Preliminary is considered a developmental level consisting of 8-20 skaters. All skaters must be 13 years and younger and must have passed the preliminary skating skills test. Preliminary competes at nonqualifying competitions and the Eastern Sectional Championships.

Preliminary Tryout Skills

• All of the Aspire Skills, Including Bonus Skills, plus the following
  • Forward and Backward Crossovers w/Power
  • Advanced Forward Stroking
  • Backward Stroking
  • Swing rolls and Cross rolls
  • Power 3-Turns
  • 5-step Mohawk Sequence
  • 2 Foot Twizzles
  • T-Stop
  • Perimeter power stroking*
  • Backward 3-turns*
  • Show Stop*
  • Spins - Sit, Camel, Layback*
  • Spread Eagle/Ina Bauer*

*Denotes Bonus Skill and Not Required but Encouraged