Judging System

ISU First Aidfor
Technical Controllers and Technical Specialists

Ice Dance
Edition 2010/2011(as of: 26.07.2010)

ISU Judging System

ISU First Aid for Technical Controllers and Technical Specialists
Ice Dance

Index
VersionLifts – Rules and Requirements
Lifts – Clarifications and Calling Specifications

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Spins – Rules and Requirements
Spins – Clarifications and Calling Specifications

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Steps – Rules and Requirements
Steps – Clarifications and Calling Specifications

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Twizzles – Rules and Requirements
Twizzles – Clarifications and Calling Specifications

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Drawings

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Subject: Lifts Rules and Requirements
RULES and REQUIREMENTS

LIFTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance , Rule 604, paragraph 16 and Communication 1610 and 1621)

GENERAL RULE
Dance Lift

Dance Lift A movement in which one of the partners is elevated with active and/or passive assistance of the other partner toany permitted height sustained there and set down on the ice. Any rotations and positions and changes of such positions
during the lift are permitted. Lifts should enhance the music chosen and express its character and should be performed in an
elegant manner without obvious feats of strength and awkward and/or undignified actions and poses.
The following movements and/or poses during the lift are not allowed and will be called Illegal:– lifting hand(s) of the lifting partner higher than his head*– lying or sitting on the partner’s head;– sitting or standing on the partner’s shoulder, back;– lifted partner in upside down split pose (with angle between thighs more than 45 degrees)**.
– lifting partner swinging the lifted partner around by holding the skate(s)/boot(s) or leg(s) only and/or by holding the hand(s) with full arm
extension by both partners.
*It is NOT considered as an illegal lift if:– the point of contact of the lifting hand/arm of the lifting partner with any part of the body of the lifted partner is not sustained higher than thelifting partner’s head;– the lifting hand/arm which is used for support or balancing only or which touches any part of the body of the lifted partner is not sustainedby the lifting partner higher than his head for morethan 2 seconds.
** A brief movement through an upside down split pose (with any angle between thighs) will be permitted if it is not established (sustained) or
if it is used only to change of pose.
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RULES and REQUIREMENTS

LIFTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance , Rule 604, paragraph 16 and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Types of Dance Lifts

Types of Dance Lifts are classified as follows:
Short Lifts: the duration of the Lift should not exceed six (6) seconds
a)
b)
c)
d)

Stationary Lift - A lift that is executed on the spot (stationary location) by the lifting partner who may or may not be rotating;
Straight Line Lift - A lift in which the lifting partner travels in a straight line in any position on one foot or two feet;
Curve Lift - A lift in which the lifting partner travels on one curve (lobe) in any position on one foot or two feet;
Rotational Lift - A lift in which the lifting partner rotates in one (clockwise or anticlockwise) direction while travelling across theice;Long Lifts: the duration of the Lift should not exceed twelve (12) secondse)
Reverse Rotational Lift - A Lift in which the lifting partner rotates in one direction and then in another direction while travelling
across the ice;f)
Serpentine Lift – A lift in which the lifting partner travels on two different curves of approximately similar curvature and duration.
The change of direction of the pattern may incorporate a turn of not more than ½ rotation. The pattern must be serpentine
shaped (“S”). After the completion of the 2 curves the Couple may skate additional curves or rotate (less than 1 rotation) but thiswill not be counted;g)
Combination Lift - A lift combining two of the above types of lifts - a), b), c) or d).

SHORT DANCESENIOR & JUNIOR
One (1) Short Lift but no more than two (2)A couple may choose to skate either one or two lifts but the first performed lift only will be identified and considered indetermining the level of difficulty. Any type of lift may be used for the second lift and it may be performed without any
requirements for the Level of difficulty provided that its duration is within permitted 6 seconds and it is not illegal. The second
Lift will be considered by the Judges in marking the Choreography. However, if a third Lift is performed, it will be considered by
the Technical Panel as an Extra Element.

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LIFTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance , Rule 604, paragraph 16 and Communication 1610 and 1621)

FREE DANCESENIORJUNIOREITHER 2 SHORT LIFTS AND 1 LONG LIFT OR 4 SHORT LIFTS.
Up to two (2) additional Lifts (up to 6 seconds each) without any requirements for the Level are permitted (provided thatthey are not illegal), but only the first three performed Lifts (in option with 2 Short and 1Long) or the first four (in option
with 4 Short) will be identified and considered in determining the level of difficulty. The additional 2 Lift(s) will beconsidered by the judges in marking the Choreography. However, if a sixth Lift (in option with 2 Short and 1Long) orseventh (in option with 4 Short) is performed, it will be considered by the Technical Panel as an
Extra Element.
EITHER 1 SHORT LIFT AND 1 LONG LIFT OR 3 SHORT LIFTSOne (1) additional Lift (up to 6 seconds) without any requirements for the Level is permitted (provided that it is not illegal),but only the first two performed Lifts ( in option with 1 Shortand 1Long) or the first three (in option with 3 Short) will be identified and considered in determining the level of difficulty.
This additional 1 Lift will be considered by the judges in marking theChoreography. However, , if a fourth Lift (in option with 1 Short and 1Long) or fifth (in option with 3 Short) is performed, it
will be considered by the Technical Panel as an Extra Element.

Combined Spins and Lifts: Combined spins and lifts are permitted but are to be counted as separate elements: i.e. as one of the permitted
lifts and one spin.
Note: If the option with the Long Lift is used, each Short Lift must be of different type and a chosen type of difficult pose for the lifted partner
and a chosen type of difficult position for the lifting partner is permitted in only one Short Lift or in one part of Long Lift. Change of Pose for
Lifted partner may be used twice - in two different types of Short Lifts or in one Short Lift and one part of Long Lift or in two parts of Long Lift.
Exception: Reverse Rotational Lift Level 4 Option 2, where the one hand lift may be used in both directions.
If the option with only Short Lifts is used, only one type of Short Lift may be repeated and a chosen type of difficult pose for the lifted partner
and a chosen type of difficult position for the lifting partner is permitted in only one Short Lift. Exception: Change of Pose for Lifted partner
may be used in two different types of Short Lifts A chosen type of difficult pose for the lifted partner and a chosen type of difficult position forthe lifting partner is permitted in only one Short Lift or in one part of Long Lift. Each repeated difficult pose or position will be called by theTechnical Panel as "simple" and it will not be considered for the level (see exceptions above).
Note: Long Lift will have the same value as 2 Short Lifts.
NoteNo part of the costume may be used as any support in a Lift. If it happens the couple is to be considered as using a prop, which is

not permitted according to Rule 612, and the Referee and Judges will apply the costume deduction of 1.0. The Technical Panel will
give the Level according to the Calling Specifications for Lift and will not apply a reduction for the costume.
Note: If the Lift does not fit to the phrasing of the music in the Free Dance, the judges must reduce the GOE and the GOE must be in minus.

Note: A chosen type of Creative/Difficult entry must be different for each lift to be considered for the level.

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LIFTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance , Rule 604, paragraph 16 and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Some Examples of difficult
Poses for Lifted partner (mustbe held for at least 3 seconds):

Change of Pose

Some Examples of difficult
Positions for Lifting partner(must be held for at least 3
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Full split - when the legs of the lifted partner are extended in one line with the angle between thighs about 180 degrees and not just a V;
Full “Biellmann” - body upright pulling the boot by the hand behind and the skate fully above the level of the head (the heel of the bootmust be higher than the head),full doughnut/ring - upper body arched back, holding one or both legs close to the head in a full circle (maximum a half a blade length
between head and blade);
Upside down combined with difficult hold;From a vertical position lady is cantilevered out -lady’s torso extended away from the man and the only one additional point of support
are the hands;
Balancing in a horizontal position with only one additional point of support;
Leaning out (forward or backward) where the only one additional point of support are the legs;
Full layback with arched pose with no support from the lifting partner above the thigh;Extending out with the majority of body weight in a horizontal line with the only one additional point of support being shoulders and/ or
upper back. The Technical Panel is to be strict on the “horizontal line” in order to consider this as a difficult pose.
Note: full “Biellmann and full doughnut/ring – may not be used by the lifted partner as two different difficult variations
Change of Pose : Lifting partner changes hold and Lifted partner changes hold and body pose so that it is a significant change (i.e., aphotographer would produce two different photos). A mere change of position of arm(s) and/or legs is not enough to constitute a change ofpose. Only changing to the reverse side (mirror) or changing the height of the body is not enough. The change of pose and hold must occur
simultaneously. Each pose, preceding and following the change must be clearly defined and the first pose must be attained and clearlyshown prior to the change to the second pose.
-one foot;shoot the duck (thigh at least parallel to the ice) with any position of free leg;spread eagle – inside: same edges (one forward one backward) on the same curve;
spread eagle – outside: same edges (one forward one backward) on the same curve;
spread eagle – on a straight line (for Straight Line Lift only); same edges (one forward one backward) on the same line;
Ina Bauer; same or different edge (one forward one backward) on parallel tracing;full crouch with two knees bent (thighs at least parallel to the ice) on two feet; except Stationary Lift if not rotating
full crouch with one knee bent (thigh at least parallel to the ice) on two feet with one leg extended to side, except Stationary Lift if not
rotating
full lunge / drag (thigh at least parallel to the ice) with any position of free leg, except Stationary Lift if not rotating
one hand lift
NoteOnly 2 different types of spread eagle positions from 3 types mentioned above can be used and if Ina Bauer position (skated on sameedges) is also used it must NOT be performed on the same edges as the above mentioned type(s) of spread eagle. Otherwise the position
performed on the same (repeated) edges will NOT be considered for the level.

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LIFTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance , Rule 604, paragraph 16 and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Examples of Creative/Difficulty
entry

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Unexpected entry without any evident preparation
Entry from a difficult position for the lifting partner;
Entry from a difficult t transition by the lifting partner: series of difficult turns (e.g. Bracket; Choctaw; Counter, Mohawk, etc.)
before the lift (but not progressives);
Significant transitional movement by the lifted partner to reach the desired pose - while establishing the final pose, the lifted partner
performs a significant transitional movement. This is not the same as a change of pose, because the transitional movement is notestablished. It is just used for transition.

Note: A chosen type/variation of Creative/Difficult entry must be different for each lift The repeated type/variation of Creative/Difficult entry willbe ignored by the Technical Panel and it will not be considered for the Level. The types/variations of Difficult Creative entries may be chosenfrom the different groups a), b), c) and b) mentioned above and/or among the different variations within these groups but in any case thedifference must be obvious.
Note: Only 2 different types of spread eagle positions from 3 types mentioned above can be used and if Ina Bauer position (skated on sameedges) is also used it must NOT be performed on the same edges as the above mentioned type(s) of spread eagle. Otherwise the position
performed on the same (repeated) edges will NOT be considered for the level.

