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NZIFSA Stroking Skills Manual

New Zealand · English · 117 pages

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NZIFSA Stroking Skills Test Manual 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The new Stroking tests have been adapted, with permission, from the United States Figure Skating Association’s Moves in the Field tests. The NZIFSA would like to acknowledge the USFSA for their support. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ▪ The Stroking Tests are basic skating moves skated with or without music as an optional choice. ▪ The terms and judging standards applied are as for basic skating. ▪ The elements in the Stroking Tests shall be skated in the order as set forth in the schedule of tests. ▪ Stroking turns must be judged in accordance with the criteria set forth in the corresponding Test Rules. ▪ Stroking must be commenced from a standing, stationary position with a minimum number of introductory steps. ▪ If a skater starts a move on the wrong foot or skates a move other than that prescribed, the Referee must draw attention to the mistake as soon as possible. The mistake must be treated as a false start. ▪ Such fresh start must be allowed only once. ▪ Skaters shall select the area on the ice surface for the Stroking Test, directed by the Referee. BASIC RULES FOR STROKING An effortless, flowing and graceful execution should be achieved. Within the limits of the following rules, complete freedom is allowed to the skater. • The head should be carried in an upright position, relaxed and naturally held • The upper body should be upright but not stiff • The arms should be held gracefully • The free leg should be extended with the toe pointed The steps must be skated in accordance with the diagrams and descriptions. The number of steps must be skated as prescribed. Subject to a general conformity with the basic requirements, complete freedom is allowed to the skater with respect to arm and free leg positions. Stroking must be skated with good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm. An even speed and flow should be maintained throughout. Maximum utilisation of the ice surface is desirable. Ice coverage must not be obtained by the use of flat or shallow edges.