Bronze -Salchow jump -Backward upright spin forward inside Mohawk, step down and behind, one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise SYNCHRONIZED SKATING- SNOWPLOW SAM SYNCHRO, SYNCHRO SKILLS 1-3, PRELIMINARY The emphasis of the Learn to Skate USA synchronized skating competition is on mastering the Synchro Skills of synchronized skating: - Unison of body alignment, and learning to guide with the head. - Control of rotation in wheels and circles. - Straight lines in lines, blocks and intersections. - Learning how to transition within elements with ease and clarity. - Incorporating skills from Basic 1-6, Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate 1-2 to strengthen skating skills. - Learning skills that will be the foundation for higher levels. - Demonstrate ability to recognize and skate to the tempo of the music. In order to safely practice and compete at the various levels, it is strongly recommended that skaters have mastered the elements of the Learn to Skate USA level at which they are skating (see program requirements). Eligibility Rules: All skaters on the team must either be full U.S. Figure Skating members or members of the Learn to Skate USA program. All Learn to Skate USA Synchronized Skating teams must be registered with U.S. Figure Skating and have a team number. In order for the team to be eligible for Snowplow Sam Synchro or Synchro Skills 1-3 events, no skaters on the team may have passed higher than a preliminary test (moves in the field, freestyle or dance). The skater’s test level is as of the competition entry deadline. No skater may compete on multiple Learn to Skate USA synchronized skating teams. Age/Number of Skaters: Varies based on the level. The ages for Learn to Skate USA synchronized skating teams are as of the preceding July 1. If the majority of the team is younger than the listed age, consider skating “up” to the level that best meets the skaters’ skill levels. Each Synchro Skills team may have between 8-16 skaters. A Snowplow Sam Synchro team may have between 5-12 skaters. may have a maximum of four alternates listed on their roster, in addition to the maximum number permitted on the ice for their respective level. Costume Rules: Learn to Skate USA synchronized skating teams should follow Rule 7022 Clothing and Equipment (U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook) when selecting their clothing for competition.
– A. Stand on ice B. Fall and up C. Knee dip in place D. March forward 10 steps A. Forward outside edge on a circle B. Forward inside edge on a circle C. Five forward crossovers D. Five backward half swizzles, R or L Therapeutic 3 A. Three swizzles standing still B. March forward 10 steps C. Forward two-foot glide D. Backward wiggle and march assisted Therapeutic 10 A. Forward outside three-turn, R and L B. Forward lunge or shoot the duck C. Back outside edge on a circle, R and L D. Back inside edge on a circle, R and L Therapeutic 4 A. Backward wiggle or B. Five forward swizzles C. Forward skating D. Forward gliding dip Therapeutic 5 A. Backward two-foot glide B. Two-foot jump in C. One-foot snowplow stop, R or L D. Forward one-foot glide Therapeutic 11 A. Forward inside three-turn, R and L B. Five backward crossovers, R and L C. Hockey stop D. Two-foot spin Therapeutic 12 A. Two forward outside edges B. Two forward inside edges C. Forward Mohawk, R and L D. Forward spiral Therapeutic 6 A. Forward stroking across the rink B. Five backward swizzles C. forward two-foot curves D. Two-foot turn front to back standing still Therapeutic 13 A. Backward outside edges B. Two backward inside edges C. Two-foot to one-foot spin D. Side toe hop, R or L Therapeutic 7 A. Gliding forward to backward two-foot turn B. Five forward one-foot swizzles, R or L C. Backward one-foot glide, R or L D. Forward Therapeutic 8 A. Backward stroking across the rink B. Gliding backward to forward two-foot turn C. T-stop R or L D. Forward two-foot turn on a circle, R and L Therapeutic 14 A. One-foot spin B. Forward crossover inside Mohawk backward crossover step forward C. Backward crossovers to a back outside edge D. Waltz jump from a standing or moving position