2010 ISI TEST & COMPETITION REVISIONS

The following 2010 Test & Competition Revisions are optional for ISI competitions after September 1, 2009 and mandatory for all events after January 1, 2010. Competition Directors should inform all participants and judges if they will follow these new revisions for events from September 1 – December 31, 2009.

1. Competition Event Revisions & Clarifications:

• Couples Spotlight Medium Duration for Freestyle 1-3 / Open Bronze is increased to 1:30

• Rhythmic Skating Duration (Ball, Hoop & Ribbon) for Freestyle 1-3 is increased to 1:30

• Uncaptured Spins – The back sit spin and back camel spin can be performed on either edge.

• Synchronized Formation Shoulder Hold position requires that both shoulders be held.

• Against the Book judging – Skaters will receive either 1st Place or 2nd Place. It is no longer possible to get 3rd Place against the book. The judging panel should discuss and agree on the placement, whenever possible.

The skater must still receive 80% of the total possible points for 1st Place. If the skater receives an average total of 79.9% or below, they will receive 2nd Place.

For events with technical criteria, the skater should get 1st Place if the required maneuvers are completed to the passing test standard for their age and ability level.

2. Ice Dancing Test Levels have been revised as follows:

Ice Dancing Tests 1-4: No changes
Ice Dancing Test 5: Hickory Hoedown, Willow Waltz, Ten Fox
Ice Dancing Test 6: 14-Step, European Waltz, Foxtrot
Ice Dancing Test 7: American Waltz, Tango, Rocker Foxtrot
Ice Dancing Test 8: Kilian, Blues
Ice Dancing Test 9: Paso Doble, Starlight Waltz, Quickstep
Ice Dancing Test 10: Westminster Waltz, Argentine Tango, Viennese Waltz

3. Special Skater Test requirements have been revised as follows:

Special Skater tests 3, 5, 7 and 9 have a stop requirement for these levels. Skaters can do any stop at any level – 2-foot or 1-foot snowplow; Left or Right T-stop; or hockey stop.

Special Skater Test 9: The Mohawk requirement is for one forward to backward Mohawk on either foot or edge. This requirement is not the same as the 7-step Mohawk combination in the Gamma test.

4. Test Scoring Clarification and National Test Registration – All ISI tests may be scored using the numerical scale of 5-10 for a passing score on each requirement or may be scored as Pass/Retry. Each test requirement must be performed to the passing test standard described in the Skaters and Coaches handbook in order to officially pass the test. The Test Registration spreadsheet (available from ISI) will accept either method of scoring the tests.