CENTRAL DISTRICts
 ROLLER SKATING LEAGUE

SCHEDULE
CENTRAL DISTRICTS ROLLER SKATING LEAGUE

 GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE

Central League offers skaters of all levels and abilities two competitions during the year usually at Central locations in our Area. 

The main aim of League is to foster Beginner skaters by providing a programme where they can compete at their level against others of a similar standard.    International Grades are not run at Leagues.

By fostering League competitions clubs strengthen their own memberships.  League offers skaters good competition and a fun day where they can enter events not usually open to them.

Where possible Judges used are of a National standard, however they will be assisted by student Judges and skaters or parents who have expressed an interest in becoming a Judge, as we need to encourage more people to become Judges.

Central League entry fees are kept to a minimum, and all officials work voluntary and Judges receive travel expenses only.

Clubs hosting the League provide the local organisation of the competition, such as booking the venue, providing the sound system and usually the dance music.  They may also be asked to arrange officials, receive the entries and prepare the programme.

Each family are now required to pay a sum set from time to time for Officials food.   Clubs are asked to help with preparing and setting this out.

SPECIAL NOTES

All events held at a Central League competition will continue to be judged under the White System.     

We would also like to encourage parents and past skaters to offer their services to be trained as Marshals, Scorers or Judges.

Should you have queries regarding Central League please contact the club hosting the particular League you have a query about.   General queries should be directed to the Central Districts League Secretary, Val Bedford,
Phone: 06 758 6233 or Email: Sheryll.valb@xtra.co.nz

GENERAL RULES

League Grades

a.	Ages for “Margaret Grant” League, held in Term 4 will be the skaters age for that year.  Ages for “Val Bedford” League, held in Term 2 will be the skaters age they turn that year.
 
b.	There is no time limit on how long a skater may stay in League grades. 

c.	Clubs and Coaches are asked to ensure skaters are in their correct events 
  and be aware of restrictions in First Time Out and Beginners events, and   requirements in other League events.

d.	Clubs can apply for a skater who has previously skated in the Federation 
         Championship Grade to skate League grades.   Each case will be decided 
         on its individual merits.

e.	 The League Organiser retains the right to combine or divide events when 
          entries warrant this.

f.	League Grades are combined Male and Female and Quad and Inline events.

g.	All entries must be sent through club secretaries, and be accompanied by the    
         required entry fees.      
NO LATE ENTRIES.

FEDERATION GRADE RULES

a.	NO Oceania Grades will be skated at Central League Competitions

b.	Skaters who skate in an Area Competition must skate in their Federation grade for that skating year at League.

c.	Current National Schedule will apply.

d.	Federation Grades will be combined Male and Female grades.

e.	Note All events held at a Central League competition will continue to be judged under the White System.     

f.	All entries must be sent through Club Secretaries and accompanied by the required entry fees.
LEAGUE GRADE SCHEDULE

FREESKATING

First Time Out  -  no age restriction.  Solo up to 1.30 mins.  Vocal music permitted.  
This grade is designed to cater for the real beginner skaters who have never entered a competition and may be entered only once.

Skaters may choose only any of the following items:- Two foot Bob(squat), forward and backwards scissors, Forward spiral, chair, bunny hop, Mushroom/Cabbage, Shoot the duck, 
2 foot ½ jumps, 2 foot shuffle spin, pivot spin, Basic footwork and arm movements allowed.

Beginners Grade – 9 years and over.  Solo up to 2 mins.  Vocal music permitted.
(Skaters 8 and under enter League Tiny Tots)

Open to skaters 9 years and over who have moved up from First Time Out or who have not skated in Judged competition with exception of League or Club events.   
Winner must move to appropriate League or Open grade. 
Skaters may only enter this grade twice and shall then move to appropriate aged League or Open Grade.  

The routine must include a Spiral Sequence and Primary straightline footwork plus
any half jump, 2 foot spin, spread eagle, and any item from 1st time out.
(NOTE -1 foot spins or single jumps not permitted)

*Note - All the following League grades must include a Spiral Sequence and Primary straightline footwork.  Single jumps and upright spins are permited.

