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CanSkate Level 6 (Speed)

 
Go Forward
  • fast forward perimeter stroking
    • clockwise
    • counterclockwise
Go Backward
  • fast backward perimeter stroking
    • clockwise
    • counterclockwise
  • backward crosscuts in a figure eight pattern
  • edge development (step/step/step and hold on alternating curves
    • back outside edge
    • back inside edge
Stop
  • two-foot side stop with speed (forwards)
Turn
  • circle stroking with crosscuts and turns (3s or mohawks), optional direction
  • turning on a curve from forward to backward changing feet (mohawk)
  • turning backward to forward on a curve (one one foot)
    • outside "3" turn
    • inside "3" turn
Spin
  • one-foot spin with a forward outside spiraling edge entry (more than one revolution)
  • one-foot back spin (more than one revolution)
Jump
  • back toe-assisted jump
  • rotating power jump (waltz jump) 

 CanSkate Badge Levels 
Level 1 (Balance)
Level 2 (Glide Forwards)
Level 3 (Glide Backwards)
Level 4 (Edges)
Level 5 (Power)
Level 6 (Speed)



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