The age used goes by what the skater is by January 1st of that year. For more details and info on qualifications view https://neusars.org/2015-figure-rules/.
- Primary – Ages 8 & under
- Juvenile – Ages 10 & under
- Elementary – Ages 12 & under
- Freshman – Ages 14 & under
- Sophomore – Ages 15 & up
- Junior – Ages 19 & up qualification required
- Classic – Ages 18 & up qualification required
- Senior – Ages 18 & up qualification required
- Youth International – Ages 15 & under
- Junior World Class – Ages 12-18
- Senior World Class – Ages 12 & up (35 is age cut off to compete at Worlds)
- Novice – Ages 18 & up
- Esquire – Ages 35 & up
- Masters – Ages 45 & up
- Veterans – Ages 55 & up
- Golden – Ages 65 & up
