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Skate Canada Freeskate Assessment STAR 7 Freeskate – Program June 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada Standards of Assessment Program Content Standards ELEMENT BRONZE (below standard) SILVER (standard) GOLD (above standard) JUMPS Execution* *Single jumps demonstrate good height and distance. Air position is organized. Double jump height and distance may be minimal. Air position is somewhat controlled and aligned. Single rotation jump approach is confident with strong flow in and out. Axel or double jump approach may be tentative, slow and cautious. Little flow on landing. Poor form with limited free leg extension and knee/ankle bend. Held for less than 1 second. * Reasonable jump height and distance. Air position is mostly controlled and aligned. Moderate speed on approach. Flow on landing apparent. Good form with full free leg extension and good knee/ankle bend. Held for more than 1 second. Speed/Flow Landing SPINS Execution* *Moderate speed of revs throughout spin. May have slight loss of control on exit. Flying spin may demonstrate poor air position. Spin may centre slowly. Skater may travel slightly on exit or when changing position and/or feet. Poor position with limited extension. Break in body lines apparent. * Good speed of revs throughout spin. Exit is mostly controlled. Flying spin demonstrates moderate air position. Spin generally centred. Skater can mostly maintain centre when changing position and/or feet from entry to exit. Good position with full extension. Body lines are pleasing. Centring Position STEP Generally, uses correct skating technique. Three-turns solid with good flow. Other turns may have some wobbles or loss of balance. Uses correct skating technique. Edges entering and exiting turns are consistent with reasonable flow. Good posture and balance with some edge depth. Standards PROGRAM COMPONENT CRITERIA BRONZE (below standard) SILVER (standard) GOLD (above standard) Composition Connections & Unity Continuity of movements from one element to the next including steps, turns, field movements etc. Ability to link elements is developing. Skater may connect a few elements with simple movements while performing crosscuts. Some elements are connected by a variety of simple turns, steps, field movements and body movements. Pattern and Ice Coverage/Phrase & Form Design of program layout covering the ice surface. Choreography reflects musical phrasing and form Ice coverage patterns are simple and generally follow a similar direction. Choreography and purpose of the program is somewhat unclear. Element placement on ice may be similar. Ice coverage patterns show some multi-directional skating and use of the whole ice surface. Choreography, design of movements and purpose of the program are somewhat clear. Element placement on ice may be occasionally repeated. Presentation Expression/Projection Express and project a mood, feeling, image, rhythm, or style inspired by the musical selection Skater may lack fluidity in their movements. Ability to consistently use their body, facial expressions, and skating technique to reflect the character of the music is developing. Skater does not yet have the confidence to project to the audience and commit fully to the performance. There should be a few moments where the skater demonstrates an emotional connection to the character of the music. Skater's movements include some body movements, facial expressions, and a variety of skating techniques to reflect the mood of the music. While the performance may be inconsistent, the skater should be able to demonstrate their personality and individuality at times as well as their understanding of the character/rhythm of the music. Skating Skills Variety and Clarity of edges, steps, turns, movements, and body control Diversity of edges/turns and clarity of edges/turns/movement and body control Edges and turns are correct and may be shallow. Skater demonstrates some examples of control and balance which may be limited. Skater has comfortable upright carriage and generally good posture. Skater demonstrates reasonably strong core. Body lines are generally purposeful. Full body movements may lack precision and appear rushed or incomplete. Edges and turns are correct with some depth demonstrated. Moderate balance and control demonstrated. Skater demonstrates good posture with ease. Core balance is generally strong and body lines are mostly purposeful. Full body movements are generally precise and clear. Power & Speed (Balance, glide, and flow) Varied use of power, speed, acceleration, flow, and glide Skater uses blade pushes to generate and maintain a reasonable amount of speed. Power is developing. Limited evidence of acceleration, changes in speed, flow, and glide. Skater generates speed using blade pushes. Sometimes able to maintain speed and demonstrate acceleration using varied tempo of stride. Some evidence of flow and glide. Additional Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________