Artistic
Skating
The various
artistic roller skating disciplines combine physical strength and stamina with
grace, poise, accuracy, balance and style.
There are four main categories within artistic skating:
Freeskating
The basic movements
in a freeskating routine consist of jumps, spins and footwork blended in harmony
with music.
Freeskating performances are skated in an interpretative manner so as to capture
the tempo and the mood of the music. When one witnesses this calibre of skating
by a skater it becomes a thrilling experience. Our appreciation is often a mixture
of admiration for the craftsmanship of the skilful skating technician and a
reflection of the combined beauty of the music, line and movement displayed
in the skating program. In
a Freeskating pairs routine the content includes such things as overhead lifts,
throw jumps or twist lifts, shadow jumps and spins
Dance
This discipline
of dance skating is much like ballroom dancing. If you enjoy music, rhythm and
the skill of skating footwork, if you are more into the skill of skating than
jumping then, dance, dance, dance! Partners and pairs are also encouraged.
Figures
The skater must trace a marked
circle for anything from 1 to 2 full circles, with many different requirements.
Turns of set sizes, take-offs rolling and standing, posture, speed and flow are
all important. Figures provides us with a demonstration of skill and control.
Precision
Precision Team Skating
involves a group of skaters performing a variety of movements, patterns and
formations to music. It involves a group of four or more skaters performing
various group formations and manoeuvres. Precision skating is fun to do and
fun to watch. Its rules
are flexible enough to allow lots of original ideas and innovations. It thrives
on colour and catchy music. If you are a team player this is your event.
Skate Victoria co-ordinates and hosts many league competition events and proficiency tests for club members who wish to participate in a nationally recognised and structured competitive/assessment events.
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