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United States · Pre-Silver

Pre-Silver

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 5105, 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.

5105 Standard Pre-Silver Skating Skills Test, Skate United Pre-Silver Skating Skills Test, and Adult Intermediate Skating Skills Test Test expectations: Strong, true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow are expected of standard candidates. For adult 21+, adult 50+ and Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Backward double three-turns 2. Spiral sequence 3. Brackets in the field sequence 4. Forward twizzles 5. Inside slide chassé pattern One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-25 Pass total: 0 to 5 points Honors total: 6 to 10 points Distinction total: 11 to 15 points Approximate time for test: 12 minutes

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Exercise 1: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Silver 1, Skate United Pre-Silver 1, and Adult Intermediate 1 Backward Double Three-Turns The skater will perform consecutive backward double three-turns on half circles with alternating 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 backward outside double three-turns covering the first length of the rink. The backward inside double three-turns will cover the second length of the rink. Introductory steps and end patterns are optional. Focus: Edge quality and extension x: 0.3914 INTERMEDIATE 1 BACKWARD DOUBLE 3-TURNS y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start LFO3 RBO3 LBI3 RFI3 LBO * RBI XF XF 2 FEET RFO3 LBO3 RBI3 RBO LFI3 * LBI XF XF 2 FEET LFO3 RBO3 LBI3 cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 RFI3 LBO * RBI XF pctg. from original pdf: 101% XF 2 FEET RFO3 pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LBO3 RBI3 stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. stroke weight: 1 pt. RBO LFI3 * LBI XF XF 2 FEET LFO3 RBO3 LBI3 *denotes wide power push and a two-foot transition RFI3 OPTIONAL END PATTERN y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-25
Skating skills rule 5105, diagram page 267Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Silver 2, Skate United Pre-Silver 2, and Adult Intermediate 2 Spiral Sequence The skater will begin with a LFO spiral that should be held until the long axis of the rink. The skater then brings the free leg down into a RFI open C step and steps wide with a two-foot power push transition to a backward right over left crossover. The skater will then push into a LBO spiral to be held until the long axis of the rink. Skater must step immediately into a RFI spiral. The free leg will drop into a RFI C step and lift again into a LBI spiral, also to be held until the long axis. Optional steps to repeat pattern in opposite direction starting with RFO spiral. Note: All spirals should be sustained with an extended free leg to demonstrate the skater’s form and flexibility. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Extension and edge quality PRE-SILVER 2 SPIRAL SEQUENCE start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LFO spiral *denotes wide power push LBXOVER and a two-foot transition RBI * RBI LBI CSt RFI LBO spiral RFI spiral CSt LBI spiral SS-26 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5105, diagram page 268Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Silver 3, Skate United Pre-Silver 3, and Adult Intermediate 3 Brackets in the Field Sequence The skater will perform two sets of turns on half circles (RFO-LBI) down approximately half the length of the rink. Continuing down the remaining length of the rink the skater then will perform two sets of turns (LFO-RBI) with an optional step to transition to the LFO edge. Once completed, the entire sequence is repeated, performing two sets of turns (LFI-RBO) down approximately half the length of the rink. The skater then performs two sets of turns (RFI-LBO) down the remaining length of the rink with an optional step to transition to the RFI edge. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start in either foot; the FO/BI brackets will precede the FI/BO brackets. Focus: Edge quality x: 0.3914 INTERMEDIATE 3 BRACKETS IN THE FIELD (FO-BI & FI-B0) y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start LBOB RFOB LBIB RFIB LBOB RFOB RFIB LBIB start cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 start RBOB LFOB pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. LFIB stroke weight: 1 pt. RBIB RBOB LFOB LFIB RBIB start y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-27
Skating skills rule 5105, diagram page 269Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Silver 4, Skate United Pre-Silver 4, and Adult Intermediate 4 Forward Twizzles Forward outside twizzles: The skater will begin from a standing start with a LFO roll, forward cross stroke to a RFO twizzle which ends on RBI after 1½ revolutions. The skater will then step LFO to complete the set. Three twizzle sets are to be repeated across the width or down the length of the rink, and they should be repeated on the opposite foot in the same manner. Forward inside twizzles: For the second part of the move, the skater will begin from a standing start with a LFI roll to a RFI twizzle which ends on RBO after 1½ revolutions. The skater will then step LFI to complete the set. Three twizzle sets are to be repeated across the width or down the length of the rink, and they should be repeated on the opposite foot in the same manner. This move may start in either direcxt: i0o.3n9.14 Focus: Turn execution and continuous flow INTERMEDIATE 4 FORWARD TWIZZLES y: 7.125 start RFO 1½ Tw RFO 1½ Tw RFO 1½ Tw XS XS XS LFO LFO LFO LFO start LFO 1½ Tw LFO 1½ Tw LFO 1½Tw XS XS XS RFO RFO RFO RFO cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 start dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LFI LFI LFI LFI pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% RFI 1½Tw RFI 1½ Tw RFI 1½ Tw start stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. RFI RFI RFI RFI stroke weight: 1 pt. LFI 1½ Tw LFI 1½ Tw LFI 1½ Tw y: 0.375 SS-28 2026-27x U: 3..S85. 8F5igure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5105, diagram page 270Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Silver 5, Skate United Pre-Silver 5, and Adult Intermediate 5 Inside Slide Chassé Pattern The skater will perform four alternating patterns of inside slide chassés preceded by backward power three-turns. The pattern should cover the entire length of the rink. Introductory steps are optional. Focus: Edge quality and extension PRE-SILVER 5 INSIDE SLIDE CHASSÈ PATTERN RFI INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL CSt LBI start RBO3 SLIP LFI SLIP LFI RBI CSt RFI LBO3 SLIP RFI SLIP RFI LBI LFI CSt RBO3 SLIP LFI SLIP LFI RBI CSt RFI LBO3 SLIP RFI SLIP RFI LFI 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-29
Skating skills rule 5105, diagram page 271Open this source page

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