Breaking Down the Elements: Senior Men's Free Skate

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

Jumps

• A maximum of 8 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
• 2 triples or quads may be repeated, but they must be in a combination or sequence
• 2 double Axels maximum as solo jumps or in a combination or sequence

Spins

• Maximum of three spins
• 1 spin must have a flying entry
• 1 spin must be a combination with or without change of foot
• 1 spin with only 1 position
• 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
• Spins must be of a different nature

Step Sequences

• There is a maximum of 2
• Step sequences can be straight line, cicular, or serpentine
• If two sequences are performed, the first will be awarded the level, and the second will be awarded a fixed Base Value.