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Learn to Skate USA Free Skate (version unverified)

United States · English · 2 pages

National curriculum chart hosted by Blue Edge FSC; effective version unverified. This chart differs from the older 2019 chart.. Original-language text is shown as extracted. An original-page image is provided for diagram-only pages and the British skills guides. Extracted table text can lose column alignment; check the original before interpreting a table.

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FREE SKATE Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format such as an Aspire program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills. PRE-FREE PRE-FREE SKATE FREE SKATE 2 (COMBINATION OF BASIC 7 AND 8) SKATING SKILLS SKATING SKILLS A Alternating forward outside and inside A Backward crossovers to a backward spirals on a continuous axis (two sets) outside edge glide (landing position), B Basic backward outside and backward clockwise and counterclockwise inside consecutive edges (4-6) B Backward outside edge to a forward C Backward inside three-turns (R and L) outside edge transition on a circle (R and L) SPINS D Beginning back spin (USp) (min. 1-2 C Two forward crossovers into a forward revolutions) inside mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward JUMPS crossover and step to a forward inside E Half Lutz (1HLz) edge, repeat three times clockwise and counterclockwise F Salchow (1S) SPINS « Bonus Skill: Variation of a forward spiral, D One-foot upright spin (USp), optional entry skater’s choice and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions) JUMPS FREE SKATE 3 E Mazurka (R and L) SKATING SKILLS F Waltz jump (1Wz) A Alternating backward crossovers to back « Bonus Skill: Backward inside pivots, outside edges (4 sets) clockwise and counterclockwise B Alternating mohawk/crossover sequence (R to L and L to R) C Waltz three-turns (forward outside FREE SKATE 1 three-turn, backward outside edge glide), SKATING SKILLS clockwise and counterclockwise A Forward power stroking, clockwise and SPINS counterclockwise D Advanced back spin (USp) with free foot in B Basic forward outside and forward inside crossed leg position (min. three revolutions) consecutive edges (4-6) JUMPS C Backward outside three-turns (R and L) E Loop jump (1Lo) SPINS F Waltz jump-toe loop (1Wz+1T) or Salchow- D Upright spin (USp), entry from back toe loop (1S+1T) combination crossovers (min. four revolutions) « Bonus Skill: Toe step sequence, skater’s JUMPS choice, using a variety of toe steps E Half flip (1HF) F Toe loop (1T) « Bonus Skill: Waltz jump-waltz jump sequence (1Wz+1Wz) Note: The skating school has the authority to add classes to continue skater development under the umbrella of Learn to Skate USA beyond Free Skate 6. Sample lesson plans and programming ideas are available in the Skating School Administrative Tool. To provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating.