Synchronized Skating Rules and Resources

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

11/7/24 - The 2024-25 Judging Reminders were posted within the Marking of GOEs and Program Components section below.

10/9/24 - The 2024-25 ISU Technical Panel Handbook was updated. The 2024-25 deduction charts were posted, and an ISU Q&A was also posted.

General Information

• 2024-25 Synchro Competitions Calendar
• Synchronized Skating Team Definitions 2023-24
• Synchronized Team Release Form
• Collegiate & Open Collegiate Team Form C
• Synchronized School Absence Support Letter
• Ice Surface Measurements in Meters
• Synchronized Skating Skills Progression Guide 2023-24
• Aspire Synchro Card 2024-25

ISU Communications, Regulations and Q&As

ISU Q&A 1 (PDF, 10/9/24)

ISU Communication #2639 - Synchronized Skating - Difficulty Groups of Elements, Features and Additional Features for 2024-25 (PDF, 5/28/24)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication 2563, effective July 1, 2024.

ISU Communication #2632 - Synchronized Skating - Marking Guides and Deductions for 2024-25 (PDF, 5/28/24)
Note: This replaces ISU Communication 2566, effective July 1, 2024.

ISU Communication #2554 - Synchronized Skating - Scale of Values for 2023-24 and 2024-25 (PDF, 6/2/23)
Note: This communication will remain in effect for the 2024-25 season.

2024 ISU Special Regulations for Synchronized Skating (PDF, 9/20/24)
Note: These regulations pertain to international competitions. For the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook, please click here.

2024-25 ISU Referee's Handbook for Synchronized Skating (PDF, 8/24/24)
Note: This handbook pertains to international competitions. For referee information for U.S. Figure Skating Competitions, please click here.

Scale of Values and Deductions

• 2024-25 Scale of Values (ISU Communication #2554) (PDF, 6/2/23)

• 2024-25 Synchronized Skating Deduction Table for Events Judged Using the 6.0 System (PDF, 10/9/24)
• 2024-25 Synchronized Skating Deduction Table for Events Judged Using the IJS (PDF, 10/9/24)

• Synchronized Interruptions and Falls Chart (PDF, 8/21/23)

Levels of Difficulty and Calling Specifications

• 2024-25 Difficulty Groups of Elements, Features and Additional Features (ISU Communication 2639)(PDF, 5/28/24)

• 2024-25 ISU Technical Panel Handbook - Synchronized (PDF, 10/9/24)

• 2024-25 Domestic Calling Specifications - Synchronized (PDF, 7/6/23)

Marking of GOEs and Program Components

• 2024-25 Guidelines for Marking GOE in Synchronized Skating (PDF, 5/28/24)

• 2024-25 Program Component Chart (PDF, 8/24/24)
• Composition, Presentation and Skating Skills Charts (PDF, 8/1/24)
• 2024-25 Program Components Weighting and Factors for Synchronized (PDF, 8/24/24)

• 2024-25 Judging Reminders (PDF, 11/7/24)

Looking for other rule information? Access the Skating Rules and Resources main page here.