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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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6 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 5 - BALANCE FORWARD PUSH/ GLIDE SEQUENCE Using the description identified in Stage 2, the skater will perform this skill with speed and consistent rhythm. Evidence of power generation must be demonstrated. Blade pushes are mandatory. • Perform skill for 1 full length of the ice INSIDE SPREAD EAGLE From forward skating, the skater positions themselves into a spread eagle position on a small curve. The front foot glides forwards on an inside edge and the back foot follows the same curve on a backward inside edge. The body leans into the curve with bent or straight knees. This skill must be trained in both directions to encourage turn out and flexibility. • Perform the skill in the skater’s direction of choice • Hold the position for a minimum of 1 second FORWARD ONE￾FOOT SLALOM Using the description identified in Stage 2 Forward two-foot slalom, the skater will perform this skill on one foot. The skater will be executing change of edges through the slalom. Arms used freely to aid in upper body twist action. Small step downs during the skill are permitted. This skill must be trained on both feet. • Perform the skill through a minimum of 6 pylons on the skater’s foot of choice RUNNING LATERAL CROSSOVERS Starting from a stationary position, the skater places their feet perpendicular to the desired direction of travel. Like the walking crosscuts from Stage 3, the skater will perform this skill and add a small jump to simulate a running action. The skater’s feet remain parallel to one another and the arms may move freely to maintain balance and coordination. • Perform 3 consecutive running crossovers in the skater’s direction of choice *FORWARD PERIMETER SKATING WITH JUMPS The skater will skate around the perimeter of the ice demonstrating a push/glide sequence. The skater will jump over the blue and red lines on the ice using any type of jump they choose (e.g. two-foot jump, power jump, forward to backward, etc.) This skill must be trained in both directions. • Perform skill for 1 full lap of the ice in the skater’s direction of choice