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Freestyle Testing

U.S. Figure Skating test requirements for the 2026–27 season.

About Testing

What Are Freestyle Tests?

U.S. Figure Skating freestyle tests allow skaters to demonstrate their skills and advance through a structured progression of levels. Tests are judged by U.S. Figure Skating officials and reflect each skater's jump, spin, and footwork proficiency.

SCSFSC hosts test sessions throughout the season. Contact our Club Director for information on upcoming test dates and how to register.

2026–27 Season

Requirements below reflect the 2026–27 rules. Changes are in effect for tests taken on or after March 3, 2026.

Official USFS PDF
Testing Questions Lindsay O'Donoghue
odonoghuelindsay@gmail.com

General Rules

  • Extra elements may be added without penalty; two different elements may be reskated if necessary.
  • Candidates must perform the minimum required but may choose to execute higher jumps.
  • For tests using competition protocols, standard program lengths apply.
  • See U.S. Figure Skating Rule 6100 for full definitions and descriptions.

Standard & Skate United Tests

Eight progressive levels from Pre-Preliminary through Gold.

Pre-Preliminary 1:40 max

Elements may be completed in a program (with or without music) or as isolated elements.

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • One waltz jump or single Axel
  • Four different jumps: two must be single jumps; the remaining two may be half jumps, single jumps, or one of each

Two combinations or one combination + one sequence permitted (max 2 jumps, except one may include 3). No jump more than twice. No double jumps.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • One spin in ONE position — min. 3 revs; may change feet; may NOT fly
  • One spin MAY change positions — min. 3 revs; may change feet; may NOT fly

Step / Sequence

1 Choreographic Sequence

  • At least two different movements (spirals, spread eagles, etc.)
  • Steps and turns may link movements
  • Pattern not restricted; must be clearly visible
  • Listed jumps and spins not permitted in the ChSq
Preliminary 2:10 max

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • One waltz jump or single Axel
  • Three different single jumps
  • One two-jump combination including two single jumps

Double Salchow, toe loop, and loop permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • One spin in ONE position — min. 3 revs; may change feet; may NOT fly
  • One spin MAY change positions — min. 3 revs; may change feet; may NOT fly

If two one-position spins are executed, they must be in different basic positions.

Step / Sequence

1 Choreographic Sequence

  • At least two different movements (spirals, spread eagles, etc.)
  • Steps and turns may link movements
  • Pattern not restricted; must be clearly visible
  • Listed jumps and spins not permitted in the ChSq
Pre-Bronze 2:10 max

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • One waltz jump or single Axel
  • Three different single jumps from: loop, flip, Lutz, or Axel
  • One two-jump combination including two single jumps

Double jumps (except double Axel) permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • One spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 6 revs; may fly
  • One spin in only one position, no change of foot — min. 4 revs; may fly

Step / Sequence

1 Choreographic Sequence

  • At least two different movements (spirals, spread eagles, etc.)
  • Steps and turns may link movements
  • Pattern not restricted; must be clearly visible
  • Listed jumps and spins not permitted in the ChSq
Bronze 2:40 max

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • One single Axel
  • Three different single jumps
  • One two-jump combination including two single jumps

Double jumps and one triple jump permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • One spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 8 revs; min. 2 revs in at least 2 positions; may fly
  • One spin in only one position, no change of foot — min. 5 revs; may fly

Step / Sequence

1 Step Sequence

  • Must fully utilize the ice surface
Pre-Silver 3:10 max

Also covers the Adult Intermediate test (3:10 max).

Jump Elements

6 Jump Elements

  • One single Axel
  • One double jump
  • One two-jump combination including at least one double jump
  • Three additional single-jump elements (may repeat jumps already performed)

Up to 3 combinations or 2 combinations + 1 sequence. Higher jumps permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • One spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 8 revs; min. 2 revs in each position; may fly
  • One spin in one position — min. 5 revs; may change feet; may fly

One of the two spins MUST have a flying entry.

Step / Sequence

1 Step Sequence

  • Must fully utilize the ice surface
Silver 3:40 max

Also covers the Adult Novice test (3:10 max).

Jump Elements

6 Jump Elements

  • One single Axel
  • Three different double jumps
  • One two-jump combination with at least two rotations
  • One additional single-jump element

Up to 3 combinations or 2 combinations + 1 sequence. No jump more than twice.

Spins

3 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 10 revs; min. 2 revs in each position; may fly
  • Flying spin, no change of foot or position — min. 6 revs
  • Choreographic spin — min. 3 consecutive revs on one or two blades; may change feet; may fly

Step / Sequence

1 Choreographic Sequence

  • Must be clearly visible
Pre-Gold 3:40 max

Also covers the Adult Junior Singles Test (3:40 max).

Jump Elements

6 Jump Elements

  • One single Axel
  • Four different double jumps, one of which must be a double flip, double Lutz, or double Axel
  • One two-jump combination with at least two rotations

Up to 3 combinations or 2 combinations + 1 sequence. Higher jumps permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

3 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 10 revs; all 3 basic positions with min. 2 revs each; may fly
  • Spin in one position — min. 6 revs; may change feet; may fly
  • Choreographic spin — min. 3 consecutive revs on one or two blades; may change feet; may fly

Step / Sequence

1 Choreographic Sequence

  • Must be clearly visible
Gold 4:10 max

Also covers the Adult Senior test (3:40 max).

Jump Elements

6 Jump Elements

  • One single Axel
  • Three different double jumps, one of which must be a double flip, double Lutz, or double Axel
  • Two two-jump combinations, each with at least two rotations

Up to 3 combinations or 2 combinations + 1 sequence. Higher jumps permitted. No jump more than twice.

