NCCP Provincial and National Coach Certification Portfolios

Skate Canada’s coach certification pathway ensures that coaches are evaluated while actively working with athletes at the appropriate stages of development. To enroll for certification at the Provincial or National level, coaches must meet specific criteria related to NCCP status, coach registration, and coaching the proper athlete or team throughout the entire portfolio process. Provincial […]

Additional ISU Updates for the 2025-2026 Season

Please note the following documents published by the ISU for the 2025-2026 season. All documents are published in English only. ISU Communications published earlier this spring can be viewed here. ISU Communication 2716 – Ice Dance Requirements for Technical Rules 2025/26 ISU Communication 2720 – SYS Grades of Execution 2025-26 Technical Handbook 2025/26 – Synchronized […]

Qualifying Minimum Score – Skate Canada Challenge and Trophy

The Qualifying Minimum Score (QMS) is the benchmark Technical Element Score (TES) for the free program that must be met or exceeded in order to enter Skate Canada Challenge or Skate Canada Trophy (as applicable). Note, that the QMS is the TES only and does not include bonuses or deductions. The QMS for 2025-2026 are as follows:   Men […]

Registrant Fees for 2025-2026

Skate Canada’s registrant fees for the upcoming 2025-2026 season remain unchanged from 2024-2025 and will continue to be in the amount of $28.00. The Section registrant fees for 2025-2026 have been confirmed and are as follows: SECTION SECTION REGISTRANT FEE NL $25.00 PE $25.00 NS $28.00 NB $35.00 QC $28.00 ON $29.00 MB $25.00 SK […]