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5220 Novice Pairs A. Test qualifications as of the closing date for entry to the regional championships: Both partners must have passed the novice moves in the field test or higher and the novice pair test (see note). Note: It is permissible for one or both of the partners to have passed the junior pair test and still remain eligible to compete at the novice level, provided that neither partner has competed at the junior pair level in a qualifying competition. Further, if a skater chooses to compete at the novice pair level, the skater must do so with a partner other than the one with whom the junior pair test was passed.
B. Age requirements as of Sept. 1 prior to the regional championships: None Must contain the following seven elements in any order LIFT One overhead lift • Must be selected from Groups 4 or 5
TWIST LIFT One twist lift (single or double) • Take off must be a flip or a Lutz
THROW JUMP
One throw jump (single, double or triple) • Must be single, double or triple toe loop
SOLO JUMP One solo jump (double) SPIN
• No change of foot
• Must be double loop or double Axel One pair spin
• Optional change of position
DEATH SPIRAL
• Minimum of five revolutions total One backward inside death spiral
• The rotation must be continuous, and no stop is permitted • May not be commenced with a jump
• Only the prescribed death spiral is permitted
• When death spiral position is attained, both partners must execute one revolution with man in full pivot position
• Lady’s head must reach the level of her skating knee • Variations of arm holds are possible
STEP SEQUENCE One step sequence • Must fully utilize the ice surface
REMARKS • Unless otherwise stated, all elements must meet the general criteria and basic requirements in order to be counted (see rule section 5100).
• Connecting steps are permitted and must be marked. They are not additional elements. *Note: Requirements for future seasons can be found at usfigureskating.org
• One-handed variations and changes of hold or of the lady’s position during the lift are permitted • Minimum of one and maximum of 3½ revolutions by the man • The lift may not include a carry feature or be a carry lift
NOVICE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM (2013-14)* 2:50 maximum time