The ISU approved rule updates at their recent Congress, June 4-8, 2018. Many of these have been incorporated into Skate Canada rules. In addition, and following an internal review, additional rule changes have been made. Below is a summary of these updates, all of which take effect July 1, 2018 Competitions Rule Throughout document: updated […]
SOCAN and Re:Sound Fee Increase
Re:Sound and SOCAN are separate organizations that represent different stakeholders in the music recording industry. Re:Sound is the Canadian not-for-profit music licensing company dedicated to obtaining fair compensation for artists and record companies for their performance rights. SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the […]
ISU Q&A #2 – Ice Dance
The ISU has published a Question and Answer #2 resource that supports and provides updates to existing ISU Technical Communications for Ice Dance. This information is essential for all coaches, officials and athletes involved in Ice Dance categories. Please note that any reference to Novice Dance categories is not applicable to Skate Canada Novice Dance categories. ISU Communication 2179 […]
Respect in Sport – New Mandatory Requirement for All Skate Canada Professional Coaches
For the upcoming 2018-2019 registration season: According to the Professional Coach Membership Policy, to be a Registered Skate Canada Professional Coach in Good Standing, the following is required: Respect in Sport – Activity Leader Training (NEW – starting 2018-2019 registration) Must hold a valid first aid certificate Screening must be done through the company approved […]
Training on Expanded GOE Scale – Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
The International Skating Union (ISU) has expand the Grade of Execution (GOE) from a 7 point scale (+3 to -3) to an 11 point scale (+5 to -5). Skate Canada is implementing the new expanded scale across all disciplines and levels (except Special Olympics) starting July 1st, 2018. Training will be available to all Skate […]
Update: Juvenile Pair Non-Overhead Lift
The following update has been made to the Juvenile Non-Overhead Lift posted on April 26th, 2018. Subsequent to the publication of ISU Communication 2168, the values of Group 1, Group 2 and Group Juvenile have been restated to match those in the ISU Communication: Group 1: Armpit Hold position (base value: 1.4) Group 2: Waist Hold […]
2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Now Available
Please see the following link for information regarding the 2018-2019 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Pre-Juvenile – Adult III: https://info.skatecanada.ca/index.php/en-ca/guides/268-2018-2019-synchronized-skating-technical-requirements.html
Let’s Talk About LGBTQI2S Inclusion in Sport
We are seeking participants for a Skate Canada/University of Calgary research project, led by Dr. William Bridel, a former skater, official and administrator. If you are 18 or over and identify as LGBTQI2S, we’d appreciate having an opportunity to interview you about your experiences in skating and in Canada more generally. More information is available […]
STAR 6 – Gold Update
Timelines (approx.): Spring 2019 – coach and official training available. Soft launch also available to skaters, coaches and officials once training complete, at the discretion of the Sections. September 1, 2019 – Full Launch of STAR 6- Gold Assessments Please note: as of August 31, 2019 the Sr. Bronze through Gold tests as they are […]
2018 Ice Summit Workshop Presentations
Thank you to those that attended and contributed to the success of the 2018 Ice Summit in Calgary! We were very pleased to see so many of our stakeholders come out to share, network, and learn. Here are the workshop presentations that are available for download. Thursday Workshops: Brain Development Flexafit Presentation – Part A […]