Test Sessions

In-Person Test Session Dates

The Skating Club of Boston hosts in-person test sessions for free skate, moves in the field and ice dance, throughout the year. Test sessions are open to Club members and non-members.

  • Sunday, August 2, 2026
    • Early Registration Deadline: July 12, 2026
    • Late Registration (space permitting): July 19, 2026
  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
    • Early Registration Deadline: September 27, 2026
    • Late Registration (space permitting): October 4, 2026
  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
    • Early Registration Deadline: November 15, 2026
    • Late Registration (space permitting): November 22, 2026
  • Sunday, February 7, 2027
    • Early Registration Deadline: January 13, 2027
    • Late Registration (space permitting): January 20, 2027
  • Sunday, April 25, 2027
    • Early Registration Deadline: April 4, 2027
    • Late Registration (space permitting): April 11, 2027
  • Sunday, June 13, 2027
    • Early Registration Deadline: May 23, 2027
    • Late Registration (space permitting): May 30, 2027

U.S. Figure Skating Test Applications

The application deadline is two weeks prior to the test date. If you have a question regarding a test session, please contact the Club office at (617) 782-5900 or by emailing, club.info@scboston.org.
U.S. Figure Skating Permission Form (PDF)

In-Person Test Session Application

Virtual Test Session Dates

The Skating Club of Boston plans to resume hosting virtual test sessions for Singles, Skating Skills and Ice Dance in early 2027.

  • To Be Announced

Virtual Test Session Documentation

The filming of virtual test submissions should only be done during sessions with 8 or less skaters. To view U.S. Figure Skating’s rules specific to virtual testing (Rule 4104), please click on the link below. Completed submissions must be uploaded within 7 days following the registration deadline. Please note we are unable to offer contingent tests for the virtual format. Skaters who submit a contingent test application will be notified and refunded by Club management. For any questions regarding virtual testing, please contact virtual.testing@scboston.org.

U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook – Rule 4104 – Virtual Testing
*U.S. Figure Skating Permission Form (PDF)
Performance Affidavit for Virtual Test Submission (PDF)

Virtual Test Session Registration

*Club members who represent The Skating Club of Boston through U.S. Figure Skating are not required to submit a Permission Form.

Tips for Filming a Virtual Test Submission

  • Videos should be filmed in landscape (horizontally), not portrait (vertically).
  • The entire test must be performed and filmed in one, continuous video with no pauses in filming. Skaters may pause for up to 10 seconds between MIF patterns.
  • Reskating elements/patterns or restarting is not permitted.
  • Videos must be made no more than 14 days prior to the submission deadline for the virtual test session.
  • Be sure to show the time and date at the start of the video, as well as announce the skater’s name and test being performed.
  • Keep the skater’s entire body in frame at all times.
  • Avoid zooming in and out during the video as it can be distracting for the judges.
  • For Dance/FS tests, please ensure the music is played loud enough to be captured in the video.
  • Avoid filming on crowded sessions. Ideally, there are no more than 8 skaters on the ice while filming.
  • Be sure to watch the video after the skater has finished their test to ensure there were no glitches or problems with the quality before uploading.

Test Pins

Members who have passed a test and continued on to the next level in figure skating can order U.S. Figure Skating Test Pins through the Club. Please note that your Club account will be charged for the order.

Test Pin Order Form

Test Session Fees

Fees for Free Skate, Pairs and Moves in the Field Tests

Moves in the Field
All Levels | $35

Free Skate
Pre-Preliminary/Pre-Bronze | $20
Preliminary/Bronze | $25
Pre-Juvenile/Silver | $30
Juvenile/Gold | $35
Intermediate | $40
Novice | $45
Junior | $50
Senior | $55

Pairs Free Skate
Juvenile | $25
Intermediate | $30
Novice | $35
Junior | $40
Senior | $45

Application Fees
Hospitality Fee | $15 (In-person tests only)
Non-Member Fee | $20 (In-person and virtual tests)
Late Free | $25 (In-person tests only)
Virtual Admin Fee | $40 (Virtual tests only)

Fees for Ice Dance Tests

Free Dance
Juvenile | $20
Intermediate | $20
Novice | $20
Junior | $35
Senior | $40

Pattern Dance
Preliminary | $20
Pre-Bronze | $20
Bronze | $20
Pre-Silver | $30
Silver | $30
Pre-Gold | $35
Gold | $40
International | $40

*Additional Test Fee
Preliminary | $10
Pre-Bronze | $10
Bronze | $10
Pre-Silver | $15
Silver | $15
Pre-Gold | $15
Gold | $20
International | $20

Application Fees
Hospitality Fee | $15 (In-person tests only)
Non-Member Fee | $20 (In-person and virtual tests)
Late Free | $25 (In-person tests only)
Virtual Admin Fee | $40 (Virtual tests only)

*Additional test fees are applicable when the skater is testing in more than one dance pattern at the same level.

Trial Judge Registration

In-Person Sessions

Available trial positions are subject to the accepted test applications for a given test date. To request a trial judge position at an in-person test please reach out to test.chair@scboston.org.

Virtual Sessions

To trial judge at one of the Club’s virtual test sessions, please send an email to test.chair@scboston.org including which test dates and which types and levels of tests you are looking to judge. The Club’s Test Chair will confirm in writing after registration has closed if you have been selected. No more than three trial judges will be selected for each virtual test session.