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2 Table of Contents Marking Scale... Marking Translation - Moves in the Field Pass, Honors, Distinction... 5 Marks: Free Skate, Pair, Free Dance, Pattern Dance Marking Translation - Free Skate.. 7 Marking Translation - Pattern Dance Composite Marking. 9 Moves in the Field Singles Free Skate.. 14 Pair Pattern Dance Free Dance Solo Free Dance Resources Authorization to Judge Tables - Tests....5 Figures /18/18 Page 2 of 54

3 Marking on a defined seven-point scale ranging from - to +, in whole number increments, with 0 equal to passing average for test level expectation. The expectation for passing average is unique at each level of test, requiring greater expectation to achieve the passing average, 0 at each higher level of test. Significantly Below Passing Average Clearly Below Passing Average Below Passing Average Passing Average Above Passing Average Clearly Above Passing Average One Test Level (or more) Above Passing Average Marking Equivalency Between Test Levels A mark of + is equivalent to a mark of 0 at one test level above. By marking a + a judge communicates that the skater performed at the passing standard of one test level (or more) above. MITF Example shown: Preliminary through Intermediate and continues on for each level through Senior. Novice, Junior, Senior Intermediate = Juvenile = Pre-Juvenile = Preliminary MARKING SCALE 9/18/18 Page of 54

4 Marking Translation: Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Juvenile One Test Level (or more) Above Clearly Above Above Pre-Juvenile Passing Average Below Clearly Below Significantly Below U.S. FIGURE SKATING MOVES IN THE FIELD JUDGING FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized. Candidate s Name Member # Candidate s Club Host Club Forward & Backward power stroking Move begins w/ skater performing 4 alternating fwd crossovers separated by strong FI edge transitions. End pattern consists of 2 fwd crossovers followed by a LFO open stroke; then a RFI open mohawk followed by 1 or 2 bkwd crossovers. End pattern steps should be performed w/ even cadence except the LFO open stroke, which should be held for 2 counts. The 2nd side of pattern resumes w/ 4 bkwd crossovers separated by 2-foot transitions, aka power push. Should take care to perform transitions on 2 solid inside edges. 2nd end pattern consists of -5 bkwd crossovers. FO-BI three-turns in the field Fwd three-turns alternating to bkwd three-turns covering the length of arena. One length of arena will start with RFO-LBI -turns. Number of sets of threeturns will depend on length of arena and strength of skater. On second length of arena skater performs LFO-RBI three-turns. End sequence and introductory steps are optional. Move may start with either foot. FI-BO three-turns in the field First length of arena skater will perform RFI-LBO three-turns. On second length of arena skater will perform LFI-RBO three-turns. Number of sets of three-turns will depend on length of arena and strength of skater. End sequence and introductory steps are optional. Move may start with either foot. Fwd & Bkwd power change of edge pulls Skater will perform consecutive power change of edge pulls - FIO to FOI - for full length of arena followed by bkwd change of edge pulls - BOI to BIO - for the second length of arena. Skater will change feet at center of arena. End sequence and intro steps are optional. Backward circle 8 Begins w/ skater pushing from standing start onto a BO edge & completing one BO figure 8. Upon returning to center at completion of 2nd circle, a BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating the previously skated circle. Circles should be equal in size & approx. times skater s height. May mark center. Move may start with either foot. Five-step mohawk sequence Skater will perform alternating fwd inside mohawks skated in consecutive half circles. Each series consists of a 5-step sequence. The skater will skate one length of the ice with four to five lobes. MARK Date COMMENTS Focus: (fwd) power, extension, (bkwd) power, edge quality Focus: edge quality Focus: edge quality Focus: power Focus: edge quality Focus: edge quality, extension Total 16.6 Pass Retry Passing Average 2.7 Passing Total 16.2 Only one element may be retried at the end of the test, if necessary. Judge s Signature Member # Judging panel required: Three bronze or higher rank singles/pairs or dance judges who are certified to judge MIF tests. Rev. 9/10 U.S. FIGURE SKATING MOVES IN THE FIELD JUDGING FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) D Candidate s Name Member # Candidate s Club Host Club Date The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized (rule 510). ELEMENTS MARK TEST STANDARDS / EXPECTATIONS (- to +) 1. Fwd & Bkwd Perimeter Power Stroking power, F: extension, B: edge quality All Xovers same quality - solid edge pushing / Good ice coverage Stepping on axis to set proper lobes - strong FI/BI transitions Only one element may be reskated at the end of the test, if necessary. R Circle test result Intro steps opt., 4 alt. F Xovers separated by strong FI transitions, end pattern (even cadence): 2 F Xovers, LFO (2 counts) ops, RFI opmo, 1-2 B Xovers. 2nd side: 4 alt. B Xovers separated by 2-ft. transitions (power push) on 2 solid BI edges (-5 B Xovers-end). 2. FO-BI Three-Turns in the Field edge quality Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis Intro steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot.. FI-BO Three-Turns in the Field edge quality Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis Intro steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. 4. Forward & Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls power Rhythmic knee action / Maintaining or increasing speed Hear the rip - pull at 1/4 of circle Controlled upper body & free leg Intro steps opt. (R or L start) consecutive power CE pulls FIO to FOI, full length of ice surface (chg. feet center ice, end seq. opt.). 2nd full length: B CE pulls BOI to BIO. 5. Backward Circle Eight edge quality Round circles, similar in size / Proper push Body control during position changes (sense of organization in repetition) Standing start (R or L) may mark center, push onto a BO edge, one BO figure 8. Upon return to center at completion of 2nd circle, one BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating previously skated circle. Circles should be equal in size & approx. x skater s height. 6. Five-Step Mohawk Sequence edge quality, extension Good ice coverage / Steps fairly equal on lobe (even beat) Correct edges (incl. #4) with a nicely extended free leg Mohawks should be placed at approx. the 1/ point on the lobe Intro steps opt., alt. FI Mo in consecutive ½ circles, ea. series consists of a 5-step sequence for one length of the ice surface (4-5 lobes). Retry -18 to -1 A Pass 0 to +6 F Honors +7 to +12 T Distinction +1 to +18 Judge s Signature Name Member # Judging Panel Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Single-Judge Panel Required Three bronze or higher rank singles or dance judges who are certified to judge MIF tests N/A Rev. 9/18 Total Above Below Clearly Below Clearly Above Passing Average One Level (or more) Above 9/18/18 MARKING TRANSLATION - MOVES IN THE FIELD Page 4 of 54

