This is a summary of the changes to the Podium Pathway Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Program Requirements for the 2026-2027 season. This is not a comprehensive summary of all changes. Please refer to the recently posted Reference Guides for all changes. A complete version of the Requirements Guides will be available later this spring. These changes aim to continue […]
Skate Canada Code of Ethics – Notice of Changes
Code of Ethics and Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure – Highlight of Changes Skate Canada has updated the Code of Ethics (“COE”) and the Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure (“Procedure”) which entered into force January 27, 2026. The revised policy and procedure replace the previous Skate Canada Code of Ethics which entered into force on […]
Privacy Code Changes
Privacy Code Changes Privacy Code Updates Skate Canada has updated the Skate Canada Privacy Code which entered into force December 12, 2025. The revised Privacy Code replaces the previous Skate Canada Privacy Code which entered into force on June 30, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Reminder that it is your ongoing responsibility to be familiar with, […]
Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and Procedure Changes
Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Procedure – Highlight of Changes Skate Canada has updated the Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and the Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Procedure which entered into force December 12, 2025. The revised policy and procedure replace the previous Skate Canada Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and […]
Notice of Challenge Promotion Applications
The notice of meeting for Challenge Officials Promotions has been distributed to the section offices. If you are interested in applying, please contact your section.
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 […]
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 […]