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Singles Short Progam (SP)

Senior Men Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Double or triple Axel Triple or quad jump from footwork Jump combo with (2/3), (3/3), (2/4), or (3/4) (either order)
Spins	Flying spin (8 revs in position) Camel spin or sit spin with only 1 change of foot (min 6 revs/foot) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and all 3 basic positions (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) (min 6 revs/foot and 2 revs/position)
Moves	2 step sequences of a different nature (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3641 // Duration: 2m50s max

Senior Ladies Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Double Axel Triple from footwork Jump combo with (double and triple) or (2 triples)
Spins	Flying spin (8 revs in position) Layback or sideways leaning spin (min 8 revs in position) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and all 3 basic positions (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) (min 6 revs/foot)
Moves	Spiral step sequence (consists of spirals progressing in bold curves; patterns may vary; only the first 3 spirals count toward level) Step sequence (straight-line, circular, or serpentine)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3642 // Duration: 2m50s max

Junior Men Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Double or triple Axel Double or triple Lutz (2008/9) from footwork [seasonal] Jump combo with (double and triple) or (2 triples)
Spins	Flying camel (2008/9) spin (8 revs) [seasonal] Sit (2008/9) spin with only 1 change of foot (min 6 revs/foot) [sit (2006/7)] [sit (2007/8)] Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and all 3 basic positions (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) (min 6 revs/foot)
Moves	2 step sequences of a different nature (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3651 // Duration: 2m50s max

Junior Ladies Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Double Axel Double or triple Lutz (2008/9) from footwork [seasonal] Jump combo with (2/2) or (2/3) or (3/3) in any order
Spins	Flying camel (2008/9) spin (8 revs) [seasonal] Layback or sideways leaning spin (min 8 revs in position) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and all 3 basic positions (sit, camel, upright or any variation thereof) (min 6 revs/foot)
Moves	Spiral step sequence (serpentine, circular or oval, 2 circles, 2 serpentines, or a combination of 1 circle and 1 serpentine) Step sequence (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3652 // Duration: 2m50s max

Novice Men Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Axel or double Axel Double or triple jump from footwork (may not repeat Axel-type jump) Jump combo with (2 doubles) or (double and triple) (may not repeat either jump above)
Spins	Camel or sit spin; may commence from jump. No change of foot. (6 revs min) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and at least 1 change of position (min 5 revs/foot; min 2 revs/psn)
Moves	Step sequence with full utilization of surface (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3661 // Duration: 2m30s max

Novice Ladies Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Axel or double Axel Double or triple jump from footwork (may not repeat Axel-type jump) Jump combo with (2 doubles) or (double and triple) (may not repeat either jump above)
Spins	Layback or sideways leaning spin. No change of foot; no flying entry. (6 revs min) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and at least 1 change of position (min 5 revs/foot; min 2 revs/psn)
Moves	Spiral step sequence (at least 2 spiral positions, spiral must hold at least 3 sec)
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3662 // Duration: 2m30s max

Intermediate Short Program (SP)

Jumps	Axel or double Axel Double jump from footwork Jump combo with (single and double) or (2 doubles) (may not repeat either of above)
Spins	Spin with only 1 position and no change of foot. May commence with jump (5 revs min) Combo spin with only 1 change of foot, and at least 1 change of position (min 5 revs/foot)
Moves	Step sequence using full surface (straight line, circular, or serpentine), full ice.
Notes	See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page
Rulebook	2009 Rulebook / #3671 // Duration: 2m00s max

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