Which of the following statements is CORRECT in regard to Value Part recognition?

• A. Skills are considered different when they have a different number in the Xcel Code of Points.
• B. Skills with the same number in the Xcel Code of Points that have different degrees of turn are considered different.
• C. Mounts performed as elements within the exercise are considered different elements.
• D. All of these are correct.

Answer: (D)

Value Part recognition in Xcel is about how the Code of Points identifies and counts the elements that make up a routine. Each element has a specific value part, and different numbers represent different value parts, so when a skill changes to a different number in the Code, it’s treated as a separate element. If the same base skill is performed with different degrees of turn, it’s considered a different value part because the turn variation changes the element’s identity and difficulty. Mounts counted as parts of the exercise are also treated as separate elements, not just a setup or transition, and they contribute to the overall element count and value.

So, all of these aspects are correct: different numbers indicate different value parts, same-number elements with different turns are distinct, and mounts performed as part of the routine are counted as separate elements. For example, a skill coded with a twist or turn variation might be counted as a different value part than the same skill without the twist, and a mount used to start the routine is counted as its own element.