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
Skating Skills | Singles | Pattern Dance (Partnered or Solo) | Free Dance (Partnered or Solo) | Pairs |
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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 |
This required membershp fee allows skaters to particpate in IIA-hosted test sessions. Registered skaters receive a small discount on test session registration.
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