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Skating
A Brief History:
Skating contests are
held for singles and four pairs. For years the singles competition was
judged according to two categories.
The free-skating category
judged a skater¹s ability to perform jumps, spins, spirals, and skating
coordinated with music. The compulsoty-figures category required each
skater to perform 3 to 6 repetitions of 3 figures drawn from a possible
41 patterns.
In 1990 however, the
International Skating Union elimitated the compulsory figures from singles
competition. There has been a trend toward more athleticism in free-skating
events, adding ever more complicated and daring jumps, to gain a judge¹s
favour.
In pairs skating,
the same jumps, spins, and twirls as in the singles events are used, along
with lifts and partner-assisted jumps. Ice dancing differs from pairs
skating: lifts are prohibited and specific movements are required.
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