Pre-Bronze Singles Test
- Level
- 3 of 8
- Formerly
- Pre-Juvenile free skate
- Program length
- 2:10 maximum
- Competition level
- Pre-Juvenile
The Pre-Bronze singles test was the Pre-Juvenile free skate test until July 2023. The program is still 2:10, but the jump requirements step up: the three single jumps must come from the harder group, the loop, flip, Lutz and Axel. The spins now include a combination spin.
The judges expect the fundamentals of free skating to be demonstrated, though not necessarily mastered, with good edges, flow, power, extension and posture in the jumps, spins and connecting moves. The program should use the ice and show some relationship with the music.
Passing it, with the Pre-Bronze skating skills test, qualifies a skater for Pre-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 waltz jump or single Axel
- Three different single jumps, chosen from the loop, flip, Lutz or Axel
- 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 (except the double Axel) 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 6 revolutions; may have a flying entry
- One spin in one position, no change of foot: at least 4 revolutions; may have a flying entry
Sequence
- One choreographic sequence: at least two different movements, such as spirals or spread eagles, linked by steps and turns. The pattern is free but it must be clearly visible, and no jumps or spins may be included in it.
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.