Skate Canada Learn to Train
STAR 1-5 Event
2015-2016
Technical Package
 Pre-Event Technical Package: STAR 1-5
 Assessment Criteria: STAR 1-5
 Officials Quick Reference Guides
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Skate Canada Learn to Train
Events
2015-2016 STAR Pre-Event Technical Package
STAR 1-5
STAR 1 Element Assessment
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating Test Elements scored to standard (Gold, Silver, Bronze or
Merit); may be grouped by age. (If there are a sufficient number of boys entered they may be grouped together
regardless of age.)
8 Elements
1) Circle Stroking Exercise: Forward crosscuts on the center circle in both directions. Stroking in same direction on a
circle starting at a standstill. 1 round forward, 1 round backward. (Draw for direction)
2) Three Jumps:
a) Waltz Jump
b) Single Salchow
c) Single Toe Loop
3) Two Spins:
a) Forward Upright Spin
b) Backward Upright Spin
4) Forward Spiral Circles Sequence: Two spirals, one on each foot executed on a circle in the same direction. Skater
chooses direction.
5) Creative Expression Routine (30 seconds – music provided by the Section, selection randomly chosen at competition –
each flight to have a different music selection) – assessed as “completed” only.
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STAR 2 Compulsory Assessment Program
May not have passed any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating Test.
One program of 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted.
Individual elements plus Skating Skills and Performance/Execution scored to standard (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit);
May be grouped by age.
9 Elements
1) Five jump elements:
a)Waltz jump Single Salchow
b) Single Toe Loop
c) Single Salchow Waltz Jump + Single Toe Loop Combination
d) Single Loop
e) Single Flip or Single Lutz
2) Two spins:
a) Backward Upright Spin.
b) Forward entry Sit Spin or Camel Spin with no change of foot, no flying entry, no variations of positions. A
Forward Upright Spin is not permitted.
3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 8 steps in between; one spiral on each
foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside edge.
4) Forward Turn Sequence: Forward Outside Three turn + backward crosscut + backward inside choctaw (i.e. stepforward); repeated four times.
STAR 3 and STAR 4 Free Skating Program
May not have passed the any part of the Senior Bronze Free Skating Test.
One program of 1:30 or 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted.
Individual elements plus Skating Skills, Performance/Execution, and Interpretation scored to standard (Gold, Silver,
Bronze or Merit);
STAR 3 skaters receive an overall assessment. STAR 4 skaters are ranked within their group.
For STAR 3: Skaters may be grouped by age.
For STAR 4: Three age categories: U10, U13 and 13&O.
8 Elements
1) Five jump elements:
a) All single jumps permitted including single Axel*. No double jumps permitted.
b) Must include at least one Axel type jump (waltz or single Axel).
c) Must include at least 5 different types of single jumps (note: waltz and Axel are considered the same type).
d) Must include a single loop + single loop combination.
e) Maximum 1 additional jump combination. Jump combinations may not include more than two jumps.
f) Jump Sequences are not permitted.
g) If a jump is repeated it must be in combination. No jump may be included more than twice.
*Single Axels that are completed with full rotation or lacking between ¼ and ½ rotation (<) will receive a bonus
of 3.0 points in STAR 4. This bonus will apply even if the element has any quality errors (e.g. fall) so long as the
rotation requirement has been met. A maximum of 2 bonuses are applied per program.
2) Two spins:
a) Must include Backward Upright Spin
b) Must include a combination spin that must include at least one camel and one sit position and commence
with a forward entry. No flying entry, no variations of positions. Change of foot optional.
3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each
foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside edge.
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STAR 5 Free Skating Program
May not have passed any part of the Junior Silver Free Skating test. Three age categories: U10, U13 and 13&O.
One program of 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds); vocals not permitted.
Star 5 will be scored using CPC and skaters will be ranked. Four Program Components will be assessed: Skating Skills,
Transitions, Performance/Execution and Interpretation. Spins will be called no higher than Level B.
