Registration for ALL test sessions needs to be completed through Entryeeze.
All questions regarding testing should be directed to esctestchair@gmail.com
Virtual Test Sessions
The Essex Skating Club of NJ is now offering virtual test sessions. Virtual test submissions should only be filmed during sessions with 8 or fewer skaters. To view U.S. Figure Skating’s rules specific to virtual testing (U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook – Rule 4104 – Virtual Testing). Please note we are unable to offer contingent tests for the virtual format. Skaters who submit a contingent test application will be notified and refunded. For any questions regarding virtual testing, please contact esctestchair@gmail.com.
2026-27 Test Schedule
August 20, 2026 – VIRTUAL
September 24, 2026 – VIRTUAL
October 15, 2026 – IN-PERSON (single-panel tests only)
October 22, 2026 – VIRTUAL
October 15, 2026 – IN-PERSON (single-panel tests only)
November 19, 2026 – VIRTUAL
December 17, 2026 – VIRTUAL
Signing up for a Virtual Test
Registration for a virtual test must be done online via Entryeeze. Non-members select the registration button in the top left corner. Current members select “access my account.”
Required Testing Documents
Permission Form to Test (For ESC members testing in another club: download from the ESC Membership site – click on “Download Permission Form” appears under the ‘Manage My Family’ menu)
Performance Affidavit for Virtual Test Submission (PDF)
Name and Likeness Release and Consent Agreement (PDF)
Tips for Filming a Virtual Test Submission
- Videos should be filmed in landscape (horizontally), not portrait (vertically).
- The entire test must be performed and filmed in one, continuous video with no pauses in filming. Skaters may pause for up to 10 seconds between MIF patterns.
- Reskating elements/patterns or restarting is not permitted.
- Videos must be made no more than 14 days before the submission deadline for the virtual test session.
- Be sure to show the time and date at the start of the video and announce the skater’s name and test being performed.
- Keep the skater’s entire body in frame at all times.
- Avoid zooming in and out during the video as it can be distracting for the judges.
- For Dance/FS tests, please ensure the music is played loud enough to be captured in the video.
- Avoid filming in crowded sessions. Ideally, there should be no more than 8 skaters on the ice while filming.
- Be sure to watch the video after the skater has finished their test to ensure there were no glitches or problems with the quality before uploading.
Reference Documents
Virtual Test Placard (If not using the printed placard, all information must be written fairly large in size, must be legible, and in dark marker i.e. Sharpie, so as to be viewed easily by the judges. Also, please ensure the form is close enough (zoom in) to the camera to be read.)