Breaking Down the Elements--Ladies Free Skate

Seniors Ladies have 4 minutes to complete elements in three categories in their free skate.

Jumps

• Maximum 7 jumping passes in the program
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump
• Maximum of 3 combinations or sequences
• Combinations are limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combination is permitted. 
• Number of jumps in a sequence is free
• 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combination or sequence
• 2 double Axel maximum as a solo jump or in a combination or sequence

Spins

• There are a maximum of 3 spins
• 1 must have a flying entry
• 1 must be a spin combination with or without a change of foot
• 1 spin with only 1 position
• Minimum 6 revolutions, 10 for the combination spin, minimum 2 revolutions in each position
• All spins may change feet and start with a fly
• Spins must be of a different nature

Step Sequences

• Maximum 2 sequences
• One straight line, circular or serpentine step sequence
• One spiral sequence with a minimum or 2 spiral positions of three seconds each or 1 six second Spiral for a fixed base value.

The main change for this season is that the spiral sequence is no longer afforded a level and has a fixed base value for all skaters.  A GOE is assigned and the spiral can also win the skater points in their program components.