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Freestyle Test 4

A. Compulsory Maneuvers

Flip Jump The takeoff must be from the backward inside edge of one foot and the toe of the other foot simultaneously. One rotation must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge, and the landing must be made on the backward outside edge of the foot whose toe was used un the takeoff.

Loop Jump The takeoff must be from the backward outside edge of one foot. One rotation must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge, and the landing must be made on the backward outside edge of the takeoff foot.

Sit Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, the spin must be performed for a minimum of six revolutions on one foot. For at least four of the revolutions the skating hip must be no higher than the skating knee. The free leg must be held in a forward position and not wrapped around the spinning foot; the back must be straight. The head position is optional. The skater must rise on one foot without touching the ice with the other foot.

One-Half Loop Jump The same takeoff and direction of rotation as specified for the loop jump must be used, but the skater must land backward on the inside edge of the foot opposite the takeoff foot. The skater must perform one rotation in the air and must not spin on the toe during the landing.

Two Backward Arabesques (spiral) While gliding backward, the skater must perform two patterns in the arabesque position, one on each foot on either edge. The free leg is 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 edge to skate upon. Sufficient speed must be maintained to hold the position for a distance equal to four times the skater's height. (This refers to the compulsory part of the test only). The two arabesques do not have to be performed consecutively.

Backward Outside and Backward Inside Three Turns; Dance Step Sequence For the compulsory part of the test, the skater must demonstrate all four of the backward three turns and also the mandatory Dance Step Sequence.

 

a. Right and Left Backward Outside Three Turns The total length of the stroke must be twice the skater's height, with the turn being made from the backward outside edge to the forward inside edge, halfway through the stroke. The curve of the entrance edge and the exit edge must be the same. The forward inside edge should be held to the satisfaction of the examiner.
b. Right and Left Backward Inside Three Turns The total length of the stroke must be twice the skater's height with the turn being made from the backward inside edge to the forward outside edge, halfway through the stroke. The curve of the entrance edge and the exit edge must be the same. The forward outside edge should be held to the satisfaction of the examiner. The skater must demonstrate the mandatory Dance Step Sequence, performed on the long axis of the rink, a series of steps in continuous flowing movement in either direction. During the sequence all of the basic three turns (i.e., right and left forward outside and inside, right and left backward outside and inside) must be performed.

B. Solo Program

 

A continuous program including all the above maneuvers must be performed to music for two minutes, with a leeway of ten seconds over that time permitted.

Freestyle Test 5

A. Compulsory Maneuvers

Lutz Jump The takeoff must be from the backward outside edge of one foot and the toe of the other foot. One rotation must be made in the air in the direction opposite the curve of the takeoff edge, and the landing must be made on the backward outside edge of the foot whose toe was used in the takeoff.

Axel Jump The takeoff must be from the forward outside edge of one foot. The skater must rotate one and one-half times in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge and must land on the backward outside edge of the opposite foot.

Camel Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, the skater must spin on one foot for a minimum of six revolutions. For at least four of the revolutions the skater must be in the camel position, i.e., the free leg extended behind the heel of the skating foot and held at least as high as the skating hip, with the arms extended, the back arched, and the head held erect.

Camel-Sit-Upright Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, the skater must spin in the camel position for a minimum of three revolutions, changing to the sit spin position for a minimum of three revolutions, changing again to the upright position for a minimum of three revolutions. No change of foot is permitted.

Fast Back Scratch Spin Making the approach from a forward inside entry edge, the skater must spin fast (this refers to the compulsory part of the test only) in a backward outside direction in an upright position for a minimum of nine revolutions. At the final position of the spin the free foot is crossed in front of the spinning foot. The exit of the spin may be done on either foot. During the program, or in ISI competitions, the spin entry is optional.

Left Forward Outside Open Swing Choctaw, Left Forward Inside Open Choctaw, Left Forward Outside Bracket, Right forward Inside Bracket; Dance Step Sequence For the compulsory part of the test, the skater must demonstrate all of the turns separately and also the mandatory Dance Step Sequence.

a. Left Forward Outside Open Swing Choctaw A change foot turn from LFO to RBI, where the free foot moves forward past the skating foot before being brought back to the inner side of the skating foot for the turn to backward inside. The skater rotates in the direction opposite the curve of the entry edge. Entry and exit edges must be held at least two times the skater's height.
b. Left Forward Inside Open Choctaw A change foot turn from LFI to RBO, in which the heel of the free foot moves to the inner edge side of the skating foot before the turn to backward outside, while the skater is rotating in the direction of the curve of the entry edge. Entry and exit edges must be at least one time the skater's height for this LFI open Choctaw turn only.
c. Left Forward Outside Bracket A turn from LFO to LBI, with the skater rotating in the direction opposite the curve of the entry edge. Entry and exit edges must be at least one time the skater's height.
d. Right Forward Inside Bracket A turn from RFI to RBO, with the skater rotating in the direction opposite the curve of the entry edge. Entry and exit edges must be at least two times the skater's height. The skater must demonstrate the mandatory Dance Step Sequence, a series of steps in continuous flowing movement that may be performed in either direction. During the sequence all of the above listed turns must be made at least once.

