Event 11 Novice Ladies 12 Basic Novice Men A minimum of 4 Field Moves and either Must not hold 2½ Minutes (+/- 10 seconds) Skaters should perform a well balanced programme with linking consisting of Basic Novice (Ranking Event) Level 4 Elements or Level 4 Free No Maximum Standard MUST NOT HAVE NOT REACHED THE AGE OF 13 BEFORE THE 1ST OF JULY 2018. A maximum of 4 jump elements, consisting of A minimum of 1 axel type jump element (either solo or in combination or sequence) A maximum of 2 jump combinations or sequences. A jump sequence consists of 2 (two) jumps of any number of revolutions, beginning with any jump, immediately followed by an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. Any single or double jump cannot be executed more than twice in total. Triple or quadruple jumps are not permitted Please see ISU communication 2172 There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position. The spin combination can be executed with a change of foot and a minimum of (8) revolutions or without a change of foot with a minimum of six (6) revolutions. The spin with no change of position can be executed with a change of foot and a minimum of eight (8) revolutions or without a change of foot and a minimum of six (6) revolutions. In both spins flying entries are allowed There must be one step sequence fully utilising the ice surface. Levels explanation: In all elements subject to levels only features up to level 2 will be counted. Program Components: Skating Skills & Performance/ Execution only. Bonus Bonus: A bonus of 1.0 will be awarded to Double Axels called in the Program with no < or << sign
Event 13 Level 6/7 Ladies Event 14 6/7 Men A minimum of Level 6 Field Moves and either Level 6 Elements or Level 6 Free Must not hold Level 8 Elements or Level 8 Free or 3 Minutes (+/- 10 seconds) Skaters should perform a well balanced programme with linking steps consisting of A maximum of 5 jump elements for ladies and men, consisting of A minimum of one Axel type jump. Maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences. A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps. A jump sequence consists of 2 (two) jumps of any number of revolutions, beginning with any jump, immediately followed by an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. Any single or double (including Double Axel) jump cannot be executed more than twice in total. No triple and quadruple jumps allowed Level 6/7 There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation) One must be a spin combination with change of foot (minimum eight (8) revolutions), flying entrance is not allowed One must be a flying spin (minimum six (6) revolutions) or a spin in one position with change of foot and a flying entrance (minimum eight (8) revolutions) There must be for Ladies and for Men A maximum of 1 step sequence fully utilising the ice surface. The step will receive level features and will also be evaluated in GOE. Levels explanation: In all elements subject to levels only features up to 2 will be counted. Program Components: Skating Skills, Performance/ Execution and Interpretation only
Event 15 Intermediate Novice Ladies Event 16 Intermediate Novice Men A minimum of Level 6 Field Moves and either Level 6 Elements or 6 Free or Old NISA Pre-Novice Competitive Test Must not hold No Maximum Standard SKATERS MUST NOT HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF 15 BEFORE THE 1ST OF JULY 2018. 3 Minutes (+/- 10 seconds) Skaters should perform a well balanced programme with linking consisting of A maximum of 5 jump elements for ladies and men, consisting of A minimum of one Axel type jump. Maximum of two (2) jump combinations or sequences. A jump combination can contain only two (2) A jump sequence consists of 2 (two) jumps of any number of revolutions, beginning with any jump, immediately followed by an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. Any single or double (including Double Axel) jump cannot be executed more than twice in total. No triple and quadruple jumps allowed Intermediate Novice (Ranking Please see ISU communication 2i72 There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation) One must be a spin combination with change of foot (minimum eight (8) revolutions), flying entrance is not allowed One must be a flying spin (minimum six (6) revolutions) or a spin in one position with change of foot and a flying entrance (minimum eight (8) revolutions). must be for Ladies and for Men: A maximum of 1 step sequence fully utilising the ice surface. The step will receive level features and will also be evaluated in GOE Levels explanation: In all elements subject to levels only features up to 2 will be counted. Program Components: Skating Skills Performance/ Execution and Interpretation only. Bonus: A bonus of 1.0 will be awarded to Double Axels called in the Program with no < or << sign
17 Level 8 SP Ladies Event 18 Level 8 SP Men 8/ Advanced Novice SHORT PROGRAMME Please see ISU Communication 2172 A minimum of Level 8 Field Moves and either 8 Elements or 8 Free or 1 part of the old NISA Novice Competitive Test Must not hold Both parts of Level 9 Elements and Free or Both of old NISA Primary (ISU Novice) Competitive Test or higher THERE IS NO MAXIMUM STANDARD FOR SKATERS WHO HAVE NOT REACHED THE AGE OF 15 BEFORE THE 1ST OF JULY 2018 Ladies and Men 2 Min 20 +/- 10 secs SHORT PROGRAMME Ladies Single or double Axel Double or triple jump, may not repeat jump in a) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or a double and a triple jump, both jumps may not repeat a jump in a) or b) ) Layback or sideways leaning spin or spin in one basic position with no change of foot. (min. 6 revs in position) Spin combination with only one change of foot – min. 5 revs on each foot. Flying entry is allowed. One step sequence, fully utilising ice surface. Men Single or double Axel Double or triple jump, may not repeat jump in a) One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or a double and a triple jump, both jumps may not repeat a jump in a) or b) Camel, sit or upright spin (minimum of five (5) revolution on each foot) with change of foot and no flying entrance. Spin combination with only one change of foot (minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot). Flying entry is allowed One step sequence, fully utilising the ice surface. Levels explanation: In all elements subject to levels only features up to level 3 will be counted. Program Components: Skating Skills, Transitions, Performance/ Execution and Interpretation only. Bonus: A bonus of 1.0 will be awarded to each Double Axel or Triple Jump called in the Program with no < or << sign SKATERS ARE ADVISED TO READ CAREFULLY ALL RELEVANT ISU COMUNICATIONS INCLUDING 2168 & 2176 WHICH GIVE FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING ELEMENTS
21 Level 9 SP Ladies Event 22 Level 9 SP Men A minimum of Level 9 Field Moves and either: Must not hold PROGRAMME 9/ Junior SHORT PROGRAMME Level 9 Elements or 9 Free or 1 part of the old NISA Primary (ISU Novice) Competitive Test Both parts of Level 10 Elements and Free or Both parts of the Junior Competitive Test or higher IS NO MAXIMUM STANDARD FOR SKATERS WHO HAVE NOT REACHED THE AGE OF 19 BEFORE THE 1ST OF JULY 2018 Ladies and Men 2 min 40 +/- 10 secs Ladies Double Axel One double or triple Flip One jump combination consisting of two doubles or a double and a triple jump or two triple jumps (No repeat of a or b) Flying spin (min. 8 revolutions in position) Layback or sideways leaning spin or sit spin without change of foot (min. 8 revolutions in position) Spin combination with only 1 change of foot (min. 6 revolutions on each foot). One Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface Men Double or Triple Axel One double or triple Flip One Jump combination consisting of a double and a triple jump or two triple jumps (No repeat of a or b) Flying spin (min. 8 revolutions in position) Sit spin with only one change of foot (min. 6 revolutions on each foot) Spin combination with only 1 change of foot (min. 6 revolutions on each foot). h) One Step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface A bonus of 1.0 will be awarded to each Triple Jump called in the Program with no < or << sign SKATERS ARE ADVISED TO READ CAREFULLY ALL RELEVANT ISU COMUNICATIONS INCLUDING 2168 & 2176 WHICH GIVE FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING ELEMENTS