GOE RD and FD Flashcards
Poor execution and/or Element labored and/or Loss of Control with or without additional support
1 – 4
Element does not reflect choreography of the chosen
Music/rhythm/character/theme
1 – 3
Poor entry / Poor exit (per each)
1
Poses or moves awkward or not aesthetically pleasing (per partner)
1 – 2
Separation longer than permitted immediately before/after Required Elements
- RD: no more than 1 measure of music
- FD: not to exceed 5 sec
2
Execution not simultaneous and/or Lack of unison Step Seq, OFT, ChTw
1-2
NOTE: STw: 1 Tw: 1 - 2 negative features, Both Tw: 2 – 4 negative features
Distance within Element
- more than 2 arms lengths apart
- variable spacing in between partners
1 – 2
Lacking or reducing speed of rotation and/or speed across the ice
1 – 2
Not on spot DSp, StaLi
1 - 2
Pattern/ Placement incorrect RD: All elements. FD: Step Seq, ChSt
1 per each error
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
2 per each
Stop longer than permitted in Element Step Seq, PSt, ChRS, ChSt
2 per each long stop
Smooth and/or Effortless
2
Element enhances the choreography and/or character of the chosen music/rhythm/character/theme. Element reflects nuances in the music.
1 – 3
Entry/Exit is seamless and/or unexpected and/or creative (per each)
1
Body lines and pose of both partners aesthetically pleasing (per partner)
1 – 2
Element is innovative and / OR creative and / OR Includes variety of holds
1 - 3
Unison or Oneness throughout the element
1 - 2
Consistent and close spacing between partners STw, Step Seq, OFT, ChRS
1 - 2
Speed of rotations maintained or accelerated RoLi, DSp, STw, Choreo El
1 – 2
Speed across the ice maintained or accelerated during the Element
1 – 2
Cleanness and sureness of steps and turns STw, Step Seq, OFT
2
Exit of Twizzles performed with smooth running edge by both partners on the same Twizzle.
1 or 2
One Twizzle - 1
Both Twizzles - 2
FEATURES (Number of feature for final GOE)
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)