8 Elements
1) Maximum six five jump elements:
a) Maximum two double jumps. Double jumps cannot be included in combinations and cannot be repeated.
b) Must include at least one Axel type jump (waltz or single Axel).
d) Maximum 2 jump combinations. Jump combinations may not include more than two jumps.
e) Jump Sequences are not permitted.
f) If a jump is repeated it must be in combination. No jump may be included more than twice.
2) Maximum 2 spins:
a) One Sit Spin or Camel Spin. Flying entry optional; no change of foot, no variations of positions.
b) One Combination Spin. No flying entry and no variations of positions; change of foot optional. All three basic
positions must be attempted.
3) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in between; one spiral on each
foot, unsupported position; on either inside or outside edge. Each spiral must be held for a minimum three seconds.
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STAR 1-5 Overview
STAR 1
STAR 2
STAR 3/STAR 4
STAR 5
n/a
3 Jump Elements
1:00 or 1:30 2:00
5 Jump Elements
1:30 or 2:00
5 Jump Elements
2:00
6 5 Jump Elements
Waltz Jump
Single Salchow
Single Toe Loop
Waltz Jump
Single Salchow
Single Toe Loop
Single Loop
Single Flip* or Single Lutz*
Waltz Jump*
Single Salchow
Single Toe Loop
Waltz Jump + Single Toe Loop
Single Loop + Single Loop
1 additional jump combination
Waltz Jump*
Single Salchow
Single Toe Loop
Single Loop
Single Flip
Single Lutz
Single Axel*
Double Jump**
Double Jump**
Jump Combination
Jump Combination
*Select either Single Flip or Single Lutz
 *Must include at least one Waltz
Jump or Axel
 Any repeated jumps must be in
combination (including Axel)
 No jump may be included more than
twice.
 Must include 5 different types of
jumps within program.
 *Must include at least one Waltz
Jump or Axel.
 **Any two double jumps may be
included.
 **Double jumps cannot be repeated
or in combination.
 Any repeated Single jumps must be
in combination (including Axel)
 No jump may be included more than
twice.
2 Spin Elements
2 Spin Elements
2 Spin Elements
2 Spin Elements
Backward Upright Spin
Forward Upright Spin
Backward Upright Spin
Sit Spin or Camel Spin*
Backward Upright Spin
Combination Spin*
Sit Spin or Camel Spin*
Combination Spin**
*Forward entry only. No change of foot,
no flying entry. No forward upright
spin permitted. No variations of
positions permitted.
*Must include at least 1 camel and 1 sit
position. Forward entry only. No flying
entry, no variations of positions
permitted. Change of foot optional.
* Flying entry optional; no change of
foot, no variations of positions
** No flying entry and no variations of
positions; change of foot optional. All
three basic positions must be
attempted.
1 Spiral Element
1 Spiral Element
Forward Spiral Sequence
Forward Spiral Sequence
8 Elements
9 8 Elements
Program Length
Total Jump
Elements
Jump Combination
Notes
Total Spin
Elements
Spins
Notes
Total Spiral
Elements
Spirals
1 Spiral Element
Forward Spiral Sequence Circles
Other Elements
1 Stroking Element
Circle Stroking Exercise
Creative Expression
Element
TOTAL ELEMENTS
1 Creative Expression Exercise
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8 Elements
1 Spiral Element
Forward Spiral Sequence
Single Flip
Single Lutz
Single Axel*
1 Turn Sequence
Forward Turn Sequence
8 9 Elements
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WELL BALANCED PROGRAM NOTES
Jump Elements
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Jump Sequences are not permitted in STAR 2, 3, 4 or 5. In STAR 2, 3 and 4, attempted jump sequences will be
considered as invalid elements. In STAR 5, jump sequences will be invalidated.
When a jump combination is completed with an error such as a touchdown with the free foot without weight
transfer or up to two 3-turns between the jumps, judges will reflect these errors in their assessment (STAR 2, 3 and
4) or GOE (STAR 5).
In STAR 5, attempted jump combinations which no longer meet the definition of a combination will be called Jump
+ C and the error will be reflected in the judges’ GOEs.
In STAR 2, 3 and 4 any repeated jumps not in combination will be reduced by one level in their assessment by the
judges.
