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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 45 STAR 9 SKILLS EXERCISE 2: S Steps 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 the 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 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, FO C Step (facing outside the circle), cross in front to execute either a BI rocker or BI three-turn. Step onto a BO edge of the opposite foot (C Step or S Step), cross the outside foot to step down in front of the skating foot on a BI edge. Step onto a BO edge on the opposite foot while internally rotate the upper body to perform a hop on the same foot. Execute a FO step towards the outside of the circle to initiate the steps again. Repeat. The skater will complete one full circle and then continue the prescribed steps to the corner of the ice to begin the S Step prescribed steps along the diagonal axis to reach the opposite end of the ice. First “X” prescribed steps (diagonal lines): - Starting with a one-foot forward slalom on an inside edge, perform two changes of edge to return to a FI edge. At the top of the slalom curve, step onto a BO edge, thus performing a FI S Step, followed by a step to the FI edge at the top of the next lobe, immediately transferring the free leg to the front of the body (BO S Step). The skater may then perform a FI S Step on the opposite foot or start the steps over to begin with two changes of edge before the S Step on the opposite foot. Continue to the opposite end of the rink. Once at the opposite end of the rink, the skater will perform the circle pattern in the opposite direction from the first circle and then initiate the diagonal prescribed steps as per the requirements listed below (second “X” prescribed steps). Second “X” prescribed steps: Starting with a one-foot backward slalom on an outside edge, perform two - changes of edge to return to a BO edge. At the top of the slalom curve, step onto a FI edge (with the free foot in front), thus performing a BO S Step. Follow this with a step to the BO edge at the top of the next lobe, allowing the free foot to come around to the front of the body, cross the skating foot to step onto a BO edge on the opposite foot. The skater may then perform a BO S Step on the opposite foot or start the steps over to begin with two changes of edge before the S Step on the opposite foot. Continue to the opposite end of the rink. 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)