In senior games, the time duration of one playercouple to figure skate and impress the judges is 4 minutes, while in junior tournaments this time duration remains under 3 and a half minutes. Outofclub test fees do not apply for any skater whose home club is a member of skating council of illinois. Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. Figure skating test structure, they can choose to enter the excel, wellbalanced or adult levels as appropriate for their ability, test, level and age.
Competing us figure skating competitions that are sanctioned by us figure skating follow the rules set forth in the us figure skating rule book. Sanctioned by us figure skating approved by learn to skate usa the competition is open to all qualified skaters who are members in good standing of us figure skating and will be governed by the 2018 us figure skating competition rules. Please note that the info here relates to usfsa skaters, and will be different for isi and international skaters. Ice dance requirements for technical rules season 202021, effective july 1st, 2020. Skaters must perform each field move in the specified pattern while demonstrating adequate power, quickness, edge control, and extension throughout the pattern to be accepted into the level.
Here are 4 important resources for finding answers to your questions hint. Figure skating find errors in this edition of the rulebook. For any questions, contact email protected test dates. Important test updates, including information regarding virtual judging of tests.
Dublin iceland 7212 san ramon road dublin ca 94568. The test structure, considered the foundation of u. Us figure skating rule book safesport international skating union isu bay area ice dancers baid cal figure skating team silver stars synchronized skating team dublin iceland oakland ice. Please note that the info here relates to usfsa skaters, and will be different for isi. Figure skating requires each skater to pass a moves in the field test, as well as a free skating or free dance test, in order to qualify for the various levels of competition. Accountant action application appointed appropriate approved area code area code 617 associate beats bronze calif carnivals chairman championships city cleveland close competitions compulsory couple crossed dance judging dance test east edge event executive committee exhibitions falls figure skating club foot forward free skating george gold. It was the first winter sport to be included in the olympic games, when contested at the 1908 olympics in london. Usfsa rulebook united states figure skating association. Test requirements are the same for the excel and wellbalanced. Most of the testing requirements can be found in either the u. There will be free practice ice available for competitors in the wellbalanced and excel events the day of the competition from 7. Handbooks single and pair skating document changes 20202021 16 august 2020 presentation of the changes impacting season 20202021 with video examples 140mb download only. In the usars figure rule book reread the section standards of dance skating and judging criteria for dances.
Adults may choose to take standard figure skating tests if they wish. Skaters are required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current usfs rule book in sections 5000. There are specific levels designated for adults age 21 and older, but adults may also choose to test. Figure skating rulebook is the official publication for all the associations rules and bylaws. Our purpose has always been to promote interest in all phases of skating. For all purposes set forth in these bylaws or the official rules of u. The requirements for all free skate tests are found in the u. The ice dance and solo dance structures require skaters to perform three to four set pattern dances per level. This menu page links to information about the rules and the test elements and competition elements used for figure skating. New rules used to score figure skating requires that judges create two different sets of scores, multiplied against varying factors, averaged and then added. Figure skating rulebook, found at it is a good idea for skaters to look. As a result, clubs in the last frontier would typically only host one test session per year. 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. From competition eligibility and test prerequisites to required elements and rule changes, theres a lot to ask and a lot to learn.
To do so, they will frequently need to refer to the u. Rules new edge skatefest competition will be conducted under the rules and regulations set forth in the current edition of the us figure skating rule book. Oakland ice centersharks ice 519 18th street oakland ca 94612. Figure skating rules, which can be found in the official u. Dance test application schedule will be posted one week prior to test session on this page. May 11, 2018 there is a different figure skating test structure for adult ice skaters. Us figure skating rule book safesport international skating union isu bay area ice dancers baid cal figure skating team silver stars synchronized skating team dublin iceland oakland ice center golden skate.
Moves in the field standard track and adult free skate or free skating standard track and adult. Us figure skating requires that skaters testing at a club other than their home club submit a permission to test form of some nature. Although the name of the organization is the united states figure skating. Test schedules are generally compiled 1 week in advance of the test date. The athlete must skate up to the event they are seeking test credit for, in addition to having already passed any prerequisites prior to the competition event. There should be no more than six competitors maximum in a group, and all six should receive an award. At least the complete usfs intermediate free skate test or. Figure skating promotes interest and participation in the sport by. They are required to report on these sessions and to maintain files on skaters and judges. Some changes in special regulations and technical rules accepted by the 57th isu. In order to test a specific level of free skating or pairs test, skaters must first pass the corresponding moves in the field test. The competition will follow rules from the 2015 official u.
