2013-2014 STAR 1-5 Pre-Event Technical Package

STAR 1 Element Assessment

May not have passed any part of the Preliminary Free Skating Test (Geared to those skaters who have not mastered more than 3 singles jumps). Elements scored to standard (Merit, Bronze, Silver, or Gold); may be grouped by age.

8 Elements

1) Stroking Exercise: Forward crosscuts on the center circle in both directions.

2) Three Jumps: a) Waltz Jump b) Single Salchow c) Single Toe-Loop

3) Two Spins: a) Forward Upright Spin b) Backward Upright Spin

4) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unassisted position.

5) Creative Expression Routine (30 seconds – music provided by the Section, selection randomly chosen at competition – each flight to have a different music selection) – assessed as “completed” only.

STAR 2 Compulsory Assessment Program

May not have passed the complete Preliminary Free Skating Test. (Geared to skaters who have not yet mastered more than five different single jumps). One program of 1:30 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted. Individual elements plus Skating Skills and Performance/Execution (emphasis on Carriage/Line/Form) components scored to standard (Merit, Bronze, Silver, or Gold); may be grouped by age.

8 Elements

1) Five jump elements: a)Waltz jump b) Single Toe Loop c) Single Salchow + Single Toe Loop Combination d) Single Loop e) Single Flip or Single Lutz.

2) Two spins: a) Backward upright spin. b) Forward entry Sit Spin or Camel Spin with no change of foot, no flying entry. A Forward Upright Spin is not permitted.

3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unassisted position; on either inside or outside edge.

STAR 3 and STAR 4 Free Skating Program

May not have passed the complete Junior Bronze Free Skating Test. (Geared to those skaters who have not yet mastered double jumps/working on the Junior Bronze Free Skating Test). One program of 1:30 or 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted. Individual elements plus Skating Skills, Performance/Execution, and Interpretation components scored to standard (Merit, Bronze, Silver, or Gold); For STAR 3: skaters may be grouped by age. For STAR 4: Three age categories: U10, U13 and 13&O.

8 Elements

1) Five jump elements: a) All single jumps permitted including single Axel. No double jumps permitted. b) Must include at least one Axel type jump (waltz or single Axel). c) Must include at least 5 different types of single jumps (note, waltz and Axel are considered the same type). d) Must include a single loop + single loop combination. e) Maximum 1 additional jump combination. Jump combinations may not include more than two jumps. f) Jump Sequences are not permitted. g) No jump may be included more than twice and if a jump is repeated it must be in combination.

2) Two spins: a) Must include backward upright spin b) Must include a combination spin that must include at least one camel and one sit position and commence with a forward entry. No flying entry. Change of foot optional.

3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unassisted position; on either inside or outside edge.

STAR 5 Free Skating Program

Must have passed the Preliminary Free Skating Test; must not have passed the complete Senior Bronze Free Skating test. (Geared to those skaters who have passed the Preliminary Free Skating Test, working on double jumps but not yet ready for Pre-Juvenile/Sr Bronze). Three age categories: U10, U13 and 13&O. One program of 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted. Star 5 will be scored on CPC and skaters will be ranked. Four components will be scored: Skating Skills, Transitions, Performance/Execution and Interpretation. Spins will be called no higher than Level B.

9 Elements

1) Maximum six jump elements: a) Maximum two double jumps. Double jumps cannot be included in combinations and cannot be repeated. b) Must include at least one Axel type jump (waltz or single Axel). d) Maximum 2 jump combinations. Jump combinations may not include more than two jumps. e) Jump Sequences are not permitted. f) No jump may be included more than twice and if a jump is repeated it must be in combination.

2) Maximum 2 spins: a) One sit spin or camel spin. Flying entry optional; no change of foot. b) One combination spin. No flying entry; change of foot optional. All three basic positions must be attempted. If all three basic positions are not attempted, this will be reflected by the judges in the GOE.

3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each foot, unassisted position; on either inside or outside edge. Each spiral must be held for a minimum three seconds.