Figure Skater's Website
www.sk8stuff.com

[Basic Ref] [Recognize] [Rules] [Clubs] [Caln] [Comps] [Adult] [Synch] [School] [Officials] [Vendors]
[Home] [Contact Us]

Novice Competition Elements

Novice Men Short Program (SP)

Jumps
  • Axel or double Axel
  • Double or triple jump from footwork
  • Jump combo with (2 doubles) or (double and triple)
Spins
  • Spin with only 1 position; 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)
Moves Step sequence (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Rulebook 2006 Rulebook / #3661 // Duration: 2m30s max

Novice Ladies Short Program (SP)

Jumps
  • Axel or double Axel
  • Double or triple jump from footwork
  • Jump combo with (2 doubles) or (double and triple)
Spins
  • Layback or sideways leaning spin. 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)
Moves Spiral step sequence (straight line, circular, or serpentine)
Rulebook 2006 Rulebook / #3662 // Duration: 2m30s max
More See also the notes on the Short Program Clarifications page

Novice Well-Balanced Freeskate (FS)

Jumps
  • Men: Max of 7 jump elements (one must be Axel-type jump)
  • Ladies: Max of 6 jump elements (one must be Axel-type jump)
Spins Max of 3 spins:
  • one must be flying spin (6 revs)
  • one must be spin combo with at least 1 change of foot and at least 1 change of position (10 revs)
  • one must be spin with only one position (6 revs)
Steps Max of 1 step sequence fully utilizing ice surface
Rulebook 2006 Rulebook / #3663 // Duration: 3m30s ±10s (men), 3m00s ±10s (ladies)
More See also the notes on the Well Balanced FS Clarifications page

Novice Eligibility Requirements

Rule Age Test Needed No higher than Comp Progression
3660 (any) NM, NF SRM, NF Regionals
Sectionals (4/Region) (#3131)
US Nationals (4/Section) (#3151)