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 […]

Reminder: Club and Skating School Music Use (Entandem)

Clubs and schools may receive a remittance request directly from Entandem.  Clubs and schools may disregard the remittance request for regular program sessions. Skate Canada has negotiated reduced rates for all Skate Canada Clubs and Skating Schools for music use during regular sessions.  Clubs and schools are invoiced directly by Skate Canada through annual registration, which Skate Canada remits to […]

Mid-Season Checklist!

The 2021-2022 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 by […]

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 […]