5 .2 s. 10 Two Additional Test Result Categories: Pass with Honors & Pass with Distinction Purpose: To encourage skaters to strive for an even higher level of achievement (relative to test level expectation). Skaters who more fully develop the concepts introduced at each test level will have an even greater understanding of skating and balance over the blade. By having this greater level of preparedness, skaters have the opportunity to perform above test level expectation and depending upon the degree of achievement, be further recognized with a test result of pass with honors or pass with distinction. U.S. U.S. FIGURE FIGURE SKATING SKATING MOVES MOVES IN INTHE THEFIELD FIELDJUDGING JUDGINGFORM FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) U.S. U.S. FIGURE FIGURE SKATING SKATING MOVES MOVES IN IN THE THE FIELD FIELDJUDGING JUDGINGFORM FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) U.S. FIGURE SKATING MOVES IN THE FIELD JUDGING FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJM) Candidate s Name # The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although notmember necessarily mastered. Good Candidate s Name # The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although notmember necessarily mastered. Good Candidate s Name Member # edges, flow,club power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized. Candidate s edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized. Candidate s Club Candidate s Club Candidate s Name Member # Host Club Date Candidate s Name Member # Host Club Date The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, Candidate s Club are required and must be strongly emphasized (rule 510). extension and posture ELEMENTS Date MARK Host Club TEST STANDARDS / EXPECTATIONS (- to +) Host Club Date The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, Candidate s Club are required and must be strongly emphasized (rule 510). extension and posture ELEMENTS Date MARK Host Club TEST STANDARDS / EXPECTATIONS (- to +) The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized (rule 510). ELEMENTS MARK TEST STANDARDS / EXPECTATIONS (- to +) D All Xovers same quality - solidfocus: edge pushing / Good ice coverage (fwd) power, extension, (bkwd) power, edge quality Stepping on axis to set proper lobes - strong FI/BI transitions Above Move begins w/ skater performing 4 alternating fwd crossovers separated by strong FI edge transitions. End pattern consists of 2 fwd crossovers followed by a LFO open stroke; then a RFI open mohawk followed by Intro 1 or 2 steps opt., 4 alt. F Xovers separated by strong FI transitions, end pattern (even bkwd crossovers. End pattern steps should be performed cadence): 2 F Xovers, LFO (2 counts) ops, RFI opmo, 1-2 B Xovers. 2nd side: 4 alt. B w/ even cadence except the LFO open stroke, which Xovers separated by 2-ft. transitions (power push) on 2 solid BI edges (-5 B Xovers-end). should be held for 2 counts. The 2nd side of pattern resumes w/ 4 bkwd crossovers separated by 2-foot transi2. FO-BI Three-Turns in the Field edge quality tions, aka power push. Should take care to perform transitions on 2 solid inside edges. 2nd end pattern consists of Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice -5 bkwd crossovers. R 2.8 FO-BI three-turns in the Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Focus: edge quality field Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis Below Fwd three-turns alternating to bkwd three-turns covering the length of arena. One length of arena will steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets start with RFO-LBI -turns. Number of sets of Intro threedepends turns will depend on length of arena and strength of on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. skater. On second length of arena skater performs. FI-BO Three-Turns in the Field edge quality LFO-RBI three-turns. Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice End sequence and introductory steps are optional. Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Move may start with either foot. 2.6 A Clearly Below axis Focus: edge quality FI-BO three-turns in the field Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common Hear the rip - pull at 1/4 of circle Fwd & Bkwd power change of edge pulls Controlled upper body & free leg Clearly Above Focus: power F Skater will perform consecutive power change of edge pulls - FIO to FOI - for full length of arena folopt. (R or L start) consecutive power CE pulls FIO to FOI, full length of ice lowed by bkwd change of edge pulls - BOI tointro BIO steps surface (chg. feet center ice, end seq. opt.). 2nd full length: B CE pulls BOI to BIO. - for the second length of arena. Skater will change 5. Backward Circle Eight edge quality feet at center of arena. End sequence and intro steps are optional. Round circles, similar in size / Proper push Focus: edge quality 2.9 Body control during position changes (sense of organization in repetition) Passing Average Begins w/ skater pushing from standing start onto a BO edge & completing one BO figure 8. Upon returning to center at completion of 2nd circle, a BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating the previstanding start (R or L) may mark center, push onto a BO edge, one BO figure 8. Upon ously skated circle. Circles should be equal inreturn size to center at completion of 2nd circle, one BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating previously skated circle. Circles should be equal in size & approx. x skater s height. & approx. times skater s height. May mark center. Move may start with either foot. 1. Fwd MARK & Bkwd Perimeter Power Stroking COMMENTS power, F: extension, B: edge quality All Xovers same quality - solid Focus: edge pushing / Good ice coverage (fwd) power, extension, (bkwd) power, edge quality Stepping on axis to set proper lobes - strong FI/BI transitions Forward & Backward power stroking Clearly Above Move begins w/ skater performing 4 alternating fwd Above crossovers separated by strong FI edge transitions. End R pattern consists of 2 fwd crossovers followed by a LFO open stroke; then a RFI open mohawk followed byintro 1 or 2 steps opt., 4 alt. F Xovers separated by strong FI transitions, end pattern (even bkwd crossovers. End pattern steps should be performed cadence): 2 F Xovers, LFO (2 counts) ops, RFI opmo, 1-2 B Xovers. 2nd side: 4 alt. B w/ even cadence except the LFO open stroke, which Xovers separated by 2-ft. transitions (power push) on 2 solid BI edges (-5 B Xovers-end). should be held for 2 counts. The 2nd side of pattern resumes w/ 4 bkwd crossovers separated by 2-foot transi2. FO-BI Three-Turns in the Field edge quality tions, aka power push. Should take care to perform transitions on 2 solid inside edges. 2nd end pattern consists of Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice -5 bkwd crossovers Below FO-BI three-turns in the Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Focus: edge quality field Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis -2 Passing Average Fwd three-turns alternating to bkwd three-turns covering the length of arena. One length of arena will steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets start with RFO-LBI -turns. Number of sets ofintro threedepends turns will depend on length of arena and strength of on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. skater. On second length of arena skater performs. FI-BO Three-Turns in the Field edge quality LFO-RBI three-turns. Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice End sequence and introductory steps are optional. Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Move may start with either foot. 2.6 First length of arena skater will perform RFI-LBO Intro three-turns. On second length of arena skater willsteps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. perform LFI-RBO three-turns. Number of sets of three-turns will depend on length of arena 4. and Forward & Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls power strength of skater. End sequence and introductory Rhythmic knee action / Maintaining or increasing speed steps are optional. Move may start with either foot. Backward circle 8 D 1. FwdMARK & Bkwd Perimeter Power Stroking COMMENTS power, F: extension, B: edge quality Forward & Backward power stroking Clearly Below A Below axis Focus: edge quality FI-BO three-turns in the field Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common Hear the rip - pull at 1/4 of circle Clearly Above Fwd & Bkwd power change of edge pulls Controlled upper body & free leg power One Test Level (orfocus: more) Above F Skater will perform consecutive power change of edge pulls - FIO to FOI - for full length of arena folintro opt. (R or L start) consecutive power CE pulls FIO to FOI, full length of ice lowed by bkwd change of edge pulls - BOI to BIOsteps surface (chg. feet center ice, end seq. opt.). 2nd full length: B CE pulls BOI to BIO. - for the second length of arena. Skater will change Backward Circle Eight edge quality feet at center of arena. End sequence and 5. intro steps are optional. Round circles, similar in size / Proper push Focus: edge quality Backward circle 8 Body control during position changes (sense of organization in repetition) Passing BeginsAverage w/ skater pushing from standing start onto Above edge quality, extension Correct edges (incl. #4) with a nicely extended free leg Skater will perform alternating fwd inside mohawks skated in consecutive half circles. Each series con Mohawks should be placed at approx. the 1/ point on the lobe sists of a 5-step sequence. The skater will skate one length of the ice with four to five lobes. Intro steps opt., alt. FI Mo in consecutive ½ circles, ea. series consists of a 5-step Total Pass sequence for one length of the iceretry surface (4-5 lobes). Correct edges (incl. #4) with a nicely extended free leg Skater will perform alternating fwd inside mohawks in consecutive halfabove circles. Each series con Mohawks should be placed at approx. the 1/ point on the lobe Oneskated Level (or more) sists of a 5-step sequence. The skater will skate one length of the ice with four to five lobes. Intro steps opt., alt. FI Mo in consecutive ½ circles, ea. series consists of a 5-step Total Pass sequence for one length of the iceretry surface (4-5 lobes). 6. Five-Step Mohawk Sequence Circle test result Retry -18 to -1 Pass 0 to +6 Honors +7 to +12 T Distinction +1 to Passing Total 16.2 Total Only one element may be retried at the end of the test, if necessary. Only one element may be reskated Passing Average 2.7 testcircle at the end of the test, if necessary. result Retry -18 to -1 Pass 0 to +6 Honors +7 to +12 T Distinction +1 to +18 One Test Level (or more) Above R + Abo 0 +2 Belo +1 Clea + Clea +2 Pas + One edge quality Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis Below Clearly Above Intro steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot.. FI-BO Three-Turns in the Field -1 edge quality A Proper edge the moment the foot takes the ice Controlled flowing edges (no major sub curves) Control in/out of -turns / Adherence to a common axis Clearly Below Above Intro steps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. 4. Forward & Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls + power Rhythmic knee action / Maintaining or increasing speed Hear the rip - pull at 1/4 of circle Controlled upper body & free leg One Test Level (or more) Above Clearly Above F Intro steps opt. (R or L start) consecutive power CE pulls FIO to FOI, full length of ice surface (chg. feet center ice, end seq. opt.). 2nd full length: B CE pulls BOI to BIO. 5. Backward Circle Eight +1 Round circles, similar in size / Proper push Body control during position changes (sense of organization in repetition) Passing Average edge quality Clearly Above Standing start (R or L) may mark center, push onto a BO edge, one BO figure 8. Upon return to center at completion of 2nd circle, one BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating previously skated circle. Circles should be equal in size & approx. x skater s height. 6. Five-Step Mohawk Sequence edge quality, extension edge quality, extension Good ice coverage / Steps fairly equal on lobe (even beat) Correct edges (incl. #4) with a nicely extended free leg Mohawks should be placed at approx. the 1/ point on the lobe T One Test Level (or more) Above One Level (or more) Above Intro steps opt., alt. FI Mo in consecutive ½ circles, ea. series consists of a 5-step sequence for one length of the ice surface (4-5 lobes). +8 Passing Total 16.2 Total Only one element may be retried at the end of the test, if necessary. All Xovers same quality - solid edge pushing / Good ice coverage Stepping on axis to set proper lobes - strong FI/BI transitions 2. FO-BI Three-Turns in the Field.1 One Test Level (or more) Above Fwd & Bkwd Perimeter Power Stroking power, F: extension, B: edge quality Intro steps opt., 4 alt. F Xovers separated by strong FI transitions, end pattern (even cadence): 2 F Xovers, LFO (2 counts) ops, RFI opmo, 1-2 B Xovers. 2nd side: 4 alt. B Xovers separated by 2-ft. transitions (power push) on 2 solid BI edges (-5 B Xovers-end). Focus: edge quality, extension (even beat) Five-step mohawk sequence Good ice coverage / Steps fairly equal on lobe.1 One Test Level (or more) Above + Only one element may be reskated Passing Average 2.7 at the end of the test, if necessary Five-Step Mohawk Sequence Focus: edge quality, extension (even beat) Five-step mohawk sequence Good ice coverage / Steps fairly equal on lobe 16.6 D First length of arena skater will perform RFI-LBO Intro three-turns. On second length of arena skater willsteps opt. (R or L start) FO -turns alt. to BI -turns the length of ice surface (# of sets depends on size of ice & strength of skater). End seq. opt. 2nd length on other foot. perform LFI-RBO three-turns. Number of sets of three-turns will depend on length of arena4. and Forward & Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls power strength of skater. End sequence and introductory Rhythmic knee action / Maintaining or increasing speed steps are optional. Move may start with either foot. a BO edge & completing one BO figure 8. Upon returning to center at completion of 2nd circle, a BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating the previstanding start (R or L) may mark center, push onto a BO edge, one BO figure 8. Upon ously skated circle. Circles should be equal inreturn size to center at completion of 2nd circle, one BI figure 8 by pushing onto BI, repeating previously skated circle. Circles should be equal in size & approx. x skater s height. & approx. times skater s height. May mark center. Move may start with either foot Above Only one element may be reskated Circle at the end of the test, if necessary. test result Retry -18 to -1 Pass 0 to +6 Honors +7 to +12 Distinction +1 to +18 Total +14 Judge s Signature Member # Judge s Signature Name Member # Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Single-Judge Panel Judging Panel Judging panel required: Three bronze or higher rank singles/pairs or dance judges who are certified to judgen/a MIF tests. Required Three bronze or higher rank singles or dance judges who are certified to judge MIF tests Rev. 9/10 Rev. 9/18 Judge s Signature Member # Judge s Signature Name Member # Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Single-Judge Panel Judging Panel Judging panel required: Three bronze or higher rank singles/pairs or dance judges who are certified to judgen/a MIF tests. Required Three bronze or higher rank singles or dance judges who are certified to judge MIF tests Rev.9/18 9/10 Rev. Judge s Signature Name Member # Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Single-Judge Panel Judging Panel Required Three bronze or higher rank singles or dance judges who are certified to judge MIF tests N/A Pass Pass with Honors Pass with Distinction 9/18/18 PASS / HONORS / DISTINCTION Rev. 9/18 Page 5 of 54

