The term used when a skater skates the full pattern of the dance with another skater, coach or program assistant using a “shadow” formation. The partners face in the same direction and are skating side by side with no more than one arm’s length distance between them.

The skater is in a low position, where the supporting leg is bent to at least ninety degrees (parallel to the ice) and the free leg is not resting on the ice surface.  The skater’s torso may be upright, bent forward.  The free leg may be straight or bent and may be held to the front or to the side.  The move is skated on an edge and on one foot.

A straight line that divides the ice surface into two halves crosswise (midline). On an ice surface that is 100’ x 85’, the short axis runs the width of the 85’ side through the middle of the ice.

A dance lift which does not exceed seven seconds in duration.

Singles and Pairs: A basic spin position with the upper part of the skating leg at least parallel to the ice.

Ice Dance: A basic spin position performed on one foot with skating leg bent in a one-legged crouch position and free leg forward, to the side or back.

A spin in which the skater remains in a sit position while rotating.  The supporting leg must be bent at least to a ninety-degree angle.  The thigh of the skating foot must be parallel to the ice surface.

A championship that qualifies athletes toward and including, but not limited to, the Canadian Figure Skating Championships.

A skating expert with the required National Coaching Certification Program qualifications to provide a remunerated service at Skate Canada sanctioned clubs and skating schools, both on- and off-ice. These individuals shall have registered, provided full payment and have met all professional coach registration requirements as set annually by Skate Canada.

Skating direction refers to skating either forwards or backwards (e.g. forward spirals and backward spirals).

An organization other than a Club that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs.