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United States · Pre-Bronze

Pre-Bronze

2026/27 requirements, assessment and original pattern diagrams available

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

Assessment: in-person or club-approved virtual test session

Passing: majority of judges; lower entry level is whole-test descriptor, later levels use per-judge totals with compensating marks

Where: member club test session or approved virtual route

2026/27 skating skills requirements

Rule 5103, page 155. The complete level rule below retains test expectations, pass totals, reskates and references to separate candidate standards. General rules 5000–5040 also apply.

5103 Standard Pre-Bronze Skating Skills Test and Skate United Pre-Bronze Skating Skills Test Test expectations: For standard candidates, the fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized. For Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Forward and backward perimeter power stroking 2. FO-BI three-turns in the field 3. FI-BO three-turns in the field 4. Forward and backward power change of edge pulls 5. Backward circle eight 6. Five-step C step sequence One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-13 Pass total: 0 to 6 points Honors total: 7 to 12 points Distinction total: 13 to 18 points Approximate time for test: 12 minutes

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Exercise 1: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 1 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 1 Forward and Backward Perimeter Power Stroking The skater will perform four alternating forward crossovers separated by strong forward inside edge transitions. The end pattern consists of two forward crossovers followed by a LFO open stroke; then a RFI open C step followed by one or two backward crossovers. All end pattern steps should be performed with an even cadence except the LFO open stroke, which should be held for two counts. The second side of the pattern resumes with four backward crossovers separated by two-foot transitions, also known as a power push. Skaters should take care to perform the transitions on two solid inside edges. The second end pattern consists of three to five backward crossovers. Introductory steps are optional. Forward focus: Power and extension Backward focus: Power and edge quality PRE-BRZ 1 FORWARD & BACKWARD PERIMETER POWER XOVER STROKING LBI XF RBO XF RBO LBI XF RBO LBI LBI start XF INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RBO LFO LBI RFI RBI XF * LFI LBO RFO RBI LFI * LBI XF RFI RBO LFO LBI RFI RBI LFI XF * LBO RFO RBI * LFI LBI RFI XF RBO *denotes wide power push and a two-foot transition LFO LBI RFI XF RBO LFO OpCSt RFI LBI LFO RFI 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-13
Skating skills rule 5103, diagram page 255Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 2 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 2 FO-BI Three-Turns in the Field The skater will perform forward three-turns alternating to backward three-turns covering the length of the rink. One length of the rink will start with RFO-LBI three-turns. The number of sets of three-turns will depend on the length of the rink and the strength of the skater. On the second length of the rink, the skater will perform LFO-RBI three-turns. The end sequence and the introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Edge quality x: 0.3914 PRE-JUVENILE 2 FORW OUT-BACK IN 3-TURNS IN THE FIELD y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start RBI3 RFO3 LFO3 LBI3 RBI3 RFO3 LFO3 LBI3 cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 RBI3 RFO3 pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LFO3 stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. LBI3 stroke weight: 1 pt. RBI3 RFO3 LFO3 LBI3 start y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-14 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5103, diagram page 256Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 3 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 3 FI-BO Three-Turns in the Field On one length of the rink, the skater will perform RFI-LBO three-turns. On the other length of the rink, the skater will perform LFI-RBO three-turns. The number of sets of three-turns will depend on the length of the rink and the strength of the skater. The end sequence and the introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Edge quality x: 0.3914 PRE-JUVENILE 3 FORW IN - BACK OUT 3-TURNS IN THE FIELD y: 7.125 start RFI3 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RBO3 LBO3 LFI3 RFI3 RBO3 LBO3 LFI3 cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 RFI3 RBO3 pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. LBO3 LFI3 stroke weight: 1 pt. RFI3 RBO3 LBO3 LFI3 start y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-15
Skating skills rule 5103, diagram page 257Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 4 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 4 Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls The skater will perform consecutive power change of edge pulls — FIO to FOI — for the full length of the rink followed by backward change of edge pulls — BOI to BIO — for the second full length of the rink. The skater will change feet at the center of the rink. The end sequence and the introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Power x: 0.3914 PRE-JUVENILE 4 FORWARD & BACKWARD POWER CHANGE OF EDGE PULLS y: 7.125 start RFI INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LBI CE RFO CE LBO CE RFI CE CE LBI RFO CE CE LBO RFI CE CE LBI RFO CE CHANGE FEET LBO LFO cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 CHANGE FEET dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 CE RBO pctg. from original pdf: 101% LFI pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% CE CE RBI stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. LFO stroke weight: 1 pt. CE CE RBO LFI CE CE RBI LFO CE CE RBO LFI 2 FEET OPTIONAL END PATTERN y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-16 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5103, diagram page 258Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 5 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 5 Backward Circle Eight The skater will push from a standing start onto a backward outside edge and complete one backward outside figure eight. Upon returning to center at the completion of the second circle, the skater will perform a backward inside figure eight by pushing onto a backward inside edge, thereby repeating the previously skated circle. The circles should be equal in size with each circle approximately three times the skater’s height. The skater may mark the center. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Edge quality and continuous flow x: 0.3914 PRE-JUVENILE 5 BACK CIRCLE 8 y: 7.125 1ST TRACING -- RBO / LBO 2ND TRACING -- RBI / LBI 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. y: 0.375 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook x: 3.8585 SS-17
Skating skills rule 5103, diagram page 259Open this source page
Exercise 6: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Bronze 6 and Skate United Pre-Bronze 6 Five-Step C Step Sequence The skater will perform alternating forward inside C steps, skated in consecutive half circles. Each series consists of a five-step sequence. The skater will skate one length of the ice with four or five lobes. Introductory steps are optional. Focus: Edge quality and extension PRE-BRZ 6 5-STEP C-STEP CSt INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RFI start LBI RBO LFO RFI SLIP LFI RBI CSt LBO RFO LFI SLIP CSt RFI LBI RBO LFO RFI SLIP LFI RBI CSt LBO RFO LFI SLIP CSt RFI LBI RBO LFO RFI SLIP SS-18 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
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