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Single Salchow

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Australia Not established from indexed evidence

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Canada Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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STAR Assessments

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AR 1-5 Freeskate assessments are coach assessed on Club sessions. 2.1. STAR 1 - Elements Waltz Jump Single Salchow Single Toe Loop Forward Upright Spin Backward Upright Spin Passing requirements: four of five elements rated silver or better There is no program assessment at the STAR 1 level. 2.2. STAR 2 - Elements Single Salchow Sin

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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide

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d to prepare for their jumps from skating. Standstill starts are not acceptable for the assessment. Single Salchow (single Salchow) Definition: An edge jump with natural rotation from a backward inside edge; listed in the Scale of Values according to the number of rotations. Description: From skating, the skater may prepare for thei

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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide

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Resource Guide July 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 10 STAR 2 FREESKATE ELEMENTS - STAR 2 JUMPS Single Salchow (single Salchow) Definition and Description: Same as STAR 1 with more speed, height, and control. Single Loop (single loop) Definition: An edge jump with natural rotation that takes off from a backward outside edge; lis

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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide

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e number of missing attempted different doubles Example: 1A double flip single flip+double toe loop single Salchow+single loop single Lutz double loop The single Lutz must be assessed as bronze.

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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide

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e) 1W Triple Toe Loop triple toe loop Single Toe Loop single toe loop Triple Salchow triple Salchow Single Salchow single Salchow Triple Loop triple loop Single Loop single loop Triple Flip triple flip Single Flip single flip Triple Lutz triple Lutz Single Lutz single Lutz Triple Axel 3A Single Axel 1A Double Toe Loop double toe loo

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Competition Program Requirements - STAR

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irection on a circle (one round forward, one round backward); skater to choose direction Waltz Jump Single Salchow Single Toe Loop Forward Upright Spin Backward Upright Spin Forward Spiral circles: Two Spirals , one on each foot executed on a circle in the same direction; skater chooses direction Creative Expression routine (30 seco

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Freeskate Elements Assessment Sheets

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GOLD Waltz Jump (1W) Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Execution G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Speed/Flow Landing Single Salchow (single Salchow) Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Execution G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Speed/Flow Landing Single Toe Loop (single toe loop) Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Execution G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Speed/Flow Landing Forward Upri

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Freeskate Elements Assessment Sheets

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ed centre, stable throughout, min revs. ELEMENT CRITERIA RATING OVERALL COMMENTS BRONZE SILVER GOLD Single Salchow (single Salchow) Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Execution G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Speed/Flow Landing Single Loop (single loop) Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Execution G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Speed/Flow Landing Single Flip (single

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Freeskate Program Assessment Sheets

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h: 2:10 maximum) Date: D D / M M / Y Y Y Y Candidate: Assessor: PROGRAM CONTENT JUMPS SPINS OTHER ☐ Single Salchow ☐ Single Toe Loop ☐ Single Loop ☐ Single Flip or Single Lutz ☐ Waltz Jump + Single Toe Loop Combination or Waltz Jump + Single Loop Combination ☐ Backward Upright Spin ☐ Forward Sit Spin or Forward Camel Spin ☐ Forward

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STAR 1

STAR Freeskate Elements

Single Salchow

    Choice or permission in this wording. Not every listed element is necessarily required.

    Translation: Not applicable. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

    2026-07 · STAR 1 Freeskate Element Content; see CA-001

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    STAR 2

    STAR Freeskate Elements

    Single Salchow

      Choice or permission in this wording. Not every listed element is necessarily required.

      Translation: Not applicable. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

      2026-07 · STAR 2 Freeskate Element Content; see CA-001

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      China Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

      Retrieval coverage: 0 linked requirement records, 0 supplemental entries and 2 document pages. These counts can overlap. This topic has not received a complete country-specific obligation review.

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      国家花样滑冰等级测试大纲修订说明

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      5 圈),必须三字进入 3.接续步:1 个 LFO 燕式平衡(3 秒) 4.自由滑动作:2 个方向后交叉步,每个方向至少连续 3 次 (三)成人三级 在音乐伴奏下 音乐时间:1'±10′′ 1.跳跃:single Salchow 2.旋转: USp (3 圈),必须三字进入 3.接续步:1 个 RFI 燕式平衡(3 秒) 4.任选一个自由滑动作 (四)成人四级 在音乐伴奏下 音乐时间:1' 30′′±10′′ 1.跳跃:single toe loop single loop 2.旋转: SSp(3 圈) 3.接续步:1 个 RFO 燕式平衡(3 秒),1 个 LFI 燕式平衡(3 秒) 4.任选一个自由滑动作

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      国家花样滑冰等级测试大纲修订说明

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      (五)成人五级 在音乐伴奏下 音乐时间:1' 40′′±10′′ 1.跳跃:single flip single Salchow+single toe loop 2.旋转: CSp (3 圈) 3.接续步:1 个 BO 燕式平(3 秒),1 个 BI 燕式平衡(3 秒) 4.任选一个自由滑动作 (六)成人六级 在音乐伴奏下 音乐时间:1' 40′′±10′′ 1. 跳跃:single Lutz single loop+single loop 2. 旋转: CoSp (6 圈),至少 2 种基本姿势 3. 接续步:两个有创意的自由动作(不包括燕式平衡)

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      No individually linked requirement match has been established. This does not mean the element is absent. Check programmes and evidence gaps.

