TESTING INFO & OPPORTUNITIES

U.S. Figure Skating tests serve as a prerequisite for competition and offer an opportunity for athletes to achieve personal goals in the sport.

While competitive skaters are required to participate in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure in order to compete, all skaters may opt to take tests as a means of continually challenging themselves and their skating abilities. Tests are available in skating skills, singles, pairs and ice dance, and a separate track is available for adults age 21 and older.

When a skater passes the final test in each pathway, they earn the honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. 

For comprehensive information about the testing pathways, visit US Figure Skating's Testing Page

TESTING PATHWAYS & LEVELS

Skating Skills Singles Pattern Dance (Partnered or Solo) Free Dance (Partnered or Solo) Pairs
Pre-Preliminary Pre-Preliminary Preliminary Bronze Bronze
Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Bronze Pre-Silver Pre-Silver
Pre-Bronze Pre-Bronze Bronze Silver Silver
Bronze Bronze Pre-Silver Pre-Gold Pre-Gold
Pre-Silver Pre-Silver Silver Gold Gold
Silver Silver Pre-Gold
Pre-Gold Pre-Gold Gold
Gold Gold International