Benjamin Shou

Dallas FSC · Junior · 2013–2015

Podiums: 1 × 1st1 × 2nd

Bests

Novice · IJS · Rules before 2018–19

Total: 127.15
Free skate: 86.09
Short program: 41.06

2015 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships · Jan 17, 2015

Free skate scores

Highest jumps

3S
Salchow · 24× · since Oct 2013
3T
Toe loop · 2× · since Oct 2014 · also 2T, 1T
2A
Axel · 23× · since Oct 2013
2Lz
Lutz · 12× · since Oct 2013 · also 1Lz
2F
Flip · 9× · since Oct 2013 · also 1F
2Lo
Loop · 3× · since Nov 2013 · also 1Lo

Spins and steps

CCoSp4 Change foot combination spin · since Oct 2013
CSSp4 Change foot sit spin · since Nov 2014
FSSp4 Flying sit spin · since Oct 2013
CCSp2 Change foot camel spin · since Sep 2015
StSq4 Step sequence · since Jan 2015

Competition history

2015

Sep 17, 2015 Junior Men Short Program + Free Skate 2015 US Challenge Skate 128.8 points 9th of 12

Short Program

Place: 5th
Score: 47.35
Technical: 22.76
Components: 24.59

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
2F	1.9	0.4	2.3
3S+2T	5.7	0.23	5.93
FSSp2V	1.6	-0.2	1.4
2A	3.63	0.5	4.13
StSq3	3.3	0.5	3.8
CCSp2	2.3	-0.1	2.2
CCoSp3p3	3	0	3

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1	5
Interpretation	1	4.75
Performance/Execution	1	5
Skating Skills	1	4.92
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	1	4.92

Free Skate

Place: 9th
Score: 81.45
Technical: 37.61
Components: 45.84
Deductions: 2

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S+2T	5.7	0.7	6.4
2Lz+1Lo+2F	4.5	0.3	4.8
2A	3.3	0.67	3.97
FSSp4	3	0	3
3Lz<<	2.1	-0.9	1.2
3S	4.4	-0.7	3.7
FCCoSp3p2	2.5	-0.2	2.3
StSq2	2.6	-0.5	2.1
2A+2T	5.06	0.17	5.23
3T<<	1.43	-0.6	0.83
2Lo	1.98	0	1.98
CCSp2	2.3	-0.2	2.1

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	2	9.66
Interpretation	2	8.34
Performance/Execution	2	8.84
Skating Skills	2	9.66
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	2	9.34

Printed deductions 2

Open event results Dallas FSC at this competition

Jan 17, 2015 Novice Men Short Program + Free Skate 2015 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships Memorial FSC Of Houston 127.15 points 5th of 12

Short Program

Place: 7th
Score: 41.06
Technical: 19.52
Components: 21.54

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
2Lz	2.1	-0.13	1.97
3S+2T	5.5	-1.4	4.1
CSSp4	3	-0.09	2.91
StSq2	2.6	0.14	2.74
2A	3.3	0.36	3.66
CCoSp3p4	3.5	0.64	4.14

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.9	4.46
Interpretation	0.9	4.34
Performance/Execution	0.9	4.28
Skating Skills	0.9	4.37
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	0.9	4.09

Free Skate

Place: 5th
Score: 86.09
Technical: 42.96
Components: 43.13

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	0.7	4.9
2Lz	2.1	0.51	2.61
StSq4	3.9	0.8	4.7
FCCoSp3p4	3.5	0.43	3.93
2A+2T	5.06	0.14	5.2
3T<	3.3	-1.3	2
3S+2T	6.05	0	6.05
2Lze+1Lo+2F	4.29	-0.56	3.73
2A	3.63	0.07	3.7
CCoSp3p3	3	0.07	3.07
FSSp4	3	0.07	3.07

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.8	8.8
Interpretation	1.8	8.48
Performance/Execution	1.8	8.48
Skating Skills	1.8	9.07
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	1.8	8.3

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

2014

Nov 18, 2014 Novice Men Short Program + Free Skate 2015 Midwestern Sectional Championships Memorial FSC Of Houston 115.18 points 4th of 10

Short Program

Place: 5th
Score: 39.34
Technical: 21.24
Components: 19.1
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3T	4.1	-2.1	2
3S+2T	5.5	0	5.5
CSSp4	3	-0.06	2.94
StSq3	3.3	0	3.3
2A	3.3	0.5	3.8
CCoSp3p4	3.5	0.2	3.7

