With the implementation of STAR 6 – Gold assessment program September 1, 2019, the following updates to test requirements for Competitive Ice Dance categories have been approved. These updates will be included in revisions to Skate Canada Competition Program Requirements – Competitive Rule 3, with the updated version posted July 1, 2019. Pre-Juvenile Current Requirements […]
STAR 6-Gold Training Outline for Existing Evaluators and Coach Assessors
Training requirements for Artistic evaluators have changed; see the updated post for further information. In conjunction with the implementation of STAR 6-Gold, training requirements on the new content and standards have been outlined for existing evaluators and coach assessors (Skills). Training requirements based on current qualifications are outlined below. Following the successful completion of the […]
National Summer Series 2019-2020 Season
As part of Skate Canada’s review of our qualifying structure and in consultation with all sections, it has been decided that the National Summer Series will no longer serve as a method of qualification for Challenge effective the 2019-2020 season. National Summer Series events will remain an important part of the competition structure as we […]
ISU Communication 2239
The ISU has published Communication 2239 which contains important technical information for Ice Dance related to the following and to take effect for the 2019-2020 Season: Pattern Dances for International Competitions Music Requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions Rhythms or themes, Required Elements (including Key Points and Key Point Features for Pattern Dance Elements) and […]
Provincial Coach Update
The Provincial Coach pathway will be the next and last context to be updated in Skate Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program. Revisions will begin summer 2019 with implementation in spring/summer 2020. If you are currently in the Provincial Coach pathway or are interested in starting this level of NCCP, we encourage you to see and […]
REVISED – 2019-2020 Competitive Singles Bonus Structure
This Notice Board article is an update to, and replaces the article originally published March 31, 2019. Updates include: Clarify the bonus for number of different triples in Pre-Novice Short Program Clarify bonuses that are applied once per program Add additional ‘General’ detail Underline all bonuses that are new for the 2019-2020 season For each […]
STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency
The following charts provide information on STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency. We have provided two versions of the equivalency chart for STAR 6 – Gold assessments. The STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency Overview shows all disciplines at a glance per STAR level. The STAR 6 – Gold Equivalency by Discipline displays each discipline by itself. […]
Act now! Early-bird pricing ends March 17
Don’t miss your chance to get early-bird pricing on the stellar lineup of world-class speakers at the 2019 Ice Summit in Ottawa, Ontario from May 23-25. Early-bird pricing ends Sunday, March 17 at 23:59 Eastern Time. Full details can be found here.
Adaptive Skaters Update February 2019
Who are adaptive skaters? Adaptive skaters are the athletes participating in our programs and events who have a physical disability or ailment. Through collaboration with individuals in the medical field, Skate Canada has now developed a list of disabilities and/or ailments which will assist you in determining if an athlete could be considered an “adaptive […]
2019 David Dore Mentorship Fund: APPLY TODAY
Calling all rising leaders! The David Dore Mentorship Fund provides an opportunity for a leader in our community to further develop their leadership skills with the goal of enhancing Skate Canada’s leadership depth. The recipient will participate in the 2019 Ice Summit in Ottawa and will have unique opportunities to interact with Skate Canada leaders. To […]