Who are adaptive skaters? Adaptive skaters are the athletes participating in our programs and events who have a physical disability or ailment. Through collaboration with individuals in the medical field, Skate Canada has now developed a list of disabilities and/or ailments which will assist you in determining if an athlete could be considered an “adaptive […]
2019 David Dore Mentorship Fund: APPLY TODAY
Calling all rising leaders! The David Dore Mentorship Fund provides an opportunity for a leader in our community to further develop their leadership skills with the goal of enhancing Skate Canada’s leadership depth. The recipient will participate in the 2019 Ice Summit in Ottawa and will have unique opportunities to interact with Skate Canada leaders. To […]
2019 ISU Championship Selection Criteria
The following describes the process Skate Canada will undertake in the selection of athletes who will represent Canada at the following ISU Championships: 2019 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2019 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships
Skate Canada Service Centre – Holiday Closure
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 3:00 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 20 and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 am (ET) on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
LGBTQI2S Inclusion Survey
Skate Canada registrants and members are invited to participate in a survey that is part of a Skate Canada/University of Calgary research project on LGBTQI2S inclusion. The project is led by Dr. William Bridel, a former skater, official, and administrator. If you are 18 years of age or older, we’d appreciate your time and insights. Start […]
Costume Clarification STAR 1-4 Events
Based on feedback from various stakeholders within the sport, a need has been identified for an update to the wording of costumes for STAR 1-4 categories. Currently in STAR 1-4 categories there are no costume deductions. Skate Canada believes that all events at this level should be a fun, safe and inclusive environment for our […]
Skate Canada and Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade
On Sunday August 26, Skate Canada will participate in Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade. This is the second year the organization will walk in the parade, demonstrating its support of our LGBTQI2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, two-spirit) registrants and members. Diversity, inclusion, and safe sport practices are important to Skate Canada and we welcome […]
ISU Communication 2190
The ISU has replaced ISU Communication 2095 with ISU Communication 2190. Contents of Communication: Marking of GOE’s of Synchronized Skating Elements Referees, Judges and Technical Panel Deductions Judges – Adjustments to Grade of Execution (GOE) Judges – Program Component Criteria
Competitive Technical Requirements Guides
The Skate Canada Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Competitive Technical Requirements Guides are now available. These guides provide a summary of technical requirements by category. Note that where Skate Canada has developed technical requirements different from the ISU, these will be included here. In addition, these documents contain links to ISU and Skate Canada rules […]
Competitions and Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions Rule Updates
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 […]