British Ice Skating

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Assessment

Skate UK

• Level 1

1. Sit down and stand up
2. March forwards across the ice
3. Forward two-foot glide
4. Skate and dip
5. Turn around on the spot

• Level 2

1. Backwards marching across the ice
2. Forward swizzles
3. Forward two-foot glide on a curve
4. Two-foot turn on the spot
5. Snowplough or T-stop

• Level 3

1. Forward stroking
2. Moving two-foot turn
3. Backwards swizzles
4. Back two-foot glide
5. Forward one-foot glide

• Level 4

1. Forward outside edges on a circle
2. Forward inside edges on a circle
3. Basic forward slalom
4. Backwards stroking
5. Forward continuous chasses around a circle

• Level 5

1. Backward outside edges on a circle
2. Backward inside edges on a circle
3. Backward continuous chasses around a circle
4. Forward crossovers
5. Forward outside three turns from standstill

• Level 6

1. Forward inside three turn from standstill
2. Backward outside edges step to forward outside edge on a circle
3. Backward crossovers
4. Backward two-foot slalom
5. Two-foot spin

• Level 7

1. Forward inside open mohawk
2. Backward crossovers to landing position glide
3. Continuous forward outside edges along a straight line
4. Continuous forward inside edges along a straight line
5. Basic forward cross rolls

• Level 8

1. Continuous outside three turns around a circle ; left and right
2. Continuous inside three turns around a circle ; left and right
3. Step sequence: three turns, mohawk, cross rolls, twizzles, toe steps etc.
4. Forward inside single twizzle
5. One foot spin

Skate UK Star Levels (formerly known as Passport)

Singles Skating

• Bronze

1. Forwards and backwards crossovers in a figure of 8
2. Forward outside spiral on a curve
3. Spin on one foot optional entry and exit
4. Waltz jump from 4-5 back crossovers
5. Bunny hop into drag

• Silver

1. Single salchow
2. Spin on one foot entry from backwards crossovers, stepping into a forward outside edge, with a landing position exit
3. Backward spiral on a curve
4. Backwards crossovers around a circle into an extended landing position for the count of 3
5. Teapot on either foot

• Gold

1. Backwards outside one-foot spin
2. Single toe loop
3. Spiral sequence: forward outside spiral, forward outside three turn, two backwards crossovers, back inside spiral clockwise and counter-clockwise
4. A simple step sequence: must have three turns, mohawks, chasses, crossrolls, toe steps; these can be done on any edge, forwards or backwards
5. Combination of skating movements: to include turns, jumps and spins in a short routine; with or without music

Ice Dance

• Bronze

1. Forward open chasses/crossed chasses continuously on a circle left and right
2. Left forward outside mohawk, cross in front onto left back inside and step forwards to right forward inside left and right
3. Forward progressive runs
4. Two consecutive left forward outside 3 turns followed by a sustained outside edge with the free leg extended for a count of 3
5. Forward spiral inside and outside edges

• Silver

1. Forward progressive runs in a figure of 8
2. Backward open chasses in a serpentine sequence
3. Backward progressive runs in a figure of 8
4. A 7-step dance sequence as follows: right forward inside open mohawk, right back outside run, right back outside cross in front left back inside, step forwards to right forward inside edge and repeat twice
5. Forward inside single twizzles, left and right

• Gold

1. Forward run, forward slip chasses in a figure of 8
2. Basic backwards crossrolls
3. Solo Novice Foxtrot with music
4. Forward inside double twizzles
5. A 9-step dance sequence as follows; left forward outside progressive run, left forward outside closed chasses, left forward outside progressive run, left forward outside open mohawk, step behind to a left back inside edge and repeat twice.

Synchronized Skating

• Bronze

1. Forward block in shoulder hold using alternating left and right chasses
2. Forward line in shoulder hold using alternating left and right chasses and swings
3. Forward circle in hand hold, facing inward using continuous chasses.
4. Forward pin wheel in shoulder hold, using consecutive chasses. 2, 3 or 4 spokes may be performed, depending on the number of skaters.

