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2026-27 Singles Test Requirements This chart reflects the rules in place for the 2026-27 season. Underlined changes are in effect for tests taken on or after March 3, 2026. • See rule 6100 for definitions and descriptions. • For all standard, adult and Skate United tests, extra elements may be added without penalty, and two different elements may be reskated, if necessary. • For tests taken using competition protocols, standard program lengths with respect to minimum times will apply. • Candidates must do the minimum and may choose to execute higher jumps if they remain within the well-balanced program requirements. 2026-27 Version 1.0, 02/27/26 JN/AI Level Jump Elements Spins Step Sequences Adult Silver 2:10 maximum Five Jump Elements, which must include: • Three different single jumps, two of which must be chosen from single loop, single flip, single Lutz or single Axel • One two-jump or three-jump combination including two single jumps • One jump sequence or additional jump combination consisting of waltz jumps or jumps of one full revolution *May be performed as solo jumps, or as part of the permitted jump combinations and sequences, but no jump element may count for more than one of the jump requirements Two jump combinations or one jump combination and one jump sequence are permitted. They are limited to two jumps except that one of these may include three jumps. Each jump may be repeated only once and only in combination or sequence. All single jumps (including single Axel) are permitted. No double or triple jumps are permitted. Two Spins Spins must have different IJS codes • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of three revolutions on each foot. A spin without a change of foot must have a minimum of three revolutions. • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each position, or the position will not be counted. • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they intend to execute within the spin types allowed. One Step Sequence ● Must be clearly visible and identifiable ● May include skating skills elements and spirals ● Jumps may be included in the step sequence Adult Gold 2:40 maximum Five Jump Elements, which must include: • Four different single or allowable double jumps, two of which must be chosen from single Lutz, singleAxel, double toe loop or double Salchow* • One two-jump or three-jump combination or sequence including two jumps with at least one rotation *May be performed as solo jumps, or as part of the permitted jump combinations and sequences, but no jump element may count for more than one of the jump requirements. Three jump combinations or two jump combinations and one jump sequence are permitted. They are limited to two jumps except that one of these may include three jumps. A maximum of one double jump may be included in each jump combination or sequence. Each jump may be repeated only once and only in combination or sequence. All single jumps (including single Axel), double toe loop and double Salchow are permitted. Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and triple jumps are not permitted. Three Spins Spins must have different IJS codes • If a spin includes a change of foot, it must have a minimum of four revolutions on each foot. All other spins must have a minimum of four revolutions. • There must be a minimum of two revolutions in each position, or the position will not be counted. • The skaters have freedom to select the kinds of spins they intend to execute within the spin types allowed. One Step Sequence ● Must be clearly visible and identifiable ● May include skating skills elements and spirals ● Jumps may be included in the step sequence