MOVES IN

THE FIELD

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PRE PRELIMINARY 1
FORWARD PERIMETER STROKING

The skater will perform four to eight straight

strokes depending on the length of the ice
and the strength of the skater, with crossovers
around the ends, using the full ice surface
and for one full lap of the rink (in both
directions). Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: power and extension

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PRE PRELIMINARY 2
BASIC CONSECUTIVE EDGES

-Forward outside edges

-Forward inside edges
-Backward outside edges
-Backward inside edges

Starting from a standing position the skater

will perform four to six half circles,
alternating feet, using an axis line such as a
hockey line. The skater may start each set on
either foot, but they must be skated in the
order listed.
Focus: edge quality

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PRE PRELIMINARY 3
FORWARD RIGHT AND LEFT FOOT
SPIRALS

The skater will perform right foot and left

foot spirals down the length of the rink
maintaining a spiral position on each foot for
approximately four seconds with extended
leg held at the hip level or higher. The skater
may be on flats and may start on either foot.
Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: extension

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PRE PRELIMINARY 4
WALTZ EIGHT

The skater will perform the waltz eight, using

large circumference circles, completing two
patterns on each foot, performed with
control. This move may start on either foot.
Introductory steps are optional or may begin
from a standing start. The skater may mark
the center.
Focus: edge quality

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 PRELIMINARY 1
FORWARD AND BACKWARD
CROSSOVERS

The skater will perform forward crossovers in

a figure eight pattern. It is expected that the
skater will perform the transition between
circles on one foot. Four to six crossovers per
circle are recommended. Upon completing
the forward figure eight, the skater will
perform swing roll and change of edge to an
open Mohawk in order to turn from forward
to backward and continue the figure eight
pattern with four to six backward crossovers
per circle. This move may start in either
direction. Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: power

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 PRELIMINARY 2
CONSECUTIVE OUTSIDE AND
INSIDE SPIRALS

The skater will perform right foot and left

foot spirals. The outside edge spirals will be
skated for the first length on the rink.
Forward crossovers may be utilized (optional)
around the end of the rink. Forward inside
edge spirals will be skated for the second
length of the rink. The exact number of
spirals will depend on the size of the rink and
the strength of the skater, however a
minimum of four spirals down each length of
the rink must be skated. The extended leg in
the spiral should be held at hip level or
higher. Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: extension and edge quality

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 PRELIMINARY 3
FORWARD POWER THREE-TURNS

The skater will perform forward outside

three-turns to a balance position followed by
a backward crossover. Three to six sets of
three-turns will be skated depending on the
length of the ice surface. Skaters may begin
this move with either right of left foot three-
turns. On the second length of the rink, the
three-turns will be skated on the opposite
foot. Introductory steps and backward
crossovers around the end of the rink are
optional.
Focus: power

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 PRELIMINARY 4
ALTERNATING FORWARD THREE-
TURNS

Starting from a standing position the skater

will perform alternating forward outside
three-turns for the width of the rink. The
skater will then perform forward inside
alternating three-turns for the second width
of the rink. The size of the rink and strength
of the skater will determine the number of
three-turns skated. This move may start on
either foot.
Focus: edge quality

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 PRELIMINARY 5
FORWARD CICLE EIGHT

The skater will push from a standing start

onto a forward outside edge and complete
one forward outside figure eight. Upon
returning to center at the completion of the
second circle, the skater will perform a
forward inside figure eight by pushing onto a
forward inside edge, thereby repeating the
previously skated circle. The circles should
be equal in size with each circle
approximately three times the skater’s height.
The skater may mark the center. This move
may start on either foot.
Focus: edge quality and continuous flow

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 PRELIMINARY 6
ALTERNATING BACKWARD
CROSSOVERS TO BACKWARD
OUTSIDE EDGES

The skater will perform alternating backward

crossovers to backward outside edges in
consecutive half circles for one length of the
rink. Four to five lobes should be skated.
Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: power and extension

