Ratings: Announcing Theatre on Ice Ratings

BY ASHLEY WYATT, MC, RG AND JOHN MUCKO, MC, MM, RF

We are excited to announce the launch of the Theatre on Ice ratings track. The first exams will be offered at the 2022 Chicago Summit ratings site. PSA will be offering the Registered TOI exam live and in person in Chicago, with Certified through Master launching throughout 2022. The TOI rating is a fantastic opportunity to continue your education and enhance your creative growth through research and reflection.

Registration for Registered Theatre on Ice rating exams at the PSA Summit in Chicago opens March 1. Registration closes March 15.

Sample TOI questions:

• What are the three Axis that must be included in the Choreographic Exercise?

• Props can enhance a free skate program, what are some considerations you should have?

Some of the requirements for the registered exam are:

• Must have had a team compete at a Preliminary level or higher at a TOI US National competition or ISI Production team or ISI Theater Production number at a national competition; or other ISU member organization equivalent or professional show experience as a performer or choreographer; OR rated at the registered level or higher in choreography, free skating, dance, pair skating, synchronized skating, or group instruction.

• Must be knowledgeable about both the Choreographic Exercise (CE) and the Free Skate (FS) events.

• Must have a minimum of 30 hours over a one-year period of professional coaching experience with at least one of the years at the required registered TOI level or higher.

A complete list of requirements for each exam level and more detailed information are available in the study guide. Visit skatepsa.com to learn more and register.