Synchronized Skating Rules and Resources

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

Competition Calendar

2025-26 Synchronized Skating Competition Calendar

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

6/16/25 - ISU Communications #2720 (Marking Guides for GOE) for Synchronized Skating has been posted.

6/5/25 - The 2025-26 ISU Technical Panel Handbook has been posted.

4/16/25 - ISU Communications #2693 (Scale of Values) and #2695 (Difficulty Groups of Elements) for Synchronized Skating have been posted.

2/19/25 - Domestic Q&A 1 was posted.

2/4/25 - ISU Q&A 3 was posted. 

General Information
ISU Communications, Regulations and Q&As

ISU Communication #2720 - Synchronized Skating - Marking Guides for GOE and ISU Deductions for 2025-26 (PDF, posted 6/16/25)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication #2632, effective July 1, 2025.

ISU Communication #2695 - Synchronized Skating - Difficulty Groups of Elements, Features and Additional Features for 2025-26 (PDF, posted 4/16/25)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication #2639, effective July 1, 2025.

ISU Communication #2693 - Synchronized Skating - Scale of Values for 2025-26 (PDF, posted 4/16/25)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication #2554, effective July 1, 2025.

2024 ISU Special Regulations for Synchronized Skating (PDF, 9/20/24)
Note: These regulations pertain to international competitions. For the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook, please click here.

2024-25 ISU Referee's Handbook for Synchronized Skating (PDF, 8/24/24)
Note: This handbook pertains to international competitions. For referee information for U.S. Figure Skating Competitions, please click here.

Scale of Values and Deductions

2025-26 Scale of Values (ISU Communication #2693) (PDF, 4/16/25)

2024-25 Synchronized Skating Deduction Table for Events Judged Using the 6.0 System (PDF, 10/9/24)

2024-25 Synchronized Skating Deduction Table for Events Judged Using the IJS (PDF, 10/9/24)

Synchronized Interruptions and Falls Chart (PDF, 8/21/23)

Levels of Difficulty and Calling Specifications

2025-26 ISU Technical Panel Handbook - Synchronized (PDF, posted 6/5/25)

2025-26 Difficulty Groups of Elements, Features and Additional Features (ISU Communication 2695)(PDF, 4/16/25)

2024-25 Domestic Calling Specifications - Synchronized (PDF, 7/6/23)

Marking of GOEs and Program Components

2025-26 Guidelines for Marking GOE in Synchronized Skating (PDF, 6/16/25)

2024-25 Program Component Chart (PDF, 8/24/24)

Composition, Presentation and Skating Skills Charts (PDF, 8/1/24)

2024-25 Program Components Weighting and Factors for Synchronized (PDF, 8/24/24)

2024-25 Judging Reminders (PDF, 11/7/24)

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