Excel

Excel is an opportunity for skaters to continue testing and develop their skills while showcasing their strengths at events. Available at nonqualifying competitions, including designated Excel Series competitions, Excel free skates consist of required elements different from the standard track to help boost skaters’ strengths.

2022 Excel Series Festival

Excel National Festival

The Excel National Festival is an opportunity for skaters from beginner through the Excel senior level to participate and compete at a national event.

Held annually in July, the National Festival is made up of two parts:

  • Excel Series Final and Finalist Camp - The top Excel Series skaters from each section will be invited to participate in the invitation-only Excel Series Final and Finalist Camp.
  • Open-Invitation Excel Series Competition - Skaters at the beginner through intermediate levels can compete in the Open-Invitation Excel Series competition.

The 2023 Excel National Final and Festival will be held at "The Crossover", July 13-16, 2023 in Austin, TX. 

2023 Excel National Final - Jumps Challenge Chart 

2023 Excel National Final - Spins Challenge Chart 

Excel is an opportunity for skaters to continue testing and develop their skills while showcasing their strengths at events. Available at nonqualifying competitions, including designated Excel Series competitions, Excel programs consist of required elements different from the standard track to help boost skaters’ strengths. With 10 levels from beginner to senior, Excel offers skaters of all levels the chance to participate.

Most Recent Updates

The Excel Sub-Committee Will Host Excel Series Informational Meetings On The Following Dates To Allow Coaches And Parents To Hear Current Information And Ask Questions On The Excel Series And The Excel National Final & Festival. Please Plan On Attending For Important Announcements. 

Zoom Link: https://usfigureskating-org.zoom.us/j/87837729817?pwd=NnhhMTNpdkJZaktVc2NCSFlDZkkwdz09

- Wednesday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Excel Series

At the Excel preliminary plus, pre-juvenile plus, juvenile plus, intermediate plus, novice, junior and senior levels, the top six skaters per section will earn an invitation to compete in the Excel Series Final. Skaters at the excel beginner through intermediate levels receive an open invitation to compete in the final.

Log in to Members Only to find technical updates and more information for series skaters.


Click Here To Read The Updated 2023 Excel Series Handbook
 

Your contacts for this area of interest

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Casey Mallory
Manager, Figure Skating Programs
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Marc Weitzman
National Vice Chair, Excel; Chair, Pairs Development and Technical Committee

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