White Bear Lake Holiday Open Competition

Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6, 2026

White Bear Lake Sports Center 1328 Hwy. 96 E. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

The White Bear Lake Skate School invites you to participate in the 33rd Holiday Open Competition. This event is open to all current members of the Ice Sports Industry (ISI).

We will be using EntryEeze for skater and team registration. Music must also be uploaded to EntryEeze.

The entry deadline is October 20, 2026 We look forward to seeing you in December!

Competition Director Amy Flater 651-762-4867 aflater@whitebearlakemn.gov The competition is conducted in accordance with the guidelines in the most recent ISI Handbook (2026). Events are offered to Tot - Adult skaters. The competition will include the following events:

•  Accessible Skater Levels 1-10
•  Accessible Skater Gem Levels
•  Artistic Skating
•  Footwork 1 -10
•  Freestyle 1 - 10
•  Interpretive 1 - 10
•  Open Freestyle (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
•  Pre-Alpha - Delta Program (with music)
•  Rhythmic Skating
•  Solo Compulsory 1 - 10
•  Spotlight Tot - Freestyle 10

EntryEeze will be used for competition entries and for digital music upload.

EntryEeze registration deadline is October 20, 2026.

Late entries will not be accepted.

Paper entries will only be accepted if RECEIVED by October 20 and must include at $10 processing fee per entry. Paper entries will be returned if all information is not completed. including coach and team liaison signatures.

This is for all individual and EACH team entry form. Checks must be made to White Bear Lake Sports Center and received by October 20, 2026.

White Bear Lake Sports Center 1328 Hwy 96 E.

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Music Deadline is November 16, 2026.

A $25 fee will apply to all music uploaded or changed after Nov. 16, 2026.

•  Stroking Pre-Alpha - Delta
•  Tot 1 - 4 Program (with music)
•  Couples Spotlight
•  Ensemble Team
•  Family Spotlight
•  Jump & Spin Team
•  Kaleidoskate
•  Production
•  Team Compulsory
•  Synchronized Skating Compulsory
•  Synchronized Skating

Entry Fees

Eligibility

All skaters entering the competition must compete at the highest level passed as of October 20, 2026. All tests must be registered with the ISI national office by October 20, 2026. Members of USFS, who are individual members and have registered tests with ISI, are eligible to compete in accordance with the ISI-USFS Joint Statements Policy as below:

USFS skaters who have already passed Pre-Preliminary, Adult Bronze or any higher tests and wish to compete in ISI Freestyle events, do not need to pass any previous ISI tests, but each does need to have passed the Open Freestyle Tests corresponding to the current USFS level.

For more information on USFS/ISI crossover, please see pages 194-196 in the ISI 2026 Handbook.

Per ISI District 10 Policy - only credentialed coaches with a valid event credential will be allowed in the skater ready area and put skaters on the ice for events. No one without a valid credential will be allowed in the skater ready area.

Isi Judges/Judging

•  Each rink must supply required judging hours.
•  All judges must be current ISI members and certified at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Synchronized Group level.
•  All Judges certified prior to September 1, 2026 must have passed the 2026 update test to maintain their certification level.
•  All judges must have and wear a current 2026-2027 District 10 credential and follow the credential policy.
•  No individual will be allowed to judge an event in which a relative is a participant.
•  An individual cannot be a participant and a judge in the same competition.
•  Each team must follow the participation guidelines or the skaters may not be able to compete.

Individual events

All routines must start from a stationary position. The timing will start when any motion from the skater's starting position is initiated. There will be a 10 second leeway on all programs with set duration times. Judging will stop at 10 seconds over the prescribed time. Please refer to the 2026 ISI Handbook for most recent rule changes!

The ISI Accessible Skater Levels 1 - 10 is open to skaters of all ages with cognitive and physical disabilities. Skaters are to perform a program including all of the required compulsory maneuvers from the test level, and any moves from a lower test level. Skaters must compete at their highest Accessible Skater test passed and registered at the ISI national office. Coaches in skates are allowed to accompany skaters on the ice druing all Accessible Skater events. Please reference skills for each level in the 2026 ISI Handbook, pages 210-211 for skill levels and requirements.

Duration: 1 minute

New in 2026

Accessible skater gem levels

If the skater has passed ISI Accessible Program levels 1 - 10, Special Olympic Badges 1-12, USFS Adaptive Skating Badges 1 - 12, and/or Adaptive Skating Pre-Bronze, they may test and compete in the Gem Levels.

Skaters must pass the equivalent Gem level test before competing at that level.

Skaters can perform any spin at any level, but jumps are limited.

Please reference pages 212- 214 in the 2026 ISI Handbook for skill levels and requirements.

Artistic skating 1 - 10

There are no required maneuvers in Artistic Skating, but there are limitations. Emphasis must be placed on the creative and innovative design of a skating program. Strong edges, body positions, flow, music interpretation, rhythm, choreography and artistry should be the focus. Props are not allowed. A costume becomes a prop whe it is detached or when it is detached and used with the hands. Technical merit is not judged.

