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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide July 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 52 Element Definitions Reference ISU Special Regulations Element Definition Spin related element definitions Basic position achieved For this requirement to be met, skaters must demonstrate the attributes identified in the definition of the basic position for two consecutive revolutions. Camel Position One of the three basic spin positions where the free leg is backwards with the knee higher than the hip level, however Layback and Biellmann positions are still considered as upright positions. Change Foot Spin A spin that has a change(s) of foot and a minimum of three revolutions on each foot. Combination Spin A spin which includes a change of position. A combination spin must include a minimum of two different basic positions with two revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. The number of revolutions in positions that are non-basic is counted in the total number of revolutions. Changing to a non-basic position is not considered a change of position. In STAR assessments, to meet the element mandatory requirements a combination spin must include all three basic positions. Crossfoot Spin Upright spin variation where feet are crossed with toes together; it should be executed on both feet with equal weight distribution. Difficult Variation (DV) A difficult spin variation of position is a movement of the body part, leg, arm, hand or head which requires physical strength of flexibility and that has an effect on the main body core. Established Centre A minimum of two revolutions within a spin performed on the same area on the ice. Flying Spin Spins that enter with a jump and land in a spinning position. A flying spin must have a clear visible jump. Layback Spin An upright spin in which the head and shoulders are leaning backward with the back arched. The position of the free leg is optional. Sideways leaning spin is an upright spin in which head and shoulders are leaning sideways and the upper body is arched. The position of the free leg is optional. The sideways leaning spin is classed as a layback spin. Minimum revs (1-5) Indicates the number of revolutions to be performed on one foot, or both feet in the case of a change foot spin, to meet the mandatory requirements. Minimum revs or minimum revs per foot (6-Gold) Indicates the number of revolutions to be performed on one foot, or both feet in the case of a change foot spin, to meet the mandatory requirements. All of these revolutions must be performed in a position. Revolutions considered entry or exit of a spin will not be counted. Non-Basic Position Any spin position that is not one the three defined basic spin positions (camel, sit, upright). This position is recognized in combination spins only. Sit Position One of the three basic spin positions where the upper part of the skating leg is at least parallel to the ice. Spin A spin must have at least three revolutions to be considered a spin. There are three basic spin positions – camel, sit and upright. The minimum number of revolutions in a position is two without interruption. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the position is not counted. Spin in One Position A spin that has only one of the three basic positions and no non-basic positions. In spins in one position and flying spins in one position, the concluding upright position at the end of the spin is not considered to be another position independent of the number of revolutions, as long as the skater is executing only the final wind-up without any enhancements. Spin Feature Are the features defined by the ISU each season that may be used to increase the level of difficulty of a spin. Feature options are found in the ISU Technical Handbook - Single Skating. Upright Position One of the three basic spin positions and is any position with the skating leg extended or slightly bent which is not a camel position.