Just wanted to give everyone in the U.S. who tests the adult moves in the field track that there is a proposal to change the elements at each level. So, pre-preliminary would translate into pre-bronze, preliminary into bronze, and so on. I haven't looked, so I don't know if all the elements are used in the adult version or not. Supposedly the passing score is 0.1 lower on each element for the adults.
So... those of you testing might want to consider the timing of your test, depending on whether the old or new version would be best for you. Obviously I don't know if this proposal will pass; it wll be interesting to see. Below, just fyi, I showed the current and proposed Bronze test elements. Too bad I can't pick and choose from the entire set of elements! I may be stuck having to do those awful alternating 3's after all!
Current:
Forward perimeter power crossover stroking
Backward perimeter power crossover stroking
forward power 3's
Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edge
5 step Mohawk
Proposed:
Forward and backward crossovers
Consecutive outside and inside spirals
Forward power 3's
Alternating forward 3-turns (outside and inside)
Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edge
If anyone wants more information, about the other levels, I can provide it. Anyone going to adult nationals can provide some input; there is a survey you can hand in there.
Pat
So... those of you testing might want to consider the timing of your test, depending on whether the old or new version would be best for you. Obviously I don't know if this proposal will pass; it wll be interesting to see. Below, just fyi, I showed the current and proposed Bronze test elements. Too bad I can't pick and choose from the entire set of elements! I may be stuck having to do those awful alternating 3's after all!
Current:
Forward perimeter power crossover stroking
Backward perimeter power crossover stroking
forward power 3's
Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edge
5 step Mohawk
Proposed:
Forward and backward crossovers
Consecutive outside and inside spirals
Forward power 3's
Alternating forward 3-turns (outside and inside)
Alternating backward crossovers to back outside edge
If anyone wants more information, about the other levels, I can provide it. Anyone going to adult nationals can provide some input; there is a survey you can hand in there.
Pat