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Test	Pattern	Youth Level	2006- 2007 page
Pre-Bronze (APBM)	Forward Perimeter Stroking	Pre-Preliminary	462
	Basic Consecutive Edges	Pre-Preliminary	463
	Waltz Eight	Pre-Preliminary	465
	Forward and Backward Crossovers	Preliminary	466
	Alternating Forward 3-Turns	Preliminary	469
Bronze (ABM)	Forward Perimeter Crossover Stroking (Counter Clockwise only)	Pre-Juvenile	472
	Backward Perimeter Crossover Stroking (Counter Clockwise only)	Pre-Juvenile	473
	Forward Power 3-Turns	Preliminary	468
	Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges	Preliminary	471
	Five Step Mohawk Sequence	Pre-Juvenile	477
Silver (ASM)	Eight Step Mohawk Sequence	Juvenile	478
	Forward & Backward Free Skating Cross Strokes	Juvenile	479
	Forward Outside/Back Inside 3-Turns in the Field	Pre-Juvenile	474
	Forward Inside/Back Outside 3-Turns in the Field	Pre-Juvenile	475
	Forward Right & Left Foot Spirals	Pre-Preliminary	464
	Inside Slide Chassé Pattern	Intermediate	487
Gold (AGM)	Stroking: Forward Power Circle	Intermediate	482
	Stroking: Backward Power Circle	Intermediate	483
	Forward Double 3-Turns	Juvenile	481
	Backward Double 3-Turns	Intermediate	485
	Backward Perimeter Power Stroking with Back Inside 3-Turns and Forward Inside 3-Turns	Novice	488
	Brackets in the Field Sequence	Intermediate	486

Adult Free Skating Tests: Don Korte's List

Test	Notes	Elements
Pre-Bronze (PBF)	Skated as individual elements Pass Avg: P/F Judge: Bronze TR 32.09	Jumps	2 different jumps, either one-half (1/2) or one (1) full revolution
		Spins	One- foot upright spin  (3 revs in position) Two-foot upright spin (3 revs in position)
		Steps:	Crossovers - forward and backward (either direction) Lunge or spiral
Bronze (BFR)	Dur: 1m40s Pass Avg: 2.5 Judge: Bronze TR 32.10	Jumps	At least three (3) different single jumps; one must be Salchow, one must be toe loop
		Combos	1 jump combination: waltz-toe loop
		Spins	One foot upright spin (4 revs in position) One foot back spin, entry optional (3 revs in position) Sit spin (3 revs in position)
		Moves	connecting moved, steps and edges throughout program
Silver (SFR)	Dur: 2m10s Pass Avg: 2.7 Judge: Bronze TR 32.11	Jumps	At least 3 different single jumps; one must be loop, one must be flip
		Combos	1 jump combination with single jumps 1 jump sequence with half or single revolution jumps
		Spins	Camel spin (3 revs) One spin from layback, attitude, or sit (4 revs) Combination spin with (only 1 change of position); change of foot is optional (3 revs per position)
		Moves	connecting moves consisting of spirals, strong edges, fair use of music, and full utilization of ice surface
Gold (GFR)	Dur: 2m40s Pass Avg: 3.0 Judge: Bronze TR 32.12	Jumps	Axel Lutz Two additional single jumps One jump from: split, stag, falling leaf, half loop
		Combos	1 jump combination with two different single jumps
		Spins	Two different solo spins (4 revs) Combination spin with (only 1 change of foot) and (at least 1 change of position) (4 revs/foot)
		Moves	One step sequence - either straight line or circular connecting moves consisting of spirals, strong edges, good use of music and full utilization of ice surface

Adult Pair Tests:

