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Skills Assessment Resource Guide, STAR 1-Gold

Canada · English · 65 pages

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Skills Assessment Resource Guide August 2024 Copyright © 2024 Skate Canada 36 STAR 7 SKILLS EXERCISE: Backward Change Threes Definition: An X & O pattern consisting of: - Large circles skated as per the steps indicated below. These circles are to be performed in CW and CCW direction at each end of the ice surface and are designed to use a full third of the ice. - Diagonal prescribed steps connecting the circles at either end of the ice containing the steps indicated below. Performance Example: Starting from forward or backward skating, the skater will initiate an X & O pattern by performing a large circle of the following prescribed steps at one end of the ice (between blue line and goal line) in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction with power. “O” prescribed steps (circles): - Backward crosscut, backward crosscut with a longer BI edge to execute a draw (extended free leg and externally rotated upper body). This will create a deeper BI. The skater will then step onto a BI edge on the opposite foot, followed by a FO step to perform a FO three-turn towards the outside of the circle. This pattern will create a weaving type motion on the circle. Repeat. The skater will complete one full circle and then continue the prescribed steps to the corner of the ice to begin the backward change three steps along the diagonal axis to reach the opposite end of the ice. “X” prescribed steps (diagonal lines): - BO three-turn, forward change of edge, FO three-turn. Push onto opposite foot to perform; BI three-turn, forward change of edge, FI three-turn. Repeat steps along the diagonal axis to the opposite end of the ice. Once at the opposite end of the rink, the skater will perform the circle pattern in the opposite direction from the starting circle and then initiate the diagonal prescribed steps as per the requirements listed above on the opposite foot. This exercise will enable the skater to do the circle steps in both CW and CCW directions, as well as perform all BO and BI three-turn, change, three-turns on both feet. Note: The skater should show rhythmic knee/ankle action throughout the change of edge and turns. Correct thrust and blade pushes must be evident throughout the entire exercise. The "weave" of the circle section should have a knee/ankle action and presentation feel. Mandatory Requirements: - perform one full pattern of the exercise - execute prescribed X and O steps - stable throughout (no fall)