IJS PROTOCOL for TEST CREDIT
In accordance with Rules TR 3.00, 4.01 and 4.02, skaters may receive US Figure Skating test credit by meeting certain minimum PCS, TES and TSS scores at any U.S. competition held under the International Judging System (IJS). The athlete must “skate-up” and compete in the event for which they are seeking test credit, in addition to having already passed any prerequisites prior to the competition event.
Events eligible:
- Singles Free Skate*: Juvenile**, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, Senior, and Adult Silver through Adult Senior
- Pairs Free Skate: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior
- Free Dance: Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior
*Both Excel and well-balanced free skate IJS protocols are eligible for test credit.
**If an open juvenile free skate event is conducted under the IJS, the scores may be used for test credit for IJS Protocol for a juvenile free skate test, assuming all score requirements are met.
The minimum passing scores will be determined by the Tests Committee and the respective Singles, Pairs and Dance Development and Technical Committees, and published via Technical Notifications.
STEP 1: While you are at the competition collect copies of the documents below. It is also recommended that you take pictures of them for safe keeping. Ask the competition for a “Test Credit Packet” which includes:
- A copy of the overall event results that lists all of the skaters in addition to the names and signatures of the technical controller and event referee. This is to prove you actually skated in the event.
- Your individual protocol.
- Your Test Credit Skater Report, generated by the accountants. This has your name, your scores and verifies you achieved a passing result.
- Obtain a written statement from your coach verifying that the above documents are true and valid. (or have it done with the from submission
NOTE: Candidates have 14 days from the time they achieved the requirements at a competition to submit their documents for test credit
STEP 2: Submit these documents to your club’s test chair, along with the appropriate payment using the form on this page
NOTE: There is a $22 fee for processing the completed information packet.
