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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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5 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 4 - BALANCE FORWARD LUNGE The skater generates speed from forward skating, glides on two feet, bend their knees/ankles and steps into a lunge position. The front knee bends at a 90° angle and back leg extends straight behind with the free foot placed turned outward. The position may be assisted with the hands on the knee. This skill must be trained on both feet. • Perform the skill on the skater’s foot of choice • Hold the position for a minimum of 2 seconds FORWARD SPIRAL From forward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet to establish balance. The skater shifts their weight onto one foot and lifts the other foot up and back, extending the leg. The upper body leans forward so that the torso is parallel to the ice while free leg extends up to hip level or higher (90°position). Spirals at 85 degrees (slightly lower than hip level) will be permitted. This skill may be done on a straight line or curve. This skill must be trained on both feet. • Perform the skill on the skater’s foot of choice • Hold the position for a minimum of 1 second DROP-DOWN DRILL From forwards skating, the skater will accelerate and drop to the ice in a safe manner. The skater regains their balance and rises as soon as possible to resume forward skating. Variations of the skill are encouraged (e.g. fall on buttocks, slide on stomach, knee spin, etc.). • Perform once using the skater’s method of choice FORWARD “V” START From a standstill position, the skater places their feet in V position. With short, quick steps the skater initiates forward skating by “running” on their blades still turned out in V position. The skater lengthens their strides with each step until a push/glide rhythm has been established. • Perform once with a minimum of 4 consecutive “V” steps/runs with acceleration STAGE 5 - BALANCE *FORWARD CROSSCUTS FIGURE-8 Using the description identified in Stage 4, the skater will perform forward crosscuts in a figure-8 pattern. As this skill should be more developed, the skater is expected to establish a consistent rhythm of “push, cross, push, cross”. • Perform 1 complete figure-8 with a minimum of 50% blade pushes on each circle FORWARD INSIDE EDGES Using the description identified in Stage 3 Stationary T, V, L push, the skater pushes onto a curve to hold a glide on an inside edge for half a circle. The skater repeats this action on the other foot. A line or pylons may be used for reference. Emphasis is placed on the blade pushes and balancing on one foot with the free foot close to the skating leg. Ideally, the free foot should be held close to the skating leg for increased balance. • Perform a minimum of 4 consecutive edges using blade pushes