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Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. It was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games, with its introduction occurring at the 1908 Olympics in London. [1] The Olympic disciplines are men's singles, women's singles, [note 1] pair skating, and ice dance; the four ...
The scoring abbreviation for the upright spin[ 1] under-rotated. A jump or throw jump that is missing more than a quarter, but less than one-half, of a revolution. unison skating. Two or more skaters performing the same step s or element s at the same time – the opposite of mirror skating. upright spin.
The ISU Judging System or the International Judging System (IJS), occasionally referred to as the Code of Points (COP) system, [ 1] is the scoring system that has been used since 2004 to judge the figure skating disciplines of men's and ladies' singles, pair skating, ice dance, and synchronized skating. It was designed and implemented by the ...
Moves in the field. Moves in the field is a name given to elements of figure skating that emphasize basic skating skill and edge control. In the context of a competitive program, 'moves in the field' include spirals, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, and similar extended edge moves. [1]
Step sequence. A step sequence is a required element in all four disciplines of figure skating, men's single skating, women's single skating, pair skating, and ice dance. [1] Step sequences have been defined as "steps and turns in a pattern on the ice". [1] Skaters earn the most points in step sequences by performing steps and movements with ...
Manual of Style (MoS) The WikiProject Figure skating terminology guide applies to articles within the scope of the WikiProject Figure skating. It is based on the terminology and style guidelines presented by U.S. Figure Skating and the official rules and scoring guidelines published by the International Skating Union.
History. [edit] Norwegian figure skater Axel Paulsencreated the Axel jump c. 1895. According to figure skating historian James R. Hines, jumping in figure skating is "relatively recent".[2] Jumps were viewed as "acrobatic tricks, not as a part of a skater's art"[7]and "had no place"[8]in the skating practices in England during the 19th century ...
Ilia Malinin, a 19-year-old American figure skating prodigy, fought through mental and physical fatigue to put on the show of his life over the weekend. He took home his first world title after ...