The ISU has published communication 2380 which contains decisions of the council and important updates to Synchronized Skating including: Continued validity of ISU Communications for Synchronized Skating for season 2021/22 Synchronized Skating age limit exception Season 2021/22
ISU Communication 2382
The ISU has published Communication 2382 which contains important technical information regarding the short programs for Junior and Senior Singles and Pairs.
NCCP Deadlines during COVID – Update
Due to the continuing challenges COVID-19 is presenting, all deadlines associated with NCCP certifications for CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and Regional have been extended until December 31, 2021 for those who are unable to access ice or skaters to complete their portfolio requirements. Certified Portfolios Submissions will continue to be accepted during COVID through the eLearning […]
First Aid Expiry during COVID – Update
To accommodate the various phased-in approaches across the country, Skate Canada is providing a further extension for coaches to update their first aid requirements. Coaches whose first aid certificates expired during COVID-19 (after March 2020) will have an extension period until June 30, 2021 to update Skate Canada with a valid first aid certificate. Extension […]
Coach Eligibility Tool
Coaches must be in good standing prior to instructing at a club or skating school. All club and skating school administrators have access to the Coach Eligibility Tool through the Membership Site. In addition to the Coach Eligibility Tool, a coach’s NCCP status must be verified by following the onscreen instructions from the coach eligibility screen. From the […]
Provincial Coach Accreditation for Sectional Championships
For the 2020-2021 competitive season, the following NCCP statuses in the Locker will be accepted for accreditation purposes of pre-novice events at Sectional Championships: Provincial Coach in-training Provincial Coach trained Provincial Coach certified Regional Coach certified AND completion of the multi-sport modules as listed on the Provincial Coach pathway These temporary permissions are in place […]
Are you in good standing?
Welcome back Coaches and Choreographers! As we return to the ice, we ask that you please verify your Coach Dashboard and ensure that your status shows in good standing. Being in good standing confirms that you have the proper credentials and insurance coverage to coach in Skate Canada clubs and schools It is your responsibility […]
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.
Attention clubs and schools: Please note that the online registration system has changed!
Based on your feedback, Skate Canada has been working to improve the online registration system to make it easier and quicker for clubs and schools. The revised registration system, which will be released later in August, will allow you to register new and returning members faster, create program participant list reports and link coaches with […]
NCCP CanPowerSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio and CanPowerSkate Challenge Option
The CanPowerSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio is now available through the eLearning site. The following coaches may enroll in this course to achieve their CanPowerSkate Certified Coach status: NCCP pathway: Coaches who have taken the new NCCP CanPowerSkate Course and have completed the required multi-sport modules. Challenge option: Coaches who hold a Skate Canada CanPowerSkate Coach […]