6 Marking Translation: Two Marks to Three Marks Elements Technical Merit Skating - Singles Free Skate - Pair - Free Dance (partnered and solo) Presentation Program Technique Technique Timing/ Expression Timing - Pattern Dance (partnered and solo) Expression 9/18/18 MARKS: FREE SKATE, PAIR, FREE DANCE, PATTERN DANCE Page 6 of 54

7 Pre-Juvenile Test Scenario: Strong execution of elements (jumps, spins, steps) w/ technical difficulty meeting Pre-Juvenile free skate test requirements but below the difficulty required at the Juvenile level. The quality of skating and the composite of the program just met the expectations for this test level. U.S. FIGURE SKATING FREE SKATE TEST JUDGING FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJF) Candidate s Club Host Club Date The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required for all of the elements of free skating (jumps, spins and connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music. As specified in rule 4250, the following elements are required: REQUIRED ELEMENTS O One waltz jump or single Axel* JUMP ELEMENTS (5) ps Ts on ue SPINS (2) n STEPS RK +) I Three different jumps* selected from single loop, single flip, single Lutz, single Axel or any double jump, except double Axel One two-jump or three-jump combination including two single jumps, one single jump and one double jump (in either order) or two double jumps (double Axel is not permitted) One spin combination with at least one change of position and optional change of foot (minimum 6 revolutions)** One spin in one position with no change of foot (minimum 4 revolutions)** One step sequence must be visible and identifiable and use almost the full ice surface spins steps He 2 1pm ILoIntt workfor Kult torn.me is CE posinnons Lsp Sts wig projects teeninane slowsection 9treusspeed center mutiluariety Passing Average: Extra elements may be added without penalty. - Two different elements may be reskated, if necessary. Judge s Signature Judging Panel Required 4 Skatingalive insections MARK Passing Total: 5.4 Technical Merit Presentation Total ge Panel g PASS s6 RETRY 9/18/18 0 Passing Average Below Clearly Below Significantly Below U.S. FIGURE SKATING FREE SKATE TEST JUDGING FORM PRE-JUVENILE (PJF) U.S. FIGURE SKAT FREE SKATE TES PRE-JUVENILE (P Candidate s Name Member # Candidate s Name Candidate s Club Candidate s Club Host Club Date Host Club The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required for all of the elements of free skating (jumps, spins and connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music. As specified in rule 4250, the following elements are required: The fundamentals of free skating m extension and posture are required program should utilize the ice surfa following elements are required: REQUIRED ELEMENTS O One waltz jump or single Axel* Member # Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Three bronze or higher rank singles test judges Single-Judge Panel D EXECUTED Three different jumps* selected from single loop, single flip, single Lutz, single Axel or any double jump, except double Axel s One two-jump or three-jump combination including two single jumps, one single jump and one double jump (in either order) or two double jumps (double Axel is not permitted) COMMENTS R spins steps kz IF't ILOI.tt 918 Ccosp One spin in one position with no change of foot (minimum 4 revolutions)** Skatingalinies insertions A workfor INTs seeninoue Slowsection posimons F Duration: 2:00 +/- 10 seconds - For up to every +/- 10 sec. in excess: penalty of one point (-1) deduction (TR 28.04). - For each illegal element/movement: penalty of one point (-1) deduction (TR 28.05). * Required jumps may be performed as solo jumps, or as part of jump combinations or sequences, but no jump element may count for more than one of the jump requirements. ** Both spins may have a flying entry. - Extra elements may be added without penalty. Circle Test Result Retry -9 to -1 MARK (- to +) Elements Skating T Program DED Pass 0 to + Honors +4 to +6 Distinction +7 to +9 Total I o 2 Judge s Signature Name Member # N/A Judging Panel Required Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Single-Judge Panel Three bronze or higher rank singles test judges N/A MARKING TRANSLATION - FREE SKATE O projection Lsp9treusspeed center Sts mutilvariety One step sequence - must be visible and identifiable and use almost the full ice surface REQUIRED ELEMENTS One waltz jump or single Axel* irongerementi jumps Katt torhynne imma One spin combination with at least one change of position and optional change of foot (minimum 6 revolutions)** Two different elements may be reskated, if necessary Rev. 11/17 Rev. 9/18 Above 2.7 strongerementi jumps *Required jumps may be performed as solo jumps, or as part of jump combinations or sequences. **Both spins may have a flying entry. Clearly Above +1 COMMENTS t Duration: 2:00 +/- 10 seconds o 2 EXECUTED STEPS wer, program wing Member # JUMP ELEMENTS (5) Candidate s Name One Test Level (or more) Above SPINS (2) + JUMP ELEMENTS (5) Note: Pair and Free Dance (partnered and solo) tests for Standard and Adult candidates follow this same format SPINS (2) Juvenile STEPS Marking Translation: Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Three different jumps* selected from single loop, single flip, single Lutz, single Axel or any double jump, except double Axel One two-jump or three-jump combination including two single jumps, one single jump and one double jump (in eithe order) or two double jumps (double Axel is not permitted) One spin combination with at least one change of positio and optional change of foot (minimum 6 revolutions)** One spin in one position wit no change of foot (minimum 4 revolutions)** One step sequence must b visible and identifiable and us almost the full ice surface Clearly Above Duration: 2:00 +/- 10 seconds Passing Average *Required jumps may be performe sequences. Passing Average **Both spins may have a flying ent - Extra elements may be added w - Two different elements may be r Judge s Signature Judging Panel Required Rev. 9/18 Page 7 of 54 T (test res Three bronze

