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A The scoring abbreviation for the Axel jump [1] age-eligible Either "old enough" or "young enough" to compete internationally at a certain level. Skaters who have turned 13 but not yet 19 (21 for the man in pairs and ice dance) before the July 1 when a new season begins are eligible to compete in Junior-level events for the whole season.
The WikiProject Figure skating terminology guide applies to articles within the scope of WikiProject Figure skating.It is based on the official rules and scoring guidelines published by the International Skating Union and the terminology and style guidelines presented by U.S. Figure Skating and Skate Canada.
Figure skating is a complex sport and performing art with a long list of technical terms and competition rules. It is subject to continuous changes regarding performed elements, judging criteria, and scoring systems, which require a high degree of sensitivity and accuracy in wording.
Figure skating is a complex sport with a long list of terms and subject to continuous changes in performed elements, competition rules, and judging systems, requiring a high degree of sensitivity and accuracy in wording.
In addition to performing in ice shows, professional skaters often compete in professional competitions, which are held throughout the world, each with its own format and rules. [4] The term "figure skating" is an English language term; the sport is called Eiskunstlauf in German and patinage artistique in French. [5]
The science of figure skating. New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-22986-0. "The 2022-23 Official U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook". (Rulebook) Colorado Springs, Colorado: U.S Figure Skating. July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022. "Special Regulations & Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2022". International Skating Union. 2022.
Pages in category "Figure skating elements" ... Glossary of figure skating terms; 0–9. Three-turn; A. Axel jump; Axel lift; B. Backflip (figure skating) Besti squat;
U.S. Figure Skating requires each skater to pass a "Moves in the Field" test, as well as a free skating or free dance test, in order to qualify for the various levels of competition. Skaters must perform each field move in the specified pattern while demonstrating adequate power, quickness, edge control, and extension throughout the pattern to ...