What are the requirements for each test in USFSA?

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• If a skater was in ISI freestyle 5, what would they be in USFSA? If a skater was in ISI freestyle 6, what would they be in USFSA? If a skater was in ISI freestyle 7, what would they ...show more

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  Freestyle 1 •Advanced forward stroking. •Basic FO & FI consecutive edges (4-6 edges) •Advanced BO 3-turn (CW & CCW, R&L) •Scratch spin from back cross overs (min 3 rev) •Waltz jump; from 2-3 back XOs •Half flip Freestyle 2 •Basic BO & BI consecutive edges (4-6 edges) •FO & FI spirals (CCW & CW, R&L) •Continuous forward progressive chasse sequence (CW & CCW) •Waltz 3s •Beginning back spin (2 turns) •Jump sequence: Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump •Toe loop Freestyle 3 •Forward & Backward cross overs in figure-8 pattern •Waltz Eight (MIF) •Advanced forward consecutive swing rolls (4-6 edges) •Back Inside 3-turn (CW & CCW) •Backspin with freefoot in crossed leg position (min 3 revs) •Salchow •Half Lutz •Jump combination: waltz-toe loop, or salchow-toe loop Freestyle 4 •Spiral sequence: Forward Inside spiral, FI mohawk, Backward Ooutside spiral (CW & CCW) •Forward power 3-turns (R&L) •Continuous back progressive, chasse sequence on a circle (CW & CCW) •Sit spin (3 revs) •Loop jump •Jump combination: waltz-loop Freestyle 5 •Back Outside 3-turn, mohawk into 3 back cross-overs (repeat 3 times) •Spiral sequence: Forward Outside spiral, FO 3-turn, one back cross-over, BI spiral (CW & CCW) •FO slide chasse swing roll sequence (3-6 times, alternating feet) •Camel spin (min 3 revs) •Forward upright spin to back scratch spin (3 revs per foot) •Jump combination: loop-loop •Flip jump •Jump sequence: waltz, falling leaf, toe loop Freestyle 6 •Alternating back cross-overs to Back Outside edges •5-step mohawk sequence (CW & CCW) •Spin combination: camel/sit (5 revs) •Split jump / stag jump •Jump sequence: waltz, half loop, Salchow •Lutz jump •Axel walkthrough; preparation, jump (Axel does not need to be landed to pass this test; skater should have an understanding of the mechanics) USFSA Freestyle Test Pre-Preliminary Free The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The skater shall successfully complete the following required elements: •Waltz Jump •Salchow •Toe Loop •1/2 Flip •1/2 Lutz •One-foot upright spin minimum 3 revolutions. Preliminary Free The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the elements and a good sense of power (speed/flow). A relationship with the music should be attempted in the program. The following elements are required: JUMPS: Maximum of 5 SPINS: Maximum of 2 STEPS Waltz jump Salchow Loop Flip One jump combination consisting of a single toe loop and one of the jumps listed above (no turn or change of foot between jumps). One-foot backspin (3 revolutions). Sit spin (3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program. Pre-Juvenile Free The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required for all elements of free skating (jumps, spins as well as connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music. JUMPS SPINS STEPS Loop Flip Lutz One Jump Combination One Camel Spin Camel to Sit Spin Front to Backscratch Spin Demonstration of connecting moves and steps throughout the program.