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CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Communication 1610 and 1521)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Definition and Requirements: (must be in accordance with Rule 604, paragraph 16)
Dance Lift (definition) – A movement in which one of the partners is elevated with active and/or passive assistance of the other partner to any
permitted height, sustained there and set down on the ice. Any rotations and positions and changes of such positions during the lift are
permitted. Lifts should enhance the music chosen and express its character and should be performed in an elegant manner without obviousfeats of strength and awkward and/or undignified actions and poses.
These are the following calling specifications for Lifts Level 1:a)Stationary Lift: while on the spot and lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 3 seconds. If the lifted partner is sustained in the
air less than 3 seconds it will be called Stationary Lift NO Level.

b)

Straight Line Lift: on an identifiable straight line while traveling and lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 3 seconds. If thelifted partner is sustained in the air less than 3 seconds it will be called Straight Line Lift NO Level.

c)Curve Lift: on an identifiable curve while traveling and lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 3 seconds. If the lifted partner issustained in the air less than 3 seconds it will be called Curve Lift NO Level.

d)Rotational Lift: lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 3 rotations and lifting partners’ moves through at least 3 rotations. If there
are less than 3 rotations (and more than 1 rotation) it will be called Rotational Lift NO Level.

e)Reverse Rotational Lift: lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 2 rotations in each direction and lifting partner moves through at
least 4 rotations (with at least 2 rotations in each direction). If there are less than 2 rotations (and more than 1 rotation) in either
direction it will be called Reverse Rotational Lift NO Level;(if there is less that 1 rotation in the second direction it will be called
Rotational Lift +Combo).

f)

Serpentine Lift: for at least 2 identifiable curves while traveling and lifted partner is held off the ice for at least 3 seconds on eachdirection. If the lifted partner is sustained in the air less than 3 seconds in each direction it will be called Serpentine Lift NO Level. (Ifthere is not a second identifiable curve it will be called a Curve Lift + Combo.)

Combination Lift: See rules for each part of a) b) c) d) above. Two different lifts from group a), b), c) and d) only must be skated. If one ofthe parts of the Combination Lift is not identifiable, the performed part of the lift will be called with the Level + Combo.

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CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Communication 1610 and 1521)

CALLING SPECIFICATIONS

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1.

One rotation at the beginning or end of any non-rotational lift is considered part of the entry or exit (e.g. out of Curve lift).

2.

For all rotational lifts, the movement through the change of position will be counted if it occurs during rotation, but not on entry or
exit, and will not count if rotation stops, change occurs and than rotation continues. Also, the rotations will only be counted if the lift istraveling. If the traveling action is stopped, the additional rotations on the spot will not be counted as part of the rotational lift.

3.

For the Combination Lift, because only lift types a), b), c) and d) are permitted:
a. if a couple skate an e) or f) lift as the first part of the Combination Lift, the Reverse Rotational (e) or Serpentine (f) Lift willbe identified and called as it was performed and the remaining part of the lift will be ignored and not counted in determining
the Level;b. if a couple skate an e) or an f) lift as the second part of the Combination Lift, that part of the lift will be identified as a
Rotational or Curve, and the lift be identified and called as it was performed and the remaining part of the lift will be ignored
and not counted in determining the Level;c. if the choice is Straight Line + Curve, the pattern must be clearly skated, or the lift may be called a Curve or Straight Line,or Serpentine depending on the pattern.

4.

If an error occurs in the first or second part of a planned Long Lift (Combination, Reverse Rotational, Serpentine), so that the otherpart of the Lift does not have the minimum requirements to be called, then the Technical Panel will call the performed part of the liftwith the reached level + COMBO (the word “Combo” means an intention to skate one of the types of the Long Lift). (For example, if
an error occurs in the first part of a Serpentine Lift and the basic requirements for the second curve are not fulfilled, this lift will becalled CuLi with the performed level + COMBO. If another Curve Lift is performed in the program, it can then be counted for points,
because the Curve Lift is not repeated.)

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CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Communication 1610 and 1521)

CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(continue)

5.

If a program begins with the partner in a lift before the music starts, the duration of the lift will be counted when one of the partners
begins to move.

6.

If a program concludes with a partner in a lift, the duration of the lift will be calculated until the movement stops completely.

7.

A one hand lift “without any means of support” requires that there is no contact other than the lifting partner’s hand/arm and the lifted
partner. Contact at the lifting partner’s shoulder and/or any part of his body (except lifting hand/arm) is incorrect.

8.

If the change of pose does not meet the requirements, the Level of the lift will be identified according to the requirement to the lift
fulfilled.

9.

If there is a loss of control with additional support (touch down by free leg/foot and/or hand(s)) occurs after the Lift has commenced
and the Lift continues after touchdown (without interruption) its Level will be determined according to the requirements fulfilled andreduced by 1 level per touchdown (in Combo Lift only the Level of the Lift that had a touchdown will be reduced by 1 level).

10. If the Lift has commenced and immediately is stopped by fall, stumble or any other reason for interruption and it’s type can not be
identified it will be called “Lift -No Level “ and the element will block a box for lifts.
11.

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS TOCALLING SPECIFICATIONS

1.
2.

DEDUCTION

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If there is an illegal movement during the execution of any element, the deduction for an illegal movement will apply and theelement will receive Level 1 if the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled. Otherwise the element will be called No Level.
If in a Combo Lift, an illegal pose is performed in any part of that lift, both parts of this Combo Lift will be identified and the Lift with
the illegal movement will receive Level 1 if the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled and the other Lift will receive the Level
according to fulfilled requirements(ex. Curve Lift 1 + Rotational Lift 3) Deduction for an illegal element will apply. The call shouldbe : “Curve Lift 1 + Rotational Lift 3, Illegal element”

Extra element - for each extra element- Element not according torequirements for Short Dance or not according to the “well-balanced Free
Dance program”-1.0 point deduction. Element receives * (no value)

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CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Communication 1610 and 1521)
2. Illegal Elements/Movements according Rule 611 paragraph a)
The following Elements and Movements are not permitted in the Free Danceunless otherwise stated in an ISU Communication:
 Movements and/or poses in the Lifts:
Lifting hand(s) of the lifting partner higher than his head*;
Lying or sitting on the partner’s head;
Sitting or standing on the partner’s shoulder, back;Lifting partner swinging the lifted partner around by holding theskate(s)/boot(s) or leg(s) only with fully extended arm(s) /or by holding thehand(s) with full arm extension by both partners;
Lifted partner in upside down split pose (with sustained angle between
thighs more than 45 degrees)**;*It is NOT considered as an illegal lift if:- the point of contact of the lifting hand/arm of the lifting partner with any part ofthe body of the lifted partner is not sustained higher than the lifting partner’s
head;- the lifting hand/arm which is used for support or balancing only or which touches
any part of the body of the lifted partner is not sustained by the lifting partner
higher than his head for more than 2 seconds.
** A brief movement through an upside down split pose (with any angle
between thighs) will be permitted if it is not established (sustained) or if it
is used only to change pose.
 Jumps of more than one (1) revolution or jumps of one (1) revolution
skated at the same time by both partners;
 Lying on the ice.

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Technical Specialist identifies
Technical Controller authorizes or corrects anddeducts
If there is an illegal movement during the execution ofany element, the deduction for an illegal movement will
apply and the element will receive Level 1 if therequirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled. Otherwise
the element will be called No Level.

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ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

Does the difficult pose for the lifted partner anddifficult position for the lifting partner (sustained
for at least 3 seconds) have to be achieved byboth partners simultaneously (exactly at thesame time)?

The difficult pose for the lifted partner and the difficult position for the lifting
partner must be performed at the same time for both partners for at least 3
seconds. However, the positions do not necessarily have to be achieved orcompleted at the same time (i.e. Man may establish crouch before lady achieves
doughnut position. They then hold these positions for 3 seconds. Then the manleaves the crouch followed by the lady releasing the doughnut.)

A couple starts a Rotational Lift and just at the endof the first rotation the skate (blade) of the lifted
partner touches the ice and then they do 4 morerotations. How will the Technical Panel call thisLift?

Since the Lift was not interrupted or stopped after the touchdown, it will be calleda Rotational Lift, its Level will be determined according to the total number ofrotations and all other requirements for the level and then reduced by theTechnical Panel by one (1) level

If the Lady does the same difficult pose for bothparts of the Serpentine Lift while the Man does 2
different types of Spread Eagles - what level will
be given by the Technical Panel for this lift?

The repeated difficult pose in the second part of Serpentine Lift will be called
as “simple”. Therefore, this lift will receive Level 2 only (if the otherrequirements are fulfilled).

Can a difficult pose/position be repeated by theother partner (e.g. man does a lift in full crouch
position and then lady does next lift, as a lifting
partner, in the same position)?

No. Since there are published examples of difficult poses for the lifted partnerand difficult positions for the lifting partner and not for the man and lady.

If a difficult pose was very briefly performed as aone of the parts of “significant change of pose”, is it
permitted to repeat the same type of difficult pose in
the “Short” lift or in one of the parts of the “Long”
lift?

The repeated pose that is not established would not be taken into consideration
as they are not getting the credit for the pose, but for the change. Each pose,preceding and following the change must be clearly defined.

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ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWERIf a difficult pose in a Lift was attempted but notgiven credit because not sustained for 3 seconds,
will it be given credit if it is used again in a
subsequent Lift and sustained for 3 seconds?

No. The repeated difficult pose in the subsequent Lift is not given credit because
it was the second attempt of the same difficult pose.

If the Lifting partner is kneeling on one knee in a
Stationary Lift (with at least 90 degrees between
the thigh and shin of the skating leg) is it
considered as a difficult position?

No, kneeling in a stationary pose if not rotating would not be considered difficult
position by the Technical Panel.

During change of pose in the lifts, is there a time
limit of how long each pose must be held having in
mind that the rule says that difficult pose must be
held for 3 sec?

No. The requirements for a significant change of pose for the lifted partner haveto be fulfilled as well as the requirements for the lifting partner but there is notime limit on how long each pose has to be held in a change of pose, but eachpose, preceding and following the change must be clearly defined .

A couple performs Combination Lift which
consists of a RoLi+CuLi. If the requirements for a
RoLi Level 3 option 2 (One Hand/Arm Lift) and for a
CuLi Level 3 are met, does a one hand take off in
the RoLi upgrades both RoLi and CuLi toLevel 4.

YES. A “one hand” take off is one of examples of a creative/difficult entry – “entry
from a difficult position for the lifting partner”

If the second Lift in a Combination Lift is a one
arm Rotational Lift of 3 or more rotations, andthere is a difficult entry into the first Lift of the
Combination, does the lifted partner have to be set
down with 1 arm without assistance to get a
Level 4 for this Rotational Lift

A difficult entry for the 1st Lift and a one arm set down from the one arm Liftof 3 or more rotations is required.

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ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

If a lifted partner is in Biellmann pose with theentire body in any other position (other than
upright, e.g. the lifted partner is held horizontally(parallel to the ice), does this count as a difficult
position for the lifted partner?

Yes. If the requirements for this type of difficult pose are fulfilled, the TechnicalPanel will consider it as a difficult one. But it should be taken into considerationthat this pose in its "upside down version" may be illegal.

Requirements for the Blellmann pose-theboot of the free leg is pulled behind andthe heel of the boot must be above andbehind the level of the head in relation to
the vertical line of the body.

Can a couple perform a Curve Lift twice in a Free
Dance, but with the different poses and positions?

Yes, for the Short Lift Option only, one type of lift may be repeated, but achosen type of difficult pose for the lifted partner and a chosen type of difficult
position for the lifting partner cannot be repeated.
. This is the case for both Junior and Senior Free Dances.

.

In a one hand Lift must the lifting arm of thelifting partner be straight?

NO. The man’s biceps/upper arm may touch his own body but the lady must nottouch him at any other point than his hand/arm.

On a Rotational Lift, a couple tries for level 4; thelifting partner executes 6 rotations but the lifted
partner does not achieve the difficult pose (orthe change of pose) and it is considered as aneasy pose (or not enough change of pose).Whatlevel do they get for this Rotational Lift?

