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Pattern Dance Tests

New Zealand · Test 8 Gold Star Medal

Test 8 Gold Star Medal

Published test section available; incorporated rules may also apply

Prerequisite: previous level in pathway unless an explicit alternative or cross-credit applies

Assessment: partnered or solo pattern dances; individual part tests permitted; protocol/fast-track routes

Passing: per-dance GOE/component minima; passed dances retained

Where: club session or approved competition credit

For two sequences of the dance:

Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Ice dance

Read standards, choices and source

For two sequences of the dance:

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

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For three sequences of the dance:

Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Ice dance

Read standards, choices and source

For three sequences of the dance:

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.

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For four sequences of the dance:

Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Ice dance

Read standards, choices and source

For four sequences of the dance:

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

For six sequences of the dance:

Test 8 Gold Star Medal · Ice dance

Read standards, choices and source

For six sequences of the dance:

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.

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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 Any three of the following dances (to be declared at the time of the test application): Tango Romantica Minimum GOE Total: -4 total for the 4 sections Ravensburger Waltz Minimum GOE Total: -4 total for the 4 sections Golden Waltz Minimum GOE Total: -4 total for the 4 sections Midnight Blues Minimum GOE Total: -4 total for the 4 sections Finnstep Minimum GOE Total: -4 total for the 4 sections Minimum Presentation mark (in each dance): 4.50

Whole level-specific source section, including choices, quantities and scores. Incorporated ISU requirements remain incorporated, not independently expanded.

Source section 517, pages 15.

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2026 Rules and Regulations - 500 Section Tests · 16 pages