Law 3: Features and additional features

The point of intersection is the type of movement or rotation the skaters perform at the axis of intersection.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.5 · recall

All skaters execute the same steps and turns in the same direction, on the same edge, at the same time, except when starting or ending a mirror image pattern; crossovers are kept to a minimum.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.5 · recall

The skaters' backs, shoulders and hips included, face the axis of intersection during the entire approach phase, whatever the skating direction; a pivoting entry with backward skating also counts.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

In a change of configuration the number of lines, spokes or circles changes and the skaters move to form it; in a change of element shape they go from one shape to a different one.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

A change of side is a skater going from one side of another skater to that skater's other side. A change of place is a change in the order of spokes, lines or skaters.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

An element or movement performed first clockwise and then anti-clockwise, or the other way round.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

Body movement uses arms, legs, head and torso during turns and linking steps so that the core leaves its centred balance and the weight over the blade is clearly affected.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

Movements are low below the hips, medium between shoulder and hip, and high above the shoulders.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

The pivot point may progress through the line but may not go back, and the skaters may not cross their own old tracks while it changes ends.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

In B both lines face away from the axis, their backs towards it. In A they face it, in C only one line turns its back, and in D the skaters face along the axis.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

In a balancing position the lifted skater is stabilised mostly by their own strength, and the position becomes precarious, affecting their balance.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

Flexible positions include a front split, a side split, 135 degrees, and a backward arch in a semicircle or full circle.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

In a self-supported position the lifted skater holds most of their own weight, and the lifting partner gives only passive assistance.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

A choreographic series consists of different skating movements, different types of turns and different arm and body movements, as an ISU Communication sets out.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

In intersecting individual skaters crisscross between other skaters; in passing through it is pairs or groups that crisscross between other pairs or groups.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

Some skaters go clockwise while the rest go anti-clockwise at the same time, half and half or one third and two thirds of the team.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

Travel means the rotating element or shape moves in a direction or along a path for a required distance; rotation and travel happen together, on a curved or straight path.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · recall

Weaving is skaters passing each other by moving side to side, for example from an outer circle into a centre circle or the other way round.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

A change of rotational direction is an element or movement first in one rotational direction and then in the opposite one.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied

Interlocking circles turn in opposite directions and overlap, skaters of one passing between consecutive skaters of the other (C). A and B are apart, D is one circle inside the other.

Source: ISU SR SYS 2026, Rule 841.6 · applied