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
How to perform the patterns
Each original page includes the exercise instructions and diagram. Read both together.
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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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repeat
XF
XF
taeper
XF
INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL
Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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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