Testing

Please review the virtual testing video requirements and rules before filming and submitting your video.  Videos that do not meet the video requirements outlined in the U.S. Figure Skating rulebook will be rejected.

• Videos below 720p will not be accepted.
• Be sure to show the time and date at the start of the video, as well as announce the skater’s name and test being performed.
• Videos should be filmed in landscape (horizontally), not portrait (vertically).
• The entire test must be performed and filmed in one, continuous video with no pauses in filming. Skaters may pause for up to 10 seconds between MIF patterns.
• Reskating elements/patterns or restarting is not permitted.
• Videos must be made no more than 30 days prior to the submission deadline for the virtual test session.
• Keep the skater’s entire body in frame at all times.
• Avoid zooming in and out during the video as it can be distracting for the judges.
• For MIF tests, be sure there is no background music playing in the rink.
• For Dance/FS tests, please ensure the music is played loud enough to be captured in the video.
• Avoid filming on crowded sessions. There should be no  more than 8 skaters on the ice while filming.
• Be sure to watch the video after the skater has finished their test to ensure there were no glitches or problems with the quality before uploading.