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CanSkate Element Descriptions and Requirements

Canada · English · 20 pages

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9 Element Descriptions and Requirements | Copyright © Skate Canada CanSkate | April 2021 ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT(S) STAGE 1 - CONTROL SNOW SLIDE STEPS Placing the feet shoulder-width apart, perpendicular to direction of movement, the skater will move sideways by making snow with the advancing foot. The skater bends their knees/ankles to start. One foot remains in place (stationary) while the advancing foot slides laterally applying enough downward pressure to shave the ice. Once the advancing foot has travelled as far as it can go, the weight is transferred to this foot to allow the skater to pick up the stationary foot and return to the starting position. Repeat. • Perform a minimum of 4 consecutive snow slide steps per foot. BACKWARD SKATING The skater advances backward unassisted using a consecutive push/glide sequence (L/R/L/R/L/R) consisting of the introduction of “c” pushes or a definite weight transfer action. Skaters may demonstrate rocking side to side. Skaters must perform this skill with bent knees/ankles. • Skate backward approx. 13 metres (1/2 of the width) BACKWARD TWO-FOOT GLIDE From backward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet in an upright position by bringing their feet to a resting position approximately hip-width apart while continuing to move backward. The glide may be performed on a straight line or curve. • Perform the glide for a minimum of 1 second STAGE 2 - CONTROL FORWARD STOP From forwards skating, the skater performs a forward two-foot glide, bends their knees/ankles, and uses the right, left or both feet to apply pressure to the ice in a forward and outward motion, while turning the toe(s) inward slightly. Stopping with the left, right and both feet must be trained. • Complete 1 full stop of choice • Must make snow during the stopping BACKWARD TWO-FOOT SIT GLIDE From backward skating, the skater initiates a glide on two feet and moves into a sit position. The upper body leans forward, and the knees/ankles bend to lower the upper leg to a 135°-90° angle to introduce the “sit” position. • Perform the glide for a minimum 1 second • Demonstrate a sit position within a 135°-90° angle range CONTROL