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 and examples are provided in the STAR 1-5 Resource Guide. Instruction in all five […]
2024 ISU Congress Summary of Changes
The following is a brief summary of the rule changes from the 2024 ISU Congress and how they will be implemented domestically. This is not an exhaustive list changes. Coaches and officials should consult ISU documentation for the complete and finalized changes. Ages New upper ages for Junior Ice Dance (women) and Pairs (women and […]
Researchers invite Skate Canada members to participate in a survey about the impact of vision impairment on figure skating performance
A team of researchers is assisting Skate Canada with the development of the sport of adaptive figure skating for skaters with vision impairment (low vision or blindness). The researchers have developed an online survey to begin to understand how figure skating performance is affected by vision impairment and to identify the skaters with vision impairment […]
2024-2025 Season Podium Pathway Quick Reference Guide Updates (Singles/Pairs/Ice Dance)
The 2024-2025 Quick Reference Guides for Singles, Pairs, and Ice Dance are now available. Given potential changes to program requirements due to the 2024 ISU Congress, the Junior and Senior Program Requirements are not included at this time. More information will on the potential changes will be communicated as it becomes available from the ISU. […]
Terminology Change
C and S Steps – Linked Youtube Video As Skate Canada continues its work in improving equity, diversity and inclusion in our sport, we changed our terminology for the steps identified as a Mohawk and Choctaw for all domestic applications. This revision works toward the decolonizing of our terminology and aligns with our commitment to anti-racism. The new terms […]
Revisions to the CanSkate and Regional Coach pathways have now been completed
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 […]