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U.S. Synchronized skating team requirements

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As of the 2005-2006 season, level requirements for U.S. synchronized teams are as follows. Ages are as of July 1, 2005. Developmental levels

Developmental levels

  • Preliminary: 8 - 16 skaters. All skaters must be under 11 years of age, majority must be 9 years or younger. No moves in the field requirements.
  • Pre-Juvenile: 8 - 12 skaters. Majority of skaters must be 11 years of age or younger. No moves in the field requirements.
  • Open Juvenile: 8 - 12 skaters. Majority of skaters must be 18 years of age or younger. Moves in the field: Pre-preliminary.
  • Open Junior: 12 - 20 skaters. Majority of skaters must be 19 of years or younger, all skaters must be at least 12 years of age. Moves in the field: Preliminary.
  • Open Collegiate: 8 - 16 skaters. All full or part-time students in a college or university. No moves in the field requirements.
  • Open Adult: 8 - 12 skaters. Majority of skaters must be 19 years of age or older.

    Competitive levels
  • Juvenile: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be 12 years of age or younger. Moves in the field: Preliminary.
  • Intermediate: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be 15 years of age or younger. Moves in the field: Pre-Juvenile.
  • Novice: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be 16 years of age or under. Moves in the field: Juvenile.
  • Junior: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be between the ages of 12 and 18. Moves in the field: Intermediate.
  • Senior: 16 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be at least 14 years of age. Moves in the field: Novice.
  • Collegiate: 16 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be full-time college students. Moves in the field: Juvenile.
  • Adult: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be 21 years of age or older, majority must be 25 or older. Moves in the field: Preliminary or Adult Bronze.
  • Masters: 12 - 20 skaters. Skaters must be 25 years or older, majority must be 25 or older. No moves in the field requirement.

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