The short axis divides the figure into symmetrical lobes. Rules may not apply to nonisu events such as national championships. Tempo of the pattern dance see isu handbook ice dance 2003 plus or. Freestyle rules figure skating ford ice center and the scott hamilton skating academy are committed to the safety of all skaters and ensuring all have a fun environment both on and. Fscc regularly schedules us figure skating testing sessions for singles and pairs freestyle, moves in the field, and dance for all levels. Sign log book and pay at the pro shop prior to each session. Are you eligible to receive funding for the 201617 competitive skating season. Figure skating test session dates and locations can be found online at. Elite camp is a unique training camp, with limited enrollment, designed for advanced skaters that offers each participant the opportunity to skate with the 27 time u. Jul 30, 2017 assessments must be administered according to the star assessment coordinator guide and star 6gold resource guide. Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. Skaters wishing to register for a cfsc test session must register online, effective july 1, 2016.
If 3 local judges are not available, 12 local judges can judge the test while a video is being recorded. This site is produced privately as a service to skaters and is not endorsed by us figure skating or other organizations. The rule from the nzifsa rules and regulations will be used in the case of any inconsistency with isu rules and regulations. Welcome to the st moritz ice skating clubs 89th season. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the. Isi has introduced more than 10 million individuals to the world of ice skating. Figures which consist of three lobes have two short axes which divide the figure into its three lobes. The latter option is available for free skate, pairs and free dance tests at the juvenilesenior levels and select adult levels. Usa artistic swimming features, events, results team usa. Some logos, trademarks, and content on this website are owned by fergus falls skating club and other partners and affiliates. Men, pairs, ice dance and, when applicable, synchronized skating.
It is also available for free download right from the us figure skating website, if you prefer the pdf electronic version starting with 2008, the full package includes the actual rulebook, a separate book which includes the test rules and all dance and mif. With the reimagination of, members only has also undergone several changes resulting in a. Event results for bay cities synchronized team competition 2009 2008 2007. Physiological characteristics of youth synchronized skaters. Us figure skating does offer the top finishers at us nationals the opportunity to compete at the four continents championships every year. You can aslo look for figure skating test sessions on the usfs test session calendar. The first test is listed as juvenile level and the requirement is the juvenile mitf test. Outofclub test fees do not apply for any skater whose home club is a member of skating council of illinois.
The competition is open to all registered us figure skating members in good standing who are. Oct, 2016 fantasy skating 2016 17 us figure skating you are viewing as a guest. Moritz ice skating club was organized in 1931 when a small group of women who did not want to have to attempt their first glides on the ice or display those embarrassing falls on a public session, formed a club so they could secure private ice at the old oakland ice rink on 14th and grove. Get all five, bestselling alina adams figure skating mystery novels, originally published as paperback originals by berkley prime crime, in one electronic volume with this exclusive. For little girls and boys with a dream and a new pair of skates, for millions who cant be pried away from the television when brian boitano performs, for anyone who wonders just how its done, the united states figure skating association presents the first fullcolor, official guide to figure skating the second most popular sport in america after pro football. Jan 27, 2014 scott hamilton taran killam and tara lipinski cecily strong cover u. Figure skating rules bowling green state university. The official book of figure skating by the united states. The bylaws have ascending article numbers using roman numerals. Madison chock and evan bates compete in the short dance at the 2016 prudential u. United states figure skating competitive and scholastic. Part two contains competition rules, test rules valid beginning sept. The combined report of action details all bylaw and rule changes made through the past year by the board of directors and governing council. Technical requirements for isu adult figure skating competitions.
Figure skating find errors in this edition of the rulebook, corrections will be. Fscc welcomes all outofclub skaters to join our test sessions. It is also available for free download right from the us figure skating website, if you prefer the pdf electronic version. This system shall be implemented by organizing isu members of. On march 20, 1914 an international figure skating championship was held in new haven, connecticut. Test candidates who are not fscc homeclub members need to obtain permission to test from their home club. Sep 19, 2018 in terms of figure skating, a number of changes were approved, which will shape what the sport will look like for the next two years and, perhaps, through the 20212022 season. Figure skating blades used during special olympics competitions must be sharpened to produce a flat to concave cross section without change to the width of the blade as measured between the two edges. It forms a right angle with the long axis where the lobes join. Published annually in august, the rulebook may be purchased from headquarters or. Fantasy skating 201617 us figure skating you are viewing as a guest.
The 201819 figure skating season began on july 1, 2018, and ended on june 30, 2019. A letter of permission from their home club will be required to accompany the test application. Figure skating rule book to gain a better understanding of all the test rules and expectations before testing. The learn to skate usa program was released in june 2016. Figure skating gala exhibition pyeongchang 2018 winter olympic games to celebrate the end of the competition, the best skaters performed free of any constraints at. Although the name of the organization is the united states figure skating association. Sep 01, 2018 the ice sports industry isi is a nonprofit for owners, operators and developers of ice skating facilities. Founded in 1921, the association has more than 750member, schoolaffiliated and collegiate clubs. For the 1st time ever and just in time for the 2014 winter olympics. Figure skating is an olympic sport, with individual and pairs events that involve intricate moves and athletic prowess. It was the first winter sport to be included in the olympic games, when it was contested at the 1908 olympics in london.
