This menu page links to information about the Rules and
the Test Elements and Competition Elements used for
Figure Skating. Please note that the info here relates
to USFSA skaters, and will be different for ISI and
international skaters. Also it is very important to
understand that the information presented on this site
is for informational purposes only and that the USFSA
Rulebook and relevant competition announcements are the
"true word" on any subject. Any errors here are my own.
Rules and Regulations
Test Elements
- Singles
- How a Test is Conducted
- FS Test Elements (PrePreliminary-Juvenile) (2009 rules)
- FS Test Elements (Intermediate-Senior) (2009 rules)
- FS Test Elements (Adult) (2009 rules)
- About Errors and Reskates
- Moves in the Field
- How a Test is Conducted
- MIF Test Elements (PrePreliminary-Juvenile) (2011 rules)
- MIF Test Elements (Intermediate-Senior) (2011 rules)
- MIF Test Elements (Adult) (2011 rules)
- About Errors and Reskates
- Focus Elements
- Dance
- How a Test is Conducted
- Compulsory Dances
- Free Dance Tests (2009 rules)
- Types of Dance Tests (Standard, Solo, Adult, Master, etc)
- Dance Patterns and Information (from Starlight Dance Club)
Competition Requirements
USFSA Program Elements Worksheets
- 2011-12 Singles SP Elements Interm-Senior
- 2011-12 Singles FS Elements Juv-Senior
- 2011-12 Singles FS Elements NoTest-PreJuv
- 2011-12 Pairs SP Elements Novice-Senior
- 2011-12 Pairs FS Elements Novice-Senior
- 2011-12 Pairs FS Elements PreJuv-Interm
- 2011-12 Test Track Elements
- 2010-11 Singles SP Elements Interm-Senior
- 2010-11 Singles FS Elements Juv-Senior
- 2010-11 Singles FS Elements NoTest-PreJuv
- 2010-11 Pairs SP Elements Novice-Senior
- 2010-11 Pairs FS Elements Novice-Senior
- 2010-11 Pairs FS Elements PreJuv-Interm
- 2010-11 Test Track Elements
- 2010-11 Test Track Flow Chart
- 2010-11 Basic Skills Elements
- Singles/Pairs IJS page at USFSA (latest info)
- Test Track Elements page at USFSA (latest info)
- Basic Skills page at USFSA (latest info)
- Singles
- Well-Balanced FS Elements (NoTest-Juvenile) (2009 rules)
- Well-Balanced FS Elements (Interm-Senior) (2009 rules)
- Clarifying Notes on Well-Balanced FS
- Short Program (SP) Elements (2009 rules)
- Clarifying Notes on SP Requirements
- Eligibility Rules (Test/Age) (2009 rules)
- Short Program Deductions 6.0 System
- General Deductions 6.0 System
- Adult Singles
- Adult Masters Well Balanced FS
- Adult Well-Balanced FS (2009 rules)
- Adult Eligibility Rules (Test/Age) (2009 rules)
- Adult Age Divisions
- General Rules for Competition
- About Falls and Stops During Competition (2006 rules)
- Competition Timing Rules (too short/too long) (2006 rules)
- Scoring 6.0 System (How to Interpret Your Scores)
- PDF version of "Scores" for posting on wall at Competition
Direct from the Source -- USFSA Rulebook Information
- How to get a USFSA Rulebook
- USFSA Rulebook Online Version (2011-12)
- USFSA Tests Book, with diagrams
- Info on MIF Test Elements (includes diagrams & video)
Miscellaneous Information
Rules Changes as enacted by the Apr 29-30 2011 Governing Council are described on the 2010-2011 Combined Report of Action. The interesting stuff starts with items #77-83 (pages 15-17) on Adult elements, then with #116 (page 28; Open Juv age), continues with Dance changes #117-128 (pages 29-36), then starts Freeskate/Singles rules at #134-151 (pages 37-41). Skaters competing this Spring/Summer should note that new elements were approved for the well-balanced program track. These elements (well-balanced program) take effect June 1, 2011. However, even though the test requirements for many levels change effective June 1, 2011, the test track competitive events do not take effect until September 1, 2011 (summary now includes links to new USFSA elements sheets).