The CanSkate Resource Guide (manual) is in the process of being updated. The refresh will include updated circuits and lesson plans, increased safety focus, updated language, updated delivery standards etc. This update is targeted to be ready for the 2023-2024 season. As further information becomes available this will be communicated to all stakeholders. The following […]
2022-2026 Strategic Plan Support Material
To help communicate and create awareness regarding Skate Canada’s direction during the next quadrennial, Skate Canada has produced support material to accompany its Strategic Plan. A poster of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan has been created for clubs and schools to post on their bulletin boards, display cases, web sites, in their club/school offices, and in […]
STAR 2022-2023 Season Reminders
Program Components: The STAR 1- 4 Events and STAR 1-Gold Assessments will remain with the existing criteria and materials for this season. These materials and trainings are being reviewed, and updates will be communicated as they become available. The Program Components and related factors are updated for those STAR, Adult and Special Olympic categories using […]
2022-2023 ISU Technical Panel Handbooks & Communications – Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Ice Dance Skating 2022-2023 Technical Panel Handbook Synchronized Skating 2022-2023 Please note that ISU Communication 2501 – Synchronized Skating – difficulty groups of elements, features, and additional features (replaces 2482), is also now available.
2022-2023 Registration Information for Clubs, Schools and Coaches
2022-2023 Registration opened August 17! Coaches: Starting August 17, 2022, 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, […]
NCCP Certification Deadlines
Due to the high volume of NCCP multi-sport modules and evaluation portfolios being requested at this time, Skate Canada is extending the certification deadline from August 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 for the following NCCP coach pathways. NCCP CanSkate Coach NCCP CanPowerSkate Coach NCCP Regional Coach Please note: The above certification deadline change applies […]
Program Component Changes and New Factors
At the recent 2022 ISU Congress, the introduction of three Program Components (PCs): Composition (Timing for Pattern Dance), Presentation, and Skating Skills were approved. These PCs will be implemented for all domestic categories scored using the Cumulative Points Calculation (CPC) system. This includes Podium Pathway, STAR, Adult and Special Olympics categories. In conjunction with the […]
Attention Coaches
Summer is a great time to get ready for the 2022-2023 registration year (available August 17). Log into the Skate Canada Membership Site and click on Coaching, which will display your Coach Dashboard. Ensure all requirements within the Coach Dashboard will be met by verifying that all expiry dates are far enough in the future. […]
2022-2023 ISU Technical Panel Handbooks – Singles and Pairs
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Singles and Pairs are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Singles Skating 2022-2023 Technical Panel Handbook Pairs Skating 2022-2023
2022-2023 Novice Pair Assessment Requirements
For the 2022-2023 season only the Novice Pair assessment requirements will be as follows: At least one partner must have passed the STAR 10 Program (or equivalent) Freeskate Assessment or higher. The other partner must have passed the complete STAR 5 (or equivalent) Freeskate Assessment or higher. Skate Canada will be undergoing a thorough review […]