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Competitive Season

July 1 - June 30 of any given year


Configuration

In synchronized skating, a configuration is the number of lines, spokes and circles in an element (for example Block or Wheel, etc.).


Continuous Axis

An imaginary line running around the ice surface that serves as a basis for a dance pattern. Usually the continuous axis consists of two lines running parallel to the long axis of the ice surface, approximately halfway between the long axis and the perimeter of the rink. These lines are joined at each end of the ice surface by a semi-circle.


Counter

A turn executed on one foot from an outside edge to an outside edge or an inside edge to an inside edge, with the exit curve on a different lobe from the entry curve. The skater turns in the direction opposite to the entry curve (i.e. in the direction of the exit curve).


Counter Rotation

In the air, the body rotates in the direction opposite to the way it does on the take-off edge.


Coupée

A movement in which the free foot is held up in contact with the skating leg from an open hip position so that the free foot is parallel to the leg of the skating foot.


Cross Roll

A roll started with the action of the free foot approaching the skating foot from the side so as to strike the ice almost at right-angles to the skating foot, started forward with the feet crossed in front or backward with the feet crossed behind. The impetus is gained from the outside edge of the skating foot as it becomes the new skating foot. In this case, the change of lean to the curve in the opposite direction creates a rolling movement.


Cross Stroke

In ice dance, a step started with the feet crossed so that the impetus or power is gained from the outside edge of the foot that is becoming the free foot. (Note - legs cross above the knees.)


Cross-foot Spin

An upright spin position where both feet of the skater(s)are on the ice while spinning. The feet may be crossed in front or behind.


Crossed Chassé

The same as chassé except that on the second step the free foot crosses the skating foot (crossing behind the skating foot when skating forward or crossing in front when skating backward).



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