Breaking Down the Elements: Novice Men's Free Skate

Novice Men must complete elements in three categories during the three and a half minutes allotted for their free skate.

Jumps

• A maximum of 7 jumping passes can be completed
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump
• Maximum 3 combinations or sequences
• Combinations are limited to 2 jumps, but one 3-jump combo is permitted
• Number of jumps in sequence is not limited
• One double axel and two different triple jumps may be repeated.  If double axel or triple jumps repeated, must be in combo or sequence.
• No more than two of the same type of double or triple may be attempted.

Spins

• Maximum of three spins
• Spins must be of a different nature
• 1 spin must have a flying entry with no change of foot or position
• 1 spin must be a combination with or without change of foot
• 3rd spin is option of skater
• Minimum 6 revolutions, 10 for the combination spin, minimum of 2 revolutions in each position
• All spins may change feet and start with a flying entry (except for the proscribed flying entry with no change of foot)

Step Sequences

• One leveled step sequence
• Straight line, circular or serpentine