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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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18 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 4 - AGILITY TWO-FOOT SPIN The skater begins with their knees bent and arms extended laterally. Using a combination of knee action and hip/shoulder twist, the skater initiates a spin on two feet while maintaining an upright posture. Feet should be a maximum of hip-width apart. The arms draw in to “hug” the body during rotation. The skater may initiate the spin from a stationary position or from a forward two-foot glide. Introduce the spin in both directions and continue to train in the direction of choice for the skater. • Perform a minimum of 2 revolutions in the direction of choice for the skater TWO-FOOT SIT SPIN Using the description from the two-foot spin, the skater bends their knees/ankles to lower to a sit position (approximately 90°). The arms may be stretched out in front for balance during rotation. The skater may initiate the spin from a stationary position or from a forward two-foot glide. • Perform a minimum of 1 revolution in the direction of choice for the skater STAGE 5 - AGILITY FORWARD ONE-FOOT TURN Using the description identified in Stage 4, the skater is expected to perform this skill with more balance and power. All four turns must be trained: • 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 a minimum of 3 turns • Each turn must demonstrate a sustained glide in and out of the turn for 1 second FORWARD 360° GLIDE TURN Adding onto the description identified in Stage 2 - 180° glide turn, the skater will hold their glide for to complete a full tight 360° circle. The skater has the option to complete this skill on one or two feet, exiting with forward skating. This skill must be trained in both directions. • Perform the skill in both directions FORWARD TO BACKWARD ONE-FOOT JUMP Using the same description as Stage 4 Forward to backward jump, two-feet, the skater will perform this skill on one foot. This skill must be trained on both feet and both edges • Perform 1 jump on the skater’s foot and edge of choice FORWARD POWER JUMP From forward skating, the skater swings one leg forward while applying pressure downward on the skating foot to propel the skater into the air. The leg that swung forward returns to land under the body and quickly transfers the weight to the opposite foot to perform a forward glide exit. Skaters may land on the toe pick or the flat of the blade before pushing onto the forward glide. Train both feet. • Perform 1 jump with the skater’s foot of choice