The Technical Panel should drop the Level of this Lift to a Level 1 as they do nothave either a change of pose or difficult pose for a level 2, 3 or 4. The
requirements for either Level 2, 3 or 4 are not met and the Level of the lift will beidentified according to the requirement to the lift fulfilled.

In one hand lift the man swings the lady around byholding her only by her leg. Is this lift always
considered as an illegal element?

It is considered illegal if the man's arm(s) is fully extended and he is swinging heraround. If his arm (s) is bent, then the lift is legal.

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ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWERIf a couple performs a creative/difficult entry –“from a difficult transition: series of difficult
turns”, how many turns should be performed toconsider this entry as creative/difficult?

There must be at least two difficult turns (e.g. Bracket; Choctaw; Counter,
Mohawk, Double Three, etc.) (but not progressives) to be considered as “seriesof difficult turns” and the Lift has to be executed immediately after the turns,
without any preparation and interruption in the pace of execution

Have the turns to be executed as precise as for
the Step Sequence to be considered for the“entry from a difficult transition”?

YES. The turns have to be recognizable and correctly executed as for the Step
Sequences

Is a Double Three itself enough to be called“series of difficult turns” for a creative/difficult
entry?

NO. A Double Three (either in hold or not touching) is acceptable as one difficult
turn part of a series; however, the Double Three itself is not enough to be called“series of difficult turns”.

A man lifts the lady in a spread eagle position inorder to get credit for a creative/difficult entry. He
then lifts one foot off the ice for 3 seconds to get
the level during the lift. Is this permitted, or musthe use the same difficult position as he used in
the entry?

It is permitted for the lifting partner to use a different difficult position for theentry and during the lift to consider this entry as creative/difficult

How long does the lifting partner have to be in
the difficult position in order to get credit for acreative/difficult entry?

There is no set time for the “difficult position” for the lifting partner in order toconsider it for a creative/difficult entry. However, the position must be fully
established and clearly evident at the time that the lift takes off.

If a lady enters a one arm rotational lift byjumping into the arm of the man. Can this entry
count as one arm lift for the purposes of getting
level 4,Option2

Yes. It is a creative/difficult entry. The jump must not be of more than 1 rotation.

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Subject: Lifts Clarifications and Calling Specifications
LIFTS

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

In a Combo Lift, if the second Lift meets all
criteria for Level 3, and includes a “significant
transitional movement by the lifted partners toreach the desired pose” (as described in theexamples of creative/difficult entry) does theTechnical Panel take it into consideration to
eventually upgrade this second Lift to Level 4?

NO. The upgrading to Level 4 can only come from the creative/difficult entry of
the first Lift.

If the first part of a Combo Lift is Level 2 and thesecond part is Level 3, and a Creative/Difficult
entry is used in the first part of the Combination
Lift, is the second part of this Combination Lift
upgraded to Level 4 ?

YES, if a creative/difficult entry is used for the first part of the Lift, it increases theLevel of the second part of the Combo Lift to Level 4 because this second part
fulfills all requirements for Level 3 (the first part of the Combo Lift remains at
Level 2).

If a couple in the SD starts their lift with aspinning movement of two rotations by bothwould that be called a combined lift and spin?

No. The Spinning movement will be ignored by the Technical Panel and only
the Lift will be called according to the requirements done for the level.

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The DANCE SPIN is not included in thelist of Required Elements for the Short
Dance season 2010/2011.
Nevertheless, a Spinning movementskated by the couple together in any holdaround common axis on one foot (or twofeet) with any number of rotations ispermitted. A couple may choose to use thismovement as part of their choreography.
TheTechnical Panel will ignore these
movements and the judges will notconsider these movements as thepermitted stops.

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Subject: Lifts Clarifications and Calling Specifications
LIFTS

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

Any type of difficult pose or position can beused in one lift only otherwise the repeatedpose/position will be called as “simple”. Does
this restriction refer to the “creative/difficult
entry” to the lift?

YES.
A chosen type/variation of Creative/Difficult entry must be different for each Lift
The repeated type/variation of Creative/Difficult entry will be ignored by theTechnical Panel and it will not be considered for the Level. The types/variationsof Difficult Creative entries may be chosen from the different groups and/oramong the different variations within these groups but in any case the difference
must be obvious.

In a Stationary Lift - the man enters on 1 footand then rotates on the spot with the lady in a
One Hand/Arm position for 3 seconds whilerotating. Are there enough features to get Level
4?

Yes, if the lifted partner is held for at least 3 sec in One Hand/Arm Lift (without
any other means of support) it is considered as a difficult position for the lifting
partner and also as a difficult pose for a lifted partner (if the lifting partner isrotating). And the man is on one foot - during the entry which is considered as a
Creative /Difficult Entry and rotating on the spot on one foot for at least 3 sec(difficult position for the lifting partner).

If a couple performs an unexpected entry to theStationary Lift, but they have to skid to astop exactly before the lift. Would that still be
accepted by the Technical Panel as an
unexpected entry?

If there is an unexpected entry and a stop before the take off was NOT done toget evident preparation to the Stationary Lift, and all other requirements for level
4 are met, the couple can get level 4 for this lift. But if there is an evident
preparation before the Lift (after the stop), the unexpected entry will not becounted as a Difficult/Creative entry to increase the Level to Level 4

If a couple does intricate footwork (difficulttransition) as an entry to the lift and they skid toa stop before the Lift. Does the Technical Panel
still consider this entry as a Difficult/Creativethat can increase the Level of this Lift to Level
4?

Entry from a difficult transition: series of difficult turns (e.g. Bracket; Choctaw;
Counter, Mohawk, Double Three, etc. but not progressives) must be done
immediately before the take off to the Lift.
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LIFTS

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWERA man is in a difficult position while he lifts thelady. During the Lift, the man is in a difficult
position for 3 seconds, but the lady holds a
difficult pose ONLY for 2 seconds. What Level
should this Lift be given by the TechnicalPanel?

If the difficult position and difficult pose were established and only the position
was held for 3 seconds, but the pose was held only for 2 seconds, it means thatthe requirements for Level 3 were not reached. The Lift will be called Level 2
and the difficult entry will be not counted to increase the Level

In the very beginning of the entry, the lady
performs a “full split” position and then, after
execution of a “significant transitional
movement” she again assumes this position(full split) and sustains it for 3 sec. What
movement will be considered for thecreative/difficult entry to attain the desire level.

The significant transitional movement to reach the final pose will be considered
as a creative/difficult entry and will used to determine the level. It does not matter
in what position the lifted partner is before the transitional movement starts.

Is it ever possible to get a Level 4 for thesecond lift of a Combination Lift if the first Lift
does not have a Difficult/Creative entry?

The only case is if the second Lift is a RoLi Option 2. This option does not
require a Difficult/Creative entry to get a Level 4.

What happens if the Lifting Partner
stops continuous rotation during a Rotational
Lift (this means the Lifting Partner rotates forwhile, stops rotation, and then continues torotate some more)?

As long as the Lifting Partner is traveling and not on the spot, the rotations cancontinue to be counted. However, the feature for the Lifted Partner is affected in
the following way:--If the Lifted Partner is in a difficult position when the rotation stops, the Level isreduced by one.
--If the Lifted Partner is executing a change of position when the rotation stops,
the feature does not count as difficult.
If the Lifting Partner stops traveling, the rotations and features do not count fromthat point on.

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Subject: Spins Rules and Requirements
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

DANCE SPINS

RULE(Rule 604 paragraph 14 e)
Dance Spins

Spin – A spin skated by the Couple together in any hold. It should be performed on the spot around a common axis on one foot by eachpartner simultaneously;
Combo Spin – A spin performed as above after which one change of foot is made by both partners simultaneously and further rotations occur.

REQUIREMENTS 2010-2011
SHORT DANCESENIOR and JUNIORThe DANCE SPIN is not included in the list of Required Elements for the Short Dance season 2010/2011.
Nevertheless, a Spinning movement skated by the couple together in any hold around common axis on one foot (or two feet) with any numberof rotations is permitted. A couple may choose to use this movement as part of their choreography. The Technical Panel will ignore these
movements and the judges will not consider these movements as the permitted stops.

FREE DANCESENIOR and JUNIOR

ONE (1) DANCE SPIN (chosen from Spin or Combination Spin)
Note: One additional Dance Spin (Spin or Combo Spin) is permitted but only the first performed Dance Spin will be identified and considered indetermining the level of difficulty. This additional Dance Spin will be considered by the judges in marking the Component of the Choreography.
But the third Dance Spin performed will be considered by the Technical Panel as an Extra Element.
Note: Note: If the Dance Spin does not fit to the phrasing of the music in the Free Dance, the judges must reduce the GOE and the GOE must
be in minus.
Combined Dance Spin and Lift: Combined Dance Spin and Lift are permitted but are to be counted as separate elements: i.e. as one of thepermitted Lifts and one Dance Spin.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
SPIN

A spin skated by the couple together in any hold. It should be started and performed on one foot by both partners simultaneously on the spotaround a common axis. Both partners must complete at least 3 full continuous rotations on one foot.

COMBINATION SPIN

A spin performed as above after which a change of foot to the other foot is made by both partners simultaneously and further rotations occur. Achange of foot means change to the other foot”. Both partners must complete at least 3 rotations on one foot, followed by a change to the otherfoot for both simultaneously and 3 further rotations on the other foot with no more than ½ rotations on 2 feet during the “change of feet”.

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Basic Position in Dance Spin

Examples of Difficult Variations &Requirements

Comments

1. UPRIGHT POSITION

Performed on one foot with skating leg straight orslightly bent and upper body upright (on a nearlyvertical axis), arched back or bent to the side.

If the angle between the thigh and shin of theskating leg is less than about 120 degrees, itwill be considered as Sit Position.

Biellmann type

Body upright pulling the boot by the hand(s)above and behind the level of the head (the heelof the boot must be higher than the level of thehead)

Drawing showing acceptable Full Biellmann:#14 and #16 shows that the boot is clearly
above and behind the level of the head andshow clearly that it is variation of UprightPosition (and NOT a variation of a Camel
Position).
Drawing showing unacceptable Full Biellmann:#15 the free leg (skate) is not high enough.

Full layback

Upper body arched back towards the ice or
sideways with upper body bent to the side
towards the ice

Split pose

With both legs straight and the heel of theboot/skate of the free leg held up higher than thehead (may be supported by partner).

Drawing showing acceptable: - #13 boot higher
than the head
Drawing showing unacceptable - #12 leg is nothigh enoughDoughnut/Ring

Upper body arched back or sideways with freefoot almost touching the head in a full circle.

Maximum a half a blade length between headand blade

2. SIT POSITION

Performed on one foot with skating leg bent in a
one-legged crouch position and free foot forward,
to the side or back.

If the angle between the thigh and shin of theskating leg is more than about 120 degrees, itwill be considered as an Upright or Camel
Position depending on the other criteria thatcharacterize these Positions.

Free Leg directed
ForwardFree leg bent or straight.
Thigh of skating leg at least parallel to the ice.

Drawing showing acceptable difficult pose- # 20 skating leg parallel to the ice.

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Note

Biellmann and Camel with boot pulled by
the hand above the level of the head may
NOT be used for the same partner as two
different difficult variations but may be usedby other partner.

Any variation of “doughnut/ring” position
may be used only once to be counted as adifficult variation in the spin or combination
spin.

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Basic Position in Dance Spin

Examples of Difficult Variations &Requirements

Comments

Note

Drawing showing unacceptable difficult pose-# 19 skating leg not parallel to the ice.
Free Leg directed
Backward

Free leg bent or straight.
Thigh of skating leg at least parallel to the ice.

