Usfsa rulebook united states figure skating association. Figure skating sectionals juvenilenovice levels and the u. Skaters must know and understand the nuances of the required elements when a decision is made to incorporate competitive. Synchronized skating championships juvenilenovice, masters and adult levels. It specifies the rules for testing, competitions and all other figure skating related. Skaters in pre alpha delta may not compete in figure 1, freestyle 1, bronze. When developing test and competition programs, skaters should check with their coach and the official usfs rulebook that is issued annually for the competitive seasons that starts on september first of each year. The online version of the rulebook is the most current version and reflects all known corrections to the edited date.
The following must be observed during the skating of. World skate calculator determine divisions by age usars 2020 adult rulebook usars 2020 elite rulebook usars 2020 youth. Figure skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the united. Figure skating championships tentative schedule subject to change monday, jan. Events eligibility rules the ice sports industry isi. Here are 4 important resources for finding answers to your questions hint. Singles skaters of all ages and levels can participate in showcase in the following categories. It lasts, for both senior and junior singles and pair skaters, 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Figure skating rules, which can be found in the official u. Pairs free skating program open to all qualified skaters.
How figure skating scoring rewards risk over artistry. Figure skating rulebook, no late registrations are accepted under any circumstances. Vocal music with lyrics is allowed for all disciplines since the 20142015 season. Figure skating rulebook is the official publication for all the associations rules and bylaws. With the use of props, elaborate costumes and theatrical performance, showcase fuses figure skating with artistic creativity. Figure skating adult skating committee, colorado springs, co. Synchronized skating offers athletes the chance to compete with a team and learn the value of teamwork and camaraderie. The usfs requires individual skaters of a synchronized skating team to have passed the minimum required mitf test for each competition level. There are also age requirements based on the teams competition level.
If you are viewing this document electronically, the table of contents contains hyperlinks, so if you click on a rule, it will take you directly to the page with that rule. Us figure skating adult skating committee publications facebook. It will include archives of these events, as well as ondemand coverage of the u. Skaters are required to comply with the well balanced program requirements outlined in the current usfs rule book in sections 5000 though 5550. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the u. Figure skating championships juvenilenovice levels, u. In synchronized skating, for both juniors and seniors, the short program lasts 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Skaters need to be aware that required test elements differ from the minimum requirements for competition events. Synchronized skating championships providence, rhode island feb.
The short program of figure skating is the first of two segments of competitions, skated before the free skating program. International competitions sanctioned by the international skating union isu are governed by the unions rules. 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. It was designed and implemented by the international skating union isu, the ruling body of the sport. A figure skating competition is a judged sports competition in figure skating. Compulsory figures rules us figure skating fliphtml5. Skaters increase the competitiveness of their team by enhancing their individual skating skills as measured by passing figure, mitf, free skating, and solopair dance tests.
Figure skating fan zone official athletics website. Figure skating has long been known for its bedazzled and sometimes crazy costumes. All skaters intending to register for events will need an active usfs membership number and. Figure skating strives to provide a safe environment for its members that is free of abuse and harassment. Synchronized skating teams register for the qualifying season via the event management system aug. Figure skating ulebook important information about the u. Figure skating test structure in order to compete in qualifying competitions, recreational skaters may opt to take tests as a means of continually challenging themselves and their skating abilities. Compulsory figures rules us figure skating 1 standards for figures figures, or school figures, refer to circular patterns which skaters trace on the ice to.
The isu dance structure starts with the presilver level and continues through to the international dances. The rulebook is divided into the following sections. Please reference for most uptodate learn to skate usa. Figure skating s board of directors and numerous committees. The professional skaters association psa is the official figure skating coachs education, training, and accreditation program for the u. 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.
At least one partner must have passed the appropriate pairs test. Its duration, across all disciplines, is four minutes for senior skaters and teams, and threeandonehalf minutes for junior skaters and teams. While competitive skaters are required to participate in the u. A free dance is the skating by the couple of a creative program with. Several references in this manual will be made to u. Now is your chance to see history made witness the best figure skaters from across the country compete for the crown of u. Allsession tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online through the links below or by calling 4089774715. Richard porter, the sport was known as precision skating for the intricate moves skaters perform on the ice together. Some skaters may also elect to take tests under the solo track that does not require skating with a partner. The free skating test level will be used to determine the competitive free skating event the skater may enter. You will notice some new features and content on the members only website beginning in 2020. The abbreviated name, usfsa was first used in april 1921 and. For requirements of the minimum isi test level on which usfs skaters must. Figure skating s national headquarters located in colorado springs, colo.
Figure skating and the ice sports industry headquartered in. The rulebook can be overwhelming, so we recommend navigating it by searching for keywords. Professional skaters association official figure skating. Although the name of the organization is the united states figure skating association.
In simple program form, using a limited number of connecting steps, the skating order of the required elements is optional. Showcase events are open at many nonqualifying competitions for single skaters, duets, small ensembles and production numbers. At times, it has seemed like there are no rules when it comes to outfits. The combined report of action details all bylaw and rule. She failed to cleanly land the same jump at the 2018 us figure skating championship, in san jose california, but she still received 6. Rulebook 2021 midwestern adult sectional figure skating championships.
The isu judging system or the international judging system ijs, occasionally referred to as the code of points cop system, is the scoring system currently used to judge the figure skating disciplines of mens and ladies singles, pair skating, ice dance, and synchronized skating. Summary of corrections to the 201920 rulebook pdf, 1819 purchase a printed u. Collegiate figure skating championships privacy policy. This information is provided to give you an understanding of what is expected at each level. Celebrate the end of the 201718 season with a special treat from team usa. The free skating segment of figure skating, also called the free skate and the long program, is the second of two segments of competitions, skated after the short program. Us figure skating ijs protocol for test credit in accordance with rules tr 3. Figure skating championships final results championship ladies 1.
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