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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 8 Note: Diagrams have been provided for the basic spin entries and jumps as an extra resource for new coaches. STAR 1 FREESKATE ELEMENTS – STAR 1 JUMPS Waltz Jump (1W) Definition: An edge jump with natural rotation from a forward outside edge. This jump is one half a rotation and is included as a listed jump in the Skate Canada Scale of Values but is not included in the ISU Scale of Values. Description: From skating, the skater may prepare for a waltz jump with a BO edge set up. Stepping forward onto a FO edge, the skater will pull arms back and then move them forward in conjunction with the free leg for take-off. At the end of the edge, the take-off foot will apply pressure to the ice through the toe to produce a launch and rotate in a natural direction according to the take-off and landing arc (circle). The skater should hit an air position that is controlled, stable and extended. The skater will land on a BO edge on the opposite foot of take￾off. The landing position should include the head up with eye focus parallel to ice, a strong body core with good posture and a free leg extension that sees the free toe externally rotated. Note: Skaters at this level are expected to prepare for their jumps from skating. Standstill starts are not acceptable for the assessment. Single Salchow (1S) Definition: An edge jump with natural rotation from a backward inside edge; listed in the Scale of Values according to the number of rotations. Description: From skating, the skater may prepare for their Salchow jump from a BO set up. Stepping forwards onto a FO edge the skater will execute a three-turn with a BI edge that may be shallower and longer in length than the FO edge. The skater will then apply pressure to the skating edge while allowing the upper body to rotate externally to prepare for launch. The free side will move forward in a natural direction to the circle (like a three-turn) during the preparation to coincide with the take-off. The skater then achieves an extended air position to rotate to a BO edge landing on the opposite foot of take-off. Additional entries: A C Step may be used for preparation instead of a three-turn. Note: Skaters at this level are expected to prepare for their jumps from skating. Standstill starts are not acceptable for the assessment. Single Toe Loop (1T) Definition: A toe-assisted jump with natural rotation that takes off from a backward outside edge; listed in the Scale of Values according to the number of rotations. Description: From skating, the skater may prepare for the toe loop by stepping onto a FI edge on their landing leg to execute a three-turn with similar edge depth and length. The free leg will extend behind the skater to place the toe into the ice before drawing the skating foot towards the toe on a backward outside edge. The skating foot performing the BO edge will continue backwards until it lifts off the ice as it passes the toe. Once the weight is transferred to the take￾off toe, the free foot continues to rotate in a natural direction until the body has rotated 1 full rotation to land on a BO edge. Additional entries: May include a C Step –step BO, or FO three-turn – step BO edge as preparation. Note: Skaters at this level are expected to prepare for their jumps from skating. Standstill starts are not acceptable for the assessment. Mandatory Requirements: - Fully rotated (lacking ¼ rotation or less) - Have correct take-off