COS Technical Information

Pre-Juvenile categories added into the technical package of COS STARSkate Championships and Trillium...


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Singles
Posted July 13, 2010

Pairs
Posted July 13, 2010

Ice Dance
Posted July 13, 2010

Synchronized Skating
2010 - 2011
Synchronized Skating Progam Requirements

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(Coming Soon)

ISU Judging System
- Synchronized Skating Updates -

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)

ISU Comm. #1532 - SYNCHRONIZED SKATING Replaces Communication 1503
*Elements, Difficulty Groups, Features and Added Features*Please click here to view PDF file

ISU Comm #1528 - Guidelines fo Novice Competitions
Replaces Communication #1398 and 1423


STARSkate
2010 - 2011
Skate Canada STARSkate Competition Technical Package

2010 Skate Canada STARSkate and Adult Section Championships - CPC Event Procedures and Guidelines for Officials

COS Recreational and STARSkate Well Balanced Program Requirements Chart - Coming Soon

COS Recreational and STARSkate Deduction Reference Chart

COS Recreational & STARSkate Technical Q & A


Adult


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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:
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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


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.

For more information, please contact Patti White, Manager, Programs and Services at 905-760-9100 ext 224 or mailto:patti@skatecanada-centralontario.com




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