Drawing showing acceptable difficult pose- # 22 skating leg parallel to the ice.
Drawing showing unacceptable difficult pose-# 21 skating leg not parallel to the ice.

Sit Position with Free Leg directed
Backward and Free Leg crossed
behind and touching the skating leg
should not be executed right after eachother to be considered two different difficult
sit positions.

Free Leg directed to the Side

Free leg bent or straight.
Not more than 90 degrees between thigh andshin of skating leg.

Drawing showing acceptable difficult pose-# 17
angle 90.
Drawing showing unacceptable difficult pose# 18 angle not 90.

If free leg is directly out to the side on anaxis, it is a clear “Side” position.
If the free leg is directed forward or back at
an angle of less than 45 degrees from theside axis, it will also be considered as a Sit
Spin with free leg to the side.

Free Leg crossed extended
behind, and directed to thesideFree leg bent or straight
Not more than 90 degrees between thigh andshin of skating leg.

Free Leg crossed
behind and touching theskating leg

Free leg bent or straightThigh of skating leg at least parallel to the ice.

Free Leg directed forward andback of upper body parallel tothe iceThigh of skating leg at least parallel to the ice.

3. CAMEL POSITION

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Sit Position with Free Leg directed
Backward and Free Leg crossed behindand touching the skating leg should not be
executed right after each other to beconsidered two different difficult sit
positions.

If the waist is not horizontal and the angle
between body core and horizontal line is morethan 45 degrees, it will be considered as

Simple Camel by both is considered to bea difficult position for man only.
Simple Camel by the lady is not

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Basic Position in Dance Spin

Examples of Difficult Variations &Requirements

Comments

Noteless than 45 degrees above the horizontal line. (Ifit is more the position will be considered as
Upright).
The free leg extended or bent upward on a nearlyhorizontal line or higher. (If the angle between thethigh and shin of the skating leg is less thanabout degrees, it will be considered as Sit
Position.)

Upright Position.

considered to be a difficult position.

Upper body (shoulder andhead) turned upwards

Facing up so that the line of the shoulders is atleast 45 degrees past the vertical point.

It is not enough if just the face looking upward.

Doughnut/Ring

Body nearly horizontal or bent sideways
horizontally with head and free foot almost
touching.

Maximum a half a blade length between headand blade.

Boot pulled by thehand above thelevel of the head

The heel of the boot must be higher than the levelof the head

Body bent forward to thespinning leg and free leg
extended backward andupward up to almost a full
split

The angle between thighs about 180 degrees.

Simple Camel by the man.

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If the angle between the thigh and shin of theskating leg is less than about 120 degrees, itwill be considered as Sit Position.

Any variation of “doughnut/ring” position
mentioned above may be used only once
to be counted as a difficult variation in thespin or combination spin.
Biellmann and Camel with body nearlyhorizontal with boot pulled by the hand
above the level of the head may not be
used for the same partner as two different
difficult variations but may be used by otherpartner.

Simple Camel by both is considered to be adifficult position for man only

Simple Camel by the lady is not considered
to be a difficult position.

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DANCE SPIN

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSCALLING SPECIFICATIONS & MISTAKES

SPIN

Basic requirements to call Spin Level 1: Spinning movement started on one foot by both partners and both at least 3 full continuous rotations on one
foot by both partners
1. A Spin will be identified but given NO Level when the couple commences the Spin but at least three full rotations are not completed by both partners.
2. If the spinning movement has been started and a skater is still on two feet for more than ½ rotations, the level will be reduced by 1 level. (Reduce by
2 levels if both partners start on two feet)
3. If a fall occurs at the entrance to or during a spin and is immediately followed by another Spin or Spinning movement (for the purpose of filling time),
this additional part will receive no value and will not occupy another spot.
4. If the Spin has commenced and immediately is stopped by fall, stumble or any other reason for interruption it will be called “Spin -No Level” and theelement will block a box for Spin.
5. If a loss of control with additional support (touch down by free leg/foot and/or hand(s)) occurs after the Spin has commenced and the Spin continues
on one foot by each partner after touchdown without interruption, its Level will be determined according to the requirements fulfilled and reduced by 1
level per touchdown. But if one of the partners (or both) remains on 2 feet to reestablish theSpin for more than ½ rotation and requirements at least for Level 1are fulfilled it will be called Level 1, otherwise it will be called “Spin NO Level”.

COMBINATION SPIN

Basic requirements to call Combination Spin Level 1: Spinning movement started on one foot by both partners and both partners skate at least 3 fullcontinuous rotations on one foot followed by at least 3 full continuous rotations on the other foot by both partners
1.
2.
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5.
6.
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A Combination Spin will be identified as a “Combination Spin No Level” when both partners change feet and commence the entry edge to thesecond part of the Combination Spin but three full rotations are not completed by one or both partners in either part of the Combination Spin.
If one of the partners does not change foot (to the other foot) in the Combination Spin, it will be called a Spin Level 1.
If the spinning movement has been started and a skater is still on two feet for more than ½ rotation, the level will be reduced by 1 level. (Reduceby 2 levels if both partners start on two feet)
If there is more than 1/2 rotation on 2 feet during the change of foot the level will be reduced by 1 level. (Reduce by 2 levels if both partners stayon two feet).
If a fall occurs at the entrance to or during a Combination Spin and is immediately followed by another Spin or Spinning movement (for the
purpose of filling time) this additional part will receive no value and will not occupy another spot.
If the Combination Spin has commenced and immediately is stopped by fall, stumble or any other reason for interruption and its type can not be
identified it will be called “Spin -No Level and the element will block a box for Spin.
If a loss of control with additional support (touch down by free leg/foot and/or hand(s)) occurs after the Combo Spin has commenced and the
Combo Spin continues on one foot by each partner after touchdown (without interruption) its Level will be determined according to therequirements fulfilled and reduced by 1 level per touchdown. But if one of the partner (or both) remains on 2 feet to re-establish the spin for morethan ½ rotation and requirements at least for Level 1are fulfilled it will be called Level 1, otherwise it will be called “Combo Spin NO Level”.

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DANCE SPIN

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

What will be the call if 3 full rotations in a Spin are
not completed?

If the Spin has commenced and immediately is stopped by fall,
stumble or any other reason for interruption before 3 full rotations
are completed it will be called “Spin -No Level” and the element
will block a box for Spin.

for calling a Spin Level 1 - at least three rotations forboth partners

What will be the call when both partners changed
feet and commence the entry edge to the second
part of the Combination Spin but three full rotations
are not completed by one or both partners?

A Combination Spin will be identified and given “No level”

for calling a Combination Spin Level 1 - at least threerotations for both parts of the spin on one foot by eachpartner

What will be the call if a fall occurs after Spin isstarted and 1 full rotation is not completed?

Spin will be identified but given No Level and the element will
block a box for Spin.

for calling a Spin Level 1 - at least three rotation forboth partners

What should be the call if a touchdown by freeleg/foot and/or hand(s) occurs in Spin before 1 fullrotation is not completed

The Spin will receive the Level according to the requirements
fulfilled and this Level will be reduced by one level (two levels if
both partners touched down) I

If one of the partners (or both) remains on 2 feet toreestablish the Spin for more than ½ rotation andrequirements at least for Level 1are fulfilled it will becalled Level 1, otherwise it will be called “Spin NO
Level”.

What level will be given if a couple falls down aftera Spin has started and three full rotations on one
foot by both partners have been completed?

The Spin will receive Level 1.

What should be the call if at least three fullrotations are completed before touch down freeleg/foot and/or hand(s) in Spin and Spin continues
after this mistake?

If a loss of control with additional support (touch down by freeleg/foot and/or hand(s)) occurs after the Spin has commenced andthe Spin continues on one foot by each partner after touchdown
without interruption, its Level will be determined according to
the requirements fulfilled and reduced by 1 level per
touchdown.

What should be the call if one of the partners (orboth) remains on 2 feet to reestablish the spin after
mistake for more than ½ rotation and at least 3 fullrotations are completed before the touch down

If one of the partners (or both) remains on 2 feet to reestablish thespin for more than ½ rotation it will be called Level 1

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DANCE SPIN

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

What should be the call if there is a touchdown by
free leg/foot and/or hand(s) in the first part of
Combination Spin before three (3) full rotations arecompleted?

If there is a touchdown by free leg/foot and/or hand(s) in the firstor second part of Combination Spin before three (3) full rotations
are completed and the Combination Spin continues on one foot by
each partner after touchdown without interruption, its Level will
be determined according to the requirements fulfilled andreduced by 1 level per touchdown.

What should be the call if a couple touched downon the first part and the second part of the Combo
Spin but the rest of Combo spin is completed?

If a loss of control with additional support (touch down by freeleg/foot and/or hand(s)) occurs after the Combo Spin hascommenced and the Combo Spin continues on one foot by eachpartner after touchdown (without interruption) its Level will be
determined according to the requirements fulfilled andreduced by 1 level per each touchdown

If a couple falls down after second part of Combo
Spin started and 3 full rotations were finished will it
be called Combo Spin?

It will be called a Combo Spin and it will receive the Level
according to the requirements fulfilled

What should be the reduction of the Level if thespinning movement of a Spin or the first part of a
Combo Spin has been started and a skater is stillon two feet for more than ½ rotations? .

The Level will be reduced by 1 level if one partner starts on twofeet and by 2 levels if both partners start on two feet.

If one or both partners stay more than ½ rotation on
two feet during the change of feet in a Combo Spin,should this be reflected in the Level?

If there is more than 1/2 rotation on 2 feet during the change offoot the level will be reduced by 1 level. (Reduce by 2 levels if bothpartners stay on two feet).

If both partners do not change feet simultaneously
in a Combo Spin, should this be reflected in theLevel?

No. But the Judges should reflect this error in their GOE

Is any turn allowed to change the direction ofrotation between two parts of Combo Spin?

It is permitted as long as there is a continuous rotation and no
additional touch down by the other foot, but the foot can bechanged only once and the center of rotation should be on thesame spot as the first part of the Combo Spin.

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CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

for calling a Combination Spin Level 1 - at least 3 fullrotations for both parts of the spin on one foot by eachpartner

No re-centering is allowed, except in Combo Spin withdifferent direction of rotation in both parts

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DANCE SPIN

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

If one or both partners do not change foot between
spins in Combo Spin will it be called as a simple
Spin?

YES. It will be called a Spin Level 1

SPIN – only 1 different difficult variation from thesame Basic Positions for each partner is performed

If only 1 different difficult variation from 1 Basic Position is
performed the Spin will receive Level 2

SPIN – only 2 different difficult variations from 2
different Basic Positions are performed

If only 2 different difficult variations in 2 of 3 different Basic
Positions are performed (for less than 5 rotations) and there is anrdattempt to perform a 3 difficult variation but it is not executed to
the requirements of difficult variations, the Spin will be given Level
2.
This Spin could get Level 3 if 5 rotations in a fully establishedposition are performed.

SPIN – one of the difficult variations is short on
rotations

If one (1) of the difficult variations is short on rotations (more than
1 rotation but less than 2) and 3 different difficult variations from
3 different types of Basic Position are performed for 2 rotations,
the Spin will receive Level 3. .
Otherwise, if 3 different difficult poses are performed but 1Basic
Position is missing the Spin will receive Level 2

SPIN – two (2) of the difficult variations are short on
rotations

If two (2) of the difficult variations are short on rotations (morethan 1 rotation but less than 2) and all other requirements forLevel 4 are met, it means that the requirements only for Level 2
are met.

