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
How to perform the patterns
Each original page includes the exercise instructions and diagram. Read both together.
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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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Open this source pageExercise 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
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