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. Pre-Novice and Novice: The QMS must be met between […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2026
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2026-2027 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to):
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 […]
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 […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2025
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2025-2026 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to):
2024-2025 ISU Documents – Updated Links
Due to the new ISU website, existing links may no longer be working. The following are updated links to ISU Technical Documents for the season: ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules 2024 Singles & Pairs: Ice Dance: Synchronized Skating
Technical Clarification: Singles GOE Reduction
Per ISU communication 2623:In Free Skating: Jumps with no value in combination or sequence (not with *): For example, 2F+T or A+1Eu+3S. The reduction in GOE is -3 to -4. Note that if there is * in a jump element in Free Skating, there is no reduction in GOE. Currently in the Skate Canada scoring […]
ISU Communications for 2024-2025 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU are now available for the 2024-2025 season: ISU Communication 2623 – Singles and Pairs – Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for marking GOE (revised June 24, 2024) ISU Communication 2625 – Ice Dance Novice Competitions 2024/25 (Updated June 20, 2024) ISU Communication 2630 – Ice Dance Requirements for […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2024
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2024-2025 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to):
2024 ISU Congress Summary of Changes
The following is a brief summary of the rule changes from the 2024 ISU Congress and how they will be implemented domestically. This is not an exhaustive list changes. Coaches and officials should consult ISU documentation for the complete and finalized changes. Ages New upper ages for Junior Ice Dance (women) and Pairs (women and […]