• Silver

1. Block in shoulder hold. Push Left, push right, left cross edge, right cross edge, LFO 3 turn, right back cross edge, left back cross edge
2. Line in shoulder hold. Push Left, push right, left cross edge, right cross edge, LFO 3 turn, right back cross edge, left back cross edge
3. Circle in elbow hold, facing in and performed in both directions. At least 2 consecutive sequences of; forward chasse, forward cross, FO 3 turn, backward chasse, backward cross, step to forward inside edge to repeat
4. Forward intersection using alternating forward chasses. At least 3 pass throughs. Drag position may be introduced for variety.

• Gold

1. Forward line in shoulder hold turning to back line into elbow hold. Step may be a combination of chasses, progressive runs, and back cross overs. This movement to be performed using full length of the rink.
2. Block introducing a change of axis. Commence in shoulder hold down long axis. Push Left, push right, left cross edge, right cross edge, LFO 3 turn, right back cross edge, left back cross edge. Change to elbow hold, backward right chasse, right cross, right chasse, right cross, step to right forward inside edge to repeat.
3. Change of configuration wheel, from 2 spokes to 4 spokes. A combination of forward chasses and crossovers and a 3 turn to backward chasses and crossovers. At least one change of hold must be performed.
4. Forward intersection with a one revolution turn at the point of intersection. At least 3 pass throughs to be performed.

Pairs Skating

• Bronze

1. Forward stroking side by side focus and emphasis on unison.
2. Forward stroking in hand to hand hold
3. Basic upright spin side by side any entry and exit
4. Bunny hop side by side
5. Forward spiral in a straight line side by side.

• Silver

1. Forward stroking in Kilian Hold focus and emphasis on timing and unison.
2. Forwards cross overs around a circle in hand to hand hold
3. Side by side Waltz jumps from 3 backward crossovers
4. Two-foot spiralling curve in Kilian hold.
5. Forward spiral in a straight line in Kilian hold

• Gold

1. Forwards crossovers in a figure of 8 in hand to hand hold.
2. Backward crossovers around a circle in hand to hand hold
3. Side by side Single Salchow from 3 backward crossovers
4. Simple Pairs spin in Kilian hold, any entry and exit.
5. Spirals: One skater forward spiral/ one skater backward spiral hand to hand hold

Judged Levels

• Field Moves – assessing control of edges
• Elements – these are elements of free skating such as jumps, spins and step sequences which are done in isolation
• Free Skating – using the elements in a continuous routine or program of a given length, set to music. Music for free skating must not have vocals.
• Compulsory Dances – there are 2 dances at each level. Dances may be tested solo or with a partner, although if both partners are taking the test either two judges are required or the partners will need to repeat each dance so that one is being assessed on the first time and one the second.
• Variations – this is done as part of the pattern of one of the compulsory dances followed by a specific number of bars of a dance to the same music which is invented by the skater followed by the end of the compulsory pattern. 2 full repeats must be skated.
• Original Dance – a full routine to a given type of music with no compulsory dance sequence at the beginning.
• Free Dance – similar to the Free Skating this is a program of a given length, to music, including certain required dance elements.

