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 […]
2023 Canada Winter Games – Schedules and Time Sheets
Although every effort is taken to ensure that this competition runs per the published schedule, from time to time the competition may run slightly ahead or behind. If the competition runs behind, every effort will be taken to return to the times as showing in published schedules. If the competition runs ahead, the competition will […]
2022-2023 Technical Clarification # 2 – Difficult Entrance or Difficult Exit Spins
As published in the ISU Technical Handbook (singles/pairs), a clear visible difficult attempt of an entry or exit of a spin will be counted the first time it is identified. If not awarded, subsequent attempts at a difficult entry or exit will be considered as transition and will not count for the level of the […]
Deduction notes attached to elements – Synchronized Skating
A bug has been identified with the D3 note attached to Synchronized Skating elements. When this note is added to an element, it may incorrectly affect the base value of that element. To ensure correct scoring, the D3 and the D4 note will not be added to elements for the remainder of this season. As […]
Adaptive Skating – Skate 4 All
Skate Canada is hosting an event for skaters of all abilities, including our para athletes. Join us in Toronto, March 2023 for two fun-filled days of workshops and an event/competition. Save the date: March 25-26, 2023 Location: Canlan Arena (York University) 989 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON Click here for further information:
Skate and Sculpt with Ashley Wagner
Skating does not have to end after retirement. Welcome back to the ice! Skate Canada is excited to offer the pilot program of Skate and Sculpt with Ashley Wagner. We will be offering sessions in four locations across the country, registration links below. These sessions are open to Skate Canada Members and non-members who participate […]
NCCP CanSkate Coach Participant Guidelines
The following information will define the expectations of all Coach participants before, during and after a NCCP CanSkate Coach Course. BEFORE THE COURSE Required pre-requisites: Must be a Skate Canada registrant Must be at least 15 years of age Must have passed one complete STAR 5 assessment If you do not meet the assessment requirements, please […]
2022-2023 Season Domestic and ISU Technical Clarifications
Singles Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile and STAR 6 – Repeated Jump Type The program requirements for Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile and STAR 6 state that only one jump type may be repeated. The jump types are Toe Loop, Salchow, Loop, Flip, Lutz and Axel. For example, a 1T, 2T, 3T and 4T are all part of the jump type […]
Attention Coaches: Are you in good standing with Professional Development (PD) points?
As the 2022-2023 season unfolds, we encourage all Skate Canada Coaches to visit their Coach Dashboard on a regular basis to manage the requirements and expiry dates of their registered Skate Canada Coach in Good Standing status. The Skate Canada membership season runs from September 1 to August 31 each year. To maintain a NCCP […]