How YOU Can Pass With HONORS and DISTINCTION: U.S. Figure Skating Tests

I was recently asked what it takes to pass U.S. Figure Skating tests With Honors and With Distinction. I explain how skating skills (moves) and singles (free skate) tests are judged and what you can do to prepare to give you the best chance of receiving Pass With Honors or Pass with Distinction. ❤️ Get my 2023 Annual Planner here: https://skatewithaimee.com/shop Use Promo Code YouTube and SAVE! ❤️ Coach Aimée Skating Academy ASPIRE Figure Skating at Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ: https://www.skatewithaimee.com/aspire ❤️ More About U.S. Figure Skating Testing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaVHVyQVft7l6z17mixkt12c ❤️ Skating Skills / Steps / Turns / Edges / Step Sequences: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaXQm23ws_AY24hMud6hSlKC ❤️ Jumps Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaXq0i-oq09DFFcZnW7h1DM7 ❤️ Spin Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaVmhrwqQGEr5HxPG3K6PQjm ✅ Rule Change Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaXJx9EOV1TuFPkI0rtPXsWC ✅ IJS Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIvo-BmGcaXP6YDKqAo6vsApbl9N2JS ✅ Shop at the Figure Skating Store and Save 10%: https://figureskatingstore.com/?ref=skatewithaimee with Coupon Code SKATEWITHAIMEE ✅ SAVE 10% off your Kiss & Cry Angels purchase: https://kissandcryangels.com/?ref=aimee - Use Promo Code AIMEE (affiliate link). ❤️ Get Your Team USA and Olympic Gear Here: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/rnG2RQ ✅ Coaches: Become an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and/or Nutrition Coach! Current ISSA Promotions & Discounts: https://bit.ly/3iiovZ5 00:00 Introduction to Pass With Honors & With Distinction 00:13 U.S. Figure Skating Test Refresh 01:14 What is U.S. Figure Skating Testing? 01:25 U.S. Figure Skating Test Marking Scale 02:39 Moves in the Field / Skating Skills Test Marking 03:48 Moves in the Field / Skating Skills Pass With Honors 04:50 What If The Judging Panel Disagrees? 05:05 Can I Reskate an Element to Pass With Honors or Pass with Distinction? 05:15 Singles Free Skate Test Marking 06:02 What If I Fall or Make an Error on My Figure Skating Test? 06:21 Composite Judging 06:48 Jump Elements on Singles Free Skate Tests 07:07 Euler (Half Loop) Jump - How Does it Affect Singles Free Skate Tests? 08:41 Why Is There No GOE in the Executed Column On My Singles Free Skate Test Form? 09:08 Is An Axel Required to Test Pre-Juvenile Free Skate / Pre-Bronze Singles? 10:07 Can I Do Required Single Jumps in Combination or Sequence on My Singles Free Skate Test? 10:29 Element Mark - Singles Free Skate Test 10:52 Skating Mark - Singles Free Skate Test 11:48 Program Mark - Singles Free Skate Test 12:13 How Can I Prepare to Pass with Honors or Pass with Distinction? My name is Aimée Ricca, and I’m an ISSA Certified Elite Personal Trainer (E-CPT), Nutritionist (CN), and Youth Fitness Coach (CYFC). I'm also a PSA Ranked and Rated Skating Coach/Choreographer. My passion is to inspire and empower you to achieve your healthy living goals – because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive! I became a coach to help others avoid making the mistakes that I made. I've suffered injuries, been exhausted, and frustrated because I didn't have access to the right program to achieve my goals properly, I learned everything the hard way by seeking out instruction, information, and inspiration. I share my experiences so that you don't have to learn how I did - subscribe to my channel to find the shortcuts! In case you were wondering (affiliate links): ❤️ Music is from Epidemic Sound - Get a FREE TRIAL and Save 10% on a subscription with this link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/x3owia I film stationary shots on a Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/3B1aibX ❤️ I film action shots on a GoPro Hero 10, 9, and Max: https://amzn.to/3B2wJgI ❤️ I use an M1 iMac for editing with iMovie (because it's the easiest): https://amzn.to/3ecnXUD ❤️ I use Rode Wireless Go II for Audio: https://amzn.to/3Ts01N8 ❤️Tubebuddy is awesome and cheap: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/aimeericca Protect yourself legally. I use these templates: https://aimeericca.krtra.com/t/WL5aRUFShTrK ❤️ I use Kerastase hair products. Use this link and save 20%: https://refer.kerastase-usa.com/s/aimeericca ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ Disclaimers ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ This page contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. For more information click here: https://paidforadvertising.com/ ⚠️ I am not a medical doctor. Each individual’s health, fitness, and nutrition success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire, and motivation. As with any health-related program or service, your results may vary, and will be based on many variables, including but not limited to, your individual capacity, life experience, unique health and genetic profile, starting point, expertise, and level of commitment. Full disclaimer: https://aimeericca.com/disclaimer/