A figure skater's progress is measured by a series of tests which are governed by US Figure Skating (USFS). SCFSC conducts test sessions throughout the year, offering Moves in the Field, Free Skate, Pattern Ice Dance and Solo Free Dance  evaluations.

The tests establish levels of skating in each discipline for competitive purposes. All sanctioned competitions will group skaters according to their highest test level passed. This allows skaters of similar abilities to compete against each other. These abilities are proven by passing the official USFS tests, taken either in person in front of judge panel at designated test sessions or through a virtual test session..

Many skaters participate in testing and competitive skating, both challenging and enjoyable aspects of the sport.

The test sessions hosted by SCFSC allow a skater to test their skating achievements in a positive and friendly atmosphere.

New opportunities for video testing are also being utilized and as a club we are working to develop best practices for managing these opportunities.

Virtual Testing Guidelines:

1. Coaches will indicate to parents when they feel a skater is ready to test.
2. The primary coach for the specific test will indicate who is testing for that month to the test chair. The test chair will send an email to parent 2 weeks prior and parent needs to register and pay prior to the test.
3. The test chair will prioritize the testing (ie new versus someone who has tested multiple times).
4. The test chair will confirm the schedule and send to the coaches and parents.
5. If there is a plan to test virtually outside of a test session, the coach should not sign up for the session, and should submit the test to the test chair, and the skater still submits the registration and payment to sports engine.

1. A -3 to +3 scale is used for each section of the test.
2. There are three passing categories: "pass", “pass with honors” and “pass with distinction.” To earn honors or distinction, a majority of the panel must mark the test at that level or higher. For example, in a three-judge panel, if the results were pass, honors and distinction, the overall result would be honors.
3. Three marks: elements, skating and program, will now be used for singles free skate, pairs and free dance tests. For pattern dance tests, the three marks are: technique, timing and expression.
4. The serious error restriction rules, which mandated a retry test result, have been removed, allowing judges to use their best judgment, taking into account the entirety of the test and contrasting with the prevalence and severity of error to determine the test result.

SCFSC typically offers 3 test session each year - May, August and November. All test sessions are held at the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC) in St. Cloud. Registration deadlines typically are 14 days prior to the test date. However, with the increase of virtual testing, these sessions may or may not be held, as determined by the board.

Test schedules will be emailed to test participants a week after the posted registration deadline. All registration fee's must be paid online prior to the schedule being sent out to test participants. No refunds will be made after the posted due date.

A skater must be in good standing with their home club in order to test. To test with SCFSC, please complete the Permission to Test form and return prior to testing with SCFSC. 

In the event there are too many applicants for a test session that our ice time will allow, the skaters will be allowed to test based on the following membership priority:  1) home club members, 2) associate club members, 3) guest candidates in order of date registered/paid first.

Please check the Twin City Figure Skating Association test calendar for test sessions at area clubs. Test fees may differ.

To test at another club, your SCFSC account must be in good standing and you must also complete and submit a permission to test form to the SCFSC Test Chair whom will sign and send to the test chair of the club for which your skater will be testing.  A form can be found on the club's website  where you are testing. 

Date -  Virtual Testing can be completed when a coach feels a skater is ready; registration and payment must be competed prior to submission of the test; the club will also hold two partner virtual dance tests per year.
Location - St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC), 5001 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303

In Person Testing may be scheduled if determined by the board; Test schedules will be emailed to test participants and coaches a week after the posted registration deadline. All registration fee's must be paid online prior to the schedule being sent out to test participants. No refunds will be made after the posted due date. A late fee of $15 will be added to your registration if registering after the posted due date. 

Skaters are required to arrive 60 minutes prior to their scheduled test session. There are instances where we may get off schedule.  If we are ahead of schedule, this will allow us to continue moving forward.  If we are behind, we will do our very best to get back on our testing schedule.

If you are NOT a member of the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club, you must complete a permission to test from with approval of your club’s test chair. If you are in need of a form, here is a standardized Permission to Test form.

If you are registering for a virtual test and you are not from SCFSC please reach out to the Test Chair  via phone to let her know that you would like to test with our club. That way we can make sure your tests are submitted in a timely manner.