Event Information
| The 2003 NHK Trophy is the last competition of six international senior events of the ISU Grand Prix Series of Figure Skating for Ladies, Men, Pairs and Ice Dancing. The competition is organized by the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) and co-organized by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). The 2003 NHK Trophy will be held at the gAsahikawa Taisetsu Arenah in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, mid-part of northern island of Japan from November 26th to 30th, 2003 which is the third event in Asahikawa since 1990. | |||
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The
invitation is addressed to selected ISU Members to enter participants in
the 2003 NHK Trophy. The Competition will be conducted in accordance with
the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2002, the ISU Special
Regulations Figure Skating 2002, ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2002,
relevant ISU Communications and the 2002/2003 ISU Grand Prix
of Figure Skating 2003/2004 Technical Announcement. Participation in the 2003 NHK Trophy is open to all invited skaters who belong to an ISU Member, as per Rule 109, paragraph 1, and qualify with regard to eligibility, according to Rule 102, provided their ages fall within the limits specified in Rule 108, paragraph 2 and they meet the participation, citizenship and residency requirements in Rule 109, paragraph 2 through 5. @ |
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| Technical Data | |||
| Organizer: | Japan Skating Federation (JSF) | ||
| Co-Organizer: | Japan Broadcasting Corporation@(NHK) | ||
| Place: |
Asahikawa Taisetsu Arena, a heated ice arena with an artificial ice surface of 60m~30m |
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| Men: | Short Program |
The
required elements to be skated are listed in ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 2002, Rule 310, paragraph 1 and 2. For their value, see ISU Communication 1207. Duration: max. 2 min., 40 sec.. |
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| Free Skating |
In accordance with ISU Special Regulations, Rule 320 and ISU Communication 1207 (well balanced program). Duration: 4 min., 30 sec. +/-10sec. |
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| Factors | Short Program 0.5,
Free Skating 1.0 |
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| Ladies: | Short Program | see Men; | |
| Free Skating |
see Men; Duration: 4 min. +/-10sec. |
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| Factors | see Men; |
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| Pairs: | Short Program |
The required elements to be skated are listed in ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating 2002, Rule 313, paragraph 2 and 4, Group A for 2003/2004. For their value see ISU Communication 1207. Duration: max. 2 min., 40 sec.. |
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| Free Skating |
In accordance with ISU Regulations, Rule 321 and ISU Communication 1207 (well balanced program). Duration: 4 min., 30 sec. +/-10sec. |
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| Factors | see Men; |
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| Ice Dancing | Compulsory Dance |
"Yankee Polka" The official ISU music will be used. For the value see ISU Communication 1207. |
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| Original Dance |
"Swing Combo" In accordance with ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing, Rule 509, ISU Communication 1207
and all pertinent ISU Communication 1209. Any 2 or 3 of the following: Swing, Jive, Boogie Woogie,
Jitterbug, Rock Nf Roll and/or Blues (not Twist or Disco). Modern versions of this music are acceptable.
for dances which originated in the period 1920fs to 1950fs. Vocal music is permitted.
Duration: 2 min., 30 sec. +/-10sec. |
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| Free Dance |
In accordance with ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2002, Rule 510, the ISU Communication 1207 and all pertinent ISU Communications. Duration: 4 min. +/-10sec. |
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| Factors | Compulsory Dance 0.4, Original Dance 0.6, Free Dance 1.0 | ||
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| City of Asahikawa | |||
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The City of Asahikawa is located at northern island of Japan. The City is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and the biggest mountain, Mt. Taisetsu locates in the middle of the largest National Park in the country. Typical food is "Asahikawa Ramen" hot noodles with soy sauce based soup. We are very much confident of your satisfaction during your stay. The average temperature in Asahikawa in the late November is 5oC to -5oC.
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