Solo Dance Skating Rules and Resources

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

Most Recent Updates

Click Here For The 2026 SDS Pattern Dances. 

Click Here For The SDS GOE Marking Guide (Updated July 16, 2025).

Click Here For The International Solo Ice Dance Competition General Rules & Requirements.  

Click Here For The International Solo Ice Dance Competiton Tech Rules & Level Requirements. 

Click Here For The 2025 Solo Dance Series Handbook (Last Updated April 8, 2025). 

Click Here For The List Of Changes To The Most Recent Version Of The Handbook. 

Click Here For The 'How To Judge Solo Ice Dance' Document.

Attention: Click Here For The Solo Dance Series Officials Conflict Of Interest Document. 

Click Here For The 2025 Solo Dance Officials' Manual.

Attention: No formal critiques/feedback may be offered during Solo Dance Series competitions. The Referee and Technical Controller may answer specific questions about deductions and levels.   

National Solo Dance Final

The top skaters from each section will be invited to compete at the National Solo Dance Final.

Click Here For The Standard Schedule Of The Event. 

The 2025 National Solo Dance Final will be held September 11-14, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT. 

The 2026 National Solo Dance Final will be held September 16-19, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI. 

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

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