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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 1 - FORWARD INSIDE CHOCTAWS & BACKWARD OUTSIDE COUNTERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding backward outside
counter turns.
• Controlling the body positions to
execute the steps and turns
correctly.
• Maintaining consistent speed
throughout the exercise.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement to perform clean steps and
turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
START (1)RFI closed choctaw (2)LBO
(3)XF-RBI (4)LBO-LFO counter-3-turn,
whilst staying on the left foot step wide
to (5)RBI push back to the (6)LBO (7)RFO
(8)XF-LFI closed choctaw (9)RBO (10)XF-
LBI (11)RBO counter-3-turn, whilst
staying on the right foot step wide to
the (12)LBI push back to the (13)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full ice surface
• Repeat down both lengths of ice
surface
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD OUTSIDE CHOCTAWS & FORWARD INSIDE COUNTERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To hold a strong backward outside
edge to perform the choctaw.
• Understanding forward inside
counter turn.
• Controlling the body positions to
execute the steps and turns
correctly.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement and depth of edge to
perform clean steps and turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
RBO (1)XF-LBI (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI (4)RBO
extended edge-closed choctaw (5)LFI
counter-change of edge (6)XF-RBI
(7)LBO (8)XF-RBI (9)LBO extended edge-
closed choctaw (10)RFI counter-change
of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
• Utilise the full ice surface
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD INSIDE COUNTERS & TWIZZLES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To hold a strong backward inside
edge to perform the counter.
• Learning to combine two difficult
turns.
• Controlling the exit edge out of the
twizzle.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement to perform clean turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO 3-turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI counter-
twizzle 2½ (4)RFO 3-turn (5)LBO (6)XF-
RBI counter-twizzle 2½.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full ice surface
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 4 – ROCKER-COUNTER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the body check
between the rocker and counter
turns.
• Rhythmic knee action through the
rocker and counter turns.
• Correct edges and foot placement.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the rocker and counter
turns with control and rhythm.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI rocker-counter (2)LFI
rocker-counter.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
SIDE 2 (1)LFO rocker-counter-cross roll
(2)RFO rocker-counter-cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 5 – OUTSIDE BRACKETS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding a bracket turn.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
bracket turn.
• Aiming for equal quality in both
directions (clockwise and anti-
clockwise).
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO (2)XF-RFI (3)LFO bracket
(4)RBO (5)XF-LBI (6)RBO bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFO (2)XF-LFI (3)RFO bracket
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LBO bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 6 – BRACKET-COUNTER-TWIZZLE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the edge control
between the bracket and counter
turns.
• Learning to combine three difficult
turns.
• Maintain flow & control on both
sides/feet of the exercise.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)XF-RFI bracket-RBO counter-RFO 1.5
twizzle-COE (2)XF-LBI (3)RFO (4)XF-LFI
bracket-LBO counter-LFO 1.5 twizzle-
COE (5)XF-RBI (6)LFO .
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six clusters in total
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:
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SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 7 – CHOCTAW-3-TURN-ROCKER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the edge control
between the 3-turns and the rocker
turns.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
clean rocker turn.
• Maintain flow & control on both
sides/feet of the exercise.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO closed Choctaw (2)RBI 3-turn-
RFO rocker (3)XF-LBI (4)RFO (5)XF-LFI
(6)RFO closed Choctaw (7)LBI 3-turn-LFO
rocker (8)XF-RBI (9)LFO (10)XF-RFI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
• Repeat down both lengths of ice
surface
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six clusters in total
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:
Read the preserved assessment handbook. Its edition contains unresolved publication placeholders; it is not automatically verified as the October assessment edition.
Skills 7 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 backward outside
counter turns.
• Controlling the body positions to
execute the steps and turns
correctly.
• Maintaining consistent speed
throughout the exercise.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement to perform clean steps and
turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
START (1)RFI closed choctaw (2)LBO
(3)XF-RBI (4)LBO-LFO counter-3 turn,
whilst staying on the left foot step wide
to (5)RBI push back to the (6)LBO (7)RFO
(8)XF-LFI closed choctaw (9)RBO (10)XFLBI (11)RBO counter-3 turn, whilst
staying on the right foot step wide to
the (12)LBI push back to the (13)RBO.
This completes the exercise.
• Utilise the full ice surface
• Repeat down both lengths of ice
surface
SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 1 - FORWARD INSIDE CHOCTAWS & BACKWARD OUTSIDE COUNTERS
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:
• To hold a strong backward outside
edge to perform the choctaw.
• Understanding forward inside
counter turn.
• Controlling the body positions to
execute the steps and turns
correctly.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement and depth of edge to
perform clean steps and turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
RBO (1)XF-LBI (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI (4)RBO
extended edge-closed choctaw (5)LFI
counter-change of edge (6)XF-RBI
(7)LBO (8)XF-RBI (9)LBO extended edgeclosed choctaw (10)RFI counter-change
of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
• Utilise the full ice surface
SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD OUTSIDE CHOCTAWS & FORWARD INSIDE COUNTERS
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:
• To hold a strong backward inside
edge to perform the counter.
• Learning to combine two difficult
turns.
• Controlling the exit edge out of the
twizzle.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate control of the body
movement to perform clean turns.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO 3 turn (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI countertwizzle 2½ (4)RFO 3 turn (5)LBO (6)XFRBI counter-twizzle 2½.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full ice surface
SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD INSIDE COUNTERS & TWIZZLES
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 body check
between the rocker and counter
turns.
• Rhythmic knee action through the
rocker and counter turns.
• Correct edges and foot placement.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate the rocker and counter
turns with control and rhythm.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RFI rocker-counter (2)LFI
rocker-counter.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
SIDE 2 (1)LFO rocker-counter-cross roll
(2)RFO rocker-counter-cross roll.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full length of the ice
surface
SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 4 – ROCKER-COUNTER
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 a bracket turn.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
bracket turn.
• Aiming for equal quality in both
directions (clockwise and anticlockwise).
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO (2)XF-RFI (3)LFO bracket
(4)RBO (5)XF-LBI (6)RBO bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFO (2)XF-LFI (3)RFO bracket
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LBO bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
SKILLS 7
EXERCISE 5 – OUTSIDE BRACKETS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
