COUPLES EVENT (pairs)

The Couples Artistic Free Skate Event will be based on each skater's ISI Freestyle test level. ISI Testing Requirements can be found by clicking here.

COUPLES ARTISTIC FREE SKATE
Emphasis/ Focus	Emphasis should be placed on constructing a skating program that is a balance of creative and innovative design and technical ability. Focus should be placed on strong edges, body positions, flow, music interpretation, rhythm, unison and choreography.
Music/ Props	Vocal music is permitted. No props are permitted. Props are considered to be items that are not physically attached to the body such as stuffed animals, walking cane, chair, etc.
Judging Criteria (90 pts ttl)	Judge 1: Artistic Impression, Choreography/Pattern, Technical Merit Judge 2: Innovative Moves, Music Interpretation/Rhythm, Technical Merit Judge 3: Edges/Flow, Posture/Carriage, Duration
Elements	There are no required elements (moves, spins, jumps), however skaters can only perform technical elements from their group level or lower. All uncaptured elements, such as spirals, attitude spins, spread eagles, footwork, etc are allowed at all levels.
Levels	Duration (minutes max)	Maximum Technical Elements May Include Up To:
PreAlpha to Couples 4	2:10	Up to Freestyle 4 Elements
Couples 5	2:40	Freestyle 5 Elements
Couples 6 - 10	3:10	All Elements allowed.