International Skating Union

I. ISU Ice Dance Judges Seminars

In accordance with Rules 581 and 589 of the ISU Special Regulations for Ice Dancing all Judges and Referees for International Competitions and ISU Championships are obliged to attend an ISU Ice Dance Judges Seminar within a four (4) year period.

(New) In accordance with Rule 589 para 6 b) an individual nominated by the Member for the first time as a Judge for International Competitions must attend one ISU Ice Dance Judges Seminar in the 24 months preceding the nomination. This Seminar must include Trial Judging.

All Seminars will be conducted in English.

1. ISU Recognized Ice Dance Judges Seminars

a) The ISU Ice Dance Technical Committee (IDTC) has assigned ISU Recognized Ice Dance Judges Seminars to the following Members:

                Ukraine, Kiev*                  April 9-11, 2001         
                Italy, Milan                    September 13-15, 2001 
                Russia, Moscow                  September 18-20, 2001   
                USA, Colorado Springs*          October 25-28, 2001 - in conjunction with "Skate America 2001"
                France, Paris*                  November 15-18, 2001- in conjunction with "Lalique Trophy 2001" 

* seminar will include Trial Judging

Participation:
The ISU Ice Dance Judges Seminars are primarily for the Judges and Referees of the Host Member. However, Judges and Referees of other Members having a need to attend Seminars may, upon application to the ISU Secretariat, with copies to the Host Member and the Chairperson of the Ice Dance Technical Committee, also attend, subject to the availability of places. These applications must be received at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of the respective Seminar. National Judges and Coaches up to an agreed number may also participate in these seminars for purposes of development, additional education and exchange of ideas, should space be available.

Expenses:
i) All expenses for the Moderator(s) of the Seminar will be covered by the ISU.
ii) The travel and living expenses (accommodation and meals) for all participants of the Host Member (Referees, Judges, Coaches and demonstrating couple(s)*) are to be borne by the Host Member.
iii) If the Moderator of the Seminar decides that other Ice Dance demonstrators than those of the Host Member are required, then the travel and living expenses for these invited skaters will be borne by the ISU, with a maximum of two (2) couples*.
iv) The administrative expenses (use of ice rink, classroom, supporting equipment and facilities and all other off ice expenses) will be borne by the Host Member.
v) The travel and living expenses for the participants of any other Members who wish to attend this Seminar are to be borne by their respective Member.

* The demonstrators will receive (from the ISU) a contribution of 500 SFr. - per couple for skaters placed among the first 10 in any ISU Championship, and 300 SFr. - per couple for skaters not so placed.

b) Should any Member Federation wish to host an Ice Dance Judges Seminar over and above the ISU quota, they may apply to the ISU Secretariat with a copy to the Chairperson of the Ice Dance Technical Committee at least six (6) weeks prior to the start of this Seminar. All expenses related to the organization of this Seminar including those of Moderator and demonstrators, are to be borne by the Host Member.

2. ISU Sponsored Ice Dance Judges Seminar

The ISU Ice Dance Technical Committee will host an ISU Sponsored Ice Dance Judges Seminar which will be organized in:

Participation:

The following persons are eligible to attend an ISU Sponsored Ice Dance Judges Seminar:

a) First consideration will be given to Referees and Judges from Great Britain who need to attend a Seminar before April 15th 2001.
b) If space is available Ice Dance Referees and Judges from other Members who must also attend a Seminar this year may be considered if they are unable to attend one of the other ISU Recognized Seminars announced above.
c) National Ice Dance Judges of the Host Member eligible for the future appointment as Judges for up to three (3) International Competitions.
d) Up to three (3) Ice Dance Coaches of the Host Member.

The maximum number of Referees and Judges participating in a Seminar must not exceed twenty (20).

Members of the above-mentioned countries must send to the ISU Secretariat, with copies to the Host Member and the Chairperson of the Ice Dance Technical Committee, an application with the names of the Referees and Judges who will participate in this Seminar. The application must be received by February 22, 2001. The Host Member must also send to the ISU Secretariat, with a copy to the Chairperson of the IDTC, the names of its own Referees, Judges and Coaches who will attend the Seminar.