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 PRE-JUVENILE 1
FORWARD AND BACKWARD
PERIMETER POWER STROKING

The skater will perform four alternating

forward crossovers separated by strong
forward inside edge transitions. The end
pattern consists of two forward crossovers
followed by a LFO open stroke; then a RFI
open Mohawk followed by one or two
backward crossovers. All end pattern steps
should be performed with an even cadence
except the LFO open stroke, which should
be held for two counts. The second side of
the pattern resumes with four backward
crossovers separated by two-foot transitions,
also known as a power push. Skaters should
take care to perform the transitions on two
solid inside edges. The second end pattern
consist of three to five backward crossovers.
Introductory steps are optional.
Forward focus: power and extension
Backward focus: power and edge quality
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 PRE-JUVENILE 2
FO-BI THREE-TURNS IN THE FIELD

The skater will perform forward three-turns

alternating to backward three-turns covering
the length of the rink. One length of the rink
will start with RFO-LBI three-turns. The
number of sets of three-turns will depend on
the length of the rink and the strength of the
skater. On the second length of the rink, the
skater will perform LFO-RBI three turns.
The end sequence and the introductory steps
are optional. This move may start on either
foot.
Focus: edge quality

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 PRE-JUVENILE 3
FI-BO THREE-TURNS IN THE FIELD

On one length of the rink, the skater will

perform RFI-LBO three turns. On the other
length of the rink, the skater will perform
LFI-RBO three-turns. The number of sets of
three-turns will depend on the length of the
rink and the strength of the skater. The end
sequence and the introductory steps are
optional. This move may start on either foot.
Focus: edge quality

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 PRE-JUVENILE 4
FORWARD AND BACKWARD POWER
CHANGE OF EDGE PULLS

The skater will perform consecutive power

change of edge pulls —FIO to FOI – for the
full length of the rink followed by backward
change of edge pulls – BOI to BIO – for the
second full length of the rink. The skater will
change feet at the center of the rink. The end
sequence and the introductory steps are
optional. This move may start on either foot.
Focus: power

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 PRE-JUVENILE 5
BACKWARD CIRCLE EIGHT

The skater will push from a standing position

start onto a backward outside edge and
complete one backward outside figure eight.
Upon returning to center at the completion
of the second circle, the skater will perform a
backward inside figure eight by pushing onto
a backward inside edge, thereby repeating the
previously skated circle. The circles should
be equal in size with each circle
approximately three times the skater’s height.
The skater may mark the center. This move
may start on either foot.
Focus: edge quality and continuous flow

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 PRE-JUVENILE 6
FIVE-STEP MOHAWK SEQUENCE

The skater will perform alternating forward

inside mohawks, skated in consecutive half
circle. Each series consists of five-step
sequence. The skater will skate one length of
the ice with four or five lobes. Introductory
steps are optional.
Focus: edge quality

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 JUVENILE 1
STROKING: FORWARD POWER
CIRCLE

Starting from a standing position, the skater

will perform forward crossovers progressively
increasing in foot speed and acceleration
throughout the entire move, from slow, but
gradually accelerating pace to fully
accelerated crossovers. As the skater
accelerates, the circle circumference
increases. Power circles are performed in
both counterclockwise and clockwise
directions. It is recommended that no more
than 15 crossovers be utilized in completing
each portion of this move. This move may
start in either direction.
Focus: power

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 JUVENILE 2
STROKING: BACKWARD POWER
CIRCLE

Starting from a standing position, the skater

will perform backward crossovers
progressively increasing in foot speed and
acceleration throughout the entire move,
from a slow, but gradually accelerating pace,
to fully accelerated crossovers. As the skater
accelerates, the circle circumferences
increases. Power circles are performed in
both counterclockwise and clockwise
directions. It is recommended that no more
than 15 crossovers be utilized in completing
each portion of this move. This move may
start in either direction.
Focus: power

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 JUVENILE 3
EIGHT.STEP MOHAWK SEQUENCE

