Testing Overview
Tests are completed in front of a panel of U.S. Figure Skating officials, and successful completion allows skaters to advance through the levels of U.S. Figure Skating. Tests determine a skater's competition level, with the final test in each discipline allowing skaters to achieve the designation of U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist.
Resources
Resources
- U.S. Figure Skating Test Structure
- U.S. Figure Skating Moves in the Field Checklist (must log in to access)
Test Sessions at CVFSC
/Upcoming test session dates are available on the Events page. All test session registrations must be completed through EntryEeze. No paper forms will be accepted.
Cancellation Policy
By registering for a test session, you agree to the following cancellation policy:
Cancellations received in writing/email notification up to two weeks before the event will be transferred no more than two future test sessions. Issued refund will be less the credit card processing fees. CVFSC encourages you to communicate clearly with your coach to be sure your skater is ready to test. NO refunds will be processed for cancellations less than two weeks before the event. If the skater is ill or injured, a medical note will be required for last minute cancellations. It is the skater’s responsibility to notify the test chair of any last minute cancellation prior to the start time of the scheduled test session.
CVFSC reserves the right to cancel any test session due to lack of judges, participants, and/or other reasons that may be unexpected. In the unlikely event of cancellations, CVFSC will notify participants by phone and/or email. Your registration fees will be transferred to the next available test session, and the CVFSC is NOT responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind, including and without limitation, transportation and/or hotel costs incurred by registrant.
Volunteer Policy
Parents/guardians are required to provide a minimum of one hour of volunteer time per membership year at your skater’s test session. Volunteer signup on EntryEeze will be opened at the same time test session schedule is published. Failure to sign up for a time will result in the test chair assigning you a time one day prior to the test session.
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
By registering for a test session, you agree to the following cancellation policy:
Cancellations received in writing/email notification up to two weeks before the event will be transferred no more than two future test sessions. Issued refund will be less the credit card processing fees. CVFSC encourages you to communicate clearly with your coach to be sure your skater is ready to test. NO refunds will be processed for cancellations less than two weeks before the event. If the skater is ill or injured, a medical note will be required for last minute cancellations. It is the skater’s responsibility to notify the test chair of any last minute cancellation prior to the start time of the scheduled test session.
CVFSC reserves the right to cancel any test session due to lack of judges, participants, and/or other reasons that may be unexpected. In the unlikely event of cancellations, CVFSC will notify participants by phone and/or email. Your registration fees will be transferred to the next available test session, and the CVFSC is NOT responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind, including and without limitation, transportation and/or hotel costs incurred by registrant.
Volunteer Policy
Parents/guardians are required to provide a minimum of one hour of volunteer time per membership year at your skater’s test session. Volunteer signup on EntryEeze will be opened at the same time test session schedule is published. Failure to sign up for a time will result in the test chair assigning you a time one day prior to the test session.
Important Information
- Skaters should arrive to the test session at least ONE hour prior to the scheduled warm-up time.
- Please be prepared for last minute schedule changes due to emergencies and report any emergencies you have as early as you can. Failure to report an emergency will result in your test being cancelled without a refund.
- Please be respectful of judges, test chairs and volunteers as all of their time is generously donated!
USFSA IJS Protocol for Test Credit
In accordance with Rules TR 3.00, 4.01 and 4.02, which went into effect November 1, 2017, athletes may receive credit for meeting minimum scores at any competition held under the International Judge System (IJS). 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.
Events Eligible
Athletes
You achieved the minimum scores for receiving test credit for a competition event you "skated up" in. What do you do?
Step 1: While you are at the competition collect copies of the documents below. It is also recommended that you take pictures of them for safe keeping. Notify the competition chair at time of check in that you need a “Test Credit Packet” which includes:
Step 2: Please have your coach complete the CVFSC IJS Protocol for Test Credit Form
Step 3: Submit ALL these documents to our club by placing them in a sealed envelope in the club mailbox, just left of the front office door. Payment is required via your Entryeeze portal before we can submit your paperwork to U.S. Figure Skating.
Events Eligible
- Singles Free Skate: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior and Adult Gold
- Pairs Free Skate: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior
- Free Dance: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior
Athletes
You achieved the minimum scores for receiving test credit for a competition event you "skated up" in. What do you do?
Step 1: While you are at the competition collect copies of the documents below. It is also recommended that you take pictures of them for safe keeping. Notify the competition chair at time of check in that you need a “Test Credit Packet” which includes:
- A copy of the overall event results, that lists all of the skaters, in addition to the names of the Technical Controller and Event Referee. This is to prove the skater actually skated in the event.
- Your individual protocol
- Your Test Credit Skater Report, generated by the accountant. This has your name, your scores and
verifies you achieved a passing result.
Step 2: Please have your coach complete the CVFSC IJS Protocol for Test Credit Form
Step 3: Submit ALL these documents to our club by placing them in a sealed envelope in the club mailbox, just left of the front office door. Payment is required via your Entryeeze portal before we can submit your paperwork to U.S. Figure Skating.
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