8 Marking Translation: Bronze Pattern Dance Test Scenario: For technique, the composite of accuracy, placement, skating skills, style and unison was clearly above test level expectations. The timing was generally correct and the expression just met the expectations for this level. Pre-Silver One Test Level (or more) Above Clearly Above Above Bronze Passing Average Below Clearly Below Significantly Below 6 RFI Opt.-slCh) 19 LBI 1 opmo U.S. FIGURE SKATING BRONZE DANCE JUDGING FORM WILLOW WALTZ Test is (please circle): Standard (WIW) or Standard Solo (ZWI); Adult (AWI) or Adult Solo (AZWI); Masters (MWI) or Masters Solo (MZWI) 5 LFO Candidate s Name Member # Candidate s Club Host Club 7 LFO 12 RBO 1 LBI-Ch 14 RBO 15 LFO 18 RFI 20 RBO LFI-Pr 8 RFO 11 LBO 1 9 LBO 10 RBI-Pr 16 RFO 17 LFI start or repeat man 4 RBO RBO RFO LBO 1 2 LFI-Ch 1 2 RBI-Ch 1 LBO start or repeat lady 17 RBI 16 LBO 10 LFI-Pr 9 RFO 22 LFO RFO 4 LFO 11 RFO 8 LBO RFI-Pr 18 LFO 15 RBO LFO RBO 5 RFI 20 LFO 0pMo 19 RFI (Opt.-slC 14 LFO 1 RFI-Ch 6 LBI Date Number of Patterns: 2 Pattern: Set Technique: accuracy, placement, unison, form, cleanness, and sureness Timing/Expression: correct timing, expression of the character of the music Technique Timing/ Expression MARK COMMENTS U.S. FIGURE SKATING BRONZE DANCE JUDGING FORM WILLOW WALTZ Circle one: Standard (WIW) or Standard Solo (ZWI); Adult (AWI) or Adult Solo (AZWI); Masters (MWI) or Masters Solo (MZWI) Candidate s Name Member # Candidate s Club Host Club Date The fundamentals of dancing must be demonstrated but need not necessarily be mastered. Correct steps and turns, accurate basic timing, good edges and flow on at least the easy parts of the dances, erect carriage and a reasonably well placed pattern are required. Little expression, some difficulty with the hard parts of the dances and little attention to the details of unison are expected. Unison does not apply to the solo dance track test. For adult and masters candidates, see TR and TR Sequences: 2 Pattern: Set Technique Accuracy COMMENTS Pattern-Timing: 1 = :2; 2 = :47 MARK (- to +) Placement Skating Skills Style fin depthpattern 2 Unison (if partnered) 2.9 carriageavg Timing O Expression Music Rhythm: Waltz /4 Tempo: 18 bpm Circle 5.40 Passing Total Retry Pass Honors Distinction Test Result Total -9 to -1 0 to + +4 to to +9 2 Total Pass Retry Passing Average Standard or Standard Solo Adult or Adult Solo Masters or Masters Solo foot placement is pattern a anticipation on o z astirring sug.wauaeeei.intlean expression D R A fin depthpattern foot placement carriageavg F T 0 Clearly Above Passing Average Passing Average Judge s Signature Member # Judging panel required: Standard, adult & masters - Three bronze or higher rank dance judges; or one silver or higher rank dance judge. Solo tests - One or three bronze or higher rank dance judge(s). Rev. 6/11 Judge s Signature Name Member # Judging Panel Required Partnered Track Solo Track Three-Judge Panel (test result determined by majority) Three bronze or higher rank dance test judges Single-Judge Panel One silver or higher rank dance test judge One bronze or higher rank dance test judge Rev. 9/18 MARKING TRANSLATION - PATTERN DANCE 9/18/18 Page 8 of 54

9 A test result is based on the composite of: - Quality - Difficulty - Error (if any) impact (prevalence and severity). Quality Difficulty Error A test result is not based solely on the presence or absence of error; rather, it is the composite of the skater s: - development and understanding of the concepts - difficulty relative to test level requirements - quality of execution and performance relative to test level expectation - readiness to move on to the next level. 9/18/18 COMPOSITE MARKING Page 9 of 54

10 Marking of Moves in the Field Tests (501) P/R - to + in whole number increments, with 0 equal to passing average for test level expectation Pre-Preliminary Adult Pre-Bronze Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating Tests (509) Preliminary - Senior Adult Bronze, Silver, Gold Test Level Test Expectations - Moves in the Field Tests ( ) Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of power (speed and flow). Attention should be given to depth of edges and proper curvature of lobes. The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized. Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form, flow, power and preciseness to their steps. Strong, true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow are expected of the candidate. For adult 25+ and adult 50+ candidates, see rule 504. The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless, the body motion well timed and the flow and power very good. No major consistent errors should be in evidence. For adult 25+ and adult 50+ candidates, see rule 504. The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality and line and footwork control. For adult 25+ and adult 50+ candidates, see rule 504. The candidate must give an excellent performance, displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension and precise footwork control. For adult 25+ and adult 50+ candidates, see rule For adult 25+ candidates (intermediate through senior moves in the field tests), the candidate should show the same level of achievement as that of a standard candidate at one test level below. For adult 50+ candidates (intermediate through senior moves in the field tests), the candidate should show the same level of achievement as that of a standard candidate at two test levels below MOVES IN THE FIELD 9/18/18 Page 10 of 54

11 Test Level Test Expectations - Moves in the Field Tests ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Expectations for adult 21+ and adult 50+ candidates align with the pre-preliminary moves in the field test. The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. Candidates must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. Expectations for adult 21+ candidates align with the preliminary moves in the field test. The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a sense of continuous flow and strength. Attention should be given to depth of edges and proper curvature of lobes. For adult 50+ candidates, see rule 504. Expectations for adult 21+ candidates align with the pre-juvenile moves in the field test. The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, strength, extension and form are required and must be strongly emphasized. For adult 50+ candidates, see rule 504. Expectations for adult 21+ candidates align with the juvenile moves in the field test. Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form, flow, strength and preciseness to their steps. For adult 50+ candidates, see rule For adult 50+ candidates (adult bronze through adult gold moves in the field tests), the candidate should show the same level of achievement as that of an adult 21+ candidate at one test level below. Test Level Test Expectations - Moves in the Field Tests ( ) Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Pre-Bronze Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Bronze Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Silver Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Gold The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of flow. The purpose of this test is to continue encouragement, with fundamentals of ice skating being demonstrated. Good edges, flow, extension and posture are emphasized, although not necessarily mastered. Expectations for this test reflect a passing average that aligns with the fundamentals of ice skating. Skater should demonstrate, although not necessarily master, the following good edges, flow, extension and form. MOVES IN THE FIELD 9/18/18 Page 11 of 54

12 5021 Moves in the field are basic skating moves not set to music. The terms and judging standards applied to moves in the field are for basic skating. A. The elements in the moves in the field tests must be skated in the order as set forth in the schedule of tests. B. Each element must be commenced from a standing, stationary position with a maximum of seven introductory steps unless specified otherwise in these rules. (See rule 505) C. The steps must be skated in general accordance with the diagrams and descriptions. D. Directed by the judge-in-charge, skaters will select the area on the ice surface for their moves in the field elements. 502 Moves in the field must be skated with good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm. An even speed and flow should be maintained throughout. Maximum utilization of the ice surface is desirable. Ice coverage must not be obtained by the use of flat or shallow edges. In assigning marks, the following must be considered: A. Accuracy: The correct start, steps and adherence to the general pattern. B. Edge quality: Initiated through proper body alignment over the skating foot, creating a stable arc that travels uninterrupted until a required transition takes place. Depth of edge refers to the acuteness of the arc and is created by the lean of the body and the angle of the blade when it takes the ice. Good edge quality results in a confident, sure and controlled movement. C. Turn execution: The proper skill and technique of how the turn should be performed. The correct entry and exit edges are to be adequate and maintained throughout the turn for its identification. D. Extension: The general carriage should be erect, characterized by an extended bodyline. The angle of the head follows naturally from the line of the back; the arms should be naturally extended with the shoulders down and back. The skater s hands should follow the line of the movement being executed. The final extended position should be executed in a controlled manner and should achieve the maximum length of all body lines. E. Quickness: Refers to foot speed. It is precise, rapid and crisp execution of turns, changes of edge and transitions. Quickness does not refer to the overall pace at which the move is skated, although in some moves the foot speed will result in a brisk and continuous cadence. Refinements to acknowledge include quick movement that is quiet, fluid and continuous without disturbing the proper and erect carriage of the upper body or interrupting the established rhythm. F. Power: The creation and maintenance of speed and flow without visible effort. It is developed by a continuous rise and fall of the skating knee together with the pressure of the edge of the blade against the ice. (The skater should demonstrate the ability to exert equal pressure against the surface of the ice on both the right and left foot.) End products of power are (1) velocity, speed or pace; (2) flow across the ice; and () acceleration. G. Continuous flow: The skater s ability to maintain a consistent and undisturbed running edge across the ice. Flow does not necessarily relate to the speed at which the skater is traveling as it is sometimes best recognized as the skater starts to slow. H. Posture/carriage: The proper alignment of the hips, back, arms and shoulders, and head over the skate. Unless the move requires a variation, typically, the skater s back should be straight, with the spine and head perpendicular to the surface of the ice. The arms should be extended out from the shoulders, level and relaxed. The free leg should be in a straight line and slightly turned out from the free hip to the free toe. I. Bilateral movement: The ability to execute movements on both sides of the body, clockwise and counterclockwise, forward and backward. J. Strength: The creation and maintenance of balance and flow developed by a continuous rise and fall of the skating knee together with the pressure of the edge of the blade against the ice. (The skater should demonstrate the ability to exert equal pressure against the ice with both the right and left foot.) End products of strength are (1) good posture; (2) flow across the ice; and () consistent pace. 50 An effortless, flowing and graceful execution should be achieved. Subject to a general conformity with the basic requirements and within the limits of the following rules, the skater is permitted complete freedom with respect to the following positions: A. The head should be carried in an upright position, relaxed and held naturally; B. The upper body should be upright, but not stiff; C. The arms should be held gracefully; D. The free leg should be extended, with the toe pointed. MOVES IN THE FIELD 9/18/18 Page 12 of 54

