Bronze Singles Test
- Level
- 4 of 8
- Formerly
- Juvenile free skate
- Program length
- 2:40 maximum
- Competition level
- Juvenile
The Bronze singles test was the Juvenile free skate test until July 2023. It is the first level where the single Axel is required rather than optional, and the choreographic sequence gives way to a step sequence that covers the whole ice surface. The program grows to 2:40.
The judges expect the jumps, spins and connecting steps to be skated on good edges with good form, flow, power and precision, skated to the music and using the ice.
From Bronze up, a skater can also earn singles test credit at a sanctioned competition: by reaching the minimum scores in a Juvenile free skate under the IJS, instead of testing at a test session. Passing it, with the Bronze skating skills test, qualifies a skater for Juvenile competitions.
What's on the test
Skated as a program to music of the skater's choice (vocal music is allowed).
Jumps
Five jump elements, including at least:
- One single Axel
- Three different single jumps
- One two-jump combination of two single jumps
- Up to two jump combinations, or one combination and one jump sequence; each is limited to two jumps, except one may have three.
- Double jumps and one triple jump are allowed and count toward the requirements.
- No jump may be included more than twice.
Spins
Two spins with different IJS codes:
- One combination spin, with or without a change of foot: at least 8 revolutions, with at least 2 revolutions in at least 2 different positions; may have a flying entry
- One spin in one position, no change of foot: at least 5 revolutions; may have a flying entry
Sequence
- One step sequence that uses the full ice surface.
Before you can take it
How it is marked
Each judge marks elements, skating and program from −3 to +3, where 0 is the passing average for this level. A judge's total decides their result: pass 0 to 3, honors 4 to 6, distinction 7 to 9. A majority of the judges must pass the skater.
Up to two different elements may be reskated if needed, and extra elements may be added without penalty. Going over the time limit costs one point for every 10 seconds, or part of 10 seconds, over.
Source: 2026-27 Singles Test Requirements chart (version 1.0, 02/27/26); U.S. Figure Skating 2026-27 Rulebook. Requirements change from season to season, so check with your coach or club test chair before you test.