Published test section available; incorporated rules may also apply
Prerequisite: previous level in pathway unless an explicit alternative or cross-credit applies
Assessment: adult pair program
Passing: three-point descriptor; meets/exceeds and every required element
Where: club test or eligible competition credit
One (1) pair combination spin with one change of position and one Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) pair combination spin with one change of position and one
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) solo combination spin with one change of position and one Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) solo combination spin with one change of position and one
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) lift, chosen from group 1 or 2. Overhead lifts are not permitted. Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) lift, chosen from group 1 or 2. Overhead lifts are not permitted.
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) solo Axel Paulsen Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) solo Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) solo Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop
Read the whole requirement together. Its options must not be treated as interchangeable tests.
Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
One (1) backward death spiral Test A4 Gold Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: meets or exceeds expected adult level
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 6 Read in its full source context. A date or source conflict is recorded for this country; do not assume this is the current rule.
Check the evidence New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association 2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests Evidence limits for New Zealand These are national research gaps. Some may not affect this specific level.
pair test count conflict: Rule 512.1 says seven pair tests while section 515 lists Tests 1 through 8.
fees: Board-set annual test fees are sent to clubs but not published on the current rules/forms pages.
video assessment: No general prerecorded-video test route was found; rule 506.5 mentions video review only as a pre-judging conflict control.
disability accommodations: No test-specific modified requirement/accommodation mechanism was found in sections 500, 700 or 800.
Published test requirements 2026 NZIFSA rules, effective 1 January 2026. The full level-specific section is shown below. General test rules also apply. A reference to ISU requirements is not a complete element list until the incorporated rules are checked.
Full published section, including shared conditions TEST A4 GOLD MEDAL
Duration: maximum of 3 minutes 10 seconds
a) One (1) pair combination spin with one change of position and one
change of foot (minimum of 4 revolutions)
b) One (1) solo combination spin with one change of position and one
change of foot (minimum of 5 revolutions on each foot)
c) One (1) lift, chosen from group 1 or 2. Overhead lifts are not permitted.
d) One (1) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice
surface.
e) One (1) solo Axel Paulsen
f) One (1) solo Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop
g) One (1) backward death spiral
Whole level-specific source section, including choices, quantities and scores. Incorporated ISU requirements remain incorporated, not independently expanded.
Source section 811, pages 6.
Read the original page and surrounding rules 