Skate Canada’s coach certification pathway ensures that coaches are evaluated while actively working with athletes at the appropriate stages of development. To enroll for certification at the Provincial or National level, coaches must meet specific criteria related to NCCP status, coach registration, and coaching the proper athlete or team throughout the entire portfolio process. Provincial […]
Additional ISU Updates for the 2025-2026 Season
Please note the following documents published by the ISU for the 2025-2026 season. All documents are published in English only. ISU Communications published earlier this spring can be viewed here. ISU Communication 2716 – Ice Dance Requirements for Technical Rules 2025/26 ISU Communication 2720 – SYS Grades of Execution 2025-26 Technical Handbook 2025/26 – Synchronized […]
Registrant Fees for 2025-2026
Skate Canada’s registrant fees for the upcoming 2025-2026 season remain unchanged from 2024-2025 and will continue to be in the amount of $28.00. The Section registrant fees for 2025-2026 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 $29.00 MB $25.00 SK […]
ISU Updates for the 2025-2026 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU for the 2025-2026 season. All documents are published in English only. ISU Communication 2692 – Synchronized Skating Well Balanced Program Content 2025/26 ISU Communication 2693 – ISU SYS Scale of Values ISU Communication 2695 – SYS Difficulty Groups of Elements 2025-26 ISU Communication 2700 – Ice Dance […]
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 […]
2024-2025 ISU Documents – Updated Links
Due to the new ISU website, existing links may no longer be working. The following are updated links to ISU Technical Documents for the season: ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules 2024 Singles & Pairs: Ice Dance: Synchronized Skating
Technical Clarification: Singles GOE Reduction
Per ISU communication 2623:In Free Skating: Jumps with no value in combination or sequence (not with *): For example, 2F+T or A+1Eu+3S. The reduction in GOE is -3 to -4. Note that if there is * in a jump element in Free Skating, there is no reduction in GOE. Currently in the Skate Canada scoring […]
ISU Communications for 2024-2025 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU are now available for the 2024-2025 season: ISU Communication 2623 – Singles and Pairs – Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for marking GOE (revised June 24, 2024) ISU Communication 2625 – Ice Dance Novice Competitions 2024/25 (Updated June 20, 2024) ISU Communication 2630 – Ice Dance Requirements for […]
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 […]