The ISU has published Communication 2371 which contains important technical information for Ice Dance related to the following and to take effect for the 2021-2022 Season: Pattern Dances for International Competition Music Requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions Rhythms or themes, Required Elements (including Key Points and Key Point Features for Pattern Dance Elements) and guidelines […]
Challenge 2021 – Time Sheets
Although every effort is taken to ensure that this competition runs per the published schedule, from time to time the competition may run slightly ahead or behind. If the competition runs behind, every effort will be taken to return to the times as showing in published schedules. If the competition runs ahead, the competition will […]
Pairs: Group 1 Lift
The Pairs Technical Requirement Guide and Quick Reference Guide have been updated to reflect the revised ISU definition of a Group 1 Lift. Group 1 Lift – New hold variations allowed: Lift where Lady’s head remains up and she is lower than the man’s shoulder. Possible grips are Hand to Armpit, Hand to Arm, Hand […]
2021 Skate Canada Challenge – Event Resources
The event announcement regarding the 2021 Skate Canada Challenge (Junior and Senior) is now available at the link below. Officials and competitors will find useful information within this announcement relating to participation in this event.
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2020
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2020-2021 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to): Competition Program Requirements Competitive: updated requirements for 2020-2021 season STAR: updated assessment requirements Adult: removal of team elements Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions updated bonuses addition of Assess to Standard and Standard with Ranking […]
Officials Dashboard
The Officials Dashboard has been added to the Skate Canada Membership Site. Once logged in to the Membership site the Officials Dashboard can be accessed by selecting Officials in the navigation ribbon. This page will help officials track their requirements for their Eligibility to Officiate per the Officials Rule, including: Valid registration for the season […]
ISU Communication 2270 – Synchronized Skating
The ISU has published an updated communication (2270) related to Synchronized Skating difficulty groups of elements (appendix A) and features and difficulty groups of additional features (appendix B) to take effect immediately. This replaces ISU Communication 2247 and the document indicates all changes by either underlining or crossing out. This is important information for officials […]
2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Guide Now Available
Please see the following link for information regarding the 2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements for Pre-Juvenile – Adult III:2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2019
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2019-2020 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to): Updated program requirements for 2019-2020 season for adult, competitive, and STAR. Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions reformatting revised bonuses revised values of deductions – synchronized skating Competitions 2.7 Clothing: gendered requirements to the clothing […]
2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Domestic Requirements
The following are the domestic requirements for the 2019-2020 season. Changes are underlined. Pre-Juvenile max. 2:40 (5 elements) Intersection (pi optional) Pivoting Element – Block Traveling Element – Circle Linear Element – Line Rotating Element – Wheel Juvenile max. 3:10 (6 elements) Intersection (pi optional) No Hold Element (step sequence optional) Move Element Pivoting Element […]