While we do our best to provide accurate information, everything here is for informational purposes only. Our intent is to give you an understanding of what is expacted at each level. Skaters should ckeck with the official USFS rulebook and with their coach when developing competition programs.
Senior Ladies Short Program Requirements
Program time - 2:50 max. (Axel or
Double
Axel)
Triple Jump
Any Triple Jump
Immediately preceded
by connecting steps or
other free skating
movements
Jump Combination
Double/Triple or
Triple/Triple
May not repeat double Axel
or solo jump
Spin
Flying
Spin
(Min. 8 rev.)
Layback or
Sideways Leaning Spin (Min. 8 rev.)
Spin Combination
With only 1 change of
foot and all 3 basic
positions or any
variation thereof
No Flying Entry
Min. 6 rev. each foot,
Min. 2 rev. in pos.
Spiral
Sequence
Shape may vary.
Min. 3 spiral positions
Min. 1 change of foot
Each position 3 seconds
minimum.
First 3 spirals count for
level
Step Sequence
Straight line,
circular, or serpentine*
Senior Mens Short Program Requirements
Program time - 2:50 max. (Double
or Tripple Axel)
Double Jump
Immediately preceded
by connecting steps
May not repeat double
Axel jump
Jump Combination
Double/Triple or
Triple/Triple
May not repeat double Axel
or solo jump
Spin
Flying
Spin
(Min. 8 rev.)
Camel or Sit Spin
With only 1
change of
foot
(Min. 6 rev.
each foot)
Spin Combination
With only 1 change of
foot and all 3 basic
positions or any
variation thereof
No Flying Entry
Min. 6 rev. each foot,
Min. 2 rev. in pos.
Step Sequence
2 Step Sequences
of a different nature
Straight line, circular,
or serpentine
Senior Single Ladies/Mens Freeskate Requirements
Items with * are required elements. At this level the between ladies and Mens its the program time and the max number of jumps AND step sequence.
Ladies 4:00 | Mens 4:30
Jumps
(Ladies Max 7)
(Men Max 8)
1 must be an Axel-type jump *
Number of jumps in jump sequence is not limited.
2 triples or quads may be repeated, but must be in combo or sequence
3 double axel max as solo jump or in combo/sequence
Combos
Max 3 combos or sequences
Combos limited to 2 jumps, but one 3 jump combo is permitted.
Spins
(Max 3)
1 flying entry *
1 spin combination; w/without change of foot*
1 spin with only 1 position *
Min 6 rev; 10 for combo; min 2 revs in position
All spins may change feet and start with a fly
Spins must be of a different nature
Ladies
Step Sequences
(Max 2)
One step sequence
One spiral sequence with at least 2
spirals. Shape may vary. Only first
3 spirals count for levels.
Mens
Step Sequences
(Max 2)
Straight line,
circular, or serpentine *
If two sequences are performed,
they must be different step
sequences
