Step Sequence

Question 1

T / F - StSq is required in both SP and FS

Answer 1

False - SP pnly requires StSq

Question 2

StSq General Requirements (5)

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

What is the maximum level of the StSq if the workload between both partners is not even?

Answer 3

Level Base

Question 4

StSq Level Features (5)

Answer 4

1. Minimum variety (Level 1), Simple Variety (Level 2), Variety (Levels 3-4) of difficult turns and steps of both partners throughout (compulsory)
2. Rotations in either direction with full body rotation covering at least 1/3 pattern in each direction
3. Use of body movements for at least 1/3 of pattern
4. Not separating at least half of the pattern
5. Two combinations of 3 difficult turns executed by both partners with flow. One must be in a hold.

Question 5

StSq Pattern Requirements

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

StSq Level Feature 1

Answer 6

Minimum variety (Level 1)

Simple variety (Level 2)

Variety (Levels 3-4)

Question 7

StSq Level Feature 2

Answer 7

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

Question 8

StSq Level Feature 3

Answer 8

Use of body movements for at least 1/3 of the pattern

Question 9

StSq Level Feature 4

Answer 9

Not separating at least half of the pattern (changes of holds are allowed)

Question 10

StSq Level Feature 5

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Choctaw definition

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Definition of Difficult Turns & Steps

Answer 12

Brackets, Loops, Twizzles, Counters, Rockers, and Choctaws

MUST be executed on clean edges

If turn is “jumped” it is not counted as performed

Question 13

Minimum variety

Answer 13

at least 5 difficult turns and steps

executed by both partners

none of the types can be counted more than twice

Level 1

Question 14

Simple variety

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Variety

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Complexity

Answer 16

n/a for pair skating

Question 17

Balance and workload

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Rotations in either direction

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Use of body movement

Answer 19

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

Question 20

T / F: The Man and Woman must perform the same combination of difficult turns at the same time

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What makes turn combinations the same or different

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Jumps with one or less than one revolution executed in the step sequence

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Jumps with more than one revolution executed in the step sequence

Answer 23

ignored in the SP as an element (judges reduce their GOE)

does not effect the level

Question 24

Not separating at least half of the pattern

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Requirements for two combinations of difficult turns (11)

Answer 25

• difficult turns are rockers, counters, brackets, twizzles, or loops
• 3 turns are not allowed
• changes of edges are not allowed
• a jump/hop is not allowed
• changes of feet are not allowed
• free foot must not touch ice
• at least one turn in combo must be of a different type than others
• one must be executed in hold
• must have continuous flow
• exit edge of turn is entry edge of next turn
• only first two combinations count

Question 26

What is a throw jump

Answer 26

Throw jumps are partner assisted jumps in which the Woman is thrown into the air by the man on the take-off and lands without assistance from her partner on a backward outside edge

Question 27

SP for 2023-24 season must include how many throw jumps and which?

Answer 27

One throw jump

• any double or triple for seniors
• double or triple LOOP for juniors

Question 28

SP: throw jump not according to requirements

Answer 28

throw jumps which do not satisfy the requirements (including wrong number of revolutions) will receive No value and will block the corresponding box if one is empty

Question 29

FS: throw jump requirements

Answer 29

A well balanced FS program must contain maximum of 2 different throw jumps (different name and/or different number of revs)

Question 30

Repeated throw jump in FS

Answer 30

A repeated throw jump of the same number of revs and name will occupy a throw box but receive no value (*) and no GOE

Question 31

Flip/Lutz Throw Jumps

Answer 31

These two throw jumps are considered as the same for the purpose of a well-balanced free skating program; these throws have the same base value and the same GOE additions and reductions

If these two throws are performed in a FS program the second will have no value

Question 32

Which levels can receive a bonus for throw jumps?

Answer 32

Novice pairs SP and FS

1.0 bonus for each throw double axel or throw triple jump achieved (fully rotated, on the quarter, under rotated)