Figure skating member club, a collegiate club or an individual member in accordance with the current rulebook. Completing all the tests in a figure skating element is a difficult task. If you pass all the levels you will be recognized for you accomplishment with a gold medal. Men, pairs, ice dance and, when applicable, synchronized skating. Further description of the elements of each test is available in the rulebook. Permission is granted for clubs and rinks to reproduce for instructional or nonprofit purposes, with attribution. Alec schmitt with partner ashley haywood lakewood winter club 11th place short, 9th place free skate, 10th overall. This site is produced privately as a service to skaters and is not endorsed by us figure skating or other organizations. The figure skating test structure may be confusing to those new to ice skating. The professional skaters association psa is the official figure skating coachs education, training, and accreditation program for the u.
How figure skating scoring rewards risk over artistry. Us figure skating tests figure skating club of cincinnati. Usfsa rulebook united states figure skating association. Standard track tests are open to skaters of any age, but because adults who take up skating have more limitations.
Special olympics offers three 3 official figure skating events. Outofclub test fees do not apply for any skater whose home club is a member of skating council of illinois. Before the introduction of the team event, women could hope to get one of three medals. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing at the senior, junior, novice, intermediate, and juvenile levels. Changes may be necessary and are at the test chairs discretion. Medal opportunities are scarce in sports like figure skating. Quality paper and bindings were used,pictures and illustrations are beautiful. Allowing a singlejudge panel option for figure tests would help to ensure we have qualified figure test judges available.
I was confident that this book would be well received. Skaters already having a prepreliminary mif test or a higherlevel mif test will be equated with the. If, at the close of entries, there are four or fewer competitors registered for a qualifying event at a sectional adult championship, additional competitors from the same qualifying event in other sections shall be permitted to enter the u. Us figure skating was the earliest sport governing body to codify tests and competition standards for adult skating. Sign log book and pay at the pro shop prior to each session. Sanctioned by us figure skating approved by us figure skating basic skills the competition is open to all qualified skaters who are members in good standing of us figure skating and will be governed by the 2017 us figure skating competition rules. Pairs free skating program open to all qualified skaters. General membership information columbus figure skating club. The usfsa rulebook is the official guide to rules and requirements.
Skaters are eligible to compete in isu events at the junior or senior levels according. Adult freeskate tests were introduced in the mid1996s, and adult moves in the field mitf tests followed in 2002. Some skaters will complete the test track for multiple diciplines in figure skating, freestyle, dance, and moves. While most of the dances can be performed on a 85 x 185 foot ice surface, a regulation usa hockey rink is preferred. Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. Adult figure skating is a term used by skating organizations to refer to tests and competitions for amateur ice skaters over 21. The four olympic disciplines are mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Skating requires each member club and organizers of u. The 2017 peach open will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of u. However, a slight tapering or narrowing of the cross section of the blade is permitted.
Programs may determine the events offered and, if required, guidelines for the management of those events. An effortless, flowing and graceful execution should be achieved. All tests must be registered with the isi national office at least 30 days prior to the competition date. Us figure skatings governing council meeting is on may 37, 2017 in colorado springs, co. Figure skating, as set forth in the current rulebook, as well as any pertinent updates which have currently registered member of a u. Its also on the about us, forms page under competitions and also under tests. Figure skating officials are hosted by clubs across the country and offer skaters the opportunity to highlight their abilities and advance to the next level. Amend pairs test qualifications for competitions pages 223229, rulebook as. The category was originally aimed at skaters who had taken up the sport as adults, but more recently has expanded to include adult skaters performing and competing at an elite level adult masters, many of whom had skated competitively as children or adolescents. Maintenance of the long axis, the short axis and symmetry of the figure should especially be observed. Fs test currently requires one spin, but it will require the skaters to do 2. Fscc welcomes all outofclub skaters to join our test sessions. Adult skaters may enter adult events having passed the dances at the adult level. Skills competition not a world games event, but is.
This publication contains all test diagrams and test information that was previously included in a separate publication. Isi has introduced more than 10 million individuals to the world of ice skating. The rule revisions and clarifications summarized in these pages go into effect for all isi events and. Membership information cfsc waiver and release cfsc ice rules osu ice rink parking info segl sportsmanship award safe sport statement for membership renewal ohios return to play law parentathlete youth concussion guidance document safe sport statement for membership renewal. The 201718 figure skating season began on july 1, 2017, and ended on june 30, 2018. The isu is actually much more controlled by the many smaller member countries than by the traditional skating powers such as the us, canada, and russia, and they are firmly committed to holding an open competition in which all countries which are. For this second test judging is a little stricter but still should be a little forgiving. This chart is posted on the adult skating program page of u. This information is found in the rulebook beginning with rule 4200. Fscc regularly schedules us figure skating testing sessions for singles and pairs freestyle, moves in the field, and dance for all levels. The rulebook can be viewed online, downloaded and printed from your personal computer or saved to a data storage device. Dance test and competition judges authorized to judge. Most ice rinks offer group ice skating lessons, and part of most standard group figure skating lesson courses. Figure skating adult gold test must take and pass isi.
