The Qualifying Minimum Score (QMS) is the benchmark Technical Element Score (TES) for the free program that must be met or exceeded in order to enter Skate Canada Challenge or Skate Canada Trophy (as applicable). Note, that the QMS is the TES only and does not include bonuses or deductions. The QMS for 2025-2026 are as follows: Men […]
Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2025
The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2025-2026 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to):
Skate Canada’s 2025 Adult training camp, featuring Elizabeth Manley and Kaetlyn Osmond
Adult Camp is sold out! Registration is now closed. Skate Canada is excited to be hosting another adult training camp this year. The camp will include on- and off-ice workshops and the opportunity for networking and social gatherings. Please join us for the opportunity to learn from various presenters in a multitude of disciplines. There […]
NCCP CanSkate and Regional Practical Coaching Hours
Effective since January 1, 2025, CanSkate and Regional coaches are required to complete practical-mentoring hours as part of their certification portfolios. These hours, which can be completed through coaching or as a Program Assistant (PA), are designed to support your development as a coach. We do understand that many of you many have completed practical […]
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Friday, December 20 and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
2025 Canadian National Skating Championships – Event Resources
The event announcement regarding the 2025 Canadian National Skating Championships is now available at the link below. Officials and competitors will find useful information within this announcement relating to participation in this event.
Skate Canada Adult training camps, featuring Elizabeth Manley
Skate Canada is excited to be hosting TWO adult training camps this year. The camps will include on- and off-ice workshops and the opportunity for networking and social gatherings. Please join us for the opportunity to learn from various presenters in a multitude of disciplines. There will be a minimum of three sessions on-ice each […]
Registrant Fees for 2024-2025
Skate Canada’s registrant fees for the upcoming 2024-2025 season remain unchanged from 2023-2024 and will continue to be in the amount of $28.00. The Section registrant fees for 2024-2025 have been confirmed and are as follows: SECTION SECTION REGISTRANT FEE NL $25.00 PE $25.00 NS $28.00 NB $35.00 QC $28.00 ON $28.00 MB $25.00 SK […]
2024 ISU Congress Summary of Changes
The following is a brief summary of the rule changes from the 2024 ISU Congress and how they will be implemented domestically. This is not an exhaustive list changes. Coaches and officials should consult ISU documentation for the complete and finalized changes. Ages New upper ages for Junior Ice Dance (women) and Pairs (women and […]
Researchers invite Skate Canada members to participate in a survey about the impact of vision impairment on figure skating performance
A team of researchers is assisting Skate Canada with the development of the sport of adaptive figure skating for skaters with vision impairment (low vision or blindness). The researchers have developed an online survey to begin to understand how figure skating performance is affected by vision impairment and to identify the skaters with vision impairment […]