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Moves in the Field Changes

Test elements listed on this page take effect September 2, 2010. The changes were passed at the
2009 Governing Council meeting in Buffalo, NY. USFS Page for more information

Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PPM)
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The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating.
No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. The candidate
must show knowledge of the steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form.

Preliminary Moves in the Field Test (PM)
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The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the
fundamentals of ice skating. The candidate must show knowledge of the steps and a good sense
of power (speed and flow). Attention should be given to depth of edges and proper curvature of lobes.

Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (PJM)
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The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated, although not necessarily mastered.
Good edges, flow, power, extension and posture are required and must be strongly emphasized.

Juvenile Moves in the Field Test (JM)
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Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges, with good form,
flow, power, and preciseness to their steps.

Intermediate Moves in the Field Test (IM)
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Strong, true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow are expected of the candidate.

Novice Moves in the Field Test (NM)
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The candidate must give a performance that is generally good. The preciseness of the footwork should be nearly
faultless, the body motion well timed and the flow and power very good. No major consistent errors should be in evidence.

Junior Moves in the Field Test (JRM)
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The candidate must give a performance that is generally very good in all respects. Focus should be on
power, flow, edge quality and line and footwork control.

Senior Moves in the Field Test (SRM)    
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The candidate must give an excellent performance, displaying power, strong edge control and depth,
extension, and precise footwork control.

Adult Moves In The Field Tests

To qualify for any adult test, the candidate must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and must have passed
the preceding adult test within the classification unless otherwise specified within these rules.
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Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field (APBM)
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The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning adult skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating.
No great deal of technical ability, carriage or flow is expected. Candidates must show knowledge of the
steps, fairly good edges and some evidence of good form.

Adult Bronze Moves in the Field (ABM)
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The fundamentals of ice skating must be demonstrated although not necessarily mastered. Candidates must
show knowledge of the steps and a good sense of power (speed and flow). Attention should be given to depth
of edges and proper curvature of lobes.

Adult Silver Moves in the Field (ASM)
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Candidates must skate the correct steps and turns on good edges showing good form, flow,
power and preciseness to their steps.

Adult Gold Moves in the Field (AGM)
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Candidates must give a strong performance showing strong true edges, smooth turns, correct posture and effortless flow.