Moves In the Field Tests

The standard moves in the field tests are divided into eight classes to be taken in the following order: Pre-preliminary, preliminary, pre-juvenile, juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior. Furthermore, there are also adult levels of the moves tests: pre-bronze, bronze, silver and gold.

As stated in TR 21.01 of the rulebook, moves in the field tests may be taken and passed independently of the free skating, pair and dance tests. A skater may take and pass moves in the field tests higher than the corresponding free skating tests and still be qualified to compete in qualifying and nonqualifying competitions in free skating events at the level defined by the highest free skating test passed. Competitors should refer to test and age requirements in 3107 and 3730 in the rulebook.

Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PPM)
The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form.

bullet Forward Perimeter Stroking
bullet Basic Consecutive Edges
bullet Forward Right and Left Foot Spirals
bullet Waltz Eight

 

 

Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PM)
The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of power (speed and flow). Attention should be given to depth of edges and proper curvature of lobes.

bullet Forward and Backward Crossovers
bullet Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals
bullet Forward Power 3-Turns
bullet Alternating Forward 3-Turns
bullet Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges

 

 

 

Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (PJM)
The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered. Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized.

bullet Forward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only
bullet Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only
bullet FO-BI 3-Turns in the Field
bullet FI-BO 3-Turns in the Field
bullet Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls
bullet Five Step Mohawk Sequence

 

 

Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (JM)
 Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form, flow, power, and preciseness to their steps.

bullet Eight Step Mohawk Sequence
bullet Forward and Backward Free Skating Cross Strokes
bullet Backward Power 3-Turns
bullet Forward Double 3-Turns

 

 Intermediate Moves in the Field Test (IM)
Strong, true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow are expected of the candidate.

bullet Stroking: Forward Power Circle
bullet Stroking: Backward Power Circle
bullet Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking with Backward Power 3-Turns
bullet Backward Double 3-Turns
bullet Brackets in the Field Sequence
bullet Inside Slide Chassé Pattern

 

 

Novice Moves in the Field Test (NM)
The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly faultless, the body motion well timed and the flow and power very good. No major consistent errors should be in evidence.

bullet Backward Perimeter Power Stroking with Back Inside 3-Turns and Forward Inside 3-Turns
bullet Forward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking to a Backward Quick Rocker-Turn Sequence
bullet Forward and Backward Outside Counters
bullet Forward and Backward Inside Counters
bullet Backward Rocker Choctaw Sequence
bullet Spiral Sequence
bullet Bracket Three Bracket Pattern

 

 

Junior Moves in the Field Test (JRM)
The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on power, flow, edge quality and line and footwork control.

bullet Forward Power Circles
bullet Backward Power Circles
bullet Forward and Backward Outside Rockers
bullet Forward and Backward Inside Rockers
bullet Power Pulls
bullet Choctaw Sequence

 

 

Senior Moves in the Field Test (SRM)
The candidate must give an excellent performance, displaying power, strong edge control and depth, extension, and precise footwork control.

bullet Sustained Edge Step
bullet Extension Spiral Step
bullet Backward Outside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Inside Rockers
bullet Backward Inside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Outside Rockers
bullet Quick Edge Step