Step Sequence Flashcards
T / F - StSq is required in both SP and FS
False - SP pnly requires StSq
StSq General Requirements (5)
- all StSqs should be executed according to the character of the music
- StSq should be executed together or close together and may include any unlisted jumps
- Short stops in accordance with the music are permitted
- StSq must fully utilize the ice
- Turns and steps must be balanced in their distribution
What is the maximum level of the StSq if the workload between both partners is not even?
Level Base
StSq Level Features (5)
- Minimum variety (Level 1), Simple Variety (Level 2), Variety (Levels 3-4) of difficult turns and steps of both partners throughout (compulsory)
- Rotations in either direction with full body rotation covering at least 1/3 pattern in each direction
- Use of body movements for at least 1/3 of pattern
- Not separating at least half of the pattern
- Two combinations of 3 difficult turns executed by both partners with flow. One must be in a hold.
StSq Pattern Requirements
- No prescribed pattern of StSq
- must fully utilize ice surface
- must be visible and identifiable
- should be performed using the full ice surface
- failure to achieve the above description will result in no value
- in features 2-5, “pattern” and “sequence” means pattern actually executed by skater
StSq Level Feature 1
Minimum variety (Level 1)
Simple variety (Level 2)
Variety (Levels 3-4)
StSq Level Feature 2
Rotations in either direction (left and right) with full body rotation covering at least 1/3 of the pattern in total for each rotational direction
StSq Level Feature 3
Use of body movements for at least 1/3 of the pattern
StSq Level Feature 4
Not separating at least half of the pattern (changes of holds are allowed)
StSq Level Feature 5
Two different combinations of 3 difficult turns executed by both partners with continuous flow within the sequence. One must be executed in a hold. Only the first two combinations can be counted
Choctaw definition
Choctaw is a step from one foot to the other in which the curve of the exit edge is opposite to that of the entry edge.
The change of foot is directly from outside edge to inside edge and forward to back and vice versa
Definition of Difficult Turns & Steps
Brackets, Loops, Twizzles, Counters, Rockers, and Choctaws
MUST be executed on clean edges
If turn is “jumped” it is not counted as performed
Minimum variety
at least 5 difficult turns and steps
executed by both partners
none of the types can be counted more than twice
Level 1
Simple variety
at least 7 difficult turns and steps
executed by both partners
none of the types can be counted more than twice
Min Level 1 - Max level 2
Variety
must include at least 9 difficult turns and steps
executed by both partners
none of the types can be counted more than twice
Min Level 1 - max level 4
Complexity
n/a for pair skating
Balance and workload
Turns and steps must be balanced in their distribution throughout the sequence
Workload between both partners must be even
If one or both of these requirements are not fulfilled, the Level cannot be higher than basic
Rotations in either direction
skaters rotate with any listed and unlisted jumps and turns and steps continuously in one direction for at least 1/3 of the pattern and then continuously for at least 1/3 of the pattern in the opposite direction (clockwise and anticlockwise) (or not continuously)
full body rotation means one complete rotation
Use of body movement
Use of body movements means the visible use by both skaters for a combined total of at least 1/3 of the pattern of the step sequence
any movement of the arms, and/or head and/or torso and/or hips and/or legs that have an effect on the balance of the main body core
T / F: The Man and Woman must perform the same combination of difficult turns at the same time
False
A combination of difficult turns can consist of turns that are not the same for the Man and the Woman but must be done by the partners at the same time
What makes turn combinations the same or different
two combinations of difficult turns are considered to be the same if they consist of the same turns done in the same order, on the same edges and the same foot
Jumps with one or less than one revolution executed in the step sequence
Unlisted jumps (any number of revs) and listed jumps (with max one rev) may be included in the step sequence without any penalties. Listed jumps with less than or equal than one one rev will not be called and not occupy a box
Jumps with more than one revolution executed in the step sequence
ignored in the SP as an element (judges reduce their GOE)
does not effect the level
Not separating at least half of the pattern
skaters do not separate without any breaks for at least half of the sequence
changes of holds are allowed which may include a brief moment when partners are not touching as they change holds
