Understand the path.
See what comes next.

CRITERIA GOE SCORING -3, -4, -5 -1, -2 0 +1, +2, +3 +4, +5 Pattern & Ice Coverage Even distribution of lobes, utilizing the prescribed shape to enhance correct edges and ice coverage relevant to the height and power of the skater. Less than 50% of the exercise meets the prescribed shape and ice coverage requirements and equality in multi￾directional skating A minimum of 50% of the exercise meets the prescribed shape and ice coverage requirements and equality in multi￾directional skating A minimum of 75% of the exercise meets the prescribed shape and ice coverage requirements and equality in multi￾directional skating A minimum of 85% of the exercise meets the prescribed shape and ice coverage requirements and equality in multi￾directional skating 95% to 100% of the exercise meets the prescribed shape and ice coverage requirements and equality in multi￾directional skating Edge Quality & Foot Placement Correct use of edges, depth of edge, clean striking without stepping wide (unless prescribed) Less than 50% of the edges performed correctly A minimum of 50% of the edges performed correctly A minimum of 75% of the edges performed correctly A minimum of 85% of the edges performed correctly 95% to 100% of the edges performed correctly Edge & Body Control Core control core with body weight being over the skating foot, and no contortions of the body, arms, or free leg Poor balance and rhythmic knee action Poor carriage and clarity of movement Weak balance and rhythmic knee action Weak carriage and clarity of movement Satisfactory balance and rhythmic knee action Acceptable carriage and clarity of movement Good balance and rhythmic knee action Good carriage and clarity of movement Very good balance and rhythmic knee action Very good carriage and clarity of movement Power & Speed Clean, smooth stroking without toe pushing or exaggerated effort Poor power and speed throughout Laboured acceleration Lack of flow and glide Weak power and speed throughout Uneasy acceleration Weak flow and glide Consistent power and speed throughout Unforced acceleration Consistent flow and glide Good power and speed throughout Smooth acceleration Good flow and glide Very good power, speed throughout Effortless acceleration Very Good flow and glide Turn/Step Quality Smooth turns without scraping, jumping, or forced edges and controlled transfer of weight on steps Poor precision of foot placement Poor depth and precision of edge into and out of turns Weak precision of foot placement Weak depth and precision of edge into and out of turns Acceptable precision of foot placement Acceptable depth and precision of edge into and out of turns Good precision of foot placement Good depth and precision of edge into and out of turns Very good precision of foot placement Very good depth and precision of edge into and out of turns ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR SKILLS 8 ONLY Musicality Timing, the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the character of the music and reflecting the nuances of the music chosen Demonstrates very little understanding of the music chosen, reflecting its character and rhythm poorly A minimum of 50% of the movements, turns and steps are in time to the music and match the musical phrasing Demonstrates a limited understanding of the music chosen, reflecting of its character and rhythm weakly 75% of the movements, turns and steps are in time to the music and match the musical phrasing Demonstrates a good understanding of the music chosen, satisfactorily reflecting its character and rhythm A minimum of 85% of the movements, turns and steps are in time to the music and match the musical phrasing Demonstrates a very good understanding of the music chosen, generally reflecting its character and rhythm 95% to 100% of the movements, turns and steps are in time to the music and match the musical phrasing Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the music chosen, significantly reflecting its character and rhythm JUDGING SKILLS TESTS