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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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12 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 4 - CONTROL BACKWARD ONE￾FOOT GLIDE WITH CURVE From backward skating on a circle or curve, the skater gains as much speed as they can and initiate a glide on one foot. This skill must be trained on both feet. This skill must be trained on both feet in each direction, clockwise and counterclockwise, to introduce all four backward edges. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform 1 glide on each foot • Sustain the glide for a minimum of 4 seconds SUSTAINED FORWARD ONE-FOOT GLIDE From forward skating, the skater gains as much speed as possible as they approach the blue line. At the blue line the skater glides on one foot and maintains their glide to the next blue line. This skill must be trained on both feet. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform the skill on the skater’s foot of choice SPEED DRILL #1 From a stationary position, the skater skates forward from the goal line to the first blue line in 9 seconds or less. Both feet must be used equally in an alternating push/glide sequence. Arms may be used freely while maintaining control of the core. • Perform skill once STAGE 5 - CONTROL FORWARD TWO￾FOOT SIDE STOP From forward skating, the skater glides on two feet and bend their knees/ankles. The skater rotates their body and feet to one side (perpendicular to line of travel) while applying pressure to the blades to create a stopping action. The skater’s feet remain parallel and must be no wider than shoulder-width apart. This skill must be trained in both directions. • Perform 1 complete stop in each direction BACKWARD STOP WITH SPEED Using the description identified in Stage 4, the skater will perform this skill with as much speed as possible. • Perform a minimum of 2 dišerent stops (right foot, left foot and/or both feet) BACKWARD CROSSCUTS From a backward circle thrust or pump, the skater will cross the foot on the outside of the circle over the inside foot. The foot underneath pushes outside the circle and returns to the starting position on the circle. Repeat. The skater may lift the foot oš the ice during the cross over action or keep it on the ice. This skill must be trained in both directions. • Perform 1 full circle in both directions