3.6.2 Skating competitions for adults
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This article is from the Recreational Figure Skating FAQ, by Karen Bryden with numerous contributions by others.
3.6.2 Skating competitions for adults
In addition to competitions with "adult" categories, competitions open
only to adults are held in USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and
France. International adult competitions (such as the "Mountain Cup",
which takes place every year around May in the French Alps) often use
the USFSA test level and age categories. The categories for freestyle
are shown below.
Category divisions by level
Level Element restrictions Program length
Bronze No Axel, no jump spins. 1 min 40 sec
Silver No double jumps 2 min 10 sec
Gold No restrictions 2 min 40 sec.
Masters * No restrictions 2 min. 40 sec
* Skaters who have tested to a higher level than the adult Gold
equivalent on a standard track must compete in the "Masters" level
Category divisions by age
Young adults I II III IV
18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 and above
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