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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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2 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 1 - BALANCE FALL DOWN & GET UP From a stationary position or from skating, the skater bends their knees/ankles and falls to ice. The skater then kneels on the ice bringing one knee up and placing the foot in front of the body. The weight is then transferred onto front foot as the skater rises and places the other foot on the ice. The skater may use one or both hands to push from the ice or knee to a standing position. • Fall with control • Rise unassisted FORWARD SKATING The skater advances forward unassisted using a consecutive push/ glide sequence (L/R/L/R/L/R). Two-foot glides between the pushes are acceptable and expected at this level. Side of the blade pushes must be taught and encouraged. • Skate forward approx. 13 metres (1/2 of the width) FORWARD TWO-FOOT GLIDE From forward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet in an upright position by bringing their feet to a resting position approximately hip-width apart while continuing to move forward. The glide may be performed on a straight line or curve. • Perform the glide for a minimum of 1 second) FORWARD TWO￾FOOT SIT GLIDE From forward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet in a sit position. The sit position is achieved by allowing the upper body to lean forward while bending the knees/ankles to lower the glutes to a position between a 135°-90° angle to the ice. • Perform the glide for a minimum of 1 second STAGE 2 - BALANCE FORWARD SCULLING From forward skating or a stationary position, the skater bends their knees/ankles and bring their heels together. Toes face outward while pressure is applied downward initiating a forward motion as the feet move outward. The feet glide outwards to create lobes/ curves. At a maximum, the lobes of the sculls are slightly wider than the shoulder width of the skater. Maintaining the forward momentum, the knees/ankles rise as the skaters pulls their toes together to close the scull and repeat the action. Emphasis should be placed on “down/up/down/up” rhythm. • Perform a minimum of 6 consecutive sculls FORWARD TWO￾FOOT TO ONE￾FOOT GLIDE From forward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet for a minimum of one second and then transfers their weight to one foot and continues to maintain the glide for a minimum of one second. The glide may be performed on a straight line or curve. This skill must be performed on both feet. Example: Forward skating, two-foot glide into at right forward glide, forward skating, two-foot glide into a left forward glide. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform on each foot • Perform each glide for a minimum of 1 second BALANCE