Sarah Saffer

Charleston FSC · Senior · 2022–2026

Best finish: 1st of 1 Gold Solo Pattern Dance 48th Annual Kathy Slack Troy Summer Competition · Jul 11, 2024

Highest jumps

1A
Axel · 3× · since Mar 2022
1Lz
Lutz · 3× · since Mar 2022
1Lo
Loop · 1× · since Mar 2022

Top element ChSt1 2 2022 LSA Spring Invitational · Mar 18, 2022

Spins and steps

CCoSp2 Change foot combination spin · since Mar 2022
SSp2 Sit spin · since Mar 2022
LSpB Layback spin · since May 2023

Competition history

2026

Jun 24, 2026 Gold Solo Pattern Dance P1 Argentine Tango + P2 Westminster Waltz Variation 2026 Chesapeake Open 31.9 points 5th of 6

P1 Argentine Tango

Place: 5th
Score: 15.55
Technical: 9.27
Components: 6.28

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, P1 Argentine Tango
Element	Base	GOE	Score
AT1Sq1+kpNNN	7	-2.28	4.72
AT2Sq1+kpNNN	7	-2.45	4.55

Program components, P1 Argentine Tango
Component	Factor	Score
Presentation	0.62	2.04
Skating Skills	0.62	2.14
Timing	0.62	2.1

P2 Westminster Waltz Variation

Place: 5th
Score: 16.35
Technical: 10.4
Components: 5.95

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, P2 Westminster Waltz Variation
Element	Base	GOE	Score
WW1Sq1Se1+kpNNN	3.5	-0.62	2.88
WW1Sq2Se1+kpNNN	3.5	-1.14	2.36
WW2Sq1Se1+kpNNN	3.5	-0.7	2.8
WW2Sq2Se1+kpNNN	3.5	-1.14	2.36

Program components, P2 Westminster Waltz Variation
Component	Factor	Score
Presentation	0.56	1.8
Skating Skills	0.744	2.45
Timing	0.56	1.7

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

2024

Jul 11, 2024 Gold Solo Pattern Dance First Dance + Second Dance 48th Annual Kathy Slack Troy Summer Competition 1st of 1

First Dance

Place: 1st
Majority: 3/1

Second Dance

Place: 1st
Majority: 3/1

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

2023

Sep 14, 2023 Pre-Gold Solo Pattern Dance P1 Paso Doble + P2 Blues Variation 2023 National Solo Dance Finals 21.48 points 15th of 15

P1 Paso Doble

Place: 15th
Score: 10.36
Technical: 5.15
Components: 5.21

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, P1 Paso Doble
Element	Base	GOE	Score
PD1SqB+kpNN	3.33	-1.5	1.83
PD2SqB+kpNN	3.33	-1.67	1.66
PD3SqB+kpNN	3.33	-1.67	1.66

Program components, P1 Paso Doble
Component	Factor	Score
Presentation	0.7	1.87
Skating Skills	0.7	1.82
Timing	0.7	1.52

P2 Blues Variation

Place: 15th
Score: 11.12
Technical: 5.25
Components: 5.87

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, P2 Blues Variation
Element	Base	GOE	Score
RPD21SqB+kpNN	5	-2.5	2.5
RPD22SqB+kpNN	5	-2.25	2.75

Program components, P2 Blues Variation
Component	Factor	Score
Presentation	0.7	1.87
Skating Skills	0.7	1.9
Timing	0.7	2.1

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

Jul 6, 2023 Senior Solo Free dance 47th Annual Kathy Slack Troy Summer Competition Majority 3/1 1st of 1

Free Dance

Place: 1st

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

May 11, 2023 Intermediate Plus Women Excel Free skate 2023 May Day Open and Compete USA 18.07 points 14th of 14

Free Skate

Place: 14th
Score: 18.07
Technical: 6.25
Components: 11.82

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
1Lz	0.6	-0.02	0.58
2F<<+COMBO+2T<<*	0.5	-0.25	0.25
CCoSp	0	0	0
1Aq	1.1	-0.11	0.99
2Lo<<+2T<<	0.99	-0.25	0.74
ChSt1	2	-0.59	1.41
2F<<+1A<+SEQ	1.52	-0.35	1.17
2Lo<<*	0	0	0
LSpB	1.2	-0.09	1.11

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Composition	2.34	4.24
Presentation	2.34	4.1
Skating Skills	2.34	3.48

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

2022

May 5, 2022 Silver Solo Pattern Dance P1 American Waltz + P2 Tango Variation May Day Open and Compete USA 38.88 points 4th of 4

P1 American Waltz

Place: 4th
Score: 16.62
Technical: 5.12
Components: 11.5

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, P1 American Waltz
Element	Base	GOE	Score
AW1SqB+kpNN	5	-2.44	2.56
AW2SqB+kpNN	5	-2.44	2.56

Program components, P1 American Waltz
Component	Factor	Score
Interpretation/Timing	1.56	3.51
Performance/Carriage	1.04	2.14
Skating Skills/Execution	2.6	5.85

P2 Tango Variation

Place: 4th
Score: 22.26
Technical: 9.06
Components: 13.2

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.

Elements, P2 Tango Variation
Element	Base	GOE	Score
RPD21SqB+kpNN	5	-0.56	4.44
RPD22SqB+kpNN	5	-0.38	4.62

Program components, P2 Tango Variation
Component	Factor	Score
Interpretation/Timing	1.56	4.1
Performance/Carriage	1.04	2.6
Skating Skills/Execution	2.6	6.5

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

Mar 18, 2022 Excel Intermediate Plus Women Free skate 2022 LSA Spring Invitational 26.06 points 5th of 5

Free Skate

Place: 5th
Score: 26.06
Technical: 10.11
Components: 15.95

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
1A	1.1	0	1.1
2F<<+2T<<+1Lo	1.4	-0.18	1.22
CCoSp2V	1.88	-0.13	1.75
ChSt1	2	0	2
2Lo<<+1A+SEQ	1.28	-0.37	0.91
2F<<+1T<<	0.55	-0.17	0.38
1Lz!	0.66	-0.02	0.64
1Lze	0.53	-0.07	0.46
SSp2	1.6	0.05	1.65

Program components, Free Skate
Component	Factor	Score
Interpretation of the Music	1.25	3.45
Performance	1.25	3.12
Skating Skills	3.75	9.38

Open event results Charleston FSC at this competition

Sarah Saffer

Highest jumps

Spins and steps

Competition history

2026

2024

2023

2022

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