      Finland Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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      Yksinluistelun elementtitestien vaatimukset / pariluistelun elementtitestivaatimukset

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      ritettuna: ISU SILMUPOJAT suositus: B-SILMUT tytöt Tytöt ja pojat - axel (1A) - kaikki yksöishypyt (single Salchow, single toe loop, single loop, single flip, single Lutz) - istumapiruetti vähintään 3 kierrosta (SSp) - vaakapiruetti vähintään 3 kierrosta (CSp) - yhden jalan yhdistelmäpiruetti (kaikki 3 perusasentoa), yhteensä vähint

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      ET1

      Elementtitestit

      Single Salchow (1S)

        Restriction or exception in this wording. Read the complete clause; a match does not mean it is required.

        Translation: High for ISU codes; Medium-High for prose. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

        from 2024-06-01 · pp. 1-2, ET1 (all stated genders)

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        France Not established from indexed evidence

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        No individually linked requirement match has been established. This does not mean the element is absent. Check programmes and evidence gaps.

        Germany Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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        Elemente und Ausführungsbestimmungen für Eiskunstlauf Kürklassen 1-8

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        ogen va/ve + FW + Dreier ve + Dreier va + FW in den Auslauf + ÜS v, in Kreisform 4 Einfach Salchow (single Salchow) 5 Einfach Toeloop (single toe loop) 6 SK aus Dreiersprung + Einfach Rittberger(single loop) 7 Standpirouette re (USp) 5U, Level B Keine Features erlaubt 8 Sitzpirouette re (SSp) 5U, Level B Keine Features erlaubt Kürkl

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        Kürklasse 8 Prüfungsbogen

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        ubt Sitzpirouette re (SSp) 5U, Level B 1 2 3 4 5 Keine Features erlaubt 6 7 8 9 10 Einfach Salchow (single Salchow) Einfach Toeloop (single toe loop) SK aus Dreiersprung + Einfach Rittberger (single loop) SF mit Übersetzen + Mohawk e, beidseitig 2x ÜS ve + Mohawk ve + 2x ÜS r + Mohawk re, in Kreisform SF aus Chasseé v + Schlangenbog

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        Kürklasse 8

        Active-section federation link checked 2026-09-14; retain each sheet’s printed edition and general execution rules.

        en va/ve + FW + Dreier ve + Dreier va + FW in den 3 Auslauf + ÜS v, in Kreisform 4 Einfach Salchow (single Salchow) 4 5 Einfach Toeloop (single toe loop) 5 6 SK aus Dreiersprung + Einfach Rittberger (single loop) 6 7 Standpirouette re (Usp) 5U, Level B Keine Features erlaubt 7 8 Sitzpirouette re (SSp) 5U, Level B 8 Keine Features er

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        Kürklasse 7

        Active-section federation link checked 2026-09-14; retain each sheet’s printed edition and general execution rules.

        prung von der Innenkante 5 SK aus Einfach Rittberger (single loop) + Euler (1Eu) + Einfach Slachow (single Salchow) 6 Kombinationspsirouette mit FW (CCoSp): Sitzpirouette re 5U+ FW+ Standpirouette ra 5U, Level B Keine Features erlaubt 7 Waagepirouette re (CSp) 5U, Level B 8 Keine Features erlaubt Name geb. am GOE GOE GOE GOE GOE GOE

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        Free-skating class 8

        Single Salchow (1S).

        Recorded element mention. Read the linked test for its complete obligation and conditions.

        Working English from the eight federation-linked sheets printed 'ab Saison 2024-25'. Not independently reviewed. German turn names and edge/direction codes remain where a verified glossary is not available. Plus signs preserve ordered combinations, not choices. Asterisks on spin levels remain source qualifications, not removed conditions.

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        Free-skating class 7

        Jump combination: single loop (1Lo) + Euler (1Eu) + single Salchow (1S).

        Recorded element mention. Read the linked test for its complete obligation and conditions.

