- must include a Waltz Jump
- maximum one Jump Combination
- no jumps higher than single loop
- no jump may be included more than twice. Repeated jump must be in combination.
- two Spins In One Position; no flying entry.
- a sequence of two forward Spirals , one on each foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside edge .
Adult Bronze Free Skating
A Free Skating Program to music of one minute 40 seconds (+/-10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum four Jump Elements
- all jumps must be single jumps
- Waltz jump is permitted
- single Axel , double and triple jumps are not permitted
- maximum of two Jump Combinations or one Jump Combination and one Jump Sequence (maximum of two jumps in a combination or sequence )
- no jump may be included more than twice
- a repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- one must be a Spin In One Position
- one Spin of any nature
- Flying Spins are not permitted
Adult Silver Free Skating
A Free Skating Program to music of two minutes (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum four Jump Elements
- may include a single Axel Jump
- double and triple jumps are not permitted
- maximum of two Jump Combinations or one Jump Combination and one Jump Sequence (one jump combination OR one sequence may contain three jumps)
- no jump may be included more than twice
- a repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- one must be a Combination Spin with a change of foot
- Spins must have different codes
Adult Gold Free Skating
A Free Skating Program to music of two minutes 50 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum five Jump Elements
- may include all single jumps, and double jumps no higher than double loop
- maximum of three Jump Combinations or two Jump Combinations and one Jump Sequence ; one Jump Combination or Jump Sequence may consist of up to three jumps;
- no jump may be included more than twice
- a repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- one must be a Combination Spin with a change of foot
- one must be a Flying Spin
- one Spin of any nature
Adult Masters Free Skating
A Free Skating Program to music of three minutes (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum fiveJump Elements
- all single and double jumps are permitted; triple jumps are not permitted
- one must be an Axel-type Jump
- maximum of three Jump Combinations or two Jump Combinations and one Jump Sequence ; one Jump Combination or Jump Sequence may consist of up to three jumps
- no jump may be included more than twice
- a repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- one must be a Combination Spin with a change of foot
- one must be a Flying Spin
- one Spin of any nature
Adult Masters Elite Free Skating
A Free Skating Program to music of three minutes (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum five Jump Elements
- all jumps are permitted
- one must be an Axel-type Jump
- maximum of three Jump Combinations or two Jump Combinations and one Jump Sequence ; one Jump Combination or Jump Sequence may consist of up to three jumps
- no jump may be included more than twice
- a repeated jump must be executed as part of a Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- one must be a Combination Spin with a change of foot
- one must be a Flying Spin
- one Spin of any nature
Ice Dance
Partnered Pattern Dance
Dance teams must be composed of two skaters.
Competitors may enter only one partnered pattern dance Event .
Key points will not be used.
Adult STAR 4/5 Dance
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Swing Dance
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Fourteenstep
Adult STAR 6/7 Dance
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Rocker Foxtrot
- Pattern Dance Two: three Sequences of the Blues
Adult STAR 8/9 Dance
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Kilian
- Pattern Dance Two: two Sequences of the Starlight Waltz
Adult STAR 10/Gold Dance
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Starlight Waltz
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Quickstep
Adult Elite Dance
For former podium pathway skaters or skaters approximately above the Gold Ice Dance Category level.
- Pattern Dance One: three Sequences of the Starlight Waltz
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Quickstep
Solo Dance
Adult Bronze (STAR 4/5) Solo Dance
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Swing Dance
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Fourteenstep
Adult Silver (STAR 6/7) Solo Dance
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Rocker Foxtrot
- Pattern Dance Two: three Sequences of theBlues
Adult Gold (STAR 8/9) Solo Dance
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Kilian
- Pattern Dance Two: two Sequences of the Starlight Waltz
Adult Elite (STAR 10/Gold) Solo Dance
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Starlight Waltz
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Quickstep
Adult Open Solo Rhythm Dance
- Paso Doble – follow criteria as outlined in the STAR Program Requirements Guide
Free Dance
Dance teams must be composed of two skaters.
