COMPETITION PROGRAM ELEMENTS BY LEVEL
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SINGLES FREESKATE
NON-TEST: Unlimited single jumps; Axels and Double jumps NOT allowed
Minimum 1 jump combination or sequence - Maximum 3 (no limit to number of jumps included in combination or sequence)
Minimum 2 different spins; minimum of 3 revolutions
1 Step OR Spiral sequence
PRE-PRELIMINARY: Same as Non-test, with the exception that the Axel IS permitted and may be repeated as individual jump, combination or sequence
PRELIMINARY: Unlimited single jumps; Axel, plus up to 2 different double jumps which may be repeated as individual jumps, jump combination or jump sequence
Minimum 1 Jump combination or sequence - Maximum 3 (no limit to number of jumps included in combination or sequence)
Minimum 2 different spins; minimum of 3 revolutions
1 Step sequence utilizing 1/2 of ice surface
PRE-JUVENILE: Unlimited single jumps; Axel, plus up to 4 different double jumps which may be repeated as individual jumps, jump combination or jump sequence
Minimum 1 Jump combination or sequence - Maximum 3 (no limit to number of jumps included in combination or sequence)
Minimum 3 different spins; minimum of 3 revolutions
1 Step sequence utilizing 1/2 of ice surface
JUVENILE: Maximum of 6 Jump elements - One must be an axel-type jump; no more than 3 double jumps may be repeated, but, if repeated, must be in combo or sequence; Maximum of 3 Jump combinations or sequences - combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3 jump combo is permitted . No triple jumps
Maximum of 3 spins, including 1 combination, with minimum of 1 change position; 1 flying spin; 3rd spin at the option of the skater - minimum of 5 revolutions; combination minimum of 4 revolutions each foot - all spins may change feet and start with a jump
1 straight line, circular or serpentine step sequence, using full ice surface
INTERMEDIATE: Maximum of 6 Jump elements - One must be an axel-type jump; no more than 3 jumps may be repeated, and, if repeated, must be in combo or sequence - only 1 of the repeated jumps may be a triple; Maximum of 3 Jump combinations or sequences - combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3 jump combo is permitted
Maximum of 3 spins, including 1 combination, with minimum of 1 change of foot and one change of position; 1 flying spin; 3rd spin at the option of the skater - minimum of 5 revolutions; combination minimum of 4 revolutions each foot - all spins may change feet and start with a jump
1 straight line, circular or serpentine step sequence, using full ice surface
NOVICE: Ladies, Maximum 6 Jumps - Men, Maximum 7 Jumps - including 1 axel
Maximum 3 Jump combinations or sequences - limited to 2 jumps each, but one 3 jump sequence is permitted
No more than 3 different Jumps may be repeated, a max of 2 of which may be triples or quads
Repeated doubles or triples must be in combo
Maximum of 3 different spins, including 1 combination with 1 change of foot and one change of position; 1 flying spin; and 1 spin with only 1 position - minimum of 6 revolutions; combination minimum of 5 revolutions each foot - all spins may change feet and start with a jump.
1 straight line, circular or serpentine step sequence, using full ice surface
NOTE: Standards for Junior and Senior Programs have CHANGED for 2005 season. READ CAREFULLY, and double check requirements at USFSA website!
JUNIOR LADIES: Maximum 7 Jump Elements (NOTE: 1 solo jump = 1 jump element; 1 combination = 1 jump element; 1 sequence = 1 jump element.), including 1 axel-type jump, a maximum of 3 combos or sequences--Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted--2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or sequence.
Maximum of 3 Spins--minimum 6 revolutions; 10 for combos--including 3 different spins; 1 combo and 1 flying spin with only 1 position are required. All spins may change feet and start with a jump.. MINIMUM 2 REVOLUTIONS IN POSITION OR WON'T COUNT.
Maximum of 2 Step Sequences - One must be a Spiral Step Sequence (any pattern)
NOTE: Additional jump sequence containing jumps of no more than 1 revolution performed as part of connecting footwork preceding double or triple jumps are permitted and not counted as a jump element.
JUNIOR MEN: Maximum 8 Jump Elements (NOTE: 1 solo jump = 1 jump element; 1 combination = 1 jump element; 1 sequence = 1 jump element.), including 1 axel-type jump, a maximum of 3 combos or sequences--Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted--2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or sequence.
Maximum of 3 Spins--minimum 6 revolutions; 10 for combos--including 3 different spins; 1 combo and 1 flying spin with only 1 position are required. All spins may change feet and start with a jump. MINIMUM 2 REVOLUTIONS IN POSITION OR WON'T COUNT.
Maximum of 2 Step Sequences (One, but not more than 2 step sequences)
NOTE: Additional jump sequence containing jumps of no more than 1 revolution performed as part of connecting footwork preceding double or triple jumps are permitted and not counted as a jump element.
SENIOR LADIES: Maximum 7 Jump Elements (NOTE: 1 solo jump = 1 jump element; 1 combination = 1 jump element; 1 sequence = 1 jump element.), including 1 axel-type jump, a maximum of 3 combos or sequences--Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted--2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or sequence.
Maximum of 4 Spins--minimum 6 revolutions; 10 for combos--including 4 different spins; 1 combo,1 flying, and 1 spin with only 1 position are required (spin with only 1 position may commence with jump and may change feet). 4th Spin is skater's option; all spins may change feet and start with a jump. MINIMUM 2 REVOLUTIONS IN POSITION OR WON'T COUNT.
