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 A5 Gold Star · 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.
Two (2) solo double jumps (free choice) Test A5 Gold Star · 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) lift, may be a twist lift. Overhead lifts are not permitted) Test A5 Gold Star · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One (1) lift, may be a twist lift. 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) throw jump (single only) Test A5 Gold Star · 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 flying spin Test A5 Gold Star · 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) forward death spiral Test A5 Gold Star · 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) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice Test A5 Gold Star · 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.
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 A5 GOLD STAR
Duration: maximum of 3 minutes 40 seconds
a) One (1) pair combination spin with one change of position and one
change of foot (minimum of 5 revolutions)
b) Two (2) solo double jumps (free choice)
c) One (1) lift, may be a twist lift. Overhead lifts are not permitted)
d) One (1) throw jump (single only)
e) One (1) solo flying spin
f) One (1) forward death spiral
g) One (1) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice
surface.
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 