SPIN – only 5 rotations in total are performed

If only 5 total rotations are performed but all other requirements forLevel 4 are met, the Spin will receive Level 3 because of total
number of rotations.

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DANCE SPIN

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

SPIN – 3 different difficult variations are performed
from only 2 different Basic positions

If 3 different difficult variations are performed from only 2 different
Basic positions and 2 of different difficult variations are done for 5
rotations, the Spin will receive Level 3.
If 3 different difficult variations (for less than 5 rotations) are
performed from only 2 different Basic positions the Spin will begiven Level 2.

A couple is doing a Spin or Combo Spin with one of
the holds being close together, then they open up
the hold to Hand-in-hand position with fully
extended arms, and the spinning motion continues
uninterrupted and then they return to a close hold.
What parts of the Spin (or Combo Spin) will be
included to determine the level?

All parts of the Spin (or Combo Spin) will be considered for
determining the level because the spinning movement was notinterrupted.

If a couple on the entrance to the Spin or Combo
Spin is skating on one foot around the same axis in
Hand-in hand position with fully extended arms andperforms one or more rotation in this position andthen the couple pushes into the Spin, will it beconsidered as a part of the Spin or just an entrance
to the Spin?

If less than three rotations is performed by both partners on one
foot around a common axis in any position it will be considered as
an entrance to the Spin or Combo Spin; but if three or morerotations are performed it will be considered as a part of theSpin or Combo Spin:

If a Spin Level 2 was performed with errors (e.g. it
was started by both partners on two feet) which
required reduce its Level by 2 levels, is it correctthat this element should be call as “Spin No Level”?

No, this Spin should be called Level 1 (if requirements for Level 1
are fulfilled). If a mistake worth a two Level downgrading penalty
is performed on an element graded Level 2 by all other criteria, theresulting Level is Level 1, provided all other provisions to grade
this element as Level 1 are met.
An element should be called “No Level” in the following cases
only:- if the element is identified but requirements for Level 1 are notfulfilled due to a fall or other errors;

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Subject: Spins Clarifications and Calling Specifications
DANCE SPIN

ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

In a Spin one partner performs 2 difficult different
variations in 2 different types of basic positions,and the other partner 1 difficult variation in the third
basic position. All difficult variations are for 3
rotations. Is it enough to get level 3?

YES, because three difficult different variations in three different
types of basic positions in total were performed.

Does a change of direction of rotation for bothpartners during Spin count as one of the features?

YES, a change of direction during the Spin counts as one offeatures for the Level 4 only as long as at least 2 rotations inother direction is done by both partners

What should be the call if a couple does 3 different
difficult variations from 2 Basic Positions (eachdifficult variation for at least 2 rotations in a fully
established position) and they both change
direction of rotation during Spin?

If 3 different difficult variations (for less than 5 rotations) are
performed from only 2 different Basic positions even there is achange of direction of rotation, the Spin will be given Level 2.

What should be the call for a Spin if a couple does 3
different difficult variations from 3 Basic Positions
in one direction of rotation (each difficult variation
for at least 2 rotations in a fully establishedposition) and than they both change direction ofrotation for additional 2 rotations?

This Spin will be called Level 4

What should be the call for a Combo Spin if a
couple does 3 different difficult variations from 3
different types of Basic Positions (each difficult variation
for at least 3 rotations in a fully established position)
and at least 3 rotations are completed on each foot.

This Combo Spin will be called Level 3

2 rotations are required for all features

FOR OTHER DEDUCTIONS BY JUDGES AND REFEREES CONSULT APPROPRIATE SHEETS

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Subject: Steps Rules and Requirements
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

STEP SEQUENCES

RULE(Rule 603 paragraph 3)

General Requirements: Steps and turns must be distributed evenly throughout the sequence and they must be skated with distinct edges, andto the rhythm(s) pattern of the music.
Step Sequence – a series of prescribed or un-prescribed steps, turns and movements in a Short and Free Dance.
There are the following types of Step Sequences for Short and Free Dances which may be skated either in hold or not-touching as it is specified
by the IDTC for the season.
Step Sequences in hold must be skated in any known dance holds or variation thereof (unless otherwise specified by the TechnicalCommittee). Any separation to change a hold must not exceed one measure of music.
Not Touching Step Sequence must incorporate mirror and/or matching footwork. Both partners may cross each other’s tracing(s) and may
switch from matching footwork to mirror and vice versa. The partners should remain as close together as possible, but they must not touch. The
distance between the skaters should generally not be more than 2 arms length apart, except for short distances when the skaters are performing
required edges and turns in opposite directions
All Step Sequences are divided into two (2) following groups A and B:
Group A: Straight Line Step Sequencesa) Midline: skated along the full length of the centre (long) axis of the ice surface;b) Diagonal: skated as fully corner to corner as possible).
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Group B: Curved Step Sequences (may be skated in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction)c) Circular – utilizing the full width of the ice surface on the short axis of the rink;d) Serpentine – commences in either direction at the centre (long) axis at one end of the rink and progresses in three bold curves or in
two bold curves (S-Shaped) and ends at the centre (long) axis of the opposite end of the rink (pattern utilizing the full width of the ice
surface).

Holds:

Either Step Sequence (except Not Touching) should be skated in dance holds or variations thereof except Hand-in Hand hold in the sustained
position with fully extended arms. Any separation to change a hold must not exceed one measure of music (one measure of Waltz is up to 6
beats and for all other rhythms up to 4 beats). However, at least a minimum number of basic types of dance holds or variations thereof andchanges of hold required for the levels must be included in the step sequence in order to increase the levels of difficulty.

Extra Features:

Up to two (2) different Extra Features as Double Threes, Spread Eagle, Drag, Shoot the Duck, Ina Bauer, Toe Steps, Jump of up to ½ rotation”
may be included (as specified for each type of Step Sequence) and will be counted among those steps/turns that will be considered for required
75 % of distribution of the chosen pattern. Double Threes are not permitted in the Midline Non touching
Step Sequence. If Double Threes are included in other Step Sequences, they must be skated simultaneously in dance hold. Only two Extra
Features may be performed by each partner and (with the exception of the Double Threes) they do not have to be performed simultaneously,
except in the Midline Not Touching Step Sequence, where the Extra Features could be different for each skater but must be performed
simultaneously”. The duration of each “Extra feature” must not exceed one (1) measure of music.

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Subject: Steps Rules and Requirements
STEP SEQUENCES

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Other Requirements:

Basic Requirement for calling a Step Sequence level 1is that at least 50% of the footwork sequence must be completed by both partners and at
least requirements for Level 1 are fulfilled
1. All steps and turns must be skated on distinct, recognizable edges, otherwise there is a risk that the Technical Panel will not consider thisturn among those required for the level of difficulty (types of turns will be identified only when they are executed with correct distinct edges
and these turns are in accordance with the description in Rule 604).
2. All steps need to be included for a level to be called and the footwork must be distributed at over 75% (3/4) of the chosen pattern. Otherwise,
the level will be reduced accordingly by one Level (e.g. if the technical content of Step Sequence meets requirements Level 4, but it isdistributed over 50-75% of the chosen pattern only, there will be Level 3; if the technical content of Step Sequence meets requirements Level3, but it is distributed over 50-75% of the chosen pattern only, there will be Level 2, etc.)
3. A Step Sequence that deserves an assessment of a higher level for one partner and a lower level for the other partner shall be assessed at
the level of the lower partner.
4. The change of Hold must be distinct (e.g. from Waltz hold to Foxtrot or from Waltz to Kilian) or Foxtrot to Tango, but NOT from Waltz to
Tango or from Waltz to Hand-to-Hand – facing each other), otherwise the change will not be counted. In order to demonstrate a dance hold,it must be held long enough to be clearly recognized, and should not be just a transitional movement between other holds.
5. Only the first two “Extra Features” of each of the partners will be counted among those steps/turns that will be considered for required 75 %of distribution of the chosen pattern. If there is more than two permitted “Extra Features” for each skater included in the Step Sequence, theTechnical Panel will consider this additional “Extra Feature” among “simple steps” which will decrease the percentage of difficult steps/turns
thereby affecting the level of difficulty of the Step Sequence.
6. If the duration of the permitted “Extra Feature” exceeds one measure of music (one measure of Waltz is up to 6 counts and for all otherrhythms up to 4 counts), the Technical panel will consider this “feature” among “simple steps“which will decrease the percentage of difficult
steps/turns thereby affecting the level of difficulty of the Step Sequence.
7. If there is an illegal movement during the execution of any element, the deduction for an illegal movement will apply and the element will
receive Level 1 if the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled. Otherwise the element will be called No Level.

REQUIREMENTS 2010-2011
SHORT DANCE

One (1) Midline Not Touching Step Sequence (NOT incorporating the Sequential Twizzles)
The Not Touching Step Sequence must incorporate mirror and/or matching footwork. Both partners may cross each other’s tracing(s) and may
switch from matching footwork to mirror and vice versa. The partners should remain as close together as possible, but they must not touch. The
distance between the skaters should generally not be more than 2 arms length apart.

REQUIREMENTS 2010-2011
FREE DANCETWO (2) DIFFERENT STEP SEQUENCES (IN HOLD)ONE Step Sequence selected from group A) and ONE selected from group B):
Group A) Straight Line Step Sequences:
Either Step Sequence must be skated in dance holds or variations thereof except Hand-in Hand hold in the sustained position with fully extended
arms. Any separation to change a hold must not exceed one measure of music.
Lifts, jumps of more than ½ rotation, stops, dance spins, pirouettes, pattern regressions and loops must not be included in either step sequence.
If one of the above not permitted elements (e.g. jumps of more than half (½) rotation, stops or pattern regressions etc.) is included in either Step

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Subject: Steps Rules and Requirements
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

STEP SEQUENCES

Sequence in the Free Dance the judges should deduct accordingly for the inclusion of a not permitted element.
If an illegal element is included in either step sequence (e.g. Jump of more than 1 rotation, lying on the ice etc.), the Technical Panel will call the“illegal element” and the entire Step Sequence Level 1, if the requirements for Level 1 are fulfilled.
Note: If the Step Sequence is not skated with the rhythm pattern of the music in the Free Dance, the judges must reduce the GOE and the GOE
must be in minus.
100% of steps/turns required for level 4 must be done clearly on correct edges. All other steps/turns must be clean

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Subject: Steps Clarifications and Calling Specifications
STEP SEQUENCESCLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSQUESTION
BASIC REQUIREMENTSANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

For calling Step Sequence level 1 - at least 50% of the footwork sequence must be completed by both partners, and at least requirements forLevel 1 are fulfilled

CALLING SPECIFICATIONS & MISTAKES
Difficult steps NOT clean

All steps and turns must be skated on distinct, recognizableedges, otherwise there is a risk that the Technical Panel will notconsider this turn among those required for the level of difficulty

Types of turns will be identified only when they are executed with correct
distinct edges and these turns are in accordance with the description in
Rule 604. “Flat - No Edge” (straight, two edges, etc) before or after turn (orboth) makes the turn count as a simple step(s)The DEPTH of EDGES must be assessed by the Judges in the GOE andcredited accordingly% of difficult steps

All steps need to be included for a level to be called and thefootwork must be distributed over 75% of the chosen pattern.
Otherwise, the level will be reduced accordingly by one Level.
100% of steps/turns required for level 4 must be done clearly on
correct edges. All other steps/turns must be clean

If the technical content of Step Sequence meets requirements Level 4, but it
is distributed over 50-75% of the chosen pattern only, there will be Level 3;
if the technical content of Step Sequence meets requirements Level 3, but it
is distributed over 50-75% of the chosen pattern only, there will be Level 2,etc .

