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Assessment: in-person test or prerecorded virtual submission
Passing: GOE-based assessment against pillars; aggregate pass shown on official test paper
Where: local rink; virtual permitted
Skills 4: guidance effective 1 October 2026
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EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD CHANGES OF EDGE: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD CHANGES OF EDGE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Control and transfer of bodyweight.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate fluid and controlled
backward changes of edge.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO/I change
of edge (hold for ½ circle), (4)LBO (5)XF-
RBI (6)LBO (7)XF-RBI (8)LBO/I change of
edge (hold for ½ circle), (9)RBO-(10)XF-
LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum four maximum six lobes
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
(4)RBO (5)XF-LBI/O change of edge (hold
for ½ circle) (6)RFO 3-turn (7)LBO (8)XF-
RBI (9)LBO (10)XF-RBI/O change of edge
(hold for ½ circle).
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum four maximum six 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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD DOUBLE 3-TURNS: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD DOUBLE 3-TURNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Equal edges on 3-turns.
• Control of transfer of body weight
from one lobe to another.
• Control of rhythm on the double 3-
turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate good control of 3-turns
and maintain speed, flow, and rhythm
throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO 3-turn (2)RBO double 3-
turn (3)LFO cross roll (4)RFO 3-turn
(5)LBO double 3-turn (6)RFO cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3-turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
double 3-turn (4)RBO cross roll (5)LBO
(6)RFO 3-turn (7)LBO (8)XF-RBI double
3-turn (9)LBO cross roll (10)RBO.
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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 3 – INSIDE ROCKERS: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 3 – INSIDE ROCKERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action through the
rocker turns.
• Control and check of the shoulders
on the exit of the turn.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the rocker turns with
control and rhythm.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI rocker (2)LBI rocker.
Then repeat the sequence.
• minimum six rockers (must fully
utilize the length of the ice surface)
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFI rocker (2)RBI rocker.
Then repeat the sequence.
• minimum six rockers (must fully
utilize the length 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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 4 – FORWARD INSIDE TWIZZLES & BACKWARD OUTSIDE TWIZZLE MOVEMENT: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD INSIDE TWIZZLES & BACKWARD OUTSIDE TWIZZLE MOVEMENT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES SIDE 1:
• Weight on correct part of blade on
twizzle.
• Control of shoulders throughout.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES SIDE 2:
• Introduction to a backward outside
twizzle.
• Correct body positioning prior to
twizzle movement.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate forward inside twizzles
and an understanding of a backward
twizzle movement all with control of the
upper body throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO 3-turn (2)RFI (3)LFI Twizzle
1 ½ exiting with an extended position
(4)RFO 3-turn (5)LFI (6)RFI twizzle 1 ½
exiting with an extended position.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two twizzles on each
foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RBO cross roll (2)LBO cross roll
(3)RBO cross roll (4)LBO Twizzle 1, cross
roll (5)RBO cross roll (6) LBO cross roll
(7)RBO Twizzle 1, cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two twizzle
movements on each foot
• Optional free leg position on
twizzles
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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 5 – BACKWARD CHOCTAWS: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 5 – BACKWARD CHOCTAWS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Understanding the use of the short
axis as a guide for the placement of
the choctaw.
• Control of upper body between the
choctaw and mohawk.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate an understanding of the
choctaw within the exercise with control
and maintenance of speed throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO extended edge-closed choctaw
(2)LFI open mohawk (3)RBI (4)LBO
(5)XF-RBI (6)LBO extended edge-closed
choctaw (7)RFI open mohawk (8)LBI
(9)RBO (10)XF-LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of 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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 6 – MOHAWK & 3-TURN EXERCISE: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 6 – MOHAWK & 3-TURN EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To skate with flow and glide on
exercise.
• Control of transfer of body weight
from one lobe to another.
• Control of mohawks and 3-turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate good control of mohawks
and 3-turns whilst maintaining speed,
flow, and rhythm throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI open mohawk (2)LBI 3-
turn (3)XF-RFI (4)LFI open mohawk
(5)RBI 3-turn (6)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)RFI open mohawk (2)LBI
(3)RBO 3-turn (4)LFI open mohawk
(5)RBI (6)LBO 3-turn.