Field Moves

Until beginning of January 2021

• Level 1: Forward Outside edges down one side of the rink, between 4 and 8 semicircles required; Forward Inside edges, between 4 and 8 semicircles required; Forward Crossovers in both directions, done as a figure of 8; Backwards crossovers in both directions done as a figure of 8; backward crossovers into landing position in both directions; spirals in a straight line down one side of the rink, half the length on each foot, repeat on other side of rink.
• Level 2: Back Outside edges down one side of the rink, between 4 and 8 semicircles required; Back Inside edges, between 4 and 8 semicircles required; Forwards and backwards crossrolls; Mohawk sequence – push LFO, RFI mohawk to LBI, step wide R crossover, step to forward and repeat on other foot. Repeat down the rink; Outside 3 turns in figure of 8; Inside 3 turns in figure of 8.
• Level 3: Forward edge changes on 1 foot; Alternating 3 turns ; Forward stroking with extended positions; Spirals on curves.
• Level 4: Outside back 3 turns; Mohawk step sequence; Back outside 3 turns – forward inside mohawks in a circle; Backward stroking with extended positions
• Level 5: Perimeter BO and BI double threes; Perimeter back changes of edge ; One foot slaloms ; Alternating choctaws
• Level 6: Perimeter FI and FO double threes; FI rockers and BI double rockers; FO and FI brackets; Russian stroking
• Level 7: BO change of edge to BI double threes, BI change of edge to BO double threes; BI rocker/choctaw on a circle; BO and BI quick three turns – basically a double twizzle or double double three; BI brackets
• Level 8: Perimeter Skating – Forward Counters, Perimeter Skating – Backward Counters, Barrel Roll and Toe Steps, Perimeter Skating – Quick 3 turns and Choctaws, Kilian Choctaws, Counter Twizzles and Back Outside Twizzles
• Level 9: Fast circular Mohawks and Slip Step, Perimeter Skating – Forward Rockers, Perimeter Skating – 1-foot power rockers, inside double threes and twizzle, backward outside twizzles, closed choctaws
• Level 10: Perimeter Skating – Backward Rockers, Perimeter backward loops and quick bracket three turn, Ina Bauer exercise, quick hip twists, double twizzles, swing rockers

  Interim Field Moves 2020

• Level 1: Basic Forward Continuous Edges; Backward Outside Edge in Sustained Position; Forward and Backward Crosscuts in Figure of Eight Pattern; Basic Backward Continuous Edges
• Level 2: Perimeter Skating – Cross Rolls; Forward Outside and Forward Inside Three Turn Exercises; Forward Outside and Forward Inside Three Turn Exercise; Forward Inside Open Mohawk Exercises; Forward Perimeter Change of Edges
• Level 3: Perimeter Skating – Forward Three Turns; Forward Outside Closed Mohawk Sequence; Backward Three Turn/Forward Mohawk Step; Perimeter Skating – Spirals on Curves
• Basic Novice: Backward Perimeter Change of Edges; Forwards and Backwards One Foot Slalom; Perimeter Skating – Backward Double Threes; Progressive Serpentine Forward Double Three Turns Exercise
• Intermediate Novice: Perimeter Skating – Inside Rockers; Perimeter Skating – Forward Brackets; Backward Rocker & Choctaw; Back Inside Brackets
• Advanced Novice: Perimeter Skating – Forward Counters; Perimeter Skating – Backward Counters; Barrel Roll and Toe Steps; Perimeter Skating – Quick Three Turns & Choctaws; Kilian Choctaws; Counter Twizzles & Backward Outside Twizzles
• Junior: Fast Circular Mohawks and Slip Step; Perimeter Skating – Forward Rockers; Perimeter Skating – One Foot Power Rockers; Inside Double Threes and Twizzles; Backward Outside Twizzles; Closed Choctaws
• Senior: Perimeter Skating – Backward Rockers; Perimeter Backward Loops and Quick Bracket Three Turn; Ina Bauer Exercise; Quick Hip Twists; Double Twizzles; Swing Rockers