Welcome to skatingforums over 10 years of figure skating discussions for skaters, coaches, judges and parents. Mens heterosexual figure skating, a competition to find straight figure skaters in. A skater must pass the corresponding level of moves in the field before heshe is eligible to take the free skating test. Figure skating tests are hosted by usfs figure skating clubs. Figure skating gala exhibition pyeongchang 2018 winter olympic games to celebrate the end of the competition, the best skaters performed free of any constraints at the gangneung ice arena on 25 february 2018. Sycamore ice skating club invites you to participate in the 2016 indiana figure skating championships on november 12, 2016, at perry park ice rink. Nonolympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on ice, and four skating. General membership information columbus figure skating club.
However, the skater can advance to one or more higher moves in the field levels without taking the corresponding free skating test. Announcements will also be posted to the clubs facebook page. Figure skating is the oldest sport on the olympic winter games programme. Team trophy beginning in 2016, club awards for the u. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The test forms of all 3 judges must be sent to the isi office for test registration. Figure skating was the first winter sport introduced to the olympics. You will notice some new features and content on the members only website beginning in 2020. It was contested at the 1908 london games and again in 1920 in antwerp. With the exception of water in shatter proof container, food and beverages are prohibited. Ice in paradise offers a full range of figure skating programs led by a team of highly experienced instructors.
This is a comprehensive program endorsed by us figure skating, usa hockey, us speed skating and the special olympics. Memorial fund competitive skaters assistance program csap open to juvenilesenior level skaters who have placed sixth or higher at the u. The club or skating school where assessment occurred must submit the results of assessments accompanied by the applicable fees to skate canada within three weeks of the date of the assessments. National champions and 5 time bronze world medalists, the haydenettes. Rules and regulations this article is part of the faq list for amateur competitive figure skating. The links and curriculum are used with permission from u. Some skaters may also elect to take tests under the solo track that does not require skating with a partner. World skate calculator determine divisions by age usars 2020 adult rulebook usars 2020 elite rulebook usars 2020 youth. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of. The official book of figure skating by u s figure skating. Synchronized skating 2018, all pertinent isu communications, and this announcement. The most notable change is to the scale of the grade of execution goe scores that judges can assign to each technical element.
The four olympic disciplines are mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dance. It is also a recreational activity for millio ns of people of all ages around the world, and a great way to exercise with family and friends. The usfsa rulebook is the official guide to rules and requirements. In the case of conflicting interpretations, the english version will prevail. Figure skating basic skills competitions incorporate moves from the basic skills. It defines the ultimate success in competitive adult figure skating as being physically able to skate competitively for a lifetime and rewards competitive adult figure skaters who manage their training in a way that makes this possible. Office training, children, physical fitness testing. Skater must skate the scheduled session time signed in for. Skating rulebook, 20162017 edition, with changes and clarifications as. Most clubs try to schedule about 4 figure skating test sessions a year.
Basic skills competition manual 201516 revised, january 2016. I noticed the solo free dance tests and would like to take them. This publication contains all test diagrams and test. Mens heterosexual figure skating, a competition to find straight figure skaters in case of boycotts in sochi due to. Further description of the elements of each test is available in the rule book. Rulebooks in hardcopy paper or cd are available direct from us figure skating for a very nominal price. Part two contains competition rules, test rules, moves in the field rules, rules for singles, rules for pairs, rules for ice dance, rules for synchronized skating, moves in the field diagrams and pattern dance diagrams. Figure skating is a member of the international skating union isu, the international federation for figure skating. The most notable change is to the scale of the grade of execution goe scores. In terms of figure skating, a number of changes were approved, which will shape what the sport will look like for the next two years and, perhaps, through the 20212022 season. Skaters may test as a standard, adult or masters level with a partner.
The first test is listed as juvenile level and the requirement is. Each test session will have its own online link for registration, and this link will be posted on the clubs testing webpage approximately 34 weeks before each test session. It is recognized as such by the united states olympic committee usoc under the ted stevens olympic and amateur sports act and is the united states member of the international skating union isu. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Competitive skaters entering qualifying dance competitions must pass the standard level tests. Usfsa rulebook united states figure skating association. With the reimagination of, members only has also undergone several changes resulting in a more organized and robust experience for members. Membership information cfsc waiver and release cfsc ice rules osu ice rink parking info segl sportsmanship award safe sport statement for membership renewal ohios return to play law parentathlete youth concussion guidance document safe sport statement for membership renewal. The official book of figure skating us figure skating association, peggy fleming on.
Skate canada publications have been drafted in english and the official french text is a translation. Haydenettes elite camp hayden synchronized skating. The nzifsa rules and regulations extend these isu rules for domestic competitions and may be different in some cases. Permission is granted for clubs and rinks to reproduce for instructional or nonprofit purposes, with attribution. Figure skating rulebook is the official publication for all the associations rules and bylaws. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the united states figure skating association. Figure skating style guide the skating club of boston. Join us for 2020 haydenettes elite camp in marlborough, ma. Moritz is the oldest ice skating club in california.
This was the ancestor of both the united states and canadian national championships. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the united states figure skating association theresa seld blanchard on. Maintenance of the long axis, the short axis and symmetry of the figure should especially be observed. I have passed the adult mitf test and am now preparing to cross over to the intermediate mitf standard track. Us figure skating tests figure skating club of cincinnati. Mens, womens, and pairs were the three events contested until 1972. You may use the following us figure skating permission form, or one from your home club. Prepared with the full cooperation of the sports national governing body the usfsa along with its experts, coaches, and archives, the official book of figure skating is the one publication every skating fan must have. Figure skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the united states.