B. Solo Program

A continuous program including all the above maneuvers must be performed to music for two minutes, with a leeway of ten seconds over that time permitted.

Freestyle Test 6

A. Compulsory Maneuvers

Serpentine Dance Step Sequence A series of steps in continuous flowing movement may be performed in either direction. The pattern includes all four basic edges and at least one each of the following: Three turns, brackets, rocker, and counter. The mandatory pattern must be performed in the exact sequence.

Split Jump The takeoff must be from the backward inside or outside edge of one foot and the toe of the other foot. The jump must be a one-half rotation in the air in the direction opposite the jumping toe (i.e., if the skater uses the right toe, rotation must be to the left). While the skater is in the air, the landing foot must be extended forward and the opposite foot extended so that the angle created by the two legs is at least equal to or more than 90 degrees with both feet equal distant from the ice. The skater must land forward on the toe opposite the one used for takeoff and strike forward immediately on the opposite foot. A Russian split jump may be accepted as an alternate to a regular split jump.

Split Falling Leaf Jump While gliding backward on the outside edge of one foot with the opposite foot extended either in front or in back of the skating foot, the skater must jump in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge making a one half rotation in the air. While the skater is in the air, the free leg must be extended forward and the takeoff leg extended backward to form an angle of at least or more than 90 degrees with both feet equal distant from the ice. The landing must be forward on the toe of the foot opposite the takeoff foot, immediately stepping forward on the takeoff foot.

Jump Combination The following jumps must be taken in the exact order as listed below with no additional steps or turns in between the required jumps.

 

a. Axel The takeoff must be from the forward outside edge of one foot. The skater must rotate one and one-half times in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge and must land on the backward outside edge of the opposite foot.
b. One-Half Loop Jump The takeoff must be from the backward outside edge of one foot. One rotation must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge. The landing must be made backward on the inside edge of the opposite foot. The skater must not spin on the toe during the landing.
c. Flip Jump The takeoff must be from the backward inside edge of one foot and the toe of the other foot simultaneously. One rotation must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge. The landing must be made on the backward outside edge of the foot whose toe was used in the takeoff.

Double Sal chow Jump The takeoff must be from the backward inside edge of one foot. Two rotations must be made in the air in the direction of the curve of the takeoff edge. The landing must be made on the backward outside edge of the other foot.

Cross-Foot Spin, Layback Spin, or Sit-Change-Sit Spin (Choice of one)

 

a. Cross-Foot Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, the spin must be performed on the flat of both blades with the feet crossed (right foot to the left of the left foot in a counter clockwise direction, left foot to the right of the right foot in a clockwise direction) for a minimum of six revolutions.
b. Layback Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, this one-foot spin must be performed with the free leg extended in back and the back arched. The shoulders do not have to be parallel to the ice, but the head must be below the shoulders for a minimum of six revolutions. Arm positions are optional - blade or leg may be held.
c. Sit-Change-Sit Spin Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, this one-foot spin must be performed on the flat of the blade or on a combination of the toe and flat. (i.e., with the free leg extended in front of the skating foot, the hips no higher than the skating knee, and the back straight). The skater must perform a minimum of three revolutions on one foot, changing to the other foot for a minimum of three revolutions in the same position, and then returning to the original foot for a minimum of three revolutions, for a total of at least nine revolutions in the sitting position.

Spin Combination with change of Foot and Position Making the approach from a forward outside entry edge, the skater must complete a spin with a minimum of three body positions and at least one change of foot. Each body position must be held for a minimum of three revolutions. The skater cannot use spins from a higher test level (i.e., Flying Camel, Flying Sit) as part of his/her spin combination. (By changing feet, it is considered a different body position, i.e., the sit, back sit, and /or broken leg are considered different body positions). Examples include: Camel-Sit-Back Sit and Camel- Back Camel-Back Sit, etc. Credit should be given if the skater exceeds the minimum requirements.

B. Solo Program

 

A continuous program including all the above maneuvers must be performed to music for two and one-half minutes, with a leeway of ten seconds over that time permitted.

 

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