How long are the programs in each category?

Lengths are plus or minus 10 seconds. A program time violation is deducted per 5 seconds short or over.

Singles

• Pre-Juvenile: 2:00 or 2:30 Free Skate
• Juvenile: 2:30 Free Skate
• Pre-Novice and Novice: Short 2:20; Free 3:00
• Junior: Short 2:40; Free 3:30
• Senior: Short 2:40; Free 4:00

Pairs

• Juvenile: 2:30 Free Skate
• Pre-Novice: Short 2:40; Free 3:00
• Novice and Junior: Short 2:40; Free 3:30
• Senior: Short 2:40; Free 4:00

Ice Dance

• Pre-Juvenile: two Pattern Dances only
• Juvenile: Pattern Dance; Free Dance 2:00
• Pre-Novice: Pattern Dance; Free Dance 2:30 (Solo 1:50)
• Novice: Pattern Dance; Free Dance 3:00 (Solo 2:20)
• Junior: Rhythm Dance 2:50; Free Dance 3:30 (Solo 3:00)
• Senior: Rhythm Dance 2:50; Free Dance 4:00 (Solo 3:30)

Source: Competition Program Requirements, Podium Pathway, section 2 (last updated 30 June 2026).