The Short Programme
Please note that changes have been made
to the requirements for the short programme. I am not sure, however, when
these will come into effect. The changes can be found
here.
The Short, or Technical Programme lasts 2 minutes forty seconds and must
include the following elements, which should be carried out only once. No
other elements can be included.
Circle
The circle manoeuvre must consist of only one circle revolving either
clockwise, or counter-clockwise, or a combination of both directions. A
minimum of two revolutions are required. There must be at least one change
of hand hold unless otherwise stated. There shall be no separation except
to change the hand hold. A minimum of two different types of footwork must
be included and forward and backward skating must be used unless otherwise
stated. Jumps of no more than one half revolution for the purpose of
changing direction are permitted. Free skating moves (spirals, lunges,
T-pots, bauers) are permitted.
Line
Lines should fully utilise the ice surface. The line shall go from end to
end. There must be at least one change of hand hold unless otherwise stated.
There shall be no separation except to change the hand hold. A minimum of
two different types of footwork must be included unless otherwise stated.
Jumps are not permitted. Free skating moves may be included.
Block
The number of lines in the block shall not exceed six and unless the
number of skaters prevents it, shall not be less than four and the lines
must be as close to equal as possible. Movement of the block must fully
utilise the ice surface and at least two different axes must be used.
A minimum of two different types of footwork must be included. There must
be at least one change of hand hold unless otherwise stated. There shall be
no separation except to change the hand hold. Jumps are not permitted. Free
skating moves are not permitted.
Wheel
Any type of wheel (excluding the "egg beater") shall be included. A
minimum of three revolutions are required. Any type or combination of hand
holds is permitted unless otherwise stated. Variation of the wheel is
permitted. Free skating moves are not permitted.
Intersecting Manoeuvre
Any type or combination of manoeuvres is permitted. The maximum number of
intersections is three. The intersection may occur simultaneously or
separately. Skaters may execute different movements during the intersection
but highlighing of a skater(s) is not permitted. There are no required hand
holds or footwork but any combination or variety may be used. Jumps are not
permitted. Free skating moves are permitted during the intersecting move.
Taken from ISU regulations.
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