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.
Read this page in the document readerEXERCISE 7 – SKATING EXERCISE: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 7 – SKATING EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action.
• Understanding the rise and fall of
the skating knee on the turns and
steps.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate multi-directional double 3-
turns within a flowing exercise with
correct foot placement and edges on
the cross rolls.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO double 3-turn-cross roll (2)RFO
cross roll (3) LFO cross roll (4) RFO
double 3-turn-cross roll (5)LFO cross roll
(6) RFO cross roll.
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.
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Skills 4 Exercise Guide
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Open the original diagram or table on this siteCoach’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 fluid and controlled
backward changes of edge.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO/I change
of edge (hold for ½ circle), (4)LBO (5)XFRBI (6)LBO (7)XF-RBI (8)LBO/I change of
edge (hold for ½ circle), (9)RBO-(10)XFLBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum four maximum six lobes
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
(4)RBO (5)XF-LBI/O change of edge (hold
for ½ circle) (6)RFO 3 turn (7)LBO (8)XFRBI (9)LBO (10)XF-RBI/O change of edge
(hold for ½ circle).
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum four maximum six lobes
SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD CHANGES OF EDGE
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
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Open the original diagram or table on this siteCoach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Equal edges on 3 turns.
• Control of transfer of body weight
from one lobe to another.
• Control of rhythm on the double 3
turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate good control of 3 turns
and maintain speed, flow, and rhythm
throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO double 3
turn (3)LFO cross roll (4)RFO 3 turn
(5)LBO double 3 turn (6)RFO cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI
double 3 turn (4)RBO cross roll (5)LBO
(6)RFO 3 turn (7)LBO (8)XF-RBI double 3
turn (9)LBO cross roll (10)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD DOUBLE 3-TURNS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
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Open the original diagram or table on this siteCoach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Rhythmic knee action through the
rocker turns.
• Control and check of the shoulders
on the exit of the turn.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the rocker turns with
control and rhythm.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI rocker (2)LBI rocker.
Then repeat the sequence.
• minimum six rockers (must fully
utilize the length of the ice surface)
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)LFI rocker (2)RBI rocker.
Then repeat the sequence.
• minimum six rockers (must fully
utilize the length of the ice surface)
SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 3 – INSIDE ROCKERS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
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Open the original diagram or table on this siteCoach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES SIDE 1:
• Weight on correct part of blade on
twizzle.
• Control of shoulders throughout.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES SIDE 2:
• Introduction to a backward outside
twizzle.
• Correct body positioning prior to
twizzle movement.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate forward inside twizzles
and an understanding of a backward
twizzle movement all with control of the
upper body throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO 3 turn (2)RFI (3)LFI Twizzle
1 ½ exiting with an extended position
(4)RFO 3 turn (5)LFI (6)RFI twizzle 1 ½
exiting with an extended position.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two twizzles on each
foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RBO cross roll (2)LBO cross roll
(3)RBO cross roll (4)LBO Twizzle 1, cross
roll (5)RBO cross roll (6) LBO cross roll
(7)RBO Twizzle 1, cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two twizzle
movements on each foot
• Optional free leg position on
twizzles
SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 4 – FORWARD INSIDE TWIZZLES & BACKWARD OUTSIDE TWIZZLE MOVEMENT
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
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Open the original diagram or table on this siteCoach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Correct edges and foot placement.
• Understanding the use of the short
axis as a guide for the placement of
the choctaw.
• Control of upper body between the
choctaw and mohawk.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate an understanding of the
choctaw within the exercise with control
and maintenance of speed throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
1)RBO extended edge-closed choctaw
(2)LFI open mohawk (3)RBI (4)LBO
(5)XF-RBI (6)LBO extended edge-closed
choctaw (7)RFI open mohawk (8)LBI
(9)RBO (10)XF-LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• A minimum of two lobes on each
foot
SKILLS 4
EXERCISE 5 – BACKWARD CHOCTAWS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
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