Beginner, Preliminary, and Juvenile Audition Information
Beginner 1: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be under 9 years of age.
Beginner 2: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be 9-11 years old.
Beginner 3: 8-16 skaters, The majority of the team must be at least 12 years old.
Beginner skills include:
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Forward and backward pumps |
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Forward and backward chasses |
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Forward and backward 1 foot glides |
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Forward and backward crossovers |
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Two foot turn |
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Stroking |
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Mohawks and 3 turns |
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Combination move from basic 8 |
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Spirals, lunges, bunny hops |
Preliminary
8-16 Skaters, Skaters must be under the age of 12 with the majority of the team under 10 years of age. We recommend a pre-preliminary moves test.
Preliminary skills include:
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All skills from Beginner level with more speed and posture |
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Forward and backward perimeter stroking |
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Forward and backward lunges |
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1 foot spin |
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Swing rolls and cross rolls |
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Good posture and upper body control |
Juvenile
12-20 Skaters, Skaters must be under 13 years of age and have passed their Preliminary moves in the field test.
Juvenile skills include:
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All skills from Beginner and Preliminary with good speed and posture |
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Power three turns |
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Backward three turns |
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Spread eagles, spirals, and hydroblades |
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Ina Bauer |
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Brackets and chocktaws |
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Stong extensions, good posture, and upper body control |
Audition Fee: $35