Preliminary is considered a developmental level consisting of 8-20 skaters. All skaters must be 13 years and younger and must have passed the preliminary skating skills test or higher. Preliminary competes at nonqualifying competitions and the Eastern Sectional Championships.

Preliminary Tryout Skills

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  • Forward and Backward Crossovers w/Power
  • Advanced Forward Stroking
  • Backward Stroking
  • Swing rolls and Cross rolls
  • Power 3-Turns
  • Mohawks with speed
  • 2 Foot Twizzles
  • T-Stop
  • Perimeter power stroking
  • Backward 3-turns
  • Spins 
  • Spread Eagle/Ina Bauer*
  • Lunges
  • Spirals

*Denotes Bonus Skill and Not Required but Encouraged