I was recently asked what it takes to pass U.S. Figure Skating tests With Honors and With Distinction. I explain how skating skills (moves) and singles (free skate) tests are judged and what you can do to prepare to give you the best chance of receiving Pass With Honors or Pass with Distinction.

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00:00 Introduction to Pass With Honors & With Distinction
00:13 U.S. Figure Skating Test Refresh
01:14 What is U.S. Figure Skating Testing?
01:25 U.S. Figure Skating Test Marking Scale
02:39 Moves in the Field / Skating Skills Test Marking
03:48 Moves in the Field / Skating Skills Pass With Honors
04:50 What If The Judging Panel Disagrees?
05:05 Can I Reskate an Element to Pass With Honors or Pass with Distinction?
05:15 Singles Free Skate Test Marking
06:02 What If I Fall or Make an Error on My Figure Skating Test?
06:21 Composite Judging
06:48 Jump Elements on Singles Free Skate Tests
07:07 Euler (Half Loop) Jump How Does it Affect Singles Free Skate Tests?
08:41 Why Is There No GOE in the Executed Column On My Singles Free Skate Test Form?
09:08 Is An Axel Required to Test PreJuvenile Free Skate / PreBronze Singles?
10:07 Can I Do Required Single Jumps in Combination or Sequence on My Singles Free Skate Test?
10:29 Element Mark Singles Free Skate Test
10:52 Skating Mark Singles Free Skate Test
11:48 Program Mark Singles Free Skate Test
12:13 How Can I Prepare to Pass with Honors or Pass with Distinction?


My name is Aimée Ricca, and I’m an ISSA Certified Elite Personal Trainer (ECPT), Nutritionist (CN), and Youth Fitness Coach (CYFC). I'm also a PSA Ranked and Rated Skating Coach/Choreographer. My passion is to inspire and empower you to achieve your healthy living goals – because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive!

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