Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Class 2026
Skaters will learn or work to improve their Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test leading into our upcoming test session on September 18, 2026.
Time & Location
Saturdays 11-11:45 AM, August 1 - Sept 12
Evansville, 209 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711, USA
About
Description: The Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test is the first test in the US Figure Skating testing structure and an important step for skaters in the Freeskate levels looking to move forward in their skating. This class is for both skaters who are ready to start learning their Pre-Pre Skating Skills Test AND skaters who are already familiar with the test and are preparing to take their test this September! Skaters must be at the Pre-Freeskate level or above and have an Aspire, Introductory, or Full Membership to participate.
Class Schedule: Saturdays 11:00-11:45 AM from August 1 - September 12 (NO CLASS on 9/5).
Register below! Please reach out to Grace Myer at learntoskate@gefsc.com with any questions.
The information below is intended to help skaters understand the test, the class, and whether it may be a good fit for them. With questions about your specific situation, please contact Grace, or ask your private coach if you have one!
What is the Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test?
It is the first test in the US Figure Skating testing structure. In the Basic Skills and Freeskate levels, coaches "test" the skaters on their skills and determine whether they are ready to move to the next level. In a Skating Skills test, US Figure Skating Officials (judges) watch skaters perform their test and give them a result of Retry, Pass, Pass with Honors, or Pass with Distinction. If the skater passes the test, they move on to working on the next test! The test itself is a series of "patterns" with specific steps that you need to complete in a specific order and in a specific place on the ice - Similar to a program in some ways, but with no music. Skating Skills tests focus on basic skating and do not include any jumps or spins; The patterns include skills like stroking, crossovers, edges, turns, and spirals. More information about the test from US Figure Skating.
Is this class a good fit for me?
Scenario 1: I'm in Pre-Freeskate or higher in Learn to Skate and don't yet have a private coach. I'm interested in starting to learn and work on this test. This is a perfect way to learn how testing works and learn the test itself. If this is your first introduction to the test, it's fairly likely that you won't be ready to take your test yet in September, and that's okay! If you pick it up quickly and may be ready to test in time, the coach can talk with you about this and give you approval to test. You would need to work with a private coach on the day of the test session, and we can help arrange that for you.
Scenario 2: I've been working on this test with my private coach, with the goal to test at our local test session in September. If you have a private coach, this class serves as great supplemental instruction and practice time for your test! Your private coach will determine whether you are ready to test and will put you on the ice at the test session. In class, you'll get more repetition, tips on how to improve, and dedicated time to work on your test alongside other skaters working toward the same goal!
Recommendations for class participants who plan to test in September:
Attend Mental Training: Overcoming Performance Anxiety on Sunday, August 30th
GEFSC also plans to offer a "practice test" opportunity on Sunday, August 30th - Stay tuned for more details
Register for the test session, which will take place on Friday, September 18th (with prior approval from your coach)
Classes
Pre-Pre Skating Skills Class
This cost covers the class where skaters will learn and work on their test. It does not include the cost of participating in the mental training or practice test on August 30th, or participation in the test session itself.
$140.00
+$3.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00