- Joined
- Jul 26, 2016
Skate Canada sent an email detailing its terminology change for two steps:
The term "C Step" will be used for the step formerly known as "Mohawk"
The term "S Step" will be used for the step formerly known as "Choctaw"
I applaud this change in being more respectful and culturally sensitive .
I am curious - what are these steps called in other parts of the world? I guess I grew up using the old terminology, not really thinking at the time that there was a certain level of insensitivity in their use. are the terms "C Step" and "S Step" commonly used elsewhere? Are there other names for the steps? I note that their email indicates this change only for "domestic applications" which makes me think that the C and S Step are not commonly used elsewhere. But that's confusing, if you have one set of terms domestically but something else internationally? What is the ISU's position on this?
The term "C Step" will be used for the step formerly known as "Mohawk"
The term "S Step" will be used for the step formerly known as "Choctaw"
I applaud this change in being more respectful and culturally sensitive .
I am curious - what are these steps called in other parts of the world? I guess I grew up using the old terminology, not really thinking at the time that there was a certain level of insensitivity in their use. are the terms "C Step" and "S Step" commonly used elsewhere? Are there other names for the steps? I note that their email indicates this change only for "domestic applications" which makes me think that the C and S Step are not commonly used elsewhere. But that's confusing, if you have one set of terms domestically but something else internationally? What is the ISU's position on this?