GOE RD and FD

Question 1

Poor execution and/or Element labored and/or Loss of Control with or without additional support

Answer 1

1 – 4

Question 2

Element does not reflect choreography of the chosen
Music/rhythm/character/theme

Answer 2

1 – 3

Question 3

Poor entry / Poor exit (per each)

Answer 3

1

Question 4

Poses or moves awkward or not aesthetically pleasing (per partner)

Answer 4

1 – 2

Question 5

Separation longer than permitted immediately before/after Required Elements
- RD: no more than 1 measure of music
- FD: not to exceed 5 sec

Answer 5

2

Question 6

Execution not simultaneous and/or Lack of unison Step Seq, OFT, ChTw

Answer 6

1-2
NOTE: STw: 1 Tw: 1 - 2 negative features, Both Tw: 2 – 4 negative features

Question 7

Distance within Element
- more than 2 arms lengths apart
- variable spacing in between partners

Answer 7

1 – 2

Question 8

Lacking or reducing speed of rotation and/or speed across the ice

Answer 8

1 – 2

Question 9

Not on spot DSp, StaLi

Answer 9

1 - 2

Question 10

Pattern/ Placement incorrect RD: All elements. FD: Step Seq, ChSt

Answer 10

1 per each error

Question 11

Inclusion of Not Permitted items within element* Step Seq, PSt, ChRS,DSp
* RD: Hand in Hand (except ChRS), Loops (except one loop in PSt, and during ChRS), Retrogression, Stop(s) within PSt (except at start), Stop more than one, Touching in the Non-Touch Step Style B
* FD: Hand in Hand, Loops, Stops, Retrogression, Separation longer than 5 sec

Answer 11

2 per each

Question 12

Stop longer than permitted in Element Step Seq, PSt, ChRS, ChSt

Answer 12

2 per each long stop

Question 13

Smooth and/or Effortless

Answer 13

2

Question 14

Element enhances the choreography and/or character of the chosen music/rhythm/character/theme. Element reflects nuances in the music.

Answer 14

1 – 3

Question 15

Entry/Exit is seamless and/or unexpected and/or creative (per each)

Answer 15

1

Question 16

Body lines and pose of both partners aesthetically pleasing (per partner)

Answer 16

1 – 2

Question 17

Element is innovative and / OR creative and / OR Includes variety of holds

Answer 17

1 - 3

Question 18

Unison or Oneness throughout the element

Answer 18

1 - 2

Question 19

Consistent and close spacing between partners STw, Step Seq, OFT, ChRS

Answer 19

1 - 2

Question 20

Speed of rotations maintained or accelerated RoLi, DSp, STw, Choreo El

Answer 20

1 – 2

Question 21

Speed across the ice maintained or accelerated during the Element

Answer 21

1 – 2

Question 22

Cleanness and sureness of steps and turns STw, Step Seq, OFT

Answer 22

2

Question 23

Exit of Twizzles performed with smooth running edge by both partners on the same Twizzle.

Answer 23

1 or 2
One Twizzle - 1
Both Twizzles - 2

Question 24

FEATURES (Number of feature for final GOE)

Answer 24

NEGATIVE – More negative features than positive features
-5: More than 8
-4: 7 – 8
-3: 5 – 6
-2: 3 – 4
-1: 1 – 2

0: Positives = Negatives

POSITIVE – More positive features than negative features
+1: 1 – 2
+2: 3 – 4
+3: 5 – 6
+4: 7 – 8 (no negative features)
+5: More than 8 (ALL features attempted are positive)

Question 25

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
Two (2) falls
AND/OR
many serious errors

Answer 25

-5 or -4

Question 26

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
One (1) fall
or
serious errors

Answer 26

-3

Question 27

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
Two (2) Stumbles
Or
Serious errors

Answer 27

-2

Question 28

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
One (1) Stumble /
Touch
Downs

Answer 28

-1

Question 29

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
One (1) Touchdown/
Loss of Control

Answer 29

0

Question 30

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
Slight Loss of Control/ One (1) Touchdown
(no break within the Element)

Answer 30

+1 to +3

Question 31

SET CRITERIA - FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
NONE

Answer 31

+4 or +5

Question 32

SET CRITERIA - MUSICALITY
Out of musical structure/rhythm pattern and/or not reflecting character

Answer 32

Negative GOE

Question 33

SET CRITERIA - MUSICALITY
Mostly with Musical Structure

Answer 33

0

Question 34

SET CRITERIA - MUSICALITY
In musical structure/rhythm pattern and reflecting character

Answer 34

Positive GOE

Question 35

Choreo Element receives the “!” symbol

Answer 35

Reduce GOE by 2 grades (no higher than +3)