The number of competition levels differs by skating discipline with the maximum number of levels being eight. The chart below shows the correspondence between the competition level and test level with the test level shown indicating the minimum test that must be passed in order to skate at the indicated competition level. Disciplines with fewer than 8 competition levels still follow the correspondence and order shown but generally don’t have the lower levels.

For free style and ice dance events at nonqualifying competitions, a skater’s singles test level (and age, in some cases) determines the minimum level at which they may compete. For example, a skater must have passed their pre-bronze singles test in order to compete at the pre-juvenile level or higher.

For more information about determining your competition level for nonqualifying events, check the U.S. Figure Skating Competition Requirements Chart or the appropriate section of the 2024-2025 U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook (rule 6400 for Singles, rule 7400 for Pairs, and rule 8400 for Ice Dance).

For information on determining your competition level for NQS competitions, see the Confirm Competition Level section of the National Qualifying Series Handbook.