In STAR 5, if a jump is repeated and both executions are as solo jumps, the second of these solo jumps will receive
70% of its original Base Value and be identified with a +REP. This element will not take the box of a
jump combination.
In STAR 2, 3, 4 and 5 no jump may be included in the program more than 2 times. In STAR 2, 3 and 4, any element
included more than 2 times will be identified as an Invalid Element. In STAR 5, any jump included more than 2
times will be invalidated.
Jump combinations containing more than 2 jumps are not permitted. In STAR 2, 3 and 4, any combination
containing more than two jumps will be identified as an Invalid Element. In STAR 5, any combination containing
more than two jumps will be invalidated.
In STAR 2, the jump combination must be 1W+1T+C. In STAR 3 and 4, one of the allowed jump combinations must
be a 1Lo+1Lo+C. In STAR 5, the jump combinations may not contain any double jumps.
In STAR 3, 4 and 5 there may be up to two jump combinations.
Take-off edges:
• A jump performed with an incorrect take-off edge will be identified as the intended jump and subject to a reduction
in assessment in STAR 2, 3 and 4 and a reduction in the GOE in STAR 5.
Jump rotations: Under-rotated and downgraded jumps:
• In STAR 2, 3 and 4, under-rotated jumps will not be identified with a “<” symbol after the element code. The missing
rotation will be reflected in the element assessment.
• In STAR 5 an under-rotated jump will be shown with a “<” symbol after the element code. These jumps will receive
70% of the base value and the missing rotation will be reflected by the judges in their GOE.
• In STAR 2 and 3, downgraded jumps will not be identified with a “<<” symbol after the element code. The missing
rotation will be reflected in the element assessment.
• In STAR 4, only a downgraded Axel will be shown with a “<<” symbol after the element code. A downgraded Axel
will have the base value of the element of one rotation less and is not eligible for the Axel bonus.
• In STAR 5, a downgraded jump will be shown with a “<<” symbol after the element code. These jumps will have a
base value of the element of one rotation less and the missing rotation will be reflected by the judges in their GOE..
• The same criteria regarding downgraded jumps will be applied to jumps cheated at the take-off. A jump in which up
to one half revolution is completed on the ice, before the take-off will be considered as a downgraded jump. This is
most common in a toe loop. The cheated take-off can only be called “downgraded” and not “under-rotated”.
• In STAR 4 and 5, under-rotated and downgraded jumps will count as the intended jump in the application of wellbalanced program regulations.
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Spins
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All spins in STAR 1-5 must contain basic positions only. No variations of positions may be attempted.
All spins in STAR 5 will be called no higher than Level B.
As all spins in STAR 5 are prescribed, an attempted spin that happens to rotate less than three revolutions will be
called the intended spin “no level”.
In STAR 2, 3 and 4, a spin will only be considered as an Invalid Element if it is not a prescribed or permitted spin.
In STAR 5, all three basic positions must be attempted in the combination spin. If all three basic positions are not
attempted, this will be reflected in a lower base value of the element. The number of identified positions will be
indicated through the symbols 2p (2 positions) and 3p (3 positions).
Spiral Sequences
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In STAR 2 the forward spiral sequence shall consist of at least two unsupported spirals, one on each foot separated
by no more than 8 steps, not including the step taken into the skating foot of the second spiral.
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In STAR 3 and 4 the forward spiral sequence shall consist of at least two unsupported spirals, one on each foot
separated by no more than 4 steps, not including the step taken into the skating foot of the second spiral.
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A step in this case applies to any time a change of foot takes place, eg. mohawk = 2 steps, three turn = 1 step,
crosscut = 2 steps. Steps are only identified when a change of foot takes place. If a three turn is executed following
the first spiral and is completed without changing feet, a change of foot has not taken place and as such the three
turn is not to be identified as a step. As well, if a change of edge is executed following the first spiral and is
completed without changing feet, a change of foot has not taken place and as such the change of edge is not to be
identified as a step.
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GENERAL NOTES
Falls
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In STAR 2, 3, 4 and 5, when a fall occurs inside an element no fall deduction will be taken. It is reflected in the
element assessment.
In STAR 2, 3 and 4, falls outside of elements will be reflected in the Skating Skills assessment.
