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 […]
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, December 23 and will reopen for regular business at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Amendments to Skate Canada Bylaws
Amendments to the Skate Canada bylaws must be submitted for consideration no later than March 1, 2020. Details on submission are included in Skate Canada Bylaws, Article 12. If you have any questions regarding submission, please contact Member Services at [email protected].
Club and Skating School Music Use
Entandem is a joint venture between Re:Sound and SOCAN, created to simplify the music licensing process. Skate Canada has negotiated reduced rates for all Skate Canada Clubs and Skating Schools for music use during regular sessions. Clubs and schools are invoiced directly by Skate Canada through annual registration, which Skate Canada remits to each of these organizations. Club and skating school fees are […]
STAR 6 – Gold Coach Assessor: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This article contains frequently asked questions about becoming a STAR 6 – Gold Coach Assessor for Skills. Coaches who are interested in earning this qualification should contact their Section directly to request the application process. What is the process to become a Coach Assessor? Who can a Coach Assessor assess? Coach Assessors may only assess […]
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.
ISU Additional Questions and Answers #4
The ISU has published a clarification document specific to Ice Dance to take effect immediately. It contains information related to the calling of various elements.
LTS Videos – revised September 2019
During the 2018-2019 season new look Data Input Operator, Judge and Referee input screens were rolled out. Below are links to short videos designed to demonstrate functionality and identify any major changes made prior to the 2019-2020 competitive season. Please note that updates have been made to the Data Input Operator and Judge videos related […]