For the 2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge, in addition to the Junior Women who qualify through the existing Section Quota or with a Bye, a select number of skaters will qualify based on the National Ranking. The number of skaters added will be based on the total registration for the Junior Women’s event through Byes and […]
Join our Indigenous Community Consultation Group
Skate Canada is committed to bridging the gap between figure skating and Indigenous communities as part of our 2022–2026 Strategic Plan. We invite our Indigenous members to join our Indigenous Community Consultation (ICC) group to help guide this work. To participate, email Pat Que by Oct. 30, 2025, with your reasons for joining, self-identification, and confirmation of […]
2025-2026 CanSkate Reminders and Updates
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: * All skaters participating in STARSkate disciplines […]
2025-2026 Season reminders – STAR
* All skaters participating in STARSkate disciplines must first complete the CanSkate program through stage 6 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 […]
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 […]