Do the types of difficult steps donein one foot section have to berepeated?

If included in one foot section, it is not necessary to repeat suchturns elsewhere in the pattern.

If the couple performs a Double
Twizzle but also performs single
Twizzles in the step sequence, dothese single twizzles count as"nothing" steps (for the 75%)?

Single Twizzle will be counted by the Technical Panel among the“difficult” steps to be distributed over at least 75% of the chosenpattern.

What happens if a Twizzle isperformed on the spot inside any
Step Sequence?

The Technical Panel will not count it as a twizzle (difficult step)for percentage purposes.

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Will reduce the percentage of distribution of difficult steps and may lower
the level.

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Subject: Steps Clarifications and Calling Specifications
STEP SEQUENCESCLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSQUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

Bearing in mind that all turns to be
included in Step Sequences shouldbe performed on correct edges,
what will be taken into
consideration by the TechnicalPanel in order that these turns will
be properly identified?

The following are the part of a turn:
For the turns performed on one foot (bracket, rocker, counter),there are the correct entry edge, turn itself and the correct exitedge;
For the Twizzle there is the required number of rotation skated on
one foot moving across the ice.
For the turns performed with transition from one foot to the otherfoot (Mohawk, Choctaw), there the correct entry edge, the proper
placement of the free foot for the turn and correct exit edge.

All edges required for the particular turn must be identifiable and skated on
one foot and the turn must be performed without jump otherwise theTechnical Panel will consider this turn as a “simple” step.

Both skaters NOT at the same level

A Step Sequence that deserves an assessment of a higher levelfor one partner and a lower level for the other partner shall beassessed at the level of the lower partner.

e.g.: If lady is Level 3 and man is Level 1 it will receive Level 1.

Holds required for levels

The 3 basic Dance Holds or variations thereof taken into
consideration for level purposes are : Kilian , Waltz (or Tango)
and Foxtrot.
In order to demonstrate a dance hold, it must be held long enoughto be clearly recognized, and should not be just a transitional
movement between other holds.

e.g. Kilian and Kilian variation are not different basic Dance Holds. Tangoand Foxtrot are different basic Dance Holds

Change of Hold required for Levels

Change of Hold must be distinct otherwise the change will not
be counted.
In order to demonstrate a dance hold, it must be held long enoughto be clearly recognized, and should not be just a transitional
movement between other holds

e.g.: from Waltz hold to Foxtrot or from Waltz to Kilian or Foxtrot to Tango –OK but NOT from Waltz to Tango or from Waltz to Hand-to-Hand – facing
each other.
If a separation to change a hold exceeds one measure of music (except toperform Twizzles simultaneously), the Judges should deduct accordingly in
the GOE.

If a couple includes Hand in Hand
hold (not sustained) between Kilian
and Tango holds, does it count for
two changes of hold?

NO. It counts for 1 change of hold. Only changes from one of
the 3 following dance holds (or variations thereof): (Kilian, Waltz
or Tango, Foxtrot) to another of these 3 dance holds are counted
for purpose of Level 2, 3 or 4 but not the change from one of theabove mentioned holds to the Hand in Hand hold (not sustained)or vice versa. Hand in Hand hold (not sustained) is considered asa transition from one Dance Hold to the other.

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The Judges will assess the depth and quality of the performed edges in
GOE.

Skating in Hand-in Hand hold in the sustained position with fully extended
arms by both partners is not permitted during the required Step Sequences(in hold) and will be penalized by the Judges in GOE

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Subject: Steps Clarifications and Calling Specifications
STEP SEQUENCESCLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSQUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

Must Extra Features be included in
Step Sequence?

NO- Up to 2 extra feature for each partner MAY be included in
Step Sequence
Only the first 2 “Extra Feature” of each of the partners will becounted among those steps/turns that will be considered forrequired 75 % of distribution of the chosen pattern.

If there is more than two permitted “Extra Feature” for each skater includedin the Step Sequence, the Technical Panel will consider this additional“Extra Feature” among “simple steps” which will decrease the percentage
of difficult steps/turns thereby affecting the level of difficulty of the Step
Sequence.

Duration of Extra Feature

The duration of each “Extra feature” must not exceed one (1)measure of music
One measure of Waltz is up to 6 beats and for all other rhythms
up to 4 beats.

If the duration of either permitted “Extra Feature” for each skater exceeds
one measure of music, the Technical panel will consider this “feature”
among “simple steps“ which will decrease the percentage of difficult
steps/turns thereby affecting the level of difficulty of the Step Sequence

Illegal Element inside a Step
Sequence?

Technical Panel is responsible for deducting for illegal elements.
If the illegal element is included in either step sequence (e.g. jumpof more than one rotation, lying on the ice) , the deduction for an
illegal movement will apply and the element will receive Level 1 if
the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled. Otherwise theelement will be called No Level.

Chosen pattern of a Step Sequenceis incomplete (e.g. started late, orfinished early, or both)

If a couple does not cover the full pattern of a Step sequence (e.g.
not from corner to corner in diagonal)
then it will have an impact on the % of steps in the sequence.

Can reduce the level
Also judges will take a pattern deduction.

Jump of 1 rotation as an extra
feature included in any Step
Sequence

The Technical Panel will NOT make the deduction for this jump as
it is not illegal because it is not more than 1 rotation according toRule 609, paragraph 3 (Short Dance) and Rule 610 paragraph 3(Free Dance).

Judges must reduce the GOE by 1 grade according to Marking Guide for
GOE published in Communication for inclusion in the required Step
Sequence a jump of more than ½ rotation

Jump of MORE than 1 rotation or
jumps of 1 rotation performed byboth partners simultaneously
included as an extra feature in any
Step Sequence

The Technical Panel will make the deduction for the jump of morethan 1 rotation (or for the jumps of 1 rotation performed by bothpartners simultaneously) as it is illegal according to Rule 609,
paragraph 3 (Short Dance) and Rule 610 paragraph 3 (Free
Dance), and the entire step sequence will get Level 1 if therequirements for Level 1 are fulfilled.

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Subject: Steps Clarifications and Calling Specifications
STEP SEQUENCESCLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSQUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

Calling of Midline Not-Touching

At the beginning (right when they start) call “Midline Not-Touching
Steps “so data operator can start the box. Then at the end of thewhole step sequence call the level of steps by saying “steps level#”

Season 2010-2011 Midline Not Touching Step Sequence NOT incorporating
the Sequential Twizzles

Midline Not-Touching Double
Threes as an Extra Feature

If performed will be NOT counted among those steps/turns thatwill be considered for required 75 % of distribution of the chosenpattern

Midline Not-Touching
If Extra Feature could be different
for each partner?

Extra Features could be different for each skater but must be
performed simultaneously

SHORT DANCEFree Dance
Double Threes as an Extra Feature
in Step Sequences in holdIf Double Threes are included in Step Sequences in hold, theymust be skated simultaneously in dance hold, they will becounted among those steps/turns that will be considered forrequired 75 % of distribution of the chosen pattern

If “Double Threes executed together” are chosen as the Extra Feature - itmeans that both partners have each completed their one permitted Extra
Feature.

Can the Extra Feature be different
for each partner?

Up to two extra Features may be performed by each partner andcould be different and (with the exception of the Double Threes)
they do not have to be performed simultaneously.

The duration of each “Extra feature” must not exceed one (1) measure ofmusic.
One measure of Waltz is up to 6 beats and for all other rhythms up to 4
beats.

Diagonal Step Sequence
Do steps performed in the
retrogression count to determine
the level?

No retrogression is permitted in either step sequence (unlessotherwise announced by the Technical Committee for the season)

If pattern retrogression is included in either Step Sequence in the Free
Dance the judges should deduct accordingly for the inclusion of not
permitted element.

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Subject: Steps Clarifications and Calling Specifications
STEP SEQUENCESCLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONSQUESTIONANSWER

Is it enough to have steps
distributed on 50% to get level 1?

NO. Minimum requirements for Level 1 have to be met

For Level 4 Step Sequences, itsays all Steps/Turns must be
clean. What does this mean?

It means that all steps are distinct and all turns are on correctedges. The result of this is that there is no change from thecalling specifications from Season 2009/10.

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CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

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Category: Ice Dance
Subject: Twizzles Rules and Requirements
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES
RULES

RULES and REQUIREMENTS(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)
Twizzle – A travelling turn on one foot with one or more rotations which is quickly rotated with a continuous (uninterrupted) action.
The skaters must travel across the ice during the turns (if the travelling action stops during the execution, the Twizzle, it becomes
Solo Spin).
 The four (4) different types of entry edges for Twizzles are as follows: Forward Inside (FI), Forward Outside (FO), Backward Inside (BI), Backward Outside (BO).
All sets of Twizzles are comprised of 2 twizzles. Each twizzle shall be at least one full rotation on one foot performed
simultaneously (at the same time) by both partners.
For example:
 side by side in the same direction (matching) or side by side in opposite directions (mirror) or following one another (one skating forward and/or backward and the other skating forward and/or backward)

Both partners must skate the same number of rotations for each Twizzle;

No stops are permitted before the first or second Twizzles;More Sets of Twizzles may be added but the first Set of twizzles only will be considered for the Level.

Series of Synchronized Twizzles - at least two twizzles for each partner with up to 3 small steps between;Series of Sequential Twizzles – at least two twizzles for each partner with up to 1 step* between;*A “step between Twizzles” means stepping onto the other foot to perform one “intermediate/transition” step or one- foot turn(e.g. bracket, counter) to enable the couple to perform the second twizzle on the same foot as the first twizzle should they wish to
do so.

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Subject: Twizzles Rules and Requirements
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLESREQUIREMENTS 2010-2011(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

SHORT DANCE(OUT OF the Midline NotTouching Step Sequence)

One (1) Set of Sequential Twizzles. The Set of Twizzles (two twizzles skated simultaneously with up to one step in
between twizzles). The Set of Twizzles may be skated anywhere in the program except required “Non-touching Step
Sequence”.

FREE DANCEONE (1) SET OF SYNCHRONIZED TWIZZLESSENIOR and JUNIOR

Note: Additional Set(s) of Synchronized Twizzles is/are permitted but only the first performed Set will be identified andconsidered in determining the level of difficulty. Each additional Set of Synchronized Twizzles will be considered by thejudges in marking the Component of Choreography.
There are two following OPTIONS for skating of Set of Synchronized Twizzles or Set of Sequential Twizzles:
Option 1*: The twizzles are skated with change of foot or with step(s) between twizzles;
Option 2**: Both twizzles are skated without change of foot (on the same foot).
* There’s only 1 step in the Short Dance and only up to 3 steps in total permitted between twizzles in the Free Dance, butthere is no limit on turns (e.g. brackets, rockers, counters) or movements (e.g. change of edge) performed on one footbetween twizzles in the Set of Twizzles Option 1 (with change of foot).
**The Set of Twizzles “without change of foot” must be skated continuously on one foot with up to two of the following
movements/turns between Twizzles: change of edge, rocker, counter, three turn, and bracket. These movements / turns
may be used in order to change entry edge and direction of rotation.
To receive Level 2, 3 or 4, a Set of Twizzles must be skated with “additional features” according to the requirements
published in Communication 1610 and ….