Maximum of 2 Step Sequences - One must be a Spiral Step Sequence (any pattern)
NOTE: Additional jump sequence containing jumps of no more than 1 revolution performed as part of connecting footwork preceding double or triple jumps are permitted and not counted as a jump element.
SENIOR MEN: Maximum 8 Jump Elements (NOTE: 1 solo jump = 1 jump element; 1 combination = 1 jump element; 1 sequence = 1 jump element.), including 1 axel-type jump, a maximum of 3 combos or sequences--Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted--2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or sequence.
Maximum of 4 Spins--minimum 6 revolutions; 10 for combos--including 4 different spins; 1 combo,1 flying, and 1 spin with only 1 position are required (spin with only 1 position may commence with jump and may change feet). 4th Spin is skater's option; all spins may change feet and start with a jump. MINIMUM 2 REVOLUTIONS IN POSITION OR WON'T COUNT.
Maximum of 2 Step Sequences (One, but not more than 2 step sequences)
NOTE: Additional jump sequence containing jumps of no more than 1 revolution performed as part of connecting footwork preceding double or triple jumps are permitted and not counted as a jump element.
SINGLES - SHORT PROGRAMS (Based on 2006 Worksheets)
INTERMEDIATE LADIES SP: 1 Jump combination - Single/Double or Double/Double
Axel or Double Axel Jump (cannot be repeated in solo or combination jump)
Double Jump, immediately preceded by connecting steps and/or other freeskating movements
Spin with only one position and no change of foot; may start w/a jump - mimum 5 revolutions
1 Spin Combination w/only 1 change of foot & at least one change of position - min. 5 revolutions each foot
1 Step sequence - straight line, circular or serpentine
INTERMEDIATE MEN SP: Same as Intermediate Ladies
NOVICE LADIES SP: 1 Jump combination - double/double or double/triple
Axel or double axel (cannot be repeated in solo or combination jump)
Double or Triple Jump, immediately preceded by connecting steps or other free skating movements
Layback or sideways leaning spin, no change of foot - Minimum 6 revolutions - may start w/jump
Spin combination w/only 1 change of foot & at least one change of position - Min. 5 revolutions each foot
Spiral step sequence - minimum of 3 spiral positions & at least 1 change of foot - straight line, circular or serpentine
NOVICE MEN SP: Same as Novice Ladies SP, except, instead of specifically a Layback or leaning spin, a Spin with only one position, no change of foot, may start with a jump; and instead of Spiral step sequence, Step sequence - straight line, circular or serpentine
PLEASE NOTE THAT, AS OF 2005, THE MAXIMUM TIME FOR ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR SHORT PROGRAMS HAS INCREASED TO 2 min 50 seconds
JUNIOR LADIES SP: 1 jump combination - double/double or double/triple
Double Axel
Double or Triple Lutz, immediately preceded by connecting steps or other Freeskate movements
Flying sit spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Layback or sideways leaning spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Spin combination w/only 1 change of foot and at least 2 changes of position - minimum 6 revolutions each foot
NOTE: On all spins, Minimum of 2 revolutions in position required or position won't count.
Spiral step sequences (serpentine, circular, oval or combination) - minimum 3 spiral positions, at least 1 change of foot
Step sequence - straight line, circular, or serpentine
JUNIOR MEN SP: 1 jump combination - double/double or double/triple
Double Axel
Double or Triple Lutz, immediately preceded by connecting steps or other Freeskate movements
Flying sit spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Camel spin, with only 1 change of foot - minimum 6 revolutions each foot
Spin combination w/only 1 change of foot and at least 2 changes of position - minimum 6 revolutions each foot
NOTE: On all spins, Minimum of 2 revolutions in position required or position won't count.
2 Step sequences - straight line, circular, or serpentine
SENIOR LADIES SP: 1 Jump Combination - double/triple or triple/triple
Double Axel
Triple jump, immediately preceded by connecting steps or other Freeskate movements
Flying spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Layback or sideways leaning spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Spin combination with only 1 change of foot & at least 2 changes of position - minimum 6 revolutions each foot
NOTE: On all spins, Minimum of 2 revolutions in position required or position won't count.
Spiral step sequence; serpentine, circular, oval or combination; min. 3 spiral positions, at least 1 change of foot
Step sequence - straight line, circular, or serpentine
SENIOR MEN SP: 1 Jump combination - double/triple, triple/triple, quad/double, or quad/triple
NOTE: Only ONE quad jump allowed - either as solo jump, or in jump combination
Double or Triple Axel
Triple or Quad jump, preceded by connecting steps or other Freeskate movements
Flying spin - minimum 8 revolutions
Camel or Sit spin, with one 1 change of foot - 6 revolutions each foot
Spin combination with only 1 change of foot & at least 2 changes of position - minimum 6 revolutions each foot
NOTE: On all spins, Minimum of 2 revolutions in position required or position won't count.
2 step sequences - straight line, circular or serpentine
PAIRS FREESKATE - (For details, see 2006 Worksheets)
PAIRS- SHORT PROGRAMS (For details, see 2006 Worksheets)
FOR ALL DANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, GO TO USFSA 2006 DANCE WORKSHEETS