In STAR 5, there is a 0.2 point deduction for every fall outside of an element. The fall deduction will be called only if
the fall is clearly not connected with the execution of an attempted element.
Illegal, Omitted or Additional Elements
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In STAR 5, if there is an illegal movement during the execution of any element, the deduction for an illegal
movement will be applied by the technical controller; the element will receive Level B if the requirements for at
least Level B are fulfilled. Otherwise, the element will be called “No Level” by the technical panel.
In STAR 4 and 5, an element is considered omitted only if started after the maximum time allotted for the program.
In STAR 5, the referee must advise the judges and the technical panel of any element(s) started after the time limit.
Any additional element(s) exceeding the prescribed numbers will not be counted in the results of a skater.
Timing
• The time of the program must begin from the moment the skater begins to move or to skate until arriving at a
complete stop at the end of the program.
• In STAR 5, skaters must take their starting position at the latest thirty seconds after he/she is called to the start. The
first competitor in a warm-up group is granted an extra time of thirty seconds after he/she is called to the start.
Interruptions
• In case of an interruption in the program, the allowed three minute period before the continuation commences
immediately after the referee has stopped the performance with a loud signal.
STAR 1: Creative Expression Routine
Creative Expression Routine: (30 seconds – music provided by each Section, selection randomly chosen at competition –
each flight to have a different music selection)
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Skaters are to perform movements of their choice to the music selection. Skaters will listen to the music once
before performing and may practice movements to the music at this time. The music will be played a second time
and skaters must perform the movements of their choice to the music. This element is assessed as “complete” or
“incomplete”. An incomplete assessment will only result if a skater does not demonstrate any attempt to move to
the music.
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DEDUCTIONS
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In STAR 1, 2 and 3 there are no deductions are taken.
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In STAR 4, the following deductions apply:
Violation
Deduction
Time Violation
Part of Costume/Decoration
Falls on the Ice
-0.2 for up to every 5 seconds lacking or in excess
-0.2
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Responsibility for applying the
deductions
Referee
Referee
In STAR 5, the following deductions apply:
Violation
Deduction
Time Violation
Music Violation
-0.2 for up to every 5 seconds lacking or in excess
-0.2 for vocal music with lyrics
Costume and Prop Violation
-0.2
Part of Costume/Decoration -0.2 (counted only once per program)
Falls on the Ice
Interruptions to the Program -0.2 for 11-20 seconds
-0.4 for 21-30 seconds
-0.6 for 31 to 40 seconds
Three minute break due to
1.00
adverse conditions related
to skater or equipment
Late to Start
0.2 for 1 to 30 seconds
Withdrawn - 31 seconds or more
First skater after a warm up has an additional 30
seconds.
Falls
-0.2 for every fall outside of an element.
Illegal Element Violation
-0.4
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Responsibility for applying the
deductions
Referee
Majority of Referee & Judging
Panel
Majority of Referee & Judging
Panel
Referee
Referee
Referee
Referee
Majority of technical panel
Majority of technical panel
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STAR 1
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
ELEMENTS
ASSESSMENT POINTS
(1) Technique: Proper
mechanics demonstrated
Circle Stroking
Exercise
(1 round forward,
1 round backward
in same direction
on a circle
starting at a
standstill)
GOLD
Good (for level)
 Technique
 Blade pushes
(More than 75%)
in each direction
SILVER
Reasonable (for level)
 Technique
 Blade pushes (75%
or more) in each
direction
BRONZE
MERIT
Poor (for level)
 Technique
 Blade pushes
(Less than 75%)
in each direction
Insufficient (for level)
 Technique
 Blade pushes
(Less than 50%)
in each direction
Good (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Reasonable (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Poor (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Insufficient (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
(3) Execution: Balance,
control and edge quality
