Testing
Test sessions give skaters the opportunity to demonstrate their progress, receive official evaluations, and advance through U.S. Figure Skating testing.
About Testing
U.S. Figure Skating tests allow skaters to measure their progress and advance through established testing levels. Testing is an important part of competitive skating, but skaters do not need to compete to participate. Recreational skaters may also test to challenge themselves, set goals, and receive recognition for their progress.
Tests become progressively more difficult as skaters advance. A skater who passes the highest test in a discipline earns recognition as a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in that discipline.
To learn more about the different testing disciplines, levels, and pathways, visit U.S. Figure Skating’s Test Structure & Figure Skating Levels.
How to Test
Test sessions may be offered in person or virtually. During an in-person test session, skaters are assigned a test time and perform before a panel of U.S. Figure Skating officials. Virtual tests are recorded and submitted for evaluation by qualified officials.
FSCSM periodically hosts or co-hosts test sessions in Southern Maryland. When sessions are scheduled, registration information will be posted on our Events page and in EntryEeze for skaters from FSCSM and the broader skating community.
Skaters may also participate in test sessions hosted by other U.S. Figure Skating clubs. To find available sessions, visit EntryEeze and select Find a Test Session, then enter your ZIP code to search for sessions near you.
Permission to Test Form
Current FSCSM members in good standing who need a permission form to test with another club can download a permission form through FSCSM’s Entryeeze website.
Click Existing Members.
Enter the email address and password used when registering for membership.
Select your skater in the Family Members box.
Click Download permission form.
School Absence Letters
If a test session, competition, or other U.S. Figure Skating event takes place during the school day, skaters may request a school absence letter from U.S. Figure Skating.
The letter can include the skater’s name, school, and event date(s) and may be submitted to the school to document participation in the event.