Pairs Rules and Resources

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

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

10/9/24 - An ISU Q&A regarding the pair combination spin was posted.

8/24/24 - An updated version of the Program Component Chart was posted.

8/1/24 - Detailed composition, presentation and skating skills charts provided by the ISU were posted below.

ISU Communications and Q&As

ISU Q&A - Pair Combination Spin (PDF, 10/9/24)

ISU Communication #2656 - Singles and Pairs - Scale of Values 2024-25 (PDF, 7/22/24)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication #2475.

ISU Communication #2623 - Singles and Pairs - Levels of Difficulty, Guidelines for Marking GOE and Changes and Clarifications for GOE and PCS for 2024-25 (PDF, 6/25/24)
Note: This communication will replace ISU Communication #2558 beginning July 1, 2024.

Scale of Values and Deductions
Levels of Difficulty and Calling Clarifications
  • ISU Technical Panel Handbook for Pairs (PDF, 7/30/24)
    Note: This document has been prepared for ISU technical panels for all international events, and U.S. Figure Skating technical panels will follow it for its events. Any further ISU changes to these documents will be posted on this website.
Marking of GOEs and Program Components

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