Free Skating Masters
A competitor in the Masters Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that may
contain:
a. A maximum of six (6) jump elements, one of which must be an Axel type jump. Single, double
and triple jumps are permitted. There may be up to three (3) jump combinations or jump
sequences in the free program.
One (1) jump combination may consist of up to three (3) listed jumps. Two (2) jump
combinations may consist of two (2) listed jumps.
A jump combination may consist of the same or another single, double or triple jump.
A jump sequence may consist of any number of jumps of any number of revolutions that
may be linked by non-listed jumps like mazurkas etc. and/or hops immediately following
each other while maintaining the jump rhythm (knee); there can be no steps, turns,
crossovers or stroking during the sequence. Only the two (2) listed jumps with the highest
value will count towards the technical score.
Each listed jump may be performed a maximum of two (2) times.
Please note that the half-loop when used in combination/sequence, in between two listed
jumps, is considered as a listed jump with the value of a single loop (1Lo).
Non-listed jumps may be included in the program as part of connecting footwork.
b. A maximum of three (3) spins of a different abbreviation, one (1) of which must be a spin
combination with a change of foot and one (1) of which must be a flying spin or a spin with a
flying entrance.
The spins must have a required minimum number of revolutions: five (5) for any spin with
no change of foot, and eight (8) for any spin with a change of foot.
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A spin that has no basic position with 2 revolutions will receive no level and no value,
however a spin with less than three rotations is considered as a skating movement and not
a spin.
Spin combinations must include a minimum of two (2) different basic positions with two (2)
revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. To receive full value, a spin
combination must include all three (3) basic positions.
The change of foot in any spin must be preceded and followed by a spin position with at
least three (3) revolutions. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the short part of the spin will be
ignored including any features.
c. A maximum of one (1) step sequence, fully utilizing the ice surface.
Only the first executed attempt of a step sequence will contribute to the technical score.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED
The maximum time is 3 minutes and 10 seconds, but may be less.
The points for each Program Component are multiplied by a factor of 1.6.
The warm-up duration is six (6) minutes.
Free Skating Gold
A competitor in the Gold Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that may
contain:
a. A maximum of six (6) jump elements, consisting of single jumps (including the single Axel) or
double jumps. Double Flip, double Lutz, double Axel and Triple jumps are not permitted.
There may be up to three (3) jump combinations or jump sequences in the free program.
One (1) jump combination may consist of up to three (3) listed jumps. Two (2) jump
combinations may consist of two (2) listed jumps.
A jump combination may consist of the same or another single or double jump, with the
exception of the jumps in bold above.
A jump sequence may consist of any number of single and double jumps, with the
exception of the jumps in bold above, that may be linked by non-listed jumps like
mazurkas etc. and/or hops immediately following each other while maintaining the jump
rhythm (knee); there can be no steps, turns, crossovers or stroking during the sequence.
Only the two (2) listed jumps with the highest value will count towards the technical score.
Each listed jump may be performed a maximum of two (2) times.
Please note that the half-loop when used in combination/sequence, in between two listed
jumps, is considered as a listed jump with the value of a single loop (1Lo).
Non-listed jumps may be included in the program as part of connecting footwork.
b. A maximum of three (3) spins of a different abbreviation, one (1) of which must be a spin
combination with a change of foot and one (1) of which must be a flying spin or a spin with a
flying entrance.
The spins must have a required minimum number of revolutions: four (4) for any spin with
no change of foot, and eight (8) for any spin with a change of foot.
A spin that has no basic position with 2 revolutions will receive no level and no value,
however a spin with less than three rotations is considered as a skating movement and not
a spin.
Spin combinations must include a minimum of two (2) different basic positions with two (2)
revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. To receive full value, a spin
combination must include all three (3) basic positions.
The change of foot in any spin must be preceded and followed by a spin position with at
least three (3) revolutions. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the short part of the spin will be
ignored including any features.
c. A maximum of one (1) step sequence, fully utilizing the ice surface.
Only the first executed attempt of a step sequence will contribute to the technical score.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED
The maximum time is 2 minutes and 50 seconds, but may be less.
The points for each Program Component are multiplied by a factor of 1.6.
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Only features up to and including Level 3 will be counted for the spins and step sequence. Any
additional features will not count for level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.
