**Once you have tested out of Basic Skills, your next step is Pre-Free Skate - Free Skate 3**

Coaches will place skaters in the correct group based on their skill level.

FREE SKATE Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps Ã?¢?? all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format such as a bridge program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills. 

PRE-FREE SKATE (COMBINATION OF BASIC 7 AND 8)
SKATING SKILLS
A Forward inside open mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R)
B Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides (landing position), clockwise and counterclockwise
C Backward outside edge to a forward outside edge transition, clockwise and counterclockwise
D Two forward crossovers into a forward inside mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise and counterclockwise SPINS
E One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions) JUMPS
F Mazurka (R or L)
G Waltz jump
Ã??? Bonus Skill: Backward inside pivots, clockwise and counterclockwise 

FREE SKATE 1
SKATING SKILLS
A Forward power stroking, clockwise and counterclockwise
B Basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges (four to six consecutive edges)
C Backward outside three-turns (R and L) SPINS
D Upright spin, entry from back crossovers (min. four to six revolutions) JUMPS
E Half flip F Toe loop 
Ã??? Bonus Skill: Waltz jump-side toe hop-waltz jump sequence, or waltz jump-ballet jump- toe loop sequence 

FREE SKATE 2
SKATING SKILLS
A Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (two sets)
B Basic backward outside and backward inside consecutive edges (four to six consecutive edges)
C Backward inside three-turns (R and L) SPINS
D Beginning back spin (one to two revolutions) JUMPS
E Half Lutz F Salchow
Ã??? Bonus Skill: Variation of a forward spiral, skaterÃ?¢??s choice 

FREE SKATE 3 SKATING SKILLS
A Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edges �¢?? Four sets
B Alternating mohawk/crossover sequence (R to L and L to R)
C Waltz three-turns (forward outside three turn, backward outside edge glide), clockwise and counterclockwise SPINS
D Advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position (min. three revolutions) JUMPS
E Loop jump F Waltz jump-toe loop or Salchow-toe loop combination
Ã??? Bonus Skill: Toe step sequence, skaterÃ?¢??s choice, using a variety of toe steps