Open Club Competition Ice Dancing, Solo Ice Dance and Artistic Figure / Element Course
Announcement
updated: 14 January 2026
| Date / Time | Sunday, 22 February 2026, from 9.00 a.m. Dolder artificial ice rink, Zurich |
| Organisator | Sektion Eistanz und SYS ECZ |
| Registration deadline | 16 February 2026 |
Categories Ice Dancing
| Category | Description | Dances |
| Ice dance A | Former competitive skaters/ good hobby skaters |
Austrian Walz (2), Cha Cha Congolado (2), Paso Doble (3) |
| Ice dance A spezial | participant with coach | Austrian Walz (2), Cha Cha Congolado (2), Paso Doble (3) |
| Ice dance B | hobby skaters (also two ladies) | Westminster Walz (2), Silver Samba (2), Tango Argentino (2) |
| Ice dance B spezial | participant with coach | Westminster Walz (2), Silver Samba (2), Tango Argentino (2) |
| Ice dance C | Couple, also two ladies | American Walz (2), Tango Harris (2), Foxtrott (4) |
| Ice dance C spezial | participant with coach | American Walz (2), Tango Harris (2), Foxtrott (4) |
| Ice dance D Tournament | Preliminary Dances (also two ladies) | Fiesta Tango (4) Willow Walz (2) |
| Ice dance spezial | Rhythm Dance | |
| Ice dance spezial | Free Dance |
Categories Solo Ice Dance
| Category | Description | Dances |
| Solo Dance Adult Bronce | beginners hobby skaters | Willow Waltz (2), Tango Canasta (2) |
| Solo Dance Adult Silver | advanced hobby skaters | Europ. Waltz (2), Tango Harris (2) |
| Solo Dance Adult Gold / Master Elite | Former competitive skaters/good hobby skaters | Starlight Waltz (2), Quickstep (2) |
| Solo Dance Rhythm Dance | according level of skater | |
| Solo Dance Free Dance | according level of skater |
Categories Artistic / Elements
| Category | Description | Elements / Requirements |
| Element course Level 1-Star |
Sequence of elements from the beginners' course to background music |
1 cross overs left and right forward and backward |
| Element course Level 2-Star |
Sequence of elements from advanced course to background music |
1 Spiral on straight line 2 Lunge Position 3 backward crossovers in figure eights 4 3x Threeturn outside, edge, left or right 5 Waltz jump with landing on one foot 6 forward inside turn with crossover 2xR and 2xL 7 open Mohawk 3x left or right 8 Upright Spin |
| Artistic Free Program |
a competition programme that must contain elements from figure skating. Free skating programme to music, 1 ½. Min +/- 10 sec. in which 3 components are assessed: Composition, Presentation and Skating Skills | The technical requirements analogue to ISU Adult Competition apply. Minimum one (1) and maximum two (2) single jumps. Double or triple jumps, Axel type Jumps and jump combinations are not permitted. Waltz Jumps are permitted, but do not count as a "listed element". Minimum one (1) and maximum two (2) spins are permitted. |
Participation:
Ice Dancing / Solo Ice Dance:
All ice dance couples are welcome. Membership in the ET and SYS section of the ECZ is not mandatory. However, only couples consisting of two club members can become club champions. Participation in several categories and with several or different partners is permitted. Couples consisting of two women may also participate. A separate registration is required for each pair constellation so that the starting lists can be optimised for the participants.
Artistic Free Program / Element Course:
Members of the ET and SYS section of the ECZ are eligible to participate. You can register for the element course or the artistic free programme. For a free skating programme, you must bring your own music on CD or data carrier (USB stick) and hand it in by 9 am. The CD or data carrier should only contain the skater's music and must be labelled with their first and last name. Background music will be played by the organiser for the element course.
Award Ceremony
The ranking will be announced during/after the joint lunch. The Result lists can be viewed afterwards via a link on the club website.
Registration:
Registration deadline: Registrations can be made online until 16 February 2026 at the latest using the web form on Clubdesk.
Music
own music on to be uploaded until latest February 20, 2026 as Audio-File to:
https://forms.gle/w5RTrHsLRuh73mwd9
Audio-File must be labelled as follows:
Club_Name_Firstname_Category_PatternDance
Club_Name_VFirstname_Category_RhythmDance
Club_Name_Firstname_Category_FreeDance
Club_Name_Firstname_Artistic_Free_Program
Ice Dance Pattern Dances:
If the music cannot be uploaded, the CD or data carrier (USB stick) must be submitted by 9 a.m. for categories B and A ice dancing. The CD or data storage device should only contain the music for one pair and must be labelled with the first and last names of both partners. For pairs who do not submit music, or who submit music that is not submitted on time or is not labelled correctly, the ISU music will be played. For the warm-up, No. 6 of the ISU music will be played.
Entry fee
Ice dance categories A, B, C and Artistic Figure: CHF 60.00 per person
Ice dance tournament (D) and element course: CHF 35.00 per person
Ice dancing categories A, B, C, solo ice dance adults and artistic figure:
First category start: CHF 60.00 per person,
2nd and subsequent starts: CHF 30.00.
Ice dancing competition (D) and element course: CHF 40.00 per person
The entry fee is payable by 20 February 2026.
to account IBAN CH42 0900 0000 8004 1613 3, club account.
The following information must be provided: Name, first name, category, any additional categories
QR Code PotFinance Account Ice Dance and SYS ECZ
Joint Lunch: Participation in the joint lunch is optional. Please register separately using the web form.
The price for the spaghetti buffet with 2 sauces and salad (exclusive beverage) : CHF 27.00 per person, to be paid in cash or by card directly at the restaurant.
Disclaimer: The ECZ Ice Dance and SYS section accepts no liability for accidents involving skaters. Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Solo Ice Dance Competition Free Dance Basic Novice/Intermediate Novice/Advanced Novice/Junior/Senior please note spararete Announcement
Announcement Dolder Solo Ice Dance Competition 2026
For further information please contact: Wolfgang Stummer (wolfgang.stummer@ets-ecz.clubdesk.com) and Sybil Huber (sybil.huber@ets-ecz.clubdesk.com).
For the Ice Dance and SYS ECZ section
Wolfgang Stummer
Sybil Huber