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CLASSIFICATION 2015/2016: ICE DANCE BASIC NOVICE (BEGINNER NOVICE) LEVEL According to ISU Communication No. 1860, 1886, 1932, 1936, 1937 Age: By the start of the season, i.e. by July 1, the age of the competitors must not have exceeded fifteen (15) years for girls and seventeen (17) years for boys. Compulsory dances: #1 Fourteenstep and #4 European waltz In the 2015/2016 season, pairs may perform the European waltz to music of their own choice. The rhythm and tempo of the music must comply with the requirements of the given dance (see ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003) +/- 2 beats per minute. Vocal music is allowed. The Fourteenstep is performed to ISU Ice Dance music. Free dance: Duration 2:30 +/- 10 seconds A well-balanced program must include a) Lifts: not more than one (1) Short Lift b) One (1) step sequence in a dance position on a straight line (center line or diagonal) or curve (circle or serpentine). Restrictions are listed in ISU Communication 1857 and updates are given in its addendum. c) One (1) twizzle set The dance spin is not included in the list of compulsory elements. However, rotational movement in a pair around a common axis on one foot (or two feet) with an unlimited number of rotations is allowed. The dance pair uses this element/movement as a choreographic expression tool. The technical panel ignores this element (movement) and the judges' panel does not count this element (movement) as one of the allowed stops. Level of difficulty explanation For the free dance of the Basic Novice level, the highest level of difficulty is level 2 for all compulsory elements. No additional elements are taken into account for the level of difficulty and are ignored by the Technical Panel. ADVANCED NOVICE (ADVANCED BEGINNER) LEVEL According to ISU Communication No. 1860, 1886, 1932, 1936, 1937

Age: By the start of the season, i.e. by July 1, neither partner may be younger than ten (10) years old and the age of the competitors must not have exceeded fifteen (15) years for girls and seventeen (17) years for boys. Compulsory dances: Group 2: #3 Rocker Foxtrot and #9 Starlight Waltz Group 3: #12 Kilian and #23 Blues In the 2015/2016 season, pairs may perform the Blues and Starlight Waltz to music of their own choice. The rhythm and tempo of the music must comply with the requirements of the given dance (see ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003) +/- 2 beats per minute. Vocal music is allowed. The Kilian and Rocker Foxtrot are performed to ISU Ice Dance music. Free dance: Duration 3:00 +/- 10 seconds A well-balanced program must include a) Not more than two (2) different types of Short Lifts b) One (1) step sequence in a dance position on a straight line (center line or diagonal) or curve (circle or serpentine). Restrictions are listed in ISU Communication 1857 and updates are given in its addendum. c) One (1) synchronized twizzle set d) One (1) spin, but not more than one. Note: spin combination is not allowed. Level of difficulty explanation For the free dance of the Advanced Novice level, the highest level of difficulty is level 3 for all compulsory elements. JUNIORS According to ISU rules 609 and Communications 1932, 1936, 1937 Short dance: Duration 2:50 +/- 10 seconds Rhythms: Waltz plus March, Polka, Foxtrot. Compulsory dance elements must be performed in Waltz rhythm and style. During the compulsory dance elements, the music tempo must be constant and in accordance with the requirements of the Starlight Waltz.

Compulsory elements: • One (1) series (1 circle) of Starlight Waltz, performed separately. The first step of the series must start from the left side of the judges. • One (1) short lift is required, but not more than one. • One (1) step sequence on the center line, diagonal, or circle - partners do not touch each other. • One (1) series of consecutive twizzles. Free dance: Duration 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Compulsory elements: • One (1) long lift or Two (2) different types of short lifts • One (1) spin or spin combination • One (1) step sequence in dance position on a straight line (center line or diagonal) • One (1) step sequence in dance position on a curve (circle or serpentine) • One (1) synchronized twizzle set • One (1) choreographic element, either rotational movement in a pair around their axis, choreographic lift (up to 10 seconds, performed after the compulsory dance lifts), or choreographic twizzles (see Communication No. 1932). SENIORS According to ISU rules 609 and Communications 1932, 1936, 1937 Short dance: Duration 2:50 +/- 10 seconds Rhythms: Waltz plus March, Foxtrot, or Polka Compulsory elements: • One (1) compulsory dance element: the complete series of Ravensburger Waltz, starting from the left side of the judges. • One (1) partial step sequence in dance hold, which must not be performed in Waltz rhythm • One (1) short lift is required, but not more than one.

• One (1) series of consecutive twizzles Free dance: Duration 4:00 +/- 10 seconds Compulsory elements: • Three (3) different types of short lifts or One (1) short lift and one (1) long lift. (The type of short lift must be different from the types of short lifts that make up the long lift). • One (1) spin or spin combination • One (1) step sequence in dance position on a straight line (center line or diagonal) • One (1) step sequence in dance position on a curve (circle or serpentine) • One (1) synchronized twizzle set • One (1) choreographic element, either rotational movement in a pair around their axis, choreographic lift (up to 10 seconds, performed after the compulsory dance lifts), or choreographic twizzles (see Communication 1932).

