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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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7 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 6 - BALANCE *FORWARD POWER CROSSCUTS Using the description identified in Stage 4, these crosscuts are expected to be performed in a strong and confident manner with proper blade pushes. The skill may be performed in a figure 8 pattern or on separate circles. The skater may use their arms freely for ease of movement. Power generation must be evident. • Perform a minimum of 1 full circle in each direction • Demonstrate a minimum of 75% blade pushes FORWARD OUTSIDE 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 outside 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 FORWARD ONE￾FOOT SLALOM Using the same description as identified in Stage 5, the skater is expected to perform this skill without any small step downs. • Perform a minimum of 4 change of edges/lobes/ curves on one foot FORWARD ONE￾FOOT SIT GLIDE From forward skating, the skater may glide on two feet to establish balance before shifting their weight onto one foot and to extend the other leg/foot to the front. Bending the skating knee and ankle, the skater leans forward and lowers into a sit position. The skater can rise from the sit position using two feet or one foot and exit with forward skating. Train on both feet. • Perform a sit position between a 135° – 90° on the skater’s choice of foot • Hold position for a minimum of 2 seconds FORWARD SPIRAL (CURVE OR STRAIGHT LINE) Using the description identified at Stage 4, the skater performs this skill on a curve or straight line with more speed, balance, and extension. • Perform 1 spiral on the skater’s choice of foot • Hold the position for a minimum of 1 second