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United States · Bronze

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 5104, 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.

5104 Standard Bronze Skating Skills Test and Skate United Bronze Skating Skills Test Test expectations: Standard candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form, flow, power and preciseness to their steps. For Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Stroking: Forward power circle 2. Stroking: Backward power circle 3. Eight-step C step sequence 4. Forward and backward free skate cross strokes 5. Backward power three-turns 6. Forward double three-turns One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-19 Pass total: 0 to 6 points Honors total: 7 to 12 points Distinction total: 13 to 18 points Approximate time for test: 10 minutes

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Exercise 1: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 1 and Skate United Bronze 1 Stroking: Forward Power Circle Starting from a standing position, the skater will perform forward crossovers progressively increasing in foot speed and acceleration throughout the entire move, from a slow, but gradually accelerating pace to fully accelerated crossovers. As the skater accelerates, the circle circumference increases. Power circles are performed in both counterclockwise and clockwise directions. It is recommended that no more than 15 crossovers be utilized in completing each portion of this move. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Power x: 0.3914 JUVENILE 1 STROKING FORWARD POWER CIRCLE y: 7.125 RFI LFO RFI LFO LFO RFI RFI LFO RFI LFO LFO start RFI cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 LFO LFO RFI LFO dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 pctg. from original pdf: 101% RFI RFI pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LFO stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. RFI stroke weight: 1 pt. LFO RFI y: 0.375 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook x: 3.8585 SS-19
Skating skills rule 5104, diagram page 261Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 2 and Skate United Bronze 2 Stroking: Backward Power Circle Starting from a standing position, the skater will perform backward crossovers progressively increasing in foot speed and acceleration throughout the entire move, from a slow, but gradually accelerating pace, to fully accelerated crossovers. As the skater accelerates, the circle circumference increases. Power circles are performed in both counterclockwise and clockwise directions. It is recommended that no more than 15 crossovers be utilized in completing each portion of this move. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Power x: 0.3914 JUVENILE 2 STROKING BACKWARD POWER CIRCLE y: 7.125 RBO LBI LBI RBO RBO LBI LBI RBO LBI RBO start RBO RBO LBI LBI LFO3 RBO LBI cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LBI RBO RBO pctg. from original pdf: 101% RBO pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LBI LBI stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. RBO stroke weight: 1 pt. LBI y: 0.375 SS-20 2026-27x :U 3..8S5.8 F5igure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5104, diagram page 262Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 3 and Skate United Bronze 3 Eight-Step C Step Sequence The skater will perform two eight-step C step sequences counterclockwise. The step order is: Forward crossover into a LFO C step, followed by LBI, RBO, LBI cross forward and RFI. The skater should maintain a march cadence (one beat per step). Between the circles is a two-beat left foot transition. The sequence is then repeated twice in the opposite direction. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Quickness and power BRONZE 3 EIGHT STEP C STEP SEQUENCE LFO RFI LBI RFI 1 8 7 2 LFO XF RBO 3 6 CSt RBO 4 5 LBI LBI 5 4 RBO CSt 6 3 RBO start LFO 2 7 1 RFI RFI 8 LBI LFO LF RFO RBI LFI 8 1 LFI 7 2 LBO RFO 6 3 CSt RBI 5 4 LBO LBO 4 5 RBI CSt 3 6 RFO LBO 2 7 LFI 1 8 RBI RFO LFI 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-21 repeat XF XF taeper XF INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL
Skating skills rule 5104, diagram page 263Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 4 and Skate United Bronze 4 Forward and Backward Free Skate Cross Strokes The skater will perform free skate cross strokes the length of the ice surface. Forward cross strokes will be skated for one length of the rink and backward cross strokes skated for the second length of the rink. Introductory steps and end patterns are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Power x: 0.3914 JUVENILE 4 FORWARD & BACKWARD CROSS STROKES y: 7.125 start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL XS-RBO XS LFO-XS XS-LBO XS XS RFO-XS XS-RBO XS LFO-XS XS XS-LBO XS RFO-XS XS XS-RBO XS LFO-XS XS XS-LBO XS RFO-XS XS XS-RBO XS LFO-XS XS cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 XS-LBO dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 XS RFO-XS XS pctg. from original pdf: 101% XS-RBO pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% XS LFO-XS XS stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. XS-LBO stroke weight: 1 pt. XS RFO-XS XS XS-RBO XS LFO-XS XS XS-LBO XS RFO-XS GLIDE ON 2 FEET (OPTIONAL) OPTIONAL END PATTERN y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-22 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5104, diagram page 264Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 5 and Skate United Bronze 5 Backward Power Three-Turns The skater will perform three to five backward power three-turns per circle in a figure eight pattern. One complete figure eight is required. A one or two-foot glide may be utilized when changing circles. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Power BRONZE 5 BACKWARD POWER 3-TURNS RBO3 LBI LBI CSt CSt RBO3 RBO3 LBI CSt cSt LBI RBO3 RBO3 start CSt LBI CSt LF RFI LBI LF RF * RBI LBO3 CSt CSt LBO3 RBI RBI LBO3 CSt CSt LBO3 RBI CSt RBI LBO3 *a one or two foot glide may be utilized when changing 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-23
Skating skills rule 5104, diagram page 265Open this source page
Exercise 6: instructions and diagram
Standard Bronze 6 and Skate United Bronze 6 Forward Double Three-Turns The skater will perform consecutive forward double three-turns on half circles, with alternating of feet. Four to six half circles will be skated depending on the length of the rink and strength of the skater. The sequence begins with forward outside double three-turns covering the first length of the rink. The forward inside double three-turns will cover the second length of the rink. Introductory steps and end patterns are optional. Focus: Edge quality x: 0.3914 JUVENILE 6 FORWARD DOUBLE 3-TURNS y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start LFO3 RBO3 LBI3 RFI3 RFO3 LBO3 RBI3 LFI3 LFO3 RBO3 cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LBI3 RFI3 pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% RFO3 LBO3 stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. stroke weight: 1 pt. RBI3 LFI3 RBO3 LFO3 RBI3 RFI3 OPTIONAL END PATTERN y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-24 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
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