        Working English from the eight federation-linked sheets printed 'ab Saison 2024-25'. Not independently reviewed. German turn names and edge/direction codes remain where a verified glossary is not available. Plus signs preserve ordered combinations, not choices. Asterisks on spin levels remain source qualifications, not removed conditions.

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        Kürklasse 8

        Kürklassen 8-1

        Einfach Salchow 1S

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          Translation: High. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

          unknown · pp. 1-3; Kürklasse 8

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          Kürklasse 7

          Kürklassen 8-1

          1Lo+1Eu+1S

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            Translation: High. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

            unknown · pp. 1-3; Kürklasse 7

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            Great Britain / United Kingdom Not established from indexed evidence

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            No individually linked requirement match has been established. This does not mean the element is absent. Check programmes and evidence gaps.

            Italy Not established from indexed evidence

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            No individually linked requirement match has been established. This does not mean the element is absent. Check programmes and evidence gaps.

            Japan Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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            Grade 1

            Single Salchow.

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            Working English, not independently reviewed. Required-elements table effective 1 October 2026, not the separate free programme; read transition and general rules.

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            1級

            フィギュア・スケート バッジテスト

            single Salchow

            • 1S

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            Translation: High. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

            2024-10-01 · singles table, 1級

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            New Zealand Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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            2026 Rules and Regulations - 500 Section Tests

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            s) Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds +/- 10 Seconds Perform the following elements to music a) Solo single Salchow b) Solo single Toe Loop c) Solo single Loop, Flip or Lutz d) Solo single Loop, Flip or Lutz (must be different to c)) e) Upright spin without change of foot (min 3 revs) f) Step sequence utilising at least half the leng

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            Test 0 Elementary Certificate

            Free Skating Tests

            Solo single Salchow

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              Translation: Not applicable. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

              current at 2026-09-04 · p. 7

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              Norway Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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              Test 3

              Aspirantnivå Test 1-3

              Single Salchow

                Restriction or exception in this wording. Read the complete clause; a match does not mean it is required.

                Translation: Medium-High. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

                current page accessed 2026-09-04 · Test 3

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                Russia Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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                ЕВСК 2023-2026: вопросы и ответы

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                е считается невыполненным . Пример No1. Спортсменом исполнен прыжковый контент в следующем порядке: single Salchow, single flip, single Lutz, single loop+1A+SEQ. В соответствии с упомянутым выше утверждением, только single loop в SEQ не будет засчитан и уходит под "*", так как отсутствует прыжок в 2 оборота: single loop* +1A+SEQ. Пр

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                Sweden Not established from indexed evidence

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                Switzerland Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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                Règlement des tests de libre 2026-2027

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                Eléments prescrits 1.2.1 Test de libre Inter-Bronze Eléments -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 BASE +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 a) single Salchow -0,20 -0,16 -0,12 -0,08 -0,04 0,40 +0,04 +0,08 +0,12 +0,16 +0,20 b) single loop -0,25 -0,20 -0,15 -0,10 -0,05 0,50 +0,05 +0,10 +0,15 +0,20 +0,25 c) single flip -0,25 -0,20 -0,15 -0,10 -0,05 0,50 +0,05 +0,10 +0,15 +0,20

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                Inter-Bronze

                Tests de libre Swiss Ice Skating

                1S

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                  Translation: High. Working translations may be unreviewed. Evidence gaps and source conditions remain applicable.

                  unknown · pp. 5-6; Inter-Bronze

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                  United States Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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                  2026-27 Singles Test Requirements

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                  mum Four Jump Elements, which must include: • Three different jumps, selected from single toe loop, single Salchow, single loop, single flip or single Lutz • One two-jump or three-jump combination including a waltz jump and/or allowable single jump(s) (no turn or change of foot between jumps) *May be performed as solo jumps, or as p

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                  Learn to Skate USA Free Skate (version unverified)

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                  orward inside E Half Lutz (1HLz) edge, repeat three times clockwise and counterclockwise F Salchow (single Salchow) SPINS « Bonus Skill: Variation of a forward spiral, D One-foot upright spin (USp), optional entry skater’s choice and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions) JUMPS FREE SKATE 3 E Mazurka (R and L) SKATING SKILLS

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                  Learn to Skate USA Free Skate (version unverified)

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                  ip) E Waltz jump-Euler-Salchow jump sequence « Bonus Skill: Split jump, stag jump or split (1Wz+1Eu+single Salchow) falling leaf F Beginning Axel (1A) « Bonus Skill: Backward outside pivot (optional entry) FREE SKATE 5 SKATING SKILLS A Backward outside three-turn, mohawk (backward power three-turns), clockwise and counterclockwise B

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                  Free Skate 3

                  Waltz jump-toe loop (1Wz+1T) or Salchow- toe loop (1S+1T) combination

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