Selection of entries from Regional Synchronized Skating Championships to 2019 Synchronized Nationals Qualifying Rounds is as follows. Reference: Skate Canada Rule Book/Competitions Selection of Entries from RegionalsThe final result in each Regional event shall determine the competitors eligible to enter the equivalent National qualifying competition. [A] Novice, Intermediate, Open, Junior, and Senior: Teams that place […]
Competitive Program Time Requirements – 2019-2020
Prior to publishing the competitive program requirements for the 2019-2020 season, we are communicating some important information applicable to program times to assist coaches in planning music selection for their athletes: Pre-Juvenile Singles program time will have the option of 2:00 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) or 2:30 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) to provide transitioning from […]
LGBTQI2S Inclusion Survey
Skate Canada registrants and members are invited to participate in a survey that is part of a Skate Canada/University of Calgary research project on LGBTQI2S inclusion. The project is led by Dr. William Bridel, a former skater, official, and administrator. If you are 18 years of age or older, we’d appreciate your time and insights. Start […]
UPDATE – 2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Handbook
Please note that an update has been made to the 2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Handbook. On page 4, the final sentence regarding the horizontal view for number of lines to start the No Hold Element has been removed.
New NCCP Pathways – Streamlined 2019
The NCCP pathway for Skate Canada coaches is being streamlined. The new model will take effect on January 1, 2019. Please click the link below for more information: New NCCP Pathways – Streamlined 2019
ISU Q&A – Ice Dance #7
The ISU has published an additional Q&A document for Ice Dance available at this location. Please check back to this location regularly throughout the season for updates to ISU technical documentation for this discipline.
ISU Q&A – Ice Dance
The ISU has published an additional Q&A document for Ice Dance available at this location. Please check back to this location regularly throughout the season for updates to ISU technical documentation for this discipline.
Intermediate and Open Well Balanced Technical Requirements Clarification
September 18 2018 version of the 2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements document has been clarified on pages 6 and 7. Additional Information The Intermediate well-balanced program will follow the guidelines of the ISU Junior Free Program Illegal Elements, Features, Additional Features and Movements and Non-Permitted Elements, Features, Additional Features and Movements with the exception that […]
CanPowerSkate Coach Update (NCCP)
CanPowerSkate is a Skate Canada program that has catered to the hockey and ringette market since 1986. From 1986 – 2017 the CanPowerSkate Coach Pathway was recognized and affiliated through Skate Canada only. The previous CanPowerSkate course was not recognized by the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC), National Coach Certification Program (NCCP). With the recent […]
Code of Ethics Online Module – Effective September 10, 2018
In efforts to strengthen our safe sport program, we have developed a short e-learning module to help coaches better understand the Code of Ethics. Effective September 10, 2018, coaches who have not yet viewed/updated the Code of Ethics for the 2018/2019 registration year will be required to complete this module. The module will provide example […]