2015 / 20161 / 6 Estonian Skating Union EUL CLASSIFICATION 2015/2016Beginners Pre-chicks: 2009 and younger Beginners I 2007/2008 (Chicks):Free skating 2:00 min. +/-10 sec.Free skating requirements (for both boys and girls):a) max. 4 jump elements, of whichi) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations may consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in the sequence is not regulated, but only 2 more difficult jumps are countedii) Axel and 2x jumps are not allowed b) max. two (2) different spins c) One step sequence that covers the entire rink. The step sequence is given a level and the quality of the performance is evaluated. Components to be evaluated are:• Skating skills (skating ability)• Performance/execution (performance/execution) Component factor is 2.5. In all elements for which levels are assigned, features are only considered up to level 2. Other features are not considered for level assignment.Beginners "Axel" 2007/2008 (Chicks Axel):Free skating 2:00 min.+/-10 sec.Free skating requirements (for both boys and girls):a) max. 4 jump elements, of whichi) one (1) must be an Axel-type jump.ii) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations may consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in the sequence is not regulated, but only 2 more difficult jumps are countedb) max. two (2) different spins (min. four (4) rotations)c) One (1) step sequence that covers the entire rink. The step sequence is given a level and the quality of the performance is evaluated. Components to be evaluated are:• Skating skills (skating ability)• Performance/execution (performance/execution) Component factor is 2.5. In all elements for which levels are assigned, features are only considered up to level 2. Other features are not considered for level assignment.

2015 / 20162 / 6 Estonian Skating UnionBeginners II 2005/2006 (Cubs):Free skating 2:30 min.+/-10 sec.Free skating requirements (for both boys and girls):a) max. 4 jump elements, of whichi) one (1) must be an Axel-type jump.ii) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations may consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in the sequence is not regulated, but only 2 more difficult jumps are countedb) max. 2 different spins, of whichi) one (1) spin combination with a foot change or without (min. five (5) rotations in total) orii) one (1) spin without a position change with a foot change or without (min. five (5) rotations in total). Spin entry from a jump is allowed.c) One (1) step sequence that covers the entire rink. The step sequence is given a level and the quality of the performance is evaluated. Components to be evaluated are:• Skating skills (skating ability)• Performance/execution (performance/execution) Component factor is 2.5. In all elements for which levels are assigned, features are only considered up to level 2. Other features are not considered for level assignment.ISU system evaluation, some modified criteria (adaptations for children/youth categories):1. Evaluation criteria are ISU Comm.1944 and related annexes. 2. Not more than two 1x and 2x jumps (including 1A) can be performed in the program. 3. Vocal music is allowed. 4. Music duration – every 5 seconds more than allowed results in a 0.5 point penalty. 5. Fall – 0.5 point penalty. 6. In the free skating program, there is no bonus for difficult elements performed in the second part.7. Protest can be filed no later than 48 hours after the announcement of the competition results. Protest can be filed if there are arithmetic errors or incorrectly entered elements in the protocol. In case of an incorrectly entered element, all members of the technical panel (Technical Controller, both technical specialists, and Data Operator) must agree to correct the error. The recording made by the competition organizers is taken into account. The cost of filing a protest is 50€. The protest must be submitted to the category referee in writing. If the referee is not available, the protest must be submitted to the competition secretariat. (ISU Rule 123)8. At EUL championship events, athletes are allowed to participate in higher categories according to the technical requirements of the given category.

2015 / 20163 / 6 Estonian Skating UnionBASIC NOVICE A (younger subgroup) ISU comm. 1947Singles girls and boys: Skater who meets the following requirements: before July 1 of the current season a) has reached the age of 10 b) has not reached the age of 13 Free skating 2:30 min.+/-10 sec. Vocal music is allowed. Neither the short nor the free skating program provides a bonus for difficult elements performed in the second part.Free skating requirements (for both boys and girls):a) max. 4 jump elements, of whichi) one (1) must be an Axel-type jump.ii) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations may consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in the sequence is not regulated, but only 2 more difficult jumps are countediii) 3x jumps are not allowed. iv) Not more than two 1x and 2x jumps (including 2A) can be performed in the program.b) max. 2 different spins, of whichi) one (1) spin combination with a foot change (min. 8 rotations) or without (min. six (6) rotations in total) orii) one (1) spin without a position change with a foot change (min. 8 rotations) or without (min. six (6) rotations)iii) Both spins can be entered from a jump.c) Must have one (1) step sequence that covers the entire rink. Components to be evaluated are:• Skating skills (skating ability)• Performance/execution (performance/execution) Component factor is 2.5. In all elements for which levels are assigned, features are only considered up to level 2.

