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EXERCISE 1 - FORWARD CHANGES OF EDGE: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 1 - FORWARD CHANGES OF EDGE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate fluid, controlled changes
of edge.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO open chasse (2)RFI
(3)LFO/I change of edge (hold for ½
circle) (4)RFO (5)XF-LFI (6)RFO open
chasse (7)LFI (8)RFO/I Change of edge
(hold for ½ circle) (9)LFO (10)XF-RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum of four maximum of six
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO open chasse (2)RFI (3)LFO
(4)XF-RFI/O Change of edge (hold for ½
circle) (5)XF-LFI (6)RFO open chasse
(7)LFI (8)RFO (9)XF-LFI/O Change of
edge (hold for ½ circle) (10)XF-RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum of four maximum of six
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 3
EXERCISE 2 – MULTI-DIRECTIONAL 3-TURNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the rise and fall of
the skating knee on the turns and
steps.
• Control of bodyweight throughout.
• Good 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:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI 3-turn (2)LFO 3-turn
(3)RBO (4)XF-LBI 3-turn (5)XF-RFI (6)LFI
3-turn (7)RFO 3-turn (8)LBO (9)XF-RBI 3-
turn (10)XF-LFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four lobes
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3-turn (2)RBO 3-turn-
open mohawk (3)LBI whilst staying on
the left foot step wide to the (4)RBI then
push back to (5)LBO (6)RFO 3-turn
(7)LBO 3-turn-open mohawk (8)RBI
whilst staying on the right foot step
wide to the (9)LBI then push back to
(10)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four lobes
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 3
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD 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 3-turn (2)RBO extended edge
with free leg position optional, into
cross roll (3)LBO cross roll (4)RBO cross
roll (5)LBO (6)RFO 3-turn (7)LBO
extended edge with fee leg position
optional, into cross roll (8)RBO cross roll
(9)LBO cross roll (10)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of twice 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 3
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD INSIDE TWIZZLE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the correct use of
body weight on the twizzle.
• Introduction to single twizzles.
• Control of the exit of the twizzle.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate an understanding of the
twizzle.
From a stationary start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI (2)LFI (3)RFI Twizzle 1
(4)LFI (5)RFI (6)LFI Twizzle 1.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two twizzles on each foot
• Axis optional
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 3
EXERCISE 5 – FORWARD SPIRALS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Flexibility on spirals.
• Agility on steps.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a basic level of agility, to
achieve a correct spiral position (equal
on both feet) and utilise the majority of
the ice surface.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO closed mohawk (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
(4)RFI (5)LFO closed mohawk (6)RBO
Optional
(7)XF-LBI using the right toe-pick as
assistance (optional rotational direction)
(7a) hop to (8)LFO spiral
OR
(7)XF-LBI (7a) RFI (8)LFO spiral
(9)RFO closed mohawk (10)LBO (11)XF-
RBI (12)LFI (13)RFO closed mohawk
(14)LBO
Optional
(15)XF-RBI using the left toe-pick as
assistance (optional rotational direction)
(15a) hop to (16)RFO spiral
OR
(15)XF-RBI (15a) LFI (16)RFO spiral
• Serpentine shape
• Spirals must be held for a minimum
of three seconds
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 3
EXERCISE 6 - FORWARD INSIDE 1 ½ TWIZZLE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the correct use of
body weight on the twizzle .
• Introduction to a double twizzle.
• Control of the BO exit edge of the
twizzle.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate an understanding of the 1
½ twizzle.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RFI twizzle 1 ½ (2)LFO (3)XF-RFI (4)LFI
twizzle 1 ½ (5)RFO (6)XF-LFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two twizzles 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 3 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:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate fluid, controlled changes
of edge.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO open chasse (2)RFI
(3)LFO/I change of edge (hold for ½
circle) (4)RFO (5)XF-LFI (6)RFO open
chasse (7)LFI (8)RFO/I Change of edge
(hold for ½ circle) (9)LFO (10)XF-RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum of four maximum of six
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO open chasse (2)RFI (3)LFO
(4)XF-RFI/O Change of edge (hold for ½
circle) (5)XF-LFI (6)RFO open chasse
(7)LFI (8)RFO (9)XF-LFI/O Change of
edge (hold for ½ circle) (10)XF-RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum of four maximum of six
SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 1 - FORWARD CHANGES OF EDGE
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.
• Good 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:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI 3 turn (2)LFO 3 turn (3)RBO
(4)XF-LBI 3 turn (5)XF-RFI (6)LFI 3 turn
(7)RFO 3 turn (8)LBO (9)XF-RBI 3-turn
(10)XF-LFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four lobes
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO 3 turnopen mohawk (3)LBI whilst staying on
the left foot step wide to the (4)RBI then
push back to (5)LBO (6)RFO 3 turn
(7)LBO 3 turn-open mohawk (8)RBI
whilst staying on the right foot step
wide to the (9)LBI then push back to
(10)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of four lobes
SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 2 – MULTI DIRECTIONAL 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 3 turn (2)RBO extended edge
with free leg position optional, into
cross roll (3)LBO cross roll (4)RBO cross
roll (5)LBO (6)RFO 3 turn (7)LBO
extended edge with fee leg position
optional, into cross roll (8)RBO cross roll
(9)LBO cross roll (10)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of twice on each foot
SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD 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:
• Understanding the correct use of
body weight on the twizzle.
• Introduction to single twizzles.
• Control of the exit of the twizzle.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate an understanding of the
twizzle.
From a stationary start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI (2)LFI (3)RFI Twizzle 1
(4)LFI (5)RFI (6)LFI Twizzle 1.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two twizzles on each foot
• Axis optional
SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD INSIDE TWIZZLE
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:
• Flexibility on spirals.
• Agility on steps.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a basic level of agility, to
achieve a correct spiral position (equal
on both feet) and utilise the majority of
the ice surface.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO closed mohawk (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
(4)RFI (5)LFO closed mohawk (6)RBO
(7)XF-LBI using the right toe-pick as
assistance (rotating into the circle) hop
to (8)LFO spiral (9)RFO closed mohawk
(10)LBO (11)XF-RBI (12)LFI (13)RFO
closed mohawk (14)LBO (15)XF-RBI
using the left toe-pick as assistance
(rotating into the circle) hop to (16)RFO
spiral.
• Serpentine shape
• Spirals must be held for a minimum
of three seconds
SKILLS 3
EXERCISE 5 – FORWARD SPIRALS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
