Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 23 and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Provincial Coach Update – November 2021
The following is a brief description and the updated 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 record […]
Adaptive Skating – Skate for All
Skate Canada is hosting an event for skaters of all abilities, including our para athletes. Join us in Toronto, March 2022 for two fun-filled days of workshops and an event/competition. Save the date: March 16-18, 2022 Location: Canlan Arena (York University) Click here for further information:
Connecting for the Future – Adult Skating Day
Skate Canada will be hosting a fun filled day or our adult skating community. Join us for a day of workshops and discussions. Save the date: Thursday, March 17, 2022 Location: Canlan Arena (York University) Click here for further information:
STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pre-Course Requirements
Individuals pursuing the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pathway must complete the following prior to attending the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Training (in-person or virtual). Code of Ethics: Officials (eLearning) STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor Training (eLearning)* or the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Technical Training (not yet available) STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pre-Course Knowledge Check (eLearning) *STAR […]
Provincial Coach Accreditation for Sectional Championships
For the current 2021-2022 competitive season, the following NCCP statuses in the Locker will be accepted for accreditation purposes of pre-novice events at Sectional Championships: Provincial Coach in-training Provincial Coach trained Provincial Coach certified Regional Coach certified and completion completion of the multi-sport modules as listed on the Provincial Coach pathway. These temporary permissions are in place […]
Virtual/On-Line Coaching Overview
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 Program – Synchronized Skating
Synchronized Skating is one of the five disciplines within the STAR 1-5 program. Each skater in the STAR 1-5 program must receive instruction in all disciplines. The inclusion of Synchronized skating was introduced in the 2020-2021 season. More details can be found in the Program Requirements and Delivery Standards, as well as the STAR 1-5 […]
2021-2022 Registration Information for Clubs, Schools and Coaches
2021-2022 Registration opens August 16! Coaches: Starting August 16, 2021, log into the Membership Site and click on “Coaching”, which will be your Coach Dashboard. To be considered as a coach in good standing, you must confirm that all expiry dates show a date in the future and that the NCCP status is valid. If this is not the case, you must […]
ISU Updates for the 2021-2022 Season
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Singles and Pairs are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Singles Skating 2021-2022 Technical Panel Handbook Pairs Skating 2021-2022 The ISU Technical Panel and Referee Handbooks for Synchronized Skating are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Synchronized Skating 2021-2022 Referee Handbook Synchronized Skating 2021-2022 ISU […]