For compulsory ice dance tests, there is an option to test as an adult or as a. Sanction the 2015 bay state games usfsa figure skating competition is approved for sanction by usfsa. Figure skating, an athlete is defined as a member meeting the prerequisites of article xxi of. A snack bar will be available and both ice surfaces have spectator seating. At least one partner must have passed the appropriate pairs test. Figure skating will post the change on, notify club test chairs and ensure test forms are modified accordingly. Us figure skating membership and subscription to skating magazine introductory rates for first time us figure skating members frequent test sessions for freestyle, moves, dance and pair skating at member prices club sponsorship of competitions, exhibitions and critiques news and updates through the st moritz email newsletter. The board meetings are held at least once monthly and are open to all members. Further description of the elements of each test is available in the rule book. Closing date of entries is january 17, 2020 restrictions apply. To qualify for masters tests, the candidate must be 50 years of age or older. Figure skating board of directors has approved trying virtual judging of tests on an interim basis from jan.
Part two contains competition rules, test rules valid beginning sept. Eligibility eligible competitors are current members in good standing of us figure skating and shall be eligible to enter events based on their test status as of november 19, 2011. The chair will notify the chairs of the judges, rules and tests committees, and u. Several references in this manual will be made to u. Snfsc is a member of us figure skating usfs, the major governing body of all figure skating clubs in the united states. Figure skating was quickly spread from europe to the united states, where it was developed enormously. Figure skating rule book to gain a better understanding of all the test rules and expectations before testing. The skaters age as of the competition start date january 11, 2015. In the rsa achievement book read the section about taking achievement tests.
By the middle of the xix century, almost all of the existing compulsory figures were formed, as well as technical techniques for their performance. This publication contains all test diagrams and test. New skater clubs began to open, rules were improved, and new skate models were. Snfsc is governed by an elected several member board. If you would like to keep one on file that you can fill in with static information.
The undersigned agrees to hold harmless the us figure skating, denver figure skating club, south suburban ice. The international skating union is the international sport federation administering ice skating sports throughout the world. Lansing chapman skating rink williams college 76 latham st, williamstown, ma rink is 200ft by 85ft with seating for 2,000. International figure skating competitions began appearing in the late 19th century. Every official had to be flown in, given a hotel room and flown home, for starters.
Test application must be signed by your coach and accompanied by the required test fees. Figure skating singles athletes begin with the compete usa competitions. The history of figure skating stretches back to prehistoric times. Primitive ice skates appear in the archaeological record from about 3000 bc. It specifies the rules for testing, competitions, and all other figure skating related activities. Figure skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the united states.
New skater clubs began to open, rules were improved, and new skate models were developed. Isi has introduced more than 10 million individuals to the world of ice skating. As stated by the current us figure skating rulebook 3671 free skating events lowbeginner intermediate test track will be available for novice, junior, and senior skater may enter either the test track free skate program or the wellbalanced track free skate program but not both during the same nonqualifying competition. Rules for holding test sessions, page 159 rules for moves in the field tests, page 167 rules for singles free skate tests. The bylaws have ascending article numbers using roman numerals. This publication contains all test diagrams and test information that was previously included in a separate publication. Part two contains competition rules, test rules, moves in the field rules. An applicant not registered with us figure skating through pschs must submit a permissionto test letter from hisher home club. There are adult moves in the field tests, adult freeskating tests, adult pair skating tests, and adult free dance tests. The test chairs job is to plan, organize and run test sessions.
Skaters, parents, and coaches are encouraged to read part two, rule 1600 release of liability of the usfs rule book regarding club, facility, and usfs liability. Figure skating what it is, about, history, rules, jumps. Us figure skating, the town of greenwich and the windy hill skating club undertakes no responsibility for damage or injuries suffered by skaters or officials. The free dance and solo free dance tracks require a skater to perform a free dance to test up a level. 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. Rule book regarding club, facility, and usfs liability. Your signature on the entry form will indicate that you have read this. Edges were added by the dutch in the th and 14th century. Rules for holding test sessions, page 159 rules for moves in the field tests, page 167 rules for singles free skate tests, page 178. Figure skating, determines a skaters competition level. The official 202021 figure skating roster for the u. All about us figure skating tests sugar land ice and sports center. There are specific levels designated for adults age 21 and older, but adults may also choose to test and compete at standard levels. Figure skating adult skating committee home facebook.
To qualify for an adult test, the candidate must be 21 years of age or older. The figure skating is done on ice rinks, the dimensions of these rinks can vary from tournament to tournament. The four olympic disciplines are mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dance. There are two types of us figure skating competitions. For detailed information on the new marking system items 3 and 4, including a handbook for judges, educational videos, links to test forms and the skater. Pairs free skating program open to all qualified skaters.
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