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Skills Assessment Resource Guide August 2024 Copyright © 2024 Skate Canada 40 STAR 8 SKILLS EXERCISE: Rolling Edges 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. Note: Rolling edges definition: Outside cross rolls with long deep lobes performed both forward and backwards. Cross roll definition - A roll started with the action of the free foot approaching the skating foot from the side so as to strike the ice almost at right-angles to the skating foot, started forward with the feet crossed in front or backward with the feet crossed behind. The impetus is gained from the outside edge of the skating foot as it becomes the new skating foot. In this case, the change of lean to the curve in the opposite direction creates a “rolling movement”. Performance Example: Starting from forward 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): - Forward crosscut, forward crosscut, step FO swing change of edge, step FI three-turn towards the outside of the circle. The skater will then push onto a FO edge with a down – up action in preparation to repeat the prescribed steps. Repeat. This pattern will create a weaving type motion on the circle. The skater will complete one full circle and then continue the prescribed steps to the corner of the ice to begin the rolling edge steps along the diagonal axis to reach the opposite end of the ice. 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. First “X” prescribed steps (diagonal line): - FO cross rolls performed on long, rolling edges. Pushing from the side of the blade, skaters will extend their free leg behind and draw a wide arc to approach the skating foot before crossing over the skating leg to step onto a FO edge on the opposite lobe. 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 “X” prescribed steps as per the requirements listed below (second “X” prescribed steps). The skater may turn to backwards using a three-turn or C Step to prepare. Second “X” prescribed steps (diagonal line): - BO cross rolls performed on long, rolling edges. Pushing from the side of the blade, skaters will extend their free leg to the front and draw a wide arc to approach the skating foot before crossing behind the skating leg to step onto a BO edge on the opposite lobe. Repeat steps along the diagonal axis to the opposite end of the ice. m Tip: If the skater can finish the circle pattern with the FI three-turn, the FO step can then lead easily to either a crosscut or the outside rolling edges. 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)