Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Figure skating terminology

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This page in a nutshell: Figure skating is a complex sport with a long list of technical terms and competition rules. This page gives an overview of the most important terms, their correct spelling, abbreviation, and distinction from each other. At the same time, it gives guidance in how to make figure skating articles accessible to the widest possible general audience.

The WikiProject Figure skating terminology guide applies to articles within the scope of WikiProject Figure skating. It is based on the official rules and scoring guidelines published by the International Skating Union and the terminology and style guidelines presented by U.S. Figure Skating and Skate Canada. At the same time, it tries to meet the standards of Wikipedia's Manual of Style (especially MOS:TECHNICAL, MOS:JARGON, and MOS:NUM). This guide represents the consensus view of editors maintaining Wikipedia's articles about the sport of figure skating. However, if you notice any errors or disagree with certain recommendations, feel free to discuss them on this talk page.

Figure skating is a complex sport and performing art with a long list of technical terms. It is subject to continuous changes in performed elements, competition rules, and judging systems, which require a high degree of sensitivity and accuracy in wording. However, figure skating is a sport that casual readers may only watch every four years at the Winter Olympics, not being familiar with its rules and terms. This guide gives an overview of the most important terms, their correct spelling, abbreviation, concise definition, and distinction from each other, while giving guidance in how to make figure skating articles accessible to the widest possible general audience.