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Requirements to Pass MITF

Source USFS 2010-11 Rulebook

A. Serious errors in Moves-in-the-Field tests are:

B. Mandatory errors in Moves-in-the-Field tests require a deduction of 0.1 and do not require a
     reskate of the element in question in order to pass the test.

     Mandatory errors are:

A. The elements in the Moves-in-the-Field tests shall be skated in the order as set forth in the
     schedule of tests.

B. As basic skating elements, Moves-in-the-Field turns must be judged in accordance with the
     criteria set forth in the corresponding test rules.

C. Moves-in-the-Field must be commenced from a standing, stationary position with a    maximum of seven introductory steps unless specified otherwise in TR 25.00.

D. If a skater starts a move on the wrong foot or skates a move other than that prescribed, the
     Moves-in-the-Field must draw attention to the mistake as soon as possible. The mistake must be treated as a false start.

     Such fresh start must be allowed only once without penalty; for a second fresh start, if incorrectly executed, the judges must deduct 0.1 from the mark that they would have otherwise given.

E. Directed by the Judge-in-Charge, skaters shall select the area on the ice surface for their moves in the field tests.

A. The head should be carried in an upright position, relaxed and held naturally;

B. The upper body should be upright, but not stiff;

C. The arms should be held gracefully;

D. The free leg should be extended, with the toe pointed.

A. An even speed and flow should be maintained throughout.

B. Maximum utilization of the ice surface is desirable. Ice coverage must not be obtained by the use of flat or shallow edges.

A. Passing total: the total points which must be obtained for the test from an individual judge in order to obtain a “pass” from that judge.

B. Passing average: the mark that, if obtained in each division of a test would result in a passing total for the test.

(1) velocity, speed or pace;

(2) flow across the ice; and

(3) acceleration.

A. Accuracy - the correct start, steps and adherence to the general pattern.

B. Edge quality - initiated through proper body alignment over the skating foot, creating a stable
     arc that travels uninterrupted until a required transition takes place. Depth of edge refers to the
     acuteness of the arc and is created by the lean of the body and the angle of the blade when it
     takes the ice. Good edge quality results in a confident, sure and controlled movement.

C. Turn quality – the proper skill and technique of how the turn should be performed. The correct
     entry and exit edges are to be adequate and maintained throughout the turn for its identification.

D. Extension - the general carriage should be erect, characterized by an extended bodyline. The
     angle of the head follows naturally from the line of the back; the arms should be naturally
     extended with the shoulders down and back. The skater's hands should follow the line of the
     movement being executed. The final extended position should be executed in a controlled
     manner and should achieve the maximum length of all body lines.

E. Quickness - quickness refers to foot speed. It is precise, rapid and crisp execution of turns,
     changes of edge and transitions. Quickness does not refer to the overall pace at which the move
     is skated, although in some moves the foot speed will result in a brisk and continuous cadence.
     Refinements to acknowledge include quick movement that is quiet, fluid and continuous without
     disturbing the proper and erect carriage of the upper body or interrupting the established rhythm.

F. Power - the creation and maintenance of speed and flow without visible effort. It is developed by
    a continuous rise and fall of the skating knee together with the pressure of the edge of the blade
    against the ice. The skater should demonstrate the ability to exert equal pressure against the
    surface of the ice on both right and left foot.  The end products of power are:

G. Continuous flow – the skater’s ability to maintain a consistent and undisturbed running edge
     across the ice. Flow does not necessarily relate to the speed at which the skater is traveling as it is
     sometimes best recognized as the skater starts to slow.

H. Posture/Carriage - the proper alignment of the hips, back, arms and shoulders and head over
     the skate. Unless the move requires a variation, typically, the skater's back should be straight,
     with the spine and head perpendicular to the surface of the ice. The arms should be extended out
     from the shoulders and level and relaxed. The free leg should be in a straight line and slightly
     turned out from the free hip to the free toe.

I.  Bilateral movement - the ability to execute movements on both sides of the body, clockwise and
    counterclockwise, forward and backward.

A. After a moves in the field test, only one element may be reskated. The reskate may consist of the
     entire element or a portion of the element.

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