You will notice some new features and content on the members only website beginning in 2020. Figure skating basic skills competitions incorporate moves from the basic skills. Tempo of the pattern dance see isu handbook ice dance 2003 plus or. 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 was the first winter sport introduced to the olympics. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. You can aslo look for figure skating test sessions on the usfs test session calendar. Mens heterosexual figure skating, a competition to find straight figure skaters in case of boycotts in sochi due to.
Sign log book and pay at the pro shop prior to each session. Further description of the elements of each test is available in the rule book. Figure skating is the oldest sport on the olympic winter games programme. Basic skills competition manual 201516 revised, january 2016. Madison chock and evan bates compete in the short dance at the 2016 prudential u. The first test is listed as juvenile level and the requirement is. World skate calculator determine divisions by age usars 2020 adult rulebook usars 2020 elite rulebook usars 2020 youth. You may use the following us figure skating permission form, or one from your home club. 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. Are you eligible to receive funding for the 201617 competitive skating season. This publication contains all test diagrams and test. Figure skating tests are hosted by usfs figure skating clubs. This site is produced privately as a service to skaters and is not endorsed by us figure skating or other organizations.
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. Rules and regulations this article is part of the faq list for amateur competitive figure skating. 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. Skate canada publications have been drafted in english and the official french text is a translation. Synchronized skating 2018, all pertinent isu communications, and this announcement. Permission is granted for clubs and rinks to reproduce for instructional or nonprofit purposes, with attribution. Jan 27, 2014 scott hamilton taran killam and tara lipinski cecily strong cover u. The four olympic disciplines are mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dance. The official book of figure skating by the united states. Some logos, trademarks, and content on this website are owned by fergus falls skating club and other partners and affiliates. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of. Haydenettes elite camp hayden synchronized skating.
Isi has introduced more than 10 million individuals to the world of ice skating. The 201819 figure skating season began on july 1, 2018, and ended on june 30, 2019. For the 1st time ever and just in time for the 2014 winter olympics. In the case of conflicting interpretations, the english version will prevail.
Founded in 1921, the association has more than 750member, schoolaffiliated and collegiate clubs. Competitive skaters entering qualifying dance competitions must pass the standard level tests. The rule from the nzifsa rules and regulations will be used in the case of any inconsistency with isu rules and regulations. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the united states figure skating association theresa seld blanchard on. Figure skating rules bowling green state university. Part two contains competition rules, test rules valid beginning sept. Figure skating is a member of the international skating union isu, the international federation for figure skating. National champions and 5 time bronze world medalists, the haydenettes. Physiological characteristics of youth synchronized skaters. Nonolympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on ice, and four skating. Some skaters may also elect to take tests under the solo track that does not require skating with a partner. Figure skating style guide the skating club of boston. Rules may not apply to nonisu events such as national championships. Maintenance of the long axis, the short axis and symmetry of the figure should especially be observed.
The learn to skate usa program was released in june 2016. Figure skating find errors in this edition of the rulebook, corrections will be. Sycamore ice skating club invites you to participate in the 2016 indiana figure skating championships on november 12, 2016, at perry park ice rink. Mens, womens, and pairs were the three events contested until 1972. Figure skating rule book to gain a better understanding of all the test rules and expectations before testing.
This system shall be implemented by organizing isu members of. The competition is open to all registered us figure skating members in good standing who are. 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. Published annually in august, the rulebook may be purchased from headquarters or. Skaters wishing to register for a cfsc test session must register online, effective july 1, 2016. The bylaws have ascending article numbers using roman numerals. Moritz is the oldest ice skating club in california.
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. Figure skating rulebook is the official publication for all the associations rules and bylaws. Jul 30, 2017 assessments must be administered according to the star assessment coordinator guide and star 6gold resource guide. Team trophy beginning in 2016, club awards for the u. 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 is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the united states. 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. However, the skater can advance to one or more higher moves in the field levels without taking the corresponding free skating test. 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. If 3 local judges are not available, 12 local judges can judge the test while a video is being recorded. The test forms of all 3 judges must be sent to the isi office for test registration. Welcome to skatingforums over 10 years of figure skating discussions for skaters, coaches, judges and parents. 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. 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. Fscc regularly schedules us figure skating testing sessions for singles and pairs freestyle, moves in the field, and dance for all levels. Most clubs try to schedule about 4 figure skating test sessions a year. Welcome to the st moritz ice skating clubs 89th season. Figures which consist of three lobes have two short axes which divide the figure into its three lobes. Figure skating is an olympic sport, with individual and pairs events that involve intricate moves and athletic prowess. The official book of figure skating by u s figure skating. With the reimagination of, members only has also undergone several changes resulting in a.
Skater must skate the scheduled session time signed in for. The short axis divides the figure into symmetrical lobes. Event results for bay cities synchronized team competition 2009 2008 2007. This was the ancestor of both the united states and canadian national championships. 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. I have passed the adult mitf test and am now preparing to cross over to the intermediate mitf standard track.
Test candidates who are not fscc homeclub members need to obtain permission to test from their home club. Us figure skating tests figure skating club of cincinnati. On march 20, 1914 an international figure skating championship was held in new haven, connecticut. The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the united states figure skating association. The first test is listed as juvenile level and the requirement is the juvenile mitf test. 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 forms a right angle with the long axis where the lobes join. The official book of figure skating us figure skating association, peggy fleming on. A letter of permission from their home club will be required to accompany the test application. It was contested at the 1908 london games and again in 1920 in antwerp. Sep 01, 2018 the ice sports industry isi is a nonprofit for owners, operators and developers of ice skating facilities. The most notable change is to the scale of the grade of execution goe scores that judges can assign to each technical element.
General membership information columbus figure skating club. 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. 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. Scott hamilton taran killam and tara lipinski cecily strong cover u. Mens heterosexual figure skating, a competition to find straight figure skaters in. With the reimagination of, members only has also undergone several changes resulting in a more organized and robust experience for members.
Outofclub test fees do not apply for any skater whose home club is a member of skating council of illinois. Men, pairs, ice dance and, when applicable, synchronized skating. Us figure skating does offer the top finishers at us nationals the opportunity to compete at the four continents championships every year. I noticed the solo free dance tests and would like to take them. Technical requirements for isu adult figure skating competitions. With the exception of water in shatter proof container, food and beverages are prohibited. A skater must pass the corresponding level of moves in the field before heshe is eligible to take the free skating test. It was the first winter sport to be included in the olympic games, when it was contested at the 1908 olympics in london.
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. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The usfsa rulebook is the official guide to rules and requirements. 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. It is also available for free download right from the us figure skating website, if you prefer the pdf electronic version. The nzifsa rules and regulations extend these isu rules for domestic competitions and may be different in some cases. Join us for 2020 haydenettes elite camp in marlborough, ma. Usfsa rulebook united states figure skating association. Figure skating test session dates and locations can be found online at.
The fifteenth annual usfsa rulebook official rulebook of the. Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. 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 most notable change is to the scale of the grade of execution goe scores. Skating rulebook, 20162017 edition, with changes and clarifications as. Fantasy skating 201617 us figure skating you are viewing as a guest. Although the name of the organization is the united states figure skating association. 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.
Fscc welcomes all outofclub skaters to join our test sessions. 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. 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. Memorial fund competitive skaters assistance program csap open to juvenilesenior level skaters who have placed sixth or higher at the u. Office training, children, physical fitness testing. Skaters may test as a standard, adult or masters level with a partner. The combined report of action details all bylaw and rule changes made through the past year by the board of directors and governing council. United states figure skating competitive and scholastic.
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