Test	Notes	Elements
Bronze (ABP)	Dur: 2m Pass Avg: 2.7 Judge: Bronze TR 39.07	Jumps	1. One jump (single); 2. One jump combination or sequence of jumps (half and single jumps.)
		Spins	1. One pair spin with no change of position or change of foot such as an upright pair spin or a pair camel spin (minimum 3 revolutions in position); 2. One solo spin (minimum 3 revolutions in position).
		Lifts	1. One lift such as as waltz or half flip (no overhead);
		Pivot Spiral	1. One pivot spiral in which the man attains the pivot position while the lady circles around him in a spiral position (hand hold and pivot positions are optional);
		Steps	1. Stroking in unison, both forward and backward, clockwise and counter-clockwise; 2. Footwork and connecting moves such as spirals, spread eagles, etc., utilizing at least one-half the ice surface.
Silver (ASP)	Dur: 2m 30s Pass Avg: 3.0 Judge: Bronze TR 39.08	Jumps	1. One jump (single), synchronized; 2. One jump combination or sequence synchronized (half and single jumps). No Axel or multi-rotation jumps
		Spins	1. One pair spin with no change of position or change of foot (minimum 3 revolutions in position); 2. One solo spin with one change of position or change of foot (minimum 3 revolutions in position).
		Lifts	1. Two different lifts such as a waist loop, Lutz, or waltz (no overheads);
		Death or Pivot Spiral	1. One death-type spiral (hand hold, pivot and ladies edge are optional) ,or pivot spiral in which the man attains the pivot position while the lady circles around him in a spiral position;
		Steps	1. Stroking in unison illustrating mirror and/or shadow skating, footwork, connecting moves such as turns in the field, spirals, pivots and basic dance steps; 2. One serpentine, circular or straight line step sequence or spiral sequence.
Gold (AGP)	Dur: 3m Pass Avg: 3.2 Judge: Silver TR 39.09	Jumps	1. One single or double jump, synchronized; 2. One jump combination or sequence utilizing single or multi-rotation jumps, synchronized.
		Spins	1. One pair spin such as pair sit, pair camel or pair combination spin (minimum 4 revolutions in position); 2. One solo spin combination with change of foot and/or change of position (minimum 5 revolutions total), synchronized.
		Lifts	1. Three different lifts - all lifts may be select from Group 1, however, one lift may be selected from Group 2-4, and one may be a single twist lift.
		Death Spiral	1. One death-type spiral with the pivot position attained by the man (ladies edge optional). Hand hold should be a regular one-hand hold.
		Steps	1. Connecting moves, moves-in-the-field, footwork, stroking in good unison and mirror and/or shadow skating; 2. One serpentine, circular or straight line step sequence or spiral sequence.

Note: Extra elements may be added without penalty.

