Over the past few seasons we have been working to refresh some of our CanSkate material to allow for continued development through to the STAR 1-Gold structure. The refresh aligns with the FUNdamental stage of development within Long Term Development (LTD). The following are reminders and updates for the 2025-2026 season: Brand and Marketing Toolkit: Circuits: Elements:
2025-2026 Season reminders – STAR
STAR 1-5 Program Delivery In alignment with the LTD Learn to Train stage of development an updated delivery standard of 25% class time must be provided to the skaters in the STAR 1-5 program. There are many ways to offer classes and examples are provided in the STAR 1-5 Resource Guide. Instruction in all five disciplines of STARSkate […]
NCCP Provincial and National Coach Certification Portfolios
Skate Canada’s coach certification pathway ensures that coaches are evaluated while actively working with athletes at the appropriate stages of development. To enroll for certification at the Provincial or National level, coaches must meet specific criteria related to NCCP status, coach registration, and coaching the proper athlete or team throughout the entire portfolio process. Provincial […]
Additional ISU Updates for the 2025-2026 Season
Please note the following documents published by the ISU for the 2025-2026 season. All documents are published in English only. ISU Communications published earlier this spring can be viewed here. ISU Communication 2716 – Ice Dance Requirements for Technical Rules 2025/26 ISU Communication 2720 – SYS Grades of Execution 2025-26 Technical Handbook 2025/26 – Synchronized […]
Qualifying Minimum Score – Skate Canada Challenge and Trophy
The Qualifying Minimum Score (QMS) is the benchmark Technical Element Score (TES) for the free program that must be met or exceeded in order to enter Skate Canada Challenge or Skate Canada Trophy (as applicable). Note, that the QMS is the TES only and does not include bonuses or deductions. The QMS for 2025-2026 are as follows: Men […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2025
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2025-2026 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to):
ISU Updates for the 2025-2026 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU for the 2025-2026 season. All documents are published in English only. ISU Communication 2692 – Synchronized Skating Well Balanced Program Content 2025/26 ISU Communication 2693 – ISU SYS Scale of Values ISU Communication 2695 – SYS Difficulty Groups of Elements 2025-26 ISU Communication 2700 – Ice Dance […]
NCCP CanSkate and Regional Practical Coaching Hours
Effective since January 1, 2025, CanSkate and Regional coaches are required to complete practical-mentoring hours as part of their certification portfolios. These hours, which can be completed through coaching or as a Program Assistant (PA), are designed to support your development as a coach. We do understand that many of you many have completed practical […]
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Friday, December 20 and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Technical Clarification: Stopping During the Synchronized Spin Element
Please see below for the following technical clarification regarding stopping during the Synchronized Spin element: Teams may stop during the exit of the Synchronized Spin element. The judges will assess the quality of this exit using the established criteria in ISU Communication 2632 for both General and Element Specific criteria, but should not reduce using […]