Beginning November 1, 2024, U.S. Figure Skating requires that skaters taking a virtual test hold a placard close to the camera at the start of the recording. The placard must include the skater’s name, recording date, and the hosting club’s name. This is in addition to displaying an electronic device showing the time and date. The test chair will review each recording for compliance before forwarding it for judging. If either the placard or the time/date device are missing, the skater will be notified that the video has been rejected.
Below is a sample fillable PDF placard, though any placard is acceptable as long as it contains the required information.
Reminders for Virtual Test Guidelines:
- Videos must be in landscape format and uploaded to YouTube.
- Please review the video to ensure it is clear and steady, as videos with blurring or frame jumps have previously been rejected by judges.
- Videos must be recorded within 14 days of the test session deadline, which typically falls at the end of each month.
The required documents must be updated on the registration form at the time of registration.
Please fill up and add the Performance Affidavit, as well as the Name & Likeness Agreement, and your YouTube video link to this form at the time of registration. As a reminder, the proctor on the Affidavit must be an impartial witness. He/She must not be related to the skater and must not be one of the skater’s coaches or training partners.
Each month, a maximum of 20 tests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If documentation and videos are not received by the time the session fills, the spot will be given to another skater. If you do not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your documentation and video by the deadline mentioned on the form please follow up with our virtual test chairs at virtual-test@sandiegofsc.org.
Please include your coach’s contact information during registration, as results are sent to the coach.
Required Documents are:
Virtual Video Requirements/Instructions
Name and Likeness Release and Consent Agreement
Performance Affidavit for Virtual Test Submission
Skater Virtual Test Placard a copy of this can be found in the coaches room
More info about virtual testing can be found on USFS’ website here.