Upcoming Test Sessions
2026-2027- In Person Test Dates
- November 9, 2026
- March 29, 2027
2026-2027- Virtual Test Dates
- September 10, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- April 22, 2027
CIFSC Virtual Test Submission Guidelines
What do I need for a virtual test session?
- Ice – Ice should NOT be busy. If another skater blocks video during a critical point in the program such as a jump, the program will not be judged. No more than 8 skaters.
- Phone – This is needed to show the date and time at the beginning of the video. Notes of paper will not be accepted.
- Placard – This will be shown at the beginning of the video: Placard
- Impartial Proctor – This person must be an impartial person who is not related to the skater and does not regularly work with the student. They will need to sign the Performance Affidavit.
- Coach – They will also need to sign the Performance Affidavit if they are present. They do NOT have to be present.
- Videographer – They will also need to sign the Performance Affidavit.
Dates and Deadlines
Test Session Date/ Video Submission Deadline
- Submission Deadline: NO videos will be accepted after midnight on the test session date.
- NO refunds will be issued for failing to submit video.
- NO refunds will be issued for rejected videos.
- We can only accept 1 video for each test.
One day after test session date – Videos sent to judges
One week after test session date – Results begin to be emailed to skaters
Video Guidelines
For full virtual testing rules see the USFS Rulebook Section 4104.
- You may take as many videos as you like, but the FIRST video submitted will be the one used for the test. If this video does NOT meet the guidelines, it will be rejected with NO
- Videos may NOT be from an exhibition, competition, or ice show.
- Videos should be taken from the perspective of a judge at your rink. The closer to the centerline of the ice the better.
- The video must be recorded in 720p or 1080p per USFS requirements.
- The video MUST be electronically date/time stamped. This may be done by clearly showing the face of a cell phone, smart watch, OR having the recording device automatically date/time stamp the video.
- The skater MUST announce their name, home club and test prior to starting the test. This can be done by utilizing the placard linked above. It is best practice to verbally state these items as well.
- All videos must be recorded within 14 days of the submission deadline.
- The video may NOT be cut, spliced, or edited. The video must keep “rolling” during any MITF test.
- Video must be filmed in landscape mode and SAVED in landscape mode! We recommend viewing the video on a laptop prior to sending, since most phones and tablets auto rotate the video for viewing.
- NO RE-SKATES at the end of the video.
- If partnered dancers are testing as partners and solo, it must be one long video. Tape the partnered portion, then each skater will skate alone. The video must keep “rolling”.
- Judges need to hear the edges, so surroundings need to be as quiet as possible.
- MITF tests may not be skated to music, but background noise on the session is acceptable.
- Virtual and in-person tests are both subject to the 14 Day Retry Rule.
- The video must be submitted by the parent, skater, or coach listed on the application by the video submission deadline.
Submitting Video and Paperwork
E-mail all files to cifsctesting@gmail.com for each test submitted. A confirmation email will be sent that the submission was received and is complete. All files need to be emailed together.
- Performance Affidavit form must be complete. You may upload the scanned file, upload a link, or take a picture and attach it.
- Media Likeness form must be complete. You may upload the scanned file, upload a link, or take a picture and attach it.
- Permission to Test form: if you are not a Center Ice of Oaks FSC member, you need to include a permission to test form from your home club. You may upload the scanned file, upload a link, or take a picture and attach it.
- Test video link:
- Videos will be too large to email, so you will need to use a platform for sharing them. Google Drive, One Drive, Drop Box all work very well. YouTube links will not be accepted.
- Make sure you have enabled sharing on the video.
- Ensure the link is directly to your video, not to your drive or a folder within the drive.
- Title your test video in this format: First name, Last name, test level, test description. For example: Sally Smith, juvenile, free skate.
*The Club reserves the right to cancel a test session if not enough skaters register or there will be an upcharge added to cover the cost.
What is a Test Session?
Figure skating in the U.S. can be either competitive or recreational, and those learning to skate can choose either route. While competitive skaters are required to participate in the U.S. testing structure to eventually compete in qualifying competitions, recreational skaters can also opt to take tests in order to continually challenge themselves and their abilities. The official tests of U.S. Figure Skating may be taken by all figure skaters who are members of a member club or collegiate club, individual members who are currently registered with U.S. Figure Skating and are otherwise qualified under these rules. Test sessions can only be held under the auspices and control of a member club. Sessions are organized and run under procedures outlined in the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook and judged by USFSA judges, according to standards established by the association. Tests are marked on a “pass” or “retry” basis. Some tests have numeric marks associated with them that determine if the test is a “pass” or “retry.” These are used to establish a “passing” average, and judges use this number as a basis for the quality of the test. Different tests have different standards for “pass” and “retry,” along with different procedures for re-skating elements in a test. For details, candidates should consult the rulebook for the particular test to be taken. If a test is marked “retry” a skater may not retake the test prior to the 27th following the date of the original test.