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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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14 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 6 - CONTROL BACKWARD OUTSIDE 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 CROSSCUTS FIGURE-8 Using the description identified in Stage 5, the skater performs this skill on a figure-8 pattern. Emphasis is placed on a consistent “push, cross, push, cross” rhythm. Power generation must be evident. • Perform 1 complete figure-8 *BACKWARD PERIMETER SKATING WITH CROSSCUTS The skater skates around the perimeter of the ice demonstrating a push/glide sequence along the length of the ice and backward crosscuts across the width. Skater must demonstrate power generation and control throughout. Pushes must be equal and consistent. This skill must be trained in both directions. • Perform 1 full lap in the skater’s direction of choice BACKWARD ONE￾FOOT SLALOM Using the description identified in Stage 5, the skater performs this skill backwards. Small step downs are permitted. • Perform a minimum of 4 change of edges/lobes/ curves BACKWARD ONE-FOOT SPIN OR From a stationary position or two-foot spin, the skater initiates a spin in their direction of choice on a back outside edge (back spin). The edge does not need to be sustained throughout the spin. • Perform a minimum of 1 revolution in the direction of choice for the skater SPEED DRILL #3 From stationary or moving start, the skater skates forward around the full perimeter of ice in 35 seconds or less. The skater must demonstrate equal pushes and may use arms freely. Train both directions. • Perform once in the direction of choice NOTE: All Speed drills contained within the CanSkate Elements may be timed by a Program Assistant.