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INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – TECHNICAL RULES AND LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 2026-2027

Switzerland · English · 28 pages

Live federation-linked copy checked 14 September 2026; 2026/27 international solo competition guidelines, not a Swiss test ladder. Original-language text is shown as extracted. An original-page image is provided for diagram-only pages and the British skills guides. Extracted table text can lose column alignment; check the original before interpreting a table.

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INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – TECHNICAL RULES AND LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 2026-2027 original page 20
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8. Choreographic Elements DEFINITIONS: Choreographic Spinning Movement: Can be performed anywhere in the program, A continuous spinning (rotating) movement with at least 3 full rotations which may be stationary or travelling. The following requirements apply: • On two feet, or alternate feet, or one foot and one knee/boot (but not two knees). • If a skater performs a pause within the first three (3) rotations of the spinning movement, the movement is considered broken and will be ignored by the Technical Panel. • Must not meet the requirements for a Dance Spin (i.e. 3 revolutions on the spot on one foot). Choreographic Twizzling Movement: A Choreographic Twizzling Movement must be performed after the required Set of Twizzles. It is composed of 2 parts and the following requirements apply: • for both parts: on one foot or two feet or a combination of both and must travel. • for the first part: at least 2 continuous rotations must be performed. • for the second part: at least 2 continuous rotations with up to 3 steps between the first and second twizzling movement. Choreographic Character Step Sequence The following requirements apply: • Performed anywhere in the program. • To be identified, must begin with a stop or skidding movement within two meters of the first barrier and travel to the other side of the rink. • Must be primarily placed around either the Short Axis or Long Axis, the pattern must be different than the chosen Style B Step sequence, and must proceed from barrier to barrier. The requirement from barrier to barrier is fulfilled when the skater is not more than 2 meters from the barrier on each side. Note: Basic Novice are required to use the Short Axis and Intermediate Novice are required to use the Long Axis. • Touching the ice with any part(s) of the body with controlled movements is allowed in the Character Step Sequence for Advanced Novice, Junior and Senior only. (example on two knees. Using both hands, etc). If done in Basic Novice or Intermediate Novice Free Dance, the appropriate penalty will apply (Fall, Illegal, Not Permitted). • Touching the barrier at the start or finish is permitted. • Permitted stops must not be longer than 5 seconds each. • 1 Retrogression is permitted for the 2026-2027 season. Additional Principals of Calling the Choreographic Character Step Sequence: • Dance Spins and/or Edge Elements that fulfill the requirements of a basic level are not permitted in a Choreographic Step Sequence. If a Dance Spin or Edge Element is performed and meets the criteria for a Basic Level, the Step Sequence will be identified, confirmed if the requirements are met, and the Extra Element will be added and a deduction of -1.0 applied (-0.5 for all Novice categories) e.g., ChSt1+ExEl. The Dance Spin or Dance Edge Element will NOT count as a Required Element. 20