Delivery Guidelines Introduction: Skate Canada continuously evolves the coaching practice in support of skater development and to enhance overall sport participation. A recent survey to coaches indicated that virtual/on-line training this past season benefitted the overall fitness growth of skaters and better prepared them for on-ice training demands. While it is a personal decision and […]
STAR 1-5 Update
The following provides an update for the STAR 1-5 program and STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor Training. STAR 1-5 Program Update The STAR 1-5 program has been updated to include the disciplines of Synchronized Skating (Synchro) and Artistic. A STAR 1-5 Guide has been created on the Info Centre for easy access to all materials and resources […]
Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee – Canadian Exam Applications
The Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee (OAP) is making changes to the process in which Canadian exam candidates are selected for promotion. Beginning this year, there will no longer be an application process for Canadian promotions. The OAP will move to a selection-based approach. The reasoning behind this is three-fold; allowing better management of activity […]
2019 ISU Championship Selection Criteria
The following describes the process Skate Canada will undertake in the selection of athletes who will represent Canada at the following ISU Championships: 2019 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2019 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships
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 […]