Stable throughout
Stable 75% or more
of the time
Stable 50% or more
of the time
Stable less than 50%
of time or fall during
exercise
(1) Rotation: Revolutions
completed in the air
Revolutions
completed in the air
Landing lacks up to ¼
revolution
More than ¼ rev but
less than ½ rev
missing
(Under-rotated <)
½ rev or more missing
(Downgraded <<)
Good (for level)
 Height
 Distance
 Air position
Reasonable (for level)
 Height
 Distance
 Air position
Poor (for level)
 Height
 Distance
 Air position
Insufficient (for level)
 Height
 Distance
Improper air position
Form: Good for level
&
Length: 2 seconds or
more
Form: Reasonable for
level
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Poor for level
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Poor for level
&
Length: Less than 1
second, 2 foot
landing, step-out or
fall
(2) Power: Ability to
generate and maintain
speed
Draw for direction
Waltz Jump
Single Salchow
(2) Execution: Jump
flight qualities
Single Toe Loop
(3) Landing: Length of
landing & quality of
position
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STAR 1
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
ELEMENTS
Forward
Upright Spin
ASSESSMENT POINTS
(1) Position: Quality of
position
Backward
Upright Spin
Forward
Spiral
Circles
BRONZE
MERIT
Poor (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held
for less than 2 revs
Basic position not
established
Less than ½ rev
performed on proper
edge
Proper edge not
achieved
1 rev or more
performed on proper
edge
(3) Execution:
Established center,
speed of revolutions,
completion
75% of spin centered
(1) Positions: Quality of
positions in spiral
(2) Duration: Length of
positions
(3) Execution: Balance,
control and edge
quality in the spirals
Creative
Expression
Exercise
SILVER
Reasonable (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held for
2 revs or more
(2) Edge Quality: Ability
to spin on prescribed
edge
(2 spirals, one
on each foot –
executed on a
circle).
Skater chooses
direction.
GOLD
Good (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held
for 2 revs or more
The ability of a skater to
move to a piece of music.
½ rev or more
performed on proper
edge
50% of spin centered
Good (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
Reasonable (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
*Bwd Upright Spin must
exit on spinning foot
*Bwd Upright Spin must exit
on spinning foot
Good (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility - leg
higher than hip
level
(Both spirals)
Reasonable (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility - leg at
hip level
(Both spirals)
Less than 50% of spin
centered
Poor (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
*Bwd Upright Spin did not
exit on spinning foot
Poor (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility - leg
at or below hip
level
(One spiral)
2 seconds or more
1 second or more
1 second or more
 One on each foot
 One on each foot
 One spiral
Good (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Reasonable (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Poor (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
 Center not
established.
 Insufficient speed or
control
 Fall
Insufficient (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility - leg
below hip level
(Both spirals)
Both spirals less than
1 second
Insufficient (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
 Fall
Complete: Some attempt made by skater to move to the music.
Incomplete: No movement or attempt made by skater to move to the music.
STAR 1 Overall Assessment:
GOLD: At least four elements at the Gold level.
BRONZE: At least four elements at the Bronze or higher level.
SILVER: At least four elements at the Silver or Gold level.
MERIT: Less than four elements at the Bronze or higher level.
The Creative Expression Routine must be completed to achieve any performance award at the BRONZE, SILVER or GOLD level.
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STAR 2
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
ELEMENT
Jumps
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Rotation rating
ASSESSMENT
POINTS
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
MERIT
(1) Rotation*:
Completion of
rotation in air
Revolutions completed
in air
Landing lacks up to ¼
rev
More than ¼ rev but
less than ½ rev missing
(Under-rotated: <)
(2) Execution: Jump
flight qualities and
take-off edge
Good (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
 Edge (correct)
½ rev or more
missing
(Downgraded: <<)
Insufficient (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
Improper air position
Edge incorrect on
take-off.