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.9	3.83
Interpretation	0.9	3.83
Performance/Execution	0.9	3.78
Skating Skills	0.9	4.01
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	0.9	3.65

Printed deductions 1

Free Skate

Place: 4th
Score: 75.84
Technical: 35.17
Components: 41.67
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	0.42	4.62
2F	1.9	0	1.9
StSq3	3.3	0.1	3.4
FCCoSp3p3	3	0.1	3.1
2A+2T	5.06	0.3	5.36
3T<	3.3	-0.84	2.46
3S+REP	3.23	-2.1	1.13
2Lze+1Lo+2F	4.29	-0.42	3.87
2A	3.63	0	3.63
CCoSp3p3	3	0	3
FSSp3	2.6	0.1	2.7

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.8	8.28
Interpretation	1.8	8.19
Performance/Execution	1.8	8.28
Skating Skills	1.8	8.73
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	1.8	8.19

Printed deductions 1

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

Oct 18, 2014 Novice Men CR Short Program + Free Skate 2015 Southwestern Regional FS Championships Memorial FSC Of Houston 111.74 points 1st of 4

Short Program

Place: 2nd
Score: 36.64
Technical: 19.2
Components: 17.44

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3T<	3	-0.88	2.12
3S+2T	5.5	-0.18	5.32
CSSp3	2.6	0	2.6
StSq2	2.6	0.13	2.73
2A	3.3	0	3.3
CCoSp3p3	3	0.13	3.13

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.9	3.65
Interpretation	0.9	3.43
Performance/Execution	0.9	3.38
Skating Skills	0.9	3.55
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	0.9	3.43

Free Skate

Place: 1st
Score: 75.1
Technical: 39.07
Components: 37.03
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	0	4.2
2F	1.9	0.23	2.13
StSq3	3.3	-0.05	3.25
FCCoSp3p3	3	0	3
2A+2T	5.06	0.38	5.44
3T	4.51	-2.1	2.41
3S+2T	6.05	0	6.05
2Lz+1Lo+1F	3.41	-0.3	3.11
2A	3.63	0.25	3.88
CCoSp3p3	3	0	3
FSSp3	2.6	0	2.6

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.8	7.43
Interpretation	1.8	6.98
Performance/Execution	1.8	7.43
Skating Skills	1.8	8.1
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	1.8	7.09

Printed deductions 1

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

Sep 11, 2014 Novice Men Short Program + Free Skate 2014 U.S. Challenge Skate Memorial FSC Of Houston 104.04 points 6th of 11

Short Program

Place: 7th
Score: 34.89
Technical: 17.21
Components: 18.68
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3F<+COMBO	3.7	-2.1	1.6
3S	4.2	-0.93	3.27
CSSp3	2.6	0.17	2.77
StSq2	2.6	0	2.6
2A	3.3	0.17	3.47
CCoSp3p3	3	0.5	3.5

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.9	3.82
Interpretation	0.9	3.69
Performance/Execution	0.9	3.75
Skating Skills	0.9	3.82
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	0.9	3.6

Printed deductions 1

Free Skate

Place: 6th
Score: 69.15
Technical: 35.53
Components: 34.62
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	0.7	4.9
3F<<	1.9	-0.9	1
StSq2	2.6	0	2.6
FCCoSp3p2	2.5	0	2.5
2A+2T	5.06	-0.67	4.39
2F	2.09	-0.2	1.89
3S+2T	6.05	0	6.05
2Lz	2.31	0	2.31
2A	3.63	0.33	3.96
FSSp3	2.6	0.33	2.93
CCoSp3p3	3	0	3

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.8	6.89
Interpretation	1.8	6.44
Performance/Execution	1.8	7.34
Skating Skills	1.8	7.06
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement	1.8	6.89

Printed deductions 1

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

Jan 5, 2014 Intermediate Men Short Program + Free Skate 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships Memorial FSC Of Houston 89.84 points 8th of 12

Short Program

Place: 9th
Score: 30.27
Technical: 17.09
Components: 13.18

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
2A	3.3	-1	2.3
3S	4.2	-1.4	2.8
ChSt1	2	0.3	2.3
CCoSp4	3.5	0.29	3.79
2Lz+2T	3.74	-0.9	2.84
FSSp4	3	0.06	3.06

