The Skate Canada Rule Book has been updated for the 2020-2021 season. These rule updates include (but are not limited to): Competition Program Requirements Competitive: updated requirements for 2020-2021 season STAR: updated assessment requirements Adult: removal of team elements Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions updated bonuses addition of Assess to Standard and Standard with Ranking […]
ISU Updates for the 2020-2021 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU for the 2020-2021 season: Communication #2253 – Scale of Values Singles and Pairs *2019-2020 communication remains in effect Communication #2256 – Scale of Values Ice Dance *2019-2020 communication remains in effect Communication #2314 – Ice Dance Requirement for Technical Rules Communication #2315 – Ice Dance Requirements for […]
ISU Synchronized Skating Referee Handbook
The ISU Synchronized Skating Referee Handbook in now available on the ISU website.
Skate Canada Response to ISU Communication 2316
In consideration of ISU Communication 2316, Skate Canada will extend the upper age limits for the 2020-2021 season only for the following categories: Junior Ice Dance Novice, Intermediate, and Junior Synchro These extended age limits only apply to teams that were already competing together during the 2019-2020 season. For Junior Ice Dance teams opting for […]
ISU Synchronized Skating Questions and Answers #2
The ISU has issued a Q&A on collisions, specifically for intersections, group lifts and creative lifts. The document explains the GOE impact associated with the collisions.
ISU Additional Questions and Answers #5
The ISU has published a clarification document specific to Ice Dance to take effect immediately. It contains information related to Choreographic Sliding Movement (ChSl).
Domestic Synchronized Skating Events – Technical Clarification
Technical call procedure for medical emergencies: In the case of ME and a team skating with one less skater: If there are up to four different fms and there are not at least four skaters executing each fm not due to a fall – MEB + fmB is called.
Synchronized Skating Process for Medical Exemption at Domestic Competitions
There may be instances where the teams are skating with fewer than intended skaters due to an unforeseen medical issue. Teams providing proper documentation and notice to the Technical Representative should not be penalized unfairly in these circumstances. The minimum number of skaters on a team for each category must still be met. (This process […]
2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Technical Handbook
The 2019-2020 Synchronized Skating Technical Handbook (Domestic Requirements) has been posted to the Skate Canada Materials Catalogue. These are applicable from Pre-Juvenile through Senior as well as Adult categories. Any questions or clarifications can be addressed via e-mail to Mary Ellen McDonald at [email protected].
ISU Additional Questions and Answers #2 – Pairs
The ISU has published a clarification document specific to Pairs to take effect immediately. It contains information related to the calling of Group 4 Lifts.