Switch from ISI FS to USFS adult levels?

[rinkrat427]

Hi everyone! I'm new here but definitely not new to skating - I skated as a young kid and I'm now a mommy. I've got a question that I'm hoping someone on here can answer (sorry in advance for the somewhat long explanation...).

I know that USFS recently changed the allowed jumps in Adult Gold to be a choice of an Axel, 2Sal or 2Toe, which is what has me on a research quest to figure out where I fit in the USFS adult test/competition structure. In previous versions of the USFS rulebook (as recently as 2010), you could compete in Adult Gold if you have only successfully tested up to the ISI freestyle 6 test, but you'd have to compete Masters Intermediate-Novice or up if you passed any of the ISI FS7-10 tests (assuming, of course, that the corresponding USFS level freestyle tests were passed prior to competition).

I started skating and testing in ISI and passed the FS 7 test, which has a 2Toe and a flying camel on it. When I decided to switch over to USFS, I started to test the standard track, since that FS 7 test disallowed me from competing no lower than Intermediate. But the 2011 and later versions of the USFS rulebook do not mention the ISI tests at all. Does that mean I could compete at Adult Gold instead of Masters Intermediate-Novice (where 2Lo is allowed)? To me, this would make sense, since the jump and spin elements' difficulty for ISI FS7 and Adult Gold are about equal now, and taking 2 less tests is definitely cheaper for me.

Thanks in advance!

[leafygreens]

You're right, it used to be in the rule book but I can't find it there anymore. Maybe email the USFS?

[mskater93]

It was removed from the requirements. You can always email Gail Sombati, Chair of the Adult Committee, if you would like clarification. Her contact info is on the adult page.

[rinkrat427]

Thanks for the replies, I've emailed Gail about it and will post her response when I get one, so everyone knows

[vlaurend]

Yes, as Mskater93 said, those ISI test limitations were removed from the USFSA rules in 2011, so your ISI level no longer dictates what level you have to compete in USFSA. Never a bad idea to contact Gail or your Vice-Chair, though, as you may find out some other useful information. They are all very helpful and are adult skaters themselves so they "get it".

[dorispulaski]

BTW, welcome to Golden Skate, rinkrat47!!