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U.S. Figure Skating

 

COMPETITION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

 

Members in good standing can compete in U.S. Figure Skating–sanctioned events. Program requirements for all event types are listed below. Learn more about participating in sanctioned competitions here. 

GUIDELINES FOR CRITIQUES AT NONQUALIFYING COMPETITIONS (2/10/21)

 

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: DOWNLOAD

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

6/3/26 – The 2026-27 Singles Free Skate chart was updated for clarity.

6/3/26 – The Athlete Development Event charts (Compulsory Moves, Jump, and Spins Challenges) were updated for clarity.

6/2/26 – The 2026-27 Singles Short Program chart was updated for clarity.

5/27/26 – The 2026-27 Aspire synchronized skating well-balanced free skate requirements were posted.

5/26/26 – The 2026-27 Pairs Free Skate Chart was updated with changes to the juvenile and intermediate spin requirements

5/18/26 – The 2026-27 Synchronized Short Program and Free Skate charts were posted for preliminary through senior.

5/15/26 – The 2026-27 Rhythm Dance and Free Dance charts were posted for pre-juvenile through senior.

5/14/26 – The 2026-27 Pattern Dances for qualifying competitions were posted. Version 1.1 is the correct version. (Version 1.0 had an error for novice).

Program Requirements Charts:

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