2019 Perpetual Trophy Winners

The Peggy Stark Memorial Trophy
is awarded to the Special Skater
judged as having performed the most outstanding program.
2019 - Masha Burdette
The Jr. Board Trophy is awarded to the skater with the highest technical score in the Intermediate Free skate event.
2019 - Lacey Dadian
The Brigit Luciani-King and Claude Sweet Trophy is awarded to the skater in the Pre-Juvenile Free Skate event judged as having performed the most outstanding program.
2019 - Lucianna Cerda
The Buzz Stark Perpetual Memorial Trophy is awarded to the skater in the Beginner event judged as having performed the most outstanding program.
2019 - Avery Gallagher

2018 Perpetual Trophy Winners

William O. Smythe Memorial Trophy
11 and under
2018 - Matilda Gracheva

William O. Smythe Memorial Trophy
12 and over
2018 - Marco Berg

Junior Board Trophy
Highest Technical in the Intermediate FS
2018 - Isleen Pi

Buzz Stark Award
Most Outstanding Beginner
2018 - Romina Rubio

Peggy Stark Award
Most Outstanding Program
2018 - Kourtney Fu

Updates / Come Prepared

Please read carefully so you are prepared for success this year.

Due to new SafeSport requirements, we are UNABLE to provide locker/changing rooms at this year’s competition.  Please come dressed for your event as restroom space is not for changing.

Please renew/apply for 2018-19 club memberships ASAP (thru your home skating club) because competition goes thru July 1st and 2018-19 membership will be required to compete.

We welcome and need VOLUNTEERS for a successful competition.  Please consider signing up at SingupGenius.

Correction to High Beginner event: Max. 2 spins: Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry, Min.3 revolutions.

Need volunteers for Local Organizing Committee

Each year the SDFSC calls upon our members to volunteer and make our annual competition successful for both the club and the competitors. This year that will happen again, but first the planning has started and needs your help.

We are looking for volunteers to join the Local Organizing Committee for our Skate La Grande competition! The competition will run June 29-July 1, 2018.

We are looking for volunteers to help organize (experience a plus) the following areas:

  • Sponsorship
  • Catering
  • Volunteer Organizer

Please email us back if you have an interest in helping out!

SLG Chair
Jami Macleod
Chair@SkateLaGrande.org

2017 Perpetual Trophy Winners

William O. Smythe Memorial Trophy
11 and under
2017 - Kira Shiau

William O. Smythe Memorial Trophy
12 and over
2017 - Emily Meyer

Junior Board Trophy
Highest Technical in the Intermediate FS
2017 - Megan Estanol

Special Skaters Award
2017 - Sophie Demos

Clarification: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program

U.S. Figure Skating Nonqualifying Competitions

EVENT: Introductory Levels Free Skate Program

General event parameters:

  • Skaters will skate to the music of their choice.
  • Level will be determined by the highest free skate test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.
  • Minimum number of spin revolutions are in parentheses following the spin description. Revolutions must be in position.
Level Jumps Spins Step Sequences Qualifications
Beginner

1:40 Maximum

 Max. 5 jump elements:

Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front).
Max. 2 jump sequences
Max. 2 of any same jump

 Max. 2 spins:

Two upright spins, no change of foot, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions)

 Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA free skating badge tests
High Beginner

1:40 Maximum

 Max. 5 jump elements:

Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front including half-loop)
Single rotation jumps: Salchow and toe loop only.
Max. 2 jump combinations or sequences.
Max. 2 of any same type jump.

 Max. 2 spins:

Two upright spins, change of foot optional, no flying entry (Min. 3 revolutions)

 Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program Skaters may not have passed tests higher than U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA free skating badge tests
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