Moves in the Field

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The standard moves in the field tests are divided into eight classes to be taken in the following order: Pre-preliminary, preliminary, pre-juvenile, juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior.

Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PPM)
The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form.

  • Forward Perimeter Stroking

  • Basic Consecutive Edges

  • Forward Right and Left Foot Spirals

  • Waltz Eight

Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PM)
The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of power (speed and flow). Attention should be given to depth of edges and proper curvature of lobes.

  • Forward and Backward Crossovers

  • Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals

  • Forward Power 3-Turns

  • Alternating Forward 3-Turns

  • Forward Circle Eight

  • Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges

Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (PJM)
The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized.

  • Forward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only

  • Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only

  • FO-BI 3-Turns in the Field

  • FI-BO 3-Turns in the Field

  • Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls

  • Backward Circle Eight

  • Five Step Mohawk Sequence

Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (JM)
Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form, flow, power, and preciseness to their steps.

  • Stroking: Forward Power Circle

  • Stroking: Backward Power Circle

  • Eight-Step Mohawk Sequence

  • Forward and Backward Free Skate Cross Strokes

  • Backward Power 3-Turns

  • Forward Double 3-Turns

Intermediate Moves in the Field Test (IM)
Strong, true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow are expected of the candidate.

  • Backward Double Three-Turns

  • Spiral Sequence

  • Brackets in the Field Sequence

  • Inside Slide Chassé Pattern

Novice Moves in the Field Test (NM)
The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless, the body motion well timed and the flow and power very good. No major consistent errors should be in evidence.

  • Inside Three-Turns / Rocker Choctaws

  • Forward & Backward Outside Counters

  • Forward and Backward Inside Counters

  • Forward Loops

  • Backward Rocker Choctaw Sequence

  • Backward Twizzles

Junior Moves in the Field Test (JRM)
The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality and line and footwork control.

  • Forward & Backward Outside Rockers

  • Forward & Backward Inside Rockers

  • Power Pulls

  • Choctaw Sequence

  • Backward Loop Pattern

  • Straight Line Step Sequence

Senior Moves in the Field Test (SRM)
The candidate must give an excellent performance, displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension, and precise footwork control.

  • Sustained Edge Step

  • Spiral Sequence

  • Backward Outside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Inside Rockers

  • Backward Inside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Outside Rockers

  • Serpentine Step Sequence