Short Program Clarifications (2006)

Notes for Senior SP (Men)

• Jumps: when a quad jump is executed in the combo, a quad jump CANNOT also be executed as the solo jump  (#3641a)
• Jumps: when a triple Axel is executed to fulfill the (double or triple Axel) requirement, it cannot be repeated as the solo jump or in the jump combination (#3641a)
• Jump Combo: may consist of the same or different double, triple, or quad jump; but included jumps must be different than solo jump  (#3641b2)
• Spins: except for the (flying spin), spins cannot be commenced with a jump (#3641b3)
• Spin Windup: the concluding upright position at the end of the spin is not considered to be another position and the revolutions in it are not counted in the required number of revolutions (#3641b3)
• Flying Spin: the required revolutions (8) are required IN THE LANDING POSITION, which may be different than the flying position; no previous rotation on the ice before takeoff.  After the required number of revolutions, the skater may conclude the spin with a variation of the landing position (#3641b3a)
• Spin Combo: any spin combination must include all three basic positions or their variations (#3641b3c)
• Spin Combo: the minimum number of revolutions in a required position is 2; if 2 revolutions are not attained, the position is not counted (#3641b3c)
• Spin Combo: a spin combo which has (fewer than 2 revolutions) in ALL executed positions is considered as "not according to requirements" and receives no level (and no value)  (#3641b3c)
• Spin Combo: a spin combo with only 1 position having (2 or more revs) and in all other positions having (less than 2 revs) receives a level 1 and judges will also reduce GOE (#3641b3c)
• Step Sequence: may include small jump-like movements with not more than one-half revolution. Short stops in accordance with the music are permitted. Rule #3616d has discussion of patterns. (#3641b4)

Notes for Senior SP (Ladies)

Notes for Junior SP (Men)

• Jumps: the double Axel may not be repeated as the solo jump, or in the combo (#3651c1)
• Jump Combo: may consist of the same or different double or triple jump; but included jumps must be different than solo jumps  (#3651c2)
• Spins: except for the (flying spin), spins cannot be commenced with a jump (#3651c3)
• Spin Windup: the concluding upright position at the end of the spin is not considered to be another position and the revolutions in it are not counted in the required number of revolutions (#3651c3)
• Spin Combo: the minimum number of revolutions in a required position is 2; if 2 revolutions are not attained, the position is not counted (#3651c3) and (#3651c3c)
• Spin Falls: if the skater falls when entering a spin, a simple spin or spinning movement is allowed immediately after the fall (for purposes of filling time) and this spin / movement is not counted as a spin element (#3651c3)
• Flying Spin: only the prescribed flying spin or its variation is permitted, and this position must be attained in the air.  A Death Drop is not considered a sit position in the air and does not fulfill the requirement for a flying spin  (#3651c3)
• Flying Spin: changing feet on landing is permitted for flying spin (#3651c3)
• Flying Spin: the required revolutions (8) are required IN THE LANDING POSITION, which may be different than the flying position; no previous rotation on the ice before takeoff.  After the required number of revolutions, the skater may conclude the spin with a variation of the landing position (#3651c3)
• Spin Combo: any spin combination must include all three basic positions or their variations (#3651c3)
• Spin Combo: the change of foot may be executed in the form of a step-over or a jump.  The change of foot and change of position may be either at the same time or separately (#3651c3)
• Spin Combo: a spin combo which has (fewer than 2 revolutions) in ALL executed positions is considered as "not according to requirements" and receives no level (and no value)  (#3651c3)
• Step Sequence: may include small jump-like movements with not more than one-half revolution. Short stops in accordance with the music are permitted. Rule #3616d has discussion of patterns. (#3651c4)

Notes for Junior SP (Ladies)

Notes for Novice SP (Men)

• Jumps: no jump may be repeated unless performed in combination (e.g. double loop / double loop) (#3661b)
• Spin with only one position: no change of foot.  Flying entry is permitted (3661A4)
• Spin Combo: must include at least 2 of the 3 basic spin positions (#3661b)

Notes for Novice SP (Ladies)

• Jumps: no jump may be repeated unless performed in combination (e.g. double loop / double loop) (#3662b)
• Layback or Sideways Leaning Spin: no change of foot (3662A4).  Flying entry is permitted (3616d3)
• Spin Combo: must include at least 2 of the 3 basic spin positions (#3662b)
• Spiral Step Sequence: must include at least 3 spiral positions and at least 1 change of foot so that spirals on both feet are executed in the sequence (#3662b)

Notes for Intermediate SP

• Jumps: the solo double jump may not be repeated as part of the jump combo (#3671b)
• Jump Combo: the jumps included in the combo may be the same or different, but must be different than the solo double (#3671b)
• Spin Combo: must include 2 of the 3 basic spin positions (#3671b)

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• Also please view the USFS Clarifications/Interpretations web page, and their Rulebook Corrections Notice