Candidates must meet all 3 minimum scores (see below) to receive test credit via IJS Protocol Submission. In addition, the skater must not receive any disqualifying “0 value” elements in their program. (A disqualifying “0 value” element will be noted on the protocol with the symbol “ – – – ” in lieu of a GOE or points awarded.)
Further information can be found on the USFSA website: https://www.usfigureskating.org/system/files/IJSTestCreditProtocol-ChecklistAthletesClubs.pdf
All test prerequisites must be met prior to the competition event. Example: Jane Tester currently skates at the Intermediate level and wants to submit an IJS Protocol in lieu of testing Novice Free Skate. Jane must have passed both her Intermediate Free Skate test and her Novice MITF test prior to the competition event.
Prior to a competition, request that a Test Credit Packet be prepared for the skater. There will be a small charge for the service. Inspect the documents within the packet before leaving the competition, to be sure it is accurate and that all the required signatures are completed.
CCSC members must complete/sign the CCSC Test Credit Form, which must be signed by the skater’s coach. Follow the instructions on the form to send the documents and payment.
Be sure to keep copies of all documents!
FOLLOWING TESTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IJS PROTOCOL
Please note that the minimum scores are required on the Free Skate Program, not the short program.
Minimum scores are posted in the format TES + PCS = TSS
(Note: Scores posted by USFSA July 2019, updated March 2022)
Singles Free Skate:
Open Juvenile 8.00 + 14.00 = 22.00
Juvenile 8.00 + 14.00 = 22.00
Juvenile Excel 8.00 + 14.00 = 22.00
Juvenile Plus Excel 8.00 + 14.00 = 22.00
Intermediate 10.20 + 18.00 = 28.20
Intermediate Excel 10.20 + 15.62 = 25.82
Intermediate Plus Excel 10.20 + 15.62 = 25.82
Novice Ladies 14.70 + 22.80 = 37.50
Novice Men 14.70 + 27.60 = 42.30
Novice Excel 14.70 + 27.60 = 42.30
Junior Ladies 18.00 + 28.00 = 46.00
Junior Men 18.00 + 35.00 = 53.00
Junior Excel 18.00 + 28.00 = 46.00
Senior Ladies 25.00 + 32.00 = 57.00
Senior Men 25.00 + 40.00 = 65.00
Senior Excel 25.00 + 32.00 = 57.00
Adult Silver 7.20 + 9.60 = 16.80
Adult Gold 8.70 + 13.50 = 22.20
Adult Intermediate* 11.80 + 14.28 = 26.08
Adult Novice* 14.60 + 15.00 = 29.60
Adult Junior** 18.00 + 18.20 = 36.20
Adult Senior** 21.40 + 21.00 = 42.40
Pairs Free Skate:
Juvenile 11.60 + 12.00 = 23.60
Intermediate 11.90 + 17.00 = 28.90
Novice 16.50 + 24.00 = 40.50
Junior 24.85 + 28.00 = 52.85
Senior 29.03 + 32.00 = 61.03
Partnered Free Dance (IJS Credit is NOT available for Solo Free Dance Tests):
Juvenile 14.50 + 10.00 = 24.50
Intermediate 18.69 + 12.50 = 31.19
Novice 22.24 + 16.50 = 38.74
Junior 30.93 + 21.00 = 51.93
Senior 35.83 + 24.00 = 59.83
*Only protocols from masters intermediate-novice free skate events may be submitted for adult intermediate and adult novice free skate test credit.
**Only protocols from masters junior-senior free skate events may be submitted for adult junior and adult senior free skate test credit.