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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills

Australia · English · 11 pages

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SECTION 2 - TESTS (PART A – GENERAL AND PATTERN SKILLS TESTS) Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Updated: February 2024 Page 5 of 11 By-Law 211 PRELIMINARY PATTERN SKILLS TEST The test consists of three (3) patterns: 1. Pattern #1 consists of Alternating Forward and Backward Inside and Outside Edges. 2. Pattern #2 consists of Stroking – Forward Power Circle (clockwise and counter-clockwise). 3. Pattern #3 consists of Stroking – Backward Power Circle (clockwise and counter-clockwise). The following considerations in evaluating the pattern should be used: (a) Pattern #1 – Edges. Ability to skate on and control flowing edges: • Ability to maintain correct edges • Ability to maintain control of body • Ability to achieve even lobes • Ability to skate on one (1) foot throughout • Ability to skate a common, continuous axis (b) Pattern #2 – Power. Continuous flow, maintaining speed and ability to increase speed effortlessly: • Increasing acceleration • Circle size increases with acceleration • Minimal toe pushing • No more than 18 crossovers (c) Pattern #3 – Power. Continuous flow, maintaining speed and ability to increase speed effortlessly: • Increasing acceleration • Circle size increases with acceleration • Minimal toe pushing • No more than 18 crossovers By-Law 212 ELEMENTARY PATTERN SKILLS TEST Candidates attempting this test must have passed: • Preliminary Pattern Skills Test, OR • Had overseas equivalency granted. The test consists of five (5) patterns: 1. Pattern #1 consists of Alternating Forward and Backward Three Turns (outside and inside). 2. Pattern #2 consists of Forward and Backward Perimeter Power Stroking. 3. Pattern #3 consists of Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges. 4. Pattern #4 consists of Forward and Backward Cross Strokes. 5. Pattern #5 consists of Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls.