What you can't watch without
The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.
B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 4Competition and scoring
- How does figure skating competition work?Singles and pairs skate a short program and then free skating; ice dance couples skate a rhythm dance and then a free dance.
- How are jumps and spins scored in figure skating?Each element has a base value set in the ISU Scale of Values.
- What are the program components in figure skating?Judges mark the whole performance on three components: composition, presentation and skating skills.
- How many points do you lose for a fall in figure skating?A fall is when a skater loses control and most of their weight rests on the ice on anything but the blades.