2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Beginner
Free Skate
1:40 Max
Must not have passed U.S. Figure
Skating pre- preliminary free
skate test
Maximum 4 jump elements:
• Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front)
• Single rotation jumps: Salchow, toe loop only
• Eulers (half loops) are not allowed.
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Permitted combinations: waltz jump/toe loop and/or salchow/toe
loops
o Permitted jump sequence: waltz jump/waltz jump with no turns or
hops in between
• Maximum 2 of any same jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• Two upright spins
• No change of foot
• No flying entry
• Minimum 3 revolutions
Max Level: Base
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must use one-half of the
ice surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the step sequence
Excel High Beginner
Free Skate
1:40 Max
Must not have passed U.S. Figure
Skating pre- preliminary free
skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• Jumps with no more than one-half rotation (front to back or back to front)
• Single rotation jumps: toe loop, Salchow, Euler (half-loop), loop
• Flip, Lutz, & Axel NOT permitted
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is a waltz jump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
• Maximum 2 of any same jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• Both spins must be in a single position
• No change of foot
• No flying entry
• Permitted forward spins: upright, sit,
camel
• Permitted back spins: upright
• Minimum 3 revolutions
• Spins may be the same character
Max Level: Base
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must use one-half of the
ice surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the step sequence
Excel Pre-Preliminary
1:40 Max
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating pre-
preliminary free skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel
o No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed
o Maximum of two of any of the same jump, may be as solo jumps or
part of jump combinations/sequence
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is a waltz jump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• One spin must be in a single position with
no change of foot*
o No flying entry
o Minimum 3 revolutions
• One spin may be either a single position
spin with no change or foot or a
combination spin without a change of foot
o No flying entry
• Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 1
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must use one-half of the
ice surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the step sequence
Excel Preliminary
2:00 +/- 10 sec
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating
preliminary free skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel
o No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed
o Maximum of two of any of the same jump, may be as solo jumps or
part of jump combinations/sequence
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is a waltz jump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• One spin must be a camel or layback spin
with no change of foot and no change of
position*
o No flying entry
o Minimum 3 revolutions
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
o No flying entry
• Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 1
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the choreographic
step sequence
2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Preliminary Plus
2:00 +/- 10 sec
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating
preliminary free skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• All single jumps allowed, including single Axel
o No double, or higher jumps allowed
o Single Axel and all other single jumps may be repeated once (but
not more) as a solo jump or part of a jump sequence or jump
combination (maximum 2 of any same jump)
o Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the
maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an axel type ump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
o No flying entry
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o No flying entry
o Minimum 3 revolutions
• Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 1
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the choreographic
step sequence
Excel Pre-Juvenile
2:00 +/- 10 sec
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating pre-
juvenile free skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• All single jumps allowed, except for the Axel
• No single Axels, double, or higher jumps allowed
• Maximum of two of any of the same jump, may be as solo jumps or part of
jump combinations/sequence (maximum 2 of any same jump)
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is a waltz jump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
o No flying entry
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o No flying entry
o Minimum 4 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 2
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the choreographic
step sequence
Excel Pre-Juvenile Plus
2:00 +/- 10 sec
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating pre-
juvenile free skate test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump or a waltz jump*
• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed.
• Only 1 double jump may be attempted (limited to double Salchow or double
toe loop)
o Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps
not allowed.
• Axel and all other singles may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump
or part of a jump sequence or jump combination. (maximum 2 of any same
jump)
• No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated, at least 1
attempt must be part of a jump combination or sequence.
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an axel type ump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
o No flying entry
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Spin may start with flying entry
o Minimum 4 revolutions
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 2
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
o Moves in the field and
spiral sequences are
allowed but will not be
counted as elements
o Jumps may be included
in the choreographic
step sequence
2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Juvenile
2:30 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:15
Must not have passed higher than
U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate
test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single jumps allowed, including Axel
o No double or higher jumps allowed
o Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of
a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels)
o Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the
maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an axel type ump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 8 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each
position
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Minimum 5 revolutions
Both Spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 2
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
Excel Juvenile Plus
2:30 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:15
Must not have passed higher than
U.S. Figure Skating juvenile free skate
test
Maximum 5 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed.
• Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow
and double toe loop)
o Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps
not allowed
o No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated,
at least 1 attempt must be part of a jump combination or sequence
o Axel may be repeated once (but not more) as a solo jump or part of
a jump sequence or jump combination (maximum 2 single Axels)
o Number of remaining single jumps is not limited provided the
maximum number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
• Max 2 jump combinations, or 1 jump combination and 1 jump sequence
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an axel type ump with a direct step
from the landing curve of the first/second jump
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 8 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each
position
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Minimum 5 revolutions
Both Spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 2
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Intermediate
3:00 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:30
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating
intermediate free skate test
Maximum 6 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed.
• Only 2 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow
and double toe loop)
o Double loop, double flip, double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps
not allowed
o Single Axel and only 1 double jump may be repeated once (but not
more), and if repeated, must be part of a jump sequence or jump
combination
o Number of single jumps, excluding single axel, is not limited
provided the maximum number of jump elements allowed is not
exceeded
• Max 3 jump combinations, or 2 jump combinations and 1 jump sequence.
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps.
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an Axel-type jump with a direct
step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-
off curve of the Axel-type jump.
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 8 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each
position
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Minimum 5 revolutions
Both Spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 3
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
Excel Intermediate
Plus
3:00 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:30
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating
intermediate free skate test
Maximum 6 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed.
• Only 3 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow,
double toe loop, double loop and double flip)
o Double Lutz, double Axel and higher jumps not allowed
o Only 2 different double jumps may be repeated once (but not
more), and if repeated, must be part of a jump sequence or jump
combination
o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum
number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
• Max 3 jump combinations, or 2 jump combinations and 1 jump sequence.
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps.
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an Axel-type jump with a direct
step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-
off curve of the Axel-type jump.
Maximum 2 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 8 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each
position
• 1 spin with only 1 position*
o No change of foot
o Minimum 5 revolutions
Both Spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 3
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• Choreographic Step Sequence*
(ChSt)
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Novice
3:30 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:45
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating novice
free skate test
Maximum 7 jump elements:
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single jumps, including the single Axel, allowed.
• Only 4 different double jumps may be attempted (limited to double Salchow,
double toe loop, double loop, double flip and double lutz)
o Double Axel and higher jumps not allowed
o Only 3 different double jumps may be repeated once (but not
more), and if repeated, must be part of a jump sequence or jump
combination
o Number of single jumps is not limited provided the maximum
number of jump elements allowed is not exceeded
• Max 3 jump combinations, or 2 jump combinations and 1 jump sequence.
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps.
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an Axel-type jump with a direct
step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-
off curve of the Axel-type jump.
Maximum 3 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum10 revolutions
o Minimum 2 revolutions in each
position
• 1 flying spin with no change of foot or
position*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
• 3
rd
spin is option of skater
All spins may start with a flying entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 3
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• One leveled step sequence*
o Only Minimum Variety
(5 turns) & Simple
Variety (7 turns) and
rotation in each
direction covering at
least 1/3 of the pattern
in each direction will be
evaluated for the level
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
Max Level: 2
Excel Junior
3:30 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 1:45
Must not have passed higher
than U.S. Figure Skating junior
free skate test
Maximum 7 jump elements
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single and double jumps allowed, except the double Axel.
o Double Axel and higher jumps not allowed
o No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated,
at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or
sequence
• Max 3 jump combinations, or 2 jump combinations and 1 jump sequence.
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps.
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an Axel-type jump with a direct
step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-
off curve of the Axel-type jump.
Maximum 3 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 10 revolutions
o All 3 basic positions with
minimum 2 revolutions in each
position for highest base value
• 1 spin with a flying entry*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
• 1 spin with only one position*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
All spins may change feet and start with a flying
entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 4
Maximum 1 Sequence:
• One Choreographic Sequence
(ChSq)
o Must be clearly visible
2023 Excel Program Requirements
Skaters must compete at their free skate test level or one level higher.
Last updated 09/18/22 - MW
Effective: January 1, 2023
*Denotes required element
Excel Senior
4:00 +/- 10 sec
2
nd
half bonus: 2:00
Must have passed at least the U.S.
Figure Skating junior free skate
test.
Maximum 7 jump elements
• 1 must be an Axel-type jump*
• All single and double jumps allowed, including the double Axel.
o Triple and higher jumps not allowed
o No double jump can be included more than twice, and if repeated,
at least 1 attempt must be as part of a jump combination or
sequence
• Max 3 jump combinations, or 2 jump combinations and 1 jump sequence.
o Jump combinations and jump sequences are limited to two jumps
except that one jump combination or one jump sequence may
include three jumps.
o A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in which the
second and/or the third jump is an Axel-type jump with a direct
step from the landing curve of the first/second jump in to the take-
off curve of the Axel-type jump.
Maximum 3 spins:
• 1 spin combination, with or without
change of foot*
o Minimum 10 revolutions
o All 3 basic positions with
minimum 2 revs in each
position for highest base value
• 1 spin with a flying entry*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
• 1 spin with only one position*
o Minimum 6 revolutions
All spins may change feet and start with a flying
entry
Spins must be of a different character
Max Level: 4
Maximum 2 Sequences:
• One leveled step sequence*
o Must fully utilize the ice
surface
Max Level: 4
• One Choreographic Sequence*
(ChSq)
o Must be clearly visible
