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This guide was created to help viewers understand some of the technical specifications of what you see on television. Although each program may look different because of costumes and music, all programs are based on some standard elements. This guide will show you what those specific elements are for short programs, and you will also learn some of the specifics about creating a well-balanced free skate or free dance. Because elements change yearly, this guide will also be updated at the beginning of every season. There are five separate disciplines or divisions in competitive figure skating: men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, ice dancing and synchronized team skating. Figures were eliminated from international competition in the 1991-92 season . Within singles, pairs and dance there are five different competitive skill levels that we have adopted from the the U.S. that are based on proficiency tests — juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior. Each level draws on similar techniques but adheres to increasingly more difficult skills as well as different rules and guidelines. The following information pertains to skaters competing at the junior and senior competitive levels — the two highest levels within the U.S. and PRFSF competition structure. Programs At A GlanceSingles/Pairs — Short ProgramJudge's First Mark: Required Elements Judge's Second Mark: Presentation Time Length: 2:50 (maximum) Singles/Pairs — Free Skate Judge's First Mark: Technical Merit Judge's Second Mark: Presentation Time Length: 3:30 +/- 10 seconds (junior ladies), 4:00 +/- 10 seconds (senior ladies, junior men and pairs), 4:30 +/- 10 seconds (senior men and pairs) Dance — Compulsory Dance(s) Judge's First Mark: Technique Judge's Second Mark: Timing/Expression Time Length: Varies according to dance Dance — Original Dance Judge's First Mark: Composition Judge's Second Mark: Presentation Time Length: 2:30 +/- 10 seconds Dance — Free Dance Judge's First Mark: Technical Merit Judge's Second Mark: Presentation Time Length: 3:00 +/- 10 seconds (junior), 4:00 +/- 10 seconds (senior Singles SkatingForm, style, technique, concentration and the ability to perform under great pressure are the key requirements in men's and ladies singles events. The rules are similar for both men's and ladies divisions. Each competition is composed of two separate parts: the short program, which is skated first, followed by the free skate. In the 6.0 scoring system, the short program counts for 33.3 percent of a skater's total score for the competition. It consists of eight required moves or elements: three jumps, three spins, and two fast step sequences or footwork. The required elements for the 2004-05 season are as follows:Senior Ladies1. Double Axel2. One triple jump (entry steps required) 3. One jump combination consisting of one double jump and a triple jump or two triple jumps 4. Flying spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 5. Layback or sideways leaning spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 6. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 7. One spiral step sequence 8. One step sequence of a different pattern Junior Ladies1. Double Axel2. One double or triple loop (entry steps required) 3. One jump combination consisting of two double jumps or a double and a triple jump 4. Flying camel spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 5. Layback or sideways leaning spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 6. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 7. Spiral step sequence 8. Step sequence of a different pattern Senior Men1. Double or triple Axel2. One triple or one quadruple jump (entry steps required) 3. One jump combination consisting of a double jump and a triple jump, two triple jumps, a quad and a double or a quad and a triple 4. Flying spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 5. Camel spin or sit spin with only one change of foot (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 6. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 7/8. Two step sequences of a different nature Junior Men1. Double Axel2. One double or triple loop 3. One jump combination consisting of a double and triple or two triple jumps 4. Flying camel spin (minimum of eight revolutions) 5. Sit spin with only one change of foot (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 6. Spin combination with only one change of foot and at least two changes of position (minimum of six revolutions on each foot) 7/8. Two step sequences of a different nature The moves may be done in any order within a 2:50 time limit to music selected by the skater. The judges award two marks: one for required elements, which evaluates how well each element is performed, and a second for presentation, which evaluates the overall program. The free skate is worth 66.7 percent of a skater's total score for the competition. The free skate has a length limitation of 4:30 for senior men and senior pairs; 4 minutes for senior ladies, junior men and junior pairs; and 3:30 for junior ladies. Skaters select their own music and theme, and choreograph the jumps, spins, footwork and interpretive moves to best display their technical and artistic skills. Change of pace, creativity and innovative moves are encouraged. Technical and artistic perfection are paramount to the skater and to the judges. Judges consider the difficulty of the moves and jumps and how well they are executed, as well as the overall presentation. As defined in the ISU regulations, a well-balanced singles free skate must contain: Jumps: There is a maximum of eight jump elements for men and seven jump elements for ladies. One must be an Axel-type jump. Only two triple or quad jumps can be repeated and they must be a part of a jump combination or jump sequence. There may be up to three jump combinations or sequences; any repeated jumps must be in combination or sequence. Spins: A maximum of four spins of a different nature — one must be a spin combination, one a flying spin and one with only one position. Steps: A maximum of two different step sequences. For ladies one of these must be a spiral step sequence. Two marks also are given for the free skate — the first for technical merit, the second for presentation. Pairs SkatingPairs skating is essentially free skating performed in unison by partners, with the addition of daring and difficult overhead lifts, throw jumps and spins. The key to pairs skating is exact timing and unison. Whether the partners are together or apart, their movements should be synchronized with matching body lines, gestures and footwork.The pairs competition, like singles, has a short program that counts for 33.3 percent of a team's total score and a free skate program that counts for 66.7 percent of the total score. The judges award two sets of marks for each portion as done during singles events — required elements and presentation marks following the short program and a technical merit mark and a presentation mark for the free skate. The pairs short program consists of eight required elements, which include overhead lifts, side-by-side solo jumps and solo spins done in unison, footwork, pair spins and a death spiral, all performed to music of the skaters' choice. The short program is 2:50 in length and requires the following elements for the 2004-05 season: Senior Pairs Short Program 1. Any lasso lift take-off 2. Double twist lift 3. One throw jump (double or triple) 4. One solo jump (double or triple) 5. Solo spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position 6. Pair spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) 7. Death spiral backward inside 8. Spiral step sequence Junior Pairs Short Program 1. Toe lasso lift take-off 2. Double twist lift 3. Double or triple toe loop throw jump 4. Double flip or double Axel (solo jump) 5. Solo spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position 6. Pair spin combination with only one change of foot and at least one change of position 7. Death spiral backward inside 8. Spiral step sequence The free skate consists of technical and artistic moves choreographed to best display the skaters' individual strengths, skills and ability to perform as a team throughout the 4:30 +/- 10 seconds program (4 minutes +/- 10 seconds for junior). Difficult double and triple solo and throw jumps will be seen, along with unique lifts and spins and variations on standard moves, as well as original moves. Shadow skating, in which partners perform identical maneuvers some distance apart, and mirror skating, where the pair's moves are in opposite directions and mirror each other, are challenging aspects of pairs skating. A well-balanced pairs free skate must contain:
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