As part of the process of aligning the synchronized skating discipline with Skate Canada’s new LTD all categories and ages have undergone a review. Based on the review and recommendations from the Technical Coordinating Committee, Program Development Committee and the Sport Committees’ Synchro Working Group, the following are the categories and age requirements for the […]
2022-2023 Season Updates to the Podium Pathway Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Program Requirements
This a summary of the changes to the Podium Pathway Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Program Requirements for the 2022-2023 season. This is not a comprehensive summary of all changes. Please refer to the recently posted Quick Reference Guides and upcoming Program Requirements Guides for all changes. These changes aim to continue supporting the benchmarks included […]
2022 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships – Novice Division: Event Resources
The event announcement regarding the 2022 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Novice Division is now available at the link below.
Synchronized Skating Clarifications
ISU Additional Questions & Answers #2 is now available. Note that the Skate Canada Scoring software has not been updated to incorporate the “!” for Features and Additional Features not executed at the same time due to a choreographic error. For the 2021-2022 season, in the case where the reduction by judges is to be […]
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 23 and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pre-Course Requirements
Individuals pursuing the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pathway must complete the following prior to attending the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Training (in-person or virtual). Code of Ethics: Officials (eLearning) STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor Training (eLearning)* or the STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Technical Training (not yet available) STAR 1-4 Event Assessor Pre-Course Knowledge Check (eLearning) *STAR […]
STAR 1-4 Event Official Pre-Course Requirements
Individuals pursuing the STAR 1-4 Event Official Pathway must complete the following prior to attending the STAR 1-4 Event Official Training (in-person or virtual). Code of Ethics: Officials (eLearning) STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor Training (eLearning)* or the STAR 1-4 Event Official Training (not yet available) STAR 1-4 Event Official Pre-Course Knowledge Check (Available on eLearning […]
Officials Screening
As of September 1, 2021 all officials must be in good standing prior to attendance at their first assessment day or competition. This includes having completed the NEW: Screening requirement – screening done through the company approved by Skate Canada and must show a status of “Clear”. Refer to the eligibility to officiate for the […]
ISU Updates for the 2021-2022 Season
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Singles and Pairs are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Singles Skating 2021-2022 Technical Panel Handbook Pairs Skating 2021-2022 The ISU Technical Panel and Referee Handbooks for Synchronized Skating are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Synchronized Skating 2021-2022 Referee Handbook Synchronized Skating 2021-2022 ISU […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1st, 2021
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2021-2022 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to): Competition Program Requirements Competitive: updated requirements for 2021-2022 season; age extensions for 2021-2022 season STAR: updated pattern dances Adult: updated pattern dances Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions Housekeeping Update to fall deductions for synchronized […]