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.
Adaptive Skating – Skate for All
Skate Canada is hosting an event for skaters of all abilities, including our para athletes. Join us in Toronto, March 2022 for two fun-filled days of workshops and an event/competition. Save the date: March 16-18, 2022 Location: Canlan Arena (York University) Click here for further information:
Connecting for the Future – Adult Skating Day (Updated)
Skate Canada will be hosting a fun filled day or our adult skating community. Join us for a day of workshops and discussions. Save the date: Friday, March 18, 2022 Location: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans, ON K1C 2X8 Click here for further information: Registration link
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 […]
National Skater Survey on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Skating
Two national research surveys on equity, diversity, and inclusion experiences in skating are being undertaken by lead researcher Dr. Tina Chen (Distinguished Professor, University of Manitoba), with research support by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Policy at the University of Manitoba. The purpose of the surveys is: to document the experiences of all […]
National Club Survey on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Skating
Two national research surveys on equity, diversity, and inclusion experiences in skating are being undertaken by lead researcher Dr. Tina Chen (Distinguished Professor, University of Manitoba), with research support by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Policy at the University of Manitoba. The purpose of the surveys is: to document the experiences of all […]
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 […]
Provincial Coach Accreditation for Sectional Championships
For the current 2021-2022 competitive season, the following NCCP statuses in the Locker will be accepted for accreditation purposes of pre-novice events at Sectional Championships: Provincial Coach in-training Provincial Coach trained Provincial Coach certified Regional Coach certified and completion completion of the multi-sport modules as listed on the Provincial Coach pathway. These temporary permissions are in place […]
Virtual/On-Line Coaching Overview
Delivery Guidelines Introduction: Skate Canada continuously evolves the coaching practice in support of skater development and to enhance overall sport participation. A recent survey to coaches indicated that virtual/on-line training this past season benefitted the overall fitness growth of skaters and better prepared them for on-ice training demands. While it is a personal decision and […]
STAR 1-5 Program – Synchronized Skating
Synchronized Skating is one of the five disciplines within the STAR 1-5 program. Each skater in the STAR 1-5 program must receive instruction in all disciplines. The inclusion of Synchronized skating was introduced in the 2020-2021 season. More details can be found in the Program Requirements and Delivery Standards, as well as the STAR 1-5 […]