A.
Compulsory Maneuvers
Forward Inside Pivot
The toe pick of one foot must
remain in one place while the other foot moves around it
on the inside edge in a forward direction for one and
onehalf consecutive revolutions without stopping or
pumping, skater should bend the knee of the stationery leg
and the feet should remain perpendicular during the pivot.
Two-Foot Spin Both feet must
remain on the ice for a minimum of six consecutive
non-stop revolutions. The skater must not travel more than
three blade lengths from the starting point of the first
revolution.
Forward Arabesque (spiral) A
forward glide must be made in the arabesque position on
one foot, either straight on the flat or on either ridge,
for a distance equal to four times the skater's height
(this refers to the compulsory part of the test only). The
free leg must be extended behind the heel of the skating
foot and held at least as high as the skating hip. The
head should be held up and facing forward with the back
arched. The arm position is optional, (knee or leg may be
held). Holding the blade or the boot is considered an
uncultured maneuver.
Backward Edges
a. Backward Out side Edges A
series of at least four semi-circles must be performed
on the backward outside edges. The skater must alternate
feet within the series. (For example, performing the
first semi-circle on the right foot, the next on the
left foot, the third on the right foot, and the fourth
on the left foot.) Each semi-circle should have a
diameter never less than equal to neither the skater’s
height nor more than three times his/her height. The
semi-circles must be lined up on an axis. Each push must
be made from a clean inside edge; no pushing with the
toe pick.
b. Backward Inside Edges A series
of at least four semi-circles must be performed on the
backward inside edges, with the other requirements the
same as those for Backward Outside Edges. In ISI
competitions, and in the program (See "B. Solo program"
below), two semi-circles on each skating edge must be
performed consecutively, with no steps or turns between.
Axis can be lengthwise or widthwise on the ice.
One-Half Flip The takeoff must
be from the backward inside edge of one foot and the toe
of the other foot. A one-half rotation in the air to the
side opposite the jumping toe must be made (i.e., if the
skater uses the right toe, rotation must be to the left).
The skater must land forward on the toe opposite the one
used for takeoff and strike the forward inside edge
immediately on the other foot.
Waltz Jump While gliding forward
on one foot, the skater must jump from the forward outside
edge, making a one-half rotation in the air in the
direction of the takeoff foot and landing on the backward
outside edge of the other foot.
B. Solo Program A continuous
program including all the above maneuvers must be
performed to music for one and one-half minutes, with a
leeway of ten seconds over that time permitted.
Freestyle Test 2
A. Compulsory Maneuvers
Ballet Jump The skater must perform
the takeoff of the jump while gliding backward on one
foot, on either edge or flat, extending the free leg back
in the direction of travel and hopping on the toe of the
free leg. While jumping on the toe, s/he must at the same
time make a one-half rotation forward in the direction of
the toe used, with the new free leg extended backward as
high as the knee of the jumping foot. Landing on the
second hop, s/he must then skate forward on the inside
edge or the flat of the blade that was extended in back.
One-Half Toe Walleye The takeoff
must be on the backward inside edge of one foot and the
toe of the other foot. A one-half turn in the air must be
made in the direction of the toe used (i.e. of the left
toe is used the rotation is to the left). The landing must
be made on the same toe as that which was used in the
takeoff with an immediate push-off to the forward inside
edge of the other foot. The skater's legs should be held
straight and together in the air, not split.
One-Half Lutz The takeoff must
be from the backward outside edge of one foot and the toe
of the other foot. A one-half rotation in the air to the
side opposite the jumping toe must be made (i.e., if the
skater uses the right toe, rotation must be to the left).
The skater must land forward on the toe opposite the one
used for takeoff and strike the forward inside edge
immediately on the other foot.
One-Foot Spin Making the
approach form either two feet or from one foot forward,
the skater must spin in an upright position for a minimum
of six revolutions. The free leg position is optional. The
spin may be performed on the flat or on a combination of
the toe and flat of the blade.
Two Forward Arabesques (Spirals)
Two forward patterns must be performed in the arabesque
position on two different edges (i.e., a right forward
outside and right forward inside, or a right forward
outside and a left forward outside). Each pattern must be
approached with a minimum of four skating strokes, and the
arabesque position must be held for a distance equal to
four times the skater's height (this refers to the
compulsory part of the test only). The free leg must be
extended behind the heel of the skating foot and held as
high as the skating hip; the back is arched and head is
up. The arm position is optional (knee or leg may be
held). Holding the blade is considered an uncaptured
maneuver. The two arabesques do not have to be performed
consecutively.
Dance Step Sequence A mandatory
pattern of ten steps must be performed in continuous
flowing movement in either direction, including one Mohawk
turn from backward to forward and one Mohawk turn from
forward to backward.
B. Solo Program
A continuous program, including all the above
maneuvers, must be performed to music for one and one-half
minutes, with a leeway of ten seconds over that time
permitted.
Freestyle Test 3
A. Compulsory Maneuvers
Backward Outside or Backward Inside
Pivot (Choice of one) The toe pick of one foot must remain
stationary in the ice while the other foot progresses
backwards on either edge for a minimum of one and one0half
revolutions without stopping or pumping. Knee of
stationary leg should be bent, while feet remain
perpendicular.
Sal chow Jump The takeoff must
be from the backward inside edge of one foot. One rotation
must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of
the takeoff foot. The landing must be made on the backward
outside edge of the other foot.
Chang Foot Spin Making the
approach from a forward outside entry edge, the skater
must spin fast in an upright position for a minimum of
three revolutions, and return to the original foot for
three revolutions, making a total of at least nine
revolutions. The second spin may be in either a forward
inside or backward outside direction. The spin is
performed on the flat of the blade or a combination of the
toe and flat. Free leg positions are optional.
Backward Arabesque (Spiral) A
backward glide must be made in the arabesque position on
one foot, on either edge, for a distance equal to 4 times
the skater’s height. The free leg must be extended behind
the heel of the skating foot and held at least as high as
the skating hip; the back is arched and the head is up.
The arm position is optional (knee or leg may be held).
Holding the blade or boot is considered an uncaptured
maneuver. The skater may choose which foot and which edge
to skate upon and must have sufficient speed to maintain
the position for a distance equal to four times the
skater's height. (This refers only to the compulsory part
of the test.)
Toe Loop Jump or Toe Walleye Jump
(Choice of one) The takeoff must be from the backward
outside edge for the Toe Loop or the backward inside edge
for the Toe Walleye and the toe of the other foot
simultaneously to avoid rotating on the toe. The skater
must make one rotation in the air in the direction of the
picking foot and must land on the backward outside edge of
the takeoff foot for both jumps.
Dance Step Sequence A mandatory
pattern of nine steps must be performed in continuous
flowing movement in either direction, including a forward
outside open Mohawk and a backward outside Mohawk. The
mandatory pattern diagram for this requirement is
illustrated in the Appendix.
B. Solo Program
A continuous program including all the
above maneuvers must be performed to music for one and
one-half minutes with a leeway of ten seconds over that
time permitted.