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United States · Gold

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 5108, 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.

5108 Standard Gold Skating Skills Test, Skate United Gold Skating Skills Test, and Adult Senior Skating Skills Test Test expectations: Standard candidates must give an excellent performance, displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension and precise footwork control. For adult 21+, adult 50+ and Skate United candidates, see rule 5034. 1. Sustained edge step 2. Spiral sequence 3. BO power double three-turns to power double inside rockers 4. BI power double three-turns to power double outside rockers 5. Serpentine step sequence One element may be reskated, if necessary (see rule 5040). Diagrams are available beginning on page SS-42 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 Gold 1, Skate United Gold 1, and Adult Senior 1 Sustained Edge Step The skater will powerfully perform a backward inside three-turn to a sustained swing change of edge followed by a forward inside rocker, stepping to a backward inside double three-turn. Backward crossover steps follow this sequence. This pattern is then repeated to cover the entire surface of the rink. The skater will then repeat this step in the opposite direction. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start in either direction. Focus: Edge quality and power SENIOR 1 SUSTAINED EDGE STEP RBO XF start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LBI3 SWCE LFI RK * RBI3 RBI CE XF LBO RFO3 XF * LBI3 LFI RK RBI3 SWCE RFO3 *denotes wide power push SS-42 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5108, diagram page 284Open this source page
Exercise 2: instructions and diagram
Standard Gold 2, Skate United Gold 2, and Adult Senior 2 Spiral Sequence The skater begins with a series of spirals, transitioning from a RBO spiral to a RFI spiral through the use of a RBO3 that is parallel to the long barrier of the rink. The free leg is then lowered into a RFI open C step and steps wide with a two-foot power push transition into two backward right over left crossovers. The skater steps onto a LFI and then immediately onto a RFI-RBO spiral sequence, again transitioning between spirals with a RFI3. The skater then does a cross stroke behind LBO swing roll followed by a RFO triple three-turn. Then step LFI into a RFI3, followed by a step forward into a LFO crossover and finally a LFO spiral. The pattern is repeated in the opposite direction, and transition steps are optional. (Note: All spirals should be sustained with an extended free leg to demonstrate the skater’s form and flexibility). This move may start in either direction. Introductory steps are optional. GOLD 2 SPIRAL SEQUENCE Focus: Extension and edge quality start RBO SPIRAL INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RBO3 *denotes a power push and a two-foot transition LBO RFI SPIRAL RBI RBIXOVER * RFI opCSt LBI LBO RBIXOVER LFI RFI SPIRAL RFI3 RBO SPIRAL XS LBO SR RFO3 RFI3 LFO XOVER RFI LFI RBI3 RFO3 LFO SPIRAL 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-43
Skating skills rule 5108, diagram page 285Open this source page
Exercise 3: instructions and diagram
Standard Gold 3, Skate United Gold 3, and Adult Senior 3 BO Power Double Three-Turns to Power Double Inside Rockers The skater will perform backward outside power double three-turns, then complete a power pull to backward inside double rockers. These rockers are immediately followed by another power pull. This sequence is repeated consecutively down the entire diagonal of the rink. The skater will then perform the same step using the opposite foot down the opposite diagonal of the rink. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Power and quickness x: 0.3914 SENIOR 3 BACKWARD OUTSIDE POWER DOUBLE 3-TURNS TO POWER DOUBLE INSIDE ROCKERS y: 7.125 start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL RBO3 QLFI RK RFI3 QLBI RK CE QRBI RK CE QRFI RK LFI3 LBO3 CE CE RBO3 QLFI RK RFI3 QLBI RK CE cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 QRBI RK CE dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 LFI3 QRFI RK pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% LBO3 CE stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. CE stroke weight: 1 pt. RBO3 QLFI RK RFI3 QLBI RK CE CE QRBI RK LFI3 QRFI RK LBO3 y: 0.375 SS-44 2026-27x :U 3..S85.8 F5igure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5108, diagram page 286Open this source page
Exercise 4: instructions and diagram
Standard Gold 4, Skate United Gold 4, and Adult Senior 4 BI Power Double Three-Turns to Power Double Outside Rockers The skater will perform backward inside power double three-turns, then complete a power pull to backward outside double rockers. These rockers are immediately followed by another power pull and the sequence is then repeated consecutively down the entire diagonal of the rink. The skater will then perform the same step using the opposite foot down the opposite diagonal of the rink. Introductory steps are optional. This move may start on either foot. Focus: Power and quickness x: 0.3914 SENIOR 4 BACKWARD INSIDE POWER DOUBLE 3-TURNS TO POWER DOUBLE OUTSIDE ROCKERS y: 7.125 start INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL LBI3 QRFO RK LFO3 QRBO RK CE QLBO RK CE QLFO RK RFO3 RBI3 CE CE LBI3 QRFO RK LFO3 CE QRBO RK CE cntr.: x: 2.125, y: 3.75 QLBO RK dim.: w - 3.4671, h - 6.75 RFO3 QLFO RK pctg. from original pdf: 101% pctg. from original pdf: 112-113% RBI3 CE stroke notation: Helvetica LT Std/Condensed 7.5 pt. CE stroke weight: 1 pt. LBI3 QRFO RK LFO3 QRBO RK CE CE QLBO RK RFO3 QLFO RK RBI3 END PATTERN IS OPTIONAL y: 0.375 x: 3.8585 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook SS-45
Skating skills rule 5108, diagram page 287Open this source page
Exercise 5: instructions and diagram
Standard Gold 5, Skate United Gold 5, and Adult Senior 5 Serpentine Step Sequence The skater begins with a RFO3 followed by a LBO double three-turn. The free leg then crosses in front for a RBI. This edge is followed by three clockwise toe steps and another cross in front RBI. Next the skater will step forward onto a LFO edge and perform a 2½ revolution RFI twizzle, ending with a LBO cross stroke behind three-turn. This turn will initiate a series of quick C step turns followed by a quick LBI. Next is a RBI counter into a RFI rocker. The skater steps LBI then a step-wide into RBI rocker, RFI C step, LBI bracket sequence. The skater should then simultaneously cross behind and reverse arm position to do RFI bracket into RBO counter, followed by a LFO cross front, RFI cross behind. The final part of the sequence is an open RFI/ closed LBO S step sequence followed immediately by a RFI counter, then push to LBI double twizzle, and finishes with a RBI loop. Optional steps take the skater to the repeat of the sequence in the opposite direction without stopping. The skater has the option of starting in either direction. Introductory steps are optional. Focus: Edge quality and continuous flow GOLD 5.1 SERPENTGINOEL SDT E5P. 2SEQUENCE SERPENTINE STEP SEQUENCE LBI LOOP RFO 3 LFI CTR RBI TW 2 start LBO Double 3 XF RBI RBO Cl SSt INTRO STEPS ARE OPTIONAL L TOE LFI Op SSt R TOE L TOE XB RBI XF RFO XR XF LFO LFI Bk - LBO CTR RFI Tw 2-1/2 XB XS LBO 3 RBI Bk CSt RBI RK LBI RBI CTR-RFI RK LBI C R S B t I C L S F t I C R S B t I CS L t FI CS R t BI LBI RK RBI LBI RFI LBI RFI LBI LBI CTR-LFI RK RBI CSt CSt CSt CSt CSt LBI Bk CSt RBO 3 XS XB LFI Tw 2-1/2 RFI Bk - RBO CTR RFO XF LBI LFO XR XF XB R TOE L TOE R TOE RFI Op SSt LBO Cl SSt LBI start RBO Double 3 XF RFI CTR LBI TW 2 LFO 3 RBI LOOP SS-46 2026-27 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook
Skating skills rule 5108, diagram page 288Open this source page

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