CENTRAL DISTRICTS ROLLER SKATING LEAGUE

 GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE

Central League offers skaters of all levels and abilities two competitions during the year usually at different 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

We will not be offering any Roll Art grades at League this year, skaters in these grades are encouraged to consider Judging at League events.

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 Area Secretary, Val Bedford,
Phone: 06 758 6233 or Email: Sheryll.valb@xtra.co.nz

GENERAL RULES

League Grades

a.	Ages for League One to be held in Term 4 will be the skaters age for that year. Ages for League Two 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 
d.	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 Roll Art grades will be skated at Central League Competition this year.

b.	Skaters who skate in an Area Competition must skate in their Federation grade at Leagues

c.	Current National Schedule will apply.

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

e.	All entries must be sent through Club Secretaries and accompanied by the required entry fees
NO LATE ENTRIES

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.
(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.

Tiny Tots – 9 years and under – routine up to 2 mins*
Primary – 10 and 11 year old - routine up to 2.30 mins*
Juvenile - 12 and 13 year old - routine up to 2.30 mins*
    
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.

           League1 & 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.

   League 1 - FO & FI edges
   League 2 – FI edges & 111a RFO Serp 8

Tiny Tots - 9 years and under

               League 1 & 2 - FO & FI Edges                                                    

Primary - 10 and 11 years

    League 1 - 1. RFO-LFO Circle 8; & 111a RFO Serp 8
               League 2 - 1a RFOI- LFOI Change 8 & 2. RFI-LFI Circle 8 

Juvenile - 12 and 13 years
    
               League 1 - 1. RFO-LFO Circle 8; & 111a RFO Serp 8
               League 2 – 1b LFOI- RFOI Change 8 & 2. RFI-LFI Circle 8 

Advanced – 14 years & over

              League 1 – 1. RFO-LFO Circle 8 & 111a RFO Serp 8; 
              League 2 – 2. RFI-LFI Circle 8 & BO Outside Edges

League 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.
Plain Skating in time to Music

Tiny Tots  - 9 years and under

             League 1 – Waltz Sequence
	  League 2 - March Sequence

  Primary – 10 and 11 year olds

	League 1 – March Sequence
	League 2 – City Blues

Juvenile - 12 and 13 year olds 

	League 1 – Progressive Tango
	League 2 – Glide Waltz
    
Advanced – 14 years & over

	League 1 – Glide Waltz
	League 2 – Skaters March

Events Open to Everyone

Dance Pairs –  

Beginners – (Any 2 skaters who have no medals) – Plain Skating in time to music

Advanced – (any two skaters but must not have skated Area/National level as a pair) 
                 League 1 – Progressive Tango             League 2 - Glide Waltz 

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)

 No Roll Art Grades will be skated at Central League this year.

Freeskating 

Requirements for Non Roll Grades as current National Schedule (long programmes only)

Figures (no Loop events)

Novice 2/Tiny Tots/Primary/Preliminary/Advanced
       
  League 1 - Group 1 - right foot start
             League 2 – Group 2 - left foot start

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

Solo Dance 

Requirements as per National Schedule

No Freedance or Creative Solo Dance events.

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