Elements

Until beginning of January 2021

• Level 1: Perimeter skating; Toe Loop; Three jump or salchow; Upright spin 3 revs; Step sequence; Forward spiral; Backward spiral on a curve
• Level 2: Perimeter skating; 3 jump; salchow or toe loop; upright spin ; sit spin ; backspin from a 3 turn entry ; step sequence
• Level 3: Figure 8 crossovers; loop; flip; combination jump with a toe loop as the second jump; camel spin ; backspin ; step sequence – with forward and backward 3 turns
• Level 4: lutz; axel; jump combination with loop as the second jump; camel-sit spin combination ; change foot upright spin ; circular step sequence with mohawks and 3 turns; a sequence with at least 2 of these in: Spread eagle, Ina bauer, spiral, drag, pivot
• Level 5: Perimeter power crossover stroking; Axel with flow; Double Salchow; Jump combination, one of which must be a Lutz or Flip; Flying Camel spin ; Sit-Change Sit spin ; Spin with one change of position and one change of foot
• Level 6: Double Toe Loop; Jump combination consisting of Axel, Double Toe Loop; Jump sequence consisting of 2 single jumps; Camel-Change Camel spin ; Layback spin or Crossfoot spin ; Incorporate 3 of the following into a simple figure of eight pattern sequence – forward spiral, backward spiral, pivot, Ina Bauer, spreadeagle, drag; Serpentine step sequence
• Level 7: Double salchow, double toe, jump combination double+single, flying camel to back sit spin, spin combo with one change of foot and one of position, jump sequence of 3 jumps including 1 double, straight line step sequence using full ice
• Level 8: Double loop, axel with speed and flow, jump combinations with double toe as second jump, jump sequence to include at least 2 double jumps, flying camel spin, sit-sit or camel-camel, serpentine step sequence
• Level 9: Double flip, jump combination 2 doubles NOT including double loop, jump combination 2 doubles with double loop as second, flying sit spin, spin combo with 1 change of foot and 2 changes of position, layback or sideways spin or 2 foot cross foot spin, sequence of spirals using full ice.
• Level 10: Double lutz, jump combo of 2 doubles, jump sequence to involve 2 double jumps, death drop or flying change sit spin, spin combo with one change of foot and 2 changes of position showing 3 different positions, spiral step sequence using full ice, free choice step sequence using full ice.

  Interim Elements 2020

• Level 1:

1. 3 x Single jumps, excluding axel
2. 1 x Combination jump, consisting of 2 x Single jumps
3. Upright spin with a change of foot and a minimum of 6 revolutions or without a change of foot and a minimum of 4 revolutions.
4. Sit Spin or Camel Spin with no change of foot and 4 revs in total with minimum 2 in position
5. 1 x Forward and 1 x Backward Spiral on a curve held for a minimum of 10 metres
6. 1 x Choreographic sequence.

• Level 2:

1. Simple forward perimeter stroking in both directions. To be skated clockwise and anti-clockwise using a maximum of four to six strokes along the long sides.
2. 3 x single jumps, one of which must be Flip, Lutz or axel
3. 1 x Combination jump consisting of 2 x Single jumps.
4. 1 x Combination Spin with only 1 change of position and no change of foot and 6 revs with minimum 2 revs in each basic position
5. 1 x Spin with no change of position, excluding upright.
6. 1 x Simple step sequence with full ice coverage

• Level 3:

1. 1 x Single Lutz
2. 1 x Single Axel
3. 1 x Jump combination of 2 x single jumps
4. EITHER 1 x Jump sequence consisting of 1 x Single jump and 1 x Single Axel or 1 x Combination jump consisting of 1 x axel and 1 x single jump.
5. 1 x Back entry Upright spin either with change of foot or without a change of foot
6. 1 x Combination spin with at least 1 change of basic position and 1 change of foot, and minimum 6 revs in total with each basic position a minimum of 2 revs in position
7. 1 x Step sequence utilising the full ice surface and including at least 3 one-footed turns of 2 different types.

• Basic Novice:

1. 1 x Single Axel
2. 1 x Double jump
3. 1 x Jump combination of 2 jumps consisting of EITHER 2 x Single jumps OR 1 x Double jump and 1 x Single jump
4. 1 x Jump sequence consisting of 2 jumps maintaining rhythm and flow throughout consisting of EITHER 1 x Single jump + 1 x Single Axel OR 1 x Double jump + 1 x Single Axel
5. 1 x Combination Spin with only 1 change of position and no change of foot and 6 revs with minimum 2 revs in each basic position
6. A Basic Position spin, either Camel or Sit, with one change of foot.
7. A step sequence utilising the full surface of the ice including at least 4 one-footed turns of minimum 2 different types with nothing repeated more than twice.

