ball / Hoop / Ribbon) are grouped together. The skater chooses only one rhythmic prop per routine (ball, hoop, or ribbon) and must always maintain control of the apartatus throughout the program. This means the aparatus must be used by the skater throughout the routine. It can be thrown, bounced, or juggled but control should be maintained. The apparatus should not be put down on the ice while the skater does jumps & spins. No additional apparaus are permited. Apparatus’s are not allowed on the event warm-up. If it is obvious that skater’s apparatus does not meet the following specifications, the panel Referee can determine if any point deduction should be taken.

• Hoop - Must be made from wood or plastic (from a rigid, non bending material). The hoop diameter should measure between 2 feet 7 inches - 2 feet 11 inches. The hoop can have colored tap or fabric to match or contrast the skater's costume, but it cannot have any other decoration (i.e., fringe, lights, etc.) on the apparatus.
• Ball - Must be made of rubber or plastic. The ball diameter should measure approximately 7-3/4 inches.
• Ribbon - Stick must be made of wood, plastic, or fiberglass. Stick length should be between 20- 30 inches. Ribbon material must be one single piece of satin or a non-starched fabric. Ribbon width should be 2-4 inches wide and between 6 feet - 9 feet long - proportional to the size and ability level of the skater.

Artistic (Freestyle 1 – 10)

Skaters perform a program to music with emphasis on strong edges, flow, choreography, innovative moves and musical interpretation. There is no score for technical ability in this event. Event level is based on skater’s freestyle test level.

Open Freestyle (Bronze – Platinum)

There are no required maneuvers for the Open Freestyle events and any spin can be performed at any

level; but all skaters and coaches should carefully check the jump limitations for the Bronze, Silver &

Gold levels. The program should be well balanced including jumps, spins, connecting moves, gliding

maneuvers, etc. Skaters who have passed the traditional ISI FS1 – FS10 tests are not required to take any

additional test to compete at the equivalent level of Open Freestyle events. Skaters who have passed

tests from other skating organizations are only required to take the equivalent level test to compete in that level, In some cases, skaters will have to test to move up to a higher Freestyle level based on their current program content. Open Freestyle event judging criteria includes correctness of jumps, correctness of spins, correctness of turns & edges, variety of moves, music interpretation, posture, choreography & pattern, presentation, duration and general overall (by all 3 judges).

Footwork (Freestyle 1-10)

Freestyle Skaters perform a program to music using various turns and connecting steps with limited jumps or spins. Skaters are judged on correct turns & edges as well as flow, variety of moves and Choreography.

• Duration 1 minute

Interpretive (Freestyle 1-10 & Open)

Freestyle skaters will hear a piece of music once off the ice , twice during the group warm up, and once more before competing while they mentally choreograph a skating routine – with no help from friends, parents or coaches. The emphasis is on the skater’s ability to choreograph an entertaining skating routine to music and not on the difficulty of the skating maneuvers performed.

Partner Events

Couple Partner (1 – 10)

Two skaters perform their routine to music that requires maneuvers from their current Couples test

level. This event is like a Freestyle skating program by two skaters in unison. Both skaters must pass the

required Couples Test to compete in this event.

Couple Spotlight (Low – Platinum)

An entertaining “spotlight” program performed by two skaters using costumes and props where couples

are divided into categories:

• Character– a famous or easily identifiable character
• Dramatic– a theatrical performance that sets a mood and evokes an emotional response
• Light Entertainment- an entertaining or light-hearted performance

Jump & Spin (Low – Platinum)

Two skaters enter the ice as a team. The first skater performs their choice of a required jump 2 times, followed by the second skater performing their choice of a required spin 2 times. Only the best attempt of each required element will be judged.

If two skaters from different category levels wish to compete together, the team will be entered in the

highest level of the two skaters.

Team Events

Synchronized Team - Dance/Formation/Skating

This is a group number for 8 or more skaters to perform in unison. They can incorporate various skating formations such as circles, pinwheels, lines, footwork sequences and dance steps. For complete description of Formation, Skating, and Dance categories, please see current edition of ISI Handbook.

Synchronized Compulsories - Formation/Skating

Synchronized Formation and Skating teams must perform required elements to music, with no additional moves permitted. Teams will be divided by age groups. For details of compulsory maneuvers and program duration limitations, please see the current edition of the 2026 ISI Handbook.

Family Spotlight (All Levels)

Two or more family members can perform an entertaining spotlight routine using costumes & props. If necessary, the event groupings are divided first by number of skaters and then by age groups and/or ability levels.

Duration: 1.5 minutes

Production Team (All Levels)

This team event is for groups of 8 or more skaters. Team will be judged on the performance value of the program. There are no required maneuvers and no technical score for this event. The group should use

music along with elaborate costumes and props to enhance the theme while creating an entertaining

performance. Skaters from all levels can participate in this event. Event entries will be divided in to Small

/ Medium / Large / Extravaganza categories, as registration warrants.

• Duration: 4:30 minutes; however, there is no penalty for shorter program times.

Ensemble

This event is open to groups of 3-7 skaters of all levels and ages. Skaters will be judged on the

performance value of the program. There are no required maneuvers, no maneuver limitations and

there is no technical score for this event. The group should use music, costumes & props to enhance the

theme while creating an entertaining performance. The costume & prop guidelines are the same as for

Solo Spotlight events. Props are not allowed on warmup. Event groups are divided by number of skaters

first and then by age, if necessary.

• Duration: 3 minutes

Theater Production

This new production event is for your entire skating team. Skaters of all ages and advanced ability level

can participate in this theatrical team event. This is a creative and artistic program usually based on a

story or theme, using costumes, props and technical skating to enhance the production performance.

• Program length is 6½ minutes; however, there is no penalty for shorter program times.

Extra Events

Shoot the Duck

This is a timed event with skaters grouped by approximate age and test level. Timing begins when skater’s hips are below knee level. Skaters may come up on two feet. A 20-second penalty will be given for a fall. Skaters are permitted to hold the free foot while performing the Shoot the Duck.

This is a created event. The description of the Shoot the Duck event and rules can not be found in the ISI Hanbook.

ENTRY FEES

There will be no refunds or credits for cancellations.

Skaters may enter more than one event!

If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to your instructor, or call the Skating Department at (916) 783-8550 x 113.