Founded in 1921, the association has more than 750member, schoolaffiliated and collegiate clubs. With the exception of athletes who are members of the same team dance, pairs, synchro, theatre, etc, minor. Figure skating championships the 17yearold skater bested both mirai nagasu and ashley wagner in. The rule from the nzifsa rules and regulations will be used in the case of any inconsistency with isu rules and regulations. Figure skating and the ice sports industry headquartered in.
Skaters are required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current usfs rule book in sections 5000. Jul 30, 2017 the board of directors of skate canada. It forms a right angle with the long axis where the lobes join. Figure skating events sample basic skills competition. Feb 22, 2018 notably, the pyeongchang games are the first to allow figure skaters to use music with lyrics for their programs, a new rule that was first introduced during the 20142015 figure skating season. Figure skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the united states. To enter in national or international bcompetitions a skater must have obtained a competition level test. The skater turns in the direction opposite to the curve. Moves in the field and free skating tests a skater must pass the moves in the field test. Isi ice skating program the ice sports industry isi.
Figure skating championships including the high score for the short dance at nationals. Figure skating rulebook is the official publication for all the associations rules and bylaws. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of power speed and flow attention should be given to depth of edges and. Singles competitions, pair skating and ice dancing. This book was bought as a gift for a figure skating fan. The team for the 2017 four continents championships was announced on january 21 and 22, 2017. Madison chock and evan bates compete in the short dance at the 2016 prudential u. Jan 20, 2017 karen chen just made a huge mark at the 2017 u. Jan 21, 2017 the 17yearold figure skater just shattered records everywhere last night january 20 at the 2017 u. Adult championships in order to bring the number of competitors up to a maximum of 12. This article outlines and explains figure skating tests and levels. At least one partner must have passed the appropriate pairs test. Figure skating ulebook important information about the u. Figure skating blades used during special olympics competitions must be sharpened to produce a flat to concave cross section without change to the width of the blade as measured between the two edges.
The 2012 greenwich town competition constant contact. The nzifsa rules and regulations extend these isu rules for domestic competitions and may be different in some cases. Figure skating championships the 17yearold skater bested both mirai nagasu and ashley wagner in the short dance, as well as gracie gold and. San diego figure skating communications a nonprofit educational organization sdfscenews. In the isu constitution and regulations, the masculine gender used in relation to. Figure skating championships were held from january 1422 at the sprint center in kansas city, missouri and silverstein eye centers arena in independence, missouri. Figures which consist of three lobes have two short axes which divide the figure into its three lobes. A singlejudge panel for all levels of tests within a discipline is consistent with solo pattern dance tests singlejudge panel option for solo preliminary through solo international pattern dance tests, rule jr 7. Figure skating under test opportunities for advanced skaters and those returning to the sport. Figure skatings qualifying competitions, which lead top athletes to u. Freestyle rules figure skating ford ice center and the scott hamilton skating academy are committed to the safety of all skaters and ensuring all have a fun environment both on and. A spin in which the skater remains in a spiral position while rotating. Figure skating in autumn 2016 and approved in december, champions at the 2017 u.
Figure skating find errors in this edition of the rulebook. Figure skating rule book to gain a better understanding of all the test rules and expectations before testing. Singles fs test elements adult figure skaters website. Coaches will not be allowed to protest a judges score on an athletes routine. The test structure, considered the foundation of u. Tests are prioritized and scheduled based on judge availability, which may necessitate a skater testing on an alternate day andor time to be mutually agreed upon by the test chair, skater, and professional. Moves in the field and free skating tests a skater must pass the moves in the field test before taking the same level free skating test. Part two contains competition rules, test rules, moves in the field rules, rules for singles, rules for pairs, rules for ice dance, rules for synchronized skating, moves in the field diagrams and pattern dance diagrams. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The ice sports industry isi is a nonprofit for owners, operators and developers of ice skating facilities. She failed to cleanly land the same jump at the 2018 us figure skating championship, in san jose california, but she still received 6. It was the first winter sport to be included in the olympic games, when contested at the 1908 olympics in london. All competitors must represent a current isi administrative member facility, club or skating school.
The time period of 30 days may vary for some local and district events as well as for isi national events. Figure skating rules bowling green state university. In cases not covered by these interpretations, the international skating union isuand national governing body ngb rules will govern for figure skating. Images may not be republished or used for any commercial purposes. Figure skating, determines a skaters competition level. Figure skating events sample basic skills competition february 24, 2017 sample ice rink 123 sample street. This publication contains all test diagrams and test. If you are taking usfsa tests at other clubs, you must get a letter of permission from a scis executive member to verify that you are a member in good standing of the scis. Also, the number of entries in the figure skating events at the olympics is now strictly limited.
Skater must skate the scheduled session time signed in for. Notably, the pyeongchang games are the first to allow figure skaters to use music with lyrics for their programs, a new rule that was first introduced during the 20142015 figure skating season. Professional skaters association official figure skating. I also think there should be a similar chart for dance there used to be a rule written in the rule book that if you had passed a certain level of dance before a certain date you could be grandfathered in at that level in moves the rule is not in the actual. I see that my 1st figure test puts me at prejuv level but not sure what level it would put me in at adult. A letter of permission from their home club will be required to accompany the test application. Championships no longer automatically qualify to the world championships. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. How seriously should we take figure skatings team event. Rules may not apply to nonisu events such as national championships. Competitive skaters entering qualifying dance competitions must pass the standard level tests.
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