13 Moves in the Field - Adjustments to Marking Major errors Mark no higher than: A touchdown of the hand or free foot needed to save the skater from falling -2 A fall - Minor errors Reduce by: An incidental touchdown of the free foot -1 A loss of balance -1 Mandatory Deductions (506) Reduce by: Exceeding the seven introductory steps -1 Not starting from a standing, stationary position when required -1 Incorrect execution of a second fresh start If a skater starts a move on the wrong foot or skates a move other than that prescribed, the judge-in-charge must draw attention to the mistake as soon as possible. The mistake must be treated as a false start. Such fresh start must be allowed only once per move without penalty. (See rule 506.) 506 Mandatory Deductions: Certain errors in moves in the field tests (with the exception of pre-preliminary, adult pre-bronze and Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating moves in the field tests) require a mandatory deduction of one point (-1) from the mark that would have otherwise been given for that element and do not require a reskate of the element in question in order to pass the test 508 In the case where there is no majority test result among the panel, the second highest result among the panel is awarded (i.e. if results are pass, pass with honors, and pass with distinction, the skater is awarded pass with honors ). Reskating Any Element of a Moves in the Field Test, if Necessary (5040 A-C) A. At the completion of any test and before any other test is conducted, the judge-in-charge must ask the other two judges individually if they wish to see any element reskated before the judges turn in their judging sheets. Should the judges wish a reskate, they will indicate to the judge-in-charge what they wish to be reskated. This must be done privately without conference. If a majority of the panel requests a reskate, the judge-in-charge will direct the skater to reskate the agreed-upon element. If the judges do not agree on which element to reskate, the judge-in-charge will decide. A brief rest and warm-up is permitted before the reskate is performed. B. A reskate may only be requested if warranted in order to mark a test as pass and not as pass with honors or pass with distinction. C. After a moves in the field test, one element may be reskated, if necessary. The reskate may consist of the entire element or a portion of the element. MOVES IN THE FIELD 9/18/18 Page 1 of 54

14 Marking of Singles Free Skate Tests (621) P/R - to + in whole number increments, with 0 equal to passing average for test level expectation Three marks: Elements, Skating, Program Pre-Preliminary Adult Pre-Bronze Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating Tests (626) Preliminary - Senior Adult Bronze, Silver, Gold Test Level Test Expectations - Free Skate Tests ( ) Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the elements and a good sense of power (speed/flow). A relationship with the music should be attempted in the program. The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required for all of the elements of free skating (jumps, spins and connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music. The candidate must skate the selected elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps) on good edges, with good form, flow, power and preciseness. The candidate must also skate to the music and utilize the ice surface. Strong, smooth edges and turns, combined with correct posture and effortless flow while utilizing the music and the ice surface are expected of the candidate in all types of free skating elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps). The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless, body motions well timed with the music, and the flow and power very good in all free skating elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps). The program should fully utilize the ice surface, and no major or consistent errors should be in evidence. The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality, line and footwork control. The program should demonstrate a good, harmonious composition that is skated to the music with rhythm and expression, while utilizing the full ice surface. The candidate must give an excellent performance displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension and precise footwork control in all aspects of the selected elements. The program should fully utilize the ice surface, have a change of pace and superbly express the mood and rhythm of music. Harmonious steps and connecting movements in time to the music should be maintained throughout the program. SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 14 of 54

15 Test Level Test Expectations - Free Skate Tests ( ) Adult Pre-Bronze Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold Expectations for this test align with the pre-preliminary free skate test. The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. Expectations for this test align with the preliminary free skate test. The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the elements and a sense of strength and continuous flow. A relationship with the music should be attempted in the program. Expectations for this test align with the pre-juvenile free skate test. The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, strength, extension and form are required for all of the elements of free skating (jumps, spins and connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music. Expectations for this test align with the juvenile free skate test. The candidate must skate the selected elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps) on good edges, with good form, continuous flow, strength and preciseness. The candidate must also skate to the music and utilize the ice surface. Test Level Test Expectations - Free Skate Tests ( ) Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Pre-Bronze Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Bronze Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Silver Special Olympics/ Therapeutic Skating Gold This is an Advanced Beginner Freestyle program. A well-balanced program consists of elements selected from Badges 1-12 with emphasis on glide and turns. This is an Intermediate Level Freestyle program. A well-balanced program consists of elements with an emphasis on flow, carriage and a slightly more advance skill level. A well-balanced program consists of free skating elements with an emphasis on spins, jumps and footwork. This is an Advanced Freestyle program. A well-balanced program consists of free skating elements with emphasis placed on spins, spin combinations, advanced jumps, jump combinations and footwork. SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 15 of 54

16 The Following Must Be Observed During the Skating of Free Skate Tests with a Program: (622) Elements ( ) Skating (692 (D)(1)) See, Singles Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements for: Jump element, Step sequences and Spins (included later within this section of the handbook). Skating Skills: Defined by overall cleanness and sureness, edge control and flow over the ice surface demonstrated by a command of the skating vocabulary (edges, steps, turns, etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate and vary speed. In evaluating the Skating Skills, the following must be considered: a. Use of deep edges, steps and turns; b. Balance, rhythmic knee action and precision of foot placement; c. Flow and glide; d. Varied use of power, speed and acceleration; e. Use of multi directional skating; f. Use of one-foot skating. Program (692 (D)(2)- (D)(5)) Transitions: The varied and purposeful use of intricate footwork, positions and movements that link all elements. In evaluating the Transitions, the following must be considered: a. Continuity of movements from one element to another; b. Variety; c. Difficulty; d. Quality. Performance: Involvement of the skater physically, emotionally and intellectually as they deliver the intent of the music and composition. In evaluating the Performance, the following must be considered: a. Physical, emotional and intellectual involvement; b. Projection; c. Carriage and clarity of movement; d. Variety and contrast of movements and energy; e. Individuality / personality; Composition: An intentionally developed and/or original arrangement of all types of movements according to the principles of musical phrase, space, pattern and structure. In evaluating the Composition, the following must be considered: a. Purpose (idea, concept, vision, mood); b. Pattern / ice coverage; c. Multidimensional use of space and design of movements; d. Phrase and form (movements and parts structured to match the musical phrase); e. Originality of the composition. Interpretation of the Music/Timing: The personal, creative and genuine translation of the rhythm, character and content of the music to movement on ice. In evaluating the Interpretation of the Music/Timing, the following must be considered: a. Movement and steps in time to the music (timing); b. Expression of the music s character/feeling and rhythm, when clearly identifiable; c. Use of finesse to reflect the details and nuances of the music (Finesse is the skater s refined, artful manipulation of music details and nuances through movement. It is unique to the skater and demonstrates an inner feeling for the music and the composition. Nuances are the personal ways of bringing subtle variations to the intensity, tempo and dynamics of the music made by the composer and/or musicians.) SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 16 of 54

17 Mandatory Deductions (62) Program Time Duration (62 A) Illegal Elements/ Movements (62 B) If a skater fails to finish a free skate test program within the time duration allowed under rules , a penalty of one point (-1) is deducted from the total for up to every 10 seconds lacking or in excess of the prescribed range. A penalty of one point (-1) is deducted from the total for each occurrence. (see rule 6106) 6106 Somersault-type jumps are illegal. 624 In the case where there is no majority test result among the panel, the second highest result among the panel is awarded (i.e. if results are pass, pass with honors, and pass with distinction, the skater is awarded pass with honors ). Reskating Any Element of a Free Skate Test, if Necessary (627 A-E) A. At the completion of any test and before any other test is conducted, the judge-in-charge must ask the other two judges individually if they wish to see any required element reskated before the judges turn in their marking sheets. Should the judges wish a reskate, they will indicate to the judge-in-charge what they wish reskated. This must be done privately without conference. If a majority of the panel requests a reskate, the judge-in-charge will direct the couple to reskate the agreed-upon element. If the judges wish a reskate and do not agree on which element(s) to reskate, the judge-in-charge will decide. A brief rest and warm-up period is permitted before the reskate is performed. B. A reskate may only be requested if warranted in order to mark a test as pass and not as pass with honors or pass with distinction. C. After a free skate test, two different elements may be reskated, if necessary. D. Upon a request for a reskate, the skater may choose to complete any element that fulfills the stated requirement. E. A skater who omitted or substituted for a required element in the test may use one of their reskates to fulfill the stated requirement. SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 17 of 54

