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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide

Canada · English · 56 pages

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Freeskate Assessment Resource Guide July 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 53 Element Definition Jump related element definitions Axel A jump that takes-off from a forward outside edge and lands on a backward outside edge on the opposite foot to the take-off. Check A term used to describe the force used to stop rotation. Coaches will teach “check” positions on the exits of turns, jumps, spins and other exercises for skill development. Correct Take-off Jump take-off meets the definition of the jump. Counter rotation Indicates the rotation direction in the air is in the opposite direction of the take-off direction. Downgraded A jump that is missing rotation of one half of a rotation or more. It is shown with the symbol << after the element code. Flip A jump using a toe-assisted take-off with the opposite foot performing a backward inside edge. It lands on the same foot used for the toe-assisted take-off. Fully rotated A jump lacking one quarter rotation or less. Jump Combination Two or more jumps where the landing foot of the first jump is the take-off foot of the next jump and so on. There is no change of foot or turn between the jumps, although the toe may be used to assist the take-off. One full revolution on the ice between the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but no weight transfer) keeps the element within the definition of a jump combination. Jump Element An individual jump, a jump combination, or a jump sequence. Jump Sequences A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps of any number of revolutions, in which the second and/or the third jump is an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice between the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value. Loop A jump that takes-off from a backward outside edge and rotates to land on a backward outside edge on the same foot as the take-off. Lutz A jump using a toe-assisted take-off with the opposite foot performing a backward outside edge. It prepares in the opposite direction of air rotation (counter-rotation). It lands on the same foot used for the toe-assisted take-off. Natural rotation Indicates the rotation direction in the air is the same as the take-off direction. Salchow A jump that takes-off from a backward inside edge and rotates to land on a backward outside edge on the opposite foot to the take-off. Successfully landed Indicates landing of a jump is stable. Any fall, 2-foot landing or step out would be considered unsuccessful. Toe Loop A jump using a toe-assisted take-off with the opposite foot performing a backward outside edge. The heel of the foot performing this edge passes the toe-assist foot first during take￾off. It lands on the opposite foot used for the toe-assisted take-off. Under-rotated A jump missing rotation of more than a quarter rotation but less than one half a rotation. It is shown with the symbol < following the element code.