Spins

3 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Spin combination (with or without change of foot) — min. 10 revs; all 3 basic positions with min. 2 revs each; may fly
  • Spin in one position — min. 6 revs; may change feet; may fly
  • Choreographic spin — min. 3 consecutive revs on one or two blades; may change feet; may fly

Step / Sequence

2 Sequences Required:

  • Step Sequence — must fully utilize the ice surface
  • Choreographic Sequence — must be clearly visible

Adult Tests

Designed for adult skaters. Four levels from Pre-Bronze through Gold.

Adult Pre-Bronze 1:40 max

Jump Elements

2 Jump Elements

  • Two different half or allowable single jumps

Only single and half-revolution jumps permitted. No single Lutz, single Axel, double, or triple jumps. Each jump may be repeated only in combination or sequence.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Min. 3 revolutions each; no flying entry
  • Two-foot spin permitted and counts as different from a one-foot spin

Step / Sequence

  • Connecting steps throughout the program are required
Adult Bronze 1:50 max

Jump Elements

4 Jump Elements

  • Three different jumps from: single toe loop, Salchow, loop, flip, or Lutz
  • One two- or three-jump combination including a waltz jump and/or allowable singles (no turn or change of foot between jumps)

All single jumps except single Axel permitted. No doubles or triples.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Min. 3 revs per foot (change of foot) or min. 3 revs total
  • Min. 2 revs in each position or position will not count

Step / Sequence

1 Step Sequence

  • May include skating skills elements and spirals
  • Jumps may be included
Adult Silver 2:10 max

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • Three different single jumps, two of which must be from: single loop, flip, Lutz, or Axel
  • One two- or three-jump combination including two single jumps
  • One jump sequence or additional combination of waltz jumps or single-rotation jumps

All single jumps (including single Axel) permitted. No doubles or triples.

Spins

2 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Min. 3 revs per foot (change of foot) or min. 3 revs total
  • Min. 2 revs in each position or position will not count

Step / Sequence

1 Step Sequence

  • Must be clearly visible and identifiable
  • May include skating skills elements, spirals, and jumps
Adult Gold 2:40 max

Jump Elements

5 Jump Elements

  • Four different single or allowable double jumps, two of which must be from: single Lutz, single Axel, double toe loop, or double Salchow
  • One two- or three-jump combination or sequence with at least one rotation

Permitted: all singles, double toe loop, double Salchow. Not permitted: double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel, or triple jumps.

Spins

3 Spins (different IJS codes)

  • Min. 4 revs per foot (change of foot) or min. 4 revs total
  • Min. 2 revs in each position or position will not count

Step / Sequence

1 Step Sequence

  • Must be clearly visible and identifiable
  • May include skating skills elements, spirals, and jumps

Adaptive Skating Tests

Four levels for skaters with physical, cognitive, or developmental differences. Any number of elements may be reskated at the judge's request.

Adaptive Pre-Bronze 1:40 max

Advanced Beginner Freestyle — elements from Badges 1–12 with emphasis on glide and turns.

6 Required Elements (any order)

  1. Consecutive forward one-foot swizzles (left and right foot)
  2. Consecutive backward one-foot swizzles (left and right foot)
  3. Bunny hop or two-foot jump in place
  4. Forward pivot
  5. Forward lunge or shoot-the-duck (any depth)
  6. T-stop (left or right)

Program should also include: two-foot turns, forward-to-backward/backward-to-forward gliding, consecutive forward crossovers, and forward inside/outside edges.

Adaptive Bronze 2:10 max

Intermediate Level Freestyle — emphasis on flow, carriage, and advancing skill level.

7 Required Elements (any order)

  1. Half flip jump
  2. Half Lutz jump
  3. Waltz jump
  4. Forward spiral
  5. Two-foot spin — min. 5 revolutions
  6. One-foot spin (upright position only) — min. 3 revolutions
  7. Hockey stop

Program should also include: consecutive backward crossovers, forward/backward outside and inside edges, forward inside three-turns, forward inside mohawks, and simple footwork.

Adaptive Silver 2:10 max

Well-balanced program with emphasis on spins, jumps, and footwork.

7 Required Elements (any order)

  1. Waltz jump
  2. Salchow jump
  3. Toe loop jump
  4. Combination jump: waltz jump / toe loop
  5. One-foot solo spin in one position, no change of foot (camel, sit, layback, or upright) — min. 4 revolutions
  6. Upright back spin, any entry — min. 4 revolutions
  7. Straight-line step sequence utilizing one-half of the ice
Adaptive Gold 2:40 max

Advanced Freestyle — emphasis on spins, spin combinations, advanced jumps, jump combinations, and footwork.

8 Required Elements (any order)

  1. Salchow jump
  2. Toe loop jump
  3. Single loop, flip, or Lutz (skater's choice)
  4. Combination jump: Salchow, toe loop, loop, flip, or Lutz + toe loop or loop (skater's choice)
  5. A different combination jump with a different first jump (second jump — toe loop or loop — may repeat)
  6. One-foot solo spin in one position, no change of foot (camel, sit, layback, or upright) — min. 5 revolutions
  7. One-foot combination spin with one change of position and one change of foot — min. 6 revs (3 revs per foot)
  8. Straight-line step sequence utilizing at least three-quarters of the ice

Ready to Test?

SCSFSC hosts test sessions throughout the season. Contact our Club Director, Lindsay O'Donoghue, for information on scheduling your test and upcoming test dates.

Contact Lindsay Official USFS PDF

Good to Know

  • Skaters must be USFS members to take official tests.
  • Extra elements may be added to a test program without penalty.
  • Two different elements may be reskated if necessary.
  • Candidates may choose to execute higher jumps than the minimum required.