RULES/CONDUCT/ELIGIBILITY
The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills and will be governed by the rules effective for the 2007-2008 qualifying competition season except as modified in this announcement. Chief Referee: Don Mumper. Eligible competitors must be current members in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating and shall be eligible to enter events based on their test status (as of July 7, 2008) or compete up one level, but not both. Free Skating events are divided into regular Competitive FS events and Competitive Test Track FS events. All Test Track events will be judged under the 6.0 system. Free Skating, Jump and Spin events will be judged using the IJS Mini System for juvenile - senior levels only. Please note the qualifications and requirements for each. Competitors may enter FS events in one or the other, not both. Individual events will be cancelled if there are less than two skater entered.

FACILITY
Swonder Ice Arena is home to the Greater Evansville FSC, and has two ice surfaces; both measure 200 feet x 85 feet, with slightly rounded corners. Dressing rooms will be available during practice ice and the competition. The facility is located on the east side of Evansville and is conveniently located near the Eastland Mall, Showplace Cinemas (IMAX), and many hotels and restaurants.

EVENTS/ENTRIES/FEES
IJS Judging System Will Be Used for Juvenile – Senior Events!
Entries
All Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2008. Payment must accompany entries.
Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Greater Evansville Figure Skating Club and must include a $25 late fee. A $25 service charge will be assessed for each returned check. Late entries will be accepted until July 14, 2008 based on availability. After July 14, 2008 NO late entries will be accepted. No refunds will be given after the June 30, 2008 deadline unless the event is cancelled for lack of entries. Entries where incorrect levels were entered on the application form and changes need to be made will be assessed a $25 change fee.
* A test session will also be held on Friday August 15th prior to the start of the competition. A testing application is included in this packet. *

Event Fees
The first single event…………………………………………… $70.00
Additional single events………………………………………... $30.00
Pairs (as first event)…………………………………………….. $35.00
Pairs (as second event)…………………………………………..$20.00
Basic Skills………………………………………………………$30.00

PRACTICE ICE
A limited amount of practice ice will be available throughout the event. Practice Ice forms are included in this packet and should be mailed with your entry form. You will receive your practice ice times with your competition schedule. Practice ice will be sold on a first come first serve basis, and will be $8.00 in advance and $10.00 walk- on if space is available. Each practice ice session will be 20 minutes in duration, and will be limited to 20 skaters.

MAIL APPICATION TO:
SWONDER ICE ARENA
GEFSC INVITATIONAL
ATTN: Lisa Hurt
209 N. Boeke Rd.
Evansville, IN 47711