Get Usfsa Permission To Test Form 2020-2024

Currently, skaters must reach age 15 by July 1 of the preceding year to be eligible for senior competition, including the Olympics. The new rule calls for an increase after next season: turning 16 years old to be eligible for senior competition starting in 2023-24.

Skaters can execute up to three jump combinations or jump sequences in the free skating program and can consist of the same or a different single, double, triple, or quadruple jump. One jump combination may consist of up to three jumps, while the other two jump combinations can consist of up to two jumps.

When performing in ISU (International Skating Union) Championships, competitors must follow “The Katarina Rule.” Coming into effect after the 1988 games, the rule required female competitors to cover their hips and butts. The rule was repealed in 2004, allowing skaters to wear pants, tights, and unitards.

The test structure, considered the foundation of U.S. Figure Skating, determines a skater's competition level. Test sessions featuring panels of U.S. 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.

The 6.0 system was used in international figure skating competitions until 2004, when it was replaced by the ISU Judging System (IJS). This was in response to two scandals that occurred in 2002. The first scandal arose during the pair skating competition at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Training and injuries Competitive skaters now spend more time on conditioning and weight training than they did in the 1970s and '80s. Because they no longer have to spend up to four hours a day practicing figures, they can now spend that time on freestyle skating.

Currently, skaters must reach age 15 by July 1 of the preceding year to be eligible for senior competition, including the Olympics. The new rule calls for an increase after next season: turning 16 years old to be eligible for senior competition starting in 2023-24.

The test structure for ice dance includes tests in pattern dances, as well as free dances, and includes the following levels: Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold, Junior International and Senior International.

Currently, skaters must reach age 15 by July 1 of the preceding year to be eligible for senior competition, including the Olympics. The new rule calls for an increase after next season: turning 16 years old to be eligible for senior competition starting in 2023-24.

Skaters can execute up to three jump combinations or jump sequences in the free skating program and can consist of the same or a different single, double, triple, or quadruple jump. One jump combination may consist of up to three jumps, while the other two jump combinations can consist of up to two jumps.

When performing in ISU (International Skating Union) Championships, competitors must follow “The Katarina Rule.” Coming into effect after the 1988 games, the rule required female competitors to cover their hips and butts. The rule was repealed in 2004, allowing skaters to wear pants, tights, and unitards.

The test structure, considered the foundation of U.S. Figure Skating, determines a skater's competition level. Test sessions featuring panels of U.S. 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.

The 6.0 system was used in international figure skating competitions until 2004, when it was replaced by the ISU Judging System (IJS). This was in response to two scandals that occurred in 2002. The first scandal arose during the pair skating competition at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Training and injuries Competitive skaters now spend more time on conditioning and weight training than they did in the 1970s and '80s. Because they no longer have to spend up to four hours a day practicing figures, they can now spend that time on freestyle skating.

Currently, skaters must reach age 15 by July 1 of the preceding year to be eligible for senior competition, including the Olympics. The new rule calls for an increase after next season: turning 16 years old to be eligible for senior competition starting in 2023-24.

The test structure for ice dance includes tests in pattern dances, as well as free dances, and includes the following levels: Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold, Junior International and Senior International.