Who are adaptive skaters? Adaptive skaters are the athletes participating in our programs and events who have a physical disability or ailment. Through collaboration with individuals in the medical field, Skate Canada has now developed a list of disabilities and/or ailments which will assist you in determining if an athlete could be considered an “adaptive […]
2019 David Dore Mentorship Fund: APPLY TODAY
Calling all rising leaders! The David Dore Mentorship Fund provides an opportunity for a leader in our community to further develop their leadership skills with the goal of enhancing Skate Canada’s leadership depth. The recipient will participate in the 2019 Ice Summit in Ottawa and will have unique opportunities to interact with Skate Canada leaders. To […]
2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships Entry Quota
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 […]
Amendment to Skate Canada Bylaws
Amendments to the Skate Canada bylaws must be submitted for consideration no later than February 24, 2019. Detail on submission is included in Skate Canada Bylaws, Article 12. If you have any questions regarding submission, please contact Member Services at [email protected]
Skate Canada Service Centre – Holiday Closure
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 3:00 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 20 and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 am (ET) on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Skate Canada Payments
Clubs and Schools are emailed invoices which must be paid upon receipt. Invoices may be paid by cheque or by direct billing through the following financial institutions: Desjardins, RBC, CIBC, BMO or Scotiabank. List the bill payee as Skate Canada and use your club/skating school number for the account number.
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 […]
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 […]
Skate Canada and Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade
On Sunday August 26, Skate Canada will participate in Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade. This is the second year the organization will walk in the parade, demonstrating its support of our LGBTQI2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, two-spirit) registrants and members. Diversity, inclusion, and safe sport practices are important to Skate Canada and we welcome […]