The following transition chart outlines previous to current pathway requirements. (This information is for coaches that are already in a coach pathway) Previous Pathway (before July 1, 2023) Next steps and recommended training CanSkate Coach In-training **Coaching Foundations**CanSkate FoundationsRegional Foundations (if interested in coaching STAR) CanSkate Coach Trained Regional Foundations (if interested in coaching STAR)CanSkate […]
STAR 2023-2024 Season Updates and Reminders
Program Components: The STAR 1- 4 Events and STAR 1-Gold Assessments are up to date with current Program Component verbiage and criteria. All resources for events and assessments reflect the updates. STAR 1-7 will be assessed using Presentation and Skating Skills program components, while STAR 8-Gold will have all three program components assessed. STAR 2 […]
2023-2024 Registration: Save the Date!
Registration for the 2023-2024 season will be available through the Membership Site as of August 21, 2023. Be sure to reference the Fee Increase 2023-2024 information.
2023-2024 Coach Registration Webinar: Save the Date!
Sign up for the 2023-2024 Coach Registration and in Good Standing Status live webinar to be held on Tuesday, August 15 at 20:00 (ET). Recommended for all coaches, this webinar will provide an overview of all registration requirements, how to obtain a registered coach in good standing status, and glance at the Coach Dashboard. […]
2023-2024 Season Challenge Minimum Scores
The Challenge Minimum Scores (CMS) for the 2023-2024 season are now available on the Info Centre. Updates have been made to Novice Men, and all Pair and Ice Dance Categories. The following are examples program content and grades of execution (GOE) that would achieve the revised CMS for Pre-Novice and Novice Pair and Ice Dance. Pairs […]
NEW NCCP Coaching Foundations eLearning Course – Now Available
We are pleased to launch Coaching Foundations, the first of three NCCP eLearning courses required for the revised CanSkate Coach and Regional Coach pathways. This free training is available on the Skate Canada eLearning site and must be done prior to completing the CanSkate Foundations eLearning course which will be available in May. This training […]
Adult Synchronized Skating Update- April 2023
There is a change for the upcoming season to the age requirements for all Adult Synchronized Skating categories. The upper age requirement for Adult II and Adult III has been removed. This decision was made based on aligning all adult categories and feedback from the community. The removal of upper ages allows skaters the opportunity […]
Fee Increase 2023-2024
As most of our clubs and skating schools are winding down for the season, we want to congratulate everyone on another successful skating season and provide you with some important information regarding next season’s fee structure.Skate Canada’s mission is to be a leader in the delivery of quality skating programs and continuously develop champions. In […]
NEW NCCP CANSKATE COACH AND REGIONAL COACH PATHWAYS
Skate Canada will be introducing positive changes to encourage new coach participants to access the necessary NCCP training to fulfill the coaching needs of CanSkate and STAR programs across the country. By streamlining the Learn to Skate and Learn to Figure Skate coach pathways, Skate Canada Clubs and Skating Schools will be able to hire […]
Solicitation – What is it & How to Report it?
As indicated in the Skate Canada Code of Ethics, coaches must maintain the highest possible standards of professionalism and integrity. It also clearly indicates that coaches must respect the coach/athlete relationship and not solicit the athlete(s) of another coach. Further to this information, we define the following in the Skate Canada Coach’s Guide. What is […]