Competition Program Requirements

Any U.S. Figure Skating member in good standing may compete in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions.

Guidelines for Critiques at Nonqualifying Competitions (2/10/21)

Any U.S. Figure Skating member in good standing may compete in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions. Competitions may cover all four disciplines of U.S. Figure Skating: singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

The program requirements for all of the event types offered by U.S. Figure Skating can be found below. To learn more about participating in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competitions, click here.

For resources and requirements for hosting sanctioned U.S. Figure Skating competitions, to go Members Only - Clubs - Hosting an Event.

Need to miss school for a U.S. Figure Skating competition or event? Fill out the School Absence Letter Request Form

Standard Nonqualifying Announcement Template

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

7/26/24 - The 2024-25 Synchronized Free Skate Chart for Preliminary through Senior was updated.

7/22/24 - The 2024-25 Pairs Short Program and Free Skate charts were updated to show the final requirements for the 2024-25 season as approved and posted by the ISU.

7/22/24 - The 2024-25 requirements for Special Olympics Unified Synchronized Skating were posted.

7/1/24 - The Jump Challenge, Spins Challenge and Compulsory Moves event charts were updated to reflect the removal of the no test level.

7/1/24 - The 2024-25 Pattern Dance Chart was updated to correct the names of Tango Fiesta and Tango Canasta.

Program Requirements Charts:

Singles

Short Program (Juvenile-Senior):
2024-25 [March 5, 2024-March 3, 2025]

Well-Balanced Free Skate (No Test-Senior):
2024-25 [March 5, 2024-March 3, 2025]

Adult Well-Balanced Free Skate:
2023-24 [July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024]

Excel Free Skate 2024:
2023-2 4 [January 1, 2024-December 31, 2024]

Pairs

Short Program (Novice-Senior):
2024-25 [May 21, 2024-May 19, 2025]

Free Skate (Juvenile-Senior):
2024-25 [May 21, 2024-May 19, 2025]

Adult Pairs:
2023-24 [July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024]

Partnered Ice Dance

Pattern Dance (All Levels):
2024-25 [May 21, 2024-May 19, 2025]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Pre-Juvenile through Senior

Rhythm Dance (Junior-Senior):
2024-25 [May 21, 2024-May 20, 2025]

Free Dance (Pre-Juv.-Senior):
2024-25 [May 21, 2024-May 20, 2025]

Adult Partnered Pattern Dance:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Adult Events

Adult Partnered Free Dance:
2023-24 [July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024]

Solo Dance

For the 2024 Solo Dance Series Handbook with competition information and requirements, CLICK HERE. For a list of changes to the 2024 Solo Dance Series Handbook, CLICK HERE.

Solo Pattern Dance Rotations:
2023-24 [July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024]

Solo Dance Series Pattern Dances:
2025
Solo Pattern Dance Timing Requirements

Solo Dance Rhythm Dance:
2024

Solo Dance Free Dance:
2024

Adult Solo Pattern Dance:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Adult Events

Adult Solo Free Dance (Bronze-Gold):
2023-24 [July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024]

Synchronized Skating

Short Program (Junior, Senior Elite 12 and Senior):
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]

Free Skate (Preliminary-Senior):
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]

Aspire Synchro (Aspire 1-4):
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]

Special Olympics Unified SYS Well-Balanced Program Requirements:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]

Showcase

2023-24 Showcase Guidelines

Specialty/Athlete Development

Compulsory Moves

Compulsory Moves (Aspire-Senior):
2024 [Effective July 1, 2024. End date TBD.] (Only update was removal of no test level.)

Adult Compulsory Moves:
2024 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Jump Challenge

Jump Challenge (Aspire-Senior):
2024 [Effective July 1, 2024. End date TBD.] (Removed no test level and made one update to general event parameters for IJS.)

Adult Jump Challenge:
2024 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Spins Challenge

Spins Challenge (Aspire-Senior):
2024 [Effective July 1, 2024. End date TBD.] (Only update was removal of no test level.)

Adult Spins Challenge:
2024 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Skating Skills

Skating Skills (Pre-Preliminary-Gold):
2023-24 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Adult Skating Skills:
2024 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Step Sequences

Step and Choreographic Sequences (Pre-Preliminary-Senior):
2023-24 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Adult Step Sequences:
2023-24 [Effective July 1, 2023. End date TBD.]

Compete USA Events

Charts for dates that do not have a hyperlink are coming soon.

Programs & Free Skates

Program (Snowplow Sam - Basic 6):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Excel Free Skate:
2024-25 [July 1-Dec 31]

Aspire 1-4:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Well-Balanced Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary - Preliminary):
2024-25 [Jan. 1-June 30]

Adult 1-6 Free Skate:
2024-25 [July. 1-June 30]

Adult Free Skate (Beginner-Bronze):
2024-25 [Jan. 1-June 30]

Elements & Compulsories

Elements (Snowplow Sam–Basic 6):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Aspire Compulsory Moves (Aspire 1-4):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Excel & Well-Balanced Compulsory Moves:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Adult Compulsory Moves (Adult 1-Bronze):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Team Compulsory:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Specialty Events

Showcase and Interpretive:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Jump Challenge:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Spin Challenge:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Solo Pattern Dance:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Theatre On Ice:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Special Olympics

Adaptive:
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Special Olympics (Badges 1-12):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Special Olympics Singles Free Skate (1-4):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Special Olympics (Pairs 1-2 and Ice Dance 1-2):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Hockey

Hockey Elements and Skills (Hockey 1-4):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Team Events

Aspire Synchro (Aspire 1-4):
2024-25 [July 1-June 30]

Adaptive Skating