Date of Test Session:

November 18th & 19th, 2023
Dance partner practice November 18th, 2023.

The panel of judges will be able to judge all levels of Skating Skills, Singles, and Free Dance. They will be able to judge Pattern Dance (Solo or Partnered) up through Gold level.

Registration closes November 3rd, 2023 11:59 PM 
Registrations may be accepted after the deadline if room is still available, but there will be a $50 LATE CHARGE APPLIED. 

Location:

ICON Arena - Judd Rink
1060 47th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

View the schedule below.

Please plan to arrive a minimum of an hour prior to your scheduled testing time.

If you have questions, contact testing@borderblades.org

U.S. Figure Skating has updated its testing names and structure. Please see the document below to help you register for the properly named test.  More information can also be found on the USFS website.

Special Requests:

If you anticipate a conflict and need to skate a certain day or time, you may request accommodation by emailing the Testing Chair.  We will try to work with your requests, but there are NO GUARANTEES. All special requests should be emailed to the Testing Chair before registration closes. Any special requests received after the schedule is published will not be considered, except conflicts with competition schedule and emergencies.

Refund:

NO REFUNDS unless the session is cancelled, or as outlined in the BBFSC Refund Policy below.

Priority System:

In the event that the test session becomes full, in any respect, priority goes to BBFSC Members (highest level and earliest registrants will have priority) followed by Associate Members (highest level and earliest registrants) then Non Members (earliest registrants) Border Blades Club Members are given priority if time becomes limited.

Contingent Tests:

If you are taking a test that is Contingent please register online for all dances you want to test.  If the lower level test was not passed you will be refunded for the dance tests that were not taken.     

Testing Fees:

Testing fees are the cost to take a particular test and are listed on the Registration Form for each test*.  Fees for practice ice with the partner are also included on the Registration Form.

*Note: Test fees are based on ice costs, judges’ expenses, which include travel, lodging, and meals.  U.S. Figure Skating judges are volunteers and are not paid a fee or stipend.

Late Fees:

If you register following the deadline a $50 late fee will apply.  There are NO GUARANTEES that you will test if you register late.

Partner Fees:

Partner fees are charged by the partner for partnering a test or partner practice lesson. These fees are not included on the Registration Form and must be paid before the time of practice or test. These fees are in addition to the Testing Fees and are as noted in the chart below.

The Partner Practice options on the registration form are for the ice time with the partner.

We will do our best to accommodate each skater for partner practice.  We will use the priority system above to give skaters practice time up to the recommended times below. The amount of time awarded is given at the discretion of the Dance Partner and the BBFSC Test Chair. Checks are to be made out to the dance partner and paid before your practice or test. 

If you are testing a dance that is contingent, you will need to write a separate check for the contingent Dance test. Check will be given back to you if the lower level test is not passed.

Recommended Partner Practice Times:

• If you are testing 1-2 Preliminary or Pre-Bronze dances: 10-15 minutes
• If you are testing 3 Preliminary or Pre-Bronze dances: 15-20 minutes
• If you are testing 1-2 Bronze, Pre-Silver, or Silver dances: 10-20 minutes
• If you are testing 3 Bronze, Pre-Silver, or Silver dances: 20-30 minutes
• If you are testing 1-2 Pre-Gold or Gold dances: 20-30 minutes
• If you are testing 3 or more Pre-Gold or Gold dances or any International: 40-60 minutes

All Associate and Non-Members must fill also out the USFSA Permission to Test form and email it to testing@borderblades.org by no later than November 17.

Register below.  On the registration form, be sure to select your proper affiliation with Border Blades (Home Member, Associate Member, Non-Member) according to your Border Blades Club membership.   Price and priority adjustments for registering at an incorrect membership level will not be made.

Also, please know your skater's  proper test levels and coach's email address before registering.  Speak with your skater's coach if you are unsure.

To request 21+, 50+, or adaptive tests, please register using the link and then email the Testing Chair with your request.