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Subject: Twizzles Rules and Requirements
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLESREQUIREMENTS 2010-2011(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Calling Specifications for Set of Twizzles:
Basic Requirement for calling a Set of Twizzles (Sequential or Synchronized Twizzles) Level 1 is that both partners complete at least one full rotation forboth twizzles.
The Technical Panel determines the level of Twizzles according to the present criteria. If any part of the Twizzle becomes a spin or checked three turns it
affects the level. If 1 or 2 of the 4 Twizzles are spins or checked three turns, the Twizzles are downgraded by one level. If 3 or 4 Twizzles are spins orchecked three turns, the Twizzles are downgraded by two levels.
A set of Synchronized Twizzles will be identified but given No Level when both partners skate only 1 Twizzle each.
1. If one or both partners touch(es) the free leg/foot and/or hand(s) down during the execution of the Twizzle, the level will be assessed in accordancewith the number of clean rotations before the touchdown .If both partners touch the free leg/foot and/or hand(s) down at the first or second Twizzle
before one (1) full rotation is completed, the Set of Synchronized Twizzles will be identified and called “Twizzles– No Level”
2. If skaters perform a three turn, check rotation and then start a Twizzle, the entry edge and number of rotation of that Twizzle will be counted after
the three turn from the starting edge of the proper Twizzle.
3. If there is a full stop before or between Twizzles the level of the Twizzles will be reduced by one Level per stop.
4. If there is more than 1 step between Twizzles in the Set of Sequential Twizzles or more than 3 steps in the Set of Synchronized Twizzles
performed by one partner the level of Twizzles will be reduced by one Level. If this mistake was made by both partners the level of Twizzles will be
reduced by two Levels.
5. For Option 2 only: If there are more than 2 movement/turns between Twizzles performed by one partner the level of Twizzles will be reduced by
one Level. If this mistake was made by both partners the level of Twizzles will be reduced by two Levels.
6. For Twizzles Levels 2, 3 & 4, Option 1 and Option 2 if the features from groups A and B are used: The ‘additional feature” must be held for thenumber of rotations required for the level, but up to 1/2 a rotation is permitted before the feature is fully achieved. If the rotational requirements are
met but the feature(s) are not held for the required number of rotations, the level will be reduced by one for each rotation for which the feature is notheld (e.g. if Twizzles are otherwise level 4 but the feature (s) is only held for 3 rotations by either partner, they will be given a level 3).
7. The Third Twizzle to be considered as an “additional feature” must be performed correctly. If any part of the Third Twizzle becomes a spin orchecked three turns or it is started with incorrect entry edge it will be ignored by the Technical Panel and it will not be considered for the Level.
8. For Twizzles Level 4 Option 1: If two “additional features” are skated in the same Twizzle (in the first or second), both features must be done at thesame time.
9. For Twizzles Level 2, 3 & 4, Option 2 only: If a couple during the movement/turn touches down with the free foot or adds a push with the free foot,the set of Twizzles will be considered as an Option 1 type which requires Option 1 additional features to attain the same level.
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Subject: Twizzles Rules and Requirements
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLESREQUIREMENTS 2010-2011(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Additional Features
Some Examples of Additional Features:(To be executed simultaneously by both partners. Each Additional Feature must be done in such way as to be easily recognized by the Technical Panel)Group A:
Upper body and hands

Elbow(s) at least level with or higher than the shoulder (hand(s) could be above the head, at the same level as the head, or
lower than the head).
Significant continuous motion of arms during required number of rotations.
Core of body is shifted off of vertical axis.
Hands clasped behind back & extended away from the body.
Straight arms clasped in front & extended away from the body (between the waist and chest level and lower that the level ofshoulder)Executing twizzles with the head bent all the way back with the face to the ceilingGroup B:
Skating leg and free leg

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Free leg crossed behind above the knee.
Free leg extended to the side or backward at least 45 degree angle from the vertical.
Sit position (at least 90 degrees between the thigh and shin of the skating leg).
Evident changing the level of the skating leg (knee) during rotations with a continuous motion.
Coupee in front or behind with free foot at least at the top of the calf and hip in fully open position.
Attitude front, behind or to the side in at least 45 degrees, with free leg bent or extended.
Holding the blade or boot of the free foot.

Group CBoth partners perform a Third Twizzle of at least 3 rotations started with different entry edge than the first two Twizzles(number of steps between all 3 twizzles must be equal and it depends on the type of Set of Twizzles performed – Sequential,
Synchronized or without change of foot).
Clear change of side - both partners cross pattern at least once during the rotation.
Set of Twizzles performed side by side in opposite direction (mirror).
Set of Twizzles performed following one another face to face
Set of Twizzles performed following one another back to backEntrance to the first Twizzle from the Jump of ½ rotation (the entry edge for the Twizzle will be determined by the landingedge of the jump)

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Subject: Twizzles Rules and Requirements
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLESREQUIREMENTS 2010-2011(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

For Level 2 OPTION 1 and for Level 3 OPTION 2 – Two (2) different additional features (could be from the same Group) may bedone by both partners in the same Twizzle (in the first or second), or one (1) additional feature may be done by both partners in thefirst Twizzle and one additional feature (different from the first one but could be from the same Group) may be done by both partners
in the second Twizzle.
For Level 3 OPTION 1 and for Level 4 OPTION 2 - Two (2) different additional features (must be from different Groups) may bedone by both partners in one Twizzle (in the first or second), or one (1) additional feature may be done by both partners in the first
Twizzle and one (1) additional feature (different from the first one below and must be from different Groups) may be done by bothpartners in the second Twizzle.
For Level 4 OPTION 1 – Three (3) different additional features (3 must be from the 3 different groups) 2 from different groups may bedone by both partners in one Twizzle and 1 different from the other two in the second Twizzle.
The Set of Twizzles “without change of foot” must be skated on one foot with up to two of the following movements/turns between
Twizzles: change of edge, rocker, counter, three turn, and bracket. These movements / turns may be used in order to change entry
edge and direction of rotation.
The Set of Synchronized Twizzles (Option 1 and Option 2) performed without additional feature(s) will be called Level 1, provided that
one rotation in each of two Twizzles is done both partners.
There’s only up to 1 step in the Sequential Twizzles and only up to 3 steps in total permitted between twizzles in the Synchronized
Twizzles, but there is no limit on turns (e.g. brackets, rockers, counters) or movements (e.g. change of edge) performed on one footbetween twizzles in the Set of Twizzles Option 1(with change of foot).

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLESCALLING
SPECIFICATIONS & MISTAKES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS 2010-2011(Technical Rules for Ice Dance and Communication 1610 and 1621)

Basic Requirement for calling a set of Synchronized Twizzles Level 1 is that both partners complete at least one full rotation for both twizzles.
The Technical Panel determines the level of Twizzles according to the present criteria. If any part of the Twizzle becomes a spin or checked
three turns it affects the level. If 1 or 2 of the 4 Twizzles are spins or checked three turns, the Twizzles are downgraded by one level. If 3 or 4
Twizzles are spins or checked three turns, the Twizzles are downgraded by two levels.
A set of Synchronized Twizzles will be identified but given no level when both partners skate only 1 Twizzle each.
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If one or both partners touch(es) the free leg/foot and/or hand(s) down during the execution of the Twizzle, the level will be assessed inaccordance with the number of clean rotations before the touchdown. If both partners touch the free leg/foot and/or hand(s) down at thefirst or second Twizzle before one (1) full rotation is completed, the Set of Synchronized Twizzles will be identified and called “Twizzles– No Level”
If skaters perform a three turn, check rotation and then start a Twizzle, the entry edge and number of rotation of that Twizzle will becounted after the three turn from the starting edge of the proper Twizzle.
If there is a full stop before or between Twizzles the level of the Twizzles will be reduced by one Level per stop.
If there is more than 1 step between Twizzles in the Set of Sequential Twizzles or more than 3 steps in the Set of Synchronized
Twizzles performed by one partner the level of Twizzles will be reduced by one Level. If this mistake was made by both partners thelevel of Twizzles will be reduced by two Levels.
For Option 2 only: If there are more than 2 movement/turns between Twizzles performed by one partner the level of Twizzles will be
reduced by one Level. If this mistake was made by both partners the level of Twizzles will be reduced by two Levels.
For Twizzles Levels 2, 3 & 4, Option 1 and Option 2 if the features from groups A and B are used: The ‘additional feature” must be held
for the number of rotations required for the level, but up to 1/2 a rotation is permitted before the feature is fully achieved. If the rotational
requirements are met but the feature(s) are not held for the required number of rotations, the level will be reduced by one for eachrotation for which the feature is not held (e.g. if Twizzles are otherwise level 4 but the feature (s) is only held for 3 rotations by either
partner, they will be given a level 3).
The Third Twizzle to be considered as an “additional feature” must be performed correctly. If any part of the Third Twizzle becomes aspin or checked three turns or it is started with incorrect entry edge it will be ignored by the Technical Panel and it will not be considered
for the Level.
For Twizzles Level 4 Option 1: If two “additional features” are skated in the same Twizzle (in the first or second), both features must be
done at the same time.
For Twizzles Level 2, 3 & 4, Option 2 only: If a couple during the movement/turn touches down with the free foot or adds a push with thefree foot, the set of Twizzles will be considered as an Option 1 type which requires Option 1 additional features to attain the same level.

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

CLARIFICATIONS (COMMENTS)

Should only full rotations count?

Yes.

If the twizzle starts forward, the blade (not justthe body) must be fully rotated to forward again
to count for a full rotation.

If there is a two foot entry?

If skater is on two feet when starting rotation of the twizzle, count the entry edge androtations from the moment he/she is on one foot (skating foot)This might change the number of full rotations.

If there is a Touch down of the free foot during
the twizzle?

If a skater touches down with free foot, count the rotations until the touch down
occurs.

It may lower the level depending on the numberof clean rotations

One of the partners doesn’t complete one fullrotation on one of the Twizzles.

If one partner doesn’t do a one full rotation in the twizzle for any reason (touch downor fall or doesn’t even start second twizzle) and the other partner has at least one
rotation in both twizzles then it will receive No Level.

Basic Requirement for calling a Set of Twizzles(Sequential or Synchronized Twizzles) Level 1 isthat both partners complete at least one fullrotation for both twizzles.

If both partners don’t complete one fullrotation on either twizzle?

If both partners don’t complete one full rotation on either twizzle for any reason(touch down or fall) it will be called Twizzles -No Level

No Level because non of the partners did two
Twizzles with at least one full rotation, so there
is no Set of Twizzles.
A set of Synchronized Twizzles will be identified
but given No Level when both partners skate
only 1 Twizzle each.

If Synchronized Twizzles (in Free Dance) and
Sequential Twizzles (in Short Dance) as
Required Elements are performed on the spot?

The Technical Panel determines the level of Twizzles according to the present
criteria. If any part of the Twizzle becomes a spin it affects the level. If 1 or 2 of the 4
Twizzles are spins, the Twizzles are downgraded by one level. If 3 or 4 Twizzles are
spins, the Twizzles are downgraded by two levels. But the Third Twizzle to beconsidered as an “additional feature” must be performed correctly. If any part of theThird Twizzle becomes a spin or checked three turns or it is started with incorrectentry edge it will be ignored by the Technical Panel and it will not be considered for
the Level.

Judges must lower GOE as well.

If there are more than the required number ofsteps between Twizzles in Short Dance or in
Free Dance?

If there is more than 1 step between Twizzles in the Short Dance or more than 3
steps in the Free Dance performed by one partner the level of Twizzles will be
reduced by one Level. If this mistake was made by both partners the level of
Twizzles will be reduced by two Levels.

