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Rule 5101, page 154. The complete level rule below retains test expectations, pass totals, reskates and references to separate candidate standards. General rules 5000–5040 also apply.
5101 Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test
Test expectations: The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No
great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good
edges and some evidence of good form. Expectations are equivalent for Skate United candidates.
1. Forward perimeter stroking
2. Basic consecutive edges
3. Forward right and left foot spirals
4. Waltz eight
Pass/pass with honors/retry: The entire test will be marked on a “pass,” “pass with honors” or “retry” basis only, and
individual marks will not be awarded. The “pass,” “pass with honors” or “retry” will be arrived at by consideration of the
composite of each element in relation to the whole. One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040).
Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-3
Approximate time for test: eight minutes
How to perform the patterns
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Exercise 1: instructions and diagram
Pre-Preliminary 1
Forward Perimeter Stroking
The skater will perform four to eight straight strokes depending on the length of the ice and the strength of the skater, with
crossovers around the ends, using the full ice surface and for one full lap of the rink (in both directions). Introductory steps are
optional.
Focus: Power and extension
PRE-PRELIMINARY 1 FORWARD PERIMETER STROKING
LFO RFI
RFI
LFO
LFO
RFI
RFI
LFO
LF
RF
RF
LF
LF RF
LF
RF
RF
LF
LF
RF
start
INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL
LFO RFI
RFI LFO
LFO RFI LFO RFI
2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-3
Pre-Preliminary 2
Basic Consecutive Edges
• Forward outside edges
• Forward inside edges
• Backward outside edges
• Backward inside edges
Starting from a standing position the skater will perform four to six half circles, alternating feet, using an axis line such as a
hockey line. The skater may start each set on either foot, but they must be skated in the order listed.
Focus: Edge quality x: 0.3914
PRE-PRELIMINARY 2 BASIC CONSECUTIVE EDGES
y: 7.125
RFO RFO RFO
start
LFO LFO LFO
RFI RFI RFI
start
LFI LFI LFI
cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75
dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75
LBO LBO LBO pctg. from original pdf: 101%
start pctg. from original pdf: 112-113%
stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt.
RBO RBO RBO stroke weight: 1 pt.
LBI LBI LBI
start
RBI RBI RBI
y: 0.375
x: 3.8585
SS-4 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Pre-Preliminary 3
Forward Right and Left Foot Spirals
The skater will perform right foot and left foot spirals down the length of the rink maintaining a spiral position on each foot for
approximately four seconds with extended leg held at the hip level or higher. The skater may be on flats and may start on either
foot. Introductory steps are optional.
Focus: Extension
x: 0.3914
PRE-PRELIMINARY 3 FORWARD RIGHT AND LEFT FOOT SPIRALS
y: 7.125
start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL
RF
cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75
dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75
pctg. from original pdf: 101%
pctg. from original pdf: 112-113%
stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt.
stroke weight: 1 pt.
LF
y: 0.375
x: 3.8585
2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-5
Pre-Preliminary 4
Waltz Eight
The skater will perform the waltz eight, using large circumference circles, completing two patterns on each foot, performed
with control. This move may start on either foot. Introductory steps are optional or may begin from a standing start. The skater
may mark the center.
Focus: Edge quality
x: 0.3914
PRE-PRELIMINARY 4 WALTZ EIGHT
y: 7.125
LFO3 RFO3
RBO LBO
start cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75
dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75
pctg. from original pdf: 101%
LFO RFO pctg. from original pdf: 112-113%
INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL
stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt.
stroke weight: 1 pt.
y: 0.375
x: 3.8585
SS-6 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
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