The following is a brief description and the projected timeline of availability for the Provincial Coach pathway components: Descriptions: Pre-Course Modules: The pre-course modules will consist of technical content in the form of videos from established coaches on identified elements within the Train to Train stage of development. Candidates will work through the videos and […]
Gold Skills Update (2)
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed on daily training, Skate Canada is extending the implementation of the Skills Exercise Challenge element in the Gold Skills assessment to January 1, 2022. Please direct any questions to the Skating Development team at [email protected]
STAR Program Requirements 2019-2020
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STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency
The following charts provide information on STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency. We have provided two versions of the equivalency chart for STAR 6 – Gold assessments. The STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency Overview shows all disciplines at a glance per STAR level. The STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency by Discipline displays each discipline by itself. […]
STAR 6-Gold: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the date for full implementation? STAR 6-Gold assessment implementation is September 1, 2019. From this date forward, the previous Senior Bronze through Gold tests will no longer be available. When will resources for coaches and officials be available? Resources are being finalized and will be posted to Info Centre and communicated to stakeholders […]
STAR – Free Skate Program Tests
With the expanded +5 to -5 GOE range recently implemented in competition, there is a corresponding impact on the current Free Skate Program tests for the Sr. Bronze to Gold levels. Current test sheets reflect the previous +3 to -3 range and their equivalency to the Evaluated Standards of Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, and Needs Improvement […]
Costume Clarification STAR 1-4 Events
Based on feedback from various stakeholders within the sport, a need has been identified for an update to the wording of costumes for STAR 1-4 categories. Currently in STAR 1-4 categories there are no costume deductions. Skate Canada believes that all events at this level should be a fun, safe and inclusive environment for our […]
STAR 6 – Gold Update
Timelines (approx.): Spring 2019 – coach and official training available. Soft launch also available to skaters, coaches and officials once training complete, at the discretion of the Sections. September 1, 2019 – Full Launch of STAR 6- Gold Assessments Please note: as of August 31, 2019 the Sr. Bronze through Gold tests as they are […]
ISU Synchronized Skating Technical Communications
The following ISU Communications contain important technical information related to Synchronized Skating competitions. ISU Communication 2152: ISU Well Balanced Program content for 2018-2019 season ISU Communication 2159 Appendix A: Difficulty groups of Elements Appendix B: Difficulty groups of additional features ISU Communication 2170 Appendix A: Abbreviation of Elements and Additional Features Appendix B: Scale of Values […]