November 25 th, 2017 Athabasca, AB

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1 November 25 th, 2017 Athabasca, AB Hosted by: Athabasca Skating Club Athabasca Multiplex

2 CANSKATE ELEMENT EVENT TECHNICAL PACKAGE ATHABASCA CANDY CANE CANSKATE 2017 GENERAL The purpose of this Event is to provide skaters with the opportunity to showcase their skills in a fun and interactive environment. In support of Skate Canada s on-going implementation of the Long Term Athlete Development Model, the CanSkate Element Event has been formatted to recognize the philosophies of the Learn to Skate stage. This Club level event ideally takes place after a 10 week CanSkate session so that skaters have had the chance to learn all the skills on their current stage. The focus of the Event is on individual skill improvement and therefore performances are not ranked. Depending on the specific logistics of the Club, this event may include skaters from surrounding area Clubs as long as the Hosting Club ensures the Event is run in compliance with their section s policies regarding Invitational. Category Specifications Results will be tabulated for each individual separately. Skaters do not compete against each other for a ranking since awards are based on performance standards alone. Pre-CanSkate: Skaters must not have completed Pre-CanSkate Ribbon. Stage 1: Skaters must have passed the complete Pre-CanSkate Ribbon or are a first year skater. Stage 2: Skater must have passed the complete Stage 1 Badge, but not the complete Stage 2 Stage 3: Skater must have passed the complete Stage 2 Badge, but not the complete Stage 3 Stage 4: Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 3 Badge, but not the complete Stage 4 Stage 5: Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 4 Badge, but not the complete Stage 5 Stage 6: Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 5 Badge, but not the complete Stage 6 Spin, Spiral, Jump: Skaters MUST have passed Stage 5 CanSkate, but NOT have passed any portion of FreeSkate Test.

3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The participants will complete Elements according to their category. Each category will complete one round consisting of the elements. Within the round, skaters will execute each required element in circuit form for Pre-CanSkate through Stage 4. Stages 5 and 6 will be permitted to perform a half ice or full ice program showcasing their elements or may choose to perform the elements in isolation. The required elements are defined as follows: Pre-CanSkate: Fall down/stand up Move forward 2 ft. jump Move backward Stage 1: Fwd. push/ glide sequence Bwd. 2 ft. skating/walking Snow slide steps 2 ft. jump Stage 2: Fwd. 2 ft. sculling Bwd. 2 ft. sit glide Fwd. stop Fwd. 2 ft. turn (CWor CCW-skater s choice) Stage 3: Fwd. circle thrusts-(cw or CCW) Bwd. 2 ft. sculling 2 ft. quick turn fwd. to bwd. AND bwd. to fwd. Bwd. 2 ft. jump Stage 4: (Can be performed as solo, with or without music) Fwd. inside slalom Bwd. 360 degree step turn (CW or CCW) (this is not a two foot spin) Bwd. circle thrusts (CW or CCW) 2 ft. jump fwd. to bwd. AND bwd. to fwd. on curve Stage 5: (Can be performed as solo, with or without music) Fwd. crosscuts in figure 8 pattern(cw or CCW) Fwd. 2 ft. side stop (left or right) Fwd. power jump Bwd. skating push/glide sequence full perimeter - Stage 6: (Can be performed as solo, with or without music) Fwd. 1 ft. side stop (L or R) Bwd. perimeter skating with crosscuts (CW or CCW-determined by draw) Fwd. 180 degree step turn (Mohawk) (RFI-LBI or LFI-RBI) Fwd. outside edges

4 SPIN, SPIRAL, JUMP EVENT This event is for those skaters transitioning from Can Skate to StarSkate Skaters MUST have passed Stage 5 CanSkate, but NOT have passed any portion of a Freeskate Test. MUST INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF: 3 Jump Elements of choice 2 Spins of choice 1 Spiral Sequence The Spin, Spiral, Jump will be skated to MUSIC PROVIDED BY THE SKATER, and will be skated on full ice. Connecting steps may be included, as well as beginning and ending poses. Program length will be 1 minute 30 seconds +/- 10 seconds. STAGE 5 AND 6 CAN EITHER DO THE EVENT AS AN ELEMENT OR AS SPIN, SPIRAL, JUMP OR CAN ATTEMPT BOTH IF THEY WOULD LIKE. IF THEY DO BOTH THEN YOU ARE TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL EVENT FEE.

5 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE The desired performance standard for each Element is defined by three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each performance level consists of three features. To achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold award level on any Element, the skater must demonstrate the first (bolded) feature at or above that level and they must demonstrate at least one other feature of the Element at or above the award level. When at least a Bronze level is not achieved for an element, the skater is awarded a Merit level. Performance standards are measured in proportion to the skater s age, size, and physical strength. Example: A smaller 6-year old skater and a taller 8-year old skater may each receive Excellent for the speed demonstrated in an Element even though the 8-year old performed the skill at a much faster speed. Conduct of the event Warm-up groups: Skaters will complete the competition in warm-up groups of no more than six skaters. The skating order within each warm-up will be the order in which each skater will complete the elements. Warm-upTime: Each group is awarded a three-minute warm-up at the beginning of their flight. Execution of each Element: Within each warm-up group, skaters execute one attempt at each Element. Skaters will be called over to the test ice surface one at a time to demonstrate each of their elements. Each warm-up group of competitors must complete all Elements of the stage before the next warmup group can begin. Progression through the Event: After each skater has completed their Elements, they are to leave the ice surface. *Note: two to three additional coaches or PA s should be stationed in the designated warm-up area to facilitate practice of each skater and help move traffic in and out of the competition area ensuring the correct skating order is maintained. Music: There will be music during the warm up portion of the Elements. For those who are in Stage 4 and up and doing their Elements in a program format, they must supply the Club with their music (MP3 player). Event Schedule: Any two warm-up groups can compete at the same time with different judging panels.

6 Every six attempts at an Element for a group of six skaters takes approximately thirty minutes. Allowing for full warm-up time (three-minute initial warm-up), the time required for a six participant group is approximately 30 minutes. Skaters are to be at the arena 60 minutes prior to their scheduled skate time. Results Calculation: For each category, the overall performance award given is the total of the individual Element. Award levels defined as follows: GOLD: At least two Elements at the Gold level and no Element lower than a Silver SILVER: At least two Elements at the Silver level and no Element lower than a Bronze BRONZE: At least two Elements at the Bronze level MERIT: Majority of the Elements at the Merit level Awards will be presented after each flight in the designated area. REGISTRATION Registration may be done online at You must create an individual account to register for your events. Please send ONE Club cheque for all skaters. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: November 10, 2017 No refunds made after November 10, 2017 Athabasca Skating Club reserves the right to limit the number of skaters/entries. All skating times will be ed to your Club contact person. Entry Fees: $35.00/event ***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION by November 1, 2017 is $30.00/event*** Participant s Waiver Form will be online. Please send ONE Club cheque for all skaters. Make cheques payable to: Athabasca Skating Club. Mail cheques to: Athabasca Skating Club Box 3087 Athabasca, AB T9S 2B9