18 MINIMUM Req d Elements Standard Free Skate Tests ( ) Program Dur. Pre- Preliminary w/ prog. option 1:40 (max) Preliminary Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Ladies Novice Men Junior Senior 1:0 ± 10 sec 2:00 ± 10 sec 2:20 ± 10 sec 2:40 ± 10 sec :00 ± 10 sec :0 ± 10 sec :0 ± 10 sec 4:00 ± 10 sec # of Jump Elem Waltz Jump/ Axel waltz jump Solo Jumps 4 different jumps (at least two single jumps) Jump Combination/ Sequence Additional Jump Element Spin in One Position - waltz jump different single jumps 1 (two single jumps) waltz jump different jumps: 1Lo, 1F, 1Lz 1 (two single jumps) single Axel different single jumps 1 (two single jumps) no chg. ft. (4 revs) no chg. ft. (5 revs) single Axel double jump 1 (at least one double jump) single jumps no chg. ft. (5 revs) single Axel different double jumps 1 (at least two double jumps) single jump single Axel different double jumps 1 (at least two double jumps) 2 single jumps - - single Axel 4 different double jumps (one must be a 2F or 2Lz) 1 (at least two double jumps) single jump (6 revs) single Axel 4 different double jumps (one must be a 2Lz) 2 (at least two double jumps in each) - (6 revs) Combination Spin 2 different spins per rules ( revs ea.) 2 different spins per rules ( revs ea.) (6 revs) Flying Spin Additional Spin (8 revs) (8 revs) (10 revs) no chg. of foot or position (6 revs) diff. character (6 revs) (10 revs) no chg. of foot or position (6 revs) diff. character (6 revs) (10 revs) (6 revs) (10 revs) (6 revs) - - Step Sequence half ice half ice full ice full ice full ice full ice full ice full ice full ice Choreo. Seq SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 18 of 54

19 MINIMUM Req d Elements Adult Free Skate Tests ( ) Program Duration Pre-Bronze Bronze Silver Gold w/ prog. option 1:40 (max) 1:50 (max) 2:10 (max) 2:40 (max) # of Jump Elem Solo Jumps 2 different half or allowable single jumps 1T, 1S, 1Lo, 1F different single jumps selected from: 1T, 1S, 1Lo, 1F, 1Lz different single jumps two chosen from: 1Lo, 1F, 1Lz, 1A 4 different single or allowable double jumps two chosen from: 1Lz, 1A, 2T, 2S Jump Combination/ Sequence - two-jump or three-jump combo waltz jump and/or allowable single jump(s) 1T, 1S, 1Lo, 1F, 1Lz) two-jump or three-jump combo two single jumps jump seq. or add l jump combo waltz jumps or jumps of one full revolution two-jump or three-jump combo two jumps w/ at least one rotation Spins 2 spins of a diff. character one may be a two-foot spin ( revs. ea.) 2 spins of a different character ( revs. ea.) (if chg. of foot: revs ea. foot) 2 spins of a different character ( revs. ea.) (if chg. of foot: revs ea. foot) spins of a different character (4 revs. ea.) (if chg. of foot: 4 revs ea. foot) Steps / Step Sequence (if prog. option) connecting steps throughout the program (may incl. MITF & spirals) 1/2 ice (may incl. MITF & spirals) 1/2 ice (may incl. MITF & spirals) full ice SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 19 of 54

20 Singles Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements Jump element (6101) Jump element: An individual jump, a jump combination or a jump sequence. (Example: An individual jump is counted as one jump element; a jump combination is counted as one jump element; a jump sequence is counted as one jump element.) A. Individual jump: A jump performed by itself (e.g. not as a jump combination or sequence). Individual jumps are also referred to as solo jumps. B. Jump combination: In a jump combination, the landing foot of a jump is the take-off foot of the next jump. One full revolution on the ice between the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but no weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump combination (but with an error). A jump combination may consist of the same or different jumps. 1. An Euler (half-loop) becomes a listed jump with the value indicated in the scale of values (IJS) when used in combinations between two listed jumps. This applies to all levels. 2. If the first jump of a two-jump combination fails to succeed and turns into a non-listed jump, the unit will still be considered as a jump combination. C. Jump sequence: A jump sequence consists of two jumps of any number of revolutions, beginning with any jump, immediately followed by an Axel-type jump, with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. A jump sequence consisting of only one listed jump together with other non-listed jumps is not considered a jump sequence, but will count as an individual jump. D. Jump repetitions: Each free skate has different limitations on which jumps can be repeated; however, the following rules are consistently applied at each level: 1. Jumps with the same name but different numbers of revolutions are considered as different jumps. For example, a double loop is considered a different jump than a triple loop. E. Non-listed jump: See the List of Jumps page included later within this section of the handbook. Step sequences (6105) Step sequences: A series of unprescribed steps, turns and/or movements. All step sequences should be executed according to the character of the music. Short stops in accordance with the music are permitted. Non-listed jumps and retrogression are also permitted. Turns and steps must be balanced in their distribution throughout the sequence. Turns are three-turns, twizzles, brackets, loops, counters and rockers. Steps are toe steps, chassés, mohawks, choctaws, changes of edge, cross rolls and running steps. Pattern must be visible and identifiable and should be performed by using almost the full ice surface (e.g. straight line, serpentine, circle, oval or similar shape). B. Choreographic sequence: Consists of any kind of movements like steps, turns, spirals, arabesques, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, any jumps with a maximum of two revolutions, spins, etc The pattern is not restricted, but the sequence must be clearly visible. The choreographic sequence commences with the first skating movement and is concluded with the preparation to the next element (if the choreographic sequence is not the last element of the program). It can be performed before or after the step sequence SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 20 of 54

21 Singles Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements Spins (610) Spins: A spin must have the minimum number of revolutions The minimum number of required revolutions must be counted from the entry of the spin until its exit (except the final wind-up in spins in one position and flying spins). A. There are three basic spin positions: 1. Camel: Free leg backwards with the knee higher than the hip level; however, layback, Biellmann and similar variations are still considered as upright spins 2. Sit: The upper part of the skating leg at least parallel to the ice. Upright: Any position with the skating leg extended or slightly bent which is not a camel position a. Layback spin: An upright spin in which head and shoulders are leaning backward with the back arched. The position of the free leg is optional. b. Sideways leaning spin: An upright spin in which head and shoulders are leaning sideways and the upper body is arched. The position of the free leg is optional. All spin positions not according to the above definitions are considered non-basic positions. D. Types of spins: 1. Spin combination: Must have a minimum of two different basic positions with two revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. Must consist of changes of foot and/or position as specified. A change of foot and a change of position may be made either at the same time or separately. To receive full value, a spin combination must include all three basic positions. 2. Spin in one position: May change feet (if allowed), but may not change position. Non-basic positions are allowed and counted in the total number of revolutions. Flying spin: A spin with a flying entrance, no change of foot and no change of position. Non-basic positions are allowed and counted in the total number of revolutions b. A spin that begins with a jump and also changes feet and/or position is considered a spin with a flying entry, not a flying spin. c. When a spin is commenced with a jump, no rotation is permitted on the ice before the take-off. E) Character: In a well-balanced free skate, each spin performed must have a different character (abbreviation). Abbreviations can be found in the ISU Scale of Values for Singles. Character is also referred to as nature. 1. A spin that begins with a backward entry and a spin that begins with a forward entry are considered to have the same character if they are otherwise the same type of spin. For example: a sit spin with a forward entry has the same character as a sit spin with a backward entry, and a spin combination with a change of foot and a forward entry has the same character as a spin combination with a change of foot and a backward entry. 2. A spin with a flying entry has a different character than a spin without a flying entry.. A spin with a change of foot has a different character than a spin without a change of foot. 4. All spin combinations without a change of foot and no flying entry are considered to have the same character, regardless of the number or types of positions. (The same is true for spin combinations with a flying entry see paragraph 2 of this rule 610 (E).) 5. All spin combinations with a change of foot and no flying entry are considered to have the same character, regardless of the number or types of positions and the number of changes of foot. (The same is true for spin combinations with a flying entry see paragraph 2 of this rule 610 (E).) SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 21 of 54