• Intermediate Novice:

1. 1 x Double Jump
2. 1 x Double jump different from No. 1
3. 1 Jump combination consisting of 2 x Double jumps
4. EITHER 1 x Jump sequence consisting of 1 x Double jump and 1 x Single Axel or 1 x Combination jump consisting of 1 x Single Axel and 1 x Double jump.
5. 1 x Basic Position spin from Camel or Sit with a change of foot and minimum 3 rev. on each foot or without a change of foot and minimum 6 revs in total.
6. 1 x Combination Spin either with a change of foot and minimum 8 revs or without a change of foot and minimum 6 revs.
7. 1 x Step sequence utilising the full ice surface including at least 5 one-footed turns with nothing repeated more than twice.

• Advanced Novice:

1. A double Flip or Lutz or Double Axel
2. 3 different solo Double jumps different from that chosen in No. 1.
3. A jump combination consisting of two double jumps
4. 1 x jump sequence consisting of 1 x Double jump and 1 x Axel
5. A Combination Spin with a change of foot showing all 3 basic positions, with 8 revs in total and minimum 2 revs in each basic position.
6. A Flying Camel spin
7. One step sequence utilising the full ice surface including at least 5 one-footed turns with nothing repeated more than twice.

• Junior:

1. A double Axel
2. 2 x different double jumps or triple jumps, not including axel.
3. A jump combination consisting of two double jumps, one of which must be an edge take off.
4. A jump combination consisting of two double jumps, one of which must be a toe take off. Must not be identical to No. 3 5. A flying sit spin or death drop with a minimum of 6 revs.
5. A spin combination showing all 3 basic positions. Must have a change of foot and a minimum of 10 rev. in total. Flying entrance is not permitted.
6. A Choreographic Sequence utilising the ice surface. As per ISU single free skating programme requirements.
7. A Step Sequence fully utilising the Ice Surface. Must include at least 7 one-foot turns none of which can be counted more than twice.

• Senior:

1. A double Axel with speed and flow
2. A Triple jump
3. A Jump combination consisting of one double and one triple.. One of the jumps must be a toe take off.
4. A jump combination consisting of either 2 x double jumps or 1 x triple jump and 1 x double jump. One of the jumps must be an edge take off.
5. A Flying spin with a minimum of 8 revs in total.
6. A spin combination showing all 3 basic positions. Must have a change of foot and a minimum of 10 rev. in total. Flying entrance is not permitted.
7. A Choreographic Sequence fully utilising the ice surface as per ISU single free skating programme requirements.
8. A Step Sequence fully utilising the Ice Surface. Must include at least 7 one foot turns, none of which can be counted more than twice.

Free programme

Until beginning of January 2021

• Level 1: 1 min 30 second programme to include 2 different jumps, 1 spin, spiral, step sequence
• Level 2: 1 min 30 second programme with 2 different jumps, a combination, 2 different spins, a step sequence
• Level 3: 1 min 30 seconds with 2 different jumps one of which must be a flip, one jump combination, 2 different spins, step sequence
• Level 4: 2 mins with 2 different jumps one of which must be an axel, a jump combination with a flip or a lutz, 1 spin combination, 1 additional spin, circular step sequence and a moves sequence
• Level 5: 2 mins including axel with flow, 2 different jumps including one double, one jump combo including a flip/lutz, at least 2 different spins one with change of foot and one with change of position, and a spiral or Moves in the Field sequence.
• Level 6: 2 min 30 seconds, as for L5 but both jumps must be doubles and spiral sequence must use full ice.
• Level 7: 3 mins including axel with flow, 2 different double jumps, one jump combo including a double, jump sequence including one double, at least 2 different spins including a spin combo and a flying spin, spiral sequence covering full ice.
• Level 8: 3 mins 3 mins 30 including axel with speed and flow, 3 different double jumps, one jump combo including 2 doubles, at least 3 different spins including a spin combo and a flying spin, step sequence covering full ice.
• Level 9: 3 mins 30 4 mins including 4 different double jumps, one jump combo including 2 doubles, one flying spin, 2 different spins including a spin combo, spiral sequence covering full ice.
• Level 10: 4 mins 4 mins 30 including 5 different double jumps, one jump combo including 2 doubles, one flying spin, 2 different spins including a spin combo, spiral sequence covering full ice, step sequence covering full ice