Expenses:

Responsibility for the expenses of an ISU Sponsored Ice Dance Judges Seminar is allocated as follows:

a) The travel expenses of the participating ISU Championship and International Referees and Judges will be borne by their respective Members.
b) The living expenses (room and meals) of the participating Referees and Judges, including those of the Host Member (except National Judges and Coaches) will be borne by the ISU for the period from lunch on Friday, March 9 to lunch on Sunday, March 11.
c) All administrative expenses, including the living and travel expenses of the moderators and demonstrating Ice Dance couple(s), will be borne by the ISU.

II. Annual ISU Ice Dance Referees' Conference

The Annual ISU Ice Dance Referees' Conference is to be held in

The main aim of this Conference is to broaden Referees' general knowledge and provide detailed information concerning requirements for the Season 2001/2002. Referees participating in this Conference must subsequently disseminate this information among other Referees, Judges, coaches and skaters in their respective countries.

As a condition of their attendance a report of such activity must be returned to the Chairman of the IDTC as soon as possible.

Participation:

One person from each Member, which has ISU Championship or International Competition Referees on the current list, will be invited to attend by the Ice Dance Technical Committee through their respective Member. In addition, an ISU Championship Judge or Judge for International Competitions from a Member not having Referees on the current list may be invited at the discretion of the Committee. The total number of participants will not exceed thirty (30). All participants must have a good knowledge of the English language.

Expenses:

Responsibility for the expenses of this Conference is allocated as follows:

a) The administrative expenses will be borne by the ISU;
b) The living expenses (room and meals) of the participating Referees and Judges, including those of the Host Member will be borne by the ISU from dinner on Thursday, May 10 to lunch on Sunday, May 13. The registration will be at 6.30 p.m. on May 10. (Special allowance for an extra night will be considered for those travelling from non-European countries).
c) The travel expenses will be reimbursed by the ISU to a limit of SFr. 800 - per person for representatives of European countries, up to SFr. 1000 per person for representatives of North America and up to SFr. 1.200 - per person for representatives of Asia and Oceanic regions.

Members concerned must confirm the attendance of the invited Referee/Judge by notifying the ISU Secretariat with copy to the Chairperson of the Ice Dance Technical Committee, at least six (6) weeks prior to the date of the Conference. If the person is unable to attend, the Member may suggest an alternate for consideration.

The program of the Conference will be distributed to participants in due time.

III. Ice Dance Judges Examination

(New) In accordance with Rule 589 para 7 f) & g), to be eligible for promotion to the class of "Judge for ISU Championships" the recommended candidate must have passed the ISU Ice Dance Judges Examination. Nomination to take the Examination will be made by the Member. Members may not nominate candidates until they have complied with the conditions of sub paragraphs a) to e) in the above mentioned Rule.

Candidates having passed the examination will immediately be appointed by the IDTC and added to the current list of Judges for ISU Championships.

The Ice Dance Judges Examination will be held on the occasion of the Senior International competition "Nebelhorn Trophy 2001" in

Applications to participate must be submitted by the Member concerned, on behalf of their candidates, to the ISU General Secretary by April 15 2001. Application forms that are not correctly completed will not be accepted. The Examination will consist of a written part and a practical part with Trial Judging. Full details of the Examination are available on request, through the ISU Secretariat.

The Examination will be conducted in English by a panel of Examiners appointed by the IDTC.

Expenses:
a) The travel and living expenses of the Examiners will be borne by the ISU.
b) The administrative expenses (room and supplies) will be borne by the ISU.
c) The living expenses (room and meals) of the attending candidates from dinner on Tuesday, September 4 until breakfast on Saturday 8 will be borne by the ISU.
d) The travel expenses of the attending candidates will be borne by the respective Members.

Candidates are required to bring with them the Special Regulations for Ice Dancing 2000, the ISU Ice Dance Rhythms Booklet and current ISU Communications.

Milano,                                                    Ottavio Cinquanta, President
                February 5, 2001
Lausanne,                                               Fredi Schmid, General Secretary

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