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United States · Pre-Gold

Pre-Gold

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 5107, 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.

5107 Standard Pre-Gold Skating Skills Test, Skate United Pre-Gold Skating Skills Test, and Adult Junior Skating Skills Test Test expectations: Standard candidates must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality, line and footwork control. For adult 21+, adult 50+ and Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Forward and backward outside rockers 2. Forward and backward inside rockers 3. Power pulls 4. S step sequence 5. Backward loop pattern 6. Straight line step sequence One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-36 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 Pre-Gold 1, Skate United Pre-Gold 1, and Adult Junior 1 Forward and Backward Outside Rockers The skater will perform forward outside rockers followed by two backward cross strokes to a backward outside rocker. This backward outside rocker is followed by two forward outside cross strokes to a forward outside rocker. The skater has the option of starting the first length with either the right or left forward rockers. The second length will be performed with the FO BO rockers on the opposite foot. There should be two forward and two backward rockers. Note: This move may start in either direction. The introductory steps and end sequence of steps are optional. Focus: Edge quality and power x: 0.3914 JUNIOR 1 FORWARD & BACKWARD OUTSIDE ROCKERS y: 7.125 INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL start RFO LBO RK RFO-RBO SW RK XS XS RBO LBO XS XS RBO LFO-LBO SW RK LFO XR RBO RK XS XS RFO XR LFO XS cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 XS RFO-RBO SW RK LBO RK pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. XS XS stroke weight: 1 pt. RBO LBO XS RBO XS RBO RK LFO-LBO SW RK END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-36 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 278Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Gold 2, Skate United Pre-Gold 2, and Adult Junior 2 Forward and Backward Inside Rockers The skater will perform forward inside rockers followed by backward inside rolls to a backward inside rocker. This backward inside rocker is followed by forward inside rolls to a forward inside rocker for the length of the rink. The skater has the option of starting the first length with either the right or left forward rockers. The second length will be performed with the forward and backward inside rockers on the opposite foot. There should be two forward and two backward rockers. The introductory steps and end sequence of steps are optional. Focus: Edge quality and power x: 0.3914 JUNIOR 2 FORWARD & BACKWARD INSIDE ROCKERS y: 7.125 start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LFI GLIDE RFI RK LBI ROC LBI LBI ROLL RBI ROLL RBI RBI RK LFI ROC LFI opS LFI opS RFI opS cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 RFI opS pctg. from original pdf: 101% RFI ROC pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LBI RK stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. LBI stroke weight: 1 pt. RBI ROLL LBI ROLL RBI RBI RK LFI ROC END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-37
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 279Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Gold 3, Skate United Pre-Gold 3, and Adult Junior 3 Power Pulls The skater will perform a sequence of three power pulls followed by two quick twisting rockers. This sequence is then repeated consecutively down the entire diagonal of the rink. It is then performed on the opposite diagonal of the rink on the other foot. There should be a total of three to four sequences per foot. The introductory and end steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Power and quickness x: 0.3914 JUNIOR 3 POWER PULLS y: 7.125 start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LBI RBO QLFO RK CE CE RBI QLBO RK CE CE LBI RBO LBO CE CE QRBI RK CE QRFI RK QLFI RK CE RBO LBO QLBI RK CE CE RBI CE CE QRBO LBI RK QLFO RK CE QRFO RK cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 QLBO RK CE dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 CE CE pctg. from original pdf: 101% CE LBI RBO CE pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LBO QRBI RK CE QRFI RK stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. QLFI RK CE stroke weight: 1 pt. CE QLBI RK RBO CE LBO RBI CE CE CE LBI QRBO RK QRFO RK CE LBO RBI END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 SS-38 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 280Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Gold 4, Skate United Pre-Gold 4, and Adult Junior 4 S Step Sequence The skater will perform an S step sequence that covers the entire diagonal length of the rink and which is then repeated on the second diagonal. This sequence is performed with two consecutive S steps that are then performed in the opposite direction. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Edge quality and power PRE-GOLD 4 S STEP SEQUENCE start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RBO * wide clSSt LFI wide opSSt * 1ST DIAGONAL wide clSSt RBO * LFI wide opSSt * XF RBO LBO wide clSSt * wide opSSt * RFI LBO wide clSSt * wide opSSt RFI * LBO XF RBO * wide clSSt LFI wide opSSt * RBO *wide clSSt LFI wide opSSt * RBO 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-39
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 281Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Gold 5, Skate United Pre-Gold 5, and Adult Junior 5 Backward Loop Pattern Backward outside loops: The skater begins from a standing start with a LFO3 into three backward inside rolls. The last backward inside roll is followed by a RBIO change of edge into a RBO loop. The skater then performs a change of edge to push LBI into three more backward inside rolls followed by a LBIO change of edge into a LBO loop. This sequence should be repeated twice down the length of the rink. Backward inside loops: For this side of the move the skater begins from a standing start with a RFI3 into three backward outside cross strokes. The third cross stroke is immediately connected to a LBOI change of edge into a LBI loop. The skater then performs a change of edge to push into three more backward outside cross strokes, beginning with RBO. The third cross stroke is immediately connected to a RBOI change of edge into a RBI loop. This sequence should be repeated twice down the JUNIOR 5 BACKWARD LOOP PATTERN length of the arena. This move may start in either direction Focus: Edge quality and continuous flow start LFO 3 RBO XS CE RBI RBI Loop LBI XS LBO XS XS RBI CE RBO Loop RBO XS XS CE CE LBO XS CE LBI Loop LBI RBI XS RBO XS XS LBO XS LBI CE LBO Loop XS CE CE RBO XS CE RBI Loop RBI LBI XS LBO XS XS RBO XS RBI CE RBO Loop XS CE CE LBO XS CE LBI Loop LBI RBI XS RBO XS XS LBO XS LBI CE LBO Loop XS RFI 3 start SS-40 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 282Open this source page
Exercise 6: instructions and diagram
Standard Pre-Gold 6, Skate United Pre-Gold 6, and Adult Junior 6 Straight Line Step Sequence The skater begins from a standing start with two open strokes R and L. The skater will perform a RFO rocker and cross forward to LBI rocker, which enters immediately into a LFI counter. Next is a RBO double twizzle, stepping forward into a LFO chassé to LFO swing counter. The counter is immediately followed by a cross in front to RBI, followed by three clockwise toe steps and another cross in front RBI. The skater then steps forward onto LFI and changes lobe with a 1½ revolution RFI twizzle followed immediately by an edge pull to change edge into a RBI double-three. Finally, the skater pushes into a LBI rocker followed by a LFI rocker, and then a RBI loop. Sequence is to be repeated starting on the other foot. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Edge quality and continuous flow JUNIOR 6.1 JUNIOR 6.2 STRAIGHT LINE STEP STRAIGHT LINE STEP RFO LFO RBI LOOP start LBI RK - LFI RK LFO RK XF RFO 3 RBI 3 RBI RK - RFI CTR CE RFI 1-1/2 TW LFI LBO 2TW XF RBI L TOE R TOE L TOE RFO Sw CTR RFO Ch LFO Sw CTR RBI XF RFI LBI XF LFI LFO Ch R TOE L TOE RTOE XF RBO 2TW LBI RFI LFI 1-1/2 TW CE LBI RK - LFI CTR LBI 3 LFO 3 XF RFO RK RBI RK - RFI RK start LFO LBI LOOP RFO 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-41
Skating skills rule 5107, diagram page 283Open this source page

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