Virtual Testing Instructions

How to Submit a Virtual Test

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For each step, there are specific USFSA Instructions that must be followed. If the Instructions are not followed, your test will be rejected and / or need to be re-recorded. For the full list of rules, see the USFSA Instructions.

USFSA Instructions

Updates as of 7/17/23

Registering For Your Test

Buy your test through Forestwood's Entryeeze. Our test sessions sell out quickly, and have limited availability. Be sure to register for your test when the test session opens to secure your spot.

Entryeeze

Recording Your Test

Once the skater is ready to test, begin recording along the boards at center ice in landscape orientation. It is recommended to turn your phone on Airplane mode and make sure you have ample storage to avoid distractions and faulty recordings. All videos must be 720p quality or higher.

Please Note:

There may not be more than 8 skaters on the ice during a virtual test.

Testing skaters must not be interrupted during the recording.

Skaters are not allowed a "Retry" during Virtual Tests.

Coaching during the test is only allowed between Skating Skills test patterns and between the Partnered and Solo portions of pattern dance tests.

Music used for the test, such as program or ice dance music, must be clearly audible.

Test videos can only be submitted once, to one test session.

Skaters. must show the USFSA Placard at the beginning of the test video.

Step 1

Begin recording in landscape orientation (horizontally). The videographer must be along the boards at center ice. With the skater close in frame and facing the camera, the skater's full name and test that they are taking must be announced and shown on the placard.

Step 2

Show a time stamp with the date and time in clear view. This can be on any other mobile device screen, such as another phone, a watch, or a computer screen.

Step 3

Record the skater as they perform their test. Hold the recording device still, and zoom in to keep the skater close and in frame. The skater must stay in frame during the entire recording. There should not be any outside distractions such as talking, shaky video, or loud music (if it is not a part of the test).

Step 4

After recording the test, while at the rink, fill out and sign all parts of the Consent and Affadavit forms. Be sure to have a proctor (who holds a position of power and is not affiliated with the skater) sign the form.

Print Affidavit

Print Consent Form

Print Placard

Sending in Your Test

Upload your test video and affidavit and consent forms to one folder in a shareable app (google drive) and set the permissions to "anyone with the link can view".
We strongly recommend using Google Drive. We are not able to download files.

Rename the video to reflect the Skater's name and the test that they are taking.
For instance: "Sara Jones Bronze Skating Skills Test Video".

Attach the folder in an email addressed to support@forestwoodskatingclub.com, and CC your coach. Send only one email per skater.

We process hundreds of tests each month and this helps us to keep things organized.

There will be no refund of testing fees for any reason including missing the submission deadline or for the video being rejected due to not meeting the USFSA standards.