The warm-up duration is six (6) minutes.
Free Skating Silver
A competitor in the Silver Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that may
contain:
a. A maximum of five (5) jump elements, consisting of any single jumps (including the single
Axel). Double jumps and triple jumps are not permitted. There may be up to two (2) jump
combinations or jump sequences in the free program.
One (1) jump combination may consist of up to three (3) listed jumps. The other jump
combination may consist of two (2) listed jumps.
A jump combination may consist of the same or another single jump.
A jump sequence may consist of any number of single jumps that may be linked by nonlisted
jumps like mazurkas etc. and/or hops immediately following each other while
maintaining the jump rhythm (knee); there can be no steps, turns, crossovers or stroking
during the sequence. Only the two (2) listed jumps with the highest value will count
towards the technical score.
Each listed jump may be performed a maximum of two (2) times.
Please note that the half-loop when used in combination/sequence, in between two listed
jumps, is considered as a listed jump with the value of a single loop (1Lo).
Non-listed jumps may be included in the program as part of connecting footwork.
b. A maximum of two (2) spins of a different abbreviation, one (1) of which must be a spin
combination.
The spins must have a required minimum number of revolutions: four (4) for any spin with
no change of foot, and eight (8) for any spin with a change of foot.
A spin that has no basic position with 2 revolutions will receive no level and no value,
however a spin with less than three rotations is considered as a skating movement and not
a spin.
Spin combinations must include a minimum of two (2) different basic positions with two (2)
revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. To receive full value, a spin
combination must include all three (3) basic positions.
The change of foot in any spin must be preceded and followed by a spin position with at
least three (3) revolutions. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the short part of the spin will be
ignored including any features.
c. A maximum of one (1) step sequence, utilizing at least half (1/2) of the ice surface.
Only the first executed attempt of a step sequence will contribute to the technical score.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED
The maximum time is 2 minutes and 10 seconds, but may be less.
The points for each Program Component are multiplied by a factor of 1.6.
Only features up to and including Level 2 will be counted for the spins and step sequence. Any
additional features will not count for level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.
The warm-up duration is six (6) minutes.
Free Skating Bronze
A competitor in the Bronze Free Skating event must perform a well-balanced program that may
contain:
a. A maximum of four (4) jump elements, consisting only of single jumps. Axel type jumps,
double jumps and triple jumps are not permitted. There may be up to two (2) jump
combinations or jump sequences in the free program.
Each jump combination may consist of two (2) listed jumps.
A jump combination may consist of the same or another single jump.
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A jump sequence may consist of any number of single jumps that may be linked by nonlisted
jumps like mazurkas etc. and/or hops immediately following each other while
maintaining the jump rhythm (knee); there can be no steps, turns, crossovers or stroking
during the sequence. Only the two (2) listed jumps with the highest value will count
towards the technical score.
Each listed jump may be performed a maximum of two (2) times.
b. A maximum of two (2) spins of a different abbreviation one of which must be a spin in one
position with no change of foot. Flying spins are not permitted.
The spins must have a required minimum number of revolutions: three (3) for any spin with
no change of foot, and six (6) for the spin combination with change of foot or the spin in
one position with change of foot.
A spin that has no basic position with 2 revolutions will receive no level and no value,
however a spin with less than three rotations is considered as a skating movement and not
a spin.
Spin combinations must include a minimum of two (2) different basic positions with two (2)
revolutions in each of these positions anywhere within the spin. To receive full value, a spin
combination must include all three (3) basic positions.
The change of foot in any spin must be preceded and followed by a spin position with at
least three (3) revolutions. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the short part of the spin will be
ignored including any features.
Only features up to and including Level 1 will be counted. Any additional features will not
count for level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.
c. A maximum of one (1) choreographic sequence utilizing at least half (1/2) of the ice surface.
A choreographic sequence consists of any kind of movements like steps, turns, spirals,
arabesques, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, transitional (unlisted) jumps,
spinning movements etc.
The pattern is not restricted.
A choreographic sequence has a base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE
only.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED
The maximum time is 1 minute and 50 seconds, but may be less.
The points for each Program Component are multiplied by a factor of 1.6.
The warm-up duration is six (6) minutes.