2015 / 20164 / 6 Estonian Skating UnionBASIC NOVICE B (older subgroup) ISU comm. 1947Singles girls and boys. Skater who meets the following requirements: before July 1 of the current season

• has reached the age of 13
• has not reached the age of 15 Free skating 3:00 min.+/-10 sec. Vocal music is allowed. Neither the short nor the free skating program provides a bonus for difficult elements performed in the second part.Free skating requirements (for both boys and girls):a) max. 5 jump elements for girls and 6 jump elements for boys, of whichi) one (1) must be an Axel-type jump.ii) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations may consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in the sequence is not regulated, but only 2 more difficult jumps are countediii) Only two 2.5- or more-rotation jumps can be repeated in a jump combination or sequence.iv) Not more than two 1x and 2x jumps (including 2A) can be performed in the program.b) max. two (2) different spins, of whichi) one (1) must be a spin combination with a foot change (min. 8 rotations) or without (min. six (6) rotations in total) orii) one (1) spin without a position change with a foot change (min. 8 rotations) or without (min. six (6) rotations)iii) Both spins can be entered from a jump.c) Must have one (1) step sequence that covers the entire rink. Components to be evaluated are:• Skating skills (skating ability)• Performance/execution (performance/execution)• Interpretation (music interpretation) Component factor is a) for boys 2.0 b) for girls 1.7. In all elements for which levels are assigned, features are only considered up to level 2. Other features are not considered for level assignment.

2015 / 20165 / 6 Estonian Skating UnionADVANCED NOVICE (ISU comm. 1947)Advanced Novice is a skater who meets the following requirements: before July 1 of the current season

• has reached the age of 10
• has not reached the age of 15 Advanced Novice programs - short program max. 2:30 and free skating for girls 3:00 +/- 10 seconds free skating for boys 3:30 +/- 10 seconds Vocal music is allowed. There are no bonuses in the short or free program for difficult elements performed in the second part. Boys' short program: a) Axel Paulsen (1A) or double Axel Paulsen (2A) b) Double (2x) or triple (3x) jump from steps (cannot be the jump in point a) c) One (1) jump combination, consisting of 2x+2x or 2x+3x or 3x+2x, and the jumps cannot be the jumps in points a) and b) d) Change-foot layback spin or sit spin (min. five (5) rotations), which cannot be entered from jumps e) Only one change-foot spin combination (min. five (5) rotations on each foot). Spin entry from a jump is allowed. f) One (1) step sequence, which covers the entire rink. Girls' short program: a) Axel Paulsen (1A) or double Axel Paulsen (2A) b) Double (2x) or triple (3x) jump from steps (cannot be the jump in point a) c) One jump combination, consisting of 2x+2x or 2x+3x or 3x+2x, and the jumps cannot be the jumps in points a) and b) d) Layback spin (min. six (6) rotations) e) Only one change-foot spin combination (min. five (5) rotations on each foot). Spin entry from a jump is allowed. f) One (1) step sequence, which covers the entire rink. Jumps that do not meet the short program requirements (wrong number of rotations), will not be valued. Free program (for both boys and girls): a) max. 6 jump elements for girls and 7 for boys, of which i) one (1) must be an Axel-type jump. ii) max. two (2) jump combinations or sequences. Combinations can consist of only two jumps. The number of jumps in sequences is not regulated, but only two most difficult jumps are counted. iii) Only two 3- or more-rotation jumps can be repeated in jump combinations or sequences. iv) No 1x and 2x jumps (including 2A) can be performed more than twice in the program.

2015 / 20166 / 6 Estonian Skating Union b) max. 2 different spins, of which i) one (1) must be a spin combination (min. eight (8) rotations); entry from a jump is not allowed ii) one (1) spin with a jump entry (min. six (6) rotations). If a spin with a jump entry is performed, the spin must be a change-foot spin without a position change, min. eight (8) rotations. c) Max. one (1) step sequence, which covers the entire rink Components that are evaluated are: • Skating skills (skating ability) • Transitions (connecting steps) • Performance/execution (performance/execution) • Interpretation Component factors are: In the short program: for boys 0.9 for girls 0.8 In the free program: for boys 1.8 for girls 1.6 In all elements where levels are assigned, features are only evaluated up to level 3. Additional features are not evaluated for level assignment. JUNIORS and SENIORS – ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules for Single and Pair Skating and Ice Dancing 2014 Single skating short program – rule 611 Single skating free program – rule 612 Pair skating short program – rule 620 Pair skating free program – rule 621 Evaluation criteria ISU Comm. 1944 Note! In EUL championship competitions, skaters younger than the age limit have the right to compete in an older age group. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING: According to ISU rules ADULTS: According to ISU rules