Skating Tests

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. Visit Ames Figure Skating Club here to see upcoming test dates and register.

Testing Related Forms:  ​

Questions about testing? Reach out to: test@amesfsc.org

Upcoming Test Sessions:

• March 7, 2026

• April 11, 2026
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AFSC Skaters Passing Tests 2026-2027 Season! 

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Skater
Test Passed
Test Date
Windom, Lily
Foxtrot (Follow Solo)
7/1/26
Gillette, Jordan​
Gold Partnered Free Dance
2/15/256

AFSC USFS Gold Medalists

  • Jordan Gillette: Gold Partnered Free Dance (2026), Gold Level Pattern Dance (2026)​
  • Chloe Lee: Skating Skills (2025)
  • Fyona Shi: Skating Skills (2025)
  • 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)