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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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4 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 3 - BALANCE WALKING CROSSCUTS From a standstill position the skaters stands with feet parallel, placed perpendicular to desired direction of travel. The skater transfers their weight onto one foot and crosses the other foot over to be placed on the ice. From the crossed position, the skater picks up the foot that is under and places it back to the starting position. Repeat. This skill must be trained in both directions to allow each foot the opportunity to be crossed. It is accepted and expected for the skater to hold the crossed position to ensure balance and control are achieved. • Perform a series of a minimum of 4 walking crosscuts in each direction FORWARD TWO-FOOT TO ONE-FOOT CURVE GLIDE From forward skating on a curve, the skater initiates a glide on two feet and then transfers their weight to one foot and continues to maintain the glide for a minimum of two seconds. This skill must be performed on both feet, in both directions, clockwise and counterclockwise, to allow the introduction of both inside and outside edges on each foot. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform on each foot in both directions STAGE 4 - BALANCE FORWARD CROSSCUTS From forward skating on a circle, the skater initiates the crosscuts from a circle thrust push. The skater crosses the outside over inside foot establishing a short two-foot glide in crossed position. The foot underneath pushes with the side of the blade outside the circle and steps beside the skating foot. Repeat. Emphasis is placed on the “bend, push” action as well as the “cross and glide” for stability and future development of power. • Perform 1 full complete circle in each direction with a minimum of 50% blade pushes • Must demonstrate a short glide in the crossed-foot position for a minimum 50% of the skill FORWARD INSIDE GIANT SLALOM From forward skating, the skater enters a course of pylons set in a staggered line with the pylons approximately 2.5 metres apart. As the skater approaches each pylon, they will pick up their inside foot and lean towards pylon to create a one-foot curve. Once the curve is complete, they proceed to the next pylon using forward skating and repeat on the opposite foot. As skater becomes proficient at this skill there will be fewer steps between the pylons. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform the skill with a minimum 6 pylons or defined curves FORWARD OUTSIDE GIANT SLALOM From forward skating, the skater enters a course of pylons set in a staggered line with the pylons approximately 2.5 metres apart. As the skater approaches each pylon, they will pick up their outside foot and lean towards pylon to create a one-foot curve. Once the curve is complete, they proceed to the next pylon using forward skating and repeat on the opposite foot. As skater becomes proficient at this skill there will be fewer steps between the pylons. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform the skill with a minimum 6 pylons or defined curves