TESTING

TESTING INFORMATION

Denver Colorado Figure Skating Club offers test sessions at the South Suburban Sports Complex and Family Sports Center. 
Please, make sure you have renewed your club membership, have the correct USFSA membership number, and have your coach's permission before registering for a test session.

JUNE 8, 2024 TEST SESSION

REGISTRATION will open on May 10th.

Please make sure you review the test policies below before you register.

Note: Music is required to be submitted with the test registration. Please make sure the music has the skaters name in the name of the music file. Example: SallyJonesSilverSingles.mp3

New Test Names: Click Here The name changes do not directly affect the elements within each test. If you have questions please discuss with your coach.

2024 TEST DATES - IN PERSON

  • Friday, May 10, 2024 at SSSC

  • Saturday, June 8, 2024 at SSSC

  • Saturday, July 27, 2024 at SSSC

  • Friday, September 6, 2024 at SSSC

  • Thursday, October 10, 2024 at SSSC*

  • Friday, October 11, 2024 at SSSC*

  • Friday, November 15, 2024 at SSSC

  • Friday, December 6, 2024 at SSSC

*The Oct test session will be held over two days.

IJS Test Credit Submissions - scroll to the bottom of this page for into & submission.

Questions? Please email DCFSC Test Chairs: Susan Kim, Stacy Masur, & Stacy Trombley at testchair@dcfsc.org

PERMISSION TO TEST REQUESTS

The DCFSC MEMEBERSHIP CHAIR provides permission to test at other clubs and virtual tests at other clubs for our current members in good standing.

  1. Download the Permission to Test Form CLICK HERE . This entire form must be filled out, in entirety, or it will NOT be signed.

  2. Requests for permission to test must be emailed to membership@dcfsc.org a MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS BEFORE the deadline for the test session or virtual test submission. The email must include the completed permission to test form.

We recommend that the skater request permission to test as soon as a virtual test session is selected.

VIRTUAL TESTING

VIRTUAL TESTING INSTRUCTIONS - CLICK HERE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  1. Performance Affidavit Document : CLICK HERE

  2. Name & Likeness Release and Consent Agreement : CLICK HERE

  3. Permission to Test Form : Non DCFSC Members need to get a permission to test form from their Home Club.

2024 VIRTUAL TEST DATES:

  • May 20, 2024

  • July 8, 2024

  • August 19, 2024

  • September 23, 2024

VIRTUAL TEST DATE : May 20, 2024

Registration: is OPEN and will close on May 13th

Submissions: Due by 9am on May 20th

Note: All tests must be videoed within 14 days of the announced test date.

DCFSC TEST POLICIES

REGISTRATION

The registration window typically will open 3-4 weeks before the test date and close 1-2 weeks before the test date. The registration window is determined on how close together test sessions are so they are subject to change from month to month. Registrations after the window has closed will be accepted based on space availability and subject to a $25 late fee. For late registration please email the test chairs at testchair@dcfsc.org.

MUSIC

We require all skaters testing Free Skate, Pairs, or Dance tests submit their music with their test application. The music will be compiled into a master file prior to the test day that will be played during the test session. The DCFSC Test Chairs will NOT accept music the day of the test. Please have back-up music rink side just like in competition. Please make sure the music has the skaters name in the name of the music file. Example: SallyJonesSilverSingles.mp3

HOME CLUB

You must be a current member in good standing with your club prior to registering for your test. You cannot test if you are not a current member of US Figure Skating or not a member in good standing. Please check with your home club if you are unsure.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the test chairs at testchair@dcfsc.org. If a test is cancelled prior to the test schedule being released, a refund may be requested in writing via email. We will not be able to issue credits or transfer tests to future test sessions.

REFUNDS

Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to the test chairs at testchair@dcfsc.org. Once the test schedule has been released refunds will NOT be issued no matter the reason for not doing the test.

COACHES

The coach listed in the test application will receive the test schedule. Please ensure you have the correct coach listed with the correct email address.

PERMISSION TO TEST REQUESTS

The DCFSC Membership Chair provides permission to test at other clubs and virtual tests for our current members in good standing.

  1. Download the Permission to Test Form CLICK HERE . This entire form must be filled out, in entirety, or it will NOT be signed.

  2. Requests for permission to test must be emailed to membership@dcfsc.org a MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS BEFORE the deadline for the test session or virtual test submission. The email must include the completed permission to test form.

We recommend that the skater request permission to test as soon as a virtual test session is selected.

IJS TESTING INFO

For skaters that have decided to submit IJS protocol (results) from a competition in lieu of skating the formal test.

The following information is required for the test chair to enter and submit the test:

  1. Final Result, which includes name and signatures (Example)

  2. IJS Individual Protocol (Judges Detail per Skater) for the skater's skated event (Example)

  3. Test Credit Report from competition skated event (Example)

  4. Statement (letter) from skater's coach confirming the IJS protocol and Final Result are accurate (Link to Blank Letter)

  5. IJS Test Credit Fee - $25

Please submit (upload) all forms and complete payment through this form link:

For more information please visit the USFS websitehttps://www.usfigureskating.org/system/files/IJSTestCreditProtocol-ChecklistAthletesClubs.pdf

Changes to Timeline for Submitting IJS Protocols - Approved by Governing Council in May 2023, the time allowed to submit an IJS protocol for test credit has been reduced from 365 days to 14 days from the competition date.

Questions? Please email DCFSC Test Chairs at testchair@dcfsc.org