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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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19 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 5 - AGILITY ONE-FOOT SPIN From a stationary position, forward glide or two-foot spin, the skater begins with their knee/ankle bent. Using a combination of knee/ ankle action and hip/shoulder twist the spin is initiated while maintain upright posture. Arms extend laterally and pull inwards while maintaining upright posture. A forward or backward spin is acceptable. • Perform a minimum of 2 revolutions in the direction of choice for the skater ALTERNATING FOOT SPIN The skater initiates a two foot or one-foot spin. While maintaining reasonable balance, the skater picks up or rotates on one foot before changing to the other foot. This action is repeated until the end of the spin. Travelling is acceptable. The number of revolutions on each foot is not important as this skill is a progression to more advanced spins. • Perform a minimum of 2 revolutions with at least 3 changes of feet in the skater’s direction of choice FORWARD TIGHT GLIDE TURNS Using the description identified in Stage 2 180° glide turn, the skaters will perform this skill with increased speed and balance. The technique of this glide turn is identified as follows: • The inside foot leads into the curve and is held slightly in front • The skater’s weight shifts onto back foot. This is a short radius turn used instead of stopping and starting, performed at low and medium speeds allowing skaters to react to changing game situations. • Perform a of minimum 6 tight glide turns in alternating directions STAGE 6 - AGILITY FORWARD C STEP From stationary position or from two-foot glide, the skater steps onto a forward inside edge, extends the free foot and then draws it towards the inside of skating foot. The free foot comes to the inside of the skating foot to form a T or L position with the feet. The free toe externally rotates as the skater rotates the upper body to face the direction from which they came. The skater steps backward onto the free foot performing a backward inside edge. Both steps are performed on the same curve creating a “c” shape. • Perform on each foot • Demonstrate a 1 second glide before and after the step BACKWARD C STEP From stationary position or from two-foot glide, the skater steps onto a backward inside edge. The free toe externally rotates as the skater rotates the upper body to face the direction in which the skater is travelling. The skater steps forward onto the free foot performing a forward inside edge. Both steps are performed on the same curve creating a “c” shape. • Perform on each foot • Demonstrate a 1 second glide before and after the step TWO-FOOT MULTI TURNS OR From forward or backward skating, the skater initiates a two-foot glide on straight line or curve to establish balance. The skater bends their knees/ankles and initiates a series of two foot turns like a “three-turn/bracket” action. Emphasis is placed on the “down/up/ down/up” action while the feet remain parallel to each other. The skater’s body must remain facing one direction throughout the series of turns. Train in both directions. Skaters may take occasional pushes to maintain flow. • Perform a minimum of 6 consecutive turns in the direction of choice