  Interim Free 2020

• Level 1: 1 minute 30 second programme consisting of 4 jump elements, a maximum of 2 spins of a different nature, a maximum of 1 x choreographic sequence
• Level 2: 1 minute 30 second OR 2 minute programme consisting of 4 jump elements, 2 spins of a different nature – one spin combination and one spin with no change of position, 1 simple step sequence
• Level 3: 2 minute programme consisting of max. 4 jump elements, 2 spins of a different nature – one spin combination and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 3 one foot turns of 2 different types
• Basic Novice: 2 minute OR 2 minute 30 seconds programme consisting of max. 4 jump elements, 2 spins of a different nature – one spin combination and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 4 one foot turns of 2 different types
• Intermediate Novice: 2 minute 30 seconds OR 3 minute programme consisting of max. 5 jump elements, 2 spins of a different nature – one spin combination and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 5 one foot turns of 2 different types
• Advanced Novice: 3 minute programme consisting of 6 jump elements, 2 spins of a different nature – one spin combination and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 5 one foot turns
• Junior: 3 minute or 3 minute 30 seconds programme consisting of 7 jump elements, 3 spins of a different nature – one spin combination, one flying spin and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 7 one foot turns
• Senior: 4 minute programme consisting of 7 jump elements, 3 spins of a different nature – one spin combination, one flying spin and one spin with no change of position, 1 step sequence with at least 7 one foot turns, 1 choreographic sequence

Compulsory Dance

• Level 1: Novice Foxtrot, Rhythm Blues
• Level 2: Canasta Tango, Dutch Waltz
• Level 3: Golden Skaters Waltz, Riverside Rhumba
• Level 4: Fiesta Tango, Swing Dance
• Level 5: 14 Step, Willow Waltz
• Level 6: European Waltz, Foxtrot
• Level 7: American Waltz, 22 Step
• Level 8A: Rocker Foxtrot, Blues
• Level 8B: Tango, Silver Samba
• Level 9A: Kilian, Starlight Waltz
• Level 9B: Paso Doble, Argentine Tango
• Level 10A: Viennese Waltz, Quickstep
• Level 10B: Westminster Waltz, Rhumba
• Level Gold Bar 1: Austrian Waltz, Cha Cha Congelado
• Level Gold Bar 2: Ravensburger Waltz, Yankee Polka
• Level Gold Star: Golden Waltz, Tango Romantica, Midnight Blues

Variations

• Level 1: Rhythm Blues
• Level 2: Canasta Tango

Original Dance

• Level 3: 1 min 30 including a midline or diagonal step sequence. Couples may have one lift
• Level 4: as for L3 plus 1 twizzle.
• Level 5: as for L4, plus twizzles in both directions, up to 2 spins now allowed.
• Level 6: as for L5, twizzles must be one set of twizzles up to one step between
• Level 7: 2 min including a midline or circular or diagonal step sequence, one set of twizzles up to one step between, one but no more than 2 spins. Couples may have one lift
• Level 8: as for L7
• Level 9: 2 mins 30 requirements as for L8
• Level 10: as for L9
• Level Gold Bar 1: 2 min 30 program of senior championship standard
• Level Gold Bar 2: 2 min 30 program of senior championship standard
• Level Gold Star: 2 min 30 program of senior championship standard

FreeDance

• Level 1: 1 min 30 including a midline or diagonal step sequence. Couples may have one lift
• Level 2: as for L1
• Level 3: as for L2, step sequence must be full length plus spin, one twizzle.
• Level 4: as for L3 may have 2 spins, plus twizzle.
• Level 5: as for L4
• Level 6: as for L5, twizzles must be one set of twizzles clockwise and anticlockwise up to three steps between.
• Level 7: 2 min as for L6
• Level 8: 2 min as for L7 couples may have 2 lifts, Step seq can also be serpentine.
• Level 9: 3 mins as for L8
• Level 10:3 mins as for L9
• Level Gold Bar 1: 4 min program of senior championship standard
• Level Gold Bar 2: 4 min program of senior championship standard
• Level Gold Star: 4 min program of senior championship standard

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