Compulsory freestyle 1 - 10

There is no music for compulsory events. For each Freestyle level, the skater will perform only the 3 maneuvers listed below. Each maneuver may be attempted only once. Additional maneuvers, such as any jump, spin or gliding maneuvers from any test level or any uncaptured moves are not allowed and will result in a 2.0 for attempting illegal maneuvers.

Freestyle 1 - 4 will use ½ sheet of ice.

Freestyle 1 Forward Spiral, Two-foot Spin, Waltz Jump Freestyle 2 Ballet Jump, ½ Lutz, One-foot Spin Freestyle 3 Salchow Jump, Change Foot Spin, Toe Loop or Toe Walley Freestyle 4 Loop Jump, Sit Spin, Flip Jump

Freestyle 5 - 10 will use full sheet of ice.

Freestyle 5 Lutz, Camel Spin, Axel Freestyle 6 Split Jump, Double Salchow, Spin Combination (3 positions & 1 change of foot Freestyle 7 Double Toe Loop, Flying Camel Spin, Two Walley jumps in a row Freestyle 8 Double Loop Jump, Split Lutz, Camel-Jump-Camel Spin Freestyle 9 Double Lutz Jump, Axel-Double Loop Combination, Flying Camel Spin into Jump Sit Spin

Skaters who have only passed an ISI Open Freestyle Test must compete in Solo Compulsory as follows: Bronze - Freestyle 3 Silver - Freestyle 5 Gold - Freestyle 7 Platinum - May choose any FS 8 - 10 level to enter

Footwork

Footwork is an event, in which the skaters perform a program to music consisting of original footwork sequences. Footwork programs should be different than the required dance step sequences. Skaters must have passed Freestyle 1 or Dance 1 to compete in Footwork. Skaters must perform at the highest level of Dance or Freestyle. One-half rotation jumps and spins less than three revolutions are permitted. Note: One Half loop is a full rotation jump and is not allowed, but a One-Half Loop Stop is now listed as an uncaptured maneuver and must land on both toe picks without gliding on the landing.

Duration: 1:00 minute all levels

Freestyle 6 - 7

Freestyle 1 - 10 program

All skaters in Freestyle 1 - 10 are not permitted to perform any additional maneuvers from higher test levels. In Freestyle 3, 6, 7 and 8 certain maneuvers are listed under 'choice-of-one.' This means only one of the maneuvers may be performed. If more than one is performed, only the first maneuver will be judged. Skaters who have only passed Open Freestyle tests are not eligible for Freestyle 1 - 10 levels unless traditional Freestyle test is passed as well.

Interpretive freestyle 1-10

The skater interprets the music selection, which is heard for the first time just prior to the event. Skaters are not allowed to receive communication from instructors, parents, friends or anyone else during this event.

Open freestyle

Skaters can participate in both Open Freestyle and Freestyle 1 - 10. In Open Freestyle there are no required maneuvers, but skaters are limited to the jump elements listed below. Skaters may perform any spin at any level.

Pre-alpha - delta program

Skaters will execute all required compulsory moves in a program with music. All skaters in Pre-Alpha through Delta must add one additional maneuver from Freestyle 1 to their program. In Delta, the skater has a 'choice-of-one,' maneuver listed in the manual. This means that only one maneuver should be performed. In case of misinterpretation of 'choice-of-one,' the performance of the first maneuver will be judged. Duration: 1 minute

Rhythmic

Rhythmic Skating is an entertaining routine using a ball, hoop, or ribbon. The skater must maintain control of the prop at all times. The prop may leave the skater's hand as long as control is maintained (ie.ball can be bounced or thrown, hoop can be spun, ribbon can be tossed, but the prop cannot be left lying stationary on the ice. Props will not be allowed during warm-up.

• Hoop - wood or plastic. It must be rigid, non-bending material. Hoop can have colored tape or fabric, but cannot have any other decoration on the prop.
• Ball - Rubber or plastic material
• Ribbon - ribbon stick must be wood or plastic and be 20' - 30' inches long, The ribbon must be satin or non starched fabric and 6 -9 feet long.

Solo spotlight

Skaters may choose to enter one or more of the following categories, but different programs must be performed if entering more than one category.

Character

Light Entertainment

Dramatic

- the skater portrays a famous, easily recognizable character. - the skater performs a light hearted, vaudeville type program. - an artistic, theatrical performance to create a mood that is enhanced by the style.

Stroking pre-alpha - delta

Skaters will perform forward stroking in both directions to music selected by the host rink. Judging Criteria: of edges, Forward Crossovers, Rhythm, Flexible Skating Knee & Flow, Posture, Free Leg Extension, Proper Push-offs. Crossovers are required on the end pattern and will judged. There is no warmup for stroking. Coaches may not assist skaters during the event.

