Music reference
Figure skating music rules
Use the current catalog as a reference for program duration, tolerance, and notes before preparing a music cut request.
| Discipline | Category | Program type | Required duration | Tolerance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single skating | Basic Novice | Free skating | 2:30 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Intermediate Novice | Free skating | 2:30 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Advanced Novice | Short program | 2:20 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Advanced Novice | Free skating | 3:00 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Junior | Short program | 2:40 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Junior | Free skating | 3:30 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Senior | Short program | 2:40 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Single skating | Senior | Free skating | 4:00 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Basic Novice | Free skating | 3:00 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Advanced Novice | Short program | 2:20 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Advanced Novice | Free skating | 3:00 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Junior | Short program | 2:40 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Junior | Free skating | 3:30 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Senior | Short program | 2:40 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |
| Pair skating | Senior | Free skating | 4:00 ±10 sec | 10 sec | — |