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 […]
Level III Data Specialist Promotion Applications Now Being Accepted
Skate Canada is accepting applications for Level III Data Specialist Promotion. This promotion is designed to ensure that Skate Canada has adequate numbers of Data Specialists to service the needs of all competitions managed at the National level. Please note the following:
Researchers invite Skate Canada members to participate in a survey about the impact of vision impairment on figure skating performance
A team of researchers is assisting Skate Canada with the development of the sport of adaptive figure skating for skaters with vision impairment (low vision or blindness). The researchers have developed an online survey to begin to understand how figure skating performance is affected by vision impairment and to identify the skaters with vision impairment […]
Club/Skating School Reminders
The 2023-2024 skating season is well underway for most Skate Canada clubs and schools and it’s a good time to check that you have not missed any important steps or procedures. Is your club registered with Skate Canada? This step is critical to ensure you are eligible to run Skate Canada programs, you are covered […]
2024-2025 Season Podium Pathway Quick Reference Guide Updates (Singles/Pairs/Ice Dance)
The 2024-2025 Quick Reference Guides for Singles, Pairs, and Ice Dance are now available. Given potential changes to program requirements due to the 2024 ISU Congress, the Junior and Senior Program Requirements are not included at this time. More information will on the potential changes will be communicated as it becomes available from the ISU. […]
Terminology Change
C and S Steps – Linked Youtube Video As Skate Canada continues its work in improving equity, diversity and inclusion in our sport, we changed our terminology for the steps identified as a Mohawk and Choctaw for all domestic applications. This revision works toward the decolonizing of our terminology and aligns with our commitment to anti-racism. The new terms […]
Notice of Challenge Promotion Applications
The notice of meeting for Challenge Officials Promotions has been distributed to the section offices. If you are interested in applying, please contact your section.
Skate Canada Holiday Shutdown
Skate Canada Service Centre will be closed starting at 4:30 pm (ET) on Thursday, December 21 and will reopen for regular business at 8:00 am (ET) on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Skate Canada would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
2024 Novice Canadian Championships & Skate Canada Cup – Event Resources
The event announcement regarding the 2024 Novice Canadian Championships & Skate Canada Cup is now available at the link below. Officials and competitors will find useful information within this announcement relating to participation in this event.
2023-2024 Skate Canada Challenge Pre-Novice/Novice – Event Resources
The event announcement regarding the 2023-2024 Skate Canada Challenge – Pre-Novice/Novice is now available at the link below. Officials and competitors will find useful information within this announcement relating to participation in this event.