2025 Virtual Test Judges Promotional School for Singles and Ice Dance
Feb. 15, 2025
EVENT LOCATION
Via Zoom video conference (links will be provided after acceptance)
PROMOTIONAL SCHOOL OFFERS
One day of intensive training will be provided by experienced judges. Current and prospective judges may attend for ONE of the following options:
- Singles
- To test for a singles test judge appointment (pre-silver or gold)
- For education only in singles test judging
- Dance
- To test for a dance test judge appointment (pre-silver or gold)
- For education only in dance test judging
IMPORTANT:
- Our ability to offer both disciplines and all levels for testing will depend on the level of interest and availability of faculty. Acceptance is not guaranteed. If something cannot be offered or we do not have enough space to accommodate all applicants, you will be notified as soon as possible.
- Because the education and testing will run in parallel for singles and dance test appointments, it is NOT possible to attend for more than one discipline.
- Multiple eLearning courses must be completed at least two weeks prior to the date of the school. Please see the Virtual Test Promotional School Prerequisites for full the full list.
COST and TIME COMMITMENT
- $25 to test
- $10 for education only
- School is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time with appropriate breaks.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible to attend, you must:
- Meet the prerequisite guidelines; and
- Be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the promotional school; and
- Be a current member in good standing of U.S. Figure Skating (Learn to Skate USA membership does not fulfill the membership requirement) and meet all compliance requirements; and
- Hold one or more appointments as a judge OR be registered as a trial judge.
HOW DO I EARN AN APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTIONAL SCHOOL
- Candidates must attend all sessions in order to test for an appointment.
- Those who successfully complete the school with positive evaluations will have to take and pass the applicable online exam including a practical section following the promotional school to earn an appointment/promotion. Detailed information and instructions regarding the online exam will be emailed to each successful candidate following the school.
FOR WHAT LEVEL CAN I TEST?
- Standard candidates who have no current appointment are eligible to apply to test for a pre-silver test judge appointment.
- Accelerated and advanced candidates who have no current appointment may apply to test for either a pre-silver or a gold appointment.
- Candidates who hold a pre-silver appointment may apply to test for a gold appointment.
- Candidates who currently hold an appointment and wish to attend for education and experience are encouraged to apply and will be accepted pending availability.
CEUS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND
- A maximum of 25 CEUs can be earned by those who attend the full promotional school
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
To apply, please complete the online application at:
https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/2025VirtualJudgesSchool/index
Applications will only be accepted through this online form. Payment is not required with the application but will be requested later of those who are accepted.
The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
No one will be notified of acceptance until the deadline has passed. All applicants will be notified of acceptance by Jan. 31, 2025.
SPACE IS LIMITED. MEETING THE QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE.
Our ability to offer both disciplines and all levels for testing will depend on the level of interest and availability of faculty. Acceptance is not guaranteed. If something cannot be offered or we do not have enough space to accommodate all applicants, you will be notified as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS?
- About the school: contact Terri Levine at terrimlevine@gmail.com
- About the application: contact Kelsey Gislason at kgislason@usfigurekating.org
