Moves in the Field
Pre-Preliminary    Preliminary    Pre-Juvenile    Juvenile    Intermediate     Novice    Junior    Senior
Adult Pre-Bronze    Adult Bronze    Adult Silver    Adult Gold

   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 skate, pairs and dance tests. A skater may take and pass moves in the field tests higher than the corresponding free skate tests and still be qualified to compete in qualifying and nonqualifying competitions in free skate events at the level defined by the highest free skate test passed. Competitors should refer to test and age requirements in 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.

• Forward Perimeter Stroking

• Basic Consecutive Edges

• Forward Right and Left Foot Spirals

• 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.

• Forward and Backward Crossovers

• Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals

• Forward Power 3-Turns

• Alternating Forward 3-Turns

• 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.

• Forward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only

• Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking - Counterclockwise only

• FO-BI 3-Turns in the Field

• FI-BO 3-Turns in the Field

• Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls

• 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.

• Eight Step Mohawk Sequence

• Forward and Backward Free Skating Cross Strokes

• Backward Power 3-Turns

• 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.

• Stroking: Forward Power Circle

• Stroking: Backward Power Circle

• Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking with Backward Power 3-Turns

• Backward Double 3-Turns

• Brackets in the Field Sequence

• 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.

• Backward Perimeter Power Stroking with Back Inside 3-Turns and Forward Inside 3-Turns

• Forward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking to a Backward Quick Rocker-Turn Sequence

• Forward and Backward Outside Counters

• Forward and Backward Inside Counters

• Backward Rocker Choctaw Sequence

• Spiral Sequence

• 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.

• Forward Power Circles

• Backward Power Circles

• Forward and Backward Outside Rockers

• Forward and Backward Inside Rockers

• Power Pulls

• 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.

• Sustained Edge Step

• Extension Spiral Step

• Backward Outside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Inside Rockers

• Backward Inside Power Double 3-Turns to Power Double Outside Rockers

• Quick Edge Step

To qualify for any adult test, the candidate must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and must have passed the preceding adult test within the classification unless otherwise specified within these rules.

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

• Forward Perimeter Stroking

• Basic Consecutive Edges

• Forward and Backward Crossovers

• Waltz Eight

• Forward 3-turns

Adult Bronze Moves in the Field (ABM)
The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated although not necessarily mastered. Candidates 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.

• Forward Perimeter Crossover Stroking

• Backward Perimeter Power Crossover Stroking

• Forward Power 3-Turns

• Alternating Back Crossovers to Back Outside Edges

• Five Step Mohawk Sequence

Adult Silver Moves in the Field (ASM)
Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges showing good form, flow, power and preciseness to their steps.

• Eight Step Mohawk Sequence

• Forward & Backward Free Skating Cross Strokes

• FO-BI 3-Turns in the Field

• FI-BO 3-Turns in the Field

• Forward Right & Left Foot Spirals

• Forward and Backward Power Change of Edge Pulls

Adult Gold Moves in the Field (AGM)
Candidates must give a strong performance showing strong true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow.

• Stroking: Forward Power Circle

• Stroking: Backward Power Circle

• Forward Double 3-Turns

• Backward Double 3-Turns

• Inside Slide Chasse Pattern

• Brackets in the Field