Intermediate Novice

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Basic Novice

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

A-class (Estonian system)

Cubs A

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Chicks A

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Pre-Chicks A

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

B-class (Estonian system)

Novice B

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Cubs B

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Chicks B

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Pre-Chicks B

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Springs B

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

C-class (Estonian system)

Chicks C

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Pre-Chicks C

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Hobby-class (Estonian system)

Young 2003 - 2007

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Young 2008 - 2009

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Pre-Young 2010 - 2011

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Pre-Young 2012

1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

ISU Intermediate Novice

Requirements are defined by ISU
Age: 14 years or younger (born after 01/07/2007)

Event in this category consists of Free Skating only.

Free Skating

3:00
Duration:
3 minutes

A well balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of five (5) jump elements:

  • One of which must be an Axel type jump.
  • There may be up to two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence.
    • Jump combinations and the jump sequence consist of only two (2) jumps.
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take- off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice between the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence.
    • Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value.
  • No triple and quadruple jumps are allowed.
  • Only one single jump and one double jump (including Double Axel) can be repeated once
Spins

There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position.

  • The spin combination with a change of foot and a minimum of eight (8) revolutions or without a change of foot with a minimum of six (6) revolutions.
  • The spin in one position with a change of foot minimum of eight (8) revolutions or spin in one position without change of foot minimum of six (6) revolutions. In both spins flying entries are allowed.
Steps

There must be a maximum of one (1) step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The following Program Components are judged:

  • Composition
  • Presentation
  • Skating Skills

The factor for Program Components is:

  • for Girls 1.7
  • for Boys 2.0
Levels explanations

For Intermediate Novice Singles, in all elements that are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. Any additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.


ISU Basic Novice

Requirements are defined by ISU
Age: 12 years or younger (born after 01/07/2009)

Event in this category consists of Free Skating only.

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  • One of which must be an Axel type jump.
  • There may be up to two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence.
  • Jump combinations and the jump sequence consist of only two (2) jumps.
  • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take- off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice between the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence.
  • Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value.
  • No triple and quadruple jumps are allowed.
  • Only one single jump and one double jump (including Double Axel) can be repeated once
Spins

There must be a maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (abbreviation), one of which must be a spin combination and one must be a spin with no change of position.

  • The spin combination with a change of foot and a minimum of eight (8) revolutions or without a change of foot with a minimum of six (6) revolutions.
  • The spin in one position with a change of foot minimum of eight (8) revolutions or spin in one position without change of foot minimum of six (6) revolutions.
  • In both spins flying entries are allowed.
Steps

There must be a maximum of one (1) step sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The following Program Components are judged:

  • Composition
  • Presentation
  • Skating Skills

The factor for Program Components is: 1.67

Levels explanations

For Intermediate Novice Singles, in all elements that are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. Any additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the Technical Panel.


Cubs A

Birth year: 2012 - 2013

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. one of which must be an Axel-type jump
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature:

  1. one of which must be a spin combination with change of foot (minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot) or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total). Flying entry is allowed
  2. one a spin in one position with change of foot (minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot) or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total). Flying entry is allowed
Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Performance
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.


Chicks A

Birth year: 2014 - 2015

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. one of which must be an Axel-type jump
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature (minimum of four (4) revolutions each)

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Performance
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.


Pre-Chicks A

Birth year: 2016

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Performance
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.


Novice B

Age: 10 - 15 years (born between 01/07/2006 - 30/06/2012)

Free Skating

3:00
Duration:
3 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 8 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of five (5) jump elements:

  1. one of which must be an Axel-type jump
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
  3. Double axel (2A) and triple jumps are not allowed
  4. All double jumps are allowed
  5. Any jump with the same name (including Axel type jumps) cannot be included more than two (2) times in total.
Spins

Maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature:

  • one (1) spin combination with a change of foot (minimum of eight (8) revolutions) or without a change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions)
  • one (1) spin in one position with a change of foot (minimum of eight (8) revolutions) or without a change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions)
  • in both spins flying entries are allowed
Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 2.40 for Boys, 2.13 for Girls.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Cubs B

Birth year: 2012 - 2013

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. one of which must be an Axel-type jump
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
  3. 1A and one (1) double jump are permitted and cannot be included more than two (2) times in total
  4. 2F and 2Lz are not allowed
  5. Triple jumps are not allowed
  6. Any single or double jump may be executed only twice (2).
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature:

  1. one of which must be a spin combination with change of foot (minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot) or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total)
  2. one a spin in one position with change of foot (minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot) or without change of foot (minimum of six (6) revolutions in total)
  3. in both spins flying entries are allowed
Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Chicks B

Birth year: 2014 - 2015

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. Single Axel and double jumps are not permitted
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Pre-Chicks B

Birth year: 2016

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. 1A, 1Lz, 1F and double (2) jumps are not permitted
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Springs B

Birth year: 2010 - 2011

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. one of which must be an Axel-type jump
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations or one (1) jump combination and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
  3. Maximum of two (2) different double jumps are permitted (2S, 2T or 2Lo).
  4. 2F, 2Lz and 2A are not allowed.
  5. Triple jumps are not allowed.
  6. Any jump with the same name (including 1A) cannot be included more than two (2) times in total.
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature:

  1. one (1) spin combination (minimum of eight (8) revolutions in total)
  2. one (1) spin is optional (minimum of four (4) revolutions).
  3. in both spins flying entries are allowed.
Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.67

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Chicks C

Birth year: 2014

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. Waltz jump (1Wz) is allowed and has Base Value of 0.2
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
  3. 1A, 1Lz, 1F and double (2) jumps are not allowed
  4. No jump with the same name can be executed more than twice (2).
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature:

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Performance

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.5

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Pre-Chicks C

Birth year: 2016

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. Waltz jump (1Wz) is allowed and has Base Value of 0.2
  2. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
  3. 1A, 1Lz, 1F and double (2) jumps are not allowed
  4. No jump with the same name can be executed more than twice (2).
Spins

Maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature:

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence fully utilizing at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Performance

The Factor of the Program Components is 1.5

  • The level of spins and step sequence cannot be higher than Base.
  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Young 2003 - 2007

Birth year: 2003 - 2007

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 8 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of five (5) jump elements:

  1. Maximum of one (1) Axel type jump and one (1) double jump are allowed
  2. Any jump with the same name may be executed only twice
  3. Maximum of three (3) jump combinations or two (2) jump combinations and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
Spins

Minimum one (1) and maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence covering at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 2.0 for Boys; 1.7 for Girls.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • The level of spins and step sequence cannot be higher than Base
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Young 2008 - 2009

Birth year: 2008 - 2009

Free Skating

2:30
Duration:
2 minutes 30 seconds

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 8 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A 2T 2S 2Lo 2F 2Lz 2A

Maximum of five (5) jump elements:

  1. Maximum of one (1) Axel type jump and one (1) double jump are allowed
  2. Any jump with the same name may be executed only twice
  3. Maximum of three (3) jump combinations or two (2) jump combinations and one (1) jump sequence:
    • A jump combination and a jump sequence consist of two (2) jumps
    • In the jump sequence the second jump must be an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first jump in to the take-off curve of the Axel jump. One full revolution on the ice be- tween the jumps (free foot can touch the ice, but without weight transfer) keeps the element in the frame of the definition of a jump sequence. Jumps executed in a jump sequence receive their full value
Spins

Minimum one (1) and maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence covering at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 2.0 for Boys; 1.7 for Girls.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • The level of spins and step sequence cannot be higher than Base
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Pre-Young 2010 - 2011

Birth year: 2010 - 2011

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. Single Axel (1A) and double jumps are not permitted
  2. any jump with the same name may be executed only twice
  3. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
Spins

Minimum one (1) and maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence covering at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 2.0 for Boys; 1.7 for Girls.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • The level of spins and step sequence cannot be higher than Base
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

Pre-Young 2012

Birth year: 2012

Free Skating

2:00
Duration:
2 minutes

A well-balanced Free Skating program must contain 7 elements in total:

Jumps
1T 1S 1Lo 1F 1Lz 1A

Maximum of four (4) jump elements:

  1. Single Axel (1A) and double jumps are not permitted
  2. any jump with the same name may be executed only twice
  3. maximum of two (2) jump combinations:
    • A jump combination can contain only two (2) jumps
    • A jump sequence is not allowed
Spins

Minimum one (1) and maximum of two (2) spins of a different nature.

Steps

One (1) Step Sequence covering at least 2/3 of the ice surface.

Components

The Program Components are only judged in:

  • Skating Skills
  • Presentation
  • Composition

The Factor of the Program Components is 2.0 for Boys; 1.7 for Girls.

  • In all elements, which are subject to Levels, only features up to Level 2 will be counted. All additional features will not count for Level requirements and will be ignored by the TP.
  • The level of spins and step sequence cannot be higher than Base
  • There will be no special factor of 1.1 for jump elements performed in the second half of the program.
  • Evaluation is in accordance with ISU Communication No.2489 (or any update).

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