Ice Usage Diagram

  • General guidelines on where to practice jumps and spins.
  • Skating skill patterns, pattern dances, and programs use the whole ice.
  • Pay attention to what others are doing and be considerate about where you are practicing your skills.
  • Move around the ice and avoid practicing in one small area for a long time.
Image showing an ice rink. Jumps should generally be performed near the end hockey circles. Spins should generally be performed near the center of the rink. The spin area is roughly between the red hockey dots widthwise and extends slightly past the blue hockey lines lengthwise.

Last updated 8/20/2026