STAR 1-Gold Freeskate and short programs: The 2026-2027 STAR Quick Reference Guide for Freeskate and Ice Dance are now available. Notable updates: Program times for STAR 2-5 are now a maximum time and not +/- 10 seconds. STAR 5 program length has been increased to a maximum of 2:40 and this will allow skaters to keep their STAR 4 program length or […]
2026-2027 Season Updates to the Podium Pathway Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Program Requirements
This is a summary of the changes to the Podium Pathway Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Program Requirements for the 2026-2027 season. This is not a comprehensive summary of all changes. Please refer to the recently posted Reference Guides for all changes. A complete version of the Requirements Guides will be available later this spring. These changes aim to continue […]
Skate Canada Code of Ethics – Notice of Changes
Code of Ethics and Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure – Highlight of Changes Skate Canada has updated the Code of Ethics (“COE”) and the Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure (“Procedure”) which entered into force January 27, 2026. The revised policy and procedure replace the previous Skate Canada Code of Ethics which entered into force on […]
Privacy Code Changes
Privacy Code Changes Privacy Code Updates Skate Canada has updated the Skate Canada Privacy Code which entered into force December 12, 2025. The revised Privacy Code replaces the previous Skate Canada Privacy Code which entered into force on June 30, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Reminder that it is your ongoing responsibility to be familiar with, […]
Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and Procedure Changes
Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Procedure – Highlight of Changes Skate Canada has updated the Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and the Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Procedure which entered into force December 12, 2025. The revised policy and procedure replace the previous Skate Canada Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and […]
Notice of Challenge Promotion Applications
The notice of meeting for Challenge Officials Promotions has been distributed to the section offices. If you are interested in applying, please contact your section.
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 3:00 pm (ET) on Friday, December 19, 2025, and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 am (ET) on Monday, January 5, 2026. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD)
Skate Canada has officially integrated the Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) into its NCCP pathway, providing a key development opportunity for Podium Pathway Coaches working with Junior and/or Senior athletes or teams. Designed for coaches who aspire to make coaching their full-time career, the ACD offers access to cutting-edge knowledge and the chance to collaborate with high-performing coaches, mentors, and […]
Qualification 2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge – Junior Women
For the 2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge, in addition to the Junior Women who qualify through the existing Section Quota or with a Bye, a select number of skaters will qualify based on the National Ranking. The number of skaters added will be based on the total registration for the Junior Women’s event through Byes and […]