Adult Bronze Free Dance
A free dance to music of one minute 50 seconds (+/- 10 s) in length
- Maximum of one short Dance Lift ; called to maximum Level 1
- Maximum of one Dance Spin : (no change of foot)
- Maximum of one diagonal step sequence : Style B - in hold
Adult Silver Free Dance
A free dance to music of two minutes thirty seconds (+/- 10s) in length
- Maximum of one short Dance Lift : called to maximum Level 2
- Maximum of one Dance Spin
- Maximum of one Set of Synchronized Twizzles with up to three steps in between
- Maximum of one straight line or curve step sequence : Style B - in hold
Adult Gold Free Dance
A free dance to music of three minutes (+/- 10s) in length
- Maximum of two different type short lifts up to 8 seconds or one combination lift up to 13 seconds.
- Maximum of one Dance Spin
- Maximum of one Set of Synchronized Twizzles with up to three steps in between
- Maximum of one straight line or curve step sequence : Style B - in hold
Pairs
Adult pairs teams must be composed of two skaters.
Adult Pair
This Category is for skaters approximately at the Bronze to Silver Free Skating level
One program to music of two minutes 20 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum of one lift from Group 1 or Group 2 with a minimum half revolution for Athlete B and one revolution for Athlete A ; called to maximum Level Base
- variations of Athlete A 's position, one-handed and no-handed lifts are not permitted
- overhead lifts and Twist Lifts are not permitted
Adult Masters Pairs
This Category is for skaters approximately at the Gold to Masters Free Skating Category level
One program to music of three minutes 30 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length.
- Maximum of three different lifts, called to maximum Level Base; one may be a Twist Lift
- Maximum of two Throw Jumps; single or double
- Maximum of one solo jump; all jumps permitted; may be repeated once in the Jump Combination or Jump Sequence
- Maximum of one Jump Combination or Jump Sequence ; Jump Combination or Jump Sequence may include three jumps
- Maximum of one pairs Spin ; may be in combination
- Maximum of one solo spin ; may be in combination
- Maximum of one Pivot figure or Death Spiral
- Maximum of one step sequence
Artistic Free Skating
Artistic free skating programs are designed by the skaters and/or coach and focus on the skater’s ability to interpret music to create a clear mood/theme or create a story through skating movement. A variety of skating moves should be selected for their value in enhancing the skater’s interpretation of the music rather than for their technical difficulty. Movements should not be merely a collection of pleasing or spectacular moves assembled to popular music for the purpose of entertaining an audience (exhibition/show program). Costumes must be simple and modest to enhance the interpretation and must not be theatrical in nature. Props of any kind are not permitted. Skaters/teams wishing a more theatrical performance are encouraged to enter the Showcase categories .
An artistic program is intended through its process to increase body and choreographic vocabulary and awareness, by meeting specific content criteria. These criteria include:
- Compositional form/development of theme (e.g. a completed idea)
- Dynamics (e.g. sustained, collapse, sharp, smooth)
- Use of space (e.g. planes, directions, indirect, asymmetric shapes)
- Use of full body (e.g. torso, head, hands, legs, feet)
- Use of music (e.g. phrasing, Style , awareness and sensitivity to musical elements while performing)
Artistic free skating events consist of five levels of competition and may be offered for singles and/or partner.
Adult Introductory Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Intro Open Free Skating Category
One artistic program to music of one minute 30 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
Adult Bronze Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Bronze Free Skating Category level
One artistic program to music of one minute 30 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
Adult Silver Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Silver Free Skating Category level
One artistic program to music of one minute 30 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
Adult Gold Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Gold Free Skating Category level
One artistic program to music of one minute 30 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
Adult Elite Artistic
For former podium pathway skaters or skaters approximately above the Gold Free Skating Category level.
