Senior Club
The Senior Club program is taught in a private lesson only format. Skaters must individually contract with a coach of their choice for lessons. Testing at this level is at the discretion of the skater’s coach. Skaters follow the USFSA’s system of tests which allow a skater to progress through a sequence of logical steps in his or her competitive development. The tests also establish a benchmarking structure for competitive purposes. All USFSA sanctioned competitions group skaters according to levels of tests passed such that skaters of similar abilities compete against each other. At this level, testing is judged by USFSA appointed judges and follows a much more formal process (typically this is done outside of the IFFSC and has associated fees). Test results are forwarded to the USFSA which keeps official records of each skater's accomplishments.
Each level consists of a Moves-in-the-field (MIF) and a Freestyle (FS) test. Moves-in-the-field is a technical discipline designed to improve skater's abilities in areas such as stroking, turns, edge work, etc. It is necessary for all skaters to take and pass the MIF test associated with a particular level before taking the FS test at that level. It is not possible for a skater to "opt out" of the MIF. It is ok to have a higher MIF test level than you do FS level.
The USFSA test levels are as follows: Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior.
Skaters in this program may choose to enter Basic Skills and other larger competitions which are held annually in International Falls and other nearby communities (see the Competitions & Testing page for more information).
Senior Club skaters in grades 5-6 are required to assist the coaches with the Snowplow Sam program. Senior Club skaters in grades 7-12 are required to assist the coaches with the Basic Skills and Junior Club program.
Each level consists of a Moves-in-the-field (MIF) and a Freestyle (FS) test. Moves-in-the-field is a technical discipline designed to improve skater's abilities in areas such as stroking, turns, edge work, etc. It is necessary for all skaters to take and pass the MIF test associated with a particular level before taking the FS test at that level. It is not possible for a skater to "opt out" of the MIF. It is ok to have a higher MIF test level than you do FS level.
The USFSA test levels are as follows: Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior, and Senior.
Skaters in this program may choose to enter Basic Skills and other larger competitions which are held annually in International Falls and other nearby communities (see the Competitions & Testing page for more information).
Senior Club skaters in grades 5-6 are required to assist the coaches with the Snowplow Sam program. Senior Club skaters in grades 7-12 are required to assist the coaches with the Basic Skills and Junior Club program.
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