I am trying to understand what makes the most sense. My daughter just turned 6 and is about ready for her Pre-Pre MITF test. Other kids at our rink that have not tested are spending time working on a program. Does that make sense? Our coach insists that we work towards the tests and developing skills and elements, which I feel makes sense. My daughter did a few shows that we spend 3 weeks putting together a program and she did good. I don't see the need to compete in basic skills competitions that will just waste our time training for. Am I right?