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U.S. Figure Skating

 

SINGLES, PAIRS, EXCEL: RULES & RESOURCES

 

U.S. Figure Skating provides marking guides for women’s and men’s singles, pairs, and excel. This page includes the latest guides, updates, and clarifications to support athletes and coaches in competition.

 

SINGLES SKATING

 

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

10/1/25 - The 2025-26 Singles/Pairs IJS Deductions and Who's Responsible were updated to correct an error in the referee procedure for interruptions.

8/11/25 - The 2025-26 Domestic Singles Calling Clarifications for Novice and Junior and also for Juvenile and Intermediate were updated to clarify some of the bonuses.

8/5/25 - The 2025-26 Judging Reminders for Singles were posted.

7/30/25 - The 2025-26 ISU Technical Panel Handbook - Singles has been posted.

Ilia Malinin skates forward with his arms outstretched in front of him. He is a young man with short blonde hair wearing a dark blue long sleeve shirt with black stripes and black pants.

PAIRS SKATING

 

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

10/1/25 - ISU Q&A No. 1 - Pairs Jumps - was posted.

10/1/25 - The 2025-26 Singles/Pairs IJS Deductions and Who's Responsible were updated to correct an error in the referee procedure for interruptions.

8/12/25 - The 2025-26 ISU Technical Panel Handbook for Pair Skating has been posted.

8/5/25 - The 2025-26 Judging Reminders for Pairs were posted.

Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, hand in hand, perform at 2024 Skate America, with American flags in the background

EXCEL SKATING

 

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

Check back on this page regularly during the season for posted clarifications and updates to the requirements.

2026 Excel Free Skate Requirements (last updated 10/2/2025)

2026 Excel Series competition selections (last updated 11/12/2025)

2026 Excel Series Athlete Handbook (last updated 11/12/2025)

2026 Excel Technical Info (last updated 10/15/2025)

Excel Competition in 2024 for Senior Ladies podium shot

Looking for other rule information? Access the Skating Rules and Resources main page here.