Ice Skating Notes
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Aussie Skate Program Handbook - References
To help with my self-teaching, I used the Aussie Skate Program Handbook (found here) as a reference for progression, and then I found some video resources explaining/demonstrating the techniques.
Aussie Skate Program Handbook used for reference: 2022-06-02
Aussie Skate 1
- A. Stand Unassisted for 5 seconds
- B. Dip in place
- C. Correct way to fall and stand up on ice
- D. March Forward across the ice (8-10 steps)
- E. Forward 2-foot Glide (1 metre)
- F. Forward Swizzles (6-8 in a row)
- G. Backward Wiggles (6-8 in a row)
- Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (0:45 to 5:04) (2020-12-07)
- H. Rocking Horse (3 in a row)
- I. Snow Plow Stop standing still
J. Forward 1-foot Glide (R & L) (2 seconds)- K. Optional Element - Forward Dip whilst moving
Aussie Skate 2
- A. Dip while Moving
- B. Backward Swizzles (6-8 in a row)
- Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (7:02 to 9:21) (2020-12-07)
- C. Forward 2-foot Glide on a Curve (R & L)
- D. Moving Snow Plow Stop
- E. Forward Alternating ½ Swizzle Pumps in a Straight Line (R & L)
- F. 2-foot Turn - Forward to Backward while Standing Still (R & L)
- G. 2-foot Hop in Place / Jump on the Spot
- H. Marching in a circle on the spot
- I. Backward Marching (8-10 steps)
- Optional Skill - 2-foot Hop Moving Forward
- Optional Skill - 2-foot Spin (1 rev)
- Optional Skill – Backward 2 Foot Glide
Aussie Skate 3
- A. Forward Slalom
- B. Forward 1-foot Glide (R & L) (3-4 seconds)
- C. Forward 1/2 Swizzle Pumps on a Circle CW & ACW (6-8 in a row)
- Optional Skill - Commence Forward Stroking
Aussie Skate 4
- A. Backward 1-foot Glides (R & L)
- Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (5:04 to 7:02) (2020-12-07)
- B. Forward Stroking, showing correct use of blade
- C. Backward Alternating 1/2 Swizzle pumps in a straight line
- D. 2-foot Spin (2 rev)
- Optional Skill – Forward Chasses on a Circle (R&L)
Aussie Skate 5
- A. Forward Outside Edge on a semi-circle (R & L)
- B. Forward Inside Edge on a semi-circle (R & L)
- C. Forward Crossovers CW & ACW
- D. 2-foot Turn from Forward to Backward CW and ACW
Aussie Skate 6
- A. Backward Stroking
- B. Backward Slalom
- C. Backward 1/2 Swizzle Pumps on a Circle CW & ACW (6-8 in a row)
- D. 2-foot Turn from Backward to Forward (CW & ACW)
Aussie Skate 7
- A. Backward Outside Edge on a circle (R & L)
- B. Backward Inside Edge on a circle (R & L)
- C. Backward Crossovers (CW & ACW)
- D. Forward Outside 3-turn on a semi-circle
- Optional Skill - 2-foot spin (correct entry and exit; 3 rev)
Aussie Skate 8
- A. Forward Inside 3-turn on a semi-circle
- B. Forward Inside Open Mohawk (R to L & L to R)
Aussie Skate 9
- A. Forward Outside circle stroking (CW & ACW)
- B. Forward Inside circle stroking (CW & ACW)
- C. T-Stop (R & L)
Aussie Skate 10
- A. Forward Inside Pivots (R & L)
- B. Tap Toe Jump (R & L)
- C. Bunny Hop (R & L)
- D. 2-foot spin (correct entry and exit; 3 rev)