What is USFS Testing? 

While competitive skaters are required to participate in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure in order to compete, all skaters may opt to take tests as a means of continually challenging themselves and their skating abilities. As a skater advances, the tests become more difficult, so each test passed is a definite cause for celebration. When skaters pass the final test in each pathway, they earn the honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist.  
Skaters can test in a number of pathways, including:
  • Skating Skills (Formerly Known As “Moves in the Field”)
  • Singles (Formerly Known As "Free Skate”)
  • Ice Dance
  • Pairs
On average, it takes a skater six years to pass their gold skating skills test and eight years to pass the gold singles test. Click here for more information on USFS figure skating test.

​USFS Test Sessions Offered

Ames Figure Skating Club frequently offers virtual test sessions! On average, we offer sessions every one to two months, depending on a number of factors. We also typically hold an in-person test session when we host the figure skating events for the Iowa Summer Games in July. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on these opportunities! 

Questions about testing? Reach out to: [email protected]

AFSC Passing Tests 23-24 Season!

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AFSC USFS Gold Medalists

  • Madison Arnold: Moves in the Field (2023)
  • Sevilin Gul: Moves in the Field (2022)
  • Preksha Sarda: Moves in the Field (2022)
  • Ava Granwehr: Moves in the Field (2020)
  • Alexandra Hassall: Moves in the Field (2019)
  • Hannah Davies: Moves in the Field (2019)
  • Paige Flory: Moves in the Field (2019)
  • Joslyn Waelti-Johnson: Moves in the Field (2016), Free Skate (2019), Solo Free Dance (2019) 
  • Caroline Maifield: Moves in the Field (2018), Solo Free Dance (2020), Free Skate (2022)
  • Claire Maifield: Moves in the Field (2018) Solo Free Dance (2020)
  • Alexis Slack: Moves in the Field (2018),  Solo Free Dance (2020)
  • Jordan Gillette: Moves in the Field (2018), Free Skate (2020), Pairs (2023)
  • Jessie Miller: Moves in the Field (2017)
  • Kiana Stadler: Moves in the Field (2013), Free Skate (2016), Solo Pattern Ice Dance (2016), Solo Free Dance (2018)
  • Gabrielle Brewer: Moves in the Field (2012)
  • Amy Briggs: Moves in the Field (2009)
  • Rebekah Reis: Moves in the Field (2008)
  • Hannah Falvey: Moves in the Field (2005)
  • Julie Thomas: Movies in the Field (2001)
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