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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 9 FREESKATE ELEMENTS – STAR 1 SPINS Forward Upright Spin (USp) Min 3 revs Definition: From a forward outside spiraling edge, a spin with the skating leg extended or slightly bent which is not a camel position. Description: From skating, skaters may execute a BI edge preparation, allowing the upper body to rotate outside of the circle and the free leg extended. The skater will then step on a FO entry edge that will spiral (spiraling edge) to a FO three-turn. During the spiraling edge, the skater’s free-side starts from behind and rotates forward as the skating side stops and the free-side initiates the spin. The skater will then center their balance over a BI edge in an “open” position before pulling their arms into their body (bending their elbows first), and bringing the free foot towards the skating leg (free foot between ankle and knee). Skaters will exit by stepping onto a BO edge with the free foot. Additional entry: FI three-turn to step onto the FO spiraling edge. Note: Skaters at this level are expected to prepare for their spins from skating. Standstill starts are not acceptable for the assessment. Backward Upright Spin (BUSp) Min 3 revs Definition: From a forward inside spiraling edge, a spin with the skating leg extended or slightly bent which is not a camel position. Starting from a standstill or using a BO pivot is acceptable for this spin at this level only. Description: This spin starts with a FI spiraling edge with the free side extended behind. The skater will perform a FI three-turn to create a spiraling edge. Once the skating foot performs the three-turn, the free-side then holds its position as the skating side rotates (or snaps) to a BO edge. The skater will then center their balance over a BO edge in an “open” position before pulling their arms into their body (bending their elbows first), and bringing their free foot towards the skating leg in an “air spin” position (ankles crossed). Skaters will exit by opening the free leg position toward the front, applying pressure to the BO edge, and moving the free leg behind the skater to a landing position. Additional entries: Starting from a standstill on two feet, transferring the weight onto the spinning leg using the snap of the hip and push off the free foot to create the spinning action. Note: For beginning skaters the focus will be on the balance and control of this spin. The BO edge will continue to be developed as the skater gains more proficiency. It is common for skaters at this level to achieve the BO edge when they “pull in” on the spin. As they progress through the STAR program the focus will move to achieving and maintaining the BO edge upon entry. Mandatory Requirements: - Definition of basic position(s) achieved* - Establish a centre - Each spin must have the minimum number of revolutions identified * Each position, to be counted, must meet the definition of the basic spin position and be held for a minimum of two revolutions Passing Requirements: 4 of 5 elements at Silver or better