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United States · Silver

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 5106, page 156. The complete level rule below retains test expectations, pass totals, reskates and references to separate candidate standards. General rules 5000–5040 also apply.

5106 Standard Silver Skating Skills Test, Skate United Silver Skating Skills Test, and Adult Novice Skating Skills Test Test expectations: Standard candidates must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless, the body motion well timed, and the flow and power very good. No major consistent errors should be in evidence. For adult 21+, adult 50+ and Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Inside three-turns/rocker S steps 2. Forward and backward outside counters 3. Forward and backward inside counters 4. Forward loops 5. Backward rocker S step sequence 6. Backward twizzles One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-30 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 Silver 1, Skate United Silver 1, and Adult Novice 1 Inside Three-Turns/Rocker S Steps The move should be skated across four semi-circles down the long axis of the rink. The first two lobes consist of forward inside and backward inside three-turns and the second half of the move will consist of rocker/S step sequences. Four to five ‘sets’ of each turn per lobe are recommended. The skater will begin with RFI3-LBI3 sets repeated four to five times (depending on rink size). After the last LBI3 the skater should step RFI and begin the second lobe with a LFI3-RBI3 set and repeat in the same manner. To transition to the rocker/S step sequences, the skater should perform LFI C step and change edge to RBO crossing in front. The third lobe begins with a LBI rocker/LFI closed S step set repeated four to five times (depending on rink size). After the last S step and cross front, the skater should step RFI and perform a RFI C step and change edge to LBO cross forward. The fourth lobe consists of RBI rocker/RFI closed S step sets repeated four to five times. Introductory steps are optional. This move SILVER 1 INSIDE 3-TURNS/ROCKER S STEPS may start in either direction. Focus: Power and quickness XF RFI 3 LBI 3 XF RFI 3 start LBI 3 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RFI 3 XF LBI 3 RFI 3 LBI 3 XF XF RFI LFI 3 RBI 3 LFI 3 XF RBI 3 LFI 3 RBI 3 XF RBO LFI SSt LBI RK R X B F IO LFI CSt RBI 3 X L F FI 3 XF LBI RK LFI SSt RBO XF LBI RK LFI SSt XF RBO LBI RK LFI SS R t B O LBI RFI CSt LBIO RBI RK RFI SSt XF XF XF LBO RBI RK RFI SSt LBO XF RBI RK RFI SSt LBO R FI SSt RBI RK LBO XF SS-30 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 272Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Silver 2, Skate United Silver 2, and Adult Novice 2 Forward and Backward Outside Counters The skater will perform forward outside counters followed by two backward free skating cross strokes to a backward outside counter. Each backward counter is then followed by two forward free skating cross strokes to a forward outside counter. The skater has the option of starting the first length with either the right or left forward counter. The second length will be performed with forward and backward outside counters on the opposite foot. The introductory steps and complete loop are optional. Focus: Edge quality and power NOVICE 2 FORWARD & BACKWARD OUTSIDE COUNTERS INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start RFO * RFO SW CTR LFO RBO LBO SW CTR LBO XS LBO XS RBO XS RBO XS LBO RBO SW CTR RFO XS LFO SW CTR XS LFO XS LFO XS XS RFO RFO XS XS RFO SW CTR LFO LBO SW CTR RBO LBO XS XS LBO RBO XS RBO XS LBO RBO SW CTR LFO SW CTR RFO * LFO * LOOP PATTERN OPTIONAL END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-31
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 273Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Silver 3, Skate United Silver 3, and Adult Novice 3 Forward and Backward Inside Counters The skater will perform forward inside counters followed by two backward inside rolls to a backward inside counter. Each backward inside counter is then followed by two forward inside rolls to a forward inside counter. The skater has the option of starting the first length with either the right or left forward counter. The second length will be performed with forward and backward inside counters on the opposite foot. The introductory steps and the end patterns are optional. Focus: Edge quality and power x: 0.3914 NOVICE 3 FORWARD & BACKWARD INSIDE COUNTERS y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start LFI * LFI SW CTR RFI LBI RBI CTR RBI ROLL RBI LBI ROLL LBI LBI CTR RBI RFI SW CTR LFI RFI RFI ROLL cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LFI LFI pctg. from original pdf: 101% LFI SW CTR RFI pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% RBI CTR LBI stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. stroke weight: 1 pt. RBI ROLL RBI LBI ROLL LBI RBI LBI CTR RFI SW CTR LFI * RFI * LOOP PATTERN OPTIONAL END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL y: 0.375 SS-32 2026-27x U: 3..S85. 8F5igure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 274Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Silver 4, Skate United Silver 4, and Adult Novice 4 Forward Loops The move may be skated across the width or down the length of the rink and begins from a standing start. The skater will begin with a LFO swing roll to prepare for the first RFO loop. The skater then pushes into a LFO loop when returning to the axis. This is repeated twice. After the last LFO loop the skater should perform a RFI chassé to prepare for a LFI loop. This loop is followed by a push into a RFI loop. These loops are also repeated twice to complete the move. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Edge quality and continuous flow x: 0.3914 NOVICE 4 FORWARD LOOPS y: 7.125 RFO Loop RFO Loop LFI Loop LFI Loop cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 LFO SR RFI Ch dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LFO Loop LFO Loop RFI Loop RFI Loop pctg. from original pdf: 101% start pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. stroke weight: 1 pt. y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-33
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 275Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Silver 5, Skate United Silver 5, and Adult Novice 5 Backward Rocker S Step Sequence The skater will perform a backward inside rocker-S step followed by a deep backward outside edge. This sequence is performed in six to eight consecutive half circles on alternating feet. The introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Edge quality, extension and power SILVER 5 BACKWARD ROCKER S STEP SEQUENCE start XF RBI RK SSt XB LBO XF RBO LBI RK SSt RBO LBO XF XB RBI RK SSt XB LBO XF RBO LBI RK SSt RBO LBO XB XF RBI RK SSt XB LBO XF RBO LBI RK SSt RBO SS-34 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 276Open this source page
Exercise 6: instructions and diagram
Standard Silver 6, Skate United Silver 6, and Adult Novice 6 Backward Twizzles Backward outside twizzles: The skater will begin with a LFO three-turn changing edge into a LBO double twizzle with a two- foot push to assist the twizzle rotation. The skater then steps forward into a RFO three-turn, changing edge into a RBO double twizzle, completing a ‘twizzle set’. Each ‘twizzle set’ is performed three times down the length of the rink. Backward inside twizzles: The second part of the move begins with a RFI C step whose exit edge is the entry for a LBI double twizzle. The skater then steps on a RFI edge into a LFI C step whose exit edge is the entry for a RBI double twizzle, completing a ‘twizzle set’. Each set is performed three times down the length of the rink. This move may start in either direction. Introductory steps and end pattern are optional. Focus: Turn execution and continuous flow SILVER 6 BACKWARD TWIZZLES start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LFO 3 RBO 2-ft push RBI Tw 2 CE LBO Tw 2 LFI CSt RFI RFO 3 LBO 2-ft push LBI Tw 2 CE RBO Tw 2 RFI CSt LFI LFO 3 RBO 2-ft push RBI Tw 2 CE LBO Tw 2 LFI CSt RFI RFO 3 LBO 2-ft push LBI Tw 2 CE RBO Tw 2 RFI CSt LFI LFO 3 RBO 2-ft push CE LBO Tw 2 RBI Tw 2 LFI CSt RFI RFO 3 LBO 2-ft push LBI Tw 2 CE RBO Tw 2 RFI CSt END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL start 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-35
Skating skills rule 5106, diagram page 277Open this source page

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