Tot 1 - 4 program

Duration: 1 minute Skaters 6 years or younger Skater are to perform a program to music, including all the required compulsory maneuvers from the test level. If necessary, coaches may accompany skaters onto the ice during tot events.

Partner and team events

Couples spotlight

Two skaters together perform a routine that is entertaining, emotional or portraying characters using costumes and props (optional). Uncaptured pair or adagio style lifts and any overhead carry lifts are allowed only at Couples Spotlight High. This event is divided into Low, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Skaters can only enter ONE Couples Spotlight event.

Ensemble team

This event is open to groups of 3 - 7 skaters of all levels and ages. Skaters will be judged on the entertainment value of the program. Elaborate costumes and props are encouraged to enhance the performance. There are no required maneuvers and no technical score. Any Maneuvers can be performed at any level. There is no limit on exit time for Ensemble teams. Skaters may enter more than one team, but must be able to change costumes within ONE team's performance and be ready to skate on the next team.

Duration is 3 minutes

Family spotlight

Two or more relate family members only, of any age and ability, perform an entertainment based program. Costumes and props are encouraged to help illustrate the act. All participants must wear skates. There are no required elements and no technical score. Any skating maneuvers can be performed at any level.

Duration is 1.5 minutes

Jump & spin

A Jump and Spin team consists of two skaters competing in the same category level, but they do not have to be at the same test level. The category entered must be the higher of the tow skater's test levels. Only the technical accuracy of the maneuvers is judged, not the difficulty.

Kaleidoskate

Skaters of all ages and abilities can participate. There is a minimum of 8 skaters, with no maximum number of skaters. The Kaleidoskate program should form various designs including lines, squares, circles, triangles, star, diamonds, etc. Emphasis should be on creating constantly changing formations. All participants must wear skates.

Duration is 4.5 minutes

Production team

This category is for your entire skating team. Skaters of all ages and ability level can participate. Production teams consist of 8 or more skaters. Performance should be lavish, creative, artistic work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure, usin costumes and props to illustrate the number. All types of skating maneuvers are allowed. All participants must wear skates.

Duration is 4.5 minutes

Team compulsory 1 - 10

Skaters are not permitted to skate below their test level registered at the ISI National Office. Any skaters may skate over the level registered (i.e. a Freestyle 3 skater may skate on a Freestyle 5 team, but not skate on a Freestyle 1 team. Individual skaters may skate on more than one team as long as they are not on two teams at the same level. The team must perform their program to music with all required maneuvers performed in order as listed in the ISI Handbook. When choreographing a Team Compulsory routine, make sure each skater performing his/her maneuver is highlighted and easily seen by the judges.

Duration: 3.5 minutes

Name ___DOB___Email___Phone ___Highest ISI Test Passed___ISI # ___Highest USFS Test Passed ___Home Rink ___Highest Ice Dance Test Passed___Are you an active member who has competed at or above the Silver Level at any USFS National Championship within the last two years? YES___NO___

Competition event level ___

TOT - DELTA EVENT OPTIONS ___Tot Level Program ___Character Spotlight Low ___Pre-Alpha - Delta Program ___Light Ent. Spotlight Low ___Stroking (Pre-Alpha - Delta

Freestyle event options

___Freestyle Program ___Rhythmic Hoop ___Open Bronze Program ___Solo Compulsory ___Rhythmic Ribbon ___Open Silver Program ___Accessible Skater 1-10 ___Rhythmic Ball ___Open Gold Short ___Accessible Skater Emerald ___Footwork ___Open Gold ___Accessible Skater Ruby ___Interpretive ___Open Platinum Short ___Accessible Skater Sapphire ___Character Spotlight ___Open Platinum ___Accessible Skater Topaz ___Light Ent. Spotlight ___Open Platinum Plus ___Artistic ___Dramatic Spotlight

PARTNER EVENTS COUPLES SPOTLIGHT ___Low(Tot-Delta)___Bronze (FS 1-3)___Silver(FS 4 -5)___Gold(FS 6-7) ___Plat. (FS 8-10)

Partner's Name ___Partner's ISI Number___

Jump spin

___Low (Tot-Delta)___Bronze (FS 1-3)___Silver(FS 4 -5)___Gold(FS 6-7) ___Plat.(FS 8-10) Partner's Name ___Partner's ISI Number___

Entry Fees *Checks payable to WBL Sports Center must be received by October 20, 2026 First Event $90 Each Additional Event $25 Partner Additional Event $25 Partner Only event $40 Paper Processing Fee $10 Late Entries will not be accepted. Number of Individual Events ___Number of Partner Events ___Total Payment ___

Parent and Skater Verification Date___ I skate at this competition at my own risk, I release ISI, WBL Sports Center and their personnel, from all liability. Parent Signature___Coach Signature___

Team Entries must be submitted on EntryEeze