Northern Colorado Orcas
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Figures
Figures are a short series of elements that is performed individually in front of a panel of 7 judges and judged on a scale of 1-10. For Novice, Intermediate, and 12 and under age group, 4 figures are competed at a given meet. The two compulsory figures are done at every competition while and the other 2 are randomly selected 72 hours prior to the competition. Figures are 50% of a swimmers routine score. 13-15 Age Group swimmers compete 2 randomly selected figures at the meet. Age-Group swimmers 16 and older do not perform Figures.
Novice Figures (2023-2025)
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Bent Knee, Alternate
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Blossom
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Dolphin
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Kipnus
Intermediate Figures (2023-2025)
Compulsory
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Ballet Leg Single
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Barracuda
Group 1
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Walkover, Front
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Kip, Bent Knee
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Group 2
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Tower
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Walkover, Back
12U Age Group Figures (2023-2025)
Compulsory
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Straight Ballet Leg
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Barracuda
Group 1
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Front Ariana
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Tower
Group 2
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Water Drop
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Swordfish
Group 3
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Kip
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Swanita Spinning 180
Youth Figures (2023-2025)
Section A
Group 1
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Flamingo Bent Knee, Twist Spin
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Cyclone, Open 180
Group 2
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Barracuda Airborne Split Spin 180
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Swordfish Straight Leg Ariana Rotation
Section B
Group 3
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Whip Continuous Spin 720
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Saturn
Group 4
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Venus
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Albatross Spin Up 720
Section C
Group 5
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Rio Straight Leg
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Walkover Back Closing 360
Group 6
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Ipanema Spinning 180
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Kip Combined Spin