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.7	2.65
Interpretation	0.7	2.38
Performance/Execution	0.7	2.62
Skating Skills	0.7	2.93
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	0.7	2.6

Free Skate

Place: 7th
Score: 59.57
Technical: 29.31
Components: 30.26

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S+2T	5.5	0.7	6.2
3S	4.2	0.7	4.9
CCoSp4	3.5	0.29	3.79
ChSt1	2	0.5	2.5
2A	3.63	0.57	4.2
2Lo	1.98	0	1.98
1Lz+1Lo+1F	1.76	-0.06	1.7
A+2T	1.43	-0.2	1.23
FSSp3	2.6	0.21	2.81

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.4	6.2
Interpretation	1.4	6.01
Performance/Execution	1.4	5.75
Skating Skills	1.4	6.15
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	1.4	6.15

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

2013

Nov 20, 2013 Intermediate Men Short Program + Free Skate 2014 Midwestern Sectional Championships Memorial FSC Of Houston 89.04 points 4th of 12

Short Program

Place: 1st
Score: 36.51
Technical: 21.2
Components: 15.31

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
2A	3.3	1	4.3
3S	4.2	0.84	5.04
ChSt1	2	0.7	2.7
CCoSp2	2.5	0.2	2.7
2Lz+2T	3.74	0.12	3.86
FSSp3	2.6	0	2.6

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.7	3.04
Interpretation	0.7	3.07
Performance/Execution	0.7	3.01
Skating Skills	0.7	3.29
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	0.7	2.9

Free Skate

Place: 6th
Score: 52.53
Technical: 26.32
Components: 28.21
Deductions: 2

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	-2.1	2.1
2Lo	1.8	0	1.8
CCoSp4	3.5	0.1	3.6
ChSt1	2	0.7	2.7
2A	3.63	-0.2	3.43
3S+SEQ	3.7	-2.1	1.6
2Lz+1Lo+2F	4.84	-0.12	4.72
2A+1T	4.07	-0.6	3.47
FSSp3	2.6	0.3	2.9

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.4	5.74
Interpretation	1.4	5.74
Performance/Execution	1.4	5.53
Skating Skills	1.4	5.88
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	1.4	5.32

Printed deductions 2

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

Oct 12, 2013 Intermediate Men - CR Short Program + Free Skate 2014 Southwestern Regional Figure Skating Champion Memorial FSC Of Houston 88.13 points 2nd of 6

Short Program

Place: 2nd
Score: 29.91
Technical: 16.86
Components: 14.05
Deductions: 1

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Deductions Points taken off the segment score, for example for a fall or a time violation.

Elements, Short Program
Element	Base	GOE	Score
2A	3.3	0.38	3.68
3S	4.2	-2.1	2.1
ChSt1	2	0.7	2.7
CCoSp4	3.5	0	3.5
2Lz+COMBO	2.31	-0.68	1.63
FSSp4	3	0.25	3.25

Program components, Short Program
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	0.7	2.89
Interpretation	0.7	2.85
Performance/Execution	0.7	2.62
Skating Skills	0.7	2.8
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	0.7	2.89

Printed deductions 1

Free Skate

Place: 1st
Score: 58.22
Technical: 31.9
Components: 26.32

Technical score (TES) The points for every jump, spin and step sequence: each element’s base value plus its grade of execution.

Component score (PCS) The judges’ marks for the program as a whole, such as skating skills, composition and presentation, multiplied by a factor.

Base value What an element is worth before the judges grade how well it was done.

Grade of execution (GOE) The judges’ quality grade for an element, from −5 to +5, added to or taken from its base value.

Call marks q quarter short · < under-rotated · << downgraded · e wrong edge · ! unclear edge. The technical panel adds them to the element code.

Factor The multiplier a level and segment apply to each program component mark.

Elements, Free Skate
Element	Base	GOE	Score
3S	4.2	-0.88	3.32
3T<	2.9	-1.4	1.5
CCoSp2	2.5	0	2.5
ChSt1	2	0.35	2.35
2A+1Lo+2F	6.16	0	6.16
3S+2T	6.05	0	6.05
2Lz	2.31	-0.6	1.71
2A+2T	5.06	0	5.06
FSSp4	3	0.25	3.25

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Choreography/Composition	1.4	5.25
Interpretation	1.4	4.98
Performance/Execution	1.4	5.33
Skating Skills	1.4	5.78
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements	1.4	4.98

Open event results Memorial FSC Of Houston at this competition

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