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:
8/11/25 - The 2025-26 Singles Short Program and Free Skate Charts were updated to clarify some of the bonus language for juvenile, intermediate, novice and junior.
7/29/25 - The Athlete Development Event charts have been updated with clarifying details.
Program Requirements Charts:
- Singles
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Short Program (Juvenile - Senior):
2025-26 [March 4, 2025-March 2, 2026]Well-Balanced Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary - Senior):
2025-26 [March 4, 2025-March 2, 2026]Adult Well-Balanced Free Skate:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]Excel Free Skate 2025:
2024-25 [January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025] - Pairs
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Short Program (Novice-Senior):
2025-26 [June 2, 2025-May 18, 2026]Free Skate (Juvenile-Senior):
2025-26 [June 2, 2025-May 18, 2026]Adult Pairs:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025] - Partnered Ice Dance
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Pattern Dance (All Levels):
2025-26 [June 3, 2025-May 18, 2026]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Pre-Juvenile through SeniorRhythm Dance (Junior-Senior):
2025-26 [June 3, 2025-May 18, 2026]Free Dance (Pre-Juv.-Senior):
2025-26 [June 3, 2025-May 18, 2026]Adult Partnered Pattern Dance:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Adult EventsAdult Partnered Free Dance:
2024-25 [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025] - Solo Dance
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For the 2025 Solo Dance Series Handbook with competition information and requirements, CLICK HERE.
Adult Solo Dance:
2025-26 Pattern Dance [July 1 - June 30]
Skater's Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart for Adult Events
Adult Solo Dance Handbook, 2024-25 - Synchronized Skating
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Short Program (Junior, Senior Elite 12 and Senior):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Free Skate (Preliminary-Senior):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Aspire Synchro (Aspire 1-4):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Special Olympics Unified SYS Well-Balanced Program Requirements:
2024-25 [July 1 - June 30] - Showcase
- Athlete Development
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The Compulsory Moves Challenge, Jump Challenge and Spin Challenge events have been created to support both athletes and coaches in skill development. By performing elements that may be above the skater’s current competition level, participants can build confidence and gain valuable experience performing in front of officials.
Compulsory Moves Challenge (Levels 1 - 8)
- Compete USA Events
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Programs & Free Skates
Program (Snowplow Sam - Basic 6):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Excel Free Skate:
2024-25 [July 1 - Dec 31]Aspire 1-4:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Well-Balanced Free Skate (Pre-Preliminary - Preliminary):
2025-26 [Jan. 1 - June 30]Adult 1-6 Free Skate:
2025-26 [July. 1 - June 30]Adult Free Skate (Beginner-Bronze):
2025-26 [Jan. 1 - June 30]Elements & Compulsories
Elements (Snowplow Sam–Basic 6):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Team Compulsory:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Adult 1-6 Compulsory:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Athlete Development Events
Jump Challenge:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Spin Challenge:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Compulsory Challenge:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Specialty Events
Showcase and Interpretive:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Solo Pattern Dance:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Theatre On Ice:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Special Olympics
Adaptive:
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Special Olympics (Badges 1-12):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Special Olympics Singles Free Skate (1-4):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Special Olympics (Pairs 1-2 and Ice Dance 1-2):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Hockey
Hockey Elements and Skills (Hockey 1-4):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30]Team Events
Aspire Synchro (Aspire 1-4):
2025-26 [July 1 - June 30] - Adaptive Skating
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Adaptive:
2025-26 [July 1-June 30]Special Olympics (Badges 1-12):
2025-26 [July 1-June 30]Special Olympics Singles Free Skate (1-4):
2025-26 [July 1-June 30]Special Olympics (Pairs 1-2 and Ice Dance 1-2):
2025-26 [July 1-June 30]For additional details about adaptive skating, CLICK HERE.
- High School Skating
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High School Team Maneuvers:
2024-25 (October 1 - September 30)
High School Artistic Free Skate:
2024-25 (October 1 - September 30)
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