Technical Rules, Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance:
Proposal 227 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 95): Amend definitions of Program Component Scores:
Composition: Remove “Connections between and within elements” and “Pattern and ice coverage”
Presentation: Remove “Unison”
Skating Skills: Add “Unison” for pairs and ice dance
Proposal 230 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 96): Remove the order draw for free skates at ISU competitions. The starting order of the free skates will be in reverse order of the rankings after the short program.
Proposal 234 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 100): The Euler will no longer be a listed jump, and will have no base value.
An Euler (half-loop) is considered a non-listed jump, it will have no value when used in a jump combination between two listed jumps becomes and it will not be counted in the number of the allowed jumps of the concerned jump combination with the value indicated in the Scale of Value. An Euler jump cannot be included in the jump combination of the Short Program. An Euler (half-loop) can be executed, in between two listed jumps, only once in Free Skating.
Proposal 235 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 100): A jump sequence can have up to 3 jumps in singles skating, but only 2 jumps in pairs skating. An Euler is allowed in the jump sequence.
A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in Single Skating or two jumps in Pair Skating of any number of revolutions in which the second and/or the third jump is an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first/second jump into the take-off curve of the Axel jump. […] An Euler (half-loop) is considered a non-listed jump, it will have no value when used in a jump sequence between two listed jumps becomes and it will not be counted in the number of the allowed jumps of the concerned jump sequence with the value indicated in the Scale of Value. After the execution of an Euler (half- loop) no change of foot before the next jump is allowed. An Euler (half-loop) can only be executed once, in between two listed jumps, in Free Skating.
Proposal 236 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 100): Somersault-type jumps such as backflips would no longer be illegal moves.
Proposal 239 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 102): Reduce the number of jumping passes in the singles free skate from 7 to 6. Replace one leveled spin in the singles free skate with a choreographic spin.
A well-balanced Free Skating program for Men/Women must contain:
maximum of seven six jump elements (one of which must be an Axel type jump);
maximum of three spins, one of which must be a spin combination, one a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance and one a spin with only one position and one choreographic spin;
maximum of one step sequence; [Seniors only]
maximum of one choreographic sequence.
Proposal 240 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 103): Reduce the number of jump combinations/sequences in the singles free skate from 3 to 2.
A jump combination and a jump sequence may consist of the same or another single, double, triple or quadruple jump. There may be up to three two jump combinations or two one jump combinations without using an Euler (half-loop) and one jump sequence in the Free Skating. One jump combination or one jump sequence may consist of up to three jumps, the other two one of up to two jumps each. An Euler (half-loop) can only be executed once in Free Skating.
Proposal 241 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 103): The same type of jump cannot be included more than 3 times in the singles free skate, regardless of number of revolutions. +REP base value deduction changed from 70% to 80%. Additionally, define choreographic spin.
The same type of jump independent of the number of revolutions can be included not more than three times in the Free Skating program.
Any double jump (including double Axel) cannot be included more than twice in a Single’s Free Skating program (as a Solo Jump or a part of a Jump Combination / Sequence).
Of all triple and quadruple jumps only two can be executed twice. Of the two repetitions only one can be a quadruple jump. If at least one of these executions is in a Jump Combination/ Sequence, both executions are attributed their full numerical value according to the Scale of Value and calculation process described in Rule 353, 1.h), i) and ii.
If both executions are as solo jumps, the second of these solo jumps will be attributed 70% 80% of its numerical value according to the Scale of Value. Triple and quadruple jumps with the same name will be considered as two different jumps. No triple jump or quadruple jump can be attempted more than twice.
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A Choreographic Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Spin must have minimum 3 consecutive revolutions executed on one or two blades, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. The Technical Panel identifies the Choreographic Spin and it will be confirmed once the 3 consecutive revolutions have been completed. If the Choreographic Spin cannot be identified by the Technical panel, the third performed spin will be considered as the Choreographic Spin (Choreographic Spin confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.
Proposal 242 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 104): Twist lifts in pairs no longer required to land on a backward outside edge.
The Woman must be caught in the air at the waist by the Man prior to landing and be assisted to a smooth landing on the ice on a backward outside edge on one foot.
Proposal 245 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 106): In the pairs free skate - Replace one leveled lift with a choreographic lift (seniors only). Replace the leveled pair spin with a choreographic pair spin. Remove the choreographic sequence.
2. A Senior Well-Balanced Program must contain:
maximum of three two lifts, not all both from the same group, with full extension of the lifting arm/s;
maximum of one choreographic lift
maximum of one twist lift;
maximum of two different throw jumps;
maximum of one solo jump;
maximum of one jump combination or jump sequence;
maximum of one pair spin combination;
maximum of one choreographic pair spin
maximum of one death spiral different from the death spiral of the Short Program;
maximum of one choreographic sequence.
3. A Junior Well-Balanced Program must contain:
maximum of two lifts, not all from the same group with full extension of the lifting arm/s;
maximum of one twist lift;
maximum of two different throw jumps;
maximum of one solo jump;
maximum of one jump combination or sequence;
maximum of one pair spin combination;
maximum of one choreographic pair spin
maximum of one death spiral;
maximum of one choreographic sequence.
Proposal 246 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 106): Define choreographic pair spin and choreographic lift as follows:
A Choreographic Lift is a lift which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Lift must be ascending and descending whilst moving across the ice surface. It must have a minimum of 1 rotation. The Choreographic Lift does not have any limitations regarding the hold on entry or at any point during the lift. The lifting partner must have straight or almost straight arm(s) above the head at some point during the lift. If the Choreographic Lift is not identifiable to the panel, the third performed lift will be taken as the Choreographic Lift (Choreographic Lift confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.
A Choreographic Pair Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. A Choreographic Pair Spin must have a minimum of 3 consecutive revolutions executed on one or two blades at least by one partner, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. Lifting of partners is optional but should not consist of any lifting movement with full extension of the arm(s) if the lifted position is higher than a shoulder level. The Technical Panel identifies the Choreographic Pair Spin and it will be confirmed once the 3 consecutive revolutions have been completed. This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.
Proposal 251 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 108): Define the minimum duration of an ice dance lift to be 3 seconds. Remove definitions of the duration for short lifts and combination lifts; these will be defined in each season’s technical communications going forward. (Note: The 2024-2025 Ice Dance Technical Rules increased the maximum duration of a short lift from 7 to 8 seconds, and a combination lift from 12 to 13 seconds.)
