Free Skate 1-6 (All Levels) - FI2681

Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format such as a bridge program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.

FREE SKATE 1
Skating Skills:
A. Forward power stroking, clockwise and counterclockwise
B. Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges (four to six consecutive edges)
C. Backward outside three-turns (R and L)

Spins:
D. Upright spin, entry from back crossovers (min. four to six revolutions)

Jumps:
E. Half flip
F. Toe loop

«Bonus Skill: Waltz jump-side toe hop-waltz jump sequence, or waltz jump-ballet jump-toe loop sequence

FREE SKATE 2
Skating Skills:
A. Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (two sets)
B. Basic backward outside and backward inside consecutive edges (four to six consecutive edges)
C. Backward inside three-turns (R and L)

Spins:
D. Beginning back spin (up to two revolutions)

Jumps:
E. Half Lutz
F. Salchow

«Bonus Skill: Variation of a forward spiral, skater’s choice

FREE SKATE 3
Skating Skills:
A. Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edges – Four sets
B. Alternating mohawk/crossover sequence (R to L and L to R)
C. Waltz three-turns (forward outside three turn, backward outside edge glide), clockwise and counterclockwise

Spins:
D. Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position (min. three revolutions)

Jumps:
E. Loop jump
F. Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop combination

«Bonus Skill: Toe step sequence, skater’s choice, using a variety of toe steps

FREE SKATE 4
Skating Skills:
A. Forward power three-turns (R and L), 3 sets each
B. Waltz eight, clockwise and counterclockwise

Spins:
C. Forward upright spin to backward upright spin (3 revs., each foot)
D. Sit spin (minimum three revolutions)

Jumps:
E. Half loop
F. Flip

«Bonus Skill: Split jump, stag jump or split falling leaf

FREE SKATE 5
Skating Skills:
A. Backward outside three-turn, mohawk (backward power three-turns), clockwise and counterclockwise
B. Five-step mohawk sequence, clockwise and counterclockwise

Spins:
C. Camel spin (minimum three revolutions)

Jumps:
D. Waltz jump-loop jump combination
E. Lutz jump

«Bonus Skill: Loop-loop combination

FREE SKATE 6
Skating Skills:
A. Forward power pulls (R and L)
B. Creative step sequence, skater’s choice, using a variety of three-turns, mohawks and toe steps

Spins:
C. Camel-sit spin combination (minimum two revolutions each position)
D. Layback or attitude spin or cross-foot spin (three revolutions)

Jumps:
E. Waltz jump-half loop-Salchow jump sequence
F. Axel

«Bonus Skill: Backward outside pivot, entry optional