Links to the complete set of the rules governing ice figure skating in New Zealand and at ISU Competitions and Championships are provided here.
| Constitution | NZISA Constitution (9 May 2008) |
| Code of Ethics | Code of Ethics (April 2007) |
| Rules and Regulations |
2010 Rules and Regulations |
| Anti-Doping | NZISA Anti-Doping Rules (DFS Sports Anti-Doping Rules) |
| Ice Dance Patterns | All non-ISU compulsory dance patterns (do not use this resource for ISU compulsory dance patterns, see ISU rules below) |
| Stroking Test Patterns | not currently available |
| 6.0 Judging Information | Marking and Determination of Results |
| ISU Judging System - Overview | An overview of the ISU Judging System |
| Anti-Doping Resources | Resources for Athletes from DrugFree Sport NZ |
| Forms | Forms that need to be filled out to be eligible to compete or take tests |
These ISU Rules and Regulations apply at all NZISA competitions, ISU International competitions and all ISU Competitions and Championships. The NZISA Rules and Regulations extend these ISU rules for domestic competitions and may be different in some cases. The rule from the NZISA Rules and Regulations will be used in the case of any inconsistency with ISU rules and regulations. See the NZISA Rules and Regulations for details.
| All Disciplines - Constitution and General Regulations | ISU Constitution & General Regulations ISU Rules 100-199 |
| Single and Pair Skating and Ice Dancing - Regulations | Special Regulations and Technical Rules ISU Rules 300-699 |
| Single and Pair Skating - Guidelines for Novice | Communication No. 1397 |
| Single and Pair Skating - Scale of Values | Communication No. 1494 |
| Single and Pair Skating - GOE Marking for ’09/10 | Communication No. 1557 |
| Single and Pair Skating - Interpretation on Rule 353: Restarts | Communication No. 1548 |
| Single and Pair Skating - Changes from 52nd Congress | Communication No. 1504 |
| Single and Pair Skating and Ice Dancing - Regulations | Special Regulations and Technical Rules ISU Rules 300-699 |
| Ice Dancing - Scale of Values | Communication No. 1400 |
| Ice Dancing - Compulsory Dance Patterns | ID1: ISU Handbook Ice Dancing 2003 not available on-line, this handbook, updated in late 2007, is the only good reference for ice-dance patterns - many of which have changed. |
| Ice Dancing - Guidelines for Novice Competitions | Communication No. 1288 |
| Ice Dancing - Guidelines for Novice/Pre-Novice (clarifies/alters 1288) | Communication No. 1331 |
| Ice Dancing - Requirements for 2009/2010 Season | Communication No. 1567 |
| Ice Dancing - Clarification to Communication 1567 | Communication No. 1583 |
| Ice Dancing - Instructional Material for the Finnstep | Communication No. 1497 |
| Ice Dancing - Changes from 52nd Congress | Communication No. 1522 |
| Synchronized Skating - Regulations | Special Regulations and Technical Rules ISU Rules 700-999 |
| Synchronized Skating - Scale of Values | Communication No. 1395 |
| Synchronized Skating - Guidelines for Novice | Communication No. 1528 |
| Synchronized Skating - GOE Reductions & Programme Components | Communication No. 1529 |
| Synchronized Skating - Clarification of Rules | Communication No. 1393 |
| Synchronized Skating - Appendix A, B, C | Communication No. 1532 |
These rules apply for Special Olympics Events.
| Special Olympics Badge Program | Badge Program |
| Special Olympics Winter Sport Rules: Figure Skating |
Special Olympics: Figure Skating Rules |
| Special Olympics 2009 Rule Changes |
Special Olympics: 2009 Rules Changes |
These documents mainly apply at ISU International Competitions and ISU Competitions and Championships and to skaters and officials who participate in these events or in cases where an ISU interest is involved.
| Code of Ethics | Communication No. 1433 |
| Avoiding Conflicts of Interest | Communication No. 1481 |
| Citizenship Requirements | Communication No. 1420 |
| Uniforms/Racing Suits/Clothing |
Communication No. 1514 |
| Anti Doping Rules (effective 1 January 2010) | Communication No. 1603 |
| Anti Doping Procedures (effective 1 January 2010) | Communication No. 1604 |
| Procedures for Blood Testing |
Communication No. 1520 |
| Medical Exemption for High Haemoglobin Concentration | Communication No. 1530 |
| Disciplinary Commission Rules of Procedure | Communication No. 1419 |
| Appeals Commission Rules of Procedure | Communication No. 1356 |
| TV Celebrity Figure Skating Programs | Communication No. 1416 |
| Obligations of Members (2010) |
Communication No. 1605 |
| ISU Development Programme | Communication No. 1531 |
| Use of Papers/documents by Judges during Competitions | Communication No.1540 |
| NZISA Verification Rules Supplement - Singles (2009) | for technical controllers |
| Technical Panel Handbook - Singles (2009/10) | for technical controllers and technical specialists |
| Technical Panel Handbook - Pairs (2009/10) | for technical controllers and technical specialists |
| ISU First Aid - Ice Dancing (2009/10) | for technical controllers and technical specialists |
| ISU Summary of Calls - Synchronized (2009/10) | Short Programme Charts |
| ISU Summary of Calls - Synchronized (2009/10) | Free Programme Charts |