RULES

The Eastern Sectional Championships are sanctioned by The United States Figure
Skating Association (USFSA) and will be conducted under the rules set forth in
the 1997 edition of the official USFSA Rulebook and this announcement. 
Particular note should be taken of Rules of the Qualifying Competition Rules
and the Skating Standards Regulations in the 1997 edition of the USFSA Rulebook.

The Cantiague Figure Skating Club, Inc., The United States Figure Skating
Association, and the ice arenas being utilized for these events accept no
responsibility for injury or damage sustained by any participant in these
championships (see CR 15.01 in the 1996 edition of the USFSA Rulebook).

If you have any questions, please call:

Cynthia Flynn	              Wendy Weston-Enzmann	Tom Dodge
Sectional Vice Chair	      Chief Referee	        Easterns Chairman
(716) 293-1565		      (617) 937-3803	        (516) 956-0600


SKATING ORDER DRAW

Skating order, figures, starting foot, and dances will be posted on the 
Official Bulletin Board at the first official practice session for the 
competition.

	

REGISTRATION


All Competitors and Professionals must register before going to the Arena.


TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS

For Security reasons, entry to all events will require an identification badge 
which will be issued to all Competitors, one Chaperone, and the designated 
Professional when you register (Registration desk at hotel). Identification 
badges must be worn at all times.  There will be a $20.00 fee charge to 
replace any lost badges. Badges for one additional parent and coach are 
available at the registration desk.  Photo identification will be required.

ALL PROFESSIONALS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USFSA AND MUST SHOW THEIR MEMBERSHIP 
CARD

SCHEDULES

All schedules, events and practices are tentative.  The times may change, when 
you check in, look for any changes on the Official bulletin board at the 
Marriott. 



For further information regarding the 1997 Eastern Sectional Figure Skating 
Championships, please contact:

Cantiague FSC
Post Office Box 220
Hicksville, NY 11802-0220
(516) 956-0600
e-mail cfsc1@aol.com

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Competition Chairman         Tom Dodge		(516) 956-0600
Practice Ice Chairman	     Jeanette Hanfling  (516) 627-7921
Marriott Hotel Registration			(516) 794-3800
Cantiague Rink Direct Number			(516) 571-7056