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Aussie Skate Program Handbook - References

To help with my self-teaching, I used the Aussie Skate Program Handbook (found here) as a reference for progression, and then I found some video resources explaining/demonstrating the techniques.

Aussie Skate Program Handbook used for reference: 2022-06-02

Aussie Skate 1

• B. Dip in place
• C. Correct way to fall and stand up on ice
• D. March Forward across the ice (8-10 steps)
• E. Forward 2-foot Glide (1 metre)
• F. Forward Swizzles (6-8 in a row)
  • Coach Julia: Learn Figure Skating Forward Stroking! Beginner Ice Skating Tutorial (0:12 to 1:50) (2018-02-12)
  • Ice Coach Online: Ice Skating Tutorial - Lemons / Swizzles (0:00 to 2:46) (2015-01-09)
• G. Backward Wiggles (6-8 in a row)
  • Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (0:45 to 5:04) (2020-12-07)
• H. Rocking Horse (3 in a row)
  • Colleen McQuaid: USFSA Basic Skills: 1H - Rocking Horse (2014-04-24)
• I. Snow Plow Stop standing still (I’m not sure what the difference is with Aussie Skate 2.)
• J. Forward 1-foot Glide (R & L) (2 seconds) (Refer to Aussie Skate 3.)
• K. Optional Element - Forward Dip whilst moving (Refer to Aussie Skate 2.)

Aussie Skate 2

• A. Dip while Moving
• B. Backward Swizzles (6-8 in a row)
  • Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (7:02 to 9:21) (2020-12-07)
  • Ice Coach Online: Ice Skating Tutorial - Lemons / Swizzles (2:46) (2015-01-09)
• C. Forward 2-foot Glide on a Curve (R & L)
  • Ice Coach Online: Simple Ice Skating Trick for Beginners to Curve around the Corner on Ice! (2020-01-09)
• D. Moving Snow Plow Stop
  • Coach Julia: How to stop on Ice Skates, Forward Snowplow Stop (2018-04-19)
    • Covers both two-foot and one-foot variants.
  • Ice Coach Online: Learn how to do a snow plough stop on the ice (2013-12-24)
    • Covers both two-foot and one-foot variants.
• E. Forward Alternating ½ Swizzle Pumps in a Straight Line (R & L)
  • Colleen McQuaid: USFSA Basic Skills: 2F - Forward alternating half swizzle pumps (2014-04-24)
  • It might also help to look at the references for the circle cw/acw variant.
• F. 2-foot Turn - Forward to Backward while Standing Still (R & L)
  • Colleen McQuaid: USFSA Basic Skills: 2D - Two-foot turn in place (2014-04-24)
  • Also refer to the in-motion version under Aussie Skate 5. The ideas are the same. You just need to do it standing still.
• G. 2-foot Hop in Place / Jump on the Spot
  • Colleen McQuaid: USFSA Basic Skills: 1I - Two-foot hop in place (2014-04-24)
• H. Marching in a circle on the spot
• I. Backward Marching (8-10 steps)
• Optional Skill - 2-foot Hop Moving Forward
• Optional Skill - 2-foot Spin (1 rev) (Refer to Aussie Skate 4.)
• Optional Skill – Backward 2 Foot Glide

Aussie Skate 3

• A. Forward Slalom
  • Coach Julia: Learn The Two Foot Slalom - Forward and Backward! (1:40 to 7:15) (2022-12-12)
• B. Forward 1-foot Glide (R & L) (3-4 seconds)
  • Skate for Gold: How to One Foot Glide for Beginners | Beginner Series (2020-10-11)
  • Ice Coach Online: How to Glide on One Foot on the Ice! Skating Tutorial by Ice Coach Online! (2019-11-24)
    • This video also shows an alternative position than for Aussie Skate 3 which could be fun to try!
• C. Forward 1/2 Swizzle Pumps on a Circle CW & ACW (6-8 in a row)
  • Coach Julia: Learn Half Swizzle Pumps In Ice Skates! (0:58 to 8:10) (2024-06-09)
• Optional Skill - Commence Forward Stroking
  • IceSkating.London: T Push - Beginner Learn to Ice Skate Series (2022-09-15)

Aussie Skate 4

• A. Backward 1-foot Glides (R & L)
  • Coach Julia: How To Skate Backwards - The Best Basic Backward Skating Tutorial (5:04 to 7:02) (2020-12-07)
• B. Forward Stroking, showing correct use of blade
• C. Backward Alternating 1/2 Swizzle pumps in a straight line
• D. 2-foot Spin (2 rev)
• Optional Skill – Forward Chasses on a Circle (R&L)

Aussie Skate 5

• A. Forward Outside Edge on a semi-circle (R & L)
• B. Forward Inside Edge on a semi-circle (R & L)
• C. Forward Crossovers CW & ACW
• D. 2-foot Turn from Forward to Backward CW and ACW
  • Coach Julia: Learn To Turn On Ice! Two Foot Turn Skating Tutorial (2023-02-20)
  • Ice Coach Online: How to do a Two Foot Turn Both Ways on Ice! Skating Tutorial by Ice Coach Online! (2019-11-28)

Aussie Skate 6

• A. Backward Stroking
• B. Backward Slalom
  • Coach Julia: Learn The Two Foot Slalom - Forward and Backward! (7:15) (2022-12-12)
• C. Backward 1/2 Swizzle Pumps on a Circle CW & ACW (6-8 in a row)
  • Coach Julia: Learn Half Swizzle Pumps In Ice Skates! (8:10) (2024-06-09)
• D. 2-foot Turn from Backward to Forward (CW & ACW)

Aussie Skate 7

• A. Backward Outside Edge on a circle (R & L)
• B. Backward Inside Edge on a circle (R & L)
• C. Backward Crossovers (CW & ACW)
• D. Forward Outside 3-turn on a semi-circle
• Optional Skill - 2-foot spin (correct entry and exit; 3 rev)

Aussie Skate 8

• A. Forward Inside 3-turn on a semi-circle
• B. Forward Inside Open Mohawk (R to L & L to R)

Aussie Skate 9

• A. Forward Outside circle stroking (CW & ACW)
• B. Forward Inside circle stroking (CW & ACW)
• C. T-Stop (R & L)

Aussie Skate 10

• A. Forward Inside Pivots (R & L)
• B. Tap Toe Jump (R & L)
• C. Bunny Hop (R & L)
• D. 2-foot spin (correct entry and exit; 3 rev)