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

When there are no features on either turn in
Sets of Twizzles using Option 1, Levels 2, 3
and 4, would they get Level 1?

Yes, the Set of Synchronized Twizzles (Option 1 and Option2) performed without
additional feature(s) will be called Level 1, no matter how many rotations were
executed in either Twizzle (provided that the minimum requirements for Twizzle
rotations had been achieved).

If a couple does both Twizzles (Option 1) with
4 rotations and both partners crossed the freefoot behind for 2 rotations, what level will begiven for this Set of Twizzles?

It will be called Level 2 because the number of rotations with the additional feature
was for Level 2 only.

In the Set of Sequential Twizzles – If the firsttwizzle is finished on the right foot, then there
is a step to the left foot and right foot leaves
the ice and the second twizzle is skated also
on the right foot. How many steps is this andis it permitted?

For Option 1 twizzles, one step has been performed and this is permitted as one“intermediate/transition” step allowed between twizzles. On this“intermediate/transition” step between it is even permitted to turn a bracket or rocker
for example.

In the Set of Sequential Twizzles – If both
twizzles are skated on the same foot (rightfoot) which never leaves the ice, and there is apush with the other foot (left foot) between
twizzles, how many steps will be counted?

It will be also considered as one step, because you step on the ice with the otherfoot between twizzles (even if it is a brief two foot position). And this Set of Twizzles
will be considered as Option 1 twizzles and assessed according to the number ofrotations and features included.

In the Set of Synchronized Twizzles – isthere a limit to the number ofturns/movements between twizzles in
Option 1 (skated with change of foot)?

There are only up to 3 steps in total permitted between twizzles in the Free
Dance, but there is no limit on turns (e.g. brackets, rockers, counters) ormovements (e.g. change of edge) performed on one foot between twizzles
in the Set of Twizzles Option 1.

If a couple executes Twizzles with an evidently
difficult feature but not from the list of
Examples of Additional Features does aTechnical panel consider this for the level?

Any additional features which evidently increase the difficulty of execution of
Twizzles, even it isn’t mention in the published list of Examples of “Additional
Features”, will be considered by Technical Panel as a difficult feature to increase
the Level of the performed Set of Twizzles.

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

In the Set of Twizzles both partners hold one
arm over head level on the first Twizzle and in
the second Twizzle they move both arms overthe level of the head. Does the Technical Panelconsider two different features in these Set of
Twizzles for the Level?

The Technical panel will consider each of the above examples as difficult featuresfrom the same group A, but they are NOT two different additional features, andin this case the Technical Panel should consider just the first one to increase theLevel

If there is a full stop by one or both partners
before the first Twizzle, and the second
Twizzle is performed without any stop, has theLevel to be downgraded by one Level?

YES, The Technical Panel downgrades such Set of Twizzles by one Level per stopof each partner.

If there is a full stop by one or both partners
before the Second Twizzle, and the first
Twizzle is performed without any stop, has theLevel to be downgraded by one Level?

YES, The technical Panel downgrades such Set of Twizzles by one Level per stopof each partner..

If there is a full stop by one or both partners
before the first Twizzle, and a full stop by one
or both partners before the second Twizzle,
has the Level to be downgraded by one Level?

NO, The technical Panel downgrades such Set of Twizzles by one Level per stop ofeach partner. However, the Set of twizzles cannot be downgraded below Level 1.

If one of the partners after 2 rotations stops
the continuous motion and than executes next
2 rotations does the Technical Panel counts
total of 4 rotations for this TW?

NO. If in any part of the Twizzle a continuous rotation is stopped by one or bothpartners the level will be assessed in accordance with the number of rotations
before the continuous rotation stops

When does the Technical Panel reduce thelevel of a twizzle – when the whole twizzle
becomes a spin or when any part of the twizzle
becomes a spin?

The Technical Panel has to reduce the Level for any twizzle that becomes a spin at
any time (in the beginning, in the middle or at the end).
But the Third Twizzle to be considered as an “additional feature” must be performed
correctly. If any part of the Third Twizzle becomes a spin or checked three turns or it
is started with incorrect entry edge it will be ignored by the Technical Panel and it
will not be considered for the Level.

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

What is the requirement to achieve the feature"significant continuous motion of arms during
required number of rotations"?

The word "significant" means that there should be a full range of motion. The
movement has to be continuous and not stop at all during the rotations. They can
not just move their arms to one position for two rotations and then to anotherposition for two rotations. It is more about how much movement has to take place.

To meet the requirement of "significant
continuous motion of arms", can the skaters
move just one arm at a time, as long as theother arm is continuously moving in asignificant way (alternately )?

Yes, as long as there is always at least one arm of each skater moving with a large
range of movement at any given time and both arms alternately move and there isno break in continuous motion

Is it possible to combine the following
additional features “holding the blade or bootof the free leg” and “Hands clasped behindback & extended away from the body” in one
twizzle?

Yes. If both hands are extended behind and away from the body and at the sametime they clasp the hands while holding the blade – The Technical Panel willconsider this as 2 different features from two different groups.
To combine two different additional features in one Twizzle is permitted provided
that the requirements for each feature are fulfilled.

Do the features for the twizzles have to start at
the first rotation of the twizzles, or can they
begin later?

To achieve the level with the additional features, up to 1/2 a rotation is permitted
before the feature is fully achieved. This must be on the first rotation of the twizzles.
If they are started later, then only the first 4 rotations will be counted to see how
many rotations are completed with the features for the level

What is the requirement for Level 1 Twizzle?

Both partners complete at least one full rotation in each of two twizzles.

For Level 4 Twizzle the features must be from
3 different groups?

YES. For Level 4 option 1 3 different additional features in total, for both partners
chosen from the list (3 must be from 3 different Groups) 2 from different groups may
be done by both partners in one Twizzle and 1 different from the other two in thesecond Twizzle.

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Category: Ice Dance
Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

For the Group C Additional Features for the
Twizzles it is written: “Entrance to the first
Twizzle from the Jump of ½ rotation (the entry
edge for the Twizzle will be determined by thelending edge of the jump)” Can the Jump of ½
rotation be a Half Lutz or Half Flip, which has alanding with a toe pick and then a glidingedge?

NO. As those types of jumps would have a toe landing into a push it does not fulfill
the requirement of a landing edge. The jump must have a landing on a gliding edge
only and not on toe pick followed by a push, because the landing edge of the jump
must be the entry edge for the Twizzle.

What happens if the jump into the Twizzle takes
off on 2 feet?

The jump into the Twizzle with take off on 2 feet can be validated as a Group C
Additional Feature but it must land on one foot without any touch down and thatlanding edge becomes the entry edge of the Twizzle

When a jump into the Twizzle is used as aGroup C Additional Feature, the jump must be of
1/2 rotation. What happens if the jump isslightly under-rotated or over-rotated?

This jump can be accepted if the "cheat" is less than 1/4 rotation.

In the Additional Feature of arms behind theback with hands clasped do the arms have to
be straight?

No, the arms need to be pulled away from the body but the arms do not have to bestraight with the elbows locked

Can standing on two feet or performing a
Spread Eagle be considered as one step in the
Sequential or Synchronized Twizzles?

YES. If the second Twizzle is performed without an additional push, standing on twofeet or performing a Spread Eagle is considered as one step.

If Group C Additional Feature “third Twizzle” isused, is it necessary to have the same number ofsteps between Twizzles number 1 and 2 andbetween Twizzles number 2 and 3?

NO, the "number of steps between all 3 twizzles must be equal" means that
if aCouple skates Sequential Tw in the Short Dance there is only up to one step
allowed between all 3 Twizzles and if a couple skates Synchronized Tw in the Free
Dance there are up to 3 steps allowed between two consecutive Twizzles

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For example, if the Synchronized twizzles arechosen, then the skaters could have 2 steps
between twizzles 1 and 2, and 3 steps between
twizzles 2 and 3.

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Subject: Twizzles Clarifications and Calling Specifications
SYNCHRONIZEDTWIZZLES

CLARIFICATIONS and CALLING SPECIFICATIONS(Questions & Answers)

QUESTIONANSWER

If the first Twizzle is face-to-face, does thesecond Twizzle have to start face-to-face also,
or can it start back-to-back?

When the first Twizzle starts face-to-face, it is possible to start the second Twizzle
back-to-back.

What level is given for the Set of Twizzles if
there is a Fall?

If a fall occurs after an element has commenced and it meets the Basicrequirements for Level 1 for the element, it shall be classified as Level 1 and shalloccupy a box to enable the judges to apply a GOEa) If a fall occurs after an element has commenced and it does not meet the
Basic requirements for Level 1 for the element, it shall be classified as No
Level and shall occupy a box without value.
b) If a fall occurs after an element has commenced, and its Level has been
identified, it shall be given that Level and the judges shall apply a reduction to
the GOE Step Sequencesc) If a fall by either partner occurs at the entrance to or during the first or
second Twizzle so it does not meet requirements for any level and isimmediately followed by another Twizzle this additional part will receive novalue and will not occupy another spot

For a 1-foot Set of Twizzles, if there is atouchdown with no transfer of weight in thefirst Twizzle for one of the partners, does thiscause the Set of Twizzles to become Option 1or it is the case only if there is a transfer ofweight?

For Twizzles Level 2, 3 & 4, Option 2 ( 1foot Set of Twizzeles) only:: If a couple
during the movement/turn touches down with the free foot or adds a push with thefree foot, the set of Twizzles will be considered as an Option 1 type which requires
Option 1 additional features to attain the same level. This means that if there is atouchdown anywhere in the Twizzles or in-between , the Set of Twizzles is changed
from Option 2 to Option 1

If the touchdown is during the movements
between the Twizzles does this cause the Setof Twizzle to become Option 1?

YES, the touchdown in any part of the 1 foot Set of Twizzles 9during rotation or
between rotation) will be considered as an Option 1 type which requires Option 1
additional features to attain the same level.

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Drawings

FULL SPLITNOT A FULL SPLITNOT A FULL SPLIT
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Drawings#6 UPSIDE DOWN SPLIT - OK

#7 UPSIDE DOWN SPLIT - OK

The angle between thighs is only 45 degrees
that is permitted

The angle between thighs is only 45 degrees
or less# 9 NOT AN UPSIDE DOWN SPLIT
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Drawings# 12 NOT A FULL SPLIT IN SPIN
The boot/skate of the free leg is not higher than thehead.

#14 FULL BIELLMANN

OK

The boot of the free leg is above and behind the level ofthe head.
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The boot/skate of the free leg is higher than the head.

#15 NOT A FULL BIELLMANN
The boot of the free leg is not above the level of the head.

#16 FULL BIELLMAN - OK
The boot of the free leg is above and behind thelevel of the head.
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Drawings# 17 A FULL SIT POSITION(LEG TO the SIDE)# 18 NOT A FULL SIT POSITION(LEG TO the SIDE)# 19 NOT A FULL SIT POSITION(LEG FORWARD)# 18 A FULL SIT POSITION(LEG FORWARD)

The angle between thigh and shin ofskating leg is 90 degrees or lessOK

The angle between thigh and shin ofskating leg is more than 90 degreesNOT

The thigh of skating leg is notparallel to the ice-NOT

The thigh of skating leg at least parallelto the ice- OK

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Drawings#21 NOT A FULL SIT POSITION(free leg backward)
The angle between thigh and shin of skating leg
is 90 degrees or less- NOT

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