Originally Posted by doubletoe

In response to the USFSA standard vs. Adult crossover levels, a distinction is made between Juvenile tests passed before October 1994 and those passed after October 1994. If the Juvenile test was passed After 10/1/94, the skater must compete in Gold. If before 10/1/94, the skater may compete in Silver.

Originally Posted by Query

I admit my rulebook is several years old. Perhaps they have changed. It describes various rules on who can and must take tests and do competitions. It does not describe the standards (the judges follow) on how to do the moves, and exactly how they are to be graded. Most of the moves aren't described at all, or there is only a blade tracing. If you read those descriptions that do exist there, it is frequently difficult to tell when the next step in the move stays on the same foot, and when it switches.

Perhaps I misunderstood. It sounded to me like the OP had been near level 7 or 8 of the Basic 8 program, but had fallen below that now. If so, she could view group lessons, ISI or USFSA, as good refresher classes, and good ways to judge whether her body could still do what needed to be done.

Originally Posted by Query

I admit my rulebook is several years old. Perhaps they have changed. It describes various rules on who can and must take tests and do competitions. It does not describe the standards (the judges follow) on how to do the moves, and exactly how they are to be graded. Most of the moves aren't described at all, or there is only a blade tracing. If you read those descriptions that do exist there, it is frequently difficult to tell when the next step in the move stays on the same foot, and when it switches.

Originally Posted by CoachPA

If you'd like a PDF of the USFSA's Moves in the Field Move-by-Move Analysis--Common Errors and Test Standards, PM me. Although it's a bit outdated (revised February 2002), but I don't believe much has changed from what is listed in the book, and it lists the common errors (for adult and standard tests), focuses, test standards, etc.

Originally Posted by renatele

It's also on USFS website: http://www.usfsa.org/content/MIFSchoolManual.pdf
(google makes it sooo much easier to find stuff on that site!)

Originally Posted by inlovewithskati

Hi,
Just logged into this forum after a hiatus and saw your interesting discussion about the adult vs standard track.

I am a "over 49" skater and have been skating for 15 yrs. Progress comes slow but have always had a dream of passing pre-juvenile field moves and FS 4 ISI test. (Have passed Prelimary field moves as well as adult prebronze and bronze field moves and adult pre-bronze free skate. Feel as healthy as ever.)

Question:
Has anyone seen an over-49 skater pass pre-juvenile field moves?

(I flatter myself that the power might be achievable)

Happy skating
In love with skating, Lisa