Lucille Sommerich . USFS has created eight moves in the field tests, one for each level of skating. Forward Perimeter Stroking 2. Preliminary Moves Test: For this second test judging is a little stricter but still should be a little forgiving. Moves in the Field (MIF) are patterns that skaters learn on the ice in order to improve quality of edges, quickness, power, posture, body control and footwork. January 2019 - USFS PDF. Upon returning to center at the completion of the second circle, the skater shall perform a FI figure eight by pushing onto FI, therefore repeating the previously skated circle. The video examples here are educational and do not necessarily represent the passing standard. Briley Kohring . From USFS TR25.02 - The purpose of this test is to continue the encouragement of beginning skaters to learn the fundamentals of ice skating. Preliminary Moves In The Field Sept-2-2010. Moves in the field is a name given to elements of figure skating that emphasize basic skating skill and edge control. These tests are designed to ensure that a skater has acquired the skills at a specific level before moving on to the next. Carmen Frisella . Samantha Lacey . Alexis Roberts . Skaters learn MIF patterns during both group Free Skate lessons and private lessons. Novice Moves In The Field: Julia Vitale . Waltz Eight Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field test elements: 1. Forward Right and Left Foot Spirals 4. In the context of a competitive program, 'moves in the field' include spirals, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, and similar extended edge moves.. Elizabeth Douglas 7/27/14 preliminary moves in the field Cristanne Goodwin 7/27/14 pre preliminary moves in the field Tiffany Hatzikoutelis 7/27/14 intermediate moves in the field Mingda Liu 7/27/14 senior moves in the field Claire Sosnow 7/27/14 juvenile free skating Soucci Taylor 7/27/14 junior free skating . Preliminary Moves In The Field: Catherine Allenbaugh . Juvenile Moves In the Field: Brielle Hartmann . Forward Perimeter Stroking (Pre-Preliminary MIF Pattern 1) Makenna Kirkpatrick . Preliminary Test - Forward Circle 8 The move begins with the skater pushing from a standing start onto a FO edge and completing one FO figure eight. Pre-Preliminary Moves In The Field: Chloe Allen. Basic Consecutive edges (Forward outside, forward inside, back outside, back inside) 3. Intermediate Moves In The Field: Emily Ruben . When a skater has mastered all of the patterns at each level, s/he is able to test in front of a panel of USFSA judges at a local test session. Moves in the Field Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test elements: 1.