Form: Good (for level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Reasonable (for
level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Poor (for level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Poor (for level)
&
Length: Less than 1
second, 2 ft ldg,
step-out, fall
(1) Positions*:
Quality of positions
Good (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held for
2 revs or more
Reasonable (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held for
2 revs or more
Poor (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held
for less than 2 revs
Basic position not
established
(2) Edge Quality:
Ability to spin on
prescribed edge
2 revs or more
performed on proper
edge
1 rev or more
performed on proper
edge
Less than 1 rev
performed on proper
edge
Proper edge not
achieved
(3) Execution:
Established center,
speed of revolutions,
completion
75% of spin centered
Good (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
50% of spin centered
Reasonable (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
Less than 50% of spin
centered
Poor (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
(1) Positions*:
Quality of positions
Spiral
Sequence
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Positions rating
Poor (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
 Edge (flat or
incorrect)
(3) Landing: Length
of landing & quality
of position
Spins
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Positions rating
Reasonable (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
 Edge (correct or flat)
(2) Duration: Length
of positions
(3) Execution:
Balance, control and
edge quality in the
spirals
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*Bwd Upright Spin must exit
on spinning foot
*Bwd Upright Spin must exit
on spinning foot
*Bwd Upright Spin didn’t
exit on spinning foot
Good (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg
higher than hip
level)
(Both spirals)
Reasonable (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg at hip
level)
(Both spirals)
3 seconds or more
One on each foot
3 seconds or more
One foot; Other foot not
less than 2 sec
2 seconds or more
One on each foot
Both spirals less than
2 seconds
Reasonable (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Poor (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Insufficient (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
 Fall
Good (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Poor (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg at
or below hip
level)
(One spiral)
 Center not
established
 Insufficient speed
or control
Fall
Insufficient (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg
below hip
level)
(Both spirals)
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STAR 2
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
ELEMENT /
COMPONENT
ASSESSMENT
POINTS
Turn Sequence
(1) Technique*:
Proper mechanics
demonstrated
* Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Technique rating
(2) Power: Ability
to generate and
maintain speed
(3) Execution:
Balance, control
and edge quality
Skating Skills
* Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Technique rating
(1) Technique*:
Proper mechanics
demonstrated
(2) Power: Ability
to generate and
maintain speed
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
MERIT
Reasonable Technique
(for level)
 Turns (75%)
 Blade pushes (More
than 75%)
Poor Technique
(for level)
 Turns (50%)
 Blade pushes (Less
than 75%)
Insufficient Technique
(for level)
 Turns (Less than
50%)
 Blade pushes
(Less than 50%)
Good (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Reasonable (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Poor (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Insufficient (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Stable throughout
Stable 75% or more of
the time
Stable 50% or more
of the time
Stable less than 50%
of time or fall during
exercise
Good Technique
(for level)
 Turns (100%)
 Blade pushes (More
than 75%)
Good Technique (for level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
Reasonable Technique
(for level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
Good (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Reasonable (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Poor (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Stable throughout
Evidence of body lean
Generally stable.
Some body lean.
Stability
inconsistent.
Minimal body lean.
Poor Technique
(for level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
(3) Execution:
Balance and control
Performance/
Execution
(1) Carriage*: Style,
form, line
* Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Carriage rating
(2) Projection:
Ability to perform
with confidence
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Good (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
 Body line
Good (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment to
movements
Reasonable (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
 Body line
Reasonable (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment to
movements
Poor (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
 Body line
Poor (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment to
movements
Insufficient Technique
(for level)
 Turns
 Evident toe
pushing
Insufficient (for level)
 Acceleration
Knee action
Unstable throughout.
No evidence of body
lean.
Insufficient (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
 Body line
Insufficient (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment to
movements
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STAR 3/4
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
ELEMENT
Jumps
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Rotation rating
Spins
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Positions rating
ASSESSMENT
POINTS
(1) Rotation*:
Completion of
rotation in air
(2) Execution:
Technique during
completion of jump
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Positions rating
SILVER
BRONZE
Revolutions completed
in air
Landing lacks up to ¼
rev
More than ¼ rev but
less than ½ rev
missing
(Under-rotated: <)
Good (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
 Edge (correct)
Reasonable (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
Edge (correct or flat)
Form: Poor (for
level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Form: Poor (for level)
&
Length: Less than 1
second, 2 foot landing,
step-out, fall
Poor (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held
for less than 2 revs
in all positions
Basic position not
established
Less than 1 rev or
proper edge not
achieved
(1) Positions*:
Quality of position(s)
Good (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held in
all positions for 2 revs or
more
Form: Reasonable (for
level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
Reasonable (for level):
 Body line
&
Basic Position: Held in at
least 1 position for 2
revs or more
(2) Edge Quality:
Ability to spin on
prescribed edge with
balance
More than 2 revs
performed on proper
edge
2 revs or more
performed on proper
edge
1 rev performed on
proper edge
75% of spin centered
Good (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
50% of spin centered
Reasonable (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
Less than 50% of
spin centered
Poor (for level)
 Speed
 Exit*
(1) Positions*:
Quality of positions
in spiral
Good (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg higher
than hip level)
(Both spirals)
(2) Duration: Length
of spiral position(s)
More than 3 seconds
One on each foot
(3) Execution:
Balance, control and
edge quality in the
spirals
Good (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
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*Bwd Upright Spin must exit
on spinning foot
Reasonable (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg at hip
level)
(Both spirals)
3 seconds or more
One foot; Other foot no
less than 2 sec
Reasonable (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
½ rev or more missing
(Downgraded: <<)
Insufficient (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Improper air
position
 Edge incorrect on
take-off.
