USFSA Testing at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club


	USFSA Testing at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club
	The United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. The USFSA testing program provides a means for assessing skaters' achievement and proficiency in the four disciplines of skating—freestyle, pairs, dance and synchronized skating. The St. Paul Figure Skating Club holds monthly test sessions to provide coaches and skaters with many opportunities to achieve their goals. View Testing Schedule The St. Paul Figure Skating Club is proud of our many skaters who have earned their Freestyle Gold Medals. Visit our Hall of Fame! Our Club schedules the following USFSA tests: ● Moves in the Field (Pre-Preliminary through Senior) ● Freestyle (Pre-Preliminary through Senior) ● Adult Tests (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Testing Procedures: ● Coaches must notify Carolyn Marker (651-224-3370 or fax 651-224-4412) of a skater's readiness to test at least 10 days prior to a scheduled test session ● Skaters' requests for permission to test outside the Club must be requested 10 days prior to the scheduled test session date ● Once the test schedule is posted, skaters will be charged for tests unless Carolyn is formally notified of the cancellation at least the day before the test ● On the day of the test, skaters should: -Arrive at the arena 45-60 minutes prior to the scheduled time -Notify the test chairperson upon arrival -Be sure skates and skating attire are neat and clean -Check with the test chairperson after testing to determine when she/he can thank the judges and talk to them about their test -Return test papers before leaving the rink The St. Paul Figure Skating Club honors home club skaters for tests passed at our Annual Awards Banquet held each spring.