Figure Skating/RP

Step-by-step grouping technique. Leg position ("cross-spin"): The supporting (right) leg is extended vertically downwards like a string. It becomes the axis of rotation. The swinging (left) leg is tightly crossed in front of the right. The foot of the left leg is pressed against the shin or ankle of the right leg, with the toe pointed downward. The tighter the thighs and calves are pressed together, the greater the rotation speed. Arm position: After a strong swing, upon takeoff, the arms are sharply gathered at the chest. The right arm is bent at the elbow and pressed tightly to the body or with a fist against the left shoulder. The left hand is placed over the right, closing the clasp. Elbows are pointed straight down, not out to the sides, to reduce air resistance. Body and head: The body is stretched in an absolutely straight line from the crown of the head to the toe of the supporting foot. Leaning the body forward or falling back disrupts the axis of rotation and leads to a fall. The head is held straight, the gaze is directed forward, the neck is not pinched. Key rules for a successful tuck: Explosive speed: The tuck must be instantaneous. The skater jumps upward in an "open" position and only at the highest point (the peak of the trajectory) sharply pulls the arms and legs together. Tight corset: The abdominal, back, and buttock muscles should be maximally tense ("twisted into a rope") so that the body does not dangle in the air. Timely release: Before landing (approximately a quarter or half a turn before the ice), the skater sharply spreads his arms to the sides and brings the left leg back and up to secure a beautiful exit.

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1. Training at the club: The child takes tests for ranks 0, 1, 2, and 3. They gain the right to compete in local competitions.
2. Access to the national level (Novices): By the age of 9–10, the athlete takes the test for rank 4 (Novices B). By the age of 11, the athlete takes the test for rank 5 (Novices A).
3. Transition to Juniors: At the age of 13 (or earlier, if the skater wins Novice A and is invited to “move up” early), the athlete takes the exam for rank 6 and moves on to junior tournaments.
4. Senior Career: Upon reaching the age limit and passing the tests for Rank 7, a figure skater debuts at the senior level. Rank 8 is awarded to established elite athletes after passing a rigorous judging committee.

Once a skater achieves the required rank in the testing system, they are automatically placed into one of three main age categories. Advancement between them is strictly regulated by age as of July 1 of the current season.
Novices (Children)
This category includes children who have already mastered complex jumps. The category is divided into two subgroups:
*Category B (Junior Novices): Ages 9–10. Required test level: Rank 4.

• Category A (Senior Novices): Ages 11–12. Required test level: Rank 5. At this level, children are already jumping triple jumps at full speed at the All-Japan Novice Championships.
  Juniors
  *Age: 13 to 19 years old (for singles).
• Required rank: To qualify for the Japan Junior Championships, a skater must be at rank 6 (requires mastery of all triple jumps and difficult combination spins).
  Adults (Senior)
  Age: According to ISU rules, starting from the 2024/2025 season, adults can be rated at 17 years of age (within Japan, at local competitions, they may be allowed a little earlier if they have a high rank).
  Required rank: Highest ranks 7 and 8. Rank 7 is a pass to the adult Japanese Championships. Rank 8 is the highest technical rank, confirming the status of an international master (includes mastery of quadruple jumps or perfect 3-3 combinations).

There are 9 of them in total (0-8)
*Ranks 0–1 (Beginner): The very beginning. Basic forward/backward walking and simple sprints are tested. These badges are generally not allowed to compete.

• Rank 2: The first "competitive" level. Allows participation in local prefectural children's festivals.
  Rank 3: The minimum required for a skater to be registered for official club and interclub competitions. The skater must be able to perform basic spins and jumps (single axel, salchow, toe loop).

*Biellmann: A spin in which the skater grasps the blade from behind with one or both hands and lifts one leg overhead, creating a teardrop shape.

• Layback / Sideways: A deep arch of the body backward or sideways during the spin. An additional challenge is the transition from a layback to a Biellmann.
  *I-Spin: A vertical split. The free leg is extended straight up in front of the body, facing the body, forming the letter "I."
• Y-Spin: The leg is raised to the side, held by the hand, causing the body to resemble the letter
  *(Seated) Broken Leg: The free leg is extended out to the side or back, rather than forward, with the knee strongly bent.
• Pancake: The skater folds completely, with the head and torso resting on the thigh of the supporting leg, and the free leg placed on top of the supporting leg.
  *Cannonball: A variation where the skater sits as low as possible with their free leg extended forward, parallel to the ice, and uses their hands to hold it down
• Ring camel: From a swallow position, the skater throws their head back and uses their hands to pull the skate of their free leg toward their head, closing the ring.
  *Snail / Twist (Donut): The body is bent backwards in an arch, and the free leg is bent at the knee and held by the hand so that the body is parallel to the ice.
• Edge Change: Changing from the inside edge of the skate to the outside edge (or vice versa) while holding the swallow position.

Axel (Edge) The only jump performed facing forward. Because of this, it has a "half" in revolutions (3.5 or 4.5 revolutions). The most difficult jump. Lutz (Toe) Jumps from the outside edge backwards, has a complex counter-trajectory. Flip (Toe) Takes off from the inside edge backwards. Loop (Edge) Takes off from the outside edge of the right foot, crossing the legs in the air. Salchow (Edge) Takes off from the inside edge of the left foot backwards. Toe Loop (Toe) The simplest jump technically. Takes off from the toe of the left foot.