Skate Canada will be introducing positive changes to encourage new coach participants to access the necessary NCCP training to fulfill the coaching needs of CanSkate and STAR programs across the country. By streamlining the Learn to Skate and Learn to Figure Skate coach pathways, Skate Canada Clubs and Skating Schools will be able to hire […]
Mid-Season Checklist!
The 2022-2023 skating season is well underway for most Skate Canada clubs and schools and it’s a good time to check that you have not missed any important steps or procedures. Is your club registered with Skate Canada? This step is critical to ensure you are eligible to run Skate Canada programs, you are covered […]
Solicitation – What is it & How to Report it?
As indicated in the Skate Canada Code of Ethics, coaches must maintain the highest possible standards of professionalism and integrity. It also clearly indicates that coaches must respect the coach/athlete relationship and not solicit the athlete(s) of another coach. Further to this information, we define the following in the Skate Canada Coach’s Guide. What is […]
2023 Canada Winter Games – Schedules and Time Sheets
Although every effort is taken to ensure that this competition runs per the published schedule, from time to time the competition may run slightly ahead or behind. If the competition runs behind, every effort will be taken to return to the times as showing in published schedules. If the competition runs ahead, the competition will […]
2022-2023 Technical Clarification # 2 – Difficult Entrance or Difficult Exit Spins
As published in the ISU Technical Handbook (singles/pairs), a clear visible difficult attempt of an entry or exit of a spin will be counted the first time it is identified. If not awarded, subsequent attempts at a difficult entry or exit will be considered as transition and will not count for th level of the […]
Notice of Challenge Promotion Applications
Please note 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.
Deduction notes attached to elements – Synchronized Skating
A bug has been identified with the D3 note attached to Synchronized Skating elements. When this note is added to an element, it may incorrectly affect the base value of that element. To ensure correct scoring, the D3 and the D4 note will not be added to elements for the remainder of this season. As […]
Adaptive Skating – Skate 4 All
Skate Canada is hosting an event for skaters of all abilities, including our para athletes. Join us in Toronto, March 2023 for two fun-filled days of workshops and an event/competition. Save the date: March 25-26, 2023 Location: Canlan Arena (York University) 989 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON Click here for further information:
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Skate and Sculpt with Ashley Wagner
Skating does not have to end after retirement. Welcome back to the ice! Skate Canada is excited to offer the pilot program of Skate and Sculpt with Ashley Wagner. We will be offering sessions in four locations across the country, registration links below. These sessions are open to Skate Canada Members and non-members who participate […]