Adult competition events have specific elements that must be included as part of
their well balanced program requirements. The International Judging System
(IJS) is based upon skaters completing a maximum number of
opportunities within their programs. The following process will be used
to integrate the Adult Well Balanced Program requirements into the Adult Events
that will be judged using the IJS system.
1. Jump combination or sequence - Adult free skating events (Bronze and
higher) allow a maximum number of jump combinations or sequences but
require at least one to be included in a skater's program. For events that
are judged under the IJS system and have a jump combination/sequence
required the following will apply:
In the event a skater does not perform a jump combination or jump
sequence when it is required, the technical panel will add "+sequence" to
the last jump element. No additional penalty will be assessed.
2. Axel jump - If an axel type jump is required by the Well Balance Program
requirements but not performed within the maximum allowed number of jump
elements, the last jump performed and included in the skater's identified
elements list will receive an "*" / No Value designation and fill a box. (This is the
same procedure used for other non- Adult IJS events).