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SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD OUTSIDE & INSIDE EDGES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of the long axis.
• Controlling backward outside and
inside edges.
• Smooth backward crossovers.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed and flow
throughout.
From a moving start the skater will begin
the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO sustained
edge (optional free leg position) until the
skater reaches the long axis (4)LBO (5)XF-RBI
(6)LBO sustained edge (optional free leg
position) until the skater reaches the long
axis.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four and maximum of six
continuous curves
From a moving start the skater will begin
the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI sustained edge
(optional free leg position) until the skater
reaches the long axis, whilst staying on the
left foot, step wide to a (3)RBI then transfer
your weight back to (4)LBO (5)XF-RBI
sustained edge (optional free leg position)
until the skater reaches the long axis, whilst
staying on the right foot step wide to a
(6)LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four and maximum of six
continuous curves
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
ey requirements of the exercise must be included.
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SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 2 - ONE FOOT SLALOM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of correct edges.
• Use of rhythmic knee action.
• Maintaining speed and flow
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a good rhythm and flow
both forward and backward.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI/O/I one foot power
change of edge.
(2)LFI/O/I power change of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two repetitions on
each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LBI/O/I one foot power change
of edge.
(2)RBI/O/I one foot power change of
edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two repetitions on
each foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
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SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 3 – FORWARD 3-TURNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the rise and fall of
the skating knee on the turns and
steps.
• Control of bodyweight throughout.
• Understanding of the shape.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate multi-directional turns on
correct edges with consistent speed and
flow.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RFI 3-turn (2)LFO 3-turn (3)RBO (free
leg position optional) (4)LFO (5)XF-RFI
(6)LFI 3-turn (7)RFO 3-turn (8)LBO (free
leg position optional) (9)RFO (10)XF-LFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each
foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
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SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD CROSS ROLLS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a smooth, flowing exercise
with correct foot placement on the
cross rolls.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO cross roll (2)RFO cross roll (3)LFO
(4)XF-RFI step wide to (5)LFI (6)RFO
cross roll (7)LFO cross roll (8)RFO (9)XF-
LFI step wide to (10)RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each
foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
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EEXXEERRCCIISSEE 55 –– SSKKAATTIINNGG EEXXEERRCCIISSEE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct foot placement.
• Multi-directional turns/steps
executed with speed and flow.
• Correct edges and shape.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the skating exercise with
smooth transitions and controlled
speed.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO (2)RFI open mohawk
(3)LBI whilst staying on the left foot step
wide to the (4)RBI then transfer your
weight back to (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFO (2)LFI open mohawk
(3)RBI whilst staying on the right foot
step wide to the (4)LBI then transfer
your weight back to (5)RBO (6)XF-LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Complete a full circuit of the ice
surface.
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
Original-page image is authoritative where extracted text has overlapping or duplicated letters.
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 6 – BACKWARD OUTSIDE 3-TURNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the rise and fall of
the skating knee on the backward
outside 3- turn.
• Control of bodyweight throughout.
• Understanding the shape of the
exercise.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate backward outside 3-turns
with consistent speed and flow
throughout the exercise.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO 3-turn-open mohawk (2)LBI
(3)RBO (4)XF-LBI (5)RBO cross roll
(6)LBO 3-turn-open mohawk (7)RBI
(8)LBO (9)XF-RBI (10)LBO cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each
foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
SMALLER RINKS
The patterns and requirements as laid out and contained in the published BIS Skills Manual can be adjusted, as reasonably
required, to allow the skill execution in rinks of smaller dimensions than the 60 metres by 30 metres, for which the tests are
designed.
All key requirements of the exercise must be included.
Read the preserved assessment handbook. Its edition contains unresolved publication placeholders; it is not automatically verified as the October assessment edition.
Skills 2 Exercise Guide
Read the full exercise instructions and diagrams together. These saved guides do not include the additional options effective from 1 October 2026.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the long axis.
• Controlling backward outside and
inside edges.
• Smooth backward crossovers.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed and flow
throughout.
From a moving start the skater will begin
the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO sustained
edge (optional free leg position) until the
skater reaches the long axis (4)LBO (5)XF-RBI
(6)LBO sustained edge (optional free leg
position) until the skater reaches the long
axis.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four and maximum of six
continuous curves
From a moving start the skater will begin
the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI sustained edge
(optional free leg position) until the skater
reaches the long axis, whilst staying on the
left foot, step wide to a (3)RBI then transfer
your weight back to (4)LBO (5)XF-RBI
sustained edge (optional free leg position)
until the skater reaches the long axis, whilst
staying on the right foot step wide to a
(6)LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four and maximum of six
continuous curves
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD OUTSIDE & INSIDE EDGES
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding correct edges.
• Use of rhythmic knee action.
• Maintaining speed and flow
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a good rhythm and flow
both forward and backward.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI/O/I one foot power
change of edge.
(2)LFI/O/I power change of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two repetitions on
each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LBI/O/I one foot power change
of edge.
(2)RBI/O/I one foot power change of
edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two repetitions on
each foot
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 2 - ONE FOOT SLALOM
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the rise and fall of
the skating knee on the turns and
steps.
• Control of bodyweight throughout.
• Understanding of the shape.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate multi directional turns on
correct edges with consistent speed and
flow.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RFI 3 turn (2)LFO 3 turn (3)RBO (free
leg position optional) (4)LFO (5)XF-RFI
(6)LFI 3 turn (7)RFO 3 turn (8)LBO (free
leg position optional) (9)RFO (10)XF-LFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 3 – FORWARD 3-TURNS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a smooth, flowing exercise
with correct foot placement on the
cross rolls.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO cross roll (2)RFO cross roll (3)LFO
(4)XF-RFI step wide to (5)LFI (6)RFO
cross roll (7)LFO cross roll (8)RFO (9)XFLFI step wide to (10)RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD CROSS ROLLS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct foot placement.
• Multi directional turns executed
with speed and flow.
• Correct edges and shape.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the skating exercise with
smooth transitions and controlled
speed.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO (2)RFI open mohawk
(3)LBI whilst staying on the left foot step
wide to the (4)RBI then transfer your
weight back to (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFO (2)LFI open mohawk
(3)RBI whilst staying on the right foot
step wide to the (4)LBI then transfer
your weight back to (5)RBO (6)XF-LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Complete a full circuit of the ice
surface.
SKILLS 2
EXERCISE 5 – SKATING EXERCISE
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