Free Skate in Competition: Don Korte's List

Updated as of May 2007 Governing Council

Level	Time	Elements	Notes
Championship Adult Gold and  Adult Gold (CR 3780)	2m40s	Jumps and  Jump  Combinations	- A Maximum of six (6) jump elements which may include the Axel jump, single jumps, and the following double jumps: double toe loop, double Salchow, double loop.  - Jumps may be repeated only once and only in combination and/or sequences.  - There must be at least one (1) jump combination or sequence, but there may be up to three (3) jump combinations or sequences. Each jump combination and/or sequence counts as one (1) jump element. The number of jumps in a combination or a sequence is limited. One jump combination could consist of three (3) jumps, and the other two up to two (2) jumps.  - Additional jumps sequences which contain jumps of not more than one (1) revolution (i.e. mazurkas, half loops, etc.) performed as part of connecting footwork preceding single or double jumps are permitted. - Double flips, double Lutzes, and double Axels are not permitted. No triple jumps are permitted.
		Spins	A maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature. These spins must have a minimum of four (4) revolutions, and if a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of four (4) revolutions on each foot. There must be a minimum of (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted.
		Steps	- A maximum of one (1) step sequence (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine, spiral) utilizing the full ice surface.  - Additional moves-in-the field, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted in the free program as transitions and marked as such.
Adult Silver (CR 3790)	2m10s	Jumps and  Jump  Combinations	- Maximum of five (5) different single jump elements, which may include the Axel jump. - Jumps may be repeated only once and only in combination and/or sequences. - There must be at least one (1) jump combination or sequence, but there may be up to three (3) jump combinations or sequences. Each jump combination and/or sequence counts as one (1) jump element. The number of jumps in a combination or a sequence is limited. One jump combination could consist of three (3) jumps, and the other two up to two (2) jumps. - Additional jumps sequences which contain jumps of not more than one (1) revolution (i.e. mazurkas, half loops, etc.) performed as part of connecting footwork preceding single jumps are permitted. - Only single jumps and Axels are allowed. No double or triple jumps are permitted.
		Spins	A maximum of  three (3) spins of a different nature. These spins must have a minimum of three (3) revolutions, and if a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot. There must be a minimum of (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted
		Steps	- A maximum of one (1) step (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine) utilizing at least one-half (1/2) of the ice surface.  - Additional moves-in-the field, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted in the free program as transitions and marked as such.
Adult Bronze (CR 3800)	1m40s	Jumps and  Jump  Combinations	- A maximum of four (4) jump elements.  - Jumps may be repeated only once and only in combination and/or sequences.  - There must be at least one (1) jump combination or sequence, but there may be up to three (3) jump combinations or sequences. Each jump combination and/or sequence counts as one (1) jump element. The number of jumps in a combination or a sequence is limited. One jump combination could consist of three jumps, and the other two up to two (2) jumps.  - Only single jumps are allowed. No Axels, double or triple jumps are permitted.
		Spins	A maximum of three (3) spins of a different nature. These spins must have a minimum of three (3) revolutions, and if a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of three (3) revolutions on each foot. There must be a minimum of (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted Flying spins are not permitted
		Steps	- A Maximum of one (1) step (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine) utilizing at least one-half (1/2) of the ice surface. - Additional moves-in-the field, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted in the free program as transitions and marked as such.
Championship Masters Masters Senior Masters Junior Masters Novice	3m40s	Jumps and  Jump  Combinations	- A maximum of seven (7) jump elements. These must include an Axel jump and at least one combination or sequence of jumps. Jumps may be repeated only once and only in combination or in sequence.  - There may be up to three (3) jump combinations or sequences. Each jump combination and/or sequence counts as one (1) jump element. The number of jumps in a combination or a sequence is limited. One jump combination/sequence could consist of three (3) jumps, and the other two up to two (2) jumps.  - Additional jumps sequences which contain jumps of not more than one (1) revolution (i.e. mazurkas, half loops, etc.) performed as part of connecting footwork preceding single, double or triple jumps are permitted.  - Single, double and triple jumps are permitted.
		Spins	A maximum of four (4) spins of a different nature. These spins must have a minimum of five (5) revolutions, and if a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of four (4) revolutions on each foot. There must be a minimum of (2) revolutions in each position or the position will not be counted.
		Steps	A maximum of one (1) step sequence (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine, spiral) utilizing the full ice surface. - Additional moves-in-the field, spiral sequences and step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted in the free program as transitions and marked as such.

Note that for adult programs, the times are "Not-to-Exceed" times; there is no 10-second window

Adult Pairs Free Skating in Competition:

Updated as of May 2006 Governing Council

Level	Time	Elements	Notes
Adult Masters Pairs and Adult Gold Pairs (CR 4110 & 4120)	3m40s	Lifts	- A maximum of three (3) different lifts. One may be a twist lift - Variations of the lady’s position no-handed and one-handed lifts and combination lifts are permitted.
		Throw Jumps	- A maximum of two (2) different throw jumps. Single and double throw jumps are permitted. - No throw triple jumps are permitted.
		Solo Jumps	- A maximum of one (1) solo jump. Single, double or triple jumps are permitted.
		Jump Combination	- A maximum of one (1) jump combination or sequence. The number of jumps to be included is free. - Triple jumps are permitted.
		Pairs Spins	- A maximum of one (1) pair spin. Change of foot and/or position is permitted. - Minimum of four (4) revolutions required. Spins with a change of foot must have a minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot.
		Solo Spins	- A maximum of one (1) solo spin. One of the spins must have a change of foot and/or position. - Minimum of five (5) revolutions required. Spins with a change of foot must have a minimum of five (5) revolutions on each foot.
		Pivot or Death Spiral	- A maximum of one (1) death spiral. Must use one-handed hold. - At least one-half revolution in pivot position by man and lady required.
		Steps	- A maximum of one (1) step (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine) or spiral sequence utilizing the full ice surface. - Additional moves-in-the field and spiral step sequences will not be counted as a step sequence but will be counted in the free program as transitions and marked as such.
		Additional Element	- Pair may perform an additional element of the pair’s choice of either one (1) Pairs spin OR one (1) death spiral. Must be of a different nature than the first pairs spin or death spiral.
Silver Pairs (CR 4123)	2m40s	Lifts	- A maximum of two (2) different lifts. One of which must be from Group 1. The remaining lift may from either Group 1 or 2, or pairs may perform a twist lift - Overhead lifts are not permitted.
		Throw Jumps	- A maximum of one (1) single throw jump.  Throw Axel is permitted.  Throw double and triple jumps are not permitted.
		Solo Jumps	- A maximum of two (2) solo jumps. Singles and Axels are permitted.
		Jump Combination	- A maximum of one (1) jump combination or sequence. The number of jumps to be included is free. - Double jumps are not permitted.
		Pairs Spins	- A maximum of one (2) pairs spins. Change of foot and/or position is permitted. - Minimum of three (3) revolutions required.
		Solo Spins	- A maximum of (2) different solo spins.  One (1) change of position is permited.  Change of foot is not permitted.  Min of 3 revolutions in each solo spin.
		Pivot or Death Spiral	- A maximum of one (1) pivot or death spiral.  Skaters may choose the position and hand hold.
		Steps	- A maximum of one (1) step (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine) or spiral sequence utilizing at least half oft he ice surface.
Bronze Pairs (CR 4123)	2m10s	Lifts	- A maximum of two (2) different lifts (optional). Both may be selected from Group 1, or one can be the waist loop lift from Group 2. - Overhead lifts are not permitted.
		Throw Jumps	- A maximum of one (1) single throw jump (optional).  Throw Axel is permitted.  Throw double and triple jumps are not permitted.
		Solo Jumps	- A maximum of two (2) solo jumps. No Axels or doubles are permitted.
		Jump Combination	- A maximum of one (1) jump combination or sequence. The number of jumps to be included is free. - No Axel or double jumps permitted.
		Pairs Spins	- A maximum of one (2) pairs spins. Change of foot is not permitted. - Minimum of three (3) revolutions required.
		Solo Spins	- A maximum of (2) different solo spins.  Change of foot or position is not permitted.  Min of 3 revolutions in each solo spin.
		Pivot or Death Spiral	- A maximum of one (1) pivot spiral (optional).  Skaters may choose the position and hand hold.  - Death spiral is not permitted.
		Steps	- A maximum of one (1) step (i.e. circular, straight line, serpentine) or spiral sequence utilizing at least half oft he ice surface.

Adult Interpretive Events

Masters Interp FS	1m40s	No Axels or multi-revolution jumps. No props on the ice.  Use of skating skills to develop a theme and interpret the music, and effectiveness of the costumes will be reflected in the marking. (CR 3811)
Adult Interp FS	1m40s

Qualifying Event Eligibility: Don Korte's List

Level	Test Required	Age Limits	Competition Progression
Championship Masters FS	Intermediate FS or higher (or 3rd Figure, prior to Oct 1, 1977)	minimum 21 (CR 3730) Age related divisions (used when relevant, all are combined for Qualifying events at Sectionals) (CR 3292) Class 1: 21-28 yrs Class 2: 29-35 yrs Class 3: 36-45 yrs Class 4: 46-55 yrs Class 5: 56 yrs and over	Adult Sectionals Adult Nationals (top 4 from each section)
Championship Adult Gold FS	Adult Gold FS  (no higher than Juv FS, ISI 6, or if before Oct 1977, 2nd Figure)		Adult Sectionals Adult Nationals (top 4 from each section)

Non-Qualifying Event Eligibility: Don Korte's List

Level	Test Required	Age Limits
Masters Senior FS	Junior FS	minimum 21 (CR 3730) Age related divisions  (used when relevant,  all are combined for Qualifying events at Sectionals) (CR 3292) Class 1: 21-28 yrs Class 2: 29-35 yrs Class 3: 36-45 yrs Class 4: 46-55 yrs Class 5: 56 yrs and over
Masters Junior FS	Novice FS
Masters Novice FS	Intermediate FS
Adult Gold FS	Adult Gold FS (no higher than Juv FS or  ISI 6)
Adult Silver FS	Adult Silver FS (no higher than Juv FS or ISI 5)
Adult Bronze FS	Adult Bronze FS (no higher than Preliminary FS or ISI 4)
Masters Interpretive FS	Must meet requirements of Adult Gold FS event, any Masters FS or Pair event, or have passed at least one Adult or Standard Silver Dance test.
Adult Interpretive FS	Must meet requirements for Adult Bronze or Adult Silver FS event, and have passed NO HIGHER than complete Adult or Standard PreSilver Dance test.

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