The skater will perform two eight-step

Mohawk sequences counterclockwise. The
step order is: forward crossover into a LFO
Mohawk, followed by a LBI, RBO, LBI
cross forward and RFI. The skater should
maintain a march cadence (one beat per step.
Between the circles is a two-neat left foot
transition. The sequence is then repeated
twice in the opposite direction. Introductory
steps are optional. This move may start on
either foot.
Focus: quickness and power

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 JUVENILE 4
FORWARD AND BACKWARD FREE
SKATE CROSS STROKES

The skater will perform free skate cross

strokes the length of the ice surface. Forward
cross strokes will be skated for one length of
the rink and backward cross strokes skated
for the second length of the rink.
Introductory steps and end patterns are
optional. This move may start on either foot.
Focus: power

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 JUVENILE 5
BACKWARD POWER THREE-TURNS

The skater will perform three to five

backward power three-turns per circle in a
figure eight pattern. One complete figure
eight is required. A one or two-foot glide may
be utilized when changing circles.
Introductory steps are optional. This move
may start in either direction.
Focus: power

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 JUVENILE 6
FORWARD DOUBLE THREE-TURNS

The skater will perform consecutive forward

double three-turns on half circles, with
alternating of feet. Four to six half circles will
be skated depending on the length of the rink
and strength of the skater. The sequence
begins with forward outside double three-
turns covering the first length of the rink. The
forward inside double three-turns will cover
the second length of the rink. Introductory
steps and end patterns are optional.
Focus: edge quality

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 BASIC SKILLS 1-8

The basic skills are the fundamentals of the

sport. These eight levels of the program
introduce the fundamental moves: forward
skating, backward skating, stops, edges,
crossovers, turns and mohawks. Upon
completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters
will have the basic knowledge of the sport
enabling them to advance to the more
specialized areas of skating.

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BASIC 1 A. Sit on ice and stand up
B. March forward across the ice
C. Forward two-foot glide
D. Dip
E. Forward swizzles: 6-8 in a row
F. Backward wiggles: 6-8 in a row
G. Snowplow stop
H. Rocking horse: 2-3
I. Two-foot hop in place (optional)

BASIC 2 A. Forward one foot glides R & L

B. Backward two-foot glide
C. Backward swizzles 6-8 in a row
D. Two foot turn from forward to backward in
place
E. Moving snowplow stop
F. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a
straight line (slalom-like pattern)

BASIC 3 A. Forward stroking showing correct use of

blade
B. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle: 6-8
consecutive clockwise & counterclockwise
C. Backward one-foot glides: R & L
D. Forward slalom
E. Two-foot spin: up to 2 revolutions

BASIC 4 A. Forward outside edge on a circle R & L

B. Forward inside edge on a circle: R & L
C. Forward crossovers, clockwise and
counterclockwise
D. Forward outside three-turn, R & L from a
stand still position
E. Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle,
clockwise & counterclockwise
F. Backward stroking
G. Backward snowplow stop: R & L

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BASIC 5 A. Backward outside edge on a circle: R & L
B. Backward inside edge on a circle: R & L
C. Backward crossovers, clockwise &
counterclockwise
D. Beginning one-foot spin: up to 3 rev. optional
entry & free foot position
E. Hockey stop
F. Side toe hop: both directions

BASIC 6 A. Forward inside three turn; R & L from a

stand still position
B. Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on
a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise
C. T-stop: R & L
D. Bunny hop
E. Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line: R
&L
F. Forward lunge: R & L

BASIC 7 A. Forward inside open Mohawk from a stand

still position R to L and L to R
B. Backward outside edge to forward outside
edge transition on a circle: R & L
C. Ballet jump: R & L
D. Backward crossovers to a backward outside
edge glides (landing position) clockwise &
counterclockwise
E. Forward inside pivots, R & L

BASIC 8 A. Moving forward outside three-turn on a

circle: R & L
B. Moving forward inside three-turn on a circle:
R&L
C. Combination move: forward crossovers (2)
into forward inside Mohawk, cross behind,
step into backward crossover (1) and step

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 forward inside edge: repeat 3 times,
clockwise & counterclockwise
D. One-foot upright spin, optional entry & free
foot position
E. Waltz jump
F. Mazurka: R & L

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