Playground folks: I may be asking you to examine some music.

[icarus]

For Out Of Bounds reference:

Singles — Short Program

Time Length: 2:50 (maximum)

Singles — Freeskate
Time Length: 4:30 +/- 10 seconds (senior men)

Senior Men - Short Program requirements

1. Double or triple Axel
2. One triple or one quadruple jump (must be immediately preceded by connnecting steps or comparable free skating movements)
3. One jump combination consisting of a double jump and a triple jump,two triple jumps, a quad and a double or a quad and a triple
4. Flying spin (minimum of eight revolutions)
5. Any combination spin with only one change of foot, at least twochanges of position sit, camel or upright, or any variation thereof,and a minimum of six revolutions on each foot and two revolutions ineach position.
6. Camel spin or sit spin with only one change of foot and a minimum of six revolutions on each foot
7/8. Two step sequences of a different nature (straightline, circular or serpentine

The moves may be done in any order within a 2:50 time limit to music selected by the skater. The judges award two marks: one for technical elements, and a second for program components.

Senior Men - Freeskate requirements

The free skate has a length limitation of 4:30 for senior men. Skaters select their own music andtheme, and choreograph the jumps, spins, footwork and interpretivemoves to best display their technical and artistic skills. Change ofpace, creativity and innovative moves are encouraged. Technical andartistic perfection are paramount to the skater and to the judges.

As defined in the ISU regulations, a well-balanced singles free skate must contain:

Jumps: There is a maximum of eight jump elements for men andseven jump elements for ladies. One must be an Axel-type jump. Only twotriple or quad jumps can be repeated and they must be a part of a jumpcombination or jump sequence. There may be up to three jumpcombinations or sequences. Jump combinations may not contain more thantwo jumps, however one jump combination may consist of three jumps.

Spins: A maximum of four spins of a different nature — one mustbe a spin combination, one a flying spin and one with only one position.

Steps: A maximum of two different step sequences. For ladies one of these must be a spiral step sequence.

Two marks also are given for the free skate — the first for technical elements, the second for program components.

Out Of Bounds status
In other news, I may have the music for John's final freeskate. Maybe. I like it. I know John would like it. It's just a matter of "Is this it?"

To put this in perspective, I started look for John's freeskate music a year ago. The music describes the program and will set the tone for the final section of the story.

There was no way to write the end without the music. So if I've found it, I am very happy.

Comments

[princessofg.livejournal.com]

*fic celebration happy dance from the nonskater admiring you from a distance*

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

*pops the cork on the champagne*

:D