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The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of singles skating. No great deal
of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges
and some evidence of good form.
The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of singles skating. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the elements and a good sense of power (speed/flow). A relationship with the music should be attempted in the program.
The fundamentals of singles skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow,
power, extension and posture are required for all of the elements of singles skating (jumps, spins and connecting
moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music.
The candidate must skate the selected elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps) on good edges, with good form,
flow, power and preciseness. The candidate must also skate to the music and utilize the ice surface.
Strong, smooth edges and turns, combined with correct posture and effortless flow while utilizing the music and the ice
surface are expected of the candidate in all types of singles skating elements (jumps, spins and connecting steps).
The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly
faultless, body motions well timed with the music, and the flow and power very good in all singles skating elements
(jumps, spins and connecting steps). The program should fully utilize the ice surface, and no major or consistent errors
should be in evidence.
The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge
quality, line and footwork control. The program should demonstrate a good, harmonious composition that is skated to the
music with rhythm and expression, while utilizing the full ice surface.
The candidate must give an excellent performance displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension and
precise footwork control in all aspects of the selected elements. The program should fully utilize the ice surface, have a
change of pace and superbly express the mood and rhythm of music. Harmonious steps and connecting movements in
time to the music should be maintained throughout the program.
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