The ISU has published a Question and Answer #2 resource that supports and provides updates to existing ISU Technical Communications for Ice Dance. This information is essential for all coaches, officials and athletes involved in Ice Dance categories. Please note that any reference to Novice Dance categories is not applicable to Skate Canada Novice Dance categories. ISU Communication 2179 […]
Respect in Sport – New Mandatory Requirement for All Skate Canada Professional Coaches
For the upcoming 2018-2019 registration season: According to the Professional Coach Membership Policy, to be a Registered Skate Canada Professional Coach in Good Standing, the following is required: Respect in Sport – Activity Leader Training (NEW – starting 2018-2019 registration) Must hold a valid first aid certificate Screening must be done through the company approved […]
Update: Juvenile Pair Non-Overhead Lift
The following update has been made to the Juvenile Non-Overhead Lift posted on April 26th, 2018. Subsequent to the publication of ISU Communication 2168, the values of Group 1, Group 2 and Group Juvenile have been restated to match those in the ISU Communication: Group 1: Armpit Hold position (base value: 1.4) Group 2: Waist Hold […]
2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Now Available
Please see the following link for information regarding the 2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Pre-Juvenile – Adult III: https://info.skatecanada.ca/index.php/en-ca/guides/268-2018-2019-synchronized-skating-technical-requirements.html
Let’s Talk About LGBTQI2S Inclusion in Sport
We are seeking participants for a Skate Canada/University of Calgary research project, led by Dr. William Bridel, a former skater, official and administrator. If you are 18 or over and identify as LGBTQI2S, we’d appreciate having an opportunity to interview you about your experiences in skating and in Canada more generally. More information is available […]
ISU Singles and Pairs Technical Communication Now Available
The ISU has published Communication 2168 which contains important technical information for Singles and Pairs related to the following and to take effect for the 2018-2019 season: Scale of Values Levels of Difficulty for elements Guidelines for marking Grade of Execution For all of the items above, additional information related to Skate Canada events and […]
ISU Ice Dance Technical Communications Now Available
The ISU has published Communications 2148 and 2164 which contain important technical information for Ice Dance related to the following and to take effect for the 2018-2019 Season: ISU Communication 2148: Pattern Dances for International Competitions Music Requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions Rhythms or themes, Required Elements (including Key Points and Key Point […]
ISU Q&A – Ice Dance
The ISU has published a Question and Answer resource that supports and provides updates to existing ISU Technical Communications for Ice Dance. This information is essential for all coaches, officials and athletes involved in Ice Dance categories. Please note that any reference to Novice Dance categories is not applicable to Skate Canada Novice Dance categories.
International and ISU Exam Applications
The Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee (OAP) is making changes to the process in which International and ISU candidates are selected for promotion. The process will be status quo for the 2018-2019 season. Starting in the 2019-2020 season there will no longer be an application process for ISU and International promotions.The OAP will move to […]