Form: Good (for level)
&
Length: 1 second or
more
*Bwd Upright Spin must exit
on spinning foot
MERIT
Poor (for level)
 Height, speed,
distance
 Air position
 Edge (flat or
incorrect)
(3) Landing: Length
of landing & quality
of position
(3) Execution:
Established center,
speed of revolutions,
completion
Spiral Sequence
GOLD
*Bwd Upright Spin
didn’t exit on spinning
foot
 Center not
established
 Insufficient speed
or control
Fall
Poor (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg at
or below hip level)
(One spiral)
Insufficient (for level)
 Body line
 Flexibility (leg below
hip level)
(Both spirals)
2 seconds or more
One on each foot
Both spirals less than
2 seconds
Poor (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
Insufficient (for level)
 Balance/control
 Edge quality
 Fall
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STAR 3/4
Assessment Criteria
In order to establish an element rating, skaters must acquire 2 or more assessments at a level or higher.
Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no higher than a Bronze.
Any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit shall result in an overall rating of Merit.
COMPONENT
Skating Skills
ASSESSMENT POINTS
(1) Technique*: Proper
mechanics demonstrated
*Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Technique rating
(2) Power: Ability to generate
and maintain speed
GOLD
SILVER
Good Technique
(for level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
Reasonable
Technique (for
level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
Good (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Reasonable (for
level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
(3) Execution: Balance, control
and edge quality
Stable throughout
Evidence of body
lean
Performance/
Execution
* Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Carriage rating
Interpretation
* Element
assessment
cannot exceed
Timing rating
(1) Carriage*: Style, form, line
(2) Projection: Ability to
perform with confidence
(1) Timing*: Ability to match
movements to timing of music
(2) Character: Inclusion of
movements that reflect
character of music
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Good (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
Body line
Good (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment
to movements
Generally stable.
Some body lean.
Reasonable (for
level)
 Form
 Core strength
Body line
Reasonable (for
level)
 Confidence
 Commitment
to movements
Several
movements
match musical
pace/timing.
A few
movements
match musical
pace/timing.
Multiple
movements
demonstrate an
understanding of
music character.
Very basic
interpretation;
limited
understanding of
music and its
character.
BRONZE
Poor Technique
(for level)
 Turns
 Blade pushes
Poor (for level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Stability
inconsistent.
Minimal body
lean.
Poor (for level)
 Form
 Core strength
Body line
Poor (for level)
 Confidence
 Commitment to
movements
Movements
generally not
matched with
musical
pace/timing.
A small number
of movements
related to music
character, mainly
limited to
opening and
ending.
MERIT
Insufficient
Technique (for
level)
 Turns
 Evident toe
pushing
Insufficient (for
level)
 Acceleration
 Knee action
Unstable
throughout. No
evidence of body
lean.
Insufficient (for
level)
 Form
 Core strength
Body line
Insufficient (for
level)
 Confidence
Commitment to
movements
Movements have
no connection to
musical pace or
timing.
Little to no
attempt at
interpreting
character of
music.