22 List of Jumps *An Euler (half-loop) becomes a listed jump with the value indicated in the scale of values (IJS) when used in combinations, in between two listed jumps, for all levels. **Half flip and half Lutz count as jump elements in the prepreliminary and adult pre-bronze free skate tests (but not in well-balanced competition events). ***A waltz jump counts as a jump element and meets the requirement for an Axel-type jump element for no test, prepreliminary, preliminary and all adult singles well-balanced free skate competition events. For allowable jumps in the corresponding free skate tests, please review the individual test requirements in rules 6471 (preliminary), 6481 (prepreliminary), 651 (adult gold), 6541 (adult silver), 6551 (adult bronze) and 6561 (adult pre-bronze). SINGLES FREE SKATE 9/18/18 Page 22 of 54

23 Marking of Pair Tests (721) P/R - to + in whole number increments, with 0 equal to passing average for test level expectation Three marks: Elements, Skating, Program N/A Pre-Juvenile - Senior Adult Bronze, Silver, Gold Test Level Test Expectations - Pair Tests ( ) Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior The pre-juvenile pair test will consist of a variety of skating moves and connecting steps skated to music. A pair must demonstrate good form with some degree of unison, especially in stroking and footwork. The juvenile pair test must consist of a program with a variety of moves and connecting steps skated to the music. The pair must utilize the ice surface with some degree of unison in good form while demonstrating the fundamentals of pair skating. The intermediate pair test must consist of a program skated rhythmically and in harmony with the music. The pair must show a moderate degree of pair unison, with good form and flow, while fully utilizing the ice surface. It is also expected that the pair will demonstrate some of the more advanced fundamentals of pair skating including intermediate- based moves in the field in mirror and/or shadow skating. The novice pair test must consist of a program with connecting moves and footwork. The pair must demonstrate basic pair unison and good form and flow. The program should utilize the full ice surface and be skated with expression in time to the music. The junior pair test must consist of a program of good, harmonious composition skated to the music with rhythm and expression. The program should have a change of pace, utilize the full ice surface and be skated in good form with very good flow. The pair must demonstrate good partner relationship and show a good degree of pair unison. The senior pair must give an excellent performance. Both partners should move together in complete harmony showing a marked degree of pair unison, good form and excellent flow. The program should fully utilize the ice surface, have a change of pace and superbly express the mood and rhythm of music. Harmonious steps and connecting movements in time to the music should be maintained throughout the program. Test Level Test Expectations - Pair Tests (711-71) Adult Bronze Adult Silver Adult Gold The adult bronze pair test must consist of a program with a variety of moves and connecting steps skated to music, in good form with some degree of pair unison. The pair must utilize the ice surface while demonstrating the basic moves of pair skating. The adult silver pair test must consist of a program skated rhythmically and in harmony with the music. The pair should show a moderate degree of pair unison with good form and flow, while fully utilizing the ice surface. The pair is expected to demonstrate the fundamentals of pair skating including synchronized connecting movements, mirror and/ or shadow skating. The adult gold pair test must consist of a program with connecting moves and footwork to be skated rhythmically and in harmony to the music. The pair should demonstrate partner relationship, unison, good flow and form. The program should utilize the full ice surface and be skated with expression in time to the music. PAIR 9/18/18 Page 2 of 54

24 The Following Must be Observed During the Skating of Pair Tests: (722) Elements ( ) See, Pairs Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements for: Lifts, Twist lifts, Throw jumps, Death spirals, Solo jumps, jump combinations and jump sequences, Spins and Step Sequences (included later within this section of the handbook). Skating (792 (E)(1)) Program (792 (E)(2)- (D)(5)) Skating Skills: Defined by overall cleanness and sureness, edge control and flow over the ice surface demonstrated by a command of the skating vocabulary (edges, steps, turns, etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate and vary speed. In evaluating the Skating Skills, the following must be considered: a. Use of deep edges, steps and turns; b. Balance, rhythmic knee action and precision of foot placement; c. Flow and glide; d. Varied use of power, speed and acceleration; e. Use of multi directional skating; f. Use of one-foot skating. Transitions: The varied and purposeful use of intricate footwork, positions, movements and holds that link all elements. In evaluating the Transitions, the following must be considered: a. Continuity of movements from one element to another; b. Variety (including variety of holds); c. Difficulty; d. Quality. Performance: Involvement of the pair physically, emotionally and intellectually as they deliver the intent of the music and composition. In evaluating the Performance, the following must be considered: a. Physical, emotional and intellectual involvement; b. Projection; c. Carriage and clarity of movement; d. Variety and contrast of movements and energy; e. Individuality / personality; f. Unison and oneness ; g. Spatial awareness between partners management of the distance between skaters and management of changes of hold. Composition: An intentionally developed and/or original arrangement of all types of movements according to the principles of musical phrase, space, pattern and structure. In evaluating the Composition, the following must be considered: a. Purpose (idea, concept, vision, mood); b. Pattern / ice coverage; c. Multidimensional use of space and design of movements; d. Phrase and form (movements and parts structured to match the musical phrase); e. Originality of the composition. Interpretation of the Music/Timing: The personal, creative and genuine translation of the rhythm, character and content of the music to movement on ice. In evaluating the Interpretation of the Music/Timing, the following must be considered: a. Movement and steps in time to the music (timing); b. Expression of the music s character/feeling and rhythm, when clearly identifiable; c. Use of finesse to reflect the details and nuances of the music (Finesse is the skaters refined, artful manipulation of music details and nuances through movement. It is unique to the skaters and demonstrates an inner feeling for the music and the composition. Nuances are the personal ways of bringing subtle variations to the intensity, tempo and dynamics of the music made by the composer and/or musicians.) d. Relationship between the skaters reflecting the character and rhythm of the music; 9/18/18 PAIR Page 24 of 54

25 Mandatory Deductions: Program Time Duration (72 A) Illegal Elements/ Movements (72 B) If the pair fails to finish a pair test program within the time duration allowed under rules , a penalty of one point (-1) is deducted from the total for up to every 10 seconds lacking or in excess. A penalty of one point (-1) is deducted from the total for each occurrence. (see rule 7109) 7109 A. Somersault-type jumps B. Lifts with wrong holds 725 In the case where there is no majority test result among the panel, the second highest result among the panel is awarded (i.e. if results are pass, pass with honors, and pass with distinction, the skater is awarded pass with honors ). Reskating Any Element of a Pair Test, if Necessary (727 A-E) A. At the completion of any test and before any other test is conducted, the judge-in-charge must ask the other two judges individually if they wish to see any required element reskated before the judges turn in their marking sheets. Should the judges wish a reskate, they will indicate to the judge-in-charge what they wish reskated. This must be done privately without conference. If a majority of the panel requests a reskate, the judge-in-charge will direct the couple to reskate the agreed-upon element. If the judges wish a reskate and do not agree on which element(s) to reskate, the judge-in-charge will decide. A brief rest and warm-up period is permitted before the reskate is performed. B. A reskate may only be requested if warranted in order to mark a test as pass and not as pass with honors or pass with distinction. C. After a pair test, two different elements may be reskated, if necessary. D. Upon a request for a reskate, the pair may choose to complete any element that fulfills the stated requirement. E. A pair that omitted or substituted for a required element in the test may use one of their reskates to fulfill the stated requirement. PAIR 9/18/18 Page 25 of 54

26 MINIMUM Req d Elements Standard Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Intermediate Novice Junior Senior Pair Tests ( ) Program Dur. 2:00 ± 10 sec 2:0 ± 10 sec :00 ± 10 sec :0 ± 10 sec :0 ± 10 sec 4:00 ± 10 sec Lift from Group 1 or waist lift from Group 2 Twist Lift Throw Jump (optional) single jumps from Group 1 or single jumps 2 different from Groups 1-4 single single jumps 2 different from different groups & one from Group or 4 single 2 different single jumps 2 different not from same group & one from Groups -5 double 2 different double jumps different not all from same group & two from Groups -5 double 2 different double jumps Solo Jump single jumps Jump Combination/ Sequence single jumps single jumps single jumps single jumps single jumps single jumps single jumps double jumps at least two double jumps double jumps at least two double jumps Solo Spin ( revs.) Solo Spin Combination Pair Spin Pair Spin Combination Death Spiral/ Pivot Figure - ( revs.) solo spin or solo spin combo (5 revs.) ( revs.) solo spin or solo spin combo (5 revs.) or pair spin (5 revs.) (optional) pivot figure (no min. requirements) pivot figure (1/2 rev. in pivot) pivot figure or death spiral (1/2 rev. in pivot) solo spin or solo spin combo (5 revs.) pair spin or pair spin combo (5 revs.) death spiral (1 rev. in pivot) - - (8 revs.) death spiral (1 rev. in pivot) (8 revs.) death spiral (1 rev. in pivot) Step Sequence Choreographic Sequence /18/18 PAIR Page 26 of 54

