Glossary of Figure Skating Terms - E

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Edge violation

Refers to performing a jump on the wrong edge.

Element

An identifiable component of a program. Includes spins, spirals, jumps, footwork, lifts, etc.

Eligible

Skaters who earn money only from ISU-approved competitions and exhibitions. Only eligible skaters may compete in the Olympic Games.

Edge

May refer either to part of the skate blade, or the result of skating on that part. May be either inside (towards the body) or outside (away from the body), and forward or backward, for a total for four different edges. A "deep edge" is a deep lean on the edge of the skate. Deep edges are rewarded, while skating on a "flat" (on both edges at the same time) is discouraged.

Edge jump

A general term to refer to any of the three jumps that take off from an edge.

European Figure Skating Championships

An ISU Championship for skaters from European countries.

Europeans

An informal name for the European Figure Skating Championships.

Exhibition

Non-competition skating or a show. Exhibitions often feature elements banned in competition as well as spotlights and show lighting. Also: the gala after a competition in which the highest placing skaters perform a show program.

Extension

The way a body part is held in a stretched position.