High School Skating Rules and Resources

U.S. Figure Skating utilizes the following marking guides in synchronized skating competition events.

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

Information for the 2024-25 season, which begins October 1, 2024, is available below.

2024-25 Season

These resources will go into effect starting Oct. 1, 2024.

Renewal/Application Information

For the 2024-25 high school skating season (October 2024 - September 2025), high school team registration will occur on Members Only. Please refer to the below guide for the new process. 

Note: Team dues for the 2024-25 season will be $50.

Steps to Register/Renew Your High School Team

General Rules & Requirements

It is at the discretion of each competition host to determine which events and which levels to offer at each competition.

For the Standard Event List and Program Requirements, visit USFigureSkating.org/Skate/Compete

To find a full list of high school team skating competitions, go to USFigureSkating.org/Skate/Compete and filter by program "high school teams".

Events offered within the High School Competitions may include the following:

  • High School Team Maneuvers (2024-25 requirements)
  • Artistic Free Skate
  • Short Program 
  • Compete USA
  • Adaptive Skating
  • Excel Free Skate
  • Championship Junior & Senior Free Skate (well-balanced)
  • Showcase
  • Solo Pattern Dance
  • Solo Free Dance
  • Specialty Events

It is at the discretion of each competition host to determine which events and which levels to offer at each competition.

For the Standard Event List and Program Requirements, visit https://www.usfigureskating.org/skate/compete

To find a full list of high school team skating competitions, go to https://www.usfigureskating.org/skate/compete and filter by program "high school teams".

High School Cyber Challenge

Click here to go to the Cyber Challenge home page (on the Members Only site).

2023-24 Season

These resources will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2024.

Renewal/Application Information

For the 2023-24 high school skating season (October 2023 - September 2024), high school team registration will occur on Members Only. Please refer to the below guide for the new process. 

Note: Team dues for the 2023-24 season will be $35.

Steps to Register/Renew Your High School Team

General Rules & Requirements

It is at the discretion of each competition host to determine which events and which levels to offer at each competition.

For the Standard Event List and Program Requirements, visit USFigureSkating.org/Skate/Compete

To find a full list of high school team skating competitions, go to USFigureSkating.org/Skate/Compete and filter by program "high school teams".

Events offered within the High School Competitions may include the following:

  • High School Team Maneuvers (2023-24 requirements)
  • Artistic Free Skate (specific to Cyber Challenge)
  • Short Program 
  • Compete USA
  • Adaptive Skating
  • Excel Free Skate
  • Championship Junior & Senior Free Skate (well-balanced)
  • Showcase
  • Solo Pattern Dance
  • Solo Free Dance
  • Specialty Events

It is at the discretion of each competition host to determine which events and which levels to offer at each competition.

For the Standard Event List and Program Requirements, visit https://www.usfigureskating.org/skate/compete

To find a full list of high school team skating competitions, go to https://www.usfigureskating.org/skate/compete and filter by program "high school teams".

Helpful Guides and Resources

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

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