27 MINIMUM Req d Elements Adult Pair Tests ( ) Bronze Silver Gold Program Duration 2:0 max. 2:50 max. :40 max. Lift from Group 1 or a Group 2 waist lift Throw Jump (optional) single jumps, no Axel Solo Jump single jumps, no Axel Jump Combination/ Sequence waltz jump and a single jump or two single jumps Solo Spin solo spin ( revs.) or Solo Spin Combination solo spin combo (5 revs.) Pair Spin pair spin ( revs.) Pair Spin Combination - 2 different one from Group 1; the other may be a different lift from Group 1, Group 2 or a single twist lift single jumps single jumps two single jumps solo spin ( revs.) or solo spin combo (5 revs.) pair spin ( revs.) or pair spin combo (5 revs.) different one may be a twist lift 2 different single jumps single jumps single jumps solo spin (4 revs.) or solo spin combo (6 revs.) pair spin (4 revs.) or pair spin combo (6 revs.) Death Spiral/ Pivot Figure pivot figure (attempt must be identifiable) pivot figure or death spiral (attempt must be identifiable) death spiral (1/2 rev. in pivot) Choreographic Sequence /18/18 PAIR Page 27 of 54

28 Pairs Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements Lifts (7102) Lifts: For the purposes of these rules, a lift means a complete lift, including full extension of the lifting arm(s), if required for the type of lift concerned. Small lifts, which may be either ascending and descending or rotational in character, in which the man does not raise his hands higher than the shoulder level, as well as movements which may include holding of the lady by the legs are also permitted. Small lifts shall not be counted in the number of required lifts in the well-balanced program. A. Pair lifts are classified as follows: 1. Group 1 - armpit hold position 2. Group 2 - waist hold position. Group - hand to hip or upper part of the leg (above the knee) position 4. Group 4 - hand to hand position (press lift type) 5. Group 5 - hand to hand position (lasso lift type) A lift s group is determined by the hold at the moment the lady passes the man s shoulder. In Groups 5, full extension of the lifting arm(s) is mandatory (To see a full description of each group of lifts, see the List of Pair Lifts in the next section of this handbook.) B. The lift concludes when the man s arm(s) begins to bend after full extension and, consequently, the lady begins to descend. C. Each lift must have the minimum number of revolutions required for the level and a maximum of 1 2 revolutions of the man. There are no minimum revolutions required by the lady. These allowed revolutions of the man are counted from the moment the lady leaves the ice until the man s arm(s) begin to bend after full extension and, consequently, the lady begins to descend. If, during the lady s take off, the man is in a spread-eagle or some other sideways position, the revolutions of the man will be determined by the position of his front foot at the moment the lady leaves the ice. D. For all pair skating lifts, the partners may give each other assistance only through hand-to-hand, hand-to-arm, hand-to-body and hand-to-upper part of leg (above the knee) grips. A change of hold means going from one of these grips to another or from one hand to another in a one-hand hold. Changes of hold are permitted, unless specifically stated otherwise for the level of the skaters. E. Lady s positions are classified as follows: 1. Upright (lady s upper body vertical); 2. Star (lady s position sideways with upper body parallel to the ice); and. Platter (lady s position at, facing up or down with upper body parallel to the ice). A change of position means going from one of these positions to another (one full revolution in each position). Changes of the lady s position during the lift are permitted unless specifically stated otherwise for the pair level of the skaters. F. Carry lift: A carry lift consists of the simple carrying of one partner without rotation; only one-half a revolution of the man is allowed on the take-off and/or the exit. All holds in the carry lift are unrestricted. The carrying of one partner by the other on the back, shoulders or knees is allowed in these lifts. Carry lifts shall not be counted in the number of overhead lifts. These lifts will be considered in transitions. They do not have a value and are not limited in number in junior and senior. However, teams below the junior level and at all adult levels are not allowed to perform any carry lifts. G. Carry feature: A carry in a lift element. The lift must have a legal hold and must rotate according to the rules (the man must rotate at least one and no more than 1 2 revolutions in total). One of the allowed overhead lifts in the junior and senior free skate may contain a carry, but no more. A carry feature may happen before the man rotates, in the middle of his rotation or at the end of his rotation. While the carry feature may occur at any point in the lift, to receive consideration for enhanced difficulty, the carry portion of the lift should occur once the lift has reached full extension. 9/18/18 PAIR Page 28 of 54

29 Pairs Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements Twist lifts (7108) Twist lifts: In the twist lift, the man places both hands on the lady s waist, and she places both hands on his wrists. As the man lifts, the lady executes a Lutz or flip toe pick take off (twist lifts may also have an Axel or toe loop take off by the lady at some levels in the free skate, but those are less common). At the top of the twist lift, the lady completes a twist, rotating freely in the air. While the lady is rotating, the man turns a half turn to catch the lady at the waist for an assisted landing. The lady s rotation may be preceded by a split and may include multiple revolutions. A. The lady must be caught in the air at the waist by the man prior to landing and must be assisted to a smooth landing on the ice on a backward outside edge on one foot. Throw jumps (7107) Throw jumps: Throw jumps are partner assisted jumps in which the lady is thrown into the air by the man on the take-off and lands on a backward outside edge without assistance from her partner. Death Spirals (7101) Death spirals: In the final position while the lady is performing the actual death spiral, both the man and the lady must execute the required revolution with the knees of the man clearly bent and in full pivot position (this is when the lower part of his buttocks is not higher than the upper part of the knee of the pivot foot). The lady must simultaneously skate on a clean edge with her body and head close to the ice surface; however she must not touch the ice with her head or assist herself with the free hand or any part of the body. The lady s body weight is supported by the force of the spiraling edge and the hold of the man. The man must be in a centered position with a fully extended arm. One skate of the lady must remain on the ice throughout the death spiral. A. Death spiral backward outside: Both partners are skating on a backward outside edge. The man performs a pivot and holds the hand of the lady with the same arm as his skating foot fully extended. The lady is leaning backward to the ice, and her arm is fully extended as she circles around the man in this position. Any variation of the man s position, skating direction or edge is allowed as long as he keeps the pivot position as described and the lady circles around him on an outside edge. B. Death spiral forward inside: The man is skating on a backward outside edge, and the lady is skating on a forward inside edge. The man performs a pivot and holds the hand of the lady with the same arm as his skating foot fully extended. The lady is leaning sideways to the ice, and her arm is also fully extended as she circles around the man in this position. Any variation of the man s position, skating direction or edge is allowed as long as he keeps the pivot position as described and the lady circles around him on an inside edge. C. Death spiral backward inside: The same as for death spiral backward outside, but the lady circles around the man on a firm backward inside edge leaning to the ice. D. Death spiral forward outside: The same as for the death spiral forward inside except that the lady circles around the man on a firm forward outside edge. E. Pivot figure: In the pivot figure, the man performs a pivot while the lady circles around him on one foot in a spiral, attitude or similar position PAIR 9/18/18 Page 29 of 54

30 Pairs Definitions, General Criteria and Basic Requirements Solo jumps, jump combinations and jump sequences (710) In the case of an unequal number of revolutions of the partners in a jump performed as a solo jump or part of a combination or a sequence, the jump with the lesser amount of revolutions executed by the partners will be the jump that counts Spins (7104) D. Pair spin and pair spin combination: The pair spin combination must include at least one change of foot by both partners and a minimum of two different basic positions with two revolutions in each of these positions by both partners anywhere within the spin The change of foot and the change of position may be made either at the same time or separately. The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted. The pair spin and pair spin combination must not be commenced with a jump. Any position must be executed for at least two full revolutions to be counted. The change of foot in the spin combination must be preceded and followed by any spin position with at least three revolutions. If there is no change of foot or no change of position by both partners the element will be called a pair spin. Step sequences (7106) Step sequences: A series of unprescribed steps, turns and/or movements. All step sequences should be executed according to the character of the music. Step sequences should be executed together or close together. Short stops in accordance with the music are permitted. Non-listed jumps and retrogression may also be included. Credit will be given to a pair which changes places and holds or uses difficult skating moves together during a step sequence. Turns and steps should be balanced in their distribution throughout the sequence. Turns are three-turns, twizzles, brackets, loops, counters and rockers. Steps are toe steps, chassés, mohawks, choctaws, changes of edge, cross rolls and running steps. Pattern must be visible and identifiable and should be performed by using almost the full ice surface (e.g. straight line, serpentine, circle, oval or similar shape). A. Choreographic step sequence: Must fit the definition of a step sequence and be visible and identifiable; and it should be performed by using almost the full ice surface (e.g. straight line, serpentine, circle, oval or similar shape) B. Choreographic sequence: Consists of any kind of movements like steps, turns, spirals, arabesques, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, any jumps with a maximum of two revolutions, spins, small lifts, etc The pattern is not restricted, but the sequence must be clearly visible. The sequence commences with the first skating movement and is concluded with the preparation to the next element (if the choreographic sequence is not the last element of the program) 9/18/18 PAIR Page 0 of 54

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