One artistic program to music of two minutes (+/- 10 sec.) in length
Adult Open Partner Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Bronze to Silver Free Skating Category level (both skaters)
One artistic program to music of one minute 40 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
- Overhead lifts are not permitted and will considered as an illegal element
- Small dance lifts which may be either ascending and descending or rotational in character, in which the lifting partner does not raise their hands higher than the shoulder level are permitted
Adult Open Masters Partner Artistic
For skaters approximately at the Gold to Elite Free Skating Category level (both skaters)
One artistic program to music of two minutes 10 seconds (+/- 10 sec.) in length
- Overhead lifts are not permitted and will considered as an illegal element
- Small Dance Lifts which may be either ascending and descending or rotational in character, in which the lifting partner does not raise their hands higher than the shoulder level are permitted
Showcase
Showcase programs are designed by the skaters and/or coach and focus on the skater’s ability to entertain an audience through the use of theatrics or artistic abilities. Programs may tell a story, create a mood, or have an obvious theme. This Category is comparable to US Figure Skating Dramatic and Light Skate Entertainment.
Program content requirements and event procedures for all levels:
- Theatrical costumes and hand props are permitted
- Feathers and boas of any type are not permitted
- All single jumps are permitted; jumps of any higher rotation will be subject to an illegal element violation
- A maximum of one minute will be permitted prior to each performance for the skater(s) to warm-up and set up any props as necessary
Adult Introductory Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Intro Open Free Skating Category level
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Bronze Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Bronze Free Skating Category level
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Silver Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Silver Free Skating Category level
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Gold Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Gold and/or Masters Free Skating Category level
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Elite Showcase
For former podium pathway skaters or skaters approximately above the Gold Category level.
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Open Partner Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Bronze to Silver Free Skating Category level (both skaters)
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Adult Open Masters Partner Showcase
For skaters approximately at the Gold to Elite Masters Free Skating Category level (both skaters)
Program time is a maximum of one minute 40 seconds
Synchronized Skating
Adult SyS I
Teams consist of eight to 20 skaters.
Skaters must have reached the age of 18 before July 1 preceding the competition.
The team will perform a Free Skating Program to music a maximum of three minutes 10 seconds in length. A well-balanced Adult I SyS program contains:
- Intersection element; optional Point Of Intersection
- No hold element with optional step sequence
- Pivoting element - block or line (must be in two parallel lines), must be different shape from artistic elements
- Travelling element - must include wheel shape
- Artistic element - block or line (must be different shape from pivoting element)
- Artistic element - circle
If there is a second Segment , the team will perform its free program a second time.
Adult SyS II
Teams consist of eight to 20 skaters
Skaters must have reached the age of 18 before July 1 preceding the competition.
The team will perform a Free Skating Program to music a maximum of three minutes 10 seconds in length. A well-balanced Adult II SyS program contains:
- Intersection element; optional Point Of Intersection
- Pivoting element - block or line (must be in two parallel lines), must be different shape from artistic and linear/rotating elements
- Traveling element - must include wheel shape
- Choice of linear element or rotating element chosen from block, circle, or line (must be different shape from artistic and pivoting elements)
- Choice of one artistic element chosen from block, circle or line (must be different shape from linear/rotating and pivoting elements)
All elements and additional features called to a maximum of level 2.
If there is a second Segment , the team will perform its free program a second time.
Adult SyS III
Teams consist of eight to 20 skaters
Skaters must have reached the age of 18 before July 1 preceding the competition.
The team will perform a Free Skating Program to music a maximum of two minutes 40 seconds in length. A well-balanced Adult III SyS program contains:
- Intersection element; optional Point Of Intersection
- Pivoting element - block or line (must be in two parallel lines), must be different shape from linear element
- Rotating element - circle
- Linear element – block or line
- Rotating element - wheel
All elements called to a maximum of level 1 and Point of Intersection called to a maximum of level base.
If there is a second Segment , the team will perform its free program a second time.
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