Published test section available; incorporated rules may also apply
Prerequisite: previous level in pathway unless an explicit alternative or cross-credit applies
Assessment: pair program or protocol credit
Passing: cumulative GOE and presentation minima; both skaters tested as a pair
Where: club test or sanctioned competition credit
One double or triple twist lift Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One double or triple twist lift
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: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 lift from Groups 3 or 4, with full extension of the lifting arm(s) Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One lift from Groups 3 or 4, with full extension of the lifting arm(s)
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: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 lift from Group 5 Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 double or triple throw jumps Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Two double or triple throw jumps
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: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 solo triple jump Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 solo jump combination or one jump sequence consisting of two Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source One solo jump combination or one jump sequence consisting of two
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: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 forward outside death spiral Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Pair skating
Read standards, choices and source Technical standard: full requirement continues where line wrapping occurs in preserved source
Quality standard: cumulative GOE and presentation minimum
Publication period current at 2026-09-04
Translation Not applicable
Source location p. 12 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 - 500 Section 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 8 GOLD STAR MEDAL
The programme follows the requirements for the ISU Senior Free Skate
programme but must include at least the following elements:
a) One double or triple twist lift
b) One lift from Groups 3 or 4, with full extension of the lifting arm(s)
c) One lift from Group 5
f) Two double or triple throw jumps
g) One solo triple jump
h) One solo jump combination or one jump sequence consisting of two
different double jumps
i) One forward outside death spiral
Lifts, death spirals and spins must be a minimum of Level 2 in order to pass.
Minimum GOE Total: -7
Minimum Presentation mark: 4.50
Whole level-specific source section, including choices, quantities and scores. Incorporated ISU requirements remain incorporated, not independently expanded.
Source section 515, pages 12.
Read the original page and surrounding rules 