A figure skater’s progress is measured by a series of tests, which are governed by the U.S. Figure Skating Association. EPFSC conducts test sessions throughout the year, offering Moves in the Field and Freestyle evaluations.
Most application deadlines are 7 days prior to the test date for in-person live sessions while registration for virtual test sessions usually remains open for the full 14-day recording period. Test sessions may be closed earlier than noted if the session is full prior to that date. If you feel there is a need for an exception, please have your coach speak with the test chair. Please see the announcements on the testing registration page for current test session updates.
Test fees are on a graduated scale based on the level of Singles or Skating Skills test, beginning with pre-preliminary test at $30, increasing to $65 for a gold-level test. Dance tests range from $20 to $40 per for Home Club members and $30 to $50 per for Non-Members. Home club skaters have priority on all test sessions.
As of July 1, 2023, USFS renamed Moves in the Field elements to Skating Skills and Free Skate to Singles. Test levels above Preliminary were also changed to metal levels, better reflecting a skater’s testing path to becoming a Gold Medalist.
| Test | Singles | Skating Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Home/Non-Member | Home/Non-Member | |
| Pre-Preliminary | $30/$50 | $30/$50 |
| Preliminary | $35/$55 | $35/$55 |
| Pre-Bronze (Pre-Juvenile) | $40/$60 | $40/$60 |
| Bronze (Juvenile) | $45/$65 | $45/$65 |
| Pre-Silver (Intermediate) | $50/$70 | $50/$70 |
| Silver (Novice) | $55/$75 | $55/$75 |
| Pre-Gold (Junior) | $60/$80 | $60/$80 |
| Gold (Senior) | $65/$85 | $65/$85 |
Questions? Please contact Holly Straub, the EPFSC test chairperson.
Test Application
Click on the link below to register for an upcoming test session. The Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club uses EntryEeze for registration and payment for larger test sessions and Adobe e-forms with Venmo payment for smaller sessions.
Testing outside EPFSC
- Please check the Twin City Figure Skating Association event calendar for test sessions at area clubs. Test fees may vary.
- To test at another club, you must also notify the EPFSC test chairperson upon registration. The hosting club will require approval from our test chair prior to test day.
Upcoming Test Schedule at EPFSC
All in-person live testing sessions are on Rink 1 at Eden Prairie Community Center. Skaters: dress and fix your hair as you would for a competition. Skaters may wear dark-colored skate jackets/sweaters and gloves for a moves test, but it is best to remove them for a freestyle test.
| Testing Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Nov 5 – Nov 18 Virtual Test | N/A |
All dates and times are subject to change. Test sessions may be cancelled if fewer than 10 test applications are submitted or judges are not available. Test applications and payments are due no later than seven (7) days before an in-person live session. Applications will be processed by seniority if more applications are received than time allows. A $25 late fee applies for applications received after the deadline. Please check this page and our calendar for any changes and/or updates.