Getting to know the ice
Marching
Level: Beginners
Figure 1 Marching forward
Standing up on the ice
Level: Beginners
Figure 2 Standing up on the ice
Stops on the ice
Snowplow stop
Level: Beginners
Figure 3 Snowplow stop
Moving snowplow stop
Level: Beginners
Figure 4 Moving Snowplow stop
Backward Stop
Figure 5 Hockey Stop Two Feet, Backward Stop Two-Feet
Backward snowplow stop
Figure 6 Backward Snowplow Stop
Hockey Stop
Figure 7 Hockey Stop Two Feet, Backward Stop Two-Feet
T-Stop
Figure 8 T-Stop
Gliding
Forward-two-foot-glide
Level: Beginners
Figure 9 Forward-two-foot-glide
Forward-one-foot-glide
Level: Beginners
Figure 10 Forward-one-foot-glide
Backward-two-foot-glide
Level: Beginners
Figure 11 Backward-two-foot-glide
Backward-one-foot-glide
Figure 12 Backward-one-foot-glide
Dip
Figure 13 Dip
Edges RFI,RFO,RBO,RBI,….
Figure 14 LFO – RFO Edges
Figure 15 Skiing, Inside Edges and outside edges
Figure 16 Skiing, Inside Edges and outside edges
The visible tracing on the ice that is executed on one foot.
It may consist of an edge, change of edge, a turn such as a three or counter, or a flat which is usually not acceptable.
Edge – the visible tracing on the ice produced by a Skater skating on one foot that is on a distinct curve.
EDGES:
A blade has two edges: inside and outside. Edges are curves which may be half circles or parts of a circle. Because the skater leans into the curve, only one edge of the blade touches the ice.
INSIDE EDGE [RFI, LFI; RBI, LBI]
A curve performed using the inside edge of the blade. Because of lean into the curve, only the inside edge of the blade touches the ice. Inside edges may be performed forwards and backwards, starting on the left or right foot (LFI, RFI, LBI, RBI).
OUTSIDE EDGE [LFO, RFO, LBO, RBO]
Figure 17 Exercise: Outside edge forward, (half circle)
A curve performed on the outside edge of the blade. Because of lean into the curve, only the outside edge of the blade touches the ice. Outside edges may be performed forwards or backwards, starting on the left or right foot.
CHANGE OF EDGE [LFOI, RFOI, LFIO, RFIO, LBOI, RBOI, LBIO, RBIO]
In a change of edge the skater intentionally changes from one edge to the opposite edge by changing the body lean, at the intersection of the long and short axes. The change should be as short as possible and should not be “S” shaped. A change of edge can be from outside-to-inside or from inside-to-outside and can be performed forwards or backwards, starting on the left or right foot.
Change of Edge – the visible tracing on the ice that changes from one distinct curve to another distinct curve with no change of foot.
Power edges
Figure 18 Power edges
Flat
– the visible double tracing on the ice that is straight (imprinted by the Skater skating on one foot on both edges of the blade).
Pre-Preliminary 2
Basic Consecutive Edges
· Forward outside edges
· Forward inside edges
· Backward outside edges
· Backward inside edges
Starting from a standing position the skater will perform four to six half circles, alternating feet, using an axis line such as a hockey line. The skater may start each set on either foot, but they must be skated in the order listed.
Focus: Edge quality
Wiggles
Forward Wiggles on two-feet
Figure 19 Backward Wiggles
Wiggles forward and backward on one-foot
Figure 20 Wiggles on one foot forward and backward
Swizzles [Sw]
Forward Swizzles
Level: Basic skills
Figure 21 Forward swizzles
Figure 22 Forward alternating half swizzle pumps
Figure 23 Forward half swizzles on a circle
Backward Swizzles
Figure 24 Backward Swizzles
Figure 25 Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle
Rocking Horse
Figure 26Rocking Horse
Hops
Bunny hop
Figure 27 Bunny Hop
Two-foot hop in place
Figure 28 Two-foot hop in place
Side Toe Hop
Figure 29 Side Toe Hop
Mazurka
Figure 30 Mazurka
Stroking
OPEN STROKE
Figure 31 Perimeter Stroking, Forward (Hand-in-hand hold; Kilian hold)
A step started close beside the skating foot without crossing in front or behind. It should be noted that on all forward edges the free leg is held behind before coming to the skating foot for the next step. On all backward edges the free leg is held forward before returning to the skating foot for the next step.
Pre-Preliminary 1
Forward Perimeter Stroking
The skater will perform four to eight straight strokes depending on the length of the ice and the strength of the skater, with crossovers around the ends, using the full ice surface and for one full lap of the rink (in both directions). Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: Power and extensionCROSS STROKE [XS]
Figure 32 Cross Stroke Video explanation
A step started with the feet crossed so that the impetus or power is gained from the outside edge of the foot that is becoming the free foot. (Note - legs cross above the knees.)
Cross Overs
Figure 33 Forward and Backward alternating Crossovers
Forward Crossovers
Figure 34 Forward Crossovers
Backward Crossovers
Also Back-Cut-Back
Figure 35 Backward Crossovers