The number of competition levels differs by skating discipline. The charts below show the correspondence between the competition and test level for adults in each discipline, with the test level shown indicating the minimum test that must be passed in order to skate at the designated competition level. Note that the skater needs to have passed either the minimum adult test level or the minimum standard test level – not both.
Adult Singles
| Adult Competition Level | Minimum Adult Test Level | Minimum Standard Test Level |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Bronze | Pre-Bronze | Pre-Preliminary |
| Bronze | Bronze | Preliminary |
| Silver | Silver | Pre-Bronze if on or after 10/1/1994 Bronze if prior to 10/1/1994 |
| Gold | Gold | Bronze |
| Intermediate-Novice | Intermediate | Pre-Silver |
| Junior-Senior | Novice | Silver |
For more information about determining your Adult Singles competition level, check rule 6500 of the 2024-2025 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
Adult Pairs
| Adult Competition Level | Minimum Adult Test Level (both partners) | Minimum Standard Test Level (both partners) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Bronze pair or Bronze singles | Preliminary pair or Preliminary singles |
| Silver | Bronze pair or Silver singles | Preliminary pair or Pre-Bronze singles |
| Gold | Silver pair or Gold singles | Bronze pair or Bronze singles |
| Masters | Gold pair or Pre-Silver singles | Bronze pair or Pre-Silver singles |
| Championship Masters | Gold pair | Bronze pair |
| Centennial | Silver pair or Silver singles | Preliminary pair or Pre-Bronze singles |
For more information about determining your Adult Pairs competition level, check rule 7500 of the 2024-2025 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
Adult Partnered Ice Dance
| Adult Competition Level | Minimum Adult Test Level (21+ or 50+) | Minimum Standard Test Level |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Pattern Dance | One partner – complete Preliminary Pattern Dance (partnered or solo) Other partner – at least one Preliminary Pattern Dance (partnered or solo) | One partner – complete Preliminary Pattern Dance (partnered or solo) Other partner – at least one Preliminary Pattern Dance (partnered or solo) |
| Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance | Both partners – at least one Partnered Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance | Both partners – at least one Partnered Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance |
| Bronze Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Bronze Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Bronze Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance |
| Pre-Silver Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Bronze Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Bronze Pattern Dance |
| Silver Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance |
| Pre-Gold Pattern and FreeDance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance |
| Gold Pattern and Free Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance |
| Masters Pattern and Free Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance |
| Centennial Pattern Dance | Both partners – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance | Both partners – at least one Partnered Pre-Silver Pattern Dance |
| Championship Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance | One partner – at least one Partnered Pre-Gold Pattern Dance Other partner – at least one Partnered Silver Pattern Dance |
For more information about determining your Adult Partnered Ice Dance competition level, check rule 8500 of the 2024-2025 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.
Adult Solo Ice Dance
| Adult Competition Level | Minimum Adult Test Level (21+ or 50+) (Pattern Dance partnered or solo) (Free Dance solo only) | Minimum Standard Test Level (Pattern Dance partnered or solo) (Free Dance solo only) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance | Preliminary Pattern Dance | Preliminary Pattern Dance |
| Bronze Pattern Dance | Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance | Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance |
| Bronze Free Dance | Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance or Juvenile Free Dance | Pre-Bronze Pattern Dance or Bronze Free Dance |
| Pre-Silver Pattern Dance | Bronze Pattern Dance | Bronze Pattern Dance |
| Pre-Silver Free Dance | Bronze Pattern Dance or Intermediate Free Dance | Bronze Pattern Dance or Pre-Silver Free Dance |
| Silver Pattern Dance | Pre-Silver Pattern Dance | Pre-Silver Pattern Dance |
| Silver Free Dance | Pre-Silver Pattern Dance or Novice Free Dance | Pre-Silver Pattern Dance or Silver Free Dance |
| Pre-Gold Pattern Dance | Silver Pattern Dance | Silver Pattern Dance |
| Pre-Gold Free Dance | Silver Pattern Dance or Junior Free Dance | Silver Pattern Dance or Pre-Gold Free Dance |
| Gold Pattern Dance | Pre-Gold Pattern Dance | Pre-Gold Pattern Dance |
| Gold Free Dance | Pre-Gold Pattern Dance or Senior Free Dance | Pre-Gold Pattern Dance or Gold Free Dance |
| Championship Dance | At least one Pre-Gold Pattern Dance | At least one Pre-Gold Pattern Dance |
For more information about determining your Adult Solo Ice Dance competition level, check rule 8600 of the 2024-2025 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.