The ISU has published Communication 2382 which contains important technical information regarding the short programs for Junior and Senior Singles and Pairs.
2021-2022 Novice Synchronized Skating Over-Age Exemption
For the 2021-2022 skating season, the Novice synchronized skating category will be permitted an over-age extension. ¼ of the team must not have reached the age of 16 by July 1st preceding the competition.
ISU Communication 2371
The ISU has published Communication 2371 which contains important technical information for Ice Dance related to the following and to take effect for the 2021-2022 Season: Pattern Dances for International Competition Music Requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions Rhythms or themes, Required Elements (including Key Points and Key Point Features for Pattern Dance Elements) and guidelines […]
Pairs: Group 1 Lift
The Pairs Technical Requirement Guide and Quick Reference Guide have been updated to reflect the revised ISU definition of a Group 1 Lift. Group 1 Lift – New hold variations allowed: Lift where Lady’s head remains up and she is lower than the man’s shoulder. Possible grips are Hand to Armpit, Hand to Arm, Hand […]
STAR 1-5 Update
The following provides an update for the STAR 1-5 program and STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor Training. STAR 1-5 Program Update The STAR 1-5 program has been updated to include the disciplines of Synchronized Skating (Synchro) and Artistic. A STAR 1-5 Guide has been created on the Info Centre for easy access to all materials and resources […]
Synchro Coach Mentorship Initiative
In partnership with Patinage Québec and Skate Ontario, Skate Canada is pleased to announce a new mentorship initiative to support synchronized skating coaches that are interested in expanding their technical and tactical skills set this season. Together, we will facilitate the mentee-mentor coach connections and technical development opportunities across Canada. A total of nine mentor […]
Virtual Assessment Pilot Project
Skate Canada is piloting virtual assessments of the STAR 6 – Gold structure. Clubs and/or skating schools that have been directly affected due to the current pandemic, as well as clubs and/or skating schools that are geographically challenged due to their remote location will have priority in this pilot. The goal is to create recommendations […]
2020-2021 ISU Handbooks – Ice Dance
The ISU Handbooks for Ice Dance are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Ice Dance 2020-2021 Referee and Judges Handbook Ice Dance 2020-2021 Communication #2346
2020-2021 ISU Technical Panel Handbooks – Singles and Pairs
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Singles and Pairs are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Singles Skating 2020-2021 Technical Panel Handbook Pairs Skating 2020-2021
2020-2021 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements Guide Now Available
Please see the following link for information regarding the 2020-2021 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements for Pre-Juvenile – Adult III: 2020-2021 Synchronized Skating Technical Requirements