Pre-Silver Singles Test
- Level
- 5 of 8
- Formerly
- Intermediate free skate
- Program length
- 3:10 maximum
- Competition level
- Intermediate
The Pre-Silver singles test was the Intermediate free skate test until July 2023. It is the first test that requires a double jump, both on its own and in a combination, and one of the spins must start with a flying entry, like a flying camel. The program is up to 3:10 with six jump elements.
The judges expect strong, smooth edges and turns, correct posture and effortless flow in every type of element, while using the music and the ice.
The Bronze singles prerequisite can also be met with the adult gold singles test. Passing it, with the Pre-Silver skating skills test, qualifies a skater for Intermediate competitions.
What's on the test
Skated as a program to music of the skater's choice (vocal music is allowed).
Jumps
Six jump elements, including at least:
- One single Axel
- One double jump
- One two-jump combination with at least one double jump
- Three more single-jump elements (they may repeat jumps already done)
- Up to three jump combinations, or two combinations and one jump sequence; each is limited to two jumps, except one may have three.
- Jumps with more rotations 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, at least 2 in each position; may have a flying entry
- One spin in one position: at least 5 revolutions; may change feet; may have a flying entry
- One of the two spins must 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.