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Officials Quick Reference Guide
STAR 1 Element Assessment
STAR 1
Individual Element Assessment
All elements
(except Back
Upright Spin)
Three assessment point scores, except for the Back Upright Spin, are used to calculate the
rating of an element. The majority assessment point score shall determine an element’s
overall rating. Any assessment point rated Merit shall result in the element receiving no
higher than a Bronze and any element with two or more assessment points scored at Merit
shall result in an overall rating of Merit. Assessment point ratings of Gold, Silver and
Bronze will produce an overall element rating of Silver.
Back Upright
Spin
For the Back Upright Spin, based on the first assessment point, if the second point is less
than the 1st, the element rating will drop one level. If the second assessment point is higher
than the first, the overall rating will increase by one level.
STAR 2, 3 and 4 Error Reference
To indicate an illegal element, write “**ILLEGAL SPIN**or **ILLEGAL JUMP**” clearly beside the affected
element on the marking sheet. The data specialists will enter accordingly.
Element
Error
Process
Jumps
Skater repeats a jump but does not perform it in
combination
Skater performs a jump more than twice (i.e.
Reduce the assessment by one level
Illegal Jump
includes 3 x 1Lo in STAR 3 or 4)
Spins
Skater performs a different combination from the
prescribed combination (i.e. no 1S+1T+C in STAR 2)
Skater includes a jump not permitted for level
Illegal Jump
Spin does not meet requirements (i.e. back entry,
not a combo if required, change of foot etc.)
Skater performs an upright position for several
revolutions at the conclusion of forward entry one
position spin
Skater changes feet to back spin position (starts in
forward upright, changes feet to back upright to
enter back spin)
Skater performs a different spin from the
prescribed spin. (i.e. performs a Forward Upright spin
Illegal Spin
Illegal Jump
Assessment not affected
Illegal Spin
Illegal Spin
instead of a Camel or Sit spin in STAR 2)
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Element Codes and Abbreviations
Jumps
Waltz Jump
Single Toe Loop
Single Salchow
Single Loop
Single Flip
Single Lutz
Single Axel
Jump
Combinations
1W
1T
1S
1Lo
1F
1Lz
1A
1A<< * For downgraded Axels (STAR 4)
Jump+Jump+C
Spins
Forward Upright Spin
Backward Upright Spin
Sit Spin
Camel Spin
Combination Spin
Change Combo Spin
Turn Sequence
Forward Spiral
Sequence
USp
BUSp
SSp
CSp
CoSp
CCoSp
TrSq
FSpSq
Note: Judges must only write the attempted elements as the Executed Element using the codes listed above.
Quality notes (i.e. <) cannot be entered into the system. The only exception to this is the 1A<< in STAR 4.
If element doesn’t meet requirements write: ** ILLEGAL SPIN**or **ILLEGAL JUMP**
STAR 1 Assessment Process
1. Referee calls an assessment for each element. Judge 2 records assessment on marking sheet.
2. Judge 3 records the time for the Stroking Exercise on the marking sheet. The Referee consults this.
3. If Judge 2 or 3 disagrees with assessment, the panel has a discussion and reaches a consensus assessment.
4. Judge 2 records final assessment on marking sheet and submits their marking sheet to the data specialists.
STAR 2, 3 and 4 Assessment Process
1. Referee calls an assessment for each element. Judge 2 records the attempted element on marking sheet.
2. Judge 2 leads the review process for all the elements if needed.
3. Judge 2 prompts the referee for component assessments.
4. Judge 2 reads back the elements, components and assessments. Judge 3 reviews notes for discrepancies.
5. A well balance check is performed on the elements and changes made if necessary.
6. STAR 2 & 3 - the Overall Result is calculated and reviewed.
7. STAR 4 – Apply violations and bonuses applied (Note: Axel bonus is not applied if Axel is downgraded.)
8. Judge 2 submits their marking sheet to the data specialists
STAR 5 Assessment Process
In STAR 5, the CPC judging system is used. The event is run with a Technical Panel and Judging Panel as in all other CPC
judged events. STAR 5 events will be run either manually (i.e. with headsets and paper) or using a computer system.
Judges will either record their assessments on their marking sheets and hand these in, or enter their assessments
directly into the computer system. Judges must refer to all Skate Canada or ISU related materials for GOE/Program
Component guidelines.
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