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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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13 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 5 - CONTROL BACKWARD INSIDE GIANT SLALOM From backward skating, the skater enters a course of pylons set in a staggered line with the pylons approximately 2.5 metres apart. As the skater approaches each pylon, they will pick up their inside foot and lean towards pylon to create a one-foot curve. Once the curve is complete, they proceed to the next pylon using backward skating and repeat on the opposite foot. As skater becomes proficient at this skill there will be fewer steps between the pylons. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform the skill with a minimum 6 pylons or defined curves BACKWARD PUSH/ GLIDE SEQUENCE Following the same description as outlined in Stage 2, the skater is expected to perform this skill with more speed and control. Evidence of power generation must be present. • Perform skill for the full length of the ice BACKWARD SPIRAL Using the identified description in Stage 4 for Forward spiral, the skater will perform this skill backwards. • Perform the skill on the skater’s foot of choice • Hold the position for a minimum of 1 second SPEED DRILL #2 From a stationary or skating start, the skater skates forward from goal line to the 2nd blue line in 12 seconds or less. Both feet must be used equally demonstrating an alternating push/glide sequence. Arms may be used freely. Train in both directions. • Perform the skill in the skater’s choice of direction STAGE 6 - CONTROL FORWARD ONE￾FOOT SIDE STOP Using the description from Stage 5 Two-foot parallel stop, the skater performs this skill with one foot by picking up the foot closes to the direction of rotation. Example: If the skater is stopping to the left, the left foot comes oš the ice producing a right foot stop with the inside edge. Train in each direction. Stopping with the outside edge is acceptable but not expected. • Perform 1 complete stop in direction of choice FORWARD TWO￾FOOT SIDE STOP WITH SPEED Using the description from Stage 5, the skater performs this skill with more power and speed producing a quicker stop. • Perform 1 complete stop in direction of choice