Breaking Down the Elements: Junior Ladies Free Skate

Junior Ladies have 3 minutes and 30 seconds 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 not limited
• 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 1 sequence
• One straight line, circular or serpentine step sequence