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Assessment: Ongoing element assessment in program; Balance, Control and Agility
Passing: Each element must meet its description and requirement; stage completion follows program progress system
Where: normal club/skating-school session
*FORWARD CROSSCUTS FIGURE-8
Stage 5 · Learn-to-skate
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Technical standard: • Perform 1 complete figure-8 with a minimum of 50% blade pushes on each circle
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 4, the skater will perform forward crosscuts in a figure-8 pattern. As this skill should be more developed, the skater is expected to establish a consistent rhythm of “push, cross, push, cross”.
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2021-04; current-linked 2026-09-04
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Technical standard: • Perform a minimum of 4 consecutive edges using blade pushes
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 3 Stationary T, V, L push, the skater pushes onto a curve to hold a glide on an inside edge for half a circle. The skater repeats this action on the other foot. A line or pylons may be used for reference. Emphasis is placed on the blade pushes and balancing on one foot with the free foot close to the skating leg. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance.
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Technical standard: • Perform skill for 1 full length of the ice
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 2, the skater will perform this skill with speed and consistent rhythm. Evidence of power generation must be demonstrated. Blade pushes are mandatory.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform the skill in the skater’s direction of choice • Hold the position for a minimum of 1 second
Quality standard: From forward skating, the skater positions themselves into a spread eagle position on a small curve. The front foot glides forwards on an inside edge and the back foot follows the same curve on a backward inside edge. The body leans into the curve with bent or straight knees. This skill must be trained in both directions to encourage turn out and flexibility.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform the skill through a minimum of 6 pylons on the skater’s foot of choice
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 2 Forward two-foot slalom, the skater will perform this skill on one foot. The skater will be executing change of edges through the slalom. Arms used freely to aid in upper body twist action. Small step downs during the skill are permitted. This skill must be trained on both feet.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform 3 consecutive running crossovers in the skater’s direction of choice
Quality standard: Starting from a stationary position, the skater places their feet perpendicular to the desired direction of travel. Like the walking crosscuts from Stage 3, the skater will perform this skill and add a small jump to simulate a running action. The skater’s feet remain parallel to one another and the arms may move freely to maintain balance and coordination.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform skill for 1 full lap of the ice in the skater’s direction of choice
Quality standard: The skater will skate around the perimeter of the ice demonstrating a push/glide sequence. The skater will jump over the blue and red lines on the ice using any type of jump they choose (e.g. two-foot jump, power jump, forward to backward, etc.) This skill must be trained in both directions.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform 1 complete stop in each direction
Quality standard: From forward skating, the skater glides on two feet and bend their knees/ankles. The skater rotates their body and feet to one side (perpendicular to line of travel) while applying pressure to the blades to create a stopping action. The skater’s feet remain parallel and must be no wider than shoulder-width apart. This skill must be trained in both directions.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform 1 full circle in both directions
Quality standard: From a backward circle thrust or pump, the skater will cross the foot on the outside of the circle over the inside foot. The foot underneath pushes outside the circle and returns to the starting position on the circle. Repeat. The skater may lift the foot off the ice during the cross over action or keep it on the ice. This skill must be trained in both directions.
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Technical standard: • Perform the skill with a minimum 6 pylons or defined curves
Quality standard: From backward skating, the skater enters a course of pylons set in a staggered line with the pylons approximately 2.5 metres apart. As the skater approaches each pylon, they will pick up their inside foot and lean towards pylon to create a one-foot curve. Once the curve is complete, they proceed to the next pylon using backward skating and repeat on the opposite foot. As skater becomes proficient at this skill there will be fewer steps between the pylons. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform skill for the full length of the ice
Quality standard: Following the same description as outlined in Stage 2, the skater is expected to perform this skill with more speed and control. Evidence of power generation must be present.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform the skill in the skater’s choice of direction
Quality standard: From a stationary or skating start, the skater skates forward from goal line to the 2nd blue line in 12 seconds or less. Both feet must be used equally demonstrating an alternating push/glide sequence. Arms may be used freely. Train in both directions.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform a minimum of 3 turns • Each turn must demonstrate a sustained glide in and out of the turn for 1 second
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 4, the skater is expected to perform this skill with more balance and power. All four turns must be trained: • Right forward outside turn • Left forward outside turn • Right forward inside turn • Left forward inside turn Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance.
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Technical standard: • Perform the skill in both directions
Quality standard: Adding onto the description identified in Stage 2 - 180° glide turn, the skater will hold their glide for to complete a full tight 360° circle. The skater has the option to complete this skill on one or two feet, exiting with forward skating. This skill must be trained in both directions.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform 1 jump on the skater’s foot and edge of choice
Quality standard: Using the same description as Stage 4 Forward to backward jump, two-feet, the skater will perform this skill on one foot. This skill must be trained on both feet and both edges
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform 1 jump with the skater’s foot of choice
Quality standard: From forward skating, the skater swings one leg forward while applying pressure downward on the skating foot to propel the skater into the air. The leg that swung forward returns to land under the body and quickly transfers the weight to the opposite foot to perform a forward glide exit. Skaters may land on the toe pick or the flat of the blade before pushing onto the forward glide. Train both feet.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform a minimum of 2 revolutions in the direction of choice for the skater
Quality standard: From a stationary position, forward glide or two-foot spin, the skater begins with their knee/ankle bent. Using a combination of knee/ ankle action and hip/shoulder twist the spin is initiated while maintain upright posture. Arms extend laterally and pull inwards while maintaining upright posture. A forward or backward spin is acceptable.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform a minimum of 2 revolutions with at least 3 changes of feet in the skater’s direction of choice
Quality standard: The skater initiates a two foot or one-foot spin. While maintaining reasonable balance, the skater picks up or rotates on one foot before changing to the other foot. This action is repeated until the end of the spin. Travelling is acceptable. The number of revolutions on each foot is not important as this skill is a progression to more advanced spins.
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Skate CanadaCanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements
Technical standard: • Perform a of minimum 6 tight glide turns in alternating directions
Quality standard: Using the description identified in Stage 2 180° glide turn, the skaters will perform this skill with increased speed and balance. The technique of this glide turn is identified as follows: • The inside foot leads into the curve and is held slightly in front • The skater’s weight shifts onto back foot. This is a short radius turn used instead of stopping and starting, performed at low and medium speeds allowing skaters to react to changing game situations.
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