League Tots – 9 years and under – routine up to 2 mins*
League Minis – 10 and 11 year old - routine up to 2.30 mins*
League Espoir - 12 and 13 year old - routine up to 2.30 mins*
    
League Advanced – 14 years & over – routine up to 2.30 mins*

FIGURES
First Time Out – No age restriction
This grade is designed to cater for the real beginner skaters who have never entered a competition and may be entered only once.

           League 1 & 2.   FO edges

Beginners - 9 years & over – (Skaters 8 yrs & under enter League Tiny Tots)
Open to skaters 9 years and over who have moved up from First Time Out or who have not skated in Judged competition with exception of League or Club events.   
Winner must move to appropriate League or Open grade.
Skaters may only enter this grade twice and shall then move to appropriate aged League or Open Grade.

  Margaret Grant League  - FO & FI edges
   Val Bedford League  – FI edges & 111a RFO Serpentine eight

FIGURES CONT.

League Tots - 9 years and under
                                                                                                                                                  
               Margaret Grant League - FO & FI Edges   
	    Val Bedford League -  FI edges & 111a RFO serpentine eight                                                 

League Minis - 10 and 11 years

    Margaret Grant League - 1. RFO-LFO Eight; & 111a RFO Serpentine eight
               Val Bedford League - 1a RFOI- LFOI Half eight & 2. RFI-LFI Eight 

                                                                                                                                                                                         League Espoir - 12 and 13 years
    
              Margaret Grant League - 1. RFO-LFO Eight; & 111a RFO Serpentine eight
              Val Bedford  – 1b LFOI- RFOI Half eight & 2. RFI-LFI eight 

League Advanced – 14 years & over

             Margaret Grant League  – 1. RFO-LFO Eight & 111a RFO Serpentine eight
             Val Bedford League – 2. RFI-LFI Eight & BO Outside Edges

SOLO DANCE

Beginners – no age restrictions 
Skaters may only enter this grade if they hold NO dance medals.  
Skaters may only enter this grade twice and shall then move to the appropriate aged League or Open Grade.           
                            Waltz Sequence

League Tots  - 9 years and under

            Margaret Grant League – Waltz Sequence
	  Val Bedford League  - March Sequence

 League Minis – 10 and 11 year olds

	Margaret Grant League – March Sequence
	Val Bedford League – City Blues

League Espoir - 12 and 13 year olds 

	Margaret Grant League  – Progressive Tango
	Val Bedford League – Glide Waltz
    
League Advanced – 14 years & over

	Margaret Grant League  – Glide Waltz
	Val Bedford League – Skaters March

Events Open to Everyone

Beginners Dance Pairs– (Any 2 skaters who have no medals) – Waltz Sequence

Advanced Dance Pairs– 
(any two skaters but must not have skated Area/National level as a pair)
                 
Margaret Grant League – Progressive Tango        Val Bedford League – City Blues 

Quartets – Must not have competed at Area/National level as a Quartet. Up to 3 mins
		
Creative Pairs – (any two skaters; Must not have skated Area/National level as a pair) 
             Routine  2 – 2.30 mins.  Any music permitted.

Precision – up to 3 mins.  4 plus skaters.  Must not have skated Area/National level 

FEDERATION GRADE  SCHEDULE
(See rules for these events under General Rules)
The only events skated at Leagues will be Area Only Events 
plus Tots, Minis & Preliminary
Judging under the White System 

Freeskating 

Requirements as per current National Schedule (long programmes only will be skated)

Figures (no Loop events)

Novice 2/Tots/Minis/Preliminary
       
  Margaret Grant League - Group 1 - right foot start
             Val Bedford League – Group 2 - left foot start

New Entrants/Novice 1/Adult - as per current National schedule

Solo Dance 
Grades as Figures

Requirements as per current National Schedule

No Freedance or Style Dance events held at Leagues.
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