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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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17 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) *FAST FORWARD PERIMETER SKATING Following the same description as in Stage 1, the skater will perform this skill with more speed, power, and a consistent/even rhythm. Two-foot glides between pushes are no longer acceptable for this level. • Complete 1 full lap of the perimeter in the skater’s direction of choice STAGE 4 - AGILITY FORWARD ONE-FOOT TURN Like the two-foot turn action described in Stage 2, the skater will perform this skill starting from a stationary position and on one foot. This skill must be trained on both feet in both directions, ensuring the skater is exposed to all four forward turns: • Right forward outside turn • Left forward outside turn • Right forward inside turn • Left forward inside turn Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform 1 outside and 1 inside turn on the skater’s choice of foot • Each turn must demonstrate a sustained glide in and out of the turn for 1 second BACKWARD 360° STEP TURN From backward skating, the skater will initiate a series of small steps to rotate 360°, like the 360° march in Pre-CanSkate. This skill must be trained in both directions, clockwise and counterclockwise. The skater must maintain backward momentum throughout this turn. This skill introduces the concept of weight transfer needed for the future development of the C step. • Perform a full 360° turn while maintaining momentum in and out of turn in the direction of the skater’s choice FORWARD TO BACKWARD TWO-FOOT JUMP Using the same action as indicated in a forward two-foot turn, the skater initiates a glide on two feet and bends their knees/ankles. Using the arms and knees/ankles in an explosive manner, the skater jumps oš the ice and rotates 180° landing backward on two feet with bent knees. The skater exits with backward skating. Emphasis is placed on the “bend/up/bend” knee and ankle action. This skill must be trained in both directions. It is preferred to perform this skill on a curve; however, a straight line is acceptable. • Perform 1 jump in the direction of the skater’s choice. BACKWARD TO FORWARD TWO- FOOT JUMP Using the same action as indicated in a backward two-foot turn, the skater initiates a glide on two feet and bends their knees/ankles. Using the arms and knees/ankles in an explosive manner, the skater jumps oš the ice and rotates 180° landing forward on two feet with bent knees. The skater exits with forward skating. Emphasis is placed on the “bend/up/bend” knee and ankle action. This skill must be trained in both directions. It is preferred to perform this skill on a curve; however, a straight line is acceptable. • Perform 1 jump in the direction of the skater’s choice.