Test Sessions

Testing guidelines

Live/In-Person Tests

Skaters who register to test at a live session will be scheduled according to the type of test and size of the session.
Special accomodations shall not be requested to the test chair. The test chair will make every effort to set schedules that are reasonable for all participants, however, when choosing to test live, please plan to be available for the entire day.
A schedule is typically published to all participants a week prior to the session.
Participants should arrive early (at least an hour) prior to their first scheduled warm-up. This is good practice as tests can run faster than the schedule. To ensure there is no stress or pressure to rush, arriving early can prevent these types of issues.
Parents are not permitted to stand at ice level by the glass, only coaches and skaters are premitted to be at ice level. Parents may watch their child's test from our seating areas only.
Test results for live test sessions are provided on the same day by the test chair following the test group and papers have been reviewed by the judges to confirm accurate test scoring.

Virtual Tests

Tests taken virtually should be recoreded and video sent to the test chair at least three days prior to the set test date. This allows the test chair to reivew and confirm the quality of the video and ensure if a re-recording is needed there is time to allow.
Videos of a test shall not be submitted if the video was recorded more than 14 days prior to the date of the test session.
Skaters should ensure that when recording the test there is as little disruption during the test. Too many distractions such as video interference by other skaters and coaches while recording the test can result in the test not being accepted by the test chair for submission for juding.
All necessary requirements as outlined here should be confirmed prior to submitting the recorded test:
The video includes the virtual test placard
The video includes the date and time stamp proving that the video was recorded within 14 days of the video submission deadline
The video is in focus
The video follows the skater(s)
The video does not cut off the skater (especially the feet)
The video has not been edited
The video includes audio (including for skating skills tests)
There are not skaters that interfere with the performance