USFSA & ISI Figure Skating Levels, Ice Skating Test Levels

USFSA & ISI Test Levels

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UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION (USFSA)
The USFSA's Basic Skills program for general skaters is called Basic Eights. The USFSA Basic Freestyle program is for those skaters who wish to progress into Free Skating skills while remaining in the group lesson environment. It is not a prerequisite to any USFSA Standard Test.

Snowplow Sam 1	Snowplow Sam 2	SnowPlow Sam 3
Sit and stand up with skates on: off ice Sit and stand up: on ice March in place March forward (8-10 steps) March, then glide on 2 feet Dip in place	March followed by a long glide Dip while moving Backward wiggles (6 in a row) Forward 2-foot swizzles (2-3 in a row) Rocking horse: one forward, one backward swizzle action 2-foot hop in place	Fwd skating (8-10 steps) Forward one-foot glide (R&L) Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row) Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row) Forward snowplow stop with skid Curves

Basic 1

Sit on ice and stand up

March forward across the ice

Forward 2-foot glide

Dip

Forward swizzles (6-8 in a row)

Backward wiggles (6-8 in a row)

Snowplow stop

Rocking horse (2-3)

2-foot hop in place (optional)

Basic 2

Forward 1-foot glides (R&L)

Backward 2-foot glide

Backward swizzles (6-8 in a row)

2-foot turn from fwd to backward in place

Moving snowplow stop

Fwd alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps, in a straight line (slalom-like pattern)

Basic 3

Fwd stroking, showing correct use of blade

Fwd 1/2 swizzle pumps on a circle (6-8 consecutive, Clockwise & Counter CW)

Moving fwd to backward 2-foot turn (CCW & CW)

Backward 1-foot glides (R&L)

Forward slalom

2-foot spin (up to 2 revolutions)

Basic 4

Forward Outside edge on a circle (R&L)

Forward Inside edge on a circle (R&L)

Forward crossovers (CW & CCW)

Forward Outside 3-turn from a stand-still position (R&L)

Back 1/2 swizzle pumps on a cirlce (CW & CCW)

Backward stroking

Backward snowplow stop (R&L)

Basic 5

Back Outside edge on a circle (R&L)

Back Inside edge on a circle (R&L)

Backward crossovers (CW & CCW)

Beginning 1-foot spin (up to 3 rev, optional entry & freefoot positions)

Hockey stop

Side toe hop (both directions)

Basic 6

Forward Inside 3-turn from a standstill position (R&L)

Moving backward to forward 2-foot turn on a circle (CW & CCW)

T-stop (R or L)

Bunny hop

Forward arabesque / spiral straight line (R or L)

Forward lunge (R or L)

Basic 7

Forward Inside open mohawk from a standstill position (R to L and L to R)

Back Outside edge to Forward Outside edge transition on a circle (R&L)

Ballet jump (R or L)

Back crossovers to a Back Outside edge glide (landing position) (CW & CCW)

Forward Inside pivots (R or L)

Basic 8

Moving FO 3-turn on a circle (R&L)

Moving FI 3-turn on a circle (R&L)

Combination move: 2 forward crossovers, FI mohawk, cross-behind, step into back cross over, step to FI edge (repeat 3 times CW & CCW)

One foot upright spin (optional entry & freefoot position)

Waltz jump

Mazurka (R or L)

Freestyle 1

Advanced forward stroking.

Basic FO & FI consecutive edges (4-6 edges)

Advanced BO 3-turn (CW & CCW, R&L)

Scratch spin from back cross overs (min 3 rev)

Waltz jump; from 2-3 back XOs

Half flip

Freestyle 2

Basic BO & BI consecutive edges (4-6 edges)

FO & FI spirals (CCW & CW, R&L)

Continuous forward progressive chasse sequence (CW & CCW)

Waltz 3s

Beginning back spin (2 turns)

Jump sequence: Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump

Toe loop

Freestyle 3

Forward & Backward cross overs in figure-8 pattern

Waltz Eight (MIF)

Advanced forward consecutive swing rolls (4-6 edges)

Back Inside 3-turn (CW & CCW)

Backspin with freefoot in crossed leg position (min 3 revs)

Salchow

Half Lutz

Jump combination: waltz-toe loop, or salchow-toe loop

Freestyle 4

Spiral sequence: Forward Inside spiral, FI mohawk, Backward Ooutside spiral (CW & CCW)

Forward power 3-turns (R&L)

Continuous back progressive, chasse sequence on a circle (CW & CCW)

Sit spin (3 revs)

Loop jump

Jump combination: waltz-loop

Freestyle 5

Back Outside 3-turn, mohawk into 3 back cross-overs (repeat 3 times)

Spiral sequence: Forward Outside spiral, FO 3-turn, one back cross-over, BI spiral (CW & CCW)

FO slide chasse swing roll sequence (3-6 times, alternating feet)

Camel spin (min 3 revs)

Forward upright spin to back scratch spin (3 revs per foot)

Jump combination: loop-loop

Flip jump

Jump sequence: waltz, falling leaf, toe loop

Freestyle 6

Alternating back cross-overs to Back Outside edges

5-step mohawk sequence (CW & CCW)

Spin combination: camel/sit (5 revs)

Split jump / stag jump

Jump sequence: waltz, half loop, Salchow

Lutz jump

Axel walkthrough; preparation, jump (Axel does not need to be landed to pass this test; skater should have an understanding of the mechanics)

USFSA Freestyle Test

Pre-Preliminary Free
The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the elements, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. The skater shall successfully complete the following required elements:

Waltz Jump

Salchow

Toe Loop

1/2 Flip

1/2 Lutz

One-foot upright spin minimum 3 revolutions.

Preliminary Free
The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of free skating. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the elements and a good sense of power (speed/flow). A relationship with the music should be attempted in the program. The following elements are required:

JUMPS:
Maximum of 5 SPINS: Maximum of 2 STEPS

Waltz jump
Salchow
Loop
Flip

One jump combination consisting of a single toe loop and one of the jumps listed above (no turn or change of foot between jumps).
One-foot backspin (3 revolutions).

Sit spin (3 revolutions) Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

Pre-Juvenile Free
The fundamentals of free skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required for all elements of free skating (jumps, spins as well as connecting moves). The program should utilize the ice surface and demonstrate some relationship with the music.

JUMPS	SPINS	STEPS
Loop Flip Lutz One Jump Combination	One Camel Spin Camel to Sit Spin Front to Backscratch Spin	Demonstration of connecting moves and steps throughout the program.

Juvenile Free
The candidate must skate the selected elements (jumps, spins, as well as connecting steps) on good edges, with good form, flow, power and preciseness. The candidate must also skate to the music and utilize the ice surface.

JUMPS	SPINS	STEPS
Three different single jumps, one of which must be an Axel One jump from the following: split, stag, falling leaf or half loop One jump combination consisting of two single jumps (no turns or change of foot between jumps)	Forward sit spin (minimum 4 revolutions in position) Ladies: Layback or attitude spin (minimum 4 revolutions in position) Men: Forward camel spin (minimum 4 revolutions in position) One spin with change of foot, change of position optional (minimum 4 revolutions each foot). Must include one of the following positions: camel, sit or attitude.	Connecting moves consisting of spirals and strong edges, etc. should be demonstrated throughout the program.

Intermediate Free
Strong, smooth edges and turns, combined with correct posture and effortless flow, utilizing the music and the ice surface are expected of the candidate in all types of free skating elements (jumps, spins, as well as connecting steps).

JUMPS
SPINS STEPS

Single loop, flip and Lutz - one each

Axel

One double jump: salchow, toe loop, or toe walley

One jump combination - two single jumps - no turn or change of foot between jumps

One jump combination - single/double, double/single or two doubles - no turn or change of foot between jumps
Sit to change foot sit spin - 4 revolutions each foot in position

Flying camel - 5 revolutions in position

Combination - one change of foot and one change of position - 4 revolutions each foot
Connecting moves consisting of spirals, spread eagles, etc. should be demonstrated throughout the program.

Novice Free
The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless; body motions well timed with the music, and the flow and power very good in all free skating elements (jumps, spins, as well as connecting steps). The program should fully utilize the ice surface and no major or consistent errors should be in evidence. The following elements are required:

JUMPS:
Max. of 7 jumps for men & 6 for ladies, including the following requirements: SPINS:
Maximum of 3 spins including the following requirements:
STEPS

Double Salchow
Double toe loop
Double loop

One 1 jump combination consisting of 2 double jumps (no turn or change of foot between jumps). Choice of camel spin, sit spin or layback spin (minimum 6 revolutions in position)

Flying spin (minimum 5 revolutions in position).

Spin combination consisting of at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum of 5 revolutions on each foot).
One step sequence or spiral sequence.

Junior Free
The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality, line and footwork control. The program should demonstrate a good, harmonious composition that is skated to the music with rhythm and expression while utilizing the full ice surface.

JUMPS
SPINS STEPS

At least three different double jumps, one of which must be a double flip

One jump combination consisting of two double jumps (no turn or change of foot between jumps)

One jump sequence consisting of small jumps, followed by any double jump Flying sit spin or flying change (reverse) sit spin (min. 6 revolutions in position)

Layback or crossfoot spin (minimum 6 revolutions in position)

Spin combination consisting of three positions and one change foot (minimum 5 revolutions on each foot) One circular step sequence of advanced difficulty, covering the ice surface, consisting of steps and turns in the field such as spread eagles, spiral combinations, three turns, brackets, etc.

Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

Senior Free
The candidate must give an excellent performance displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension and precise footwork control in all aspects of the selected elements. The program should fully utilize the ice surface, have a change of pace and superbly express the mood and rhythm of the music. Harmonious steps and connecting movements in time to the music should be maintained throughout the program.

JUMPS	SPINS	STEPS
At least 4 different double or triple jumps, one of which must be a double Lutz. If the skater elects to do triple jumps, only one may be repeated in combinations or jump sequences. Double Lutz. Two different jump combinations consisting of two double jumps or a double and a triple jump (no turn or change of foot between jumps).	At least four different spins (solo spins must be minimum 6 revolutions in position). At least four different spins (solo spins must be minimum 6 revolutions in position). One must be a spin combination consisting of at least two positions and at least one change of foot (minimum 10 total revolutions). Two additional spins.	One serpentine step sequence of very advanced difficulty with complex sequences of turns in the field which cover the entire ice surface and include counters and rockers. Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

ICE SKATING INSTITUTE (ISI)
The ISI Toddler program is for very young skaters who wish to learn basic "comfort" skills on the ice. It is similar to the USFSA Snowplow Sam program. The ISI Toddler program develops basic skating skills which are fundamental to all disciplines in skating. The list below includes the current required maneuvers for all Tot, Pre-Alpha–Delta & Freestyle.

Tot 1	Tot 2	Tot 3	Tot 4
Proper Way to fall Proper Way to Get Up Marching in standing position Marching while moving	Two-Foot jump in place Forward swizzle standing still Single swizzle Beginning two-Foot glide	Push and glide stroking Preparation for Snowplow Stop Dip Forward swizzle	T-Position and Push (Right And Left) Backward Swizzle Two-Foot or One-Foot snowplow stop Backward Wiggle

Pre-Alpha Alpha Beta Gamma Delta

Two-Foot Glide

One-Foot Glide (Right & Left)

Forward Swizzle

Backward Wiggle

Backward Swizzle Forward Stroking (6)

Forward Crossovers–Right Foot over Left (5)

Forward Crossovers–Left Foot over Right (5)

One-Foot Snowplow Stop Forward Stroking (6)

Forward Crossovers–Right Foot over Left (5)

Forward Crossovers – Left Foot over Right (5)

One-Foot Snowplow Stop Right Forward Outside 3-Turn

Left Forward Outside 3-Turn

Right Forward Inside Open Mohawk

Combination Left Forward Inside Open Mohawk

Combination Hockey Stop Right Forward Inside 3-Turn

Left Forward Inside 3-Turn

Forward Outside Edges and Forward Inside Edges

Shoot-the- Duck or Lunge

Bunny Hop

FREESTYLE 1-10 – TEST REQUIREMENTS

Freestyle 1

Forward Inside Pivot

Two-Foot Spin

Forward Arabesque

Backward Edges – Backward Outside Edges and Backward Inside Edges

One-Half Flip

Waltz Jump

Freestyle 2

Ballet Jump

One-Half Toe Walley

One-Half Lutz

One-Foot Spin

Two Forward Arabesques (On either foot – and on either outside or inside edge)

Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 3

Backward Outside or Backward Inside Pivot

Salchow Jump

Change Foot Spin

Backward Arabesque

Toe Loop Jump or Toe Walley Jump (Choice of One)

Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 4

Flip Jump

Loop Jump

Sit Spin

One-Half Loop Jump

Two Backward Arabesques (One each on the Right and Left foot)

Backward Outside and Backward Inside Three Turns / Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 5

Lutz Jump

Axel Jump

Camel Spin

Camel-Sit-Upright Spin

Fast Back Scratch Spin

Left Forward Outside Open Swing Choctaw, Left Forward Inside Open Choctaw, Left Forward Outside Bracket, Right Forward Inside Bracket / Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 6

Split Jump

Split Falling Leaf Jump

Jump Sequence – Axel / One-Half Loop / Flip Jump

Double Salchow Jump

Cross Foot, Layback, or Sit Change Sit Spin (choice of one)

Spin Combination with change of foot and position

Right Forward Outside Rocker, Left Backward Inside Counter / Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 7

Double Toe Loop or Double Toe Walley Jump

Two Walley jumps in a Row

Combination Spin with Change of Foot and Position

Flying Camel Spin

Jump Sequence – One-Foot Axel/ One-Quarter Flip/ Axel

Jump in Opposite Direction (Choice of one – Flip / Loop / Lutz)

Right Forward Inside Counter; Left Forward Inside Counter; Left Back Inside Rocker / Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 8

Double Loop Jump

Double Flip Jump

Split Lutz Jump

Flying Sit Spin or Axel Sit Spin (Choice of one)

Jump Sequence – One and One-Quarter Flip / One and One-Quarter Flip / Double Salchow

Illusion or Camel-Jump-Camel Spin (Choice of one)

Left Backward Inside Bracket / Dance Step Sequence

Freestyle 9

Arabesque/Bauer/Spread Eagle Combination

Double Lutz Jump

Axel / Double Loop Jump Combination

Axel in Opposite Direction or Double Axel Jump

Jump Combination – Rocker or Counter Jump / Double Toe Assisted Jump / Double Loop

Flying Camel into a Jump Sit Spin

Dance Step Sequence – Straight Line Pattern

Freestyle 10

Double Axel / Double Toe Loop Jump Combination

Triple Edge Jump (skater’s choice)

Death Drop

Four Alternating Axels in a Row or Triple Toe Assist Jump

Double Jump to the Right and Double Jump to the Left (not in sequence) or Triple Toe Assisted Jump/ Double Loop Jump Combination

Three Arabian Cartwheels or Butterfly Jumps in a Row (Choice of one)

Creative Dance Step Sequence

JUMPS: Maximum of 5	SPINS: Maximum of 2	STEPS
Waltz jump Salchow Loop Flip One jump combination consisting of a single toe loop and one of the jumps listed above (no turn or change of foot between jumps).	One-foot backspin (3 revolutions). Sit spin (3 revolutions)	Connecting moves and steps should be demonstrated throughout the program.

JUMPS: Max. of 7 jumps for men & 6 for ladies, including the following requirements:	SPINS: Maximum of 3 spins including the following requirements:	STEPS
Double Salchow Double toe loop Double loop One 1 jump combination consisting of 2 double jumps (no turn or change of foot between jumps).	Choice of camel spin, sit spin or layback spin (minimum 6 revolutions in position) Flying spin (minimum 5 revolutions in position). Spin combination consisting of at least one change of foot and at least one change of position (minimum of 5 revolutions on each foot).	One step sequence or spiral sequence.

Pre-Alpha	Alpha	Beta	Gamma	Delta
Two-Foot Glide One-Foot Glide (Right & Left) Forward Swizzle Backward Wiggle Backward Swizzle	Forward Stroking (6) Forward Crossovers–Right Foot over Left (5) Forward Crossovers–Left Foot over Right (5) One-Foot Snowplow Stop	Forward Stroking (6) Forward Crossovers–Right Foot over Left (5) Forward Crossovers – Left Foot over Right (5) One-Foot Snowplow Stop	Right Forward Outside 3-Turn Left Forward Outside 3-Turn Right Forward Inside Open Mohawk Combination Left Forward Inside Open Mohawk Combination Hockey Stop	Right Forward Inside 3-Turn Left Forward Inside 3-Turn Forward Outside Edges and Forward Inside Edges Shoot-the- Duck or Lunge Bunny Hop