ISIAsia Skate Shenzhen 2026

TOT 1-4

Tots (skaters age 6 and under) will perform a 1-minute program routine with music. They should only perform the required maneuvers from their test level. Additional maneuvers should not be included and will not be judged. 2-foot and/or 1-foot snowplow stops are permitted in Tot events.

All Tot competitors must have their current test registered with ISI to enter Tot competition events. Coaches may be allowed to be on the ice with their skaters if approved by the Competition Director.

PRE ALPHA – DELTA SOLO

Skater performs a one-minute program routine to music that emphasizes the required test level maneuvers from Pre-Alpha through Delta. Depending on each test level requirement, specific skating skills must be performed. All skaters must pass the Pre-Alpha – Delta test to compete in this event. Skaters must include one maneuver from Freestyle 1 in their program.

FREESTYLE 1-10

A program performed to music with emphasis on the required test level maneuvers from the skater’s current Freestyle level. Various skills are required, depending on the test level. All skaters must pass freestyle test level to compete in this event.

OPEN FREESTYLE – Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum

There are no required maneuvers for the Open Freestyle events and any spin can be performed at any level; but all skaters and coaches should carefully check the jump limitations for the Bronze, Silver & Gold levels. The program should be well-balanced including jumps, spins, connecting moves, gliding maneuvers, etc.

Skaters who have passed the traditional ISI Freestyle 1-10 tests are not required to take any additional test to compete at the equivalent level of Open Freestyle events.

Skaters who have passed tests from other skating organizations are only required to take the equivalent level test to compete at that level, In some cases, skaters will have to also test to move up to a higher Open Freestyle level – based on their current program content.

Open Freestyle event judging criteria includes Correctness of Jumps, Correctness of Spins, Correctness of Turns & Edges, Variety of Moves, Music Interpretation, Posture, Choreography & Pattern, Presentation, Duration and General Overall (by all 3 judges).

SPOTLIGHT SOLO PROGRAM (All Levels)

This is an entertaining & “fun” routine that emphasizes the skater’s acting ability and not technical skating skills. There is no score for technical merit in this event. The skater must pass a test for Tots, Pre-Alpha to Delta or Freestyle to determine the spotlight event level.

Spotlight events are divided into three categories listed below. Please mark the correct category on your entry form.

a) CHARACTER – a famous or easily identifiable character.

b) DRAMATIC – a theatrical performance that sets a mood and evokes an emotional response.

c) LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT – an entertaining or light-hearted performance.

THEMED COUPLES SPOTLIGHT / THEMED PRODUCTION / THEMED SOLO SPOTLIGHT (All Levels)

These events will use the same guidelines as for regular Couples Spotlight, Production teams & Solo Spotlight events regarding levels, maneuver limitations, duration, and costume/prop restrictions. All programs in this event category must be related to this national event theme set for the current year.

Our 2026 theme is “Traditional Culture”.

COUPLES SPOTLIGHT – LOW / BRONZE / SILVER / GOLD / PLATINUM

An entertaining spotlight program performed by two skaters using costumes and props. Couples will also be divided into Character / Dramatic / Light Entertainment categories so please mark the correct category box on your entry form.

THEMED COUPLES SPOTLIGHT / THEMED PRODUCTION / THEMED SOLO SPOTLIGHT (All Levels)

These events will use the same guidelines as for regular Couples Spotlight, Production teams & Solo Spotlight events regarding levels, maneuver limitations, duration, and costume/prop restrictions. All programs in this event category must be related to this national event theme set for the current year.

Our 2026 theme is “Traditional Culture”.

PAIR 1-10

Together two skaters perform a choreographed routine to music. This program should include all the required maneuvers from their current Pair test level. The event is similar to Couples. However, unlike Couples, Pairs includes pair lifts and pair spins. Both skaters must pass the required Pair Test to compete in this event.

COUPLES 1-10 – SIMILAR / MIXED

Two skaters perform their routine to music that requires maneuvers from their current Couples test level. This event is like a Freestyle skating program by two skaters in unison. Both skaters must pass the required Couples Test to compete in this event.

ARTISTIC SOLO 1-10

Skaters perform a program to music with emphasis on strong edges, flow, choreography, innovative moves and musical interpretation. There is no score for technical ability in this event. Event level is based on skater’s freestyle test level.

FOOTWORK 1-10

Freestyle skaters perform a one-minute program to music using various turns and connecting steps with limited jumps or spins. Skaters are judged on correct turns & edges as well as flow, variety of moves and choreography. Duration: 1 minute.

RHYTHMIC SKATING

This new entertaining event requires the use of one hand-held prop listed below. The program should contain elements that employ the use of the prop throughout the routine. The skater must maintain control of the prop at all times. Props of the same kind (i.e. Ball / Hoop / Ribbon) must be grouped together and cannot be combined for competition event groups.

The skater chooses only one rhythmic prop per routine (ball, hoop or ribbon) and must maintain control of the prop at all times throughout the program. This means the prop must be used by the skater throughout the routine. It can be thrown, bounced or juggled but control should be maintained. The prop should not be put down on the ice while the skater does jumps & spins. No additional props are permitted.

Props are not allowed on the event warm-up. If it is obvious that skater’s prop does not meet the following specifications, the panel Referee can determine if any point deduction should be taken.

Choice of One:

1. Hoop – Must be made from wood or plastic (from a rigid, non-bending material). The hoop diameter should measure between 2 feet 7 inches – 2 feet 11 inches. The hoop can have colored tap or fabric to match or contrast the skater’s costume, but it cannot have any other decoration (i.e. fringe, lights, etc.) on the prop.

2. Ball – Must be made of rubber or plastic. The ball diameter should measure approximately 7-3/4 inches. The ball must be smooth (without any texture).

3. Ribbon – Stick must be made of wood, plastic or fiberglass. Stick length should be between 20-30 inches. Ribbon material must be one single piece of satin or a non-starched fabric. Ribbon width should be 2-4 inches wide and between 6 feet – 9 feet long – proportional to the size and ability level of the skater.

STROKING (Pre-Alpha – Delta Only)

Skaters compete together in groups wearing colored numbers for easy identification by the Judges. They do only forward stroking in both directions and are judged on posture and correct stroking technique. Crossovers are required and will be judged. This is the very basic skill of skating.

SOLO COMPULSORIES (Tot 1 – Freestyle 10)

Skaters are to perform only the three maneuvers below in any order with a minimum of connecting steps. Each maneuver may only be attempted one time. Additional maneuvers, such as any jump, spin, or gliding maneuver from a test level or any uncaptured moves are not allowed.

Please Note: There is no penalty given for the quantity of swizzles, wiggles, strokes, or crossovers in the Pre-Alpha – Beta levels. Only the quality of these maneuvers is comparatively judged.

JUMP & SPIN

Two skaters enter the ice as a team. The first skater performs their choice of a required jump 2 times, followed by the second skater performing their choice of a required spin 2 times. Only the best attempt of each required element will be judged. Only the technical accuracy of the required element is judged – the difficulty of the chosen element is not considered during judging for this event.

Category Levels:

If two skaters from different category levels wish to compete together, the team will be entered in the highest level of the two skaters.

Required Elements:

JUMP FIESTA (Freestyle levels Only)

This event is open to skaters of all levels from Freestyle 1 to Freestyle 10. Skaters are grouped according to their test level. Test levels cannot be combined and skaters must compete at their highest test level passed and register with the ISIAsia office.

Skaters who have passed Open Freestyle tests must compete in Jump Fiesta event levels as follows:

BronzeFreestyle 3

SilverFreestyle 5

GoldFreestyle 7

PlatinumCan choose any FS 8-10 level for their Jump Fiesta event

Skaters are to perform only the three required JUMPS as per below table, in any order with a minimum of connecting steps. Each maneuver may only be attempted one time. Additional maneuvers, such as any jump, spin, pivot or gliding maneuver from a test level or any uncaptured move are not allowed. If the wrong maneuver is performed, all three judges will give a score of “0” for the incorrect maneuver. If an illegal maneuver is performed between the required maneuvers, the skater will be given a score of 2.0 under Penalty by Judge 1 (Referee) only.

Only the first attempt at each maneuver will be scored. Any additional attempt will not be judged. All 3 judges will give a score of “0” if the required maneuver is not attempted.

3 Required JUMP FIESTA elements:

SPIN MASTER (Freestyle Levels Only)

This event is open to skaters of all levels from Freestyle 1 to Freestyle 10 and Open Freestyle Bronze to Platinum. Competition is divided into 4 levels using the required maneuvers listed below. Skaters perform the maneuvers without music.

Skaters are to perform only the three required SPINS as per table above, in any order with a minimum of connecting steps. Each maneuver may only be attempted one time. Additional maneuvers, such as any jump, spin, pivot or gliding maneuver from a test level or any uncaptured move are not allowed.

Only the first attempt at each maneuver will be scored. Any additional attempt will not be judged. All 3 judges will give a score of “0” if the required maneuver is not attempted.

Skaters are allowed to add variations to any required spin position, but the variation will not count as part of the spin requirement.

SPEED RACING

Skaters race two at a time, skating forward around the rink for one or more laps. Skaters are divided by age and gender, and the skater with the best time wins. The following equipment is required: helmet, mouth guard, elbow pads, knee pads.

FAMILY SPOTLIGHT (All Levels)

Two or more family members can perform an entertaining spotlight routine using costumes & props. If necessary, the event groupings are divided first by number of skaters and then by age groups and/or ability levels. Duration: 1.5 minutes.

ENSEMBLE

This event is open to groups of 3-7 skaters of all levels and ages. Skaters will be judged on the performance value of the program. There are no required maneuvers, no maneuver limitations and there is no technical score for this event.

The group should use music, costumes & props to enhance the theme while creating an entertaining performance. The costume & prop guidelines are the same as for Solo Spotlight events. Props are not allowed on warm-up. Event groups are divided by number of skaters first and then by age, if necessary. Duration: 3 minutes.

PRODUCTION TEAM (All Levels)

This team event is for groups of 8 or more skaters. Team will be judged on the performance value of the program. There are no required maneuvers and no technical score for this event. The group should use music along with elaborate costumes and props to enhance the theme while creating an entertaining performance. Skaters from all levels can participate in this event. Event entries will be divided in to Small / Medium / Large / Extravaganza categories, as registration warrants.

TEAM COMPULSORIES 1-10 (Freestyle Levels Only)

Six skaters (or seven skaters for FS6-10 levels) perform a lively and entertaining routine in which each skater performs one required test level maneuver (in the order listed in the current edition of the ISI Handbook). Lively music with entertaining themes, great costumes and hand-held props are featured in this event. Skaters can compete on more than one team as long as those two teams are in different freestyle levels. Skaters may skate above, but not below their own freestyle test level.

FREESTYLE SYNCHRO TEAM 1-10

Three to seven skaters from the same Freestyle level can enter this new form of group skating. They must perform the same identical Freestyle program in unison. All test level requirements must be included. All skaters must have passed the same freestyle test level to compete in this event. Skaters cannot skate above or below their freestyle test level.

SYNCHRONIZED TEAM – Dance / Formation / Advanced Formation / Skating

This is a group number for 8 or more skaters to perform in unison. They can incorporate various skating formations such as circles, pinwheels, lines, footwork sequences and dance steps. For complete description of Formation, Skating, and Dance categories, please see the current edition of ISI Handbook.