Elements available; full syllabus completeness not yet verified
Prerequisite: previous level in pathway unless an explicit alternative or cross-credit applies
Assessment: all prescribed patterns in one session; electronic route may be approved for overseas/remote candidate
Passing: every pattern minimum GOE 0; no compensation
Where: state association test session or ISA-approved electronic route
Alternating forward and backward three-turns Elementary · Foundational skating skills
Read standards, choices and source Alternating forward and backward three-turns
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
pattern: official diagram
Technical standard: mandatory steps, direction and pattern in by-law
Quality standard: good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm; pattern focus stated in by-law
Publication period 2024-02; current-linked 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location pp. 6-7; Pattern #1 Read in its full source context.
Check the evidence Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills Evidence limits for Australia These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
national and state fees: Part A requires ISA and state fees but no consolidated public schedule was located.
electronic test procedure: Electronic assessment is allowed for overseas/areas without resident qualified judges, but current camera/submission technical procedure is not public in Part A.
disability accommodations: No national test-specific accommodation rule was located in the checked test by-laws.
Forward and backward perimeter power stroking Elementary · Foundational skating skills
Read standards, choices and source Forward and backward perimeter power stroking
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
pattern: official diagram
Technical standard: mandatory steps, direction and pattern in by-law
Quality standard: good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm; pattern focus stated in by-law
Publication period 2024-02; current-linked 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location pp. 6-7; Pattern #2 Read in its full source context.
Check the evidence Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills Evidence limits for Australia These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
national and state fees: Part A requires ISA and state fees but no consolidated public schedule was located.
electronic test procedure: Electronic assessment is allowed for overseas/areas without resident qualified judges, but current camera/submission technical procedure is not public in Part A.
disability accommodations: No national test-specific accommodation rule was located in the checked test by-laws.
Alternating backward crossovers to backward outside edges Elementary · Foundational skating skills
Read standards, choices and source pattern: official diagram
Technical standard: mandatory steps, direction and pattern in by-law
Quality standard: good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm; pattern focus stated in by-law
Publication period 2024-02; current-linked 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location pp. 6-7; Pattern #3 Read in its full source context.
Check the evidence Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills Evidence limits for Australia These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
national and state fees: Part A requires ISA and state fees but no consolidated public schedule was located.
electronic test procedure: Electronic assessment is allowed for overseas/areas without resident qualified judges, but current camera/submission technical procedure is not public in Part A.
disability accommodations: No national test-specific accommodation rule was located in the checked test by-laws.
Forward and backward cross strokes Elementary · Foundational skating skills
Read standards, choices and source Forward and backward cross strokes
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
pattern: official diagram
Technical standard: mandatory steps, direction and pattern in by-law
Quality standard: good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm; pattern focus stated in by-law
Publication period 2024-02; current-linked 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location pp. 6-7; Pattern #4 Read in its full source context.
Check the evidence Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills Evidence limits for Australia These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
national and state fees: Part A requires ISA and state fees but no consolidated public schedule was located.
electronic test procedure: Electronic assessment is allowed for overseas/areas without resident qualified judges, but current camera/submission technical procedure is not public in Part A.
disability accommodations: No national test-specific accommodation rule was located in the checked test by-laws.
Forward and backward power change-of-edge pulls Elementary · Foundational skating skills
Read standards, choices and source Forward and backward power change-of-edge pulls
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
pattern: official diagram
Technical standard: mandatory steps, direction and pattern in by-law
Quality standard: good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage and rhythm; pattern focus stated in by-law
Publication period 2024-02; current-linked 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location pp. 6-7; Pattern #5 Read in its full source context.
Check the evidence Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills Evidence limits for Australia These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
national and state fees: Part A requires ISA and state fees but no consolidated public schedule was located.
electronic test procedure: Electronic assessment is allowed for overseas/areas without resident qualified judges, but current camera/submission technical procedure is not public in Part A.
disability accommodations: No national test-specific accommodation rule was located in the checked test by-laws.
