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Preliminary Test Elements

PF - Preliminary Freestyle Test

Jumps
  • Waltz jump
  • Salchow
  • Loop
  • Flip
Combos Toe Loop with any of (Waltz, Salchow, Loop, Flip)
Spins
  • One-foot backspin (entry optional) (min 3 revs)
  • Sit spin (recognizable sit position) (min 3 revs)
Steps Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program
Notes Max 5 jump elements (each combo counts as 1 element); Max 2 spins
Rulebook 2009 Rulebook / TR 32.02 // Passing Avg: 2.5 / Duration: 1m30s

PM - Preliminary MIF Test

# Element Primary Secondary
1 Forward and Backward Crossovers Power
2 Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals Extension Edge Qual
3 Forward Power 3-turns Power
4 Alternating Forward 3-turns Edge Qual
5 Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges Power Extension
2009 Rulebook / TR 25.02 // Passing Avg: 2.5 / Duration: 10 min

Note: Moves elements are started from a standing, stationary position, with a maximum of 7 introductory steps, unless otherwise specified in the test description.

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