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COS
Technical Information
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Singles
Posted July 13, 2010
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Pairs
Posted July 13, 2010
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Ice
Dance
Posted July 13, 2010 |
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Synchronized
Skating |
2010 - 2011
Synchronized Skating Progam Requirements
Please
click here to view PDF file
(Coming Soon) |
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ISU Judging System
- Synchronized Skating Updates -
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ISU Comm. #1587 -
- Clarifications to ISU Communication #1532 and #1574
- Guidelines for Judges Reduction of GOE for Errors in Synchronized Skating Elements
- Guidelines for Referees and Technical Panel Deductions
- Guidelines for Marking of GOE (positive aspects) |
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Please
note the following regulation change regarding Skating Skills
in the STARSkate program effective July 1st, 2008:
RATIONALE:
This motion will allow skaters to take Skating Skills
tests without the requirement for musicality and pacing.
It is felt as an interim step before implementation of
LTAD that removing music from exercises would allow skaters
to better focus on quality skating at their own natural
rhythm.
Rulebook
Section 4000 – F – 4.4 (5)
4.4
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SKATING SKILLS TESTS
Skating
Skills exercises are evaluated using the following six
criteria:
- EDGE
QUALITY:
Edge quality is characterized by a stable arc without
sub-curves or wobbles. Accuracy of the edge and depth
(degree of lean) are important although there is a great
variance in the required depth of edge for particular
lobes and steps.
- ICE
COVERAGE: Since pattern sizes vary according to the nature of
the exercise, the size of the rink and the size/strength
of the skater, ice coverage in this context refers to
power and flow. In general, power should be attained
from the blade and not the toe. Flow, or the ability
to maintain speed is the second aspect of ice coverage
that is considered.
- EASE
OF MOTION: Balance, body control (stability), agility or quickness
during execution of turns, changes of edge and transitions,
and general flexibility are assessed under this category.
- CORRECTNESS
OF STEPS: Step errors in each exercise are assessed according
to the type of step. For example, errors in the main
features of exercises (focus) are considered major and
will generally be penalized. An error in the connecting
steps (i.e. the number of crosscuts, etc.) is considered
minor and may not affect the overall assessment of the
exercise.
MUSICALITY/PACING: Musicality refers to the skater’s ability to develop
a feeling of rhythm throughout an exercise and to demonstrate
an awareness of count 1 (the start of a measure). Pacing
is assessed by comparing the skater’s ability to
complete a step or a group of steps within a designated
length of time in beats. There is some flexibility,
therefore, within each exercise, for skaters to vary
somewhat within the “designated timing” as
long as musicality and pacing are reasonably accurate.
- POSTURE: Correct posture/carriage for most Skating Skill exercises
involves a high and extended line of the free leg and
arms (closer to shoulder level than waist). The position
of the head is upright and the bend in the skating hip,
knee and ankle should be enough to maintain balance
at faster speeds.
NOTE: For each exercise the FOCUS highlights the specific
criteria that are most prominent for that particular
exercise
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The
Skating Programs Committee wishes to thank all coaches,
officials and other interested parties who took the time
to give us their thoughts and opinions on the questions
we raised regarding the consideration of optional dance
partnering for STARSkate tests. Feedback received indicates
a clear divergence of opinion therefore no changes will
be made at this time.
We
have made note of some misconceptions and confusion around
the question as well as on current procedures for dance
tests, and therefore have determined that further explanation
and a more scientific approach would be beneficial. To
that end, we will distribute a communication piece to
clarify the misconceptions and explain some of the other
changes that may be considered in future, as well as put
forth a more detailed and tailored survey. These documents
will be available online in mid-summer and we will send
an invitation to all at that time to once again provide
input. We will then compile